PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between InSaen Chai (ranked 1662 p4p, 1220 weight class) and Aslan Krabutov (ranked 273 p4p, 194 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chai
vs
Krabutov

194 cm
25
222
6 - 5 - 1

191 cm
22
217
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aslan Krabutov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krabutov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krabutov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krabutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Krabutov slips under a jab.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Aslan Krabutov has been cut.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.
Krabutov with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krabutov momentarily.
Krabutov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai thows a leg kick but Krabutov checks it

and Krabutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.

Chai pushes Krabutov off and gets back to his feet.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krabutov throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krabutov gets slowly back to his feet.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
Chai lands a head kick!
Chai tries to clinch up

and Krabutov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chai!

Chai throws Krabutov to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai misses with a double jab.
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Krabutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krabutov throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krabutov darts in looking for a takedown but Chai gets double underhooks and turns Krabutov into the cage.
Krabutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krabutov tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai lunges at Krabutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krabutov's hand.
Krabutov throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai lands a head kick!
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Krabutov slips a straight right by Chai.
Krabutov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Krabutov.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krabutov under the eye.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krabutov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Krabutov moves away and avoids it.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krabutov.
Krabutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Krabutov fails to land the takedown.
Krabutov blocks a jab.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Krabutov slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Chai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krabutov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Nice sprawl there from Chai as Krabutov shoots in.
Chai misses with a right hand

and Krabutov counters with a shoot takedown. Chai fights it but they end up in guard.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Krabutov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krabutov on the ground.
Krabutov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai is wriggling around but Krabutov manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krabutov trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Krabutov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Krabutov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai tries to clinch up but Krabutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Krabutov shoots for a takedown but Chai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krabutov throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Krabutov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krabutov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Krabutov tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai looks to land a combination. Krabutov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krabutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Krabutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krabutov can do to turn this around?
Krabutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Krabutov tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krabutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai catches Krabutov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Krabutov moves out of range easily.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krabutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai stuffs the takedown.
Krabutov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Krabutov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krabutov walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Krabutov's head but Krabutov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chai wants it to stay on the feet.
Krabutov moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krabutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws a hook but Krabutov blocks it.
Krabutov feints the counter takedown.
InSaen Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Krabutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Krabutov goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai cracks Krabutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Chai misses.
Krabutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Chai.
And Krabutov tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Krabutov connects with a body shot.
Chai with a hook.
Chai lands with a straight right. Krabutov didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Krabutov's head.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Krabutov misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai thuds his right hand into Krabutov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krabutov.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Krabutov manages to avoid it.
Krabutov blocks a head kick by Chai.
Krabutov feints the counter takedown.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Krabutov slips under a jab from Chai.
Krabutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Krabutov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

InSaen Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslan Krabutov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krabutov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Krabutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai avoids the body shot from Krabutov.
Krabutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Krabutov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Krabutov saw that one coming.

Krabutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
InSaen Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krabutov stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krabutov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to stand up but Krabutov isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krabutov looking to pass the guard.
Krabutov chips away with some ground and pound.
Krabutov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krabutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krabutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krabutov wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to stand and escape but Krabutov is having none of it.
Krabutov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai pulls Krabutov in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krabutov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krabutov content to stall in guard here.
Krabutov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai wants to stand but Krabutov is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krabutov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Krabutov takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lunges at Krabutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krabutov's hand.
Krabutov shoots in but no luck this time.
InSaen Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Krabutov.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krabutov under the eye.
Chai swings widly with a right hand

and Krabutov counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.

Chai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krabutov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Krabutov jumps guard but Chai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chai misses with some punches.
Krabutov just leaning against Chai, taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Krabutov.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Krabutov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Krabutov letting Chai take a breather here.
Krabutov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krabutov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
InSaen Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.