Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1#
Chai thumps Bonderoev with a low kick.
Bonderoev looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonderoev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai is looking to slow Bonderoev down with leg kicks.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Bonderoev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonderoev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonderoev or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
Chai scores with a head kick. #T1#
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonderoev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonderoev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bjarne Bonderoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Bonderoev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Chai.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Bonderoev's side.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonderoev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Bonderoev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bonderoev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bonderoev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chai looks to move away, Bonderoev throws a big counter combo but Chai just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chai. Bonderoev shrugs it off though.
Julio Silva Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonderoev's head.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonderoev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Bonderoev misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Bonderoev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonderoev's sensitive parts. #T4#
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai is looking to slow Bonderoev down with leg kicks.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonderoev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chai feints and then cracks Bonderoev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonderoev down.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonderoev takes a step back to recover.
Bonderoev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonderoev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonderoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjarne Bonderoev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bonderoev drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Chai follows Bonderoev to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Silva Chai!
Julio Silva Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Chai has knocked Bowen down with a huge combo! Chai steps away and waves a wobbly Bowen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aled Bowen has been cut.
Chai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bowen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savaje Bebe Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Savaje Bebe Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2024

#R1#
Slice misses with a takedown
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like DeMarcus Slice has been cut.
Chai throws a series of punches but Slice avoids them all with ease.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Slice ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Chai has double underhooks.
Chai fails to pull guard.
Slice is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Chai misses with a left hand #TD#
and Slice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Slice stands and steps away. Chai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slice with a body shot.#CL#
Slice gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slice attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Slice is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chai's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slice.
Slice looks to land a strike but Chai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slice 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.
Slice tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. #T3#
Slice throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Slice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai keeping full guard, as Slice tries to pass.
Slice pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slice not doing much here.
Slice looks to land a strike but Chai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus Slice's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Slice closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Slice 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.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slice performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Slice with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Slice is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Slice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slice scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Chai has eaten all the pies!
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slice dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slice tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chai wants a takedown.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Slice is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
Slice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai misses with a combination #TD#
and Slice counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Slice with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Slice is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai is pulling down on Slice's head to control his posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slice looking to pass the guard.
Slice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slice.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#DeMarcus Slice's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Chai cracks Slice with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slice to stand back up!#ROC2#Slice is rocked!
Chai avoids the head kick by Slice.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samoan Death Machine Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samoan Death Machine Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeMarcus Slice's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Slice seems to have got his legs back now.
Slice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Slice attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Slice moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Slice badly! Chai follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Slice out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Chai finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samoan Death Machine Chai!
Our winner, Samoan Death Machine Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2024

#R1#
Chai scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Chai lands a left and a right that send Uso crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Uso is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Uso has been cut.
BAM! Chai delivers a spinning backfist that drops Uso like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). T Mustana Chai!
An out of breath T Mustana Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSG 300 Elvul vs Chai
Date: May 05, 2024

175 cm
32 yrs
145 lbs

182 cm
27 yrs
155 lbs

Elvul

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Elvul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elvul showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elvul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elvul's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Elvul (2) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Elvul is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Chai working for a choke but Elvul is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elvul is looking to escape.
Chai prevents Elvul from getting the reversal.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Elvul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai trying to control but Elvul is having none of it.
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (2) vs (7) Chai
Elvul breaks Chai's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (7) Chai
Chai pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Elvul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Elvul postures up.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elvul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
Elvul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (7) vs (7) Chai#T4#
Chai isn't going anywhere.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Elvul working away.
Elvul controlling the position from side mount.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Elvul keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai prevents Elvul from moving into mount. #T5#
Chai wants to control but Elvul postures up.#SUB#
Elvul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Elvul is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai is trying to control Elvul's posture but Elvul avoids it.
Chai tries to bench press Elvul off him but Elvul keeps the position. #T6##SUB#
Elvul tries for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Elvul working away.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Elvul keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Elvul politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Elvul prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Elvul just content to control the position.
Chai is trying to work for a sweep but Elvul has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (9) vs (7) Chai
Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (9) vs (9) Chai#SUB#
Elvul is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (9) vs (12) Chai
Chai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Elvul's legs. #T8#
Chai wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy.
Elvul gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (9) vs (14) Chai
Elvul is looking to get to half guard.
Chai fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Chai avoids the attempt from Elvul to control.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Elvul is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Elvul (9) vs (17) Chai
Elvul tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Elvul trying to control the hands but Chai breaks the grip.
Elvul turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (11) vs (17) Chai
Chai managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Chai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T10#
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai working a defensive guard but Elvul passes into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Elvul controlling the action here.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Chai controlling Elvul's posture.
Chai is trying to keep Elvul in close.
Elvul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (14) vs (17) Chai
A lull in the action here as Elvul stalls from top position.#T12#
Chai is holding Elvul down, trying to stall.
Chai looks to move to half guard but instead Elvul has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (16) vs (17) Chai
Elvul content just to control the position here.
Chai tries to lock up and control but Elvul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai tries to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Elvul controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elvul controlling his opponent.
Chai regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 17 to 16. CC Chai retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath CC Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bowser misses with the head strike.
Bowser working aggressively here.
Chai is working Bowser over against the ropes.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Bowser working aggressively here.
Bowser avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Bowser is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Our sources have told us that Chai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowser.
Bowser blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bowser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bowser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Bowser takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Leon Bowser has been cut.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Bowser throws a head punch that misses.
Bowser misses with some punches.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowser controls his hands.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bowser blocks it with crossed arms.
Bowser working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Bowser working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Bowser controls the action.
Bowser misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Chai.
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 an elbow over the top.
Chai lands a left hand. #T2#
Chai misses with the head strike.
Bowser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Bowser.
Bowser throws a head punch that misses.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowser backwards.
Chai blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowser.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowser's elbow.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pharoah The First Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bowser scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowser misses with a hook.
Chai tries to clinch but Bowser moves away
enabling Bowser to counter with a crisp jab.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai takes one on the button.
Bowser lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowser throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bowser lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Bowser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bowser avoids the damage to the body.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bowser fails to land.
Bowser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Bowser.
Bowser throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Bowser swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bowser lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Bowser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Bowser is blocking nicely.
Bowser has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bowser can turn it around.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai tries a body shot but Bowser blocks it. #T2#
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Bowser blocks with his arms.
Bowser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowser has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Bowser avoids the elbow strike from Chai, against the ropes.
Chai gets through Bowser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai digs a right hand into Bowser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bowser's gas tank.
Bowser misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Bowser is breathing heavily.
Chai pushes Bowser back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai prevents a body shot from Bowser.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pharoah The First Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowser.
Bowser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowser throws out a powerful jab.
Bowser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Bowser saw that one coming.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Bowser.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Bowser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chai instigates a clinch.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowser avoids a wild elbow strike from Chai.#T1#
Bowser struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Chai.
Bowser throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bowser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bowser throws a head punch that misses.
Bowser misses with a body punch.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bowser backwards.
Chai tries to work over Bowser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Bowser working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Chai.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowser tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Bowser back against the ropes.
Bowser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Nice body punch from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowser.
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai is leaning against Bowser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai throws an elbow that misses.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Chai.
Chai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Chai lands an elbow inside that Bowser shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowser can do to turn this around?
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Bowser fails to land.
Bowser throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pharoah The First Chai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bowser lands a slapping body shot.
Bowser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowser misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a nice body kick.
Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
It seemed like Bowser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Bowser.
Chai defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
Chai lands a jab to Bowser's midsection.#T1##CL#
Chai rushes Bowser and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bowser is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bowser's face. #ROC#Bowser is rocked!
Chai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bowser is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai prevents a body shot from Bowser.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowser avoids it.#KD#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Chai has the Thai clinch. Chai obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Bowser's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowser moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
Bowser avoids the head kick by Chai.
Bowser fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowser scores with a jab to the body.
Bowser swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bowser seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Bowser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Bowser misses with a looping left.#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
Bowser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai works on Bowser's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai works on Bowser's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bowser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai works on Bowser's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pharoah The First Chai takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Bowser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowser fails to land with a series of punches.
Bowser lands with a good body shot.
Bowser cracks Chai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Bowser avoids it.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Bowser is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Bowser.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowser.#CL#
Chai takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Bowser working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Chai.
Bowser blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Bowser swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Bowser blocks with his arms.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Bowser is blocking nicely.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chai blocks a body shot from Bowser.
Bowser swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowser lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Chai.
Bowser throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bowser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai working aggressively here.
Bowser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bowser blocks it with crossed arms.
Bowser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowser can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Leon Bowser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pharoah The First Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowser lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pharoah The First Chai.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:44
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pharoah The First Chai!
Pharoah The First Chai retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Pharoah The First Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Chai.
I was talking to Emelianenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
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 gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
A shot in the inside from Chai. #T1#
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with some punches.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelianenko.
Chai blocks a body shot from Emelianenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dam Khao Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianenko throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Stanley Emelianenko has been cut.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Chai works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Emelianenko and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Chai tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the ropes.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Emelianenko.
Chai misses with some punches.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emelianenko cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Emelianenko pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Chai.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dam Khao Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Emelianenko prevents a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko misses with some punches. #T1#
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands a left hand.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Chai.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A short right from Chai.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Emelianenko tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emelianenko. #T2#
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emelianenko.
Dam Khao Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanley Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dam Khao Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dam Khao Chai!
An out of breath Dam Khao Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSKT May Day 2024
Date: May 01, 2024

#R1#
Nile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nile throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nile throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Harry Nile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nile fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nile prevents a body shot from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nile.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nile lands a right hand.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A short left from Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nile is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
I was talking to Nile's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nile's elbow.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai presses Nile against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Nile's head.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nile seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chai can turn it around.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai pushes Nile back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
Nile misses with some punches.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Nile misses with some punches.
Nile tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Nile back against the ropes.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai blocking some punches.
Nile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Chai.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Nile controls the action.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nile pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Nile scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nile misses with a body punch.
Nile cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nile lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

T Mustana Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai slips a jab from Nile.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Nile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Nile.
Nile digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Nile throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nile scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nile throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Nile misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai slips a jab from Nile.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai cracks Nile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Nile misses its intended target. #CL#
Nile forces Chai back against the ropes and clinches.
A body shot lands from Chai. #T1#
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Nile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Nile blocks a body shot from Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
T Mustana Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Nile misses with the head strike.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai digs a right hand into Nile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nile's gas tank.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai presses Nile against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Nile.
A frustrated look appears on Nile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai lands a body punch.
Chai prevents a body shot from Nile. #T2#
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nile misses with some punches.
Chai lands an uppercut.
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!
Nile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai tries a body shot but Nile blocks it.
Nile swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Nile's head.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Nile pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Nile fails to land.
Nile misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Nile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

T Mustana Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai connects with a jab.
Nile is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nile throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Chai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nile misses with the head strike.
Nile takes a shot to the head.
Nile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nile blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nile has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Nice body punch from Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai works on Nile's body with a couple of short punches.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Nile is rocked!
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nile crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Nile face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Chai takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). T Mustana Chai!
A victorious T Mustana Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Viikinki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viikinki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viikinki backwards.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Viikinki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Viikinki misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Viikinki lands a left hand.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Viikinki working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. #T1#
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Viikinki misses with the head strike.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki misses with a punch on the inside.
Viikinki throws a head punch that misses.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Viikinki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikinki can turn it around.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viikinki.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki working aggressively here.
Viikinki working aggressively here.
Chai scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tony Viikinki has been cut.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viikinki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Viikinki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viikinki lands a left hand.
Viikinki avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Viikinki fails to land.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Viikinki fails to land. #T3#
Viikinki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki working aggressively here.
Viikinki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Viikinki avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Viikinki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viikinki misses with some punches.
Viikinki misses with a punch on the inside.
Viikinki has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Viikinki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Chai. #T4#
Viikinki working aggressively here.
Viikinki misses with some punches.
Viikinki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Viikinki misses with some punches.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viikinki.
Viikinki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viikinki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viikinki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Viikinki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Viikinki blocks it.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ghost Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Viikinki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Viikinki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Chai drops Viikinki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Viikinki looks back up at him and smiles so Chai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Viikinki is rocked!
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanma.
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Akimbo Spice Chai Jr has been cut.
Chai Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai Jr in his tracks. #CL#
Hanma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Chai Jr breaks from the clinch.
Chai Jr misses the jab.
We've been told by Hanma's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Chai Jr's head but Chai Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanma is out of range and Chai Jr settles back down.
That kick from Hanma tenderised Chai Jr's leg. Chai Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Chai Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Chai Jr to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Chai Jr just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma is the new heavyweight champion!
Baki Hanma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the ropes.
Cortez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai tries to work over Cortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortez avoids it.#BC#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chai just manages to avoid it.
Chai looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortez counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cortez takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cortez gets tackled into the ropes by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
A big left from Cortez misses.
Cortez misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Cortez is blocking nicely.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Cortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Cortez blocks with his arms.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Chai lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai blocking some punches. #BC#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cortez throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez cracks Chai with a good jab.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Cortez cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cortez swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Cortez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai slips under a jab.
Cortez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Cortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez's corner calls for a 1-2. Cortez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Cortez.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cortez's face.
Ngozi Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Cortez.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Cortez pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez. #T2#
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai misses with some punches.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
Cortez throws an elbow that misses.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short body shot lands from Cortez as the two fighters clinch.
Chai pushes Cortez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai tries a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Cortez moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Ubaldo Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chai tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortez circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Cortez's head back.
Cortez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Chai wants to clinch but Cortez slips to the side
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Cortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Cortez counters with a thumping low kick.
Cortez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cortez thinking.
A big left from Cortez misses.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortez connects with a leg kick.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Cortez's front leg but catches the back leg as Cortez tries to avoid it.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Chai checks a low kick from Cortez.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
Chai defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ubaldo Cortez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Chai.
Chai lands with a straight right. Cortez didn't see that one coming.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a leg kick.
Chai wants to clinch.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortez walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1##CL2#
Chai clinches.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the ropes.
Cortez is trying to stall.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai misses with some punches.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai is working Cortez over against the ropes.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez. #T2#
Chai pushes Cortez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Cortez is blocking nicely.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ngozi Chai dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A leg kick checked by Chai.
Cortez misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez lands a right hand.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cortez blocks it with crossed arms.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Cortez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cortez. #BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Chai misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortez.
Cortez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chai.
No joy there for Cortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a head kick. That will keep Cortez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Chai scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortez checks it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Cortez lands a lovely overhand right.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cortez avoids the body shot from Chai.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cortez scores with a body shot.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cortez punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Cortez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
Cortez moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ubaldo Cortez.
I think Cortez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez retains his welterweight title!
Ubaldo Cortez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
De Cremonesi tries to land a body kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
De Cremonesi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from De Cremonesi tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi lands a body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight right.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
De Cremonesi with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai avoids the head kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
De Cremonesi tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Cremonesi throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
De Cremonesi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chai eats them both and turns towards De Cremonesi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for De Cremonesi.
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!
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
De Cremonesi connects with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Cremonesi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws a big counter combination but De Cremonesi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
Chai looks to land a combination but De Cremonesi avoids it well.
De Cremonesi connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Cremonesi throws a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Cremonesi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Cremonesi scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
De Cremonesi throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Cremonesi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Cremonesi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Cremonesi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but De Cremonesi avoided it.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Franko De Cremonesi has been cut.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
De Cremonesi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Cremonesi lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
A big left from De Cremonesi misses.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Cremonesi circles away quickly and effectively.
De Cremonesi tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Cremonesi drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Cremonesi.
Nice defenses there by Chai.#T2#
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a straight right.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Cremonesi lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that half lands.
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai jabs De Cremonesi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franko De Cremonesi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
De Cremonesi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from De Cremonesi is predictable there
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai throws the left hand but De Cremonesi avoids the punch easily.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a head kick but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Cremonesi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Cremonesi lands a jab to the head. #T1#
De Cremonesi blocks a low kick nicely.
De Cremonesi throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from De Cremonesi.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Cremonesi throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
De Cremonesi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
De Cremonesi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but De Cremonesi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Cremonesi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from De Cremonesi.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Cremonesi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
De Cremonesi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
No joy there for De Cremonesi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Cremonesi.
Chai takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from De Cremonesi.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Cremonesi.
Elbow Zombie Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Cremonesi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franko De Cremonesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Cremonesi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko De Cremonesi!
During a confident post fight interview, Franko De Cremonesi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a counter high kick but Rivers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.#T1#
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.
Chai cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
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.#T2#
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Rivers is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Chai moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
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!
Rivers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
Chai lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai thumps Rivers with a low kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that 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.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chai blocks a jab.
Rivers slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai slips under a jab from Rivers.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range. #T3#
Rivers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a body kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rivers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers takes one to the chin there.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Chai with a jab.
Chai moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Chai.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers scores with a body shot. #T2#
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers feints a counter leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai catches Rivers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Sean Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.#T3#
Chai clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Rivers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Rivers catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.#KD2#
Rivers sends Chai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivers is motioning to the referee to let Chai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Savaje Bebe Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024

#R1#
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nadadora. Nadadora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Nadadora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Alvarez has picked Nadadora up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Nadadora won't allow it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Nadadora won't be happy about that!
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!#T1##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Nadadora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
Alvarez throwing strikes here but Nadadora is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadadora hang on?#SUB2#
Alvarez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alvarez extends the arm and Nadadora is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Knapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai with a hook.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knapps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Chai works Knapp's body with a nice hook.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Knapp looks winded!
Chai grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Knapp takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Chai cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomahawk Chai!
After winning the bout, Tomahawk Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Armando.
Armando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens lands a nice hook to Armando's body. Armando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armando tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Pandens tries to work over Armando's front leg with a kick but Armando checks it.
Armando scores with a punch to the head.
Armando's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandens under the eye.
Pandens is looking to score with low kicks.
Armando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Armando misses with a head kick.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Armando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armando throws a leg kick but Pandens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armando takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Armando missing with a left hand there. Pandens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armando walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pandens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandens!
Armando punishes Pandens's body with a nice straight punch.
Armando connects with a crisp jab.
Pandens tries to land a front kick but Armando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pandens misses with a body kick.
Armando throws out a counter right but Pandens avoids it with no problem.
Pandens slips under a jab.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandens blocks the leg kick.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Pandens coming out on top.
A left lands for Pandens.
Good leg kick by Pandens.
A big right from Armando misses.
Armando thumps Pandens with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armando. That did some damage!
Armando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Armando loads up on a big right hand but Pandens slips the punch.
A jab from Armando finds it's way through Pandens's defenses.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
Armando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandens's sensitive parts.
Armando throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
Armando slips a straight right by Pandens.
Armando is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pandens with a body shot.
Pandens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armando throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Armando scores with a jab to the head.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Armando catches Pandens right on the button with a cross.
Pandens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pandens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armando on the side of the head. #T3#
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Pandens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandens slips a jab from Armando.
Armando on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armando's sensitive parts.
Armando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
Pandens needs to keep his hands up - Armando had a free shot at his head there.
Pandens throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Armando counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Armando lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pandens doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Pandens is rocked!
Armando checks a low kick from Pandens.
Oh Pandens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pandens at a distance.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandens seems to have got his legs back now.
Pandens slips a jab from Armando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens slips under a jab.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Armando moves out of range and Pandens only half commits. #T4#
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Pandens.
Armando closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pandens! Armando dives in looking to finish! Pandens is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
Diego Armando thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024

175 cm
35 yrs
173 lbs

182 cm
26 yrs
155 lbs

Finn

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finn tries to clinch there but Chai circles away. #CL#
Finn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finn uses from the top position.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Chai moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to move to full mount but Finn actually manages to regain half guard.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T3#
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai is trying to keep Finn in close.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn 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.
Finn'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.
Chai controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Chai managing to control the position.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (9) Chai
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai 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.#T8#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai 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.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here. #T13#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai pulls Finn in to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily. #T14#
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 6.
CC Chai is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking CC Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Armando dips to his left and cracks O Taybel with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Paddy O Taybel has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Armando misses the target.
O Taybel looks to throw the jab but Armando is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Taybel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armandos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Armando lands with a nice body punch.
Armando looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
A jab from O Taybel does it's job there.
O Taybel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armando lands a front kick.
Armando looks to land a left hand but O Taybel moved out of range nicely.
Armando thuds a left hand into O Taybel's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Taybel slips a straight right by Armando.
A jab from Armando misses.
Armando with a hook.#ROC2#O Taybel is rocked!
Armando has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Armando lands an uppercut out of nowhere! O Taybel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Armando dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
A relieved looking Diego Armando thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1##CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai works on Clifton's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton blocks a body shot from Chai.
Clifton prevents a body shot from Chai.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.#T1#
Clifton tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Clifton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chai blocks a body shot from Clifton.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cliftons head.
Clifton blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Clifton.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clifton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
Good body shot from Chai.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton looks winded!
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai lands an uppercut.#ROC#Clifton is rocked!
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Clifton with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Clifton looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Clifton get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
Isamu San Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Isamu San Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Chai is looking to clinch but Olsen is avoiding it.
Olsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Olsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen scores with a punch to the head.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Chai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.#T1##KD#
Olsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chai sprawling to the canvas! Chai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olsen finish him?! #ROC#Chai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai moves out of range as Olsen throws a body kick.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Olsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Olsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olsen thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen. #T2#
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olsen throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Olsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen misses with a low kick.
Olsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olsen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai slips under a jab from Olsen.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai wants to clinch
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chai if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Chai.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chai avoids it.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kjetil Olsen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olsen counters with a nice body kick.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Olsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chai takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Olsen cracks Chai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Olsen finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Olsen and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Olsen blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Chai limp body while Olsen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
A very excited looking Kjetil Olsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024

174 cm
22 yrs
180 lbs

178 cm
23 yrs
184 lbs

Takeshi

Chai

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeshi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Chai
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position. #T3#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Takeshi pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai 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.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here. #T5#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T6#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T7#
Takeshi tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Takeshi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T8#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi controlling the position for now.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Chai#T9#
Chai controlling the position.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Takeshi blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Chai has control of an arm but Takeshi manages to advance to Chai's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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