Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Matsunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yung Gai slips under a jab.
Yung Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yung Gai's sensitive parts.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Yung Gai should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Yung Gai with a series of wild strikes but Yung Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Yung Gai's front leg but catches the back leg as Yung Gai tries to avoid it.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matsunaga manages to circle out of the way.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Yung Gai moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Yung Gai.#CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsunaga jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Matsunaga around his waist. Matsunaga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Matsunaga avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Yung Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Matsunaga tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling the position.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Yung Gai avoids the punch easily.
Yung Gai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Yung Gai.
Matsunaga unleashes a big counter combination but Yung Gai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yung Gai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Yung Gai misses.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Yung Gai was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
Yung Gai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Yung Gai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsunaga under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yung Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Yung Gai throws a shot from downtown. Matsunaga moves away and avoids it.
Yung Gai moves in looking to clinch but Matsunaga pushes him off.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Yung Gai slips the punch.
Yung Gai lands a slapping body shot.
Yung Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Yung Gai blocks it.#CL#
Yung Gai clinches.
Matsunaga can't break the clinch. #T3#
Yung Gai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
Matsunaga is trying to break free.
Matsunaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Yung Gai lands with a light punch inside.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Yung Gai. Yung Gai maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga is trying to push Yung Gai away but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Yung Gai has control. #T4##BC2#
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matsunaga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsunaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Futoshi Matsunaga.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Yung Gai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsunaga looks winded!
Yung Gai slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Yung Gai connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai. #CL#
Yung Gai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Yung Gai content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Matsunaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung Gai lands a jab to the head.
Yung Gai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's time! Yung Gai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yung Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Yung Gai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Yung Gai blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yung Gai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Yung Gai lunges at Matsunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsunaga's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Matsunaga circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga sizes up Yung Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yung Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsunaga can do to turn this around?#T1#
Matsunaga cracks Yung Gai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga scores with a three punch combo!
Matsunaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Yung Gai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsunaga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Matsunaga scores with a four punch combination!
Matsunaga throws a combination that misses
and Yung Gai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Yung Gai. Yung Gai maintains the clinch. #T2#
Yung Gai has Matsunaga pressed against the cage, preventing Matsunaga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsunaga controls his hands.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai punishes Matsunaga's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matsunaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Yung Gai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsunaga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga is trying to force a seperation but Yung Gai has the dominant position.
A short right from Yung Gai on the inside.
Matsunaga working hard to break the clinch.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Yung Gai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yung Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Matsunaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matsunaga tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Matsunaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Yung Gai connects with a nice looking jab.
Yung Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Matsunaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Yung Gai. #T4#
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
As Matsunaga tries to get set, Yung Gai tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsunaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Yung Gai gets through Matsunaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the head.
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yung Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Yung Gai finish him?
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Yung Gai stalling the fight.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matsunaga backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yung Gai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Yung Gai rushes Matsunaga and presses him up against the cage.
Sum Yung Gai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matsunaga is looking to break free of the clinch but Yung Gai has double underhooks.
Yung Gai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsunaga.
Matsunaga can't break the clinch.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matsunaga or not.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung Gai just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai - that landed with a thud.
Matsunaga is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Matsunaga wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Matsunaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Matsunaga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yung Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung Gai leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Yung Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Matsunaga controls the action.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yung Gai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Matsunaga! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yung Gai is unloading with more strikes now! Matsunaga drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Yung Gai tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer connects with a leg kick.
Yung Gai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Mfer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Mfer clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yung Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai avoiding damage.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Yung Gai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mfer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yung Gai can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai. #T2#
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Mfer looking to stall.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Mfer looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Yung Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mfer or not.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai - that landed with a thud.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai has Mfer pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yung Gai. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer stalling in the clinch but Yung Gai improves position.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer has Yung Gai pushed against the cage.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
A short left from Mfer.
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yung Gai can do to turn this around?
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai. #T1#
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
A short left from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer taking a breather.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yung Gai works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai has Mfer pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai. #T2#
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mfer lands a body shot.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer is stalling here.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer slows down the pace here.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Mfer pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
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 Ispa Mfer will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai 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.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mfer tries to counter by clinching up but Yung Gai breaks away and moves out of range.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yung Gai thuds a left hand into Mfer's body.#CL2#
Yung Gai rushes Mfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch but Mfer improves position.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer has Yung Gai pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Yung Gai.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Yung Gai is leaning against Mfer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yung Gai just leaning against Mfer, taking a breather.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai stalls.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A hook to the body from Yung Gai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer looking to stall.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sum Yung Gai.
Well Mfer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro shoots for a takedown but Yung Gai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Maestro in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Yung Gai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Maestro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot
and Maestro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yung Gai thinking.
Maestro moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Yung Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro lands with a straight right. Yung Gai didn't see that one coming.
Maestro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nap or Tap in the buildup to the fight.
Maestro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Yung Gai counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Yung Gai.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Maestro tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Maestro is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yung Gai lands a body shot.
Maestro tries to pull guard but Yung Gai holds him up against the cage and eventually Maestro drops back down to his feet.
Maestro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maestro.#T2#
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestro counters with a stiff right hand.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Maestro goes for a double leg but Yung Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yung Gai continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro has Yung Gai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yung Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maestro is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro stays in close to Yung Gai's body and controls the position. #T3#
Maestro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maestro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maestro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Maestro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yung Gai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maestro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yung Gai wants to get back to his feet but Maestro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 Matija Maestro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Yung Gai misses the target.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Yung Gai clobbers Maestro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yung Gai misses with a looping right.
Yung Gai connects with a body shot that sends Maestro's belly button to the back.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Nice uppercut there from Maestro.
A punch combination from Maestro misses.
Yung Gai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses the jab.
Yung Gai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL2#
Yung Gai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro. #TD#
Maestro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maestro manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura but Yung Gai is defending well.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Maestro trying to control but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Yung Gai has given up his back. Will we see Maestro going for some submissions?
Yung Gai is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maestro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Yung Gai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Maestro's arms.
Maestro controlling from the back.
Maestro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yung Gai for as long as he can get away with.
Will Maestro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Maestro controls the position.
Maestro trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Maestro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yung Gai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Maestro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yung Gai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yung Gai for a finish.
Yung Gai tries to escape but Maestro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##CL2#
Yung Gai has Maestro up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestro blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maestro.
Yung Gai gets underhooks to prevent Maestro's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Maestro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yung Gai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matija Maestro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain a safe position but Maestro gets an underhook and turns Yung Gai into the cage.#T1#
Maestro can't get the takedown.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Maestro.
Maestro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yung Gai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maestro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Maestro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestro's gas tank.
Yung Gai pushes Maestro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai presses Maestro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestro is trying to drag Yung Gai to the mat but Yung Gai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Yung Gai. #T2#
Yung Gai is pushing Maestro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yung Gai lands a right hand.
Yung Gai gets through Maestro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yung Gai after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Yung Gai.
Maestro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Yung Gai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Maestro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestro's gas tank.
Yung Gai has Maestro pressed against the cage. #T3#
Yung Gai prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung Gai stops a takedown attempt from Maestro.
Maestro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yung Gai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maestro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Jab by Maestro.#CL2#
Yung Gai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maestro, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung Gai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maestro.
Maestro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.#T4#
Yung Gai effectively controlling the action here.
Maestro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yung Gai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung Gai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yung Gai gets underhooks to prevent Maestro's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro being controlled against the cage.
Yung Gai looking to stall.
Maestro tries for a takedown but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
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.#R4#
Yung Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestro.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yung Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maestro lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Maestro throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai wants to counter the offense by Maestro and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Maestro.
Maestro lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Maestro seems unphased.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Maestro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Maestro.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Maestro circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maestro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Maestro gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Yung Gai is trying to stand up here but Maestro is controlling him well.
Maestro trying to control from half guard but Yung Gai is working away.
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!#SUB#
Maestro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung Gai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maestro. #SUB#
Maestro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Yung Gai is not content to let Maestro control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maestro controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maestro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yung Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Maestro misses its intended target.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Maestro swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro had his way with Sum Yung Gai in that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Yung Gai is quick to defend against it.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yung Gai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maestro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass. #T1#
Yung Gai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yung Gai won't allow Maestro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Maestro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yung Gai has picked Maestro up and slammed him! Maestro can't keep hold of the triangle and Yung Gai manages to pass to side control!
Yung Gai taking a breather here.
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maestro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maestro trying to hold on to Yung Gai's head to control him but Yung Gai postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Yung Gai leaves Maestro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Maestro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Maestro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maestro scores with a jab to the head.
Maestro cracks Yung Gai with a good jab.
Yung Gai looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.#T4#
Maestro moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Yung Gai tests Maestro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maestro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yung Gai moves to clinch but Maestro breaks away
and Maestro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro throws a body punch but Yung Gai moves out of range.
Maestro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Yung Gai.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Maestro circles away.
Maestro tries to counter with a takedown but Yung Gai is quick to defend against it.
Yung Gai takes a shot right to the bread basket.

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 Matija Maestro.
I think Maestro 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 George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:46

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

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Yung Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zoro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Zoro against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yung Gai as Zoro tries to tie him up.
Zoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoro lands with a right to the head.
Zoro lands a shoulder strike.
Zoro stalling.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch. #T1#
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Yung Gai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zoro.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yung Gai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Zoro's head.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow. #T2#
Zoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Yung Gai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Yung Gai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zoro as Yung Gai tries to tie him up.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Zoro.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai works on Zoro's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Zoro.
Zoro blocks a body shot from Yung Gai. #T3#
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoro taking a breather.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zoro takes a shot to the head.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Zoro avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Zoro blocking some punches.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Zoro tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Zoro back against the cage.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoro tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Zoro back against the cage. #TD2#
Zoro has hold of one of Yung Gai's legs. Yung Gai is fighting the takedown attempt but Zoro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Yung Gai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yung Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung Gai tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Zoro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Zoro advances to half guard.
Yung Gai is trying to stand back up but Zoro is controlling him #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yung Gai defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zoro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yung Gai lands with a cross.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoro is just out of range.
Zoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
And Zoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Yung Gai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yung Gai has Zoro up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoro pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoro blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zoro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Yung Gai controls his hands.
Zoro misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Zoro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yung Gai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zoro.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zoro or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoro.
Zoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai just leaning against Zoro, taking a breather.
Zoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yung Gai prevents it.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoro has Yung Gai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yung Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zoro blocking some punches.
Zoro looking to stall.
Yung Gai works on Zoro's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoro is breathing heavily.#T3#
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
Yung Gai tries to stall but Zoro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yung Gai slows down the pace here.
Zoro is leaning against Yung Gai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zoro presses Yung Gai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoro wants a takedown.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike. #T4#
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Zoro.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoro backwards.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short left from Yung Gai.
Zoro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zoro backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Yung Gai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai tries to work over Zoro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoro taking a breather. #TD2#
Zoro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zoro manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Zoro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Zoro circles away.
Yung Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around?
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro feints the counter takedown.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Zoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Zoro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yung Gai to the mat! Yung Gai manages to get full guard.
Zoro wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro trying to control but Yung Gai is working from the bottom.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Zoro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung Gai is keeping the position for now.
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoro won't allow Yung Gai to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zoro feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Yung Gai gets caught flat footed, as Zoro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Zoro isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Zoro is pushing down on Yung Gai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yung Gai is fighting to maintain full guard but Zoro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zoro throws a strike but Yung Gai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoro advances to half guard.
Yung Gai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zoro.
Zoro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Zoro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoro slips a nice elbow through Yung Gai's hands, connecting with Yung Gai's forehead.
Zoro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Zoro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zoro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sum Yung Gai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roronoa Zoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zoro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yung Gai defending well though.
Zoro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zoro slips a nice elbow through Yung Gai's hands, connecting with Yung Gai's forehead.#SUB2#
Zoro seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zoro is looking for a kimura but Yung Gai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoro to get the leverage.
Yung Gai trying to control here.
Zoro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zoro lands a nice short elbow.
Zoro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yung Gai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yung Gai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Yung Gai!
A victorious Sum Yung Gai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSSD 62: Rize/Kirin
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yung Gai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yung Gai moves in looking to clinch but Smiff pushes him off.
Smiff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smiff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yung Gai pinned against the cage. Yung Gai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smiff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yung Gai tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Yung Gai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loquacious Smiff.
Smiff shoots for a takedown but Yung Gai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Yung Gai 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 uppercut lands for Yung Gai. That snapped Smiff's head back. #CL#
Yung Gai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smiff, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Yung Gai.
A short body shot lands from Yung Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Yung Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yung Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smiff.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smiff fails to pull guard.
A short right from Yung Gai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yung Gai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Yung Gai leaning against his opponent.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Smiff looks winded!
Yung Gai effectively controlling the action here.
Yung Gai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiffs head.
Smiff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yung Gai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smiff backwards.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Smiff avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Smiff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yung Gai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiff can turn it around.
A bit of stalling here from Yung Gai.
Smiff letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
Smiff wants a takedown.
Yung Gai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smiff up against the cage.#T4#
Yung Gai lands a body shot.
Yung Gai lands a body shot.
Yung Gai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smiff.
Smiff prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yung Gai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai effectively controlling the action here.
Yung Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Smiff circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai scores with a punch to the head.
Yung Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiff manages to avoid it.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smiff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yung Gai pushes Smiff off looking to stand but Smiff dives back in and keeps control.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Yung Gai defends it.
Yung Gai is staying active underneath Smiff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Yung Gai looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Smiff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smiff sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yung Gai tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away. #SUB2#
Smiff goes for an armbar but Yung Gai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Yung Gai postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Smiff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yung Gai stacks Smiff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yung Gai!
Smiff is looking to reverse the position.
Smiff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smiff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung Gai tries to get out of the position.
Yung Gai is trying to stand.
Smiff missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Smiff looks to land a strike but Yung Gai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smiff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yung Gai has control of Smiff's left arm, preventing Smiff from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Smiff has gone for a leg lock! Yung Gai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smiff's guard.#REVR#
Yung Gai won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Yung Gai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yung Gai preventing the sweep. #T4#
Yung Gai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yung Gai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Smiff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yung Gai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Smiff throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yung Gai escapes and throws Smiff's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Sum Yung Gai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Smiff does a little dance to reset his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yung Gai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Smiff throws a hook to the side of Yung Gai's head but Yung Gai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smiff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yung Gai connects with the punch.#TD2#
Smiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Smiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff looking to sit in guard and control but Yung Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a triangle but Yung Gai pushes his legs off easily.
Yung Gai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung Gai preventing the sweep.
Yung Gai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for subs off his back but Yung Gai has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Yung Gai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yung Gai is pressing down on Smiff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiff is holding on for now.
Smiff is trying to maintain the position but Yung Gai is very close to passing his half guard.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Yung Gai has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Smiff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yung Gai pulls his head out easily.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
Yung Gai is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Yung Gai instigates a clinch.
Smiff jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Smiff around his waist. Smiff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A short right from Yung Gai.
Smiff is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loquacious Smiff.
Yung Gai has Smiff pushed against the cage.
Smiff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Smiff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yung Gai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smiff.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and clinches. #CUT#It looks like Loquacious Smiff has been cut.
Yung Gai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yung Gai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiffs head. #ROC#Smiff is rocked!
Yung Gai presses Smiff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Yung Gai finish him?
Yung Gai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smiff up against the cage.
Yung Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yung Gai digs a right hand underneath Smiff's ribcage. Smiff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yung Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
Smiff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Yung Gai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smiff with a big uppercut! Smiff tries to clinch up but Yung Gai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smiff to the mat! Smiff covers up and Yung Gai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai is the new lightweight champion!
Sum Yung Gai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Idowu in a clinch.
Idowu lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Idowu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idowu is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Yung Gai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu. #BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yung Gai rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idowu misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
Idowu misses with some punches.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Idowu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idowu's gas tank.
Idowu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Idowu lands with a right to the head.
Idowu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu is looking to control Yung Gai's arms but Yung Gai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Idowu misses with a punch on the inside.
Idowu letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Idowu lands a left hand.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Idowu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu is leaning against Yung Gai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Idowu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Yung Gai tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu lands a left hand.
Idowu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yung Gai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Idowu can turn it around.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu. #BC2#
Idowu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Yung Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Idowu with a jab.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Idowu.
A swing and a miss from Idowu.#CL#
Yung Gai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Idowu scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai slips a jab from Idowu.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Idowu breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yung Gai.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Yung Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idowu to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Idowu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idowu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Idowu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yung Gai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Idowu throws a hook but Yung Gai avoids it easily.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu throws out a powerful jab.
Idowu defending well as Yung Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Idowu misses the target.
Yung Gai throws a hook but Idowu avoids it easily.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Idowu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idowu scores with a nice right hand.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
Idowu lands a nice shot that snaps Yung Gai's head back.
Idowu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Idowu! But no joy.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Idowu swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand.
Idowu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Idowu defending well as Yung Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu throws a right hand that Yung Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yung Gai also avoids with ease.
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!
Jab, jab by Idowu - just one landing.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Idowu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yung Gai manages to avoid it.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.
Idowu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idowu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Idowu.
Idowu scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idowu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yung Gai.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Idowu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Idowu throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu. #T2#
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai staying out of range there.
Idowu 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.
Yung Gai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idowu throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range. #CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Derrick Idowu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idowu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yung Gai or not.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Yung Gai saw that one coming.
Idowu looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range. #CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Idowu tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Idowu back against the cage.
Yung Gai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Yung Gai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Idowu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Yung Gai avoids it with no problem.
Yung Gai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yung Gai slips a jab from Idowu.
Idowu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yung Gai moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Yung Gai walks into a jab.
Idowu walks into a stiff left hand from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Idowu circles away and keeps his distance.
Derrick Idowu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu lands a head shot.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A big right from Idowu misses.
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!#CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Yung Gai trying to control the position but instead, Idowu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung Gai into the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Idowu as Yung Gai tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai trying to stall but Idowu improves his position. #BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu cracks Yung Gai with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Idowu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Idowu tests Yung Gai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Idowu throws a right hand that Yung Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yung Gai also avoids with ease.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Yung Gai lands a slapping body shot.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Yung Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Idowu misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idowu.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Yung Gai moved out of range.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yung Gai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idowu misses with a looping right.#T1##CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Idowu wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Idowu looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Idowu tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
A nice left hand lands by Idowu.
Idowu tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Idowu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Idowu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Yung Gai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Idowu lands a jab to the head.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Idowu and move into the clinch.
Yung Gai slips under a jab.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idowu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
A big right from Yung Gai misses.
Idowu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yung Gai throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Idowu lands with an uppercut that bounces Yung Gai off the cage and back into range.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Idowu does it's job there.
Nice cross by Idowu.
Idowu works the jab nicely.
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai needs to keep his hands up - Idowu had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Idowu. Beautiful body shot.
Idowu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yung Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idowu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yung Gai under the eye.
Idowu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Idowu slips under a jab from Yung Gai.#T4#
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idowu's corner calls for a 1-2. Idowu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Idowu there.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Idowu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Yung Gai.
Decent striking displayed by Idowu there.
Idowu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idowu finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
A jab from Yung Gai finds it's way through Idowu's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and clinches.
Derrick Idowu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Idowu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Idowu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Idowu!
A very excited looking Derrick Idowu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SSSD 49: Gai/Searchinson
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Searchinson lands with a cross.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Searchinson moves out of range.
Searchinson blocks a jab.
Yung Gai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at For Pride and Prodigies in the buildup to the fight.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Searchinson is just out of range.
Searchinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Searchinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yung Gai momentarily.
Yung Gai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Yung Gai gets a clinch.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Searchinson tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
Searchinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai gets through Searchinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Searchinson's head.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yung Gai slows down the pace here.
Searchinson tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Searchinson back against the cage. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Searchinson as the two fighters clinch.
Yung Gai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Searchinson backwards.
Searchinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yung Gai avoids it.#TD2#
Searchinson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Searchinson misses with a head shot. Yung Gai uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yung Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung Gai tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Searchinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Searchinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Searchinson from controlling successfully.
Searchinson throws a strike but Yung Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Searchinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Searchinson, not yet.
Searchinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Searchinson throws a strike but Yung Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Searchinson wants to hit a sweep here but Yung Gai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Searchinson there!
Searchinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Yung Gai has a good base and remains in mount.
Searchinson wants to hold on but Yung Gai pushes him away.#T3#
Searchinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Searchinson tries to hold on but Yung Gai pushes him away.
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 Sum Yung Gai will probably get the nod.
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#
Searchinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Searchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Searchinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Searchinson.
Yung Gai checks a leg kick.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Searchinson and move into the clinch.
Yung Gai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yung Gai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yung Gai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Yung Gai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Searchinson.
Searchinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Searchinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Searchinson.
Yung Gai cracks Searchinson with a good jab.
Yung Gai is looking to wear down Searchinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung Gai moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Searchinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Yung Gai looks to clinch
and Searchinson counters with a straight right hand.
Searchinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yung Gai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Searchinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Searchinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Searchinson 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.
Yung Gai lands a really nice looking cross but Searchinson seems unphased.
Searchinson misses with a body kick.
Searchinson misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Searchinson is keeping busy.
Searchinson blocks a body shot from Yung Gai. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Searchinson misses with a body punch.
Searchinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yung Gai is working Searchinson over against the cage.
Yung Gai lands with a left to the head.
Searchinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Searchinson fails to land.
Searchinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung Gai pushes Searchinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Searchinson lands a nice uppercut.
Searchinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yung Gai controls his hands.
Yung Gai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Searchinsons head.
Searchinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Yung Gai.#T3#
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Searchinson throws a counter combo.
Searchinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Searchinson misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Searchinson. Those never looked like landing.
Yung Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Searchinson misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Yung Gai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yung Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bony Searchinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Searchinson throws a low kick, looking for Yung Gai's leg but Yung Gai calmly moves out of range.
Yung Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Searchinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yung Gai misses with a hook.
It seemed like Searchinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yung Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Searchinson is looking for the big counter here.
Searchinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yung Gai eats them both and turns towards Searchinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Searchinson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Searchinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Yung Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Yung Gai dodges the punch combination from Searchinson.
A head kick misses from Searchinson.
Searchinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Yung Gai is just out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Searchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Searchinson feints the counter takedown.
Searchinson tries to land a leg kick but Yung Gai saw it coming and moves away.
Searchinson misses with a head kick.
Searchinson scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Searchinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yung Gai is trying to keep an underhook but Searchinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Yung Gai is not content to let Searchinson control the position.
Yung Gai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Searchinson stops Yung Gai from getting back to his feet.
Yung Gai is controlling Searchinson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bony Searchinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Searchinson throws a right and a left that Yung Gai avoids nicely.
Searchinson throws a leg kick but Yung Gai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yung Gai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Searchinson throws a big shot that misses.
Yung Gai staying out of range there.
Yung Gai takes one to the chin there.
Yung Gai connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Searchinson.
Searchinson throws a jab when Yung Gai was well out of range.
Searchinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson misses with a wild combination.
Yung Gai takes one to the side of the head.
Searchinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yung Gai finds it's way round the side to connect with Searchinson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Searchinson ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
It seemed like Searchinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Searchinson slips a jab from Yung Gai.#CL#
Yung Gai clinches up against the cage.
Sum Yung Gai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Searchinson misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Searchinson up against the cage.
Searchinson can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Searchinson has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Searchinson.
Searchinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Yung Gai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Searchinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Searchinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yung Gai controls his hands.
Searchinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
Searchinson misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai lands a right hand. #T2#
Yung Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Searchinson letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
Searchinson tries a body shot but Yung Gai blocks it.
Yung Gai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Searchinson backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yung Gai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Searchinson is looking for a takedown.
Searchinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Searchinson.
A head punch on the inside from Searchinson fails to land.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Searchinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bony Searchinson.#T3#
Searchinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yung Gai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai is leaning against Searchinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Searchinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai tries to throw a body punch but Searchinson avoids it by throwing Yung Gai back against the cage.
Searchinson trying to land knees to the body.
Yung Gai digs a right hand underneath Searchinson's ribcage. Searchinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yung Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yung Gai stops a takedown attempt from Searchinson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yung Gai.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yung Gai cracks Searchinson with a nice body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai gets through Searchinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Searchinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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!
A short left from Yung Gai.
Searchinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Yung Gai controls his hands.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Searchinson up against the cage.
Yung Gai pushes Searchinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yung Gai lands with a right to the head.
Yung Gai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Searchinson is rocked!
Yung Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Searchinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yung Gai finish him?
Searchinson misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yung Gai stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
A hook to the body from Yung Gai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yung Gai.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sum Yung Gai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yung Gai 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Yung Gai!
A relieved looking Sum Yung Gai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SSSD 45: Vurris/Slumponyhu
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Yung Gai clinches up against the cage.
Yung Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Cartwright jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Yung Gai stalling in the clinch.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Cartwright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cartwright's gas tank.
Yung Gai scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Yung Gai is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yung Gai continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Yung Gai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sum Yung Gai.
Yung Gai sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright tries to land a front kick but Yung Gai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yung Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Yung Gai wants to clinch#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Yung Gai didn't expect that.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright wants to control but Yung Gai is keeping him busy.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yung Gai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Yung Gai dodges it nicely.
Well, if Cartwright 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.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartwright is trying to control. Yung Gai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yung Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yung Gai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yung Gai looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Yung Gai scores with a hook.#CL2#
Yung Gai moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Cartwright with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Yung Gai moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away
and Cartwright counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Yung Gai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Cartwright pulls guard effortlessly.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yung Gai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.#T2#
Yung Gai won't allow Cartwright to sweep him here.
Yung Gai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from.
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Yung Gai from standing up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yung Gai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Yung Gai counters by clinching up.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Cartwright jumps into guard, dragging Yung Gai to the mat.
Yung Gai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.#T4##SU2#
Cartwright is working an open guard so Yung Gai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yung Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai lands with a right hand.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yung Gai's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Cartwright is looking to counter punch.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Yung Gai wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Yung Gai throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Yung Gai connects with a single shot there.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yung Gai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yung Gai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartwright.
Yung Gai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Yung Gai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Yung Gai manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Yung Gai moves out of range.
A nice side step and Yung Gai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yung Gai.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yung Gai sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Cartwright.
Yung Gai looks to clinch #TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright trying to control but Yung Gai is working from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung Gai is retaining full guard.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Yung Gai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yung Gai wants to stand up but Cartwright is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yung Gai lands a nice looking body shot.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright with a hook.
Cartwright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yung Gai backs up against the cage.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Yung Gai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartwright doesn't seem bothered though.
Cartwright throws a jab when Yung Gai was well out of range.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance. #T4#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yung Gai as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Yung Gai thuds his right hand into Cartwright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright. #CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yung Gai. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Yung Gai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yung Gai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses the jab.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai misses the jab.
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range. #TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yung Gai did well to prevent Cartwright getting side control.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Yung Gai dodges it nicely.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yung Gai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain the position but Cartwright is very close to passing his half guard.
Yung Gai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yung Gai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
Cartwright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Yung Gai stuns Cartwright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yung Gai clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Yung Gai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yung Gai continues to drive forward.
Yung Gai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright. #T4#
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yung Gai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yung Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung Gai throws a good cross that connects.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yung Gai as he jumps to the side.
Cartwright sets himself, and Yung Gai steps forward looking for the clinch! Cartwright avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Yung Gai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartwright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yung Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yung Gai looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Yung Gai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.#TD#
Cartwright scores with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #T1#
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Yung Gai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Yung Gai!#REVB#
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yung Gai wants to get up but he can't break Cartwright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Yung Gai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yung Gai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3##TD#
Cartwright closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cartwright lands in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Sum Yung Gai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Yung Gai is retaining full guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smashy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright throwing strikes from guard but Yung Gai blocks nicely.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sum Yung Gai.
I've got Yung Gai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 46:50
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sum Yung Gai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Yung Gai swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yung Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yung Gai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai connects with a right hand. Cartwright shakes it off.
Cartwright throws a lazy uppercut
and Yung Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Yung Gai finds it's way through Cartwright's defenses. #T1#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Yung Gai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yung Gai scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cartwright fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Yung Gai.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright scores with the left hand. Yung Gai knows he should have avoided that one.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range. #CL2#
Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Yung Gai working aggressively here.
Cartwright is trying to drag Yung Gai to the mat but Yung Gai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Yung Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling him.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright has had enough of the clinch but Yung Gai keeps him there for the moment.
Cartwright is trying to force a seperation but Yung Gai has the dominant position.
A short right from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Yung Gai on the inside. #T4#
Yung Gai leaning against his opponent.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land. #TD#
Cartwright decides to pull guard.
Cartwright has control of Yung Gai's left arm, preventing Yung Gai from doing any damage.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cartwright pulls Yung Gai in close to his closed guard and prevents Yung Gai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Cartwright won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Yung Gai avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown. Yung Gai fights it but they end up in guard.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard.
Yung Gai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yung Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to work some ground and pound but Yung Gai has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Yung Gai's brow.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #T1#
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright won't allow Yung Gai to sweep him here.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a single leg into guard. Yung Gai didn't expect that. #T2#
Yung Gai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright postures up in Yung Gai's guard and throws a big left but Yung Gai blocks it.
Cartwright looking to sit in guard and control but Yung Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yung Gai is fighting to break Cartwright's control of his arms but Cartwright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yung Gai tries to stand but Cartwright is controlling from the bottom.
Cartwright seems keen to control Yung Gai's posture.
Yung Gai wanted to stand there but Cartwright had control of the position. #T3#
Yung Gai wants to stand and escape but instead Cartwright has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Yung Gai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
Yung Gai has his hands on Cartwright's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yung Gai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cartwright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yung Gai eats them both and turns towards Cartwright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Yung Gai darts in trying to clinch
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Yung Gai closes the distance and pushes Cartwright back into the cage.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yung Gai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cartwright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartwright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yung Gai enables Cartwright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yung Gai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yung Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yung Gai keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Cartwright won't allow Yung Gai to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Yung Gai clinches with his opponent.
Yung Gai presses Cartwright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yung Gai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Yung Gai is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai is pushing Cartwright up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yung Gai tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yung Gai lands a left hand.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Cartwright jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Cartwright around his waist. Cartwright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yung Gai scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Yung Gai misses with the head strike.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yung Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cartwright letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Smashy Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartwright digs a good body shot into Yung Gai's ribs.
Cartwright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yung Gai avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Cartwright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yung Gai tries to clinch #TD#
so Cartwright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yung Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Yung Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Yung Gai's brow.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yung Gai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cartwright looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Cartwright passes into half guard.
Yung Gai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Yung Gai dodges it nicely.
Yung Gai is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yung Gai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cartwright lands a really nice looking cross but Yung Gai seems unphased.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartwright finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
Cartwright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yung Gai is able to avoid easily.
Sum Yung Gai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yung Gai works Cartwright's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright had his way with Sum Yung Gai in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the head.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up.
Cartwright moves forwards but Yung Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Cartwright misses.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Yung Gai wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Yung Gai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai scores with a hook.
Yung Gai throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai connects with a body shot.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Yung Gai.
It looked like Cartwright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Yung Gai misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yung Gai won't be happy with that.
Yung Gai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Yung Gai is trying to remain composed but Cartwright is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cartwright misses with punches from the back.
Cartwright throwing sloppy strikes.
Cartwright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Yung Gai is looking for a way out.
Cartwright misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Cartwright controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is landing with strikes. Yung Gai can't take much more of this.
Cartwright loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Yung Gai hold on?
Cartwright throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cartwright is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cartwright gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cartwright gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cartwright apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yung Gai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
A jab from Yung Gai misses.
Cartwright appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cartwright shoots in but Yung Gai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yung Gai scores with a punch to the head.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yung Gai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Yung Gai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yung Gai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yung Gai with a jab.
Cartwright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yung Gai throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yung Gai throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yung Gai is fending him off so far but Cartwright persists. Nope, Yung Gai circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai wants to clinch.
As Yung Gai tries to get set, Cartwright tries to push him back and clinch up but Yung Gai manages to avoid the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sum Yung Gai.
I think Yung Gai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Smashy Cartwright retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SSSD 37: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Yung Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yung Gai ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
Cartwright swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Yung Gai moves into the clinch.
A short left from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai stalls.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yung Gai is defending well.
I was talking to Cartwright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punchy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Yung Gai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartwright's elbow.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Yung Gai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Yung Gai tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it.
Yung Gai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yung Gai is defending well.#T2#
Yung Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai slowing the pace effectively.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yung Gai walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cartwright looks to land a combination but Yung Gai avoids it well.
Yung Gai wants to counter with a clinch but Cartwright pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung Gai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Cartwright takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yung Gai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yung Gai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Cartwright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Yung Gai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cartwright! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Yung Gai is unloading with more strikes now! Cartwright drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Yung Gai!
Sum Yung Gai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF LVI
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Yung Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai presses Kwong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pushes Kwong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwong gets an underhook and turns Yung Gai into the cage.
I was talking to Yung Gai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong has Yung Gai pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kwong has had enough of the clinch but Yung Gai keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Kwong letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
Kwong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kwong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kwong.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Yung Gai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong works on Yung Gai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong is stalling here.
A short left from Kwong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwong cracks Yung Gai with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kwong clinches up with Yung Gai and pushes him back against the cage.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwong controls his hands. #T3#
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kwong breaks the clinch.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong tries to clinch but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Yung Gai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Yung Gai and move into the clinch position.
Kwong lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwong, as that shot connected.
Kwong digs a good body shot into Yung Gai's ribs.
Kwong moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwong! #ROC2#Yung Gai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Oh Yung Gai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##CL2#
Kwong closes the distance and clinches.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Good body shot from Kwong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai trying to control the position but instead, Kwong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung Gai into the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong lands with a left to the head.
Yung Gai leaning against his opponent.
Kwong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kwong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yung Gai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kwong scrambles back to his feet.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Yung Gai punishes Kwong's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yung Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwong at a distance.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Yung Gai circles away.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yung Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kwong.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kwong.
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!
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Yung Gai checks a low kick from Kwong.#CL#
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwong gets through Yung Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong gets through Yung Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwong digs a right hand into Yung Gai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yung Gai's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yung Gai as Kwong tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kwong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong tries to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwong. #T3#
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
Kwong pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung Gai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong lands with a right to the head.
Kwong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kwong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kwong tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwong lands a right hand.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong tries to stall but Yung Gai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Yung Gai trying to stall but Kwong improves his position.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Kwong wants to take the fight to the mat but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
Yung Gai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yung Gai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kwong wants a takedown.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwasi Kwong.
Kwong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kwong tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai is trying to stall.
Yung Gai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kwong takes a swing at Yung Gai's ribcage but misses.
Yung Gai takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Yung Gai has managed to clinch.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong works on Yung Gai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
The crowd cheers as Kwong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yung Gai doesn't seem phased though.
Kwong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Kwong is looking to chop away at Yung Gai's legs.
Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Kwong breaks away and moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a wild combination.
Yung Gai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kwong. Kwong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Kwong misses.
As Kwong tries to get set, Yung Gai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwong manages to avoid the attempt.
Yung Gai lands a nice hook to Kwong's body. Kwong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Kwong breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Kwong against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong looking to slow down the pace here.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kwong tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai is stalling here.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Kwong is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Yung Gai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Kwong. #BC2#
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Yung Gai walks into a straight right hand from Kwong.
Kwong lands a right hook to the body.
Kwong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Kwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong jabs at Yung Gai's body.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Kwong in a clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Kwong trying to control the position but instead, Yung Gai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kwong into the cage.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
The referee calls for Yung Gai to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwasi Kwong.
Well Kwong 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A relieved looking Kwasi Kwong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Brodie does it's job there.
Brodie misses with a wild combination.
Brodie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Brodie's shoulder, as Brodie tries to avoid the shot.
Brodie avoids the body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Brodie circles away and keeps his distance.
Brodie looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range.
Brodie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Yung Gai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to break the clinch but Brodie has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Yung Gai.
Brodie misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Yung Gai breaks from the clinch.
Brodie ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Brodie throws out a counter right but Yung Gai avoids it with no problem.
Brodie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodie scores with the left hand. Yung Gai knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Brodie in a clinch.
Brodie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Brodie. #T1#
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brodie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai lands a hook that snaps the head of Brodie backwards.
I was talking to Yung Gai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Yung Gai breaks from the clinch.
Brodie throws a big shot that misses.
Brodie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yung Gai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brodie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brodie swings for the body but Yung Gai moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Brodie.
Brodie cracks Yung Gai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brodie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brodie fails to land with a series of punches.
Yung Gai looks to throw the jab but Brodie is out of range.
Nice cross by Yung Gai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodie dips to his left and cracks Yung Gai with an uppercut!
Brodie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Yung Gai instigates a clinch.
Brodie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brodie has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brodie backwards. #ROC#Brodie is rocked!#T2##BC#
Yung Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brodie gets tackled into the cage by Yung Gai. Yung Gai maintains the clinch.
Brodie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Brodie controls the action.
Yung Gai prevents a body shot from Brodie.
Brodie is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai tries to work over Brodie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brodie blocking some punches.
Brodie is trying to stall. #BC#
Yung Gai breaks from the clinch.
Brodie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yung Gai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Brodie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brodie misses with a straight right.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Brodie breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Brodie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yung Gai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Yung Gai moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Brodie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Yung Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brodie.
Brodie lands a jab.
Yung Gai slips under a jab from Brodie.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Brodie circles away.
Brodie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brodie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brodie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yung Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brodie.
A head kick misses from Brodie. #CL#
Yung Gai moves into the clinch.#BC#
Yung Gai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Brodie falls backwards - clearly groggy! Yung Gai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Yung Gai!
After winning the bout, Sum Yung Gai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yung Gai at a distance. #TD2#
Kong dives in and scores a takedown into Yung Gai's guard.
Yung Gai is controlling Kong's posture.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yung Gai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a strike but Yung Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Yung Gai gets to his feet - Kong follows without any prompting.
Kong misses with a hook.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Yung Gai cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage. #T1#
Kong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yung Gai to keep the fight standing.
Yung Gai prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Yung Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yung Gai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like King Kong has been cut.#TD2#
Kong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yung Gai struggling a bit here.
Kong lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung Gai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Kong prevents Yung Gai from standing back up.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Yung Gai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yung Gai is pressing down on Kong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Kong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kong throws a strike but Yung Gai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Yung Gai is looking to stand up but Kong won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kong wants to sweep here but Yung Gai controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Kong is working an open guard so Yung Gai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kong slips under a jab from Yung Gai.
Kong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Yung Gai just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yung Gai did well to prevent Kong getting side control.
Yung Gai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kong.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong cracks Yung Gai with a solid left hand.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong throws an elbow that misses. Yung Gai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Yung Gai!#REVR#
Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Yung Gai stands up and waves to Kong to follow him. #T4##CL2#
Kong closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Yung Gai breaks from the clinch.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yung Gai did well to prevent Kong getting side control.
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!
Kong throws a strike but Yung Gai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yung Gai controlling the position.
Kong throws an elbow that misses. Yung Gai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Yung Gai!#REVR##SU#
Yung Gai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kong, up you get!
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kong.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Kong.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong shoots in for a double leg but Yung Gai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Yung Gai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Kong'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#
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung Gai jabs Kong right on the nose. Kong blinks but takes it well.
Yung Gai misses with a hook.
Yung Gai weaves into range and cracks Kong right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kong goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Yung Gai is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sum Yung Gai!
Our winner, Sum Yung Gai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IXF XLVIII
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Osmanoglu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osmanoglu.#CL#
Yung Gai instigates a clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Osmanoglu misses with a body punch.
Osmanoglu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osmanoglu backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Osmanoglu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmanoglu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai blocks a body shot from Osmanoglu.
Yung Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osmanoglu backwards. #BC#
Yung Gai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and pushes Osmanoglu back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Osmanoglu is trying to maintain a safe position but Yung Gai gets an underhook and turns Osmanoglu into the cage.
Yung Gai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osmanoglu's efforts to push away.
Osmanoglu tries to pull guard but Yung Gai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Osmanoglu jumps guard but Yung Gai stands there with Osmanoglu around his waist. Osmanoglu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osman Osmanoglu.
Osmanoglu has Yung Gai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yung Gai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osmanoglu is trying to stall.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the side of Osmanoglu's head.
Osmanoglu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yung Gai.#BC#
Yung Gai manages to break the clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a straight left.
Osmanoglu wants to counter the offense by Yung Gai and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Yung Gai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osmanoglu moves away.
Yung Gai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yung Gai slaps away a takedown attempt from Osmanoglu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and pushes Osmanoglu back into the cage.#BC#
Yung Gai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Osmanoglu clinches.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osmanoglu blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Osmanoglu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yung Gai.
Osmanoglu wants to break free but Yung Gai has control. #T3#
Osmanoglu can't break the clinch.
Osmanoglu tries to pull guard but Yung Gai won't allow it.
Osmanoglu is trying to maintain a safe position but Yung Gai gets an underhook and turns Osmanoglu into the cage.
Yung Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osmanoglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Yung Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Osmanoglu tries to pull guard but Yung Gai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yung Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osmanoglu's elbow.
Yung Gai lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Osmanoglu is rocked!
Yung Gai prevents Osmanoglu from breaking the clinch.
Osmanoglu is still on wobbly legs! Can Yung Gai finish him?
Yung Gai cracks Osmanoglu with a nice body shot.
Osmanoglu looks winded!#BC#
Yung Gai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osmanoglu walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Yung Gai! 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 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sum Yung Gai!
During a confident post fight interview, Sum Yung Gai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
Philips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yung Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trevor Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Philips moves away from the strike by Yung Gai.
Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Philips.
Philips throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Philips. That snapped Yung Gai's head back.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Philips is just out of range.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Yung Gai lands.
Yung Gai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Philips. Beautiful body shot.
Philips scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Philips cracks Yung Gai with an uppercut from hell and Yung Gai crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Philips's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Yung Gai is rocked!
Yung Gai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh Yung Gai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philips is fighting to break Yung Gai's control of his arms but Yung Gai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Philips looking to sit in guard and control but Yung Gai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yung Gai stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
Yung Gai tries to stand but Philips is controlling from the bottom.
Philips wants to sweep but no luck.
Yung Gai wants to get up but he can't break Philips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Yung Gai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Philips, up you get! #T2#
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips tries for a takedown but Yung Gai circles away easily
and Yung Gai counters with a left to the body.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Philips misses. #TD2#
Philips drives through with a takedown into Yung Gai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Philips being controlled here momentarily.
Yung Gai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Philips controls the pace.
Philips throwing strikes but missing.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Philips wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
Philips not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yung Gai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philips's guard. #REVR##SU#
Yung Gai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
Philips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Philips paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Philips tries to clinch up
and Yung Gai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philips has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
Philips misses with a combination
and Yung Gai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Philips is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai digs a good hook to Philips's body.
Yung Gai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Philips looks winded!
Yung Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot
and Philips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Philips throws an off balance right hand
and Yung Gai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Philips. Beautiful body shot.
Yung Gai lands with a straight right. Philips didn't see that one coming.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yung Gai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Philips throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevor Philips will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Philips finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
Philips lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Philips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Philips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yung Gai.
Philips lands with a cross.
Yung Gai misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Philips catches Yung Gai napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Yung Gai to the canvas!
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!
Philips controlling from the top position.
Philips wants to control from the top but Yung Gai keeps moving. #T1#
Philips wants to pass the guard but Yung Gai is keeping the position.
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yung Gai has Philips pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Philips sizes up Yung Gai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trevor Philips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yung Gai misses the jab.
Philips works the jab nicely.
Philips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yung Gai.
Philips misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Philips cracks Yung Gai with a big right hand and Yung Gai goes down!
Philips is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Philips trying to control the position from guard on top but Yung Gai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Yung Gai seems keen to control Philips's posture.
Philips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philips is still trying to improve position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yung Gai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Philips. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Philips lands with an overhand left.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Yung Gai scores with a jab to the body.
Philips misses with a straight right.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Philips.
Yung Gai throws a big shot that misses.
Philips misses with an uppercut.
Philips throws a shot to the body.
Yung Gai misses with a hook. Philips ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips misses the jab.
Yung Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yung Gai ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
A little feinted left hand from Yung Gai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Philips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yung Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Philips fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Philips lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Philips 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Yung Gai scores with a body shot.
Philips moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Philips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Philips.
Philips avoids the body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai moves out of range as Philips strikes.
It looked like Yung Gai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philips drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yung Gai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Philips misses.
Philips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Philips misses with a left hand
and Yung Gai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Philips thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips misses with a combination
and Yung Gai counters with a right hand to the body.
Philips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Philips throws a shot from downtown. Yung Gai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Yung Gai.
Philips connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Philips ducks under a wild hook from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai staying out of range there.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Philips at a distance.
Philips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Philips.
Philips slips a straight right by Yung Gai.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yung Gai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yung Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Philips lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Philips's shoulder, as Philips tries to avoid the shot.
Philips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai.
And Philips tries to counter it with a takedown but Yung Gai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Yung Gai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Philips throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Yung Gai's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Philips dives in looking to finish as Yung Gai flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Philips's strikes! Philips is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Yung Gai's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Yung Gai was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Philips!

Event: IXF XXIX
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Yung Gai leaves Caramel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Caramel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yung Gai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caramel working some strikes from top position.
Yung Gai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caramel on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caramel throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung Gai managing to control the position.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caramel with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caramel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caramel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Caramel throws a big right hand that misses.
Caramel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caramel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Caramel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yung Gai looking to control.
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yung Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caramel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yung Gai.
A little jabbing left from Caramel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sum Yung Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Caramel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
Caramel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yung Gai avoids it really well and circles away.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Caramel.
Caramel slips under a jab.
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Yung Gai misses.
Yung Gai throws a good cross that connects.
Yung Gai misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Caramel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Caramel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caramel throwing shots but Yung Gai is blocking nicely.
Yung Gai tries to roll over but Caramel keeps him under control.
Caramel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Yung Gai is not content to let Caramel control the position.
Caramel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai is not content to let Caramel control the position.
Caramel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caramel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yung Gai's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yung Gai is looking for a sweep. Caramel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caramel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yung Gai defending well though.
Yung Gai is refusing to be controlled, as Caramel sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caramel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caramel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caramel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Caramel is nestled in close to Yung Gai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caramel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yung Gai is not content to let Caramel control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yung Gai!
Caramel landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominique Caramel dominated that round.
That's time! Yung Gai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Yung Gai misses. #TD2#
Caramel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yung Gai!
Caramel is chipping away with strikes.
Caramel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Caramel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Caramel lands a few punches from side control.
Caramel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yung Gai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yung Gai holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel working the ground and pound.
Caramel is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Caramel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yung Gai to see if he's OK.#ROC2#Yung Gai is rocked!
Caramel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oh Yung Gai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caramel in side control, throwing shots but Yung Gai defends.
Yung Gai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caramel.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.
Yung Gai tries to bench press Caramel off him but Caramel keeps the position.
Caramel is working Yung Gai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caramel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Caramel is working Yung Gai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yung Gai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yung Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yung Gai tries to get out of the position.
Caramel scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Yung Gai is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Caramel can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
Dominique Caramel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
Cannson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yung Gai looks to throw the jab but Cannson is out of range.
Cannson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung Gai.#KD#
Yung Gai cracks Cannson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cannson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yung Gai finish him? #ROC#Cannson is rocked!
Yung Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yung Gai lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sum Yung Gai!
A victorious Sum Yung Gai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Steve Cannson stepped up to the mic, saying 'There was an Eye Poke!! Didn't you see that Eye Poke?!'.

Event: IXF XV
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Young Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Boy misses.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young Gai as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Young Gai misses its intended target. #CL#
Young Gai closes the distance and clinches.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young Gai scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
Young Gai lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Young Gai lands with a left to the head.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Young Gai controls the action.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but Young Gai blocks with his arms.
Boy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Young Gai tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Young Gai back against the cage.
Young Gai lands with a right to the head.
Young Gai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Boy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy is still on wobbly legs! Can Young Gai finish him?
Young Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young Gai avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Young Gai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boy looks winded!
Young Gai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Boy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Boy drops to his knees and Young Gai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Young Gai!
During a confident post fight interview, Sum Young Gai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Hobbes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Gai avoids the head kick by Hobbes.
Hobbes throws a head kick but Young Gai moves out of range.
Young Gai is looking to counter the offense by Hobbes and move into the clinch.
Hobbes looks for the body kick but Young Gai saw that one coming.
Hobbes blocks a jab.
Young Gai takes a swing at Hobbes's ribcage but misses.
Young Gai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hobbes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Young Gai throws a jab when Hobbes was well out of range.
Sum Young Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbes ducks under a wild hook from Young Gai.
Young Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Gai misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Young Gai clinches up against the cage.
Hobbes is looking to break free of the clinch but Young Gai has double underhooks.
Young Gai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young Gai misses with a body punch.
Young Gai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young Gai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hobbes wants to get back to striking at distance but Young Gai won't allow it.
Young Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Young Gai.
Hobbes looks winded!
Young Gai pushes Hobbes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young Gai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Hobbes is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Young Gai.
Hobbes is still on wobbly legs! Can Young Gai finish him?
Young Gai dips a shoulder and cracks Hobbes with a mighty uppercut! Hobbes falls back against the cage and Young Gai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hobbes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Young Gai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Young Gai!
A victorious Sum Young Gai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF VI
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
Powaaah ducks under a wild hook from Young Gai.#CL2#
Young Gai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Powaaah is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Young Gai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young Gai lands with a short shot to the head.
Young Gai lands a right hand.
Young Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Powaaah controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Young Gai as Powaaah tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Young Gai.
Young Gai pushes Powaaah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Powaaah is rocked!
Young Gai pushes Powaaah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Powaaah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powaaah is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Young Gai.
Young Gai dips a shoulder and cracks Powaaah with a mighty uppercut! Powaaah falls back against the cage and Young Gai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Powaaah is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Young Gai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Young Gai!
A very excited looking Sum Young Gai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Young Gai's corner calls for a 1-2. Young Gai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Young Gai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shinmen doesn't seem bothered though.
Young Gai moves out of range of the strikes.
Young Gai tries to clinch but Shinmen moves away #TD2#
and Shinmen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shinmen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young Gai defending well though.
Shinmen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young Gai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shinmen.
Young Gai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shinmen.
Shinmen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Young Gai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shinmen.
Shinmen won't allow Young Gai to get back to his feet.
Young Gai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young Gai tries to get out of the position.
Shinmen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young Gai is pulling down on Shinmen's head to control his posture.
Young Gai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Shinmen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shinmen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young Gai punishes Shinmen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Young Gai as Shinmen shoots in.
Young Gai lands with a shot to the body.
Young Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinmen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Shinmen tries to keep at a distance but Young Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shinmen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Shinmen struggles to land a body shot inside as Young Gai controls his hands.
Shinmen lands with a right to the head.
Shinmen misses with a punch on the inside.
Shinmen blocks a body shot from Young Gai.
Young Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shinmen can't find room to land a body shot as Young Gai controls the action.
Young Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shinmen tries to circle away but Young Gai has him pinned against the cage.
Young Gai lands with a right to the head.
Young Gai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shinmen is trying to break the clinch but Young Gai is controlling him.
Young Gai is leaning against Shinmen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinmen tries to work over Young Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shinmen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young Gai's elbow.
A body shot lands from Young Gai.
Shinmen looks winded!
A short uppercut from Young Gai.
Young Gai lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Young Gai.
Young Gai works on Shinmen's body with a couple of short punches.
Young Gai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinmen backwards.
Young Gai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shinmen or not.
Young Gai lands a left hand.
A short right from Young Gai. #ROC#Shinmen is rocked!#T3#
Young Gai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shinmen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Young Gai is unloading with more strikes now! Shinmen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sum Young Gai!
A very excited looking Sum Young Gai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2021

#R1#
Trym lands a two punch combo.
Young Gai lands a jab.#CL#
Young Gai closes the distance and pushes Trym back into the cage.
Young Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Young Gai could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Young Gai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young Gai lands with a left to the head.
Trym blocking some punches.
Young Gai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trym backwards.
Young Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young Gai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young Gai scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Young Gai.
Young Gai scores with a shot to the side of Trym's head.
Young Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Trym.
Young Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Trym controls the action. #T1#
Trym jumps guard but Young Gai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trym looks winded!
Good body shot from Young Gai.
Trym takes a shot to the head.
Young Gai lands a left hand.
Young Gai gets through Trym's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trym backwards.
Young Gai pushes Trym back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young Gai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young Gai is leaning against Trym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young Gai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Young Gai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Young Gai lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young Gai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young Gai gets through Trym's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young Gai lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Young Gai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young Gai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Trym is rocked!
Nice body punch from Young Gai - that landed with a thud.
Trym is still on wobbly legs! Can Young Gai finish him?
Young Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Young Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young Gai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Trym with a big uppercut! Trym tries to clinch up but Young Gai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Trym to the mat! Trym covers up and Young Gai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sum Young Gai!
A victorious Sum Young Gai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2021

#R1#
Cam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young Gai.
Young Gai defending well as Cam loads up on a big left hand.
Young Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cam at a distance.
A jab from Cam misses.
Young Gai looks to throw the jab but Cam is out of range.
Young Gai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cam slips a straight right by Young Gai.
Cam misses with a straight right.
Cam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young Gai.
Cam 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.
Cam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young Gai.
Young Gai misses with a body shot. #CL#
Cam gets tackled into the cage by Young Gai. Young Gai maintains the clinch.
Young Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Young Gai is leaning against Cam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Young Gai.
Nice body punch from Young Gai - that landed with a thud.
Cam looks winded!
Young Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young Gai lands a body punch.
Young Gai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Young Gai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cam backwards.
A shot in the inside from Young Gai.
Young Gai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cam backwards.
Young Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Young Gai on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Cam is rocked!
Young Gai lands a body shot.
Cam is still on wobbly legs! Can Young Gai finish him?
Young Gai scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Young Gai.
Cam seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Young Gai as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young Gai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Young Gai.
Young Gai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Young Gai.
Nice body punch from Young Gai - that landed with a thud.
Young Gai lands a body shot.
Young Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Young Gai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Young Gai as the two fighters clinch.
Young Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
Young Gai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cam with a big uppercut! Cam tries to clinch up but Young Gai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cam to the mat! Cam covers up and Young Gai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sum Young Gai!
A victorious Sum Young Gai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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