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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. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Carretero feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Carretero misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Carretero misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Carretero gets tackled into the ropes by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Carretero lands a shoulder strike.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Carretero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai swings for the body but Carretero moves out of range.
Carretero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Carretero misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carretero lands a right hook to the body.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carretero.
Carretero moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Chai has Carretero up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. #T1#
Chai blocking some punches.
Carretero lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Carretero avoids the damage to the body.
Carretero throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Carretero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Carretero.
Carretero lands a right hand.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Chai. #CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut.
Chai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carretero.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carretero lands a nice uppercut.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Carretero prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai is leaning against Carretero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai tries a body shot but Carretero blocks it.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Carretero controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carretero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carretero misses with a punch to the body.
Chai lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Carretero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Chai with a knee to the head.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai lands a right hand.
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 Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero'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#
Carretero scores with a nice body kick.
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Carretero backing up. Carretero nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.
Carretero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Carretero.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Carretero misses with a looping right.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carretero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai moves out of range as Carretero strikes.
Carretero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carretero misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carretero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carretero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Carretero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carretero 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. #T1#
Chai takes a swing at Carretero's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Carretero misses the target.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carretero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Carretero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Carretero throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Carretero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carretero is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Carretero is just out of range.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carretero.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Carretero is wise to it.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carretero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carretero throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carretero, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Carretero manages to break the clinch.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Carretero throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carretero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Carretero misses with a low kick.
Carretero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carretero. That did some damage!
Cristóforo Carretero is winning the standup battle so far.
Carretero throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Carretero backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai looks to land a combination but Carretero avoids it well.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Carretero lands with a cross.
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 cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carretero.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai throws a push kick but Carretero slaps the foot to one side.
Carretero blocks a jab.
Carretero misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Carretero slips under a jab.
Chai defending well as Carretero loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Carretero.
Carretero takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Carretero misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carretero misses with a wild body shot.
Carretero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carretero in his tracks.
Chai punishes Carretero's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Carretero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carretero looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Carretero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai tries to clinch but Carretero moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Carretero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Carretero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carretero throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a hook but Carretero avoids it easily.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the ropes.
Carretero throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Carretero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Carretero.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carretero lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #BC#
Carretero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carretero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Carretero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carretero throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Carretero against the ropes.
Ngozi Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carretero blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carretero.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ngozi Chai.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ngozi Chai!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Yalixqua off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yalixqua scores with a nice body kick.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.#T1#
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the head.
Yalixqua lands a good knee to the midsection. Chai won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yalixqua's face.
Chai lands a left hand.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
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 tries to land a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks with his arms.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the head.
Yalixqua misses with some punches.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Yalixqua is blocking nicely.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Yalixqua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook
and Yalixqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Yalixqua connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Yalixqua counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Chai to the mat! Yalixqua runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Chai is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Chai drops his guard momentarily, allowing Yalixqua to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Chai! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Yalixqua takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion!
Iaspero Yalixqua decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai works over Rossiter's head and body with a nice combination.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Rossiter throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Donk. Chai catches Rossiter right on the button with a cross.
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.
Rossiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Ngozi Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai pushes Rossiter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossiter or not.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossiter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rossiter looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai gets through Rossiter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from 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 lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Chai with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. #T2#
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rossiter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Rossiter's head.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Chai.
#ROC#Rossiter is rocked!
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Rossiter to the canvas! Can Rossiter beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Rossiter was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Chai is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ngozi Chai!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSKT VII
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai darts in trying to clinch
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
We've been informed that Sershurrapal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Sershurrapal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sershurrapal tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#T1#
A leg kick checked by Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut that drops Chai onto his backside! Chai bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sershurrapal scores with a nice head shot.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Sershurrapal scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ngozi Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai sets himself, and Sershurrapal steps forward looking for the clinch! Chai avoids it this time.
Chai throws a head kick that half lands.
Sershurrapal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sershurrapal scrambles back to his feet.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sershurrapal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sershurrapal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Sershurrapal with an uppercut!#CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Ibasour Sershurrapal should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sershurrapal throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sershurrapal.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Sershurrapal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sershurrapal.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Sershurrapal blocks with his arms.
Sershurrapal scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sershurrapal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sershurrapal lands with a right to the head.
Sershurrapal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sershurrapal digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Good body shot from Sershurrapal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sershurrapal.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sershurrapal.
A left hand lands to the body for Sershurrapal.
A short right from Sershurrapal on the inside.
Good body shot from Sershurrapal.
Chai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sershurrapal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Sershurrapal as the two fighters clinch.
Sershurrapal presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sershurrapal blocks it with crossed arms.
Sershurrapal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not.
Chai misses with some punches.
Sershurrapal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Sershurrapal - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sershurrapal blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sershurrapal blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Sershurrapal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sershurrapal is working Chai over against the ropes.
Sershurrapal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal lands a shot to the body.
Sershurrapal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Sershurrapal is working Chai over against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sershurrapal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sershurrapal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Sershurrapal on the inside.
Sershurrapal pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sershurrapal lands with a short shot to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sershurrapal. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A hook to the body from Sershurrapal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sershurrapal pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sershurrapal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Sershurrapal lands a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal scores with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibasour Sershurrapal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##KD2#
Sershurrapal cracks Chai with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Chai get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Chai looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Ibasour Sershurrapal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai cracks Sershurrapal with a good jab.
Sershurrapal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sershurrapal, as that shot connected.
Ibasour Sershurrapal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Sershurrapal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sershurrapal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab.
Sershurrapal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chai takes one on the button.
Sershurrapal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sershurrapal moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Sershurrapal misses.
Chai wants to clinch but Sershurrapal slips to the side
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Chai misses with a right hand
and Sershurrapal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sershurrapal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Ngozi Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai misses with a hook
and Sershurrapal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sershurrapal as he connects with a hook.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sershurrapal to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sershurrapal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibasour Sershurrapal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sershurrapal 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibasour Sershurrapal!
A victorious Ibasour Sershurrapal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karokaro.
Chai looks to land a combination but Karokaro avoids it well.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karokaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro connects with a jab.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Chai pushes Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai misses with a combination
and Karokaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chai really felt that one!
Karokaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Chai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karokaro just manages to avoid it.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Karokaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai tries to bum rush Karokaro with a series of wild strikes but Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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.
Karokaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.#T3#
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Chai catches Karokaro right on the button with a cross.
Karokaro lands with a shot to the body.
Karokaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Karokaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karokaro throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Karokaro's head.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Karokaro catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karokaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karokaro. That's going to slow Chai down.
Chai misses the jab.
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 Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Karokaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karokaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro misses the jab.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Chai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karokaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
A punch combination from Karokaro misses.
Chai connects with a right hand. Karokaro shakes it off.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai thuds his right hand into Karokaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
A big left from Karokaro misses.
An inside leg kick from Karokaro misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karokaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karokaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Chai clinches up with Karokaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai gets through Karokaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Chai lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Karokaro down.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karokaro's sensitive parts.
A jab from Karokaro finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Karokaro misses with a body kick.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai 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. #T4#
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karokaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Chai rushes Karokaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karokaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karokaro feints a jab promting Chai to slip. Karokaro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chai lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand.
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 Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Chai.
Karokaro is looking for the big counter here.
Karokaro lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Karokaro tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Karokaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karokaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Karokaro blocks the low kick.
Karokaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai misses with a hook. Karokaro ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Chai moves away from the strike by Karokaro.
Karokaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Karokaro.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karokaro.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Chai has Karokaro up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai wants to clinch but Karokaro slips to the side
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chai misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Karokaro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai throws a right and a left that Karokaro avoids nicely.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ngozi Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Karokaro's torso.
Karokaro lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Karokaro seems unphased.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Ngozi Chai.
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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Bond gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
Bond blocks an uppercut.
Bond misses with a body punch.
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond. #BC#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Bond avoids the head kick by Chai.
Bond throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.#T1#
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Bond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai looks to throw a body kick
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond lands a jab.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bond is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai thumps Bond with a low kick.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Bond throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Bond lands a big uppercut and Chai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chai looks OK. Bond waves Chai back to his feet!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai tries to clinch but Bond moves away
and Bond counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Chai! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Gunner Bond thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai slips under a jab from Harris.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
A big right from Harris misses.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Harris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Harris to the canvas! Chai follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ngozi 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. |
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Event:
HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bond scores with a head kick.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Bond.
Bond throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Bond misses with a straight right.
Bond lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Bond scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai throws a push kick but Bond slaps the foot to one side.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bond takes a step back to recover.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Bond catches Chai right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Bond is predictable there
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai tries to clinch there but Bond circles away.
#T2#
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Bond blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bond.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai wants to slow Bond down by chopping away at his legs.
Bond throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bond misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
A head kick misses from Bond.
Bond throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Gunner Bond's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Bond against the cage.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bond.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bond. #T4#
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bond.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunner Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Bond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Bond is rocked!
Bond walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Oh Bond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bond walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Chai! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Ngozi Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
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.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Good shot there by Chai.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Kruger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chai's head. #SUB2#
Kruger is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kruger is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Chai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruger trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger misses with a head shot. Chai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Kruger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai misses the jab.
Kruger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger at a distance.
Kruger cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.#T4#
Chai throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Chai slips a straight right by Kruger.
Chai is looking to chop away at Kruger's legs.
Chai is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kruger counters with a single leg into guard. Chai didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Chai blocks nicely.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Chai seems keen to control Kruger's posture.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kruger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kruger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai blocks a jab.
A big right from Kruger misses.
Chai slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai feints and then cracks Kruger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruger down.
Kruger jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Chai misses.
Ngozi Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Kruger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruger doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Chai misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Kruger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chai's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kruger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
Kruger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kruger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kruger.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kruger!#T3#
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.
Kruger gets back to half guard.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard but Chai has passed into side control.#T4#
Kruger is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Kruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kruger!
Kruger is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai thows a leg kick but Kruger checks it #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruger throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to control the position.
Kruger trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kruger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kruger has Chai in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kruger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chai escapes and throws Kruger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kruger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Kruger wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control!
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger keeps trying to improve his position.
Kruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Well, if Chai 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.
#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kruger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai!
Chai remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruger tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kruger is trying to reverse the position but instead Chai has taken his back - oops!
Kruger is in bad spot here.
Chai controlling the position well here. Kruger rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kruger tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai biding his time, controlling Kruger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a body kick.
Ngozi Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Kruger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chai throws a right hand that Kruger ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruger also avoids with ease.
Kruger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Chai throws a leg kick but Kruger moved away.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Kruger scores with a takedown into Chai's guard.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruger manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kruger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Kruger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kruger looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Kruger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chai is pressing down on Kruger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruger is holding on for now.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Kruger is defending the position.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kruger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chai!#T3#
Chai gets to mount! Kruger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kruger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kruger is really stuck here.
Kruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Kruger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruger's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVR##SUB2#
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kruger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai had his way with Jesse Kruger in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Kruger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ngozi Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Chai.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Kruger with an uppercut!
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Kruger.#T1#
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruger blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Chai slips a straight right by Kruger.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Jesse Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Kruger checks it.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai slips a straight right by Kruger.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage. #T3#
Kruger tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Kruger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Chai throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Kruger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chai momentarily.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger walks into a jab.
Kruger slips under a jab from Chai.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ngozi Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Kruger throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai checks a low kick from Kruger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngozi Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ngozi Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WFC 43: Brunson v Smith 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Chai instigates a clinch.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Hopson tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Hopson blocks it.
#T1#
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopson has him pressed against the cage.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai working hard to break the clinch.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopson blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hopson misses with a right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Chai has Hopson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Hopson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Hopson.
Hopson throws a hook but Chai blocks it.#CL2#
Chai rushes Hopson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Chai works on Hopson's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chai.
Hopson is breathing heavily.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. #T3#
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Hopson's head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Hopson's ribcage. Hopson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hopson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Hopson blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai trying to land knees to the body.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hopson throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson misses with a two punch combination.
Chai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hopson drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Hopson.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopson is defending well for now.
Chai tries to break free but Hopson pushes him back against the cage.
Chai tries to break the clinch but Hopson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai blocking some punches.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Hopson blocks with his arms.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Chai working the clinch nicely. Hopson is working for position but Chai cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hopson crumples up against the cage and Chai lands two more shots before the ref can save Hopson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Ngozi Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jaimie Hopson spoke after the fight, saying 'Another loss to another grappler... Where is that fucking Romero at ? I wanna stand and fight, none of this cuddle bullshit.'. |
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Event:
WFC 40: Hopson v Hyrra 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Oliveira misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Chai moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Vincenzo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oliveira! Chai lets Oliveira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Vincenzo Oliveira has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Chai counter with a right hand. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Chai tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.#T1##CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Oliveira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
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.
Oliveira looks to land a combination. Chai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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#
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Oliveira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
Oliveira misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Oliveira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Oliveira just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Oliveira misses #KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oliveira! Chai lets Oliveira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.#T3#
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Chai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Chai moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Oliveira moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai slips a straight right by Oliveira.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincenzo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vincenzo Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Oliveira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chai slips a jab from Oliveira.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.#BC2#
Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliveira toppling to the canvas! Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.#T1#
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliveira.
Chai moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Chai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliveira misses with a left hand #KD#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Oliveira toppling to the canvas! Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliveira 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 Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira misses with a body punch
and Chai scores with a counter punch that sends Oliveira to the canvas! Chai smells blood - he's punishing Oliveira with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Oliveira has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 37: Hopson v Sidorov
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Popizicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Popizicki down.
Popizicki throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai is looking to clinch but Popizicki is avoiding it.
Chaz Popizicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popizicki throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Popizicki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popizicki on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Popizicki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Popizicki thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Popizicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popizicki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Chaz Popizicki has been cut.
Chai thows a body kick. Popizicki tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popizicki. That did some damage!
Popizicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popizicki misses with a wild body shot.
Popizicki throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Popizicki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Popizicki throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai throws a right hand that Popizicki ducks under and follows up with a left that Popizicki also avoids with ease.
Popizicki misses with a body punch
and Popizicki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Popizicki lands a slapping body shot.
Popizicki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Chai catches Popizicki right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popizicki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Popizicki tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popizicki looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Popizicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Popizicki postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #T3#
Popizicki looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Popizicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Popizicki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Popizicki has an active guard here but Chai has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Popizicki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Popizicki moves into full guard.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popizicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Popizicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Popizicki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Popizicki as he connects with a hook.
Chai moves to clinch but Popizicki breaks away
and Popizicki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai connects with a knee to the head.
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Popizicki's ribcage.#BC2#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Popizicki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Popizicki misses with a left hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Popizicki misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popizicki misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a series of punches but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.
Chai defending well as Popizicki loads up on a big left hand.
Popizicki cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.#T2#
Chai throws a body punch but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Popizicki toppling to the canvas! Popizicki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Popizicki throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lands with a cross.
Popizicki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popizicki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popizicki swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Ngozi Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popizicki throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai slips a straight right by Popizicki.#T3#
Popizicki loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Popizicki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Popizicki throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Ngozi Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Popizicki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popizicki is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Popizicki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Popizicki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Popizicki.
Popizicki working over Chai with some ground and pound. Chai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ngozi Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chaz Popizicki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Popizicki misses its intended target.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popizicki.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai wants to clinch up but Popizicki keeps it at a distance.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Popizicki tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Popizicki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Popizicki is rocked!
Popizicki misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Popizicki off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Chai follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Popizicki was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ngozi Chai!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thursar, as that shot connected.
Thursar tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thursar throws a lazy uppercut
and Thursar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thursar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thursar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sayten Thursar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Thursar misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Thursar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thursar looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Thursar throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Thursar toppling to the canvas! Thursar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!#ROC2#Thursar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thursar loses concentration momentarily and Chai pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Thursar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Chai finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Martinez has his takedown stuffed
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martinez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Martinez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Martinez's head, knocking him out cold! Chai is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ngozi Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Local Show in London
Date: Jun 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Lamont Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick lands for Ngozi Chai.
#CL2#
Lamont Chai has closed the distance and engaged Ngozi Chai in a clinch.
Lamont Chai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lamont Chai is trying to break the clinch but Ngozi Chai has him pressed against the ropes.
Ngozi Chai stalling in the clinch but Lamont Chai improves position.
Ngozi Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamont Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamont Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamont Chai is struggling to control the position.
Lamont Chai taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ngozi Chai breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ngozi Chai rushes Lamont Chai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Ngozi Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamont Chai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Ngozi Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lamont Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Ngozi Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Ngozi Chai breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Ngozi Chai.#CL#
Lamont Chai gets tackled into the ropes by Ngozi Chai. Ngozi Chai maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ngozi Chai.
Ngozi Chai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamont Chai up against the ropes.#BC#
Ngozi Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ngozi Chai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngozi Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Ngozi Chai thows a leg kick but Lamont Chai checks it #CL2#
and Lamont Chai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lamont Chai working hard to break the clinch.
Lamont Chai is looking to control Ngozi Chai's arms but Ngozi Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lamont Chai has his back to the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamont Chai.#BC#
Ngozi Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamont Chai blocks a head kick by Ngozi Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ngozi Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamont Chai tries to clinch up
and Ngozi Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ngozi Chai tries to clinch but Lamont Chai moves out of range. #CL#
Ngozi Chai gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngozi Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ngozi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 10:9
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ngozi Chai!
A very excited looking Ngozi 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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