PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chee Bai Kia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damo Stevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bai Kia
vs
Stevo

172 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chee Bai Kia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damo Stevo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stevo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bai Kia.
Stevo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bai Kia.
Stevo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Chee Bai Kia has been cut.
No joy there for Stevo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevo as he connects with a hook.

Bai Kia clinches.

Bai Kia breaks the clinch.

Bai Kia clinches up with Stevo and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevo wants to break free but Bai Kia has control.
Stevo working hard to break the clinch.
Stevo tries to circle away but Bai Kia has him pinned against the cage.
Stevo working hard to break the clinch.
Bai Kia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bai Kia has him pressed against the cage.

Bai Kia breaks the clinch.
Stevo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevo throws a series of punches but Bai Kia avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Stevo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevo tries to bum rush Bai Kia with a series of wild strikes but Bai Kia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bai Kia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevo sprawls well. Stevo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bai Kia gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevo throws a nice looking combination but Bai Kia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bai Kia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Stevo.

Bai Kia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bai Kia stalling.
Stevo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bai Kia has him pressed against the cage.
Stevo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chee Bai Kia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bai Kia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevo up against the cage.
Bai Kia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bai Kia looking for a takedown.
Bai Kia is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bai Kia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevo lands a really nice looking cross but Bai Kia seems unphased.
Bai Kia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stevo if he has to take too many more of those.
Bai Kia tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bai Kia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bai Kia works his way into side control.
Stevo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bai Kia cracks Stevo with a big right hand but Stevo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Bai Kia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Damo Stevo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bai Kia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevo's half guard.
Bai Kia trying to pass the guard but Stevo defending well.
Well, if Bai Kia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevo wants to get back to his feet.
Bai Kia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chee Bai Kia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chee Bai Kia'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.

A head kick misses from Bai Kia.
Stevo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bai Kia shoots in for a takedown but Stevo shows good takedown defense.
Chee Bai Kia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bai Kia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevo connects with a right hand. Bai Kia shakes it off.
Stevo scores with a one two! Bai Kia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevo.
Stevo misses with a looping right.

Bai Kia feints and as Stevo raises his hands in defense, Bai Kia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bai Kia sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bai Kia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bai Kia backs up against the cage.

Bai Kia drives through and clinches with Stevo against the cage.
Bai Kia swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Bai Kia tightens his grip and picks Stevo up, before dumping him to the ground. Stevo manages to land in guard.
Bai Kia wants to control from the top but Stevo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bai Kia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bai Kia gets to his feet - Stevo follows without any prompting.
Damo Stevo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bai Kia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bai Kia slips a jab and a cross from Stevo.
No joy there for Stevo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bai Kia clinches with his opponent.
Bai Kia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bai Kia obliges.
Bai Kia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevo's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevo tries to break free but Bai Kia pushes him back against the cage.
Bai Kia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stevo gets underhooks to prevent Bai Kia's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chee Bai Kia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevo is trying to break free.
Bai Kia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevo's efforts to push away.
Bai Kia stalling.

Bai Kia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevo misses with the combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevo scores with a four punch combination!

Bai Kia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevo tries to kick Bai Kia off but Bai Kia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bai Kia wants to take a breather but Stevo is having none of it.
Bai Kia passes to side control.
Stevo is pushing Bai Kia's head away, looking to escape. Bai Kia manages to hold on to the position though.

Bai Kia decides to stand back up. Bai Kia steps back and let's Stevo get back to his feet.
Bai Kia slips a jab and a cross from Stevo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chee Bai Kia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chee Bai Kia's cut.
That's time! Bai Kia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bai Kia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bai Kia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevo's guard.
Bai Kia throwing strikes but missing.
Bai Kia won't allow Stevo to get back to his feet.
Bai Kia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bai Kia stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bai Kia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevo is trying to get back to his feet.
Chee Bai Kia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bai Kia working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stevo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Bai Kia manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bai Kia. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bai Kia controlling the positon.

Stevo fending off the submission attempt from Bai Kia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevo wants to get back to his feet.
Bai Kia is landing with strikes from the back.

That's four 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.
Stevo is trying to stand back up.
Bai Kia lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bai Kia.
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.
Stevo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chee Bai Kia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bai Kia, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chee Bai Kia!