PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 516 p4p, 992 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 30 p4p, 60 weight class). Decimal's entrance music is The Dewey Decimal Rap. A fine choice. Dewey Decimal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dragon Li Chai's chin.

Decimal
vs
Chai

150 cm
26
136
15 - 6 - 0

165 cm
26
146
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal misses with a looping right.
And Chai tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Chai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Chai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Decimal sprawls well initially but Chai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Decimal wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.

Chai is looking for a kimura here.

Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Decimal is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Decimal defending well.

Decimal actively working from the bottom here.
Decimal is looking to improve his position.
Decimal is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Decimal avoid being mounted?
Decimal tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Decimal defends it.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai moves to the back.
Decimal tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai is looking to control Decimal but Decimal is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Decimal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Decimal right now.

Chai tightening his grip on Decimal, looking for the choke.
Chai wants to control but Decimal is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Decimal fending off the submission attempt from Chai.
Decimal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.

Chai tightening his grip on Decimal, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Decimal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decimal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.

Decimal gets caught napping as Chai dives in and scores a takedown. Decimal manages to retain guard.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Decimal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Decimal's legs - danger averted.
Decimal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Decimal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Decimal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Decimal.
Chai trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decimal is keeping the position for now.
Decimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Decimal, not yet.
Chai wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Chai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Decimal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Decimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decimal lands a jab.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.

Chai gets a takedown into half guard.

Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Decimal defends the submission attempt.
Decimal is trying to get back to full guard.

Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Decimal tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.

Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Decimal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Decimal defends it.

Decimal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decimal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Decimal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Decimal throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decimal scoring well with a low kick there.

Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Decimal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard.
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Decimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Decimal, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Decimal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai stands and throws Decimal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Decimal tries to improve position but can't.
Decimal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Decimal is looking to improve his position.
Chai moves into full mount! Decimal won't be happy about that!
Decimal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is working hard here to advance position.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Decimal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chai controlling Decimal's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Decimal looking to pass the guard.

Chai has his foot on Decimal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Decimal works his way back into a safe position though.
Dewey Decimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai wants to sweep here but Decimal controlling him for the moment.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Decimal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Decimal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Decimal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Decimal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
A less than humble Dragon Li Chai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.