Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

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

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Peterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Peterson manages to break the clinch.
Chai lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Chai swinging wildly here. #T1#
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.#CL2#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
Chai lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Our sources have told us that Chai has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Peterson avoids the elbow strike from Chai, against the ropes.
Chai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Peterson.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Peterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai fakes the leg kick and cracks Peterson in the body.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peterson. Peterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai scores with a kick to the body.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Peterson misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson misses the jab.#T1#
Peterson tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Peterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Nick Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Peterson's side.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Chai throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range. #T2#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#ROC#Peterson is rocked!
Chai circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Peterson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Chai wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elbow Zombie Chai!
Elbow Zombie Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Salamanca.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
Chai throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Salamanca throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a leg kick.
Salamanca thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca misses with the body kick
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Salamanca.
A nice leg kick from Salamanca, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Salamanca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Salamanca settles back down.
Chai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Salamanca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salamanca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salamanca throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Salamanca blocks the leg kick.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salamanca misses with a jab to the body
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salamanca walks into a left hand.
Salamanca connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Salamanca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Salamanca throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Chai down. #CL#
Salamanca clinches up against the ropes.
Salamanca 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Nice uppercut there from Salamanca.
Salamanca slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Salamanca bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salamanca.
Salamanca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Salamanca misses with a few strikes there.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Salamanca scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salamanca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. #T1#
Salamanca scores with a shot to the body.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salamanca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Salamanca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Salamanca seems unphased.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Salamanca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai throws out a counter right but Salamanca avoids it with no problem.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salamanca cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Salamanca misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Chai misses.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salamanca throws a combination that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Salamanca misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Salamanca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
Salamanca swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Salamanca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salamanca, as that shot connected.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Salamanca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Salamanca controls the action.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai pushes Salamanca back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Salamanca avoids it by throwing Chai back against the ropes.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Salamanca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai gets through Salamanca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Salamanca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Salamanca struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Salamanca pushes Chai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Salamanca moved out of range nicely.
Salamanca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Salamanca finds it's way through Chai's defenses. #T2#
Salamanca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Salamanca has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Salamanca is controlling him.
Salamanca lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salamanca.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a left hand.
Chai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salamanca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai misses with an elbow over the top.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Salamanca. #BC#
Salamanca breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salamanca with a nice calf kick.
Salamanca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Salamanca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salamanca cracks Chai with a good jab.
Salamanca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
Chai sizes up Salamanca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca scores with a shot to the body.
Salamanca thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Salamanca avoids the body shot from Chai.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Salamanca has managed to clinch.
Chai blocks a body shot from Salamanca.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Salamanca avoids it by throwing Chai back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salamanca's brow.
Salamanca 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.
Salamanca tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Salamanca back against the ropes.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Salamanca's ribcage. Salamanca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Our sources have told us that Salamanca has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Salamanca 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.#T2#
Salamanca working aggressively here.
Salamanca swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salamanca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salamanca's defenses.
Marco Salamanca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salamanca scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chai.
Nice uppercut there from Salamanca.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Salamanca.
Salamanca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salamanca momentarily.
Salamanca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca had his way with Elbow Zombie Chai in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Salamanca as he connects with a hook.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salamanca throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Salamanca with a nice cross.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salamanca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chai scrambles back to his feet.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Salamanca throws a lazy uppercut
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca lands with a good body shot.
Salamanca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salamanca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salamanca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Salamanca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Salamanca stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salamanca scores with a jab to the body.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai slips under a jab.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Chai moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Chai jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai blocks a jab.
Elbow Zombie Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salamanca connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Marco Salamanca is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Marco Salamanca, 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: STRIKE! 1
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Joon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joon. That's going to slow Chai down.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joon blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seung Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joon moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
Joon scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joon misses with a body kick.
Joon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joon lands a lovely overhand right.
Joon swings for the body but Chai moves out of range. #T1#
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Joon throws out a powerful jab.
Joon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joon misses the jab.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joon on the side of the head.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Joon's defenses.
Joon throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Joon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai slips a jab from Joon.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Joon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai throws a hook but Joon blocks it.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Joon slips the punch.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Joon.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Joon throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Joon misses with a straight right.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joon scores with a punch to the head.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Joon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chai - the referee stops the clock and Joon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chai. Joon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elbow Zombie Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Joon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joon sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Some bone on bone action there as Joon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Joon's head back.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Chai misses.
Joon throws a big counter combination but Chai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Joon.
Joon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Joon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Joon misses with a combination
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Joon's head but Joon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Joon connects with a jab.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Jab from Joon.
Joon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chai's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chai.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Joon scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Joon needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Joon loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Joon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Joon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joon lands with a shot to the body.
Chai jabs Joon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joon walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Joon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Joon misses with a looping left.
That kick from Chai tenderised Joon's leg. Joon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joon under the eye.
Joon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joon blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Joon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joon scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Chai.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Joon slips the punch.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Chai moves forwards but Joon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joon blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Joon misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Joon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Joon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Joon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joon throws a good cross that connects.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joon circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Chai misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Joon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Joon checks a leg kick.
Joon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Joon throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Joon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai throws the left hand but Joon avoids the punch easily.
Joon avoids the head kick by Chai.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Joon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seung Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elbow Zombie Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elbow Zombie Chai.
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 Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbow Zombie Chai!
Our winner, Elbow Zombie 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: H34
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahearn slips a jab from Chai.
Ahearn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
As Chai tries to get set, Ahearn tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Chai lands a high kick!
Ahearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahearn moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn blocks a low kick nicely.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahearn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahearn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Elbow Zombie Chai has been cut.#T1#
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahearn walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahearn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn sizes up Chai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ahearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahearn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Ahearn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahearn moves away.
Ahearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ahearn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahearn under the eye.
Ahearn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Chai misses.
Ahearn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahearn scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahearn slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elbow Zombie Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Ahearn moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Ahearn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahearn is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahearn avoids the elbow strike from Chai, against the ropes.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahearn avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chai throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai lands an elbow inside that Ahearn shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn avoids a wild elbow strike from Chai.
Ahearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
A short left from Ahearn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the ropes.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahearn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.#T2#
Chai lands an elbow that stopped Ahearn in his tracks for a moment.
Chai tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Chai lands a damaging elbow.
Chai blocking some punches.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Chai prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahearn avoids it.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Chai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ahearn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elbow Zombie Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ahearn misses with a wild body shot.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keiran Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn throws a combination that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chai looks for the body kick but Ahearn saw that one coming.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai looks to land a combination but Ahearn avoids it well.
Ahearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chai throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn scores with a jab.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahearn. That did some damage!
Ahearn misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Chai misses with a hook. Ahearn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Ahearn misses with a body shot.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahearn.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai scores with the left hand. Ahearn knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Ahearn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahearn works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Ahearn sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai misses the body punch #CL#
and Ahearn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Ahearn on the inside. #T2#
Ahearn presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Ahearn on the inside.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ahearn.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the ropes.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike.
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahearn's brow.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the ropes.
Ahearn lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn has Chai pressed against the ropes, preventing Chai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elbow Zombie Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiran Ahearn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbow Zombie Chai!
Our winner, Elbow Zombie 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: H30
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mercenary misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Mercenary down.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
Mercenary throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercenary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercenary misses with a body shot.
Chai lands a nice shot 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 connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Mercenary is rocked!
Chai cracks Mercenary with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Mercenary is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Mercenary is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Mercenary could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Elbow Zombie Chai!
A victorious Elbow Zombie Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn dodges the punch combination from Chai.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Elbow Zombie Chai has been cut.
Ahearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahearn misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chai eats them both and turns towards Ahearn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Chai moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
Chai slips under a jab from Ahearn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Chai lands.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Ahearn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahearn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahearn circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahearn avoids the body shot from Chai.
Ahearn tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Chai.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai staying out of range there.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Ahearn's torso.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Ahearn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahearn's head.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Chai throws out a head kick that Ahearn doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Ahearn 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 Ahearn's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#T1#
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ahearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ahearn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
A big left from Chai misses.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Chai sizes up Ahearn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahearn under the eye.#T2#
Ahearn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahearn dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Ahearn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands an elbow inside that Ahearn shrugs off.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elbow Zombie Chai takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Keiran Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Good shot there by Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Ahearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Ahearn swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chai moves away from the strike by Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai. #T1#
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Ahearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahearn lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Ahearn pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Chai.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahearn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai presses Ahearn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elbow Zombie Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahearns head.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elbow Zombie Chai.
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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: H17
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Chai misses with a straight left.
Petchyindee avoids the head kick by Chai.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPetchyindee.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Petchyindee moved out of range.
Petchyindee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Petchyindee ducks down to avoid it.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Petchyindee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petchyindee is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petchyindee.#T1#
Chai throws a hook to the side of Petchyindee's head but Petchyindee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Petchyindee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petchyindee on the side of the head.#CL2#
Petchyindee moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petchyindee's defenses. #ROC#Petchyindee is rocked!
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petchyindee is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Petchyindee throws an elbow that misses.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Petchyindee with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Petchyindee looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Petchyindee get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Elbow Zombie Chai!
A relieved looking Elbow Zombie 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: H14
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Knightley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knightley.
Knightley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knightley is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Knightley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Knightley's head but Knightley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai jabs Knightley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knightley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knightley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Knightley.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai. #T1#
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai motions for Knightley to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Chai digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Chai punishes Knightley's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Knightley.
Knightley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knightley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Knightley throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Chai.
Knightley connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai looks for the body kick but Knightley saw that one coming.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Knightley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knightley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Knightley counters with a leg kick.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley takes one on the button.
Knightley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knightley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Knightley misses
and Knightley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai checks a low kick from Knightley.
An inside leg kick from Knightley misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Knightley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Knightley lands a right hook to the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knightley backs up against the ropes.
Knightley tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Knightley throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Knightley defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
Knightley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Knightley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Knightley prevents a body shot from Chai.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Chai.
Chai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knightley gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knightley.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Knightley lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knightley's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knightley.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Knightley avoids it by throwing Chai back against the ropes.
Knightley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A short uppercut from Knightley.
Knightley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knightley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Knightley lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai misses with an elbow strike.
Knightley blocks an elbow strike.
Knightley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Knightley presses Chai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Knightley controls his hands.
Chai prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Knightley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knightley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knightley blocks an uppercut.
Knightley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai lands an elbow just above Knightley 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Knightley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knightley lands a right hand.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Knightley blocks with his arms.
Knightley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Knightley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Knightley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Knightley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai staying out of range there.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chai. That did some damage!
Knightley is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knightley finds it's way round the side to connect with Chai's head.
Knightley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Knightley circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knightley slips under a jab from Chai.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley misses with a straight right.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.#T1#
Knightley throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai with a hook.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knightley lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knightley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knightley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Knightley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Knightley with a hook.
Knightley moves away from the strike by Chai. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Knightley.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Knightley tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai throws a leg kick but Knightley checks it.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
It looked like Knightley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knightley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Knightley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Knightley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.

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 Conrad Knightley.
I think Knightley 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: H12
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivera should have avoided that one.
Chai blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chai.
Chai lunges at Rivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rivera's hand.
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai cracks Rivera with an open hand slap.
Rivera throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with an outside leg kick.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Rivera down.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai tests Rivera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Chai with a nice cross.
Rivera looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai fakes the leg kick and cracks Rivera in the body.
A solid body kick from Chai.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai connects with the punch.
Rivera misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chai.
Rivera misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivera with a body shot.
A cross from Chai lands.
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.
Rivera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.#T2#
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.
Chai clobbers Rivera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rivera thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rivera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivera duly obliges.
Rivera needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Chai.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the ropes.
Rivera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivera's defenses.
Chai lands an elbow inside that Rivera shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elbow Zombie Chai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R2#
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Rivera throws a head kick that Chai semi-blocks.
Rivera throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Rivera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Rivera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chai.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivera's sensitive parts.
Rivera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai is looking to slow Rivera down with leg kicks.
Jab from Chai.
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.#T1#
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivera takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivera tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Alex Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Rivera throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elbow Zombie Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai with a nice cross.
Rivera walks into a jab.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Rivera.
Chai scores with the left hand. Rivera knows he should have avoided that one.
Rivera walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai avoids the head kick by Rivera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chai.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alex Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elbow Zombie 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 18:20
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 18:20
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 18:20

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

Event: H8
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Ahearn cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Elbow Zombie Chai has been cut.#CL#
Ahearn moves into the clinch.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai is trying to stall.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to Ahearn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands an elbow just above Ahearn 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Ahearn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai tries to break free but Ahearn pushes him back against the ropes.
Ahearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ahearn has a couple of punches blocked by Chai. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahearn throws a good cross that connects.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai cracks Ahearn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahearn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ahearn darts in and clinches Chai up against the ropes.
Chai told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
A short right from Ahearn.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Ahearn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahearn blocking some punches.
Ahearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Ahearn - that landed with a thud.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keiran Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
That's time! 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.#R2#
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Ahearn - just one landing.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ahearn moves into the clinch.
Ahearn has Chai pressed against the ropes, preventing Chai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chai presses Ahearn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ahearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn dodges an elbow strike from Chai.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahearn gets an underhook and turns Chai into the ropes.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Ahearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahearn pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the ropes.
Chai prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ahearn dodges an elbow strike from Chai.
Ahearn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Elbow Zombie Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chai taking a breather.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Ahearn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the ropes.
Chai throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiran Ahearn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahearn 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 20:18
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 20:18
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiran Ahearn!

Event: H3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Romano there.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romano. Romano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Romano lands with a right hand.
Romano tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Romano with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Romano coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Elbow Zombie Chai has been cut.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vic Romano!
Vic Romano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Derin tries to sprawl but Chai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chai trying to control the action but Derin is working from the bottom. #ES#
Derin has one foot on Chai's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Derin looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai dives in and grabs Derin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Derin pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.
Derin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Derin.
Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Derin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Derin, pushing him back against the cage.
Derin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai keeps control of Derin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Derin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Derin working hard to break the clinch.
Derin is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Derin down to the mat. Derin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kald Derin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elbow Zombie Chai.
Derin fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Derin.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Derin swinging wildly here.
Derin misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Derin counters with a left and a right that stings Chai.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Derin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.#T2#
Chai throws a head kick but Derin moves out of range.
Derin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai scores with a jab. Derin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derin throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Derin just misses with a punch to the body.
Derin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai fails with the takedown.
Derin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Derin throws a body shot but no joy.
Derin looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Derin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Derin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Derin wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Derin shows good takedown defense.
Derin is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Derin.
Chai throws a big counter head kick but Derin avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Derin lands but Chai takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Chai gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Derin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai prevents Derin from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Derin is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Derin tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Derin uses from the top position.
Chai looking to control. #SUB2#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai controls Derin momentarily but Derin frees himself.
Derin won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kald Derin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Derin defends it nicely.
Derin misses with a two punch combination.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Kald Derin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Derin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Derin shakes him off and moves away.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Derin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kald Derin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Derin misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derin throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Derin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Chai pushes Derin up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Chai manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Chai working a defensive guard but Derin passes into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derin pulls his head out easily.
Chai is pressing down on Derin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai controls Derin momentarily but Derin frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Chai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Derin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Chai has a takedown stuffed.
Kald Derin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elbow Zombie Chai.
Derin misses with the combination.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Derin.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derin misses with a two punch combination.
Derin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Derin fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Derin fails to land with a series of punches. #T3##TD2#
Chai gets the takedown into side control.
Derin is looking to get back to his feet here but Chai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Derin's back.
Derin avoids the strikes from Chai. #SUB2#
Derin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Derin prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Chai is controlling the position but Derin somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Derin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Derin to regain full guard.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Derin's guard.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Derin defends it.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Derin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Derin misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Chai has Derin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Derin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai thuds a left hand into Derin's body.
Derin throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derin throws a head kick that Chai semi-blocks.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Derin at a distance.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Chai can't get the takedown.
Kald Derin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elbow Zombie Chai.
Derin is trying to break free.
Chai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Derin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Derin prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Derin walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Derin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Derin's guard.#T2##ES#
Derin kicks Chai off and gets to his feet.
Kald Derin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Derin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai goes for a double leg but Derin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Derin continues to drive forward.
Derin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Derin throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Chai counters by clinching up.
Chai tries to pull guard but Derin won't allow it. #BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derin throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Derin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Derin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Derin uses from the top position.
Elbow Zombie Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chai looking to control.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Derin is one step ahead there.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chai is stalling here. Derin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Derin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Chai tries to buck Derin off but Derin is having none of it.
Chai struggling a bit here.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Derin off and has taken his back!
Chai trying to control momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elbow Zombie Chai.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

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