Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1051 Hawk v Nuufo
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Durant throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Chai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai working Durant over with knees to the body.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Durant is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Durant breaks from the clinch.
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant sets himself, and Chai steps forward looking for the clinch! Durant avoids it this time.
A big right from Durant misses.
Chai throws a series of punches but Durant avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durant misses with a looping right.#T1#
Durant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Durant scores with a punch to the head.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durant.
As Durant backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Durant manages to avoid it all.
Durant misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durant. #CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Durant against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Durant avoids the damage to the body.
Durant is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Durant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Durant's ribcage.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Durant is breathing heavily.
Chai crunches a lovely knee into Durant's ribcage.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Durant is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Oh Durant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands a big right hand that drops Durant! The killer instinct kicks in and Chai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
A very excited looking Chaikka Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Reemer lands a body shot.
Reemer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Reemer lands with a nice body kick.
Reemer throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reemer looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Reemer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reemer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Reemer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Reemer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reemer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reemer is controlling the pace.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reemer.
Reemer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Reemer there. #T2#
Reemer trying to control from Chai's half guard. Chai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reemer.
Reemer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reemer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reemer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reemer throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reemer's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVB#
Reemer wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai won't allow Reemer to get back to his feet.
Reemer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reemer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.
Chai slips a jab from Reemer.
Reemer avoids the head kick by Chai.
Reemer throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai walks into a jab.
Reemer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chai counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Reemer lands a two punch combo.
Reemer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reemer on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reemer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a hook but Reemer blocks it.
No luck for Reemer with that takedown attempt.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reemer throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reemer.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Reemer and move into the clinch position.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reemer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reemer swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reemer's knee momentarily.
Reemer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. 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.
Reemer tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reemer misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Reemer throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Reemer misses with a hook.#T1#
Chai misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reemer takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reemer throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Reemer cracks Chai with a good jab.#CL2#
Chai has managed to clinch.
Reemer lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reemer. #TD#
Reemer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reemer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reemer's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good control from Chai.
Reemer wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Reemer's body.
Reemer wants to get back to his feet.
Chai controls the action.#T3#
Reemer wants to get back to his feet.
Chai controlling the position well here. Reemer rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reemer is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Reemer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reemer throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Reemer misses with a double jab
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Reemer.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reemer.
Reemer throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reemer just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Reemer circles away.
Reemer throws a big counter combination but Chai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reemer throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Reemer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reemer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reemer cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Reemer. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Reemer scores with a jab to the head.
Reemer looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Reemer.
Chai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reemer.
Reemer throws a right hand that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Reemer gets tackled into the cage by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Reemer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reemer's elbow.
Reemer wants to take the fight to the mat but Chai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chai pushes Reemer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reemer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Reemer back into the cage.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Reemer blocks with his arms.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hole Reemer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reemer's face.
Knees to the body from Chai.
A knee to the head by Chai. #CUT2#Hole Reemer's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chai obliges.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reemer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reemer backwards. #ROC2#Reemer is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Reemer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai blocking some punches.
Reemer seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Chaikka Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai gets through Reemer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Reemer won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reemer or not.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reemer backwards.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Reemer blocks it.
Chai landing knees to the head.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Hole Reemer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai digs a right hand into Reemer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reemer's gas tank.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reemer.
Chai working Reemer over with knees to the body.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai landing knees to the body.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reemer's elbow.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reemer is defending well for now.#T4#
Reemer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Reemer.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Reemer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Reemer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
Chai pushes Reemer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reemer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaikka Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reemer is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Chai.
Reemer takes a shot to the head.
Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chaikka Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024

#R1#
Ali'i swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Ali'i and move into the clinch position.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali'i moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali'i connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Ali'i throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali'i takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali'i tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai moves away from the strike by Ali'i. #CL2#
Chai forces Ali'i back against the ropes and clinches.
Ali'i's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Chai.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali'i lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali'i lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai prevents Ali'i from breaking the clinch.
Ali'i scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai gets through Ali'i's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ali'i.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chai.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ali'i takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai gets through Ali'i's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Ali'i tries to break Chai's hands from around his neck, Chai unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Ali'i will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: H31
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that Tua semi-blocks.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Tua lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Tua scores with a decent looking hook.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Tua counters with a thumping low kick.
Tua blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tua slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Tua.
Chai slips under a jab.
Tua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Tua finds it's target.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Tua counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Tua closes the distance and catches Chai with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Chai is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Chai is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Chai is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Tua takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Beta Tua, 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: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Chai takes a swing at Durand Jr's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Durand Jr thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Chai misses. #KD#
Chai throws out a head kick that Durand Jr doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Durand Jr crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Durand Jr's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#It looks like Jacques Durand Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durand Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well.
Durand Jr looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Durand Jr throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Durand Jr moves out of range easily.
Durand Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Chai manages to duck under it in time.
Durand Jr with a nice calf kick.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Durand Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Durand Jr misses.
Durand Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Durand Jr blocks the low kick.
Durand Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durand Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Durand Jr throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Durand Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durand Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand Jr. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand Jr lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a series of punches but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Durand Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durand Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chai slips a straight right by Durand Jr.
Chai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durand Jr takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Durand Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Chai.
Durand Jr is looking to clinch.
Chai throws a body punch but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Durand Jr. Chai shrugs it off though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Durand Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Durand Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Durand Jr takes a step back to recover.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Durand Jr finds it's target.
Durand Jr feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Durand Jr saw that one coming.
Durand Jr thumps Chai with a low kick.
Durand Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.#T2#
A head kick misses from Durand Jr.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durand Jr.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai swings for the body but Durand Jr moves out of range.
Durand Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durand Jr tries to clinch up.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Durand Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durand Jr throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durand Jr.
Durand Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand Jr'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Durand Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durand Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Durand Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand Jr.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Durand Jr moved away.
Chai connects with a high kick.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand Jr slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Chai blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Durand Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai avoids the body shot from Durand Jr. #T1#
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durand Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Good leg kick by Durand Jr.
Chai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Durand Jr cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Durand Jr's head but Durand Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a lazy head kick
and Durand Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Durand Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durand Jr tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durand Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Durand Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Durand Jr throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.

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 Chaikka Chai.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H22
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Beukeboom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beukeboom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a hook but Beukeboom blocks it.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beukeboom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Beukeboom is just out of range.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beukeboom avoids the head kick by Chai. #T1#
Beukeboom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beukeboom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Chai catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Beukeboom stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Beukeboom walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Beukeboom misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai throws a hook but Beukeboom blocks it.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
Beukeboom slips a jab from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Beukeboom.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A big right from Beukeboom misses.
Chai steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Beukeboom to the mat! Beukeboom looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Chai is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Chai jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Cannabino pushes Chai away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cannabino - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Cannabino clinches up against the ropes.
Chai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chai gets through Cannabino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannabino has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Cannabino pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cannabino.
Cannabino leaning against his opponent.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai lands a body shot.
Cannabino taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Cannabino tries to tie him up.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Cannabino.
Cannabino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cannabino is breathing heavily.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai and Cannabino are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chai throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Cannabino into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chai knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Vitalik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Vitalik avoids it with no problem.
Vitalik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik misses with a combination
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vitalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalik misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
Vitalik misses with a double jab
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Vitalik throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai slips under a jab from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vitalik thinking.
Vitalik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Vitalik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Vitalik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#TD#
Vitalik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Vitalik prevents Chai from escaping the position.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai taking a bit of punishment here - Vitalik scoring with strikes.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chai defending against the ground and pound.
Vitalik scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Vitalik working the strikes but Chai uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Vitalik working the head and body with strikes.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitalik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitalik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Vitalik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vitalik.
Chai pulls Vitalik in close to prevent any damage.
Vitalik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vitalik passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vitalik is looking to stall here but Chai recovers full guard.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vitalik ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#TD#
Vitalik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vitalik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vitalik trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vitalik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Vitalik misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Vitalik working the body and head with strikes.
Vitalik wants to take a breather but Chai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vitalik.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalik.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vitalik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Vitalik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Vitalik throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Vitalik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vitalik is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Vitalik trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vitalik's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVB#
Vitalik looking to control.
Chai is fighting to break Vitalik's control of his arms but Vitalik is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Vitalik tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T4#
Vitalik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back!
Chai has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vitalik punches the canvas rather than the man.
Vitalik somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Chai holding both Vitalik 's hands and preventing any damage.
Vitalik lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vitalik missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Vitalik dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vitalik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vitalik with a body shot.
Vitalik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vitalik throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vitalik cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vitalik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Vitalik misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Chai cracks Vitalik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vitalik to stand back up!#ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!#T1#
Vitalik throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws a fast counter high kick but Vitalik manages to duck under it in time.
Oh Vitalik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalik stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vitalik lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitalik shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Vitalik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.#TD#
Vitalik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Vitalik persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Vitalik is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Vitalik throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Chai is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Vitalik.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chai is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Chai wants to improve his position but Vitalik is controlling well.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Vitalik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vitalik wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vitalik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vitalik loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Vitalik takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.#T4#
Chai misses with a hook.
Vitalik misses the jab.
Vitalik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vitalik throws a combination. Chai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vitalik somewhat.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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 Musa Vitalik.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vitalik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musa Vitalik!

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kardi ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Kardi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kardi persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kardi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kardi 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.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Chai.#T1#
Kardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kardi persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kardi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Kardi ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Chai.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kardi with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kardi fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Kardi shoots in for a double leg but Chai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kardi dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kardi.
Kardi fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kardi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chai was covering up waiting for the punch and Kardi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kardi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Kardi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Kardi is looking to get back to full guard here but Chai has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai prevents Kardi from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kardi.
Chai throws a head kick but Kardi moves out of range.
Kardi feints the counter takedown.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kardi saw that one coming.
Chaikka Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Kardi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kardi is working for a kimura but Chai is defending it quite comfortably.
Rudi Kardi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Kardi 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. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but Chai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kardi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Chai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kardi 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. #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.#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai controlling the leg, holding on 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 Chaikka Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kardi wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Kardi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Kardi with that takedown attempt.
Chai misses the jab.#TD2#
Chai gets caught flat footed, as Kardi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kardi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kardi has Chai in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.#T1#
Kardi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kardi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Kardi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kardi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kardi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kardi wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Kardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kardi keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kardi has his feet on Chai's thighs here. He's pushed Chai off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chai screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Kardi!

Event: SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Duran rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Duran as the two fighters clinch.
Duran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duran's elbow.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Duran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action. #T1#
Chai prevents a body shot from Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Duran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durans head.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Chai. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran avoids the head kick by Chai. #T2#
Duran misses with a looping left.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Duran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Duran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran misses with a hook.
Duran scores with a decent looking hook.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. #CL2#
Duran clinches with his opponent.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran lands a shoulder strike.
Duran misses with some punches.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
Duran lands a left hand.
Duran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Duran tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands. #T4#
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duran.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duran misses the shot to the body.
Duran with a nice cross.
Chai throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range.
Duran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Duran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CUT#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Duran takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran connects with a single shot there.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Duran looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran lands with a good body shot.
Chaikka Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A jab from Duran misses.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Duran lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bo Duran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Kardi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Kardi ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kardi 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.
Chai connects with a right hand. Kardi shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chai swivels and escapes.
Kardi shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Chai drops Kardi with a beautiful combination! Kardi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai cracks Kardi with a hook to the temple - Kardi is on wobbly legs here! Chai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kardi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Chai wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
Chaikka Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMFL 12 - Chai vs. Vitalik
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Vitalik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai lands a jab to Vitalik's midsection.
Vitalik scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Vitalik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitalik manages to avoid it.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#KD#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Vitalik tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Vitalik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Chai. #KD#
Chai lands a left and a right that send Vitalik crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitalik 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.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
Vitalik takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Vitalik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai leaves Vitalik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Vitalik misses.
Vitalik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head. #KD#
Chai sends Vitalik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai is motioning to the referee to let Vitalik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai cracks Vitalik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Vitalik misses its intended target.
Vitalik throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai throws a monster overhand right that drops Vitalik! Chai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Chaikka Chai 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: SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Chai throws a hook but Thuta blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
Chai throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Thuta moved out of range nicely.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Thuta misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai lands the left hand.#CL2#
Thuta forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thutas head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is trying to stall. #T2#
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thuta.
Thuta lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai'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.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Thuta on the inside.
Thuta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Chai stalls.
Chai is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Thuta misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thuta.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thuta lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai slips a straight right by Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai misses with an uppercut
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Thuta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Thuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chai defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Thuta to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Thuta just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Chaikka Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD#
Chai cracks Hanson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hanson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chai finish him? #CUT#It looks like David Hanson has been cut.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there #TD2#
so Hanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson works over Chai with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Hanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanson on the ground.#T1#
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson. #SUB2#
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Hanson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB2#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hanson has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hanson looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hanson working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hanson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chai has passed into half guard!
Hanson missing with punches from the bottom.
Hanson wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Hanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Hanson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai missing with a left hand there. Hanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai misses with a body shot. #KD#
Chai lands a big uppercut and Hanson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hanson looks OK. Chai waves Hanson back to his feet!#ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
Chai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hanson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hanson looks to clinch but Chai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hanson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
An out of breath Chaikka Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMFL 5
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Moroney has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Moroney tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Moroney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Moroney tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range. #CL2#
Moroney rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moroney backwards.
Moroney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Moroney.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moroney checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Moroney.#CUT#It looks like Dan Moroney has been cut.
Moroney is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Moroney throws a leg kick
and Chai scores with a counter punch that sends Moroney to the canvas! Chai smells blood - he's punishing Moroney with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Moroney has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
A relieved looking Chaikka Chai 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: SMFL 3
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaikka Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Chai lands but Vitalik takes it in his stride.
Vitalik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai throws a body punch but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Vitalik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab from Vitalik.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vitalik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitalik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai with a jab.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitalik! Chai lets Vitalik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!#T1#
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Vitalik.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Jab by Vitalik.
Vitalik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
No luck for Vitalik with that takedown attempt.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai throws a right and a left that Vitalik avoids nicely.
Vitalik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitalik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Vitalik.
Chaikka Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Vitalik counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Vitalik lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Vitalik closes the distance looking for a takedown. Vitalik picks Chai up and slams him brutally to the floor. Chai is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Musa Vitalik!

Event: Iron Fist Championship X
Date: Oct 03, 2022

#R1#
Chai misses with a looping left.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Chai lands a big right hand that sends Hanson crashing to the mat! Chai stays standing though and waves Hanson back to his feet!
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai cracks Hanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai cracks Hanson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hanson falls backwards against the cage. Chai follows up with more strikes that drop Hanson to his knees. Chai keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hanson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Chaikka Chai 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: Iron Fist Championship IX
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kardi closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Kardi pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai throws a quick counter head kick but Kardi was just out of range.
Chai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Kardi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kardi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
Chai won't allow Kardi to pass to mount.
Chai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kardi.
Kardi pushing down on Chai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kardi 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. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Kardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kardi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Kardi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kardi on the ground.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kardi 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Kardi eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kardi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chai sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Kardi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi checks the leg kick.
Kardi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kardi.
Kardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai tries to bum rush Kardi with a series of wild strikes but Kardi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chaikka Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Kardi.#T1#
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Kardi with that takedown attempt.
Kardi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Kardi manages to avoid it.
Kardi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kardi moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kardi staying out of range there.
Chai misses with a body shot. #T2#
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Kardi's shoulder, as Kardi tries to avoid the shot.
Kardi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Chai is defending against the submission attempts here by Kardi.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB2#
Kardi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kardi. #SUB2#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#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.#SUB2#
Kardi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kardi is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kardi is looking for a kimura here.

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 Chaikka Chai.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 19:19
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 19:19
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 19:19

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2022

#R1#
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
A cross from Chai lands.#CUT#It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Chai misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva blocks a jab.
Chai moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Chai scores with a hook.#CL2#
Silva has Chai up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stalling in the clinch from Chai. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Chai shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Silva is backing up but Chai catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Silva covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Chai Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
Our winner, Chaikka Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Harlan vs Nysus - Money #17
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Plex tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Chai with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Supa Plex has been cut.
Plex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai drops Plex with a big left hand! Plex is injured, injured bad! Chai jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Money - Additional - #8
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Bong with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Boom Bong has been cut.
Bong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
Bong fails with the takedown
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Bong. 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.
Bong with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Bong toppling to the canvas! Bong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!#ROC2#Bong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chai counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Bong! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chaikka Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaikka Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Money - Additional - #7
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai throws an elbow that misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chai throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai wants to stall. #BC2#
Chai breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee prevents a body shot from Chai.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.
Chai is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee is working Chai over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.
Chai'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.
Chai stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Chai tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chai is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Lee lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Lee gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is pushing Chai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee has Chai pushed against the cage.
Lee 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.
Chai is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Michael Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee has Chai pressed against the cage. #T1#
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Lee has Chai pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Chai can't break the clinch.
Chai stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Lee rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai being controlled against the cage.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Chai blocks a body shot from Lee. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Chai tries to tie him up.
Chai is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lee has denied him.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaikka Chai.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Lee clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but Chai moves away
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it. #T1#
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Chai misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chai misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. #CUT2#Michael Lee's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai being controlled against the cage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Lee keeps control of Chai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chai stalling the fight.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai'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.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Chai leaning against his opponent.
Lee has Chai pressed against the cage. #T4#
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Chai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Chai working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Lee lands a right hand.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chai looking to stall.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michael Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2022

#R1#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jennings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Struggle Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai slips a straight right by Jennings.
Jennings misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai connects with a right hand. Jennings shakes it off.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jennings.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Jennings misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Jennings swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Jennings throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai moves out of range as Jennings strikes.#T1#
Jennings throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jennings ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jennings misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chai slips under a jab from Jennings.
Jennings misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jennings takes one to the chin there.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jennings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jennings.
Chai moves forwards but Jennings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jennings swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jennings throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Chai.
A big right from Jennings misses.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jennings throws out the jab.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jennings.
Jennings throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jennings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jennings.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Jennings misses with an uppercut.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai lands with a straight right. Jennings didn't see that one coming.
Jennings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jennings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Jennings misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Jennings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jennings throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jennings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jennings scrambles back to his feet.
Jennings is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jennings throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai cracks Jennings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Jennings.
Jennings 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#
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Jennings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jennings throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jennings misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Jennings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jennings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Jennings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jennings.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Jennings throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Jennings misses with a looping right.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jennings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai moves away from the strike by Jennings.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jennings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Jennings misses with a straight left.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jennings throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Jennings throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Jennings throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jennings.
Jennings misses with a body shot.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai lunges at Jennings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jennings's hand.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jennings throws out the jab.
Chai cracks Jennings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jennings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jennings throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jennings momentarily.
Jennings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Nice cross by Chai.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Jennings's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai lunges at Jennings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jennings's hand.
Jennings misses with a looping right.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Jennings seems unphased.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jennings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jennings.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaikka Chai'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.#R2#
A slow jab from Jennings misses its intended target.
Jennings swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Jennings takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai cracks Jennings with an open hand slap.
Jennings throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jennings.
Jennings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jennings misses with a looping left.
Chaikka Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jennings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jennings looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jennings misses with an uppercut
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jennings throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws out a counter right but Jennings avoids it with no problem.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jennings.#T1#
Jennings throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws out a counter right but Jennings avoids it with no problem.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jennings tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Chai.
Jennings throws a body shot but no joy.
Jennings misses with a looping right.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jennings throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai slips a jab from Jennings.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jennings.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jennings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jennings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jennings misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jennings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jennings misses with a straight left.
Jennings throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Jennings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jennings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai digs a good hook to Jennings's body. #T2#
Jennings needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Jennings lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jennings.
Jennings throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Jennings throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jennings misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jennings 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jennings misses with a hook.
Jennings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Jennings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai slips a jab from Jennings.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jennings has time to react.
Jennings misses the shot to the body.
Jennings throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jennings looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Jennings loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jennings pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jennings. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai with a jab.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jennings misses with an uppercut.
Jennings swings widly with a right hand
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai lunges at Jennings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jennings's hand.
Jennings misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Jennings throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai punishes Jennings's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai connects with a right hand. Jennings shakes it off.
Jennings misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Jennings seems unphased.
Jennings misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Jennings seems unphased.
Jennings with a jab.
Jennings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Jennings misses.
Jennings misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Chai.
Jennings throws a big shot that misses.
Jennings misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Jennings looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jennings.
Chai looks to land a combination. Jennings sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jennings throws a right hand that misses
and Jennings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai moves out of range as Jennings strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai blocks a jab.
Jennings scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaikka Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chaikka Chai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jennings in his tracks.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Jennings misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jennings connects with a jab.
Chai moves out of range as Jennings strikes.
Jennings takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jennings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Jennings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Jennings misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai moves out of range as Jennings strikes.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Jennings takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Jennings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Jennings misses with a straight right.
Jennings misses with a straight left.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Jennings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jennings.
Jennings misses with a body shot.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jennings misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jennings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Jennings with an uppercut!
Chai slips under a jab from Jennings.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennings scores with a jab to the head.
Struggle Jennings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Jennings misses.
Chai moves out of range as Jennings strikes.
Jennings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jennings tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jennings throws a body shot but no joy.
Jennings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jennings lands a right hook to the body.
Jennings throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Jennings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jennings takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Jennings counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Jennings lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Jennings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Jennings finish him?
Chai defending well as Jennings loads up on a big left hand.
Jennings throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jennings misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai drops his hands momentarily. Jennings doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Chai staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Chai doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Struggle Jennings!

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