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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a counter high kick but Rivers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rivers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivers misses with a left hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rivers's head.#T1#
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Rivers's leg but Rivers calmly moves out of range.
Rivers flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.
Chai cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Rivers is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rivers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Chai moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
Some wild striking there from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers scores with a hook.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
Chai lands with a hook. Rivers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai thumps Rivers with a low kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Chai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rivers will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chai blocks a jab.
Rivers slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai slips under a jab from Rivers.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rivers ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range. #T3#
Rivers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a body kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Rivers backs away looking to recover.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rivers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Good work by Chai as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers takes one to the chin there.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai lands a jab.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Chai with a jab.
Chai moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rivers checks a leg kick.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Chai.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers feints a counter leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai catches Rivers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Sean Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.#T3#
Chai clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Rivers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Rivers catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.#KD2#
Rivers sends Chai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivers is motioning to the referee to let Chai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Rivers looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savaje Bebe Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nadadora. Nadadora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Nadadora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alvarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Alvarez has picked Nadadora up - he's going for a ride! Alvarez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadadora knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Nadadora won't allow it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Nadadora won't be happy about that!
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!#T1##SUB2#
Alvarez wants to finish this one by submission but Nadadora is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alvarez.
Alvarez throwing strikes here but Nadadora is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nadadora hang on?#SUB2#
Alvarez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Alvarez extends the arm and Nadadora is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 295 Finn vs Chai
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Huckleberry Finn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Finn tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
#CL#
Finn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finn uses from the top position.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn is looking to improve his position.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Chai moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Finn (0) vs (5) Chai
Finn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to move to full mount but Finn actually manages to regain half guard.
Finn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finn keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (5) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Finn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Finn is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (2) vs (7) Chai
Chai preventing the sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Finn is defending the position.
Finn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai preventing the sweep. #T3#
Finn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Finn defends it easily.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Master Chai's Dojo inform us that Chai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai is trying to keep Finn in close.
Chai has his hands on Finn's head, controlling the position.
Finn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chai controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Chai managing to control the position.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (4) vs (9) Chai
Chai wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Finn looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Finn defends the submission attempt.
Finn works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7##SUB#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Finn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Finn (6) vs (9) Chai
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Further stalling from Finn.
Finn won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai has control of Finn's left arm, preventing Finn from doing any damage.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Finn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finn is one step ahead there.
Finn is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai has Finn pulled in close to control his posture.
Finn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai pulls Finn in to control the position.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Finn sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Finn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 9 to 6.
CC Chai is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking CC Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Knapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai with a hook.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knapps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Chai works Knapp's body with a nice hook.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Knapp looks winded!
Chai grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Knapp takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Chai cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomahawk Chai!
After winning the bout, Tomahawk Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Armando.
Armando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pandens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandens lands a nice hook to Armando's body. Armando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armando tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Pandens tries to work over Armando's front leg with a kick but Armando checks it.
Armando scores with a punch to the head.
Armando's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandens under the eye.
Pandens is looking to score with low kicks.
Armando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Armando misses with a head kick.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Armando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armando throws a leg kick but Pandens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armando takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Armando missing with a left hand there. Pandens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armando walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pandens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandens!
Armando punishes Pandens's body with a nice straight punch.
Armando connects with a crisp jab.
Pandens tries to land a front kick but Armando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pandens misses with a body kick.
Armando throws out a counter right but Pandens avoids it with no problem.
Pandens slips under a jab.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandens blocks the leg kick.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Pandens coming out on top.
A left lands for Pandens.
Good leg kick by Pandens.
A big right from Armando misses.
Armando thumps Pandens with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armando. That did some damage!
Armando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Armando loads up on a big right hand but Pandens slips the punch.
A jab from Armando finds it's way through Pandens's defenses.
Armando throws a big shot that misses.
Armando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pandens's sensitive parts.
Armando throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
Armando slips a straight right by Pandens.
Armando is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pandens with a body shot.
Pandens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armando throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Armando scores with a jab to the head.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Armando catches Pandens right on the button with a cross.
Pandens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pandens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armando on the side of the head. #T3#
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Pandens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandens slips a jab from Armando.
Armando on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armando's sensitive parts.
Armando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandens.
Pandens needs to keep his hands up - Armando had a free shot at his head there.
Pandens throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Armando counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Armando lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pandens doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Pandens is rocked!
Armando checks a low kick from Pandens.
Oh Pandens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pandens at a distance.
Armando lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandens seems to have got his legs back now.
Pandens slips a jab from Armando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens slips under a jab.
Pandens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Armando moves out of range and Pandens only half commits. #T4#
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Pandens.
Armando closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pandens! Armando dives in looking to finish! Pandens is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
Diego Armando thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSKT Spring Stampede
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai works on Clifton's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Clifton.
Clifton blocks a body shot from Chai.
Clifton prevents a body shot from Chai.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clifton throws a head punch that misses.
Clifton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Clifton misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Clifton fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.#T1#
Clifton tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Clifton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Clifton misses with some punches.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Clifton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Clifton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chai blocks a body shot from Clifton.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cliftons head.
Clifton blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Clifton.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clifton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
Good body shot from Chai.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton looks winded!
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai lands an uppercut.#ROC#Clifton is rocked!
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Clifton with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Clifton looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Clifton get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
Isamu San Chai retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Isamu San Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Armando dips to his left and cracks O Taybel with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Paddy O Taybel has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Armando misses the target.
O Taybel looks to throw the jab but Armando is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Taybel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armandos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Armando lands with a nice body punch.
Armando looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
A jab from O Taybel does it's job there.
O Taybel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armando lands a front kick.
Armando looks to land a left hand but O Taybel moved out of range nicely.
Armando thuds a left hand into O Taybel's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Taybel slips a straight right by Armando.
A jab from Armando misses.
Armando with a hook.#ROC2#O Taybel is rocked!
Armando has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Armando lands an uppercut out of nowhere! O Taybel falls backwards - clearly groggy! Armando dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
A relieved looking Diego Armando thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai is looking to clinch but Olsen is avoiding it.
Olsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Olsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olsen misses with a looping left.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Olsen scores with a punch to the head.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Chai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olsen missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.#T1##KD#
Olsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chai sprawling to the canvas! Chai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Olsen finish him?!
#ROC#Chai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Chai moves out of range as Olsen throws a body kick.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Olsen lands a nice looking body kick.
Olsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Olsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olsen thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen. #T2#
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Olsen throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Olsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen misses with a low kick.
Olsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olsen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai slips under a jab from Olsen.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Olsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai wants to clinch
enabling Olsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Olsen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chai if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4#
Olsen misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olsen blocks a head kick by Chai.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Olsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Olsen throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chai avoids it.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kjetil Olsen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Olsen counters with a nice body kick.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Olsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chai takes a step back to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Olsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Olsen cracks Chai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Olsen finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Olsen and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Olsen blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
Olsen tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Chai limp body while Olsen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
A very excited looking Kjetil Olsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 291 McCain vs Johnson
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takeshi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Chai
Takeshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Chai pulls Takeshi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai is trying to keep Takeshi in close.
Takeshi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass. #T1#
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
Takeshi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Takeshi trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position. #T3#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Takeshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
Chai won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Takeshi pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Takeshi trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeshi working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Takeshi is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T6#
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
Takeshi tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Takeshi is controlling Chai's trapped leg to prevent Chai from advancing to side control.#T7#
Takeshi tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Takeshi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takeshi avoid being mounted?#T8#
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Takeshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeshi controlling the position for now.
Takeshi wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Takeshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (2) vs (5) Chai#T9#
Chai controlling the position.
Takeshi tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai tries to move to mount but Takeshi blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takeshi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chai moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Chai has control of an arm but Takeshi manages to advance to Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (6) vs (5) Chai
Chai turns into Takeshi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (7) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Takeshi is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is pushing down on Takeshi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeshi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking Stsyapan Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Darongo lands with a shot to the body.
Darongo jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darongo misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darongo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darongo throws a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Darongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darongo misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darongo takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Darongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darongo. That's going to slow Chai down.
Darongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Darongo misses with a body shot.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Darongo misses.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Darongo breaks away and moves out of range.
Darongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Darongo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darongo misses with a lunging right hand
and Darongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ronan Darongo has been cut.
Darongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai moves away from the strike by Darongo.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Darongo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai checks a low kick from Darongo.
Darongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Darongo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Darongo throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darongo! Chai lets Darongo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Darongo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai stuns Darongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai backing away here, and Darongo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darongo. Darongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Darongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#KD#
Chai lands a big uppercut and Darongo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Darongo looks OK. Chai waves Darongo back to his feet!#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai misses with an uppercut. Darongo saw that one coming.
Darongo swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Darongo misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai.
Chai jerks Darongo's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Darongo drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Chai goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Chai because Darongo was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bigi Boi Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Bigi Boi Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Benjamin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Benjamin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benjamin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Benjamin sees coming a mile off.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benjamin checks it well.
Benjamin throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai needs to keep his hands up - Benjamin had a free shot at his head there.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.#T1#
Benjamin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai motions for Benjamin to come forward. Chai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai looks to throw a body kick
and Benjamin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good work by Benjamin as he checks the leg kick.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai walks into a left hand. #T2#
Chai throws a jab when Benjamin was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Chai throws a leg kick but Benjamin checks it.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chai with a jab.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benjamin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chai - the referee stops the clock and Benjamin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chai. Benjamin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benjamin misses with a hook
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai slips under a jab from Benjamin.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Benjamin throws out a powerful jab.
Benjamin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
And Benjamin counters with a quick kick to the body but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Chai misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Benjamin throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Benjamin coming out on top.
Benjamin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benjamin tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai looks for the body kick but Benjamin saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Benjamin - just one landing.
Chai staying out of range there.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benjamin. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Benjamin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Good body shot from Chai.
Nice body punch from Benjamin - that landed with a thud.
Benjamin misses with a punch on the inside.
Benjamin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Benjamin's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benjamin.
Chai working aggressively here.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Benjamin blocks it.
Benjamin working aggressively here.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Benjamin presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benjamin digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai pushes Benjamin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Benjamin.
Benjamin blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benjamin backwards.
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Benjamin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benjamin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Chai.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
Benjamin struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. #T3#
Benjamin throws a head punch that misses.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benjamin lands with a left to the head.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benjamin's elbow.
Benjamin prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Benjamin has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Benjamin.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benjamin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Benjamin is controlling him.
Benjamin is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Benjamin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benjamin tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Benjamin.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Benjamin blocking some punches.
Chai wants to get back to striking at distance but Benjamin won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Benjamin.
Benjamin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benjamin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benjamin.
Benjamin misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Benjamin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benjamin lands a jab.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Benjamin misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to chop away at Benjamin's legs.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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.#T1#
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Benjamin counters with a series of strikes. Chai will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Benjamin.
Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benjamin 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.
#ROC#Chai is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benjamin.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Benjamin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chai right on the button. Chai goes down! Benjamin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Benjamin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
A relieved looking Luuk Benjamin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhodes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Rhodes has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhodes has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Rhodes tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rhodes - that landed with a thud.
Rhodes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhodes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rhodes. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Rhodes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
#T2##TD2#
Rhodes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is staying active underneath Rhodes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhodes is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chai working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Chai in side control, throwing shots but Rhodes defends.
Chai throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes avoids it well.
Chai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rhodes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai scoring with punches and elbows.
Rhodes prevents Chai from improving position.
Rhodes manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rhodes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhodes wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes connects with a crisp jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rhodes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Rhodes gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
#TD#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rhodes working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai works over Rhodes with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T2#
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Rhodes 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 looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes lands a couple of digs.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai misses with a left hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a combination. Rhodes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhodes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Rhodes working Chai over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rhodes stalling.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Rhodes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
#CL2#
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes lands a right hand.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Chai is working Rhodes over against the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Chai blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
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 Rhodes walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rhodes takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodes down to the mat. Rhodes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
Dusty Rhodes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Jack's corner calls for a 1-2. Jack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee throws a counter high kick but Jack was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Jack moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee with a nice cross.
Jack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
#T1#
Lee throws a head kick that Jack semi-blocks.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack moves away from the strike by Lee.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.#CL2#
Jack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Jack misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Jack.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack misses with a straight right. #T2##CL2#
Jack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jack avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jack - that landed with a thud.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Jack lands a shoulder strike.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
#T3#
Lee is trying to break free.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Jack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee scores with a head kick. Jack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Donk. Jack catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Jack. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Jack moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack blocks a head kick by Lee.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Jack.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
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 Jeff Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lee with a jab.
A head kick misses from Lee. #CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Mustang Jack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee prevents a body shot from Jack.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Jack lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jack.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Jack pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jack lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Jack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Jack gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jack.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Jack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jack lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack lands with a right to the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Jack lands a shoulder strike.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with some punches.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jack.
Jack scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Jack working aggressively here.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jack lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Jack lands a right hand.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Lee.
Jack lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jack.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Jack lands with a good body shot.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack connects with a body shot.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mustang Jack's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jack moves into the clinch successfully.
Jack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Jack lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jack.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Jack.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #T1#
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Jack pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jack lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Jack lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Jack works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Jack.
Jack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee prevents a body shot from Jack.
Jack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Jack is working Lee over against the cage.
Jack lands a left hand.
#T3#
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jack - that landed with a thud.
Jack cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jack lands a nice shot to the body.
Jack works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Jack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee working aggressively here.
Jack misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Jack lands a left hand.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Jack has him pressed against the cage.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Jack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Jack in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
A left hand lands to the body for Jack.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Jack.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jack.
Jack cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustang Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustang Jack!
A very excited looking Mustang Jack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnik slips under a jab from Chai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Turnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turnik connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Turnik.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik.
Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Turnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai cracks Turnik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Turnik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turnik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turnik lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.
Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Turnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai connects with a jab.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turnik works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik misses with the combination.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Bronze Bomber Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnik. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Turnik misses with a double jab.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Turnik moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turnik's head.
Chai defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand.
Turnik cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnik with a hook.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Chai misses.
Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai avoids the body shot from Turnik.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Chai. #T2#
Chai punishes Turnik's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnik misses with a looping left.
Turnik misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Turnik misses.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Turnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnik connects with a crisp jab.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Turnik slips a straight right by Chai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boban Turnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Turnik.
Turnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Turnik.
Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnik. Turnik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it.
Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Turnik tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Turnik scores with a nice head shot.
Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Turnik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnik misses with a straight left.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai connects with the punch.
Turnik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Turnik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#Boban Turnik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik.
Turnik on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai slips a jab from Turnik.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik checks a low kick from Chai.
Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
Chai misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Chai lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bronze Bomber 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. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Bowser chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Bowser blocks a head kick by Chai.
Bowser misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowser misses with a looping right.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowser.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bowser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Bowser misses with a hook
and Bowser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowser walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Bowser connects with a looping right hand.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bowser.
Bowser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Bowser works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bowser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Bowser misses.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Bowser saw that one coming.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Bowser.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bowser throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bowser throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Chai feints and then cracks Bowser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bowser down.
Chai misses with a looping left.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Bowser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Bowser throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Bowser lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Bowser looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Bowser with a jab.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Bowser.
Bowser connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bowser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowser checks it well.
Bowser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Bowser misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bowser misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowser misses with a looping right.
Bowser checks a low kick from Chai.
Bowser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowser throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Bowser is out of range.
Bowser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Chai tries to move into range but Bowser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai misses with a head kick.
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!
Bowser throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.#T1#
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowser.
Bowser throws out a powerful jab.
Bowser throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bowser's knee momentarily.
Bowser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowser. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowser scores with a shot to the body.
Bowser lands a head shot.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Bowser moves away and avoids it.
Bowser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Bowser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowser misses with a few strikes there.
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Leon Bowser has been cut.
Bowser misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bowser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowser looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Bowser staying out of range there.
A jab from Bowser misses.
Bowser blocks a low kick nicely.
Bowser lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai avoids the body shot from Bowser.
Chai tries a low kick but Bowser avoids it.
Bowser punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Bowser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chai missing with a left hand there. Bowser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Bowser.
Bowser keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowser as he connects with a hook.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Bowser.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Bowser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowser cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
Bowser throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Bowser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowser.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowser misses with a body shot
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai slips under a jab from Bowser.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
Chai moves away from the strike by Bowser.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowser throws out the jab.
Chai tries to move into range but Bowser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Bowser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowser staying out of range there.
Chai throws a body punch but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a big head kick out of nowhere, perfectly timed, sending Bowser crashing to the mat! Bowser is trying to stumble back to his feet... will he beat the count? We're at 5,6,7,8,9,10! He's out! Chai takes this one thanks to a picture pefect counter strike.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Pharoah The First Chai!
Pharoah The First Chai is the new featherweight champion!
Pharoah The First Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jomoney misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai. #TD#
Jomoney wants the takedown. Chai is fighting it off but Jomoney persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chai's guard against the cage.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Chai pulls Jomoney in close to prevent any damage.
Jomoney preventing the sweep.
Chai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Jomoney postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it. #T1#
Jomoney being controlled here momentarily.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jomoney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jomoney throwing strikes but missing.
Chai keeping full guard, as Jomoney tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
Jomoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jomoney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chai tries to work over Jomoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Jomoney is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC#
Jomoney breaks from the clinch.
Chai throws a hook but Jomoney avoids it easily.
Jomoney tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Jomoney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jomoney swinging wildly here.
Jomoney throws out a powerful jab.
Jomoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Nice jab there from Jomoney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Jomoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jomoney changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jomoney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jomoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jomoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jomoney scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Jomoney as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chai as he avoids it easily.
Chai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Jomoney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chai is trying to defend but Jomoney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jomoney with the ground and pound but Chai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jomoney wants to sweep but no luck.
Jomoney trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jomoney as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Jomoney.
Jomoney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jomoney slips a straight right by Chai.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
No luck for Jomoney with that takedown attempt.
Chai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Jomoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Jomoney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jomoney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jomoney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Chai tries to sprawl but Jomoney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Jomoney throwing shots but Chai is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Chai's temple.
Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jomoney uses his free foot to push down on Chai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Jomoney maintains control.
Jomoney in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jomoney working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Chai slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#T2#
Jomoney is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Jomoney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is looking to control Jomoney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Jomoney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jomoney is one step ahead there.
Jomoney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Jomoney looking to pass the guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Jomoney is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jomoney throws a sloppy strike and Chai has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jomoney is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shahriyar Chai!
A very excited looking Shahriyar Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Armando lands with a right hand.
Armando throws a nice head kick!
Armando bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salvacion's head backwards.#ROC2#Salvacion is rocked!
Armando moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armando drops Salvacion with a huge uppercut! Salvacion drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Armando is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Armando!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Armando thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Wayne moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Wayne tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Chai.
#BC#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chai circles away.
Ghost Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Chai counters by clinching up.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne is breathing heavily.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards. #CUT2#Anthony Wayne's cut is getting worse.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wayne prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Chai misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. #CUT2#Anthony Wayne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
Wayne fails to pull guard.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai is working Wayne over against the cage.
Chai digs a right hand into Wayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wayne's gas tank. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
Chai with a knee to the head.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Chai pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a good knee to the midsection. Wayne won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Wayne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Anthony Wayne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wayne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai lands a body punch.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wayne.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
#KD2#
Chai drops Wayne with a big knee straight up the middle! Wayne is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Wayne is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Wayne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Anthony Wayne was interviewed post fight and said 'We will go back and watch some film and determine what we need to do to get better for the next time. Hail American Revolutionaries!'. |
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Event:
SSG 290 Nutz vs Ottke
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 12 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strakapoud misses with a takedown attempt - Chai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Strakapoud. Strakapoud maintains the clinch.
Strakapoud has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Chai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chai manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Strakapoud
Strakapoud regains half guard.
Strakapoud is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Strakapoud is working away. #SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strakapoud is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Strakapoud makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strakapoud.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Strakapoud is retaining full guard.
Chai passes into half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but Strakapoud defends the submission attempt.
Chai is pressing down on Strakapoud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strakapoud is holding on for now.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strakapoud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending well.
#SUB#
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strakapoud is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strakapoud sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai prevents Strakapoud from improving his position.#SUB#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Strakapoud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (0) Strakapoud#T4#
Strakapoud really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai avoids the attempt from Strakapoud to control.#SUB#
Strakapoud defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai.
Strakapoud tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. #SUB#
Chai working for a submission but Strakapoud is keeping him at bay.
Chai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strakapoud is holding on tight.
Strakapoud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
Chai wants to control the pace but Strakapoud is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Chai has control of Strakapoud's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Strakapoud regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T5##SUB#
Chai has hold of Strakapoud's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Strakapoud manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai is keen to just control but Strakapoud is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chai is working for a kimura but Strakapoud is defending it quite comfortably.
Strakapoud tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai wants to take a breather but Strakapoud is having none of it.
Strakapoud trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
#SUB#
Chai is trying for a kimura here. Strakapoud looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chai wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olyksandr Chai!
A very excited looking Olyksandr Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
King moves in looking to clinch but Larsen pushes him off.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Larsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Larsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
King has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Larsen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larsen misses with a straight left.
Larsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Larsen blocks the leg kick.
Larsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Larsen blocks a leg kick.
Larsen avoids the body shot from King.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen scores with a jab to the body.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Larsen swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Larsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Larsen swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King wants to counter the offense by Larsen and move into the clinch position.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Larsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larsen misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larsen needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Larsen misses.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
King gets a clinch.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch.
King tries to clinch up.#T3#
King tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Larsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsen.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsen lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a knee to the head.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries a knee to the head but Larsen blocks it.
#BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larsen.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen avoids the head kick by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
#T4#
King moves away from the strike by Larsen.
Larsen throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Larsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Larsen blocks it.
#BC#
Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsen throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larsen is looking to chop away at King's legs.
A swing and a miss from King.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
King throws a combination that misses
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Larsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King tried to score with a low kick but Larsen checks it.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Larsen lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsen moves away.
King tries to move into range but Larsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King misses with a kick to the body
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King connects with a body shot.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsen sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Larsen avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King misses with a left hand
and Larsen counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Larsen slips a jab and a cross from King.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Larsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King wants to clinch.
Larsen looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King walks into a jab.
Larsen throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen slips under a jab.
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larsen's head backwards.#T2#
Larsen misses with a few strikes there.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Larsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
A low kick from King misses
and Larsen counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Larsen - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Larsen. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King looks to land a right hand but Larsen moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Larsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsen throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Larsen only half commits.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
King works Larsen's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Larsen catches King right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larsen 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magnus Larsen is winning the standup battle so far.
King connects with a leg kick.
Larsen lands a jab to King's midsection.
Larsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
King throws a front kick that sends Larsen stumbling back into the cage.
Larsen moves away from the strike by King.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King scores with a hook to the body. Larsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King is looking to clinch.
Larsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsen circles away.
King is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Larsen counters with a body kick.
Larsen throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King wants to counter the offense by Larsen and move into the clinch position.
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
King swings for the body but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King checks a low kick from Larsen.
Larsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King checks a low kick from Larsen.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larsen.
King throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
King checks a low kick from Larsen.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
King dips to his left and cracks Larsen with an uppercut!
Larsen throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Larsen dominated that second round.
That's time! Larsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larsen throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Larsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King tries to move into range but Larsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larsen throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King lands with a good body shot.
King loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Larsen misses the jab.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Larsen tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Larsen misses with a hook.#T1##CL2#
King moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen.
A nice left hand lands by Larsen.
Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a knee strike.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larsen's efforts to push away.
King tries to work over Larsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsen can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King landing knees to the body.
Larsen tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Larsen back against the cage.
Larsen tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsen misses with the head strike.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Larsen lands a shoulder strike.
King pushes Larsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from King on the inside.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Larsen fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to land a knee to the head but Larsen blocks with his arms.
Larsen avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Larsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Larsen's face.
Good body shot from King.
Larsen lands an uppercut.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larsen tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Larsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Larsen has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Larsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Larsen has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Larsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King misses with a knee strike.
King prevents a body shot from Larsen.
Larsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocking some punches.
Larsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsen working aggressively here.
King misses with a knee strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Larsen is blocking nicely.
King blocks an uppercut.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King lands an uppercut.#T4#
Larsen throws a head punch that misses.
Larsen lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Larsen.
Larsen lands with a right hand.
Larsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Larsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
King walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
A relieved looking Magnus Larsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Carretero feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Carretero misses with a lunging right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Carretero misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Carretero gets tackled into the ropes by Chai. Chai maintains the clinch.
Carretero lands a shoulder strike.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Carretero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai swings for the body but Carretero moves out of range.
Carretero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Carretero misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carretero lands a right hook to the body.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carretero.
Carretero moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Chai has Carretero up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. #T1#
Chai blocking some punches.
Carretero lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Carretero avoids the damage to the body.
Carretero throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Carretero swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Carretero.
Carretero lands a right hand.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Chai. #CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut.
Chai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carretero.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carretero lands a nice uppercut.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Carretero prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai is leaning against Carretero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai tries a body shot but Carretero blocks it.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Carretero controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carretero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carretero misses with a punch to the body.
Chai lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Carretero.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Chai with a knee to the head.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cristóforo Carretero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carretero scores with a nice body kick.
Carretero throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Carretero backing up. Carretero nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.
Carretero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Carretero.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Carretero misses with a looping right.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carretero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chai moves out of range as Carretero strikes.
Carretero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carretero misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carretero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carretero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Carretero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carretero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Chai takes a swing at Carretero's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Carretero misses the target.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carretero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Carretero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Carretero throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Carretero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carretero is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Carretero is just out of range.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carretero.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Carretero is wise to it.
Carretero throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carretero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carretero throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carretero, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Carretero manages to break the clinch.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Carretero throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carretero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Carretero misses with a low kick.
Carretero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carretero. That did some damage!
Cristóforo Carretero is winning the standup battle so far.
Carretero throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands with a nice combination. Carretero backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai looks to land a combination but Carretero avoids it well.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Carretero lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ngozi Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cristóforo Carretero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carretero.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai throws a push kick but Carretero slaps the foot to one side.
Carretero blocks a jab.
Carretero misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Carretero slips under a jab.
Chai defending well as Carretero loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Carretero.
Carretero takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Carretero misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Carretero misses with a wild body shot.
Carretero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carretero in his tracks.
Chai punishes Carretero's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Carretero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carretero looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Carretero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chai tries to clinch but Carretero moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Carretero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Carretero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carretero throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a hook but Carretero avoids it easily.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the ropes.
Carretero throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Carretero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Carretero.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carretero lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #BC#
Carretero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carretero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Carretero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carretero throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Carretero against the ropes.
Ngozi Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carretero blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carretero.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ngozi Chai.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ngozi Chai!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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