Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 86 Womack vs Legstrong
Date: Jul 22, 2018

#R1#
Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fogomayu wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Fogomayu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fogomayu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai tries to work over Fogomayu's front leg with a kick but Fogomayu checks it.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fogomayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fogomayu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Fogomayu is looking to counter punch.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Kai.
Nice shot by Kai.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but Kai moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
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 big left from Kai misses. #T1#
Fogomayu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fogomayu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kai avoided it.
Fogomayu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fogomayu blocks a head kick by Kai.
It looked like Fogomayu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kai.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
A shot to the liver by Fogomayu. Beautiful body shot.
Fogomayu takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fogomayu is looking to wear down Kai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Kai's midsection.#T2#
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!
Fogomayu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kai misses with a kick to the body
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu cracks Kai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fogomayu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kai.
Fogomayu works Kai's body with a nice hook.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fogomayu tries a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks. #T3#
Fogomayu tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai scores with a head kick. Fogomayu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fogomayu motions for Kai to come forward. Fogomayu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Kai.
It looked like Fogomayu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Kai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fogomayu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fogomayu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fogomayu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fogomayu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fogomayu throwing strikes from guard but Kai blocks nicely. #T4#
Fogomayu throwing strikes but missing.
Fogomayu trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Fogomayu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fogomayu postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Kai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fogomayu is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fogomayu throwing strikes but missing.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
That's time! Fogomayu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kai.
Kai throws a solid leg kick but Fogomayu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kai.
Kai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Fogomayu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu shoots in looking for a takedown. Kai tries to sprawl out of it but Fogomayu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kai digs a good hook to Fogomayu's body.
Fogomayu misses with a left hand
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.
A jab from Fogomayu does it's job there.
Fogomayu cracks Kai with an open hand slap.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Fogomayu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fogomayu misses with a body kick.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Fogomayu ducks down to avoid it.
Fogomayu is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fogomayu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kai but Kai pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai tries a low kick but Fogomayu avoids it.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick nicely.
Fogomayu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kai looks for the body kick but Fogomayu saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Kai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kai blocks a head kick by Fogomayu.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fogomayu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Fogomayu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fogomayu.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai thows a leg kick but Fogomayu checks it
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai connects with a high kick. #CL#
Fogomayu moves into the clinch successfully.
Fogomayu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Fogomayu. #TD#
Fogomayu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kai regains guard immediately.
Fogomayu trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fogomayu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fogomayu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Fogomayu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Fogomayu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fogomayu lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fogomayu wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Kai throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick that knocks Kai off balance momentarily.
Kai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai scores with a one two! Fogomayu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kwiwan Fogomayu has been cut.
Fogomayu misses the jab.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kai counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai throws the kick towards the body but Fogomayu avoids it.
Kai throws a head kick but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Fogomayu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fogomayu looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Fogomayu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Fogomayu closes the distance and clinches.
Fogomayu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Fogomayu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fogomayu tries to land a knee to the head but Kai blocks with his arms.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fogomayu lands with a right to the head.
Fogomayu pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu lands a shot to the body.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fogomayu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogomayu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Fogomayu.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fogomayu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Fogomayu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fogomayu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kai defending well though.
Well, if Fogomayu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fogomayu tries to pass to full mount but Kai defends it. #T3#
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fogomayu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fogomayu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fogomayu thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
Fogomayu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fogomayu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fogomayu thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely. #T4#
Fogomayu is looking to take a break and control but Kai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fogomayu is pressing down on Kai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kai is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fogomayu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogomayu 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.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Fogomayu misses with a straight right.
Kai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fogomayu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
The Dane avoids a kick to the body.
The Dane looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Kai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kai blocks a head kick by The Dane.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Dane.
The Dane blocks a head kick by Kai.
The Dane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Dane. #CL2#
Kai clinches up against the cage.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
The Dane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
The Dane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kai momentarily.
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!
Kai throws out a powerful jab.
The Dane cracks the inside of Kai's front leg.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but The Dane slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from The Dane.
The Dane misses with a body shot.
The Dane checks a low kick from Kai.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Kai drops his hands momentarily and The Dane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Dane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Kai misses.
Donk. The Dane catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Kai wants to land a leg kick but The Dane is out of range.
The Dane throws a front kick that sends Kai stumbling back into the cage.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for The Dane.
The Dane thuds a left hand into Kai's body.
The Dane throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.#CL2#
The Dane tries to keep at a distance but Kai has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Dane trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Dane prevents a body shot from Kai.
The Dane misses with a knee strike.
Kai blocks a body shot from The Dane.
The Dane tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Dane working hard to break the clinch.
The Dane presses Kai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
The Dane tries to break the clinch but Kai is controlling the position.
Kai misses with the head strike.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of The Dane's head.
The Dane working Kai over with knees to the body.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Dane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kai looks winded!
Kai misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
The Dane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Dane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by The Dane.
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Dane's head.
The Dane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
The Dane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Dane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dane doesn't seem bothered though.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Kai throws a hook but The Dane blocks it.
The Dane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Dane blocks a jab.
It looks like The Dane has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kai throws a leg kick but The Dane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Dane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
The Dane looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai 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.
The Dane tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
The Dane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai looks to land a left hand but The Dane moved out of range nicely.
The Dane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Dane cracks Kai with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Dane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Dane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kai scrambles back to his feet.
The Dane 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. #T4#
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
The Dane takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kai as he connects with a hook.
Kai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Holger The Dane has been cut.
Kai throws a body punch but The Dane moves out of range.
Kai takes one to the chin there.
Kai connects with a right hand. The Dane shakes it off.
Jab from The Dane.
Kai needs to keep his hands up - The Dane had a free shot at his head there.
Kai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Dane scores with a sloppy right hand. Kai should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Kai is rocked!
The Dane lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can The Dane finish him?#CL#
The Dane pushes Kai up against the cage in a clinch.
The Dane unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
The Dane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Dane lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Kai crumples to the floor! The Dane milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Holger The Dane!
During a confident post fight interview, Holger The Dane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA Fight Night 6
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kai lands a head shot.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kai misses with the body kick
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Kai misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy is looking to counter punch.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kai misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Kai throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Hardy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kai has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Kai blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai presses Hardy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai blocking some punches.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Kai lands an elbow that stopped Hardy in his tracks for a moment.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kai.
Hardy pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai lands a right hand.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with some punches.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
Kai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Kai prevents a body shot from Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Hardy.#CL2#
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Kai digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai works on Hardy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Kai.
Kai gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kai blocks a body shot from Hardy. #T1#
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai blocking some punches.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Kai.
Kai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Kai throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy scores with a hook.
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Kai tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!#T3#
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy switches off momentarily and Kai cracks him with a monster right hand! Hardy topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakoni Kai!
In his post fight interview, Anakoni Kai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Take throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Take checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kai scores with a jab.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Take counters with a stiff right hand.
Take digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Take tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Kai throws a chopping leg kick but Take manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai works over Take's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Take was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kai.
Take thumps Kai with a low kick.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kai lands a leg kick that knocks Take off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Take throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Take lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
Kai misses with a left hand
and Take cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Take counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Take steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Take.
Kai slips a straight right by Take.#CL#
Take closes the distance and clinches.
Take tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Take working aggressively here.
Take tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Take misses with the head strike.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Take fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Take.
Kai tries to break free but Take pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Take's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Take fails to land.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Take misses with a short punch on the inside.
Take misses with a punch to the body.
Kai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
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!
Kai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kai scores with a jab. Take acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kai throws a leg kick
and Take counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai blocks the body kick.
Kai with a nice cross.
Kai throws a jab when Take was well out of range.
Take is looking to counter punch.
Kai connects with a looping right hand.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Take.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Take is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Take takes a kick to the side of the head.
Take scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai scores with a nice right hand.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Take manages to avoid it.
Take tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Kai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Take throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Take.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Take moved out of range.
Take connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Take slips under a jab.
Take moves out of range of the body kick.
Kai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Take on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai looks to throw the jab but Take is out of range.
Kai throws a leg kick but Take moved away.
Take quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai moves out of range as Take throws a body kick.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Take. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Take.
Kai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Kai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Take takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Take swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai blocks the body kick.
Kai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Take blocks a leg kick.
Kai tries to bum rush Take with a series of wild strikes but Take uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Take swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kai lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Take keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai 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.
Kai throws a hook but Take blocks it.
Take fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kai just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Take coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anakoni Kai 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#
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai throws the left hand but Take avoids the punch easily.
Take was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Take - the referee stops the clock and Kai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Take. Kai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Take lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai misses with the body kick
and Take connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Kai is rocked!
Take blocks a low kick nicely.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Take finish him?
Take circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kai to the canvas! Kai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Take keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamato Take!
Yamato Take retains his welterweight title!

Event: MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Kai is looking to slow Hong down with leg kicks.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai pushes Hong away with a front kick.
Kai lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
Hong slips under a jab from Kai.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
A left lands for Kai.
Kai 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Kai takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Kai misses with the body kick
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai misses the body punch
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai slips under a jab from Hong.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kai at a distance. #T2#
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong tries a quick counter leg kick but Kai is wise to it.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
A little jabbing left from Hong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hong throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong drops his hands momentarily and Kai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai throws a lazy body kick
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hong looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai slips under a jab from Hong.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hong moves forwards but Kai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Kai.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong avoids the body shot from Kai.
Hong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Hong throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.#T4#
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, 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!
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kai misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hong counter with a right hand.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hong.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
A little feinted left hand from Kai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Hong misses with a straight left.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai throws a body kick that misses.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kai
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
As Kai backs off Hong throws a huge counter combo but Kai manages to avoid it all.
Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai avoids the body shot from Hong.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Hong misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kai has got the better of the exchanges.
Hong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai throws a front kick that sends Hong stumbling back into the cage.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Hong moves away from the strike by Kai.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hong lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kai.
Kai throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters with a body kick that stops Hong in his tracks momentarily.
Kai lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai scores with a leg kick.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
Hong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kai. That one must have hurt.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Hong misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Hong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Hong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kai.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Kai.#CUT#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kai throws a shot to the body.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Hong is rocked!
Kai slips a straight right by Hong.#T4#
Kai lands an overhand right.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Niederreiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niederreiter moves out of range of the body kick.
Kai lands a head shot.
Good shot there by Niederreiter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niederreiter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kai throws a series of strikes that have Niederreiter backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Nino Niederreiter has been cut.
Niederreiter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niederreiter misses with a hook.
Niederreiter closes the distance but Kai moves to the side
and Kai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Niederreiter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Niederreiter.
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!
Kai working aggressively here. #T1##BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Niederreiter has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niederreiter. #BC#
Kai breaks the clinch.
Niederreiter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niederreiter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai fakes the leg kick and cracks Niederreiter in the body.
Kai scores with a hook to the body. Niederreiter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niederreiter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Niederreiter moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Niederreiter darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
Niederreiter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Niederreiter working aggressively here.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Niederreiter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Niederreiter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Kai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niederreiter slips a jab and a cross from Kai.
We've been told by Kai's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Niederreiter moved away.
Niederreiter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niederreiter moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Niederreiter's head but Niederreiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niederreiter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niederreiter tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niederreiter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Niederreiter moved away.
Niederreiter takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Niederreiter is rocked!
Niederreiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Niederreiter is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Niederreiter seems to have recovered his senses.
Kai cracks Niederreiter with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Niederreiter moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Niederreiter moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Niederreiter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Niederreiter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Niederreiter.
Kai cracks Niederreiter with a good jab.
Niederreiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Niederreiter clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai looking to slow down the pace here.
Kai can't break the clinch.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niederreiter.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niederreiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niederreiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards. #TD2#
Niederreiter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kai regains guard. #ES#
Kai uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kai throws a counter high kick but Niederreiter was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Niederreiter clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Niederreiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Niederreiter. #BC#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Niederreiter clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Niederreiter throws a head punch that misses.
Niederreiter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but Niederreiter has him pressed against the cage.
Niederreiter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kai's efforts to push away.
Niederreiter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Niederreiter fails to land.
Niederreiter throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai. #TD2#
Niederreiter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kai is trying to stand back up. #T5#
Niederreiter lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kai hold on?!
Kai is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niederreiter missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Niederreiter manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Niederreiter missing with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai wants to get back to his feet.
Niederreiter punishes Kai with strikes from the back mount.
Kai covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kai trying to get back to his feet but Niederreiter is in full control for now.
Niederreiter misses with a punch to the head.
Kai trying to get back to his feet but Niederreiter is in full control for now. #T6#
Niederreiter throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kai!
Kai is trying to stand back up.
Niederreiter connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kai to escape the position.
Niederreiter is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Niederreiter gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Niederreiter gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Niederreiter apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kai throws a body punch but Niederreiter moves out of range.
Niederreiter ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Niederreiter moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niederreiter! But no joy.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Niederreiter. #CL2#
Niederreiter darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Niederreiter controls his hands.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kai breaks from the clinch. #T7#
Niederreiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niederreiter tries to clinch there but Kai circles away.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kai tests Niederreiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Niederreiter is out of range. #CL2#
Niederreiter clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niederreiter.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai prevents a body shot from Niederreiter.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Niederreiter controls the action.
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!
Niederreiter misses with a punch on the inside. #T8#
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kai manages to break the clinch.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Niederreiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Niederreiter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Kai is rocked!
Kai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Kai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Niederreiter counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nino Niederreiter!
Nino Niederreiter is the new welterweight champion!
Nino Niederreiter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai throws a head kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaunismieli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaunismieli with a body shot.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kaunismieli blocks it well.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Kai counters with a good low kick that Kaunismieli was not able to check.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai 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.
Kaunismieli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kai.
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!
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Kai blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kaunismieli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Kaunismieli lands.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaunismieli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kaunismieli is looking to wear down Kai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaunismieli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Kai's body.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaunismieli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Kaunismieli tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai throws a nice head kick!
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaunismieli.
Kai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaunismieli cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kai slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kaunismieli has got the better of the exchanges.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Kai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a three punch combo that has Kaunismieli backing up. Kaunismieli nods at Kai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Kai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand right.
Kaunismieli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli slows down the pace here.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Kai. #T2#
Kaunismieli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land. #T3#
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kai can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli prevents Kai from breaking the clinch.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kai prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaunismieli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kai up against the cage.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Kai's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
And Kai responds with a good body kick, but Kaunismieli manages to step out the way in time.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kai slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kai throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it. #CL#
Kaunismieli gets a clinch.
Kaunismieli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli. #BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaunismieli, right into the meat.
Kai scores with a push kick.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kai misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2##CL#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli is working Kai over against the cage.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai. #T3#
Kaunismieli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Kai tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards. #ROC#
Kai is rocked!
Kaunismieli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kai to his knees! Kaunismieli keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Anakoni Kai was interviewed post fight and said 'Good Bye cruel world. I am complete garbage and Louie is going to shoot me out behind the wood shed!!'.

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego misses the jab.
Kai throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Kai.
Don Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Kai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kai. Diego shrugs it off though. #T1#
Kai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diego tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Diego clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai lands a shoulder strike.
Diego is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Kai is trying to push Diego away but Diego has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Diego tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kai prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Kai can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diego can turn it around.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego closes the distance but Kai moves to the side
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
Kai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Diego tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Don Diego has been cut.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Diego dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Diego rushes Kai and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kai.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai is trying to force a seperation but Diego has the dominant position.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Kai letting Diego take a breather here.
Kai working aggressively here.
A short left from Diego.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai blocking some punches.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Diego is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kai connects with a body shot.
Kai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego. Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai slips a jab from Diego.
Diego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Kai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Diego wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego jabs at Kai's body.#T1#
Diego swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Kai.
Kai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kai checks a leg kick.
Diego throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Diego misses with a left hand
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kai connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kai. That snapped Diego's head back.
A shot to the liver by Diego. Beautiful body shot.
Diego digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego avoids the body shot from Kai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Kai's defenses.
Diego thows a leg kick but Kai checks it
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Kai throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Kai counters with a crisp one two that drops Diego! Kai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diego to his feet! Diego is in big trouble!
Kai drops Diego with a huge uppercut! Diego drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Don Diego was interviewed post fight and said 'Win or lose this was my last one, sadly my body is to worn down and I've been feeling different for years now. If I can't be the best, brain damage isn't worth it, I love you all, thanks to Syn and Kai for the fight, The Diego name will live on, I will train my family and team.'.

Event: Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Kai staying out of range there.
Kai slips under a jab.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a combination. Kai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grimes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kai can pounce on him.
Grimes 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.
Kai thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick
and Kai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Kai moves out of range.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but Grimes blocks it.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Grimes moves away from the strike by Kai.
Kai cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Kai stuns Grimes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grimes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Grimes misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kai misses the target.
Kai throws the kick towards the body but Grimes avoids it.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kai is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
Grimes throws a head kick that half lands.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Grimes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimes. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch. #KD#
Kai lands a big head kick that sends Grimes tumbling to the mat! Kai takes a step backwards and waves Grimes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Grimes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.#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!#CL2#
Grimes has managed to clinch.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kai has Grimes pressed against the cage, preventing Grimes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kai misses with some punches.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Kai has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kai has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Kai avoids the head kick by Grimes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kai misses with a body shot.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Kai counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kai. Grimes shrugs it off though.
Kai is looking to wear down Grimes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.#CL2#
Grimes clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Grimes's head. #BC2#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimes.
Kai cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kai cracks the inside of Grimes's front leg.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kai connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Kai takes one on the button.#T2#
Kai looks to throw a body kick
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes needs to keep his hands up - Kai had a free shot at his head there.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Kai's head but Kai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kai does it's job there.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
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!
Kai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Grimes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Kai lands but Grimes takes it in his stride.
Kai misses with a head kick.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Kai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes slips a straight right by Kai.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kai avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Grimes connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Grimes avoids the elbow strike from Kai, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grimes wants to get back to striking at distance but Kai won't allow it.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Kai. #BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grimes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Grimes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Grimes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimes's calf.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimes unleashes a big counter combination but Kai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimes wants to clinch but Kai slips to the side
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kai.
Kai circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Grimes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kai follows Grimes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
A victorious Anakoni Kai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Harbor misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Harbor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Harbor misses.
Harbor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kai avoids it really well and circles away.
Harbor misses with a double jab
and Kai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harbor lands with a cross.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harbor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Harbor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai. #T1#
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
Harbor slips under a jab.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harbor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kai misses with a double jab.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Harbor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kai moves forwards but Harbor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harbor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Harbor moved out of range nicely.
Harbor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harbor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harbor.
As Harbor backs off Kai throws a huge counter combo but Harbor manages to avoid it all.
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!
Harbor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kai.
Harbor connects with a nice looking jab.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harbor on the side of the head.
Harbor misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harbor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Harbor saw that one coming.
James Harbor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai lands with an overhand left.
Harbor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Harbor has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 418
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Kai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kai slips a jab from Reach.
Reach tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
Reach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reach throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Reach walks into a stiff left hand from Kai.
Reach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
Reach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reach lands a really nice looking cross but Kai seems unphased.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai missing with a left hand there. Reach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Kai tries to land a body kick
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Reach checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Reach misses.
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach connects with an inside leg kick.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kai thuds a left hand into Reach's body.
Kai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reach's sensitive parts.
Reach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reach unleashes a big counter combination but Kai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reach wants to land a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai jabs Reach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Reach saw that one coming.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reach misses with a hook.
Reach blocks the body kick.
Reach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reach avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reach moves away from the strike by Kai.
Reach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Reach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai connects with a single shot there.
Kai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kai lands the left hand.
Reach 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.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Reach is out of range.
Kai tries to land a leg kick but Reach saw it coming and moves away.
Kai misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Reach.
Kai thumps Reach with a low kick.#T3#
Kai walks into a straight right hand from Reach.
A cross from Kai lands.
A jab from Kai does it's job there.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai takes a swing at Reach's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Reach misses the target.
Reach misses with a straight right.
Reach defending well as Kai loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai throws a body kick that misses
and Reach counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good exchange - Reach coming out on top.
Reach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai throws a low kick, looking for Reach's leg but Reach calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kai throws a push kick but Reach slaps the foot to one side.
Kai feints and then cracks Reach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reach down.
Reach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reach throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kai lands a front kick.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reach momentarily.
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and Reach counters with a straight right hand.
Kai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reach on the side of the head.
Kai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reach is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Reach.
Reach misses with a head kick.
Reach moves out of range of the leg kick from Kai.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reach throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kai catches Reach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reach drops his hands momentarily and Kai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reach.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Reach moved away.
Kai connects with a right hand. Reach shakes it off.
Reach needs to keep his hands up - Kai had a free shot at his head there.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reach misses with a body shot.
Kai blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kai.
Reach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reach misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reach misses with a straight left.
Reach thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A lazy left from Kai finds it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reach might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kai has got the better of the exchanges.
Reach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reach ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Reach keeps Kai at a distance using the push kick.
Kai lands a nice hook to Reach's body. Reach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai connects with an inside leg kick.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Reach.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kai misses.
Kai misses with a leg kick
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai throws the left hand but Reach avoids the punch easily.
Reach now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reach throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kai. Kai obviously looking to wear him down.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reach can do to turn this around?
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai scores with the left hand. Reach knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Kai is predictable there
and Reach counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Reach - just one landing.
Kai is looking to score with low kicks.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kai on the side of the head.
Kai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reach checks it well.
Reach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kai.
Reach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reach blocks the body kick.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Reach is just out of range.
Reach scores with a kick to the body.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reach is looking to chop away at Kai's legs.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reach 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.
Kai punishes Reach's body with a nice straight punch.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kai's head.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reach.
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reach.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reach.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai connects with an inside leg kick.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Reach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Reach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai misses with a hook
and Reach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reach scores with a leg kick.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reach on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kai connects with a body shot that sends Reach's belly button to the back.
Reach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reach throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Reach throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Reach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reach throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Reach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reach looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Reach checks a leg kick.
Reach 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.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reach's head.
Reach lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
Reach throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reach throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Reach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reach throws a head kick that misses.
Reach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!#T1#
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
Kai throws a body punch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reach checks a low kick from Kai.
Reach throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Reach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reach counters with a two punch combo.
Kai throws a low kick but Reach avoids it.
Reach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kai connects with the punch.
Kai throws a body kick that misses.
Kai thuds his right hand into Reach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnny Reach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai works the jab nicely.
Reach throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kai throws a leg kick but Reach checks it.
Kai moves away from the strike by Reach.
That kick from Kai tenderised Reach's leg. Reach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reach scores with a leg kick.
Reach throws a head kick that misses.
Reach moves forwards but Kai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reach is looking to score with low kicks.
Kai throws a head kick but Reach moves out of range. #T3#
Kai scores with a head kick.
Reach blocks the body kick.
Kai lands a front kick.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Reach misses with a hook.
Kai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reach counters with a left to the body.
Reach thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but Reach blocks it.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai throws a leg kick which misses Reach's front leg but catches the back leg as Reach tries to avoid it.
Kai throws a leg kick
and Reach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reach! But no joy.
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reach misses with a head kick.
Kai thuds his shin into the meat of Reach's side.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reach.
Nice jab there from Kai.
Kai is looking to slow Reach down with leg kicks.
Anakoni Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai looks for the body kick but Reach saw that one coming.
Reach throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reach.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reach takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai lands a jab to Reach's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anakoni Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kai.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Kai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kai being controlled against the cage.
Decimus Meridius blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kai is keeping busy.#BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Decimus Meridius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimus Meridius.
Kai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Decimus Meridius misses.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Decimus Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kai is keeping busy.
Kai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Decimus Meridius.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up. #T3#
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Kai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius letting Kai take a breather here.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius misses with some punches.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Kai.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pressed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius avoids the elbow strike from Kai, against the cage.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kai misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kai.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimus Meridius lands with a cross.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Decimus Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kai throws a head kick that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Kai slips a straight right by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius thumps Kai with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decimus Meridius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimus Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Decimus Meridius rather than just go for the knockout.
Decimus Meridius tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Kai scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Decimus Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimus Meridius misses the target. #CL#
Decimus Meridius gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai has Decimus Meridius pushed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kai.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai trying to stall but Decimus Meridius improves his position.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage. #T3#
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Decimus Meridius.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Kai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Decimus Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kai blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Decimus Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimus Meridius can pounce on him.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up.
That kick from Decimus Meridius tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Decimus Meridius misses with a wild body shot.
Decimus Meridius lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
Decimus Meridius loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kai.
Decimus Meridius looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kai jabs at Decimus Meridius's body.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimus Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decimus Meridius jabs at Kai's body.
Kai tries to work over Decimus Meridius's front leg with a kick but Decimus Meridius checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai. #BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a stiff right hand.
Decimus Meridius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
Kai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Decimus Meridius sees coming a mile off.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decimus Meridius throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Decimus Meridius.
A head kick misses from Decimus Meridius.
Kai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Kai. Beautiful body shot.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up.
Kai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimus Meridius moves away.
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
Kai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Kai lands a big right hand that sends Decimus Meridius crashing to the mat! Kai stays standing though and waves Decimus Meridius back to his feet!#ROC2#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!#CUT2#
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai jabs at Decimus Meridius's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decimus Meridius darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Kai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Decimus Meridius! Kai lets Decimus Meridius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kai drops Decimus Meridius with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kai follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
Our winner, Anakoni Kai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 495 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
Dias Jimenez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Kai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dias Jimenez on the side of the head.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez blocks a jab.
Dias Jimenez thuds his right hand into Kai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dias Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kai swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Kai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dias Jimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai throws a body kick that misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Dias Jimenez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but Dias Jimenez blocks it.#KD2#
Dias Jimenez moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kai goes down! Can Dias Jimenez finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.#SUB#
Kai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dias Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dias Jimenez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dias Jimenez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dias Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kai pulls Dias Jimenez in close to his closed guard and prevents Dias Jimenez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dias Jimenez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dias Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Dias Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dias Jimenez scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Kai seems keen to control Dias Jimenez's posture.
Kai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dias Jimenez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kai.
Dias Jimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dias Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kai pulls Dias Jimenez in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai moves out of range as Dias Jimenez throws a body kick. #T3#
Dias Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Kai does it's job there.
Dias Jimenez takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias Jimenez.
Kai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dias Jimenez dodges the punch combination from Kai.
Kai slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Dias Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias Jimenez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Dias Jimenez lands an overhand right.
Dias Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
Kai moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias Jimenez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kai staying out of range there.
Dias Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dias Jimenez cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anakoni Kai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez looks for the body kick but Kai saw that one coming.
Kai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dias Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Kai moves out of range as Dias Jimenez strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Dias Jimenez moved away.
Dias Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Dias Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a left to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Kai checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Kai walks into a straight right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai.
Dias Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kai checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Kai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dias Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Kai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez blocks a head kick by Kai.
A head kick misses from Kai.
And Dias Jimenez tries to counter it with a takedown but Kai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
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!
Dias Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a one-two to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Dias Jimenez throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
Kai lands a front kick.
Dias Jimenez scores with a one two! Kai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Kai is rocked!
Dias Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Kai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kai seems to have got his legs back now.
Kai connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez motions for Kai to come forward. Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez tries to move into range but Kai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dias Jimenez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai throws a head kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range. #T4#
Dias Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dias Jimenez avoids the head kick by Kai.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Dias Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai lands a head kick. Dias Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dias Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Good standup being displayed there by Dias Jimenez as he connects with a hook.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Dias Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anakoni Kai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Dias Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dias Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kai defends it well.
Kai slips a straight right by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dias Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dias Jimenez!
Dias Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dias Jimenez connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dias Jimenez drops Kai with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kai! Dias Jimenez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez very nearly forgot to thank Kalashnikov Fight Gear & Laundry(10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Syn 488 - Turpin v. Norton
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decimus Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches with his opponent.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pushed against the cage.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius stalls.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Decimus Meridius looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decimus Meridius's brow.
Decimus Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Decimus Meridius controlling the action here for a moment.
Decimus Meridius is trying to stall.
Decimus Meridius tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Decimus Meridius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Kai lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Kai blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai looking to stall.
Decimus Meridius is trying to stall.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Kai.
Decimus Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pressed against the cage.
Kai lands an elbow inside that Decimus Meridius shrugs off.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius works on Kai's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius is working Kai over against the cage.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai trying to stall but Decimus Meridius improves his position.
Kai tries to break the clinch but Decimus Meridius is controlling the position.
Kai letting Decimus Meridius take a breather here.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Kai
and Decimus Meridius counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kai connects with a body shot.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Decimus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Kai.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Decimus Meridius.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick that misses.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Decimus Meridius moved out of range.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai motions for Decimus Meridius to come forward. Kai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decimus Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Decimus Meridius misses.
Decimus Meridius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kai if he has to take too many more of those.
Good shot there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Decimus Meridius lands a front kick.
Decimus Meridius misses with the combination.
Kai misses with a kick to the body
and Decimus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimus Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kai circles away quickly and effectively.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai jabs Decimus Meridius right on the nose. Decimus Meridius blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decimus Meridius pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Kai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Decimus Meridius. That did some damage!
Kai dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimus Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Decimus Meridius.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Decimus Meridius misses. #T3#
Kai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kai throws a head kick but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Decimus Meridius sees coming a mile off.
Decimus Meridius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Decimus Meridius counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Decimus Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Kai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kai 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 Decimus Meridius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Decimus Meridius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kai 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.
Decimus Meridius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kai dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius jabs Kai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Decimus Meridius wants to clinch.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Kai.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kai is looking to chop away at Decimus Meridius's legs. #CL#
Decimus Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Decimus Meridius looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decimus Meridius trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimus Meridius into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decimus Meridius's brow. #T1#
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius lands with a right to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
A short left from Kai.
Decimus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Decimus Meridius stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Decimus Meridius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Kai.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decimus Meridiuss head.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Anakoni Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Decimus Meridius.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Decimus Meridius's ribcage. Decimus Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pressed against the cage.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Decimus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Decimus Meridius trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimus Meridius into the cage.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai. #BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decimus Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decimus Meridius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
A leg kick checked by Decimus Meridius.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anakoni Kai.
Well Decimus Meridius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: Syn 480 - Rocker vs Hale
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai misses with a body kick.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermit can pounce on him.
Kai 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.
Kermit feints and then cracks Kai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kai down.
Kai slips a straight right by Kermit.
A lazy body kick from Kermit
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kermit misses the jab.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kermit ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kermit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit fakes the leg kick and cracks Kai in the body.
Kermit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kai's head backwards.
Kermit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kermit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kai avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai. #T1#
Kermit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Kai is predictable there
and Kermit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kermit ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kermit throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Kermit.
Kermit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kermit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Kai throws a body punch but Kermit moves out of range.
Kai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Kermit moved out of range nicely.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Kai misses. #T2#
Kermit throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kermit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Kermit moves out of range easily.
Kermit throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kermit scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Kermit there.
Kermit throws out a leg kick but Kai moves out of range and Kermit only half commits.
Kermit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai scores with a jab to the body.
Kermit misses with a low kick. #T3#
Kai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kermit counter with a right hand.
Kermit slips a straight right by Kai.
As Kai backs away, Kermit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kermit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kai. Kai obviously looking to wear him down.
Kai wants to land a leg kick but Kermit is out of range.
Kai cracks Kermit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kermit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kermit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kermit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kai to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kai. Beautiful body shot.
Kermit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Kermit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kermit looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kermit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kermit throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kermit lands a jab to Kai's midsection.
Kermit throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a nice body kick.
Kai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kermit tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kermit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kermit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Constantine Kermit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kermit misses with a looping right.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Kermit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
As Kai backs away, Kermit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anakoni Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kermit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kai cracks Kermit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kermit moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit misses with a looping left.
Kermit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kermit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kermit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kermit blocks a jab.#T1#
Kermit slips a straight right by Kai.
A counter left hand to the body from Kermit misses its target.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kermit looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kermit blocks the leg kick.
Kai throws a head kick that half lands.
Kai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kai scores with a nice body kick.
Kermit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kermit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kermit loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Kermit does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kai tries a low kick but Kermit avoids it.
Kai slips under a jab.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kermit manages to avoid it.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kermit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kermit's head.
Kermit lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai misses with a right hand
enabling Kermit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kermit misses with a low kick as Kai jumps back.
Kermit tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Kai throws out a counter right but Kermit avoids it with no problem.
Kermit throws a lazy right hand but Kai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai throws a push kick but Kermit slaps the foot to one side.
Kermit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kai just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kermit lands a jab to the nose.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kermit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kermit throws a low kick, looking for Kai's leg but Kai calmly moves out of range.
Kai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kermit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kai's calf.
A lazy left from Kai finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kermit is looking to chop away at Kai's legs.
Kai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
Kermit throws a nice looking combination but Kai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermit connects with an inside leg kick.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kermit.
Kai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big left from Kai misses.
Kermit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kai avoids it.
Kermit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kermit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kermit tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kermit.
Kai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kermit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kermit misses with a body kick.
Kermit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Kai misses
and Kermit counters with an outside leg kick.
Kai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai jabs Kermit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kermit throws a big shot that misses.
Kai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kermit clobbers Kai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kermit slips a jab from Kai.
Kai throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kermit moves out of range of the body kick.
Kai swings for the body but Kermit moves out of range.
Kermit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kermit throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kermit.
Kai misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kai.
A left lands for Kai.
Kai tries to land a body kick
and Kermit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kai's knee momentarily.
Kermit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kai blocks a low kick nicely.
Kermit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kermit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kermit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kermit throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice jab there from Kermit.
Kai throws a hook but Kermit avoids it easily.
Kermit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kermit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kermit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai 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.
Kai on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD#
Kermit lands a big right hand that sends Kai crashing to the mat! Kermit stays standing though and waves Kai back to his feet!#ROC#
Kai is rocked!#T3#
BOOM! Kermit lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kai. Kai tries to recover but Kermit is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kai lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constantine Kermit!
Constantine Kermit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 475 -
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Kai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Kai.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kai working aggressively here.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kai's efforts to push away.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kelly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body.
Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kai is trying to keep an underhook but Kelly manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kelly trying to mount his opponent but Kai defends it.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Kai wants to get back to full guard.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kelly is stalling here. Kai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kelly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Kelly is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kai wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Kelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Kelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kai avoids the head kick by Kelly.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Kai.#T4#
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kelly misses with the body kick
and Kai counters with a solid body kick.
Kelly swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelly will feel that in the morning.
Kai thumps Kelly with a low kick.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kai - that will leave a mark!
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kai tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kai blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Kai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kai is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Kelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries a body shot but Kai blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Kelly digs a right hand into Kai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kai's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai stalling in the clinch but Kelly improves position.
Kelly is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kai prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kai wants to break free but Kelly has control.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Kelly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kai can't fight it off and eventually Kelly manages to take the fight to the floor. Kai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kelly trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kelly works over Kai with some ground and pound from guard.
Gerry Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kai's head.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kai, not yet.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kelly trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Kelly is predictable there
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kai is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kai wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot.
Jab from Kelly.#TD2#
Kai gets caught napping as Kelly dives in and scores a takedown. Kai manages to retain guard.
Kelly 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.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Kai is keeping the position.
Kai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly lands a couple of elbows.
Kelly connects with a couple of short punches.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but Kai blocks nicely.
Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kai controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anakoni Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kai is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kai trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Kelly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kai is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai lands an elbow just above Kelly 's eye.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly is working Kai over against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly!
Gerry Kelly gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: MFN 335: Delirious
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
War attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kai.
Nice body kick from Kai.
War takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
War slips under a jab.
War looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
War swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
War 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow War down.
War takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Kai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kai blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by War.
War looking to slow down the pace here.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kai lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
A right hand to the body from War.
War throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
War tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
War tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai is able to avoid easily.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
War moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
A looping hook to the body misses from War. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
War takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and War releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
War uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
War feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
War shapes to counter with a head kick.
War with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
War swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kai throws a body punch but War moves out of range.
War let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai checks the leg kick.
War keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
War connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by War.
Kai throws a hook to the side of War's head but War sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kai connects with a leg kick. War looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kai throws a leg kick but War sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
War tries to move into range but Kai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
War displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
War avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to War's calf.
Kai lets loose with a powerful body kick. War will feel that in the morning.
War tries a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai tried to counter with a leg kick but War avoided it.
War is looking to score with low kicks.
Kai misses with a shot to the body
and War counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by War.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kai slips a jab from War.
War throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
War tries a quick counter leg kick but Kai is wise to it.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling War to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Kai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai moves away from the strike by War.
A nice inside leg kick there by War. That's going to slow Kai down.
A low kick from Kai is predictable there
and War counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai throws a head kick but War moves out of range.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from War.
War lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
War is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
War misses with a low kick.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
War blocks the body kick.
War keeps Kai at a distance using the push kick.
Kai is breathing heavily.
War just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai needs to keep his hands up - War had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice body punch from War.
A shot to the liver by War. Beautiful body shot.
Kai scores with a jab. War acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kai is looking to land body kicks.
Kai moves out of range as War strikes.
War scores with a leg kick.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai misses with a body kick.
War looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kai takes the fight into the clinch.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from War. #T1#
Kai takes a shot to the head.
War misses with some punches.
War misses with a body punch.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai stalling in the clinch but War improves position.
War lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War misses with some punches.
War can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of War's head.
War prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
War lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by War.
Kai throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
War blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai pushes War back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but War has him pressed against the cage.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
Kai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as War controls his hands.
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai misses with the head strike.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War throws a head punch that misses.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Kai. #T3#
War misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
War tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as War controls his hands.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
War prevents Kai from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
War scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kai doesn't seem bothered though.
War throws a body kick that misses.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and War has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and War counters by moving into the clinch.
Kai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but War is keeping busy.#T4#
Kai blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kai throws an elbow but misses.
War lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
A short right from War.
Kai working hard to break the clinch.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Holy War seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
War prevents a body shot from Kai.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands a right hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by War.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
War throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
War misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Kai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
War lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Kai
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War misses with a left hand
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
War throws a lazy uppercut
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and War counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
War fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
War takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
War throws a front kick that sends Kai stumbling back into the cage.
War throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
War cracks Kai with an open hand slap.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and War counters with a nice leg kick.
Kai connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for War.
Kai bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! War comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kai falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kai was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holy War!
A very excited looking Holy War made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MFN 330
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kamenov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Kamenov finds it's way through Kai's defenses.
Kamenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenov misses with a body punch
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamenov as he connects with a hook.
Kamenov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Kamenov.
Kai lands a really nice looking cross but Kamenov seems unphased.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kamenov.
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!
Kai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamenov connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.#T1#
Kamenov throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenov. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenov throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai counters with a body kick.
Kai looks for the body kick but Kamenov saw that one coming.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenov.
Kamenov swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamenov digs a good hook to Kai's body.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kamenov.
Nice straight punches there by Kamenov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a hook.
Kai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kamenov throws out a powerful jab.
Kamenov blocks a head kick by Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai ducks right into an uppercut from Kamenov.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamenov tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Kamenov slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai lands with a good body shot.
Kamenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kamenov.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamenov clobbers Kai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov lands a head shot.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kai's head.#ROC#
Kai is rocked!
Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Kai blocks the body kick. #T4#
Kamenov is looking to land body kicks.
Kamenov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kai's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamenov looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kamenov punishes Kai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Kai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamenov blocks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamenov as he connects with a hook.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kai tries to move into range but Kamenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kai throws out a powerful jab.
Kamenov misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamenov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Aleksandar Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai looks for the body kick but Kamenov saw that one coming.
Kamenov throws out a leg kick but Kai moves out of range and Kamenov only half commits.
Kamenov lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kamenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Kai throws out a counter right but Kamenov avoids it with no problem.
Kai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kai off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Kamenov scores with a body shot.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Kai misses with a leg kick
and Kamenov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Kai slams his shin into Kamenov's torso.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Good exchange - Kamenov coming out on top.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Donk. Kamenov catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Kamenov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kamenov, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Kamenov pushes Kai away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kamenov scores with a hook.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Kamenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamenov scores with a punch to the head.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamenov finish him?
Kamenov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kai to the canvas! Kai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kamenov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Kamenov!
Aleksandar Kamenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MFN 326: LA Law
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Crowe misses with an uppercut. Kai saw that one coming.
Crowe fails with the takedown
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
Crowe lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Crowe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Crowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Crowe counters with a takedown into side control.
Kai wants to control but Crowe postures up.
Crowe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Crowe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kai gets back to half guard.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
Crowe thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
Crowe lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Crowe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crowe is stalling here. Kai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crowe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crowe is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kai tries to advance to mount but Crowe instead regains half guard. #T2#
Kai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crowe is doing well to control the position and prevent Kai from advancing to side control.
Crowe gets full guard.
Crowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowe, not yet.
Kai 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.
Crowe pulls Kai in close to prevent any damage.
Kai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kai trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Crowe pulls Kai in close to his closed guard and prevents Kai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crowe 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crowe seems keen to control Kai's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe misses with a body punch
and Kai counters with a nice body kick.
Kai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowe.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai throws out a leg kick but Crowe moves out of range and Kai only half commits.
Crowe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kai sprawls and moves away.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Crowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Kai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kai misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Crowe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Kai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe distracts Kai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kai wants to stand up but Crowe is controlling him.
Kai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kai is continuing to stall.
Stanton Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Crowe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Kai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
Crowe distracts Kai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
Crowe controlling from the top position.
Kai controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crowe lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kai throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Crowe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai tests Crowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crowe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kai thuds his right hand into Crowe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Stanton Crowe's cut is getting worse.
Crowe moves out of range as Kai strikes.#KD2#
Kai drops Crowe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crowe looks back up at him and smiles so Kai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Crowe is rocked!
Kai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai throws an uppercut from hell that sends Crowe clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kai stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakoni Kai!
A victorious Anakoni Kai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MFN 320: Resilient
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
LeBlanc moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
LeBlanc tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from LeBlanc.
Both fighters circling a little - LeBlanc finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kai is fending him off so far but LeBlanc persists. Nope, Kai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai pushes LeBlanc away with a front kick.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeBlanc. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBlanc throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kai throws a quick counter head kick but LeBlanc was just out of range.
Kai thumps LeBlanc with a low kick.
LeBlanc scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch
and Kai counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
LeBlanc scores with a jab to the head.
Anakoni Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
LeBlanc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps LeBlanc thinking.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
Kai lands a nice hook to LeBlanc's body. LeBlanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Kai lands a body shot.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
Kai throws a low kick but LeBlanc avoids it.#T3#
LeBlanc swinging wildly here.
Kai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBlanc circles away quickly and effectively.
Kai tries to land a front kick but LeBlanc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBlanc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kai takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses. #T4#
LeBlanc is looking to chop away at Kai's legs.
A slow jab from LeBlanc misses its intended target.
Kai motions for LeBlanc to come forward. Kai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Kai tenderised LeBlanc's leg. LeBlanc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses with a body kick.
A cross from Kai lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBlanc's head backwards.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai fires out a quick counter leg kick but LeBlanc just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
LeBlanc lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
LeBlanc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai is looking to wear down LeBlanc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LeBlanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
LeBlanc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai tries to land a body kick
and LeBlanc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kai thinking.
LeBlanc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai looks to land a right hand but LeBlanc moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from LeBlanc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of LeBlanc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai lands with a nice body punch.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Kai catches LeBlanc right on the button with a cross.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
LeBlanc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
LeBlanc is looking for the big counter here.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai looks to land a combination but LeBlanc avoids it well. #T2#
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeBlanc connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Kai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
And Kai counters with a quick kick to the body but LeBlanc blocks it.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kai has cracked LeBlanc with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kai lands another huge swinging hook and LeBlanc tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save LeBlanc, before Kai can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anakoni Kai!
During a confident post fight interview, Anakoni Kai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFN 316: Makinwa vs. Kai
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kai.
Makinwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kai's head.
Kai throws a body punch but Makinwa moves out of range.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makinwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makinwa scores with a nice strike.
Makinwa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makinwa connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Makinwa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makinwa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Kai walks into a straight right hand from Makinwa.
Makinwa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Makinwa scores with a head kick.
Makinwa throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Kai stumbling backwards into the cage! Kai bounces back off the cage towards Makinwa, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Makinwa lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Makinwa celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ugor Makinwa!
Ugor Makinwa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: LEGACY! 66
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Newmark dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Newmark throws a head kick that misses.
Kai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Newmark throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Newmark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Newmark throws a series of punches but Kai avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Newmark misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newmark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Newmark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Newmark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Newmark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Kai's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newmark's calf.
A shot to the liver by Kai. Beautiful body shot.
Newmark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Newmark moves away and avoids it.
Kai misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Newmark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newmark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newmark. That's going to slow Kai down.
Newmark throws an off balance right hand
and Kai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Newmark looks winded!
Newmark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Kai counters with a head kick that drops Newmark to the mat! Newmark scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Newmark is rocked!
Kai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Newmark is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Kai lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Newmark out cold! Newmark is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anakoni Kai!
During a confident post fight interview, Anakoni Kai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MFN 311
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Blyer misses the body punch #KD#
and Kai counters with a head kick that drops Blyer to the mat! Blyer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Blyer is rocked!
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Blyer misses with a combination
and Kai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Blyer looks winded!
Kai finds Blyer's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Blyer flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kai lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Blyer will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anakoni Kai!
A relieved looking Anakoni Kai 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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