PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Chai Big Chop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Chow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vic Chai Big Chop's chin.

Chow
vs
Chai Big Chop

173 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vic Chai Big Chop!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chow takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chow.
Chow crunches a lovely knee into Big Chop's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Big Chop tries to score a body lock takedown but Chow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Big Chop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chow is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Chop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kim Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Chai Big Chop.
Chow is working Big Chop over against the cage.

Chow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chow.

Chow clinches with his opponent.
Chow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Chow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Big Chop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Big Chop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chow stands and throws Big Chop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chow controls the position.
Chow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Big Chop is looking to regain half guard here but Chow keeps moving and retains side control.
Chow taking a breather here.
Chow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Big Chop for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Chop is trying to improve his position.

Chow decides to stand back up. Chow steps back and let's Big Chop get back to his feet.

Chow rushes Big Chop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chow is pressed up against the cage. Big Chop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chow down to the mat. Chow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Chow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chow lands a body shot.
I was talking to Chow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Big Chop looks winded!
Chow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow is leaning against Big Chop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Big Chop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big Chop wants a takedown but no success here.
Chow presses Big Chop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been informed that Big Chop has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Chow lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Chow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chow gets a clinch.

Chow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Big Chop gets caught flat footed, as Chow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Big Chop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chow defends well.
Chow stands and throws Big Chop's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow controls the position.

Chow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chow leaves Big Chop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Big Chop is breathing heavily.

Chow drives through and clinches with Big Chop against the cage.
Big Chop tries for a takedown but Chow manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chow.
Big Chop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Chai Big Chop.

Chow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chow moves nicely into side control.
Chow controls the position.

Chow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Big Chop shoots in and drives through. Chow sprawls well.
Big Chop shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense.
Chow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Chow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chow lands a shoulder strike.
Chow digs a right hand into Big Chop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Chop's gas tank.
Kim Chow has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Chow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chow has Big Chop up against the cage in a clinch.

Chow has picked Big Chop up - he's going for a ride! Chow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow winds up and cracks Big Chop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chow passes to full mount!
Kim Chow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Big Chop is trying to escape the mount but Chow keeps good control and instead manages to take Big Chop's back.
Chow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Chop can do to turn this around?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Chow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Chow has Big Chop up against the cage in a clinch.
Big Chop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chow scores with a hook to the body.
Big Chop wants to take the fight to the mat but Chow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chow lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Big Chop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Chai Big Chop.
Big Chop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow digs a right hand into Big Chop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Chop's gas tank.
Chow digs a right hand into Big Chop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Big Chop's gas tank.

Chow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Chow looking to score a takedown here. Big Chop is defending well but Chow drives through and ends up in Big Chop's guard.
Chow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chow stands and throws Big Chop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chow controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chow.
Big Chop tries to buck Chow off but Chow is having none of it.
Chow controls the position from side control.

Chow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kim Chow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Big Chop tries to sprawl but Chow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chow controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Chow.
Kim Chow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chow is stinking the place up with his stalling.

Chow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Chow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Chow!
A victorious Kim Chow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.