PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaikka Chai (ranked 1600 p4p, 3045 weight class) and Musa Vitalik (ranked 232 p4p, 399 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chai
vs
Vitalik

187 cm
21
205
4 - 2 - 1

190 cm
20
209
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Chai lands but Vitalik takes it in his stride.
Vitalik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Vitalik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Vitalik.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitalik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitalik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai with a jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut

and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitalik! Chai lets Vitalik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Vitalik is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Jab by Vitalik.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
No luck for Vitalik with that takedown attempt.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai throws a right and a left that Vitalik avoids nicely.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitalik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Vitalik.
Chaikka Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vitalik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Vitalik lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Chai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Vitalik closes the distance looking for a takedown. Vitalik picks Chai up and slams him brutally to the floor. Chai is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Musa Vitalik!