Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Von Alkum scores with a hook.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Rai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Alkum counters with a good low kick that Rai was not able to check.
Rai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Von Alkum gets a clinch.
Rai pushes Von Alkum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Alkum lands a body punch.
Von Alkum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Alkum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Rai lands a takedown into guard.
Von Alkum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Von Alkum continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Alkum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Alkum working a defensive guard here.
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Von Alkum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rai postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rai tries to work over Von Alkum's front leg with a kick but Von Alkum checks it.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Von Alkum catches Rai right on the button with a cross.
Von Alkum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Von Alkum checks a leg kick.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Alkum misses the target.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum misses with a straight right.
Rai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rai lands with a hook. Von Alkum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Von Alkum instigates a clinch.
Rai lands an uppercut.
Rai lands with a light punch inside.
Rai throws a head punch that misses.
Rai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rai is leaning against Von Alkum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Alkum gets through Rai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Alkum lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rai tries to pull guard but Von Alkum won't allow it.
Rai gets through Von Alkum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Alkum prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai. #BC#
Von Alkum breaks from the clinch.
Rai misses with a body kick.
Rai scores with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands a body shot.
Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rai throws a hook but Von Alkum blocks it.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Rai.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Alkum lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Alkum.
A head kick by Rai misses
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rai throws a nice looking combination but Von Alkum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Alkum misses with a wild combination.
Rai lands a head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Alkum.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Alkum throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Von Alkum catches Rai right on the button with a cross.
Von Alkum wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Von Alkum throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Rai misses.
Von Alkum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Alkum.
Rai throws a right hand that Von Alkum ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Alkum also avoids with ease.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Alkum misses the target.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Von Alkum with the inside leg kick.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Alkums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Alkum misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Alkum fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Alkum lands a jab to Rai's midsection.
Von Alkum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum is looking to wear down Rai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rai jabs at Von Alkum's body.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai lands a right hook to the body.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Von Alkum throws a combination. Rai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Von Alkum finds it's target.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Alkum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rai can pounce on him.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Alkum can pounce on him.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rai.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Von Alkum walks into a jab.
Von Alkum just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Von Alkum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Alkum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Von Alkum's shoulder, as Von Alkum tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Alkum throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Von Alkum does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Rai misses
and Von Alkum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Alkum.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Alkum. Von Alkum obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Alkum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Von Alkum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Von Alkum finds it's target.
Von Alkum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Von Alkum throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai is looking for the big counter here.
Rai blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai misses with a hook.
Rai lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rai misses with a double jab
and Von Alkum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that half lands.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Von Alkum dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Alkum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Von Alkum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Rai checks a low kick from Von Alkum.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Rai.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Alkum tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Alkum moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Alkum delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai lands a head shot.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Alkum is out of range.
Von Alkum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klaus Von Alkum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rai defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rai scores with a hook.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Von Alkum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Alkum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rai cracks Von Alkum with an open hand slap.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Von Alkum blocks the low kick.
Von Alkum misses the jab.
Rai throws a head kick that misses.
Von Alkum thows a leg kick but Rai checks it
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Alkums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Alkum lands a nice looking body shot.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Alkum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Alkum.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Rai.
Von Alkum lands a right hook to the body.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Alkum cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Von Alkum moved out of range.
Rai misses with a hook.
It appears Von Alkum was looking to counter with a kick there.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rai!
Rai misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Alkum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rai checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Von Alkum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Von Alkum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Von Alkum closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai can't get the takedown. #BC#
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
Von Alkum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Rai.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Alkum misses the target.
Rai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Von Alkum is out of range.
Rai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Alkum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Von Alkum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Alkum.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Alkum throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Rai tenderised Von Alkum's leg. Von Alkum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Alkum checks a low kick from Rai.
Rai lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Von Alkum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Alkum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Von Alkum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Alkum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rai.
Von Alkum throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Von Alkum blocks the body kick.
Von Alkum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Von Alkum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Alkum misses its target.
Von Alkum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
Von Alkum scores with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.#T4#
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rai connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Alkum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai lands the left hand.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Von Alkum.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum lands with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Mesquita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mesquita.
Rai moves forwards but Mesquita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
Mesquita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
Rai swings widly with a right hand
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rai to the mat! Rai manages to get full guard.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita throwing shots but Rai is blocking nicely.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB#
Rai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rai is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Mesquita controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mesquita trying to work for an americana but Rai has managed to regain full guard.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Rai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.#REVR#
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there.
Rai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Rai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rai controls the pace.#SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Rai wants to get up but he can't break Mesquita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rai is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rai stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rai is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita pulls Rai in close to his closed guard and prevents Rai from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Rai gets to his feet. Mesquita looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Rai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Rai's guard.
Mesquita stands and throws Rai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mesquita has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Mesquita's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita misses the jab.
Mesquita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rai napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rai is defending well.
Rai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rai sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Rai is looking to escape.
Rai manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita passes Rai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mesquita working Rai over with strikes.
Mesquita prevents Rai from improving his position.
Richard Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mesquita jumps into side control!
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Rai tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita throws a strike aimed at the side of Rai's head but Rai avoids it well.
Rai is looking to reverse the position.
Rai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Rai is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rai down. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita working away.#T3#
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Rai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mesquita lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rai is looking to reverse the position.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rai is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Mesquita cracks Rai with a big elbow.
Rai is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita laying and praying for a moment but Rai takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rai taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Mesquita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rai takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Rai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Rai. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Rai throws out a powerful jab.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai lands a head kick!
Mesquita tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesquita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rai misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai lands a jab.#TD2#
Mesquita closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rai quickly recovers to half guard.

Rai kicks off Mesquita and gets to his feet.
Rai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai lands a nice shot that snaps Mesquita's head back.
Rai misses the body punch
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rai lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rai throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Good standup being displayed there by Mesquita as he connects with a hook.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mesquita misses the body punch
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rai.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Rai has wrist control.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mesquita distracts Rai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Rai's legs - danger averted.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up. #T4#
Mesquita distracts Rai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richard Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mesquita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agansing Rai.
I think Mesquita has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mesquita!

Event: GAMMA#1043 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Rai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.
Rai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Rai.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Rai defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Rai.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Rai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rai throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Rai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Rai misses.
Rai avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai is trying to break free.
Rai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Rai blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rai or not.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
Rai misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Rai feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Rai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Rai.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rai throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Rai.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Rai catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Rai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rai blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A jab from Rai misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Rai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Surianglek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit cracks Rai with an open hand slap.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Rai.
Rai with a nice calf kick.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Rai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Rai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Rai down with leg kicks.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Rai.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rai 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.
Rai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rai tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rai blocks a low kick nicely.
Rai throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.#T2#
Rai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Rai checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Rai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!#T3#
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Rai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Rai.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Rai's knee but Rai avoids it well.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Rai misses.
Sitsongrit works Rai's body with a nice hook.
Rai throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Rai's head back.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Rai.
Rai throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rai blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Sitsongrit jabs Rai right on the nose. Rai blinks but takes it well.
Rai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rai swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Rai throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Rai checks it.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rai has time to react.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.#T1##CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rai.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rai. Rai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rai moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit jabs Rai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rai throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Rai misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rai dodges the punch combination from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Rai lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
Rai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
Rai slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Rai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down. #T4#
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Rai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Rai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Rai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sitsongrit punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rai.
Nice straight punches there by Rai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rai.
Rai cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rai works over Sitsongrit's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Rai scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Rai jumps back.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rai jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit 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.
Rai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rai throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Good work by Rai as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Rai.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Rai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Rai.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rai knows he should have avoided that one.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Rai moves out of range.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Rai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rai digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Rai as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Rai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit sizes up Rai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Rai semi-blocks.
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!
Sitsongrit works Rai's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit motions for Rai to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Danga de danga de dang - Rai scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rai misses.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Rai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Rai slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit thumps Rai with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Rai feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Rai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Sitsongrit 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. #T1#
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rai lands a head shot.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rai misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Rai chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Rai swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Rai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Rai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Rai throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rai under the eye.
Sitsongrit cracks Rai with an open hand slap.
Rai thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Rai.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one. #T3#
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Rai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs Rai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Rai off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Rai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
A leg kick checked by Rai.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
Rai sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Rai misses with a low kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rai lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Rai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
A left lands for Rai.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Rai.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rai back to the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: GAMMA#1038 Tam v Hoddle
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Rai scores with a jab. Loris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Loris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai 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.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from Loris.
Loris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Loris.#TD#
Loris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Loris is pushing down on Rai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rai is fighting to maintain full guard but Loris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loris 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.
Loris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loris passes into half guard.
Rai keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris working the head and body with strikes.
Loris trying to pass the guard but Rai defending well. #T1#
Nice strikes from Loris there.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Loris is controlling the pace.
Rai is refusing to be controlled, as Loris sits in half guard.
Loris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rai keeps working.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loris.
Loris is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rai!
Rai is trying desperately to improve position.
Rai regains half guard.
Loris stalling. #SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions off his back.
Loris sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Rai is not content to let Loris control the position.#SUB#
Rai is defending against the submission attempts here by Loris.
Rai wants to get back to full guard.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but Loris is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Loris wants to take a breather but Rai is having none of it.
Loris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though. #T4#
Rai has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rai is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Rai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Loris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Loris misses with some punches.
Loris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rai lands a nice uppercut.
Rai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Loris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rai lands with a good body shot.
Loris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loris dives in for a single leg takedown but Rai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Loris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai avoids the body shot from Loris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Loris gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Loris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Loris's guard! Nice work there by Rai!
Rai wants to control from the top but Loris keeps moving.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Loris has his foot on Rai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rai works his way back into a safe position though.
Loris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rai content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai is looking to stand up but Loris won't let him. #T1#
Rai being controlled here momentarily.
Loris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rai trying to control but Loris is working from the bottom.
Loris working a defensive guard but Rai passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loris manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
Rai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rai connects with a crisp jab.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Rai avoids the body shot from Loris.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Loris scores with a hook.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Loris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
Rai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Loris off the cage and back into range.
Rai scores with a sloppy right hand. Loris should have avoided that one.
Loris looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai throws a head kick but Loris moves out of range. #T3#
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Loris throws a leg kick but Rai moved away.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loris.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
It looked like Loris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loris misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loris avoids the body shot from Rai.
Loris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loris shoots in for a takedown but Rai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Loris looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Loris in his tracks.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Loris is just out of range.
Loris is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Loris misses.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Rai swings for the body but Loris moves out of range.
Loris throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Loris's knee momentarily.#TD#
Loris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Loris wants to control for a moment but Rai uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Loris lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loris stops Rai from standing up.
Loris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loris wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.
Rai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loris controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Loris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Rai misses.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Rai defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Loris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Loris walks into a stiff left hand from Rai.
Loris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
Loris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Rai digs a good body shot into Loris's ribs.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loris.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Loris throws a leg kick
and Loris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loris cracks Rai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Loris throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loris throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai lands with a good body shot.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loris. Loris obviously looking to wear him down.
Loris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rai as he avoids it easily.
Loris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rai misses with a head kick. #TD#
Loris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rai to the mat! Rai manages to get full guard.
Loris throws a strike but Rai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Loris wants to control but Rai passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Rai sits in half guard.
Loris wants to improve his position but Rai is controlling well.
Rai wants to stand but Loris has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Loris 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.#SUB#
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rai pulls his head out easily.
Rai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Loris is looking for a sweep. Rai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loris keeps working.
Rai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Loris wants to control but Rai is keeping busy.
Loris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loris's guard.
Loris keeping full guard, as Rai tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rai wants to get up but he can't break Loris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Loris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Loris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rai is out of range and Loris settles back down.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Loris is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Our winner, Agansing Rai, 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: GAMMA#1033 Wilfred v Genkei
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Riminal walks into a jab.
Riminal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riminal tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Riminal lands but Rai takes it in his stride.
Riminal just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai lands with a hook. Riminal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Rai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rai.
Riminal misses with a wild body shot.
Rai lands with a kick to the temple. Riminal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Riminal.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses.
Rai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riminal checks a low kick from Rai.
Riminal avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Riminal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Riminal.
Riminal misses with an uppercut.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Riminal.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riminal.
Riminal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##TD#
Riminal looking to score a takedown here. Rai is defending well but Riminal drives through and ends up in Rai's guard.
Riminal looking to pass the guard.
Riminal is working hard here to advance position.
Riminal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riminal wants to control but Rai is keeping him busy.
Rai is pushing Riminal's head away, looking to escape. Riminal manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Riminal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rai!
Rai gets back to half guard.#ES2#
Rai pushes Riminal off and gets back to his feet.
Riminal staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Riminal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riminal throws a head kick but Rai moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Riminal.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Riminal drops his hands momentarily and Rai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riminal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rai.
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riminal at a distance.
Riminal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riminal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai lands a head shot.#T3#
Riminal tries a head kick but it misses.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riminal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riminal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Riminal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Riminal from controlling successfully.
Rai wants to stand and escape but Riminal is having none of it.
Riminal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riminal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riminal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Riminal is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ser Bian Warc Riminal made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: C254: Obaminator vs Machado II
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Benedetti scores with a leg kick.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Rai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Rai's head.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Rai controls the action.
Rai is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rai misses with the head strike. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Rai misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Rai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Rai misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Rai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rai stopping the sweep attempt from Benedetti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rai slips nicely into half guard.
Benedetti trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Benedetti holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Rai is working for a submission of some sort.
Benedetti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benedetti controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Rai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rai.
Benedetti is looking to escape.#SUB#
Rai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benedetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rai. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Benedetti is looking to improve his position.
Benedetti is trying to control but can't.
Benedetti won't allow Rai to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benedetti wants to control but Rai is keeping busy.
Benedetti is trying is best to control the position here.
Benedetti trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benedetti connects with the punch.#T4#
Rai throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rai misses with a hook
enabling Benedetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Benedetti takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Benedetti. Beautiful body shot.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Rai connects with a leg kick.
Rai lands with an overhand left.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rai with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Benedetti unleashes a big counter combination but Rai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti blocks a leg kick.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Rai slips a jab from Benedetti.
Rai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti lands a glancing blow to the side of Rai's head.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Benedetti 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.
Good leg kick by Rai.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rai lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Rai scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rai has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rai with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai staying out of range there.
Benedetti lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
Rai throws a sloppy head kick and Benedetti moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti lands with a straight right. Rai didn't see that one coming.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Benedetti tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benedetti.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Rai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Rai avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti misses with a low kick.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rai throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Rai slips under a jab.
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti cracks Rai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rai connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings for the body but Rai moves out of range.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A jab from Rai finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Rai looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Rai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benedetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti throws a wild body kick that Rai sees coming a mile off.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
Rai throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Rai tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Rai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Rai misses with a straight left. #T4#
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Rai throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rai misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Rai avoids it with no problem.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Rai takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Rai as he connects with a hook.
Benedetti misses the jab.
It looked like Rai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedetti.
Nice straight punches there by Rai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rai.
Benedetti scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Benedetti throws a push kick but Rai slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Benedetti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benedetti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Benedetti cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
Benedetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benedetti checks it well.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Rai swinging wildly here.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but Rai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
Rai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Rai checks it
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Benedetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Rai defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Rai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Benedetti, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Rafael Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agansing Rai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Benedetti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rai is out of range and Benedetti settles back down.
Benedetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rai. Rai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Rai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a body shot that sends Rai's belly button to the back.
That kick from Rai tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Rai throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Benedetti lands with a kick to the temple. Rai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rai lands a head shot.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Benedetti throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Benedetti thuds a left hand into Rai's body.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai throws a low kick but Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benedetti wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Rai's front leg but catches the back leg as Rai tries to avoid it.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai swinging wildly here.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Rai swings and misses with a hook 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!
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Rai lands an overhand right.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Benedetti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai connects with a body shot.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Good standup being displayed there by Rai as he connects with a hook.
Rai lands with a nice combination. Benedetti backs away looking to recover.
Rai digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Rai connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Rai down.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agansing Rai.
Well Rai 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
A very excited looking Agansing Rai 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: C251: Ji Woo vs Kasamsun
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Malley lands an overhand right.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Malley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rai 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Malley. #CL#
Malley drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Rai misses with a body punch.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Rai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
Malley thuds his shin into the meat of Rai's side.
Malley throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malley.
Rai throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rai misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Malley throws a good cross that connects.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Rai feints a counter leg kick.
Rai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rai blocks a jab.#TD2#
Rai shoots in and gets a takedown into Malley's guard.

Malley pushes Rai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Malley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malley as he avoids it easily.
Rai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malley to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai misses with a hook.
Malley moves forwards but Rai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malley misses with a body shot. #CL#
Malley darts in and clinches Rai up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Malley.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Malley is trying to stall.
Rai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards. #T2#
Rai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malley.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rai.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rai misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Malley uses from the top position.
Malley trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rai working for a triangle but Malley defends it easily.
Rai controls Malley momentarily but Malley frees himself. #T3#
Malley passes Rai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rai is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Malley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rai to get to his feet.
Malley slips a straight right by Rai.
And Malley counters with a quick kick to the body but Rai blocks it.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Malley scores with a three punch combo!
Rai tries to land a leg kick but Malley saw it coming and moves away.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malley throws a push kick but Rai slaps the foot to one side.
Malley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malley tries to avoid it but Rai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malley to the ground. Malley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malley scores with a jab to the head.
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malley has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab from Rai.
Rai swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rai with a nice calf kick.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Malley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
A punch combination from Rai misses. #CL#
Malley moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Rai pulls guard successfully.
Rai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malley has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jane Malley 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#
Malley lands a head shot.
Rai needs to keep his hands up - Malley had a free shot at his head there.
Rai shoots in but no luck this time.
Malley lands a jab to the nose.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai lands with a cross.
Malley throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Rai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
A big left from Malley misses.
Rai throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rai throws a chopping leg kick but Malley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Rai throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley moves away from the strike by Rai.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Rai tries a head kick but it misses.
Rai throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
Malley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai slips under a jab.
Malley misses with a two punch combination.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Malley misses the target.
Malley punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Malley looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Malley steps away.
Rai throws a hook but Malley blocks it.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rai slips under a jab from Malley.
Malley moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
Rai throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Rai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rai fails with the takedown.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
Rai cracks a nice hook into Malley's ribs.
A jab from Malley finds it's way through Rai's defenses.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai misses the jab.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai 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.
Malley misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Malley blocks a low kick nicely.
Malley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Malley.
Rai works the jab nicely.
Rai throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malley is looking to land body kicks.
Malley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.#T3#
Malley with a nice calf kick.
Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
Rai looks for a takedown but Malley sprawls well.
Jane Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Rai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malley can pounce on him.
Malley loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Malley 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
Rai avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Malley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rai.
Malley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malley.
Malley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
Rai scores with the left hand. Malley knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Rai blocks a jab.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malley circles away quickly and effectively.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai throws out a powerful jab.
Malley blocks a jab.#CL#
Malley moves into the clinch.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
Malley misses with some punches.
Malley lands with a left to the head.
Malley is leaning against Rai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malley presses Rai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai checks a low kick from Malley.
Malley throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai takes one on the button.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Malley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jane Malley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rai has Malley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malley digs a right hand underneath Rai's ribcage. Rai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good body shot from Malley.
A shot in the inside from Malley.
Malley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malley is defending well.
Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Malley.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Malley.
Malley slips a jab from Rai.
That kick from Rai tenderised Malley's leg. Malley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?#T1#
Malley scores with a hook to the body. Rai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malley leaves Rai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jane Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Malley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai checks a low kick from Malley.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Rai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malley.
Malley lands a nice hook to Rai's body. Rai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai cracks Malley with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley throws a body shot but no joy.
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Malley checks a low kick from Rai.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Rai scores with a body shot.
Malley lands with a right hand. #T3#
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Rai 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.
Malley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Rai down.
Malley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Malley.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Rai darts in and clinches Malley up against the cage.
Malley blocking some punches.
Rai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malley scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Malley cracks Rai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malley's corner calls for a 1-2. Malley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malley lands a head kick!
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Rai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malley. Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malley blocks a jab.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Rai tries to keep at a distance but Malley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Rai controls the action. #BC#
Malley breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
A very excited looking Jane Malley 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: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Pavlek misses with a head kick.
Rai throws a leg kick but Pavlek checks it.
Pavlek lands an overhand right.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Pavlek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Pavlek misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Rai with a hook.
Rai slips a straight right by Pavlek.
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Pavlek lands.
Rai connects with a body shot that sends Pavlek's belly button to the back.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlek. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavlek slips a jab from Rai.
Pavlek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai slips a jab from Pavlek.
Rai misses with a leg kick.
Rai slips under a jab from Pavlek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek throws a head kick that misses.
Rai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rai scores with a sloppy right hand. Pavlek should have avoided that one. #T1#
Rai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pavlek. That did some damage!
Pavlek misses with a straight right.
Pavlek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rai on the side of the head.
Rai moves away from the strike by Pavlek.
Rai 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.
Pavlek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Rai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Pavlek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Rai misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Pavlek down.
Pavlek misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Rai slips a jab from Pavlek.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pavlek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlek blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pavlek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pavlek misses with a left hand
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlek misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Rai misses.
Rai takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Pavlek slips a jab from Rai.
No luck for Rai with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlek misses with a straight right.
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavlek in his tracks.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pavlek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pavlek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek stuns Rai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavlek lands a body shot.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Jakov Pavlek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlek sprawls well. Pavlek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rai gets slowly back to his feet.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Pavlek moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rai.
Pavlek tries to clinch there but Rai circles away.
Pavlek scores with a jab.
Pavlek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pavlek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rai manages to circle out of the way.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
Pavlek lands with a good body shot.
Rai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pavlek.
A big right from Pavlek misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlek scores with a shot to the body.
Pavlek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rai avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek cracks Rai with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlek connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Pavlek misses.
Rai flicks out a counter leg kick but Pavlek steps away.
Pavlek scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
A combination from Pavlek does no damage.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Rai connects with a crisp jab.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavlek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Pavlek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
Pavlek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlek throws a shot to the body.
Rai is looking to slow Pavlek down with leg kicks.
Rai throws a series of punches but Pavlek avoids them all with ease.
Pavlek ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Pavlek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pavlek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pavlek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rai checks a leg kick.
Pavlek throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Rai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Pavlek lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Pavlek staying out of range there.
Pavlek tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Pavlek looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pavlek misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pavlek has got the better of the exchanges.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Pavlek checks it.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Pavlek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pavlek throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pavlek misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Pavlek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavlek takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Pavlek cracks Rai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai cracks a nice hook into Pavlek's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlek scores with a body shot. #T1#
Rai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavlek looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Jakov Pavlek is winning the standup battle so far.
Pavlek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlek slips under a jab from Rai.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Rai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai slips a straight right by Pavlek.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pavlek.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pavlek checks a leg kick.
Pavlek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek throws a head kick but Rai moves out of range.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pavlek looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Pavlek backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai slips under a jab from Pavlek.
A low kick from Rai misses
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pavlek.
Pavlek looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai jabs Pavlek right on the nose. Pavlek blinks but takes it well.
Pavlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Pavlek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavlek throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rai.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
Pavlek misses with a looping left.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Pavlek tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Pavlek tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Rai throws out a loose jab but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Rai.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pavlek is able to avoid easily.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Pavlek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a straight right.
Pavlek scores with a jab to the head.
Pavlek throws a right hand that misses
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pavlek misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Rai misses.
Pavlek is looking for a counter combo.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Some wild striking there from Pavlek.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.
Rai throws a hook but Pavlek avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pavlek misses the target.
Pavlek misses with a low kick.
Pavlek swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Rai throws a front kick aimed at Pavlek's knee but Pavlek avoids it well.
Pavlek swings widly with a right hand
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek scores with a nice head shot.
Pavlek throws an off balance right hand
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai works the jab nicely.
Rai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Rai throws a low kick but Pavlek moves out of range easily.
A jab from Pavlek does it's job there.
Pavlek slips under a jab.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlek throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlek lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws out a counter right but Pavlek avoids it with no problem.
Pavlek throws a leg kick that misses.
Pavlek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rai can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Pavlek as he connects with a hook.
Rai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Pavlek misses
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pavlek.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pavlek. That's going to slow Rai down.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pavlek misses the shot to the body.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from Pavlek.
Pavlek backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai slips a jab from Pavlek.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Pavlek's front leg but catches the back leg as Pavlek tries to avoid it.
Pavlek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pavlek throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavlek at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Pavlek's head but Pavlek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Rai backs away, Pavlek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pavlek takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlek slips a jab from Rai.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pavlek is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it. #T1#
Pavlek works Rai's body with a nice hook.
Pavlek drops his hands momentarily and Rai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Pavlek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Rai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavlek to the ground. Rai is now in Pavlek's guard.#SUB2#
Rai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rai 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.
Rai looking to pass the guard.
Rai wants to control from the top but Pavlek keeps moving.
Rai passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Pavlek manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though. #SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions off his back.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
Rai is staying active underneath Pavlek, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlek is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Pavlek has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rai is still trying to improve position.
Rai is staying active underneath Pavlek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlek in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlek throws a leg kick but Rai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Agansing Rai!
Our winner, Agansing Rai, 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: C237: Albatross vs Corassa II
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Cobain is predictable there
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Cobain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rai.
Cobain misses with a straight right.
Cobain connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai lands a nice hook to Cobain's body. Cobain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai misses with the combination.
Cobain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobain punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai slips a straight right by Cobain.
Cobain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Cobain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Rai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rai checks a low kick from Cobain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobain.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Rai tenderised Cobain's leg. Cobain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Rai blocks a jab.
Cobain missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobain misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Kurt Cobain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobain misses with an uppercut.
Rai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobain to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Cobain misses.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobain.
Rai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cobain throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Rai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rai digs a good body shot into Cobain's ribs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobain.
Rai lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai throws a low kick but Cobain avoids it.
Rai lands with a hook. Cobain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Cobain ducks down to avoid it.
Cobain misses with a straight right.
Rai swinging wildly here.
Cobain cracks Rai with a good jab.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
Cobain connects with a body shot that sends Rai's belly button to the back.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Cobain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobain lands a body shot. #T3#
Cobain is looking to slow Rai down with leg kicks.
Cobain misses with a hook to the body
and Cobain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai throws a hook but Cobain blocks it.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and Cobain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Cobain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai has a takedown stuffed.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
Cobain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
Rai misses with a hook.
Cobain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai is looking for the big counter here.
Cobain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobain misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobain thinking.
Cobain misses with a straight left.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Cobain moved out of range nicely.
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Cobain throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Cobain misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Cobain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Cobain is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cobain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Cobain throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Cobain does no damage.
Cobain misses the jab.
Cobain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobain misses with a leg kick.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rai avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Cobain misses the jab.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Cobain counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cobain throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
Cobain throws out a leg kick but Rai moves out of range and Cobain only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Rai.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
Cobain swings for the body but Rai moves out of range. #T1#
Cobain lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Cobain. No joy for Rai on that attempt.
Cobain throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rai shoots in and drives through. Cobain sprawls well.
Cobain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Cobain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Rai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rai connects with an inside leg kick.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai is looking to slow Cobain down with leg kicks.
Cobain lunges at Rai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rai's hand.
A big left from Cobain misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rai misses.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Cobain misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobain was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobain.
Cobain throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rai.
Cobain backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Cobain.
Rai defending well as Cobain loads up on a big left hand.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rai 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.
Cobain blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Cobain throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Cobain throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobain thuds his shin into the meat of Rai's side.
Cobain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Cobain tries to bum rush Rai with a series of wild strikes but Rai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobain.
Cobain with a hook.
Rai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cobain misses with a looping left.
Cobain avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rai cracks Cobain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Cobain. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Rai catches Cobain right on the button with a cross.
Rai with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Cobain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Rai with a nice cross.
Cobain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rai.
Cobain throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai slips a straight right by Cobain.
Rai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cobain throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Rai walks into a left hand.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobain.
Cobain misses with a body punch
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobain.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobain misses the target.
A combination from Cobain does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rai lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobain. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Cobain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobain slips under a jab from Rai.
Cobain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rai staying out of range there.
Rai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Rai throws a leg kick but Cobain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Rai.
Cobain lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai scores with the left hand. Cobain knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
A shot to the body from Rai misses
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
That kick from Rai tenderised Cobain's leg. Cobain is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Cobain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobain scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Rai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rai is looking to advance position but Cobain won't allow it.
Cobain is trying to stand back up but Rai is controlling him #T2##SUB2#
Rai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cobain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Cobain is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Rai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
A low kick from Cobain misses
and Rai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cobain catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Rai misses with a hook.
Cobain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Nice jab there from Cobain.
Cobain walks into a left hand.
Cobain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Cobain.
Cobain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cobain.
Cobain throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Rai.
Cobain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai slips a jab from Cobain.#T4#
Rai connects with a jab.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Cobain's head but Cobain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cobain throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Cobain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobain throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Cobain checks it.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Rai.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobain ducks right into an uppercut from Rai.
Cobain swings for the body but Rai moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
Well Rai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C229: Dracul vs Kahn II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billabong in his tracks.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai misses with a shot to the body
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billabong.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Rai 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.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Billabong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Billabong defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Rai thuds a left hand into Billabong's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai scores with a decent looking hook.
Rai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Rai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Billabong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRai.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Rai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Rai tries to clinch up but Billabong circles away and keeps his distance.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Rai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rai throws a series of punches but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a hook
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong swats away the attempt to clinch by Rai.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
A low kick from Rai is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Rai lands a jab to the nose.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Billabong scrambles back to his feet.
Billabong blocks a low kick nicely.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Billabong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Billabong throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Rai misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rai's guard.
Rai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Rai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Rai looking for a guillotine here but Billabong defends easily.
Billabong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billabong lands a couple of digs.
Rai wants to stand but Billabong is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Rai is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rai scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Billabong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billabong.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Billabong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Billabong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rai some visible discomfort.
Rai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Billabong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rai gets full guard.
Billabong is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Billabong lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Rai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billabong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billabong postures up.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there.
Rai is trying to control the position but Billabong postures up.
Billabong being controlled here momentarily.
Rai looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong distracts Rai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billabong 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.
Rai looking to control.
Billabong is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rai is pulling down on Billabong's head. It's preventing any offense from Billabong, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Billabong has his takedown stuffed
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Rai avoids the body shot from Billabong.
A low kick from Rai misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rai misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Rai blocks a jab.
Billabong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Jab by Billabong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Billabong throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billabong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billabong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Billabong walks into a jab.
Rai lands with a cross.
Rai lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#TD#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Rai misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rai!
Rai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Billabong scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong scores with punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Rai as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Billabong!
Billabong connects with a big shot to the side of Rai's head. #T1#
Billabong gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Billabong's guard. Nice work there by Rai.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Billabong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rai passes into half guard.
Rai trying to control from Billabong's half guard. Billabong has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Billabong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rai passes into half guard.
Billabong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rai is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Rai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rai trying to pass the guard but Billabong defending well.
Rai keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Billabong trying to control but Rai postures up.
Rai is just content to waste time from the top position. Billabong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Rai wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
Rai wants to stand and escape but instead Billabong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rai looking to control. #SUB2#
Rai looking for subs off his back but Billabong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Rai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
A less than humble Johnny Billabong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
Rai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Theorist.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Theorist on the side of the head.
Rai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist slips under a jab.
Theorist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theorist lands with an overhand left.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Theorist slips the punch.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rai avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Rai throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Rai jabs at Theorist's body.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Rai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Theorist just misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist misses with a straight right.
Rai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Theorist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Theorist.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Theorist staying out of range there.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Rai.
Theorist slips under a jab.
Rai moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Theorist.#T2#
Rai misses with a hook
and Theorist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theorist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Rai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rai.
Theorist 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.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theorist in his tracks.
Rai with a nice cross.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Rai throws a series of punches but Theorist avoids them all with ease.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Theorist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai takes a swing at Theorist's ribcage but misses.
Rai slips under a jab from Theorist.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Theorist takes one on the button.
Rai slips a jab from Theorist.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Theorist slips under a jab from Rai.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Theorist loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theorist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rai misses with a hook
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Theorist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Rai misses with a hook. Theorist ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Theorist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rai slips a jab from Theorist.
Rai scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Rai catches Theorist right on the button with a cross.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai misses with a straight right. #T4#
Rai lands a jab to the head.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theorist scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Theorist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.
Theorist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Theorist's hands.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Theorist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Theorist has time to react.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Theorist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Theorist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theorist defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Theorist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Theorist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theorist loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Theorist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Theorist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theorist can do to turn this around?
Rai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Theorist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Theorist takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Theorist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Theorist throws out a powerful jab.
Rai misses the jab.
Theorist dodges the punch combination from Rai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theorist in his tracks. #T1#
Theorist cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Theorist might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rai has got the better of the exchanges.
Rai staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist throws out a counter right but Rai avoids it with no problem.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theorist dodges the punch combination from Rai.
Theorist scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
Theorist throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rai.
Good shot there by Rai.
Theorist misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Rai thuds his right hand into Theorist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai throws the left hand but Theorist avoids the punch easily.
Theorist cracks Rai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theorist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Theorist in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rai throws a one two combo.
Rai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Theorist at a distance.
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai misses with a shot to the body
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theorist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Theorist lands with a good body shot.
Theorist stuns Rai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Theorist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Theorist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.#T3#
Rai tests Theorist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai cracks Theorist with an open hand slap.
Rai lands a jab to the nose.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Theorist.
Nice straight punches there by Theorist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Theorist.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Rai lands a nice shot that snaps Theorist's head back.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Theorist.
Theorist staying out of range there.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Theorist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Theorist.#T4#
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Rai throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Theorist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.
Rai blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Theorist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Theorist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rai throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
Theorist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Theorist throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theorist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Theorist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
Theorist looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Theorist on the side of the head.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
Theorist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
A big left from Rai misses.
Theorist misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Theorist off the cage and back into range.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Theorist is just out of range.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Theorist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Theorist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Theorist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai works Theorist's body with a nice hook.
Rai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Theorist's head.
Theorist misses with a hook.
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Theorist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Theorist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theorist in his tracks.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Agansing Rai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist lands a jab.
Rai works the jab nicely.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Theorist.
Nice shot by Theorist.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Theorist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist misses with a looping right.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rai lands a nice looking body shot.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist cracks Rai with a good jab.
Rai slips under a jab from Theorist.#T3#
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Theorist ducks down to avoid it.
Theorist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Rai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Theorist.
Rai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Theorist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rai scrambles back to his feet.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Rai takes a swing at Theorist's ribcage but misses.
Theorist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theorist lands a lovely overhand right.
Theorist misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Rai staying out of range there.#T4#
Rai lands a nice looking body shot.
Rai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai swings for the body but Theorist moves out of range.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist jabs Rai right on the nose. Rai blinks but takes it well.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Theorist moves away and avoids it.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Theorist on the side of the head.
Theorist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rai connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai digs a good hook to Theorist's body.
Rai connects with a body shot that sends Theorist's belly button to the back.
Theorist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Rai.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agansing Rai.
Well Rai 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Rai catches Furioto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai connects with the punch.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rai quickly recovers to half guard.
Rai is looking to control Furioto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rai avoid being mounted?
Rai tries to roll over but Furioto keeps him under control.
Furioto drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Furioto is trying for a kimura here. Rai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Furioto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 270
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Rai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Mediocre misses.
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mediocre is out of range.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rai misses with a head kick.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mediocre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mediocre 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.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
Mediocre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Mediocre moves away and avoids it.
Mediocre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mediocre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mediocre slips a jab from Rai.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mediocre with a nice cross.
Mediocre moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Mediocre misses with a looping right.
Mediocre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mediocre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mister Mediocre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mediocre.
A leg kick checked by Rai.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Mediocre throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mediocre misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Mediocre blocks a leg kick.
Rai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mediocre's sensitive parts.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre scores with a jab. Rai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mediocre dodges the punch combination from Rai.
A combination from Mediocre does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai throws a low kick but Mediocre avoids it.
Mediocre connects with a jab.#T2#
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mediocre checks it well.
Mediocre misses with a hook.
Mediocre throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Rai lands a jab to the nose.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mediocre.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mediocre avoids the head kick by Rai.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Mediocre blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mediocre. Those never looked like landing.
Mediocre clobbers Rai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mediocre ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Mediocre throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai throws a low kick, looking for Mediocre's leg but Mediocre calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Mediocre - just one landing.
Rai scoring well with a low kick there.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Mediocre lands a right hook to the body.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Rai checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
Rai throws a nice looking combination but Mediocre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mediocre blocks a jab.
Mediocre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rai's head.
Mediocre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Mediocre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mediocre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Mediocre.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Mediocre's head but Mediocre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mediocre looks to land a right hand but Rai moved out of range.
Mediocre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mediocre throws out the jab.
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!
Rai throws a jab when Mediocre was well out of range.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre lands a jab to the nose.
Mediocre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mediocre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Rai throws a low kick, looking for Mediocre's leg but Mediocre calmly moves out of range.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai slips a jab from Mediocre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Rai down.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Mediocre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
As Mediocre backs away, Rai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Rai.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre misses with a looping left.
Mediocre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mediocre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai cracks a nice hook into Mediocre's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mediocre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai cracks Mediocre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mediocre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rai moves out of range easily.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Nice body punch from Rai.
Mediocre misses with a straight left.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
Mediocre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mediocre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rai checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
A cross from Rai lands.
Mediocre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Mediocre scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mediocre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mediocre misses with a straight right.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Mediocre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai throws a hook but Mediocre blocks it.
Rai 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.
Mediocre avoids the head kick by Rai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mediocre.
Rai throws a hook but Mediocre blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mediocre throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
As Mediocre backs away, Rai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick
and Rai counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Mediocre.
Rai delivers a nice body kick.
Mediocre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mediocre cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Mediocre moves away and avoids it.
Mediocre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
It looked like Rai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mediocre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
A big right from Rai misses.
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a double jab.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Mediocre is out of range.
Mediocre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rai.
Mediocre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mediocre moves away from the strike by Rai.
Mediocre swings widly with a right hand
and Rai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mediocre's knee momentarily.
Rai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mediocre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai slips a straight right by Mediocre.
Rai is looking to counter the offense by Mediocre and move into the clinch.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mediocre throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mediocre throws out a leg kick but Rai moves out of range and Mediocre only half commits. #T3#
Mediocre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mediocre with a jab.
Mediocre throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mediocre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rai's sensitive parts.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rai checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Mediocre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mediocre jabs Rai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mediocre is looking to score with low kicks.
Mediocre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mediocre lands the left hand.
Rai misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mediocre connects with a crisp jab.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Mediocre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Rai moved away.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Rai moves out of range easily.
Mediocre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai counters with a good low kick that Mediocre was not able to check.
Rai scores with a hook to the body. Mediocre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Mediocre's head but Mediocre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
Rai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre throws a body shot but no joy.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Rai throws out a leg kick but Mediocre moves out of range and Rai only half commits.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick lands for Rai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mister Mediocre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rai tests Mediocre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mediocre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mediocre.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mediocre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mediocre throws a right hand that misses
and Rai counters with an outside leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Mediocre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Rai scoring well with a low kick there.
Mediocre defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai backing away here, and Mediocre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rai throws a right and a left that Mediocre avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Mediocre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mediocre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mediocre misses with a straight left.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mediocre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Rai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rai misses the jab.
Mediocre throws a big shot that misses.
Mediocre throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mediocre tries to work over Rai's front leg with a kick but Rai checks it.
Rai throws a sloppy head kick and Mediocre moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mediocre!
Mediocre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rai's sensitive parts.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Rai throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Mediocre tries to score with a low kick but Rai moves his leg out of the way.
Rai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rai is looking to slow Mediocre down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mediocre.
Nice defenses there by Rai.#T2#
Mediocre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai backing away here, and Mediocre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mediocre slips a jab from Rai.
Mediocre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mediocre throws a leg kick
and Rai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mediocre's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Rai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
Mediocre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Mediocre throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Rai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mediocre throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mediocre has time to react.#T3#
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Mediocre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rai is able to avoid easily.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mediocre.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
Rai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mediocre scores with a hook.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Good work by Rai as he checks the leg kick.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Mediocre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mediocre checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mediocre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mediocre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Rai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mediocre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mediocre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.#T4#
Rai staying out of range there.
Mediocre misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Mediocre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rai scores with a jab to the body.
Mediocre tries a low kick but Rai avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mediocre's head.
Rai takes one to the chin there.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mediocre's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Rai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mediocre.
Mediocre tried to score with a low kick but Rai checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agansing Rai.
Well Rai 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 257
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Rai misses with a low kick.
Alderidge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Alderidge throws a push kick but Rai slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Alderidge has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Rai avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge takes a shot to the head.
Rai jumps guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge lands with a short shot to the head.
Rai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alderidge.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rai jumps guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.#T1#
Rai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alderidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rai.
Alderidge 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.
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Rai lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rais head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge lands a right hand.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alderidge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Alderidge has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Alderidge works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Rai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rai's gas tank.
Rai is working for takedown but Alderidge is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rai tries to pull guard but Alderidge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rais head.
Alderidge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Alderidge.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Rai misses
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to clinch up.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Rai.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Rai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
Alderidge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rai has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Alderidge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Alderidge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Alderidge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick
and Rai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alderidge thinking.
Alderidge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rai feints and then cracks Alderidge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alderidge down.
Alderidge throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Rai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alderidge 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!
Rai moves out of range of the body kick from Alderidge.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Alderidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai thows a leg kick but Alderidge checks it
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Rai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Alderidge lands an overhand right.
A big right from Alderidge misses.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
Alderidge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rai checks it well.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
A punch combination from Rai misses.
Rai lands a head shot.
Rai scores with the left hand. Alderidge knows he should have avoided that one.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Rai checks it.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rai lands a leg kick that knocks Alderidge off balance momentarily.
Rai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alderidge tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alderidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alderidge scores with a punch to the head.
Alderidge misses with a body kick.
Alderidge throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rai.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai works Alderidge's body with a nice hook.
Rai throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge jabs Rai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Alderidge counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses with some punches.
Alderidge lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
Alderidge is leaning against Rai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alderidge lands a body punch. #TD2#
Rai pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderidge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Rai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rai being controlled here, momentarily.
Alderidge with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB2#
Rai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alderidge postures up in Rai's guard and throws a big left but Rai blocks it.
Alderidge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai tries to move into range but Alderidge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alderidge defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai ducks right into an uppercut from Alderidge.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Alderidge moves away and avoids it.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alderidge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rai walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alderidge. That did some damage!
Ranger Alderidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai scores with a nice right hand.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rai.
Rai scores with a hook.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Alderidge throws a leg kick that misses.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge darts in trying to clinch
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Alderidge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rai misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Alderidge coming out on top.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
Alderidge lands with a straight right. Rai didn't see that one coming.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Alderidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge. #T1#
Alderidge scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alderidge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Alderidge finds it's way through Rai's defenses.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alderidge in his tracks.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Rai.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Rai throws a low kick, looking for Alderidge's leg but Alderidge calmly moves out of range.
Rai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rai throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alderidge connects with an inside leg kick.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Rai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Alderidge ducks down to avoid it.
Alderidge wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
That kick from Alderidge tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alderidge!
Alderidge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai tried to score with a low kick but Alderidge checks it.
Alderidge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as Alderidge blocks the leg kick.
Alderidge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderidge.
Rai slips a jab from Alderidge.
Rai throws a head kick but Alderidge moves out of range.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai misses with a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a good, hard body kick but Rai shrugs it off.
Alderidge throws a leg kick which misses Rai's front leg but catches the back leg as Rai tries to avoid it.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rai takes one to the side of the head.
Alderidge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alderidge keeps Rai at a distance using the push kick.
Rai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alderidge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai tries to land a leg kick but Alderidge saw it coming and moves away.
Rai throws a head kick that misses
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A good leg kick by Alderidge. #T4#
Alderidge cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderidge connects with a solid leg kick.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai fails with a takedown attempt.
Alderidge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?
Rai takes one to the chin there.
Rai 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. #CL#
Alderidge clinches up against the cage.
Rai misses with the head strike.
Alderidge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rai avoids it.
Rai working aggressively here.
Rai lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rai backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Rai misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely.
Oosthuizen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oosthuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai scores with a sloppy right hand. Oosthuizen should have avoided that one.
Rai slips under a jab.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oosthuizen throws out the jab.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rai 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.
Rai throws a jab when Oosthuizen was well out of range.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oosthuizen defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai misses with a hook
letting Oosthuizen counter with a right hand.
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oosthuizen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rai throws a series of punches but Oosthuizen moves out of range. #T1#
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai feints and then cracks Oosthuizen 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oosthuizen down.
A lazy left from Rai finds it's target.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight left.
Rai cracks Oosthuizen with an open hand slap.
Oosthuizen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#CL#
Oosthuizen clinches with his opponent.
Rai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai throws a head kick but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oosthuizen lands an overhand right.
Rai throws a jab when Oosthuizen was well out of range.#T2#
A big right from Rai misses.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes one to the side of the head.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oosthuizen .
A chopping leg kick lands by Rai.
Rai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oosthuizen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rai's head.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rai misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Oosthuizen slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
A big right from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen swings for the body but Rai moves out of range. #T3#
Rai lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
Oosthuizen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oosthuizen .
Rai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai is looking to slow Oosthuizen down with leg kicks.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Oosthuizen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oosthuizen 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.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Oosthuizen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut lands for Rai. That snapped Oosthuizen 's head back.
Good exchange - Oosthuizen coming out on top.
Oosthuizen scores with the left hand. Rai knows he should have avoided that one.
Rai connects with a solid leg kick.
Oosthuizen 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.
Oosthuizen staying out of range there.
Rai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rai cracks Oosthuizen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oosthuizen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rai.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oosthuizen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rai staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Rai misses.
Oosthuizen lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rai with a jab.
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Oosthuizen rushes Rai and presses him up against the cage.
Rai wants to take the fight to the mat but Oosthuizen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oosthuizen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oosthuizen .
A short right from Oosthuizen .
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
Oosthuizen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oosthuizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai takes one to the chin there.
Oosthuizen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oosthuizen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oosthuizen . #T1#
Oosthuizen digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Rai throws an off balance right hand
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
Rai throws a series of punches but Oosthuizen avoids them all with ease.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oosthuizen has time to react.
Rai avoids the body shot from Oosthuizen .
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rai defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Rai lands a nice shot that snaps Oosthuizen 's head back.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Oosthuizen wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oosthuizen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oosthuizen in his tracks.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosthuizen .
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Oosthuizen slips the punch.
Oosthuizen misses with a left hand
and Rai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosthuizen .
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oosthuizen throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Oosthuizen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rai misses with a series of wild punches.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oosthuizen .
A jab from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Rai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen moves away from the strike by Rai.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Oosthuizen is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Rai misses with an uppercut. Oosthuizen saw that one coming.
Oosthuizen tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rai blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Oosthuizen . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with an outside leg kick.
Oosthuizen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oosthuizen with a body shot.
Oosthuizen looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Oosthuizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
Rai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oosthuizen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#CL#
Oosthuizen clinches.
Oosthuizen looking to throw knees to the head but Rai is blocking nicely.
Rai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oosthuizen tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
Rai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oosthuizen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francis Oosthuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Rai is trying to drag Oosthuizen to the mat but Oosthuizen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rai tries for a takedown but Oosthuizen manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Oosthuizen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
That's time! Oosthuizen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Oosthuizen staying out of range there.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a leg kick.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Oosthuizen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oosthuizen throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai walks into a jab.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Rai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Oosthuizen .
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Oosthuizen .
Rai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oosthuizen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oosthuizen is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
Rai defending well as Oosthuizen loads up on a big left hand.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oosthuizen scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Oosthuizen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oosthuizen lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Oosthuizen .
A frustrated look appears on Rai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oosthuizen blocks an uppercut.
Rai tries to pull guard but Oosthuizen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
Oosthuizen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oosthuizen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rai jumps guard but Oosthuizen stands there with Rai around his waist. Rai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oosthuizen can't find room to land a body shot as Rai controls the action. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oosthuizen dodges the punch combination from Rai.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai misses with a right hand
and Oosthuizen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oosthuizen .
Rai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rai misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the body
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai digs a good body shot into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Rai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oosthuizen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oosthuizen .
Rai blocks a jab.#CL#
Oosthuizen clinches up against the cage.
Rai misses with a punch on the inside.
Oosthuizen working aggressively here.
Oosthuizen has Rai pressed against the cage, preventing Rai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch.
Oosthuizen slips under a jab from Rai.
Oosthuizen needs to keep his hands up - Rai had a free shot at his head there.
Oosthuizen swings widly with a right hand
and Rai counters with an inside leg kick.
Oosthuizen misses with a left hand
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai tries to bum rush Oosthuizen with a series of wild strikes but Oosthuizen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rai throws a front kick aimed at Oosthuizen 's knee but Oosthuizen avoids it well.
Rai throws a body punch but Oosthuizen moves out of range.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Oosthuizen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Oosthuizen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oosthuizen .
Rai throws a leg kick but Oosthuizen moved away.
Jab, jab by Rai - just one landing.
Rai 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.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
Oosthuizen backing away here, and Rai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oosthuizen checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Oosthuizen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
A very excited looking Agansing Rai 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 244
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Rai misses with a hook.
Dimms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimms.
Dimms fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimms 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 Rai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rai is looking for a counter combo.
Dimms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimms.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Rai scoring well with a low kick there.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimms.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Rai staying out of range there.
Dimms scores with a jab to the head.
Rai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai misses with a hook.
Dimms misses with a low kick as Rai jumps back.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Dimms tries a quick counter leg kick but Rai is wise to it.
Rai throws a right and a left that Dimms avoids nicely.
Rai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Dimms is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Dimms.
Dimms blocks a leg kick.
Dimms wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rai blocks a leg kick.
Rai throws out a powerful jab.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Dimms checks a leg kick.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Dimms's shoulder, as Dimms tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Rai misses.
Rai staying out of range there.
Dimms throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Dimms's shoulder, as Dimms tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Dimms throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai dips to his left and cracks Dimms with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rai. Dimms shrugs it off though.
Rai misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Dimms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai throws a body kick that misses.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Rai misses.
Rai lands with a right hand.
Dimms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimms moves out of range of the leg kick from Rai.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Rai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dimms takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target. #T3#
Dimms wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimms.
Rai avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Dimms's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dimms duly obliges.
Rai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Dimms ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Dimms misses.
Dimms looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming.
Rai lands a slapping body shot.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Dimms's head but Dimms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Dimms misses.
Dimms lands with a straight right. Rai didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dimms scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Rai - just one landing.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Dimms backs away, Rai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimms takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Rai is looking to counter punch.
Dimms takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Dimms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai scores with a body shot.
Rai blocks a head kick by Dimms.
Dimms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai tries to clinch up but Dimms circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Dimms misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Dimms.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimms lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Dimms moved out of range.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimms lands with a hook. Rai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rai thuds a left hand into Dimms's body.
Rai misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Dimms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimms on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai throws a hook but Dimms avoids it easily.
Rai catches Dimms with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dimms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Dimms lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rai doesn't seem phased though.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimms avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimms under the eye.
Dimms throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Dimms moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Dimms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rai on the side of the head.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms takes one to the side of the head.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Rai throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Dimms was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rai circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rai with a nice calf kick.
Dimms slips under a jab.#T2#
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimms misses with a leg kick
and Rai counters with an outside leg kick.
Rai slips under a jab from Dimms.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Dimms now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rai throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Rai lands.
Dimms misses the shot to the body.
Rai throwing a counter right hand but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimms circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dimms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Rai checks it.
Dimms walks into a straight right hand from Rai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimms checks a leg kick.
Dimms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Rai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimms circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Dimms has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dimms and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimms throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Rai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rai.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Rai breaks the clinch.
Dimms moves out of range of the body kick from Rai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimms misses with the body kick
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Dimms checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rai motions for Dimms to come forward. Rai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rai 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.
Dimms lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Dimms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Dimms lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Dimms feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
Dimms throws a leg kick
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimms checks a leg kick.
Rai defending well as Dimms loads up on a big left hand.
Dimms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimms lands an overhand right.
Rai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Rai. That snapped Dimms's head back.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Dimms punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dimms checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rai is looking to clinch but Dimms is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Dimms's head but Dimms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimms misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a right hand to the body.
Dimms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rai takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dimms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Rai misses.
Dimms moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Dimms's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimms tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Dimms closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rai on the inside.
Dimms digs a right hand into Rai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rai's gas tank.
Rai blocking some punches.
Dimms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimms digs a right hand into Rai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rai's gas tank.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rai throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms throws a head punch that misses.
Dimms has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimms can turn it around.
Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms lands a body punch.
Dimms swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai pushes Dimms back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai is looking to break free of the clinch but Dimms has double underhooks.
Dimms works on Rai's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimms lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Dimms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms prevents Rai from breaking the clinch.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms prevents a body shot from Rai. #BC#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Agansing Rai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms digs a right hand into Rai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rai's gas tank.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimms keeps control of Rai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rai misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dimms fails to land.
Dimms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
Rai lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Rai lands with an overhand left.
Dimms throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Rai digs a good hook to Dimms's body.
Rai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dimms digs a good body shot into Rai's ribs.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Rai does no damage.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
Rai moves in looking to clinch but Dimms pushes him off.
A big right from Dimms misses.
Rai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dimms staying out of range there.
Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Dimms moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Dimms there.#CL2#
Rai tries to keep at a distance but Dimms has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms lands a left hand. #T4#
Dimms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai misses with some punches.
Dimms tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
Dimms tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimms.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rai's elbow.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmedgar Dimms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rai 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
A very excited looking Agansing Rai 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: ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rai is trying to defend but Xanthopoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rai is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulos sits in half guard.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rai defends it well.
Rai is staying active underneath Xanthopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xanthopoulos is nestled in close to Rai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rai wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is trying to work for a kimura but Rai is defending well.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Rai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rai is holding on for now.
Rai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rai's head.
Rai trying to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rai misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xanthopoulos.
Rai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rai is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthopoulos has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rai is surviving well by controlling Xanthopoulos's body position as best he can.
Xanthopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rai can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos working for a guillotine from mount but Rai is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working for a guillotine from mount but Rai frees his head quite easily. #T2#
The referee warns Rai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rai tries to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xanthopoulos landing strikes from the mount and Rai is in trouble!
Xanthopoulos is landing with some decent strikes but Rai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Xanthopoulos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Xanthopoulos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xanthopoulos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xanthopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rai is looking to escape.
Rai is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rai is trying to escape the mount.
Xanthopoulos lands with some strikes.
Xanthopoulos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rai's face.
Xanthopoulos unloading with bombs!
Rai taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Rai is rocked!
Rai is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Rai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Xanthopoulos.
Rai seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB2#
Rai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Xanthopoulos.
Rai stops Xanthopoulos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xanthopoulos lands a heavy elbow.
Xanthopoulos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rai's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos with a couple of short strikes.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Rai wriggling away.
Rai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xanthopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rai's waist but Rai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xanthopoulos off to one side.
Xanthopoulos tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rai on his heels. He'll look to pass Rai's guard now, I'm sure.
Xanthopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
Xanthopoulos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Rai.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Rai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rai gets underhooks to prevent Xanthopoulos's takedown attempt.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos wants to take the fight to the mat but Rai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xanthopoulos backwards. #BC#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Rai tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos is defended easily by Rai.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos lands a few punches from side control.
Rai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xanthopoulos's best efforts.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working for a kimura but Rai is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos trying to control from Rai's half guard. Rai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rai holds on and takes a little breather.
Xanthopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos lands with a punch from half guard.
Xanthopoulos tries to pass to full mount but Rai defends it.
Rai is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.#T3#
Rai wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos uses his free foot to push down on Rai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rai.
Xanthopoulos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Rai wriggling away.
Xanthopoulos lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rai and Xanthopoulos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xanthopoulos landing a few strikes.
Xanthopoulos throws an elbow but Rai slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Rai holding on.
Rai is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.
Xanthopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rai keeps working.
Rai is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Xanthopoulos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Xanthopoulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rai on his heels. He'll look to pass Rai's guard now, I'm sure.
Xanthopoulos with a nice head shot there.
Rai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rai can't keep his opponent in guard - Xanthopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Rai defends it.
Xanthopoulos prevents Rai from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos is looking to stall here but Rai recovers full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.#T1#
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
Xanthopoulos advances position into side control!
Rai can't do much from the bottom here.
Xanthopoulos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rai down.
Xanthopoulos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#ES#
Rai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Xanthopoulos 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.
Rai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xanthopoulos. #T2#
Rai misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Rai has one foot on Xanthopoulos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Xanthopoulos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Xanthopoulos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rai prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos lands a takedown into guard.

Rai pushes Xanthopoulos off and gets back to his feet.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Rai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xanthopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.#CL#
Rai clinches up with Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rai after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
A short right from Rai on the inside.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xanthopoulos tries to score a body lock takedown but Rai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rai lands a nice uppercut.
Rai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xanthopoulos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Rai breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Rai.
Jab by Rai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.
Rai tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xanthopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Rai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Xanthopoulos off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rai did well to prevent Xanthopoulos getting side control.
Rai looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working for a kimura but Rai is defending it quite comfortably.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass to mount but Rai is defending the position.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Xanthopoulos has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanthopoulos works his way into full mount!
Rai is in all sorts of trouble here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd tries to clinch there but Rai circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Rai tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai lands a jab to the nose.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Byrd lands with a nice combination. Rai backs away looking to recover.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Rai's front leg but catches the back leg as Rai tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Rai counters with a quick kick to the body but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rai can pounce on him.
Byrd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rai is able to avoid easily.
Rai throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Byrd takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Byrd misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Byrd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Byrd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rai.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Byrd down.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Byrd misses with a right hand
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byrd missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rai finds it's way through Byrd's defenses.
Byrd swings for the body but Rai moves out of range.
Rai tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byrd moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrd throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Rai throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Rai is looking to slow Byrd down with leg kicks. #T2#
Byrd tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Byrd instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rai checks a low kick from Byrd.
A leg kick checked by Byrd.
Rai throws out a powerful jab.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
A jab from Rai finds it's way through Byrd's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Byrd throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai lands a head shot.
Byrd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Byrd.
Rai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai throws a right hand that Byrd ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrd also avoids with ease.
Rai misses with a jab to the body
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Byrd's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrd tries to avoid it. #T3#
Rai 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.
Rai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Byrd is rocked!
Rai cracks Byrd with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Byrd falls to his knees and Rai doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agansing Rai!
During a confident post fight interview, Agansing Rai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Rai throws a nice looking combination but Calamari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rai slips a straight right by Calamari.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rai misses with a leg kick.
Calamari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Calamari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calamari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Rai misses.
Calamari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calamari in his tracks. #TD#
Calamari is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rai's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Calamari lands a nice short elbow.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calamari.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamari slips a nice elbow through Rai's hands, connecting with Rai's forehead.
Calamari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Calamari lands strikes from half guard.
Rai wants to control but Calamari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calamari slows the pace down in half guard.
Calamari 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.
Calamari working over Rai with some ground and pound. Rai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rai looking for submissions off his back.
Calamari winds up and cracks Rai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Calamari is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calamari controlling the action here.
Rai trying to control here. #T2#
Rai has hold of Calamari's hands but Calamari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Calamari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Calamari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Calamari has control of the leg.
Calamari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calamari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Calamari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calamari drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
Calamari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Calamari is pressing down on Rai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rai is holding on for now.
Rai controlling the position for now.
Calamari is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calamari is working away from the top position though.
Rai wants to get back to full guard.
Calamari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Calamari is nestled in close to Rai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Calamari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calamari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calamari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calamari wants to free his trapped foot but Rai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calamari scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calamari.
Calamari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calamari lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Calamari is nestled in close to Rai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calamari is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calamari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Calamari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calamari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calamari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Rai throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai jabs Calamari right on the nose. Calamari blinks but takes it well.
Calamari lands a nice looking body shot.
Calamari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.#CL2#
Rai has managed to clinch.
Rai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calamari swings wildly with an uppercut but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai struggles to land a body shot inside as Calamari controls his hands.
Rai jumps guard but Calamari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Calamari has clasped his hands together around Rai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Calamari misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Calamari throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rai works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rai wants to improve his position but Calamari is controlling well. #T1#
Calamari drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
Calamari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calamari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rai wants to control but Calamari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calamari connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
Valdo Calamari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calamari landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rai is looking for a sweep. Calamari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calamari scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Nice strikes from Calamari there.
Calamari is nestled in close to Rai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Calamari working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Calamari working Rai over with strikes.
Calamari not doing much here.
Calamari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Calamari sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving. #T3#
Rai is trying to keep Calamari in close.
Calamari postures up in Rai's guard and throws a big left but Rai blocks it.
Calamari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rai can't keep his opponent in guard - Calamari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Calamari passes into side control, despite Rai's attempt to control the position.
Rai trying to remain calm as Calamari controls from the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calamari creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calamari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rai to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Rai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calamari lands some shots froms side control.
Rai defending against the ground and pound.
Rai is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calamari grinds an elbow into Rai's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rai throws out a powerful jab.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calamari.
Calamari lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calamari misses with a few strikes there.
Rai thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circling - Calamari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calamari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai tries to bum rush Calamari with a series of wild strikes but Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Calamari or perhaps it was just good defense by Rai, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Rai rushes Calamari and presses him up against the cage.
Rai is pressed up against the cage. Calamari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rai down to the mat. Rai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rai scores with the left hand. Calamari knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Rai.
Rai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?
Calamari throws a hook but Rai blocks it.#T1#
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Rai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Calamari connects with a jab.
Rai motions for Calamari to come forward. Rai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Calamari.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai misses with a straight right.
Calamari takes one on the button.
Calamari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rai sprawls and moves away.
Calamari lands a glancing blow to the side of Rai's head.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Rai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai walks into a left hand.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calamari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow Calamari down.
Calamari digs a good body shot into Rai's ribs.
Calamari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Calamari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rai takes one to the side of the head.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.#CL#
Calamari darts in and clinches Rai up against the cage.
Rai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calamari is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valdo Calamari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calamari is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Rai.
A shot in the inside from Rai.
Calamari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rai prevents it.
Rai tries to work over Calamari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calamari blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Calamari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rai tries a body shot but Calamari blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calamari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calamari misses with a punch on the inside.
Calamari blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Calamari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calamari scores with a shoulder strike.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calamari blocks a body shot from Rai.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Calamari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rai throws a head punch that misses.
Rai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Rai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calamari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calamari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calamari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calamari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Calamari gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Calamari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Calamari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rai wants to control but Calamari is keeping busy.
Calamari wants to control but Rai is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
Calamari wants to take a breather but Rai is having none of it.
Calamari winds up and cracks Rai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valdo Calamari.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calamari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rai misses with a lunging right hand
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Rai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Rai scores with a jab to the body.
Rai blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Rai slips a straight right by Monkey.#CL#
Monkey tries to keep at a distance but Rai has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monkey.
Monkey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Rai back against the cage.
Rai lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey works on Rai's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
Rai throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monkey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey. #T1#
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Rai. #TD2#
Monkey manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rai lying in Monkey's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Monkey decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rai taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spider Monkey!
Our winner, Spider Monkey, 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: ENIGMA 134
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Armando throws a series of punches but Rai moves out of range.
Armando looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Armando scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armando's head backwards.
Armando cracks Rai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armando has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rai slips under a jab.
Armando lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Armando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Armando lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Armando misses the target.
Armando lands with a nice body punch.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rai.
Rai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Armando takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Rai slips a straight right by Armando.
A big right from Rai misses.
A jab from Rai misses. #T1#
Armando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Armando misses.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai thuds a left hand into Armando's body.
Rai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Armando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Armando's front leg but catches the back leg as Armando tries to avoid it.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai jabs Armando right on the nose. Armando blinks but takes it well.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Rai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
Armando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai tries to counter by clinching up but Armando breaks away and moves out of range.
Armando looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Armando misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Rai throwing a counter right hand but Armando 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!
Armando throws a leg kick but Rai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armando defends well and Rai ends up having to push Armando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai misses with the head strike.
Armando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rai decides to pull guard.
Armando slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rai is looking for a triangle but Armando pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armando controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Rai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armando is aware though and is defending well.
Armando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Armando won't allow Rai to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Armando scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armando! But no joy.
Rai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Armando throws a body shot but no joy.
Armando throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Armando misses. #TD#
Rai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armando looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4##SUB#
Rai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Rai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rai wants to control but Armando is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Armando holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Armando throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot.
Armando looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armando as he avoids it easily.
Armando doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armando on the side of the head.
Armando misses with an uppercut.
Rai slips a jab from Armando.
Armando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armando.
A left lands for Armando.
Rai moves out of range as Armando strikes.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armando has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Armando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armando.
Armando tried to score with a low kick but Rai checks it.#T1#
Rai looks to land a right hand but Armando moved out of range.
Armando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai misses with a hook. Armando ducked under it nicely.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
A big right from Rai misses.
Armando ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Armando tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rai tests Armando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armando throws a head kick but Rai moves out of range.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Armando.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Rai cracks Armando with a good jab.
Armando slips a straight right by Rai.
Armando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armando throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Rai throws a leg kick but Armando moved away.
Rai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armando checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Armando walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando misses with a hook.
Armando scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
Armando throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rai connects with a looping right hand.
Rai defending well as Armando loads up on a big left hand.
Armando goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armando lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Armando.
Rai defending well as Armando loads up on a big left hand.
Armando misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armando finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Armando checks a leg kick.
Rai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Armando looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Rai walks into a left hand.
Rai jabs Armando to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
No luck for Rai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agansing Rai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rai avoids the body shot from Armando.
Rai misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Armando 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 Rai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Rai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armando pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Armando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Armando gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Armando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armando walks away with a smile on his face. Rai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Armando. That's going to slow Rai down.
Armando chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armando scores with a jab to the head.
Armando misses with a low kick.
Armando loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Diego Armando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai misses with a takedown
and Armando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai catches Armando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Armando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Armando showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Armando throws a series of punches but Rai moves out of range.
Armando blocks a low kick nicely.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armando's head backwards.
Rai doesn't manage to clinch there - Armando circles away.
Armando swings for the body but Rai moves out of range.
Rai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Rai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Armando napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rai trying to control the action but Armando is working from the bottom.
Armando defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rai is trying to get an arm triangle but Armando is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armando is not content to let Rai control the position. #T1#
Armando has one of Rai's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rai wants to control but Armando is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armando is looking to reverse the position.
Agansing Rai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armando is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rai wants to control but Armando is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
A little feinted left hand from Rai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Armando throws a solid leg kick but Rai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Armando.
Armando throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Armando misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armando.
Rai lands with a cross.
Armando throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Rai tenderised Armando's leg. Armando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Armando buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rai looks for the body kick but Armando saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Armando lands a jab to the nose.
Rai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armando misses with a kick to the body.
Armando lands with a hook. Rai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Armando is able to avoid easily.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Armando misses.
The fighters circling - Armando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armando.
An inside leg kick from Armando misses.
Armando connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armando misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Rai staying out of range there.
Armando misses with a jab to the body
and Rai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armando.
Armando lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armando throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Rai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armando on the side of the head.
Rai works Armando's body with a nice hook.
Armando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Armando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rai.
Rai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armando looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diego Armando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rai feints and then cracks Armando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Armando down.
A clash of legs there as Armando blocks the low kick.
Armando cracks Rai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rai 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 128
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Good shot there by Aloisio.
A big left from Rai misses.
Aloisio lands a jab.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicandro Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aloisio.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aloisio misses the jab.
Aloisio throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.
Rai walks into a left hand.
Rai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aloisio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai throws a nice looking combination but Aloisio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aloisio throws a big shot that misses.
Aloisio connects with the punch.
Aloisio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aloisio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Aloisio's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Aloisio.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Rai. Those never looked like landing.
Rai 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.
Aloisio scores with a shot to the body.
Aloisio thumps Rai with a low kick.
Aloisio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Aloisio.
Rai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aloisio misses with a hook.
Aloisio looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Aloisio is out of range.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Aloisio throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aloisio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aloisio misses with a looping left.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloisio moves away.
Rai throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rai cracks Aloisio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aloisio throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Aloisio slips a straight right by Rai.
Rai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aloisio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aloisio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aloisio slips a jab from Rai.
An attempted straight right counter from Aloisio misses the target.
Aloisio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Rai tries to bum rush Aloisio with a series of wild strikes but Aloisio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab by Rai.
Rai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aloisio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aloisio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Rai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aloisio connects with an inside leg kick.
Aloisio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aloisio scrambles back to his feet.
Aloisio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rai checks a low kick from Aloisio.
Rai stalks Aloisio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aloisio's face. Aloisio staggers backwards, shaken.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Aloisio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Rai.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Aloisio's head but Aloisio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aloisio counters with a stiff right hand.
Aloisio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Rai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aloisio checks it well.
The fighters circling - Aloisio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aloisio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rai defending well as Aloisio loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Rai lands a two punch combo.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Aloisio.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Aloisio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aloisio feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
A telegraphed right hand from Aloisio misses the target.
Rai lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio lands a leg kick that knocks Rai off balance momentarily.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aloisio throws out the jab. #T4#
Rai misses with the combination.
Rai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aloisio misses with a hook
and Rai counters with a low kick, right behind Aloisio 's knee.
Aloisio misses with a hook to the body
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rai throws a jab when Aloisio was well out of range.
Aloisio throws a right hand that misses
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aloisio slips a jab from Rai.
Aloisio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai slips under a jab.
Aloisio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Aloisio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloisio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai throws out a loose jab but Aloisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aloisio lands with a shot to the body.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aloisio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Aloisio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aloisio misses with a leg kick
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Aloisio misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Aloisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aloisio throws out the jab.
Aloisio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aloisio throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Aloisio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Aloisio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rai cracks Aloisio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Rai.
Aloisio avoids the body shot from Rai.
A big left from Aloisio misses.
Nice defenses there by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rai misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Aloisio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aloisio checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aloisio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aloisio loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Rai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai thumps Aloisio with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Rai throws a leg kick which misses Aloisio's front leg but catches the back leg as Aloisio tries to avoid it.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai tries to score with a low kick but Aloisio moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aloisio's hands.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aloisio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aloisio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aloisio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aloisio slips a straight right by Rai.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Aloisio slips under a jab.
Aloisio swings widly with a right hand
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aloisio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Rai checks it.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Aloisio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Aloisio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rai avoids it.
A low kick lands for Aloisio.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aloisio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rai fakes the leg kick and cracks Aloisio in the body.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rai slips a straight right by Aloisio.
Aloisio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Aloisio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aloisio moves out of range as Rai strikes.
A big left from Rai misses.
Aloisio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aloisio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aloisio lands the left hand.
Aloisio tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Rai.
Rai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Aloisio tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aloisio throws an off balance right hand
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Aloisio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Rai misses.
Rai chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Rai's knee but Rai avoids it well.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Aloisio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aloisio slips under a jab.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aloisio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aloisio looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming.
A jab from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Aloisio throws a hook but Rai avoids it easily.
Aloisio slips a straight right by Rai.
Rai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Rai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Nice shot by Rai.
Rai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aloisio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aloisio misses with a looping left.
Aloisio thuds his right hand into Rai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aloisio is looking to score with low kicks.
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Aloisio.
Aloisio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
Rai slips a jab from Aloisio.
Rai is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio tries to score with a low kick but Rai moves his leg out of the way.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Aloisio.
Rai walks into a stiff left hand from Aloisio.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Aloisio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai checks the leg kick.#T1#
Aloisio scores with a sloppy right hand. Rai should have avoided that one.
Rai 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.
Aloisio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Aloisio feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
Rai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aloisio doesn't seem bothered though.
Aloisio wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
Aloisio cracks Rai with an open hand slap.
Rai throws a nice looking combination but Aloisio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aloisio with a nice calf kick.
Aloisio connects with a body shot.
Aloisio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rai is able to avoid easily.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aloisio slips a straight right by Rai.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloisio moves away.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Aloisio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rai avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai misses with an uppercut
and Aloisio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aloisio blocks a jab.
Aloisio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicandro Aloisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aloisio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai throws a sloppy head kick and Aloisio moves out of range easily.
Rai connects with a crisp jab.
Rai misses with an uppercut. Aloisio saw that one coming.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Aloisio tries to land a leg kick but Rai saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a wild body kick that Rai sees coming a mile off.
Aloisio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rai's sensitive parts.
A big left from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rai.
Rai slips under a jab from Aloisio.
Aloisio lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Rai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Aloisio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aloisio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rai throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aloisio misses with a wild body shot.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai throws a sloppy head kick and Aloisio moves out of range easily.
Aloisio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Aloisio moves away and avoids it.
Agansing Rai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aloisio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Aloisio misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Rai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aloisio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rai scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aloisio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
A swing and a miss from Aloisio.
Aloisio misses with a right hand
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Aloisio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Aloisio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rai checks it well.
Aloisio lands with a straight right. Rai didn't see that one coming.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Aloisio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aloisio misses with a straight left.
Aloisio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rai is able to avoid easily.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aloisio misses with a straight left.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Rai jabs Aloisio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aloisio misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Rai misses.
Aloisio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Rai scoring well with a low kick there.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Rai moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicandro Aloisio.
Well Rai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 125
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Voluspa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt
and Rai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Voluspa takes one to the side of the head.
Voluspa with a poor takedown
and Rai counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Rai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voluspa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rai defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Rai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##KD2#
Rai cracks Voluspa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Voluspa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rai finish him? #ROC2#Voluspa is rocked!
Rai 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.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rai enables Voluspa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Voluspa won't allow Rai to get back to his feet.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but Voluspa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Rai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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!
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa is in close to Rai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa pushing down on Rai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Rai is defending well.
Rai gets full guard.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully. #T3#
Voluspa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Voluspa is controlling him well.
Rai regains half guard.
Voluspa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rai is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Voluspa trying to control but Rai is having none of it.
Voluspa is stalling here but it's allowed Rai to get half guard.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Rai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voluspa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Voluspa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Voluspa is in Rai's guard.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa pushing down on Rai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Rai is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voluspa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rai trying to get back to full guard but Voluspa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rai is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Voluspa content just to control the position here.
Rai tries to hold on but Voluspa pushes him away. #T2#
Rai is squirming around, avoiding Voluspa's attempts to control the action.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voluspa is really struggling to control Rai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Voluspa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rai turns into him and now he's in Voluspa's guard. #T3#
Rai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voluspa striking off his back but it's not causing Rai any problems. #SUB#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rai defends it easily.
Rai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rai wanted to stand there but Voluspa had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rai pushing down on Voluspa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rai is looking for a kimura here.
Rai tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rai slaps away a takedown attempt from Voluspa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Voluspa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Voluspa prevents Rai from improving his position.#SUB#
Voluspa is working for a kimura here but Rai manages to reverse the position and he's now in Voluspa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rai is looking to advance position but Voluspa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Rai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg.
Voluspa is just content to waste time from the top position. Rai takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard.
Voluspa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rai's guard.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Rai is defending well.
Voluspa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rai taking some punishment here, with Voluspa in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rai wants to get back to his feet.
Rai wants to improve his position but Voluspa is controlling well.
Nori Voluspa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voluspa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Rai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Voluspa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Voluspa wants to take a breather but Rai is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Voluspa 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Dhargey connects with a body shot.
Rai 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.
Dhargey misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Dhargey.
Rai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhargey.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dhargey.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Dhargey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Rai misses with a right hand
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dhargey lands a slapping body shot.
Dhargey misses with a looping left.
A big right from Dhargey misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dhargey to counter with a crisp jab.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dhargey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dhargey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dhargey misses with an uppercut
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dhargey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Dhargey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dhargey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dhargey on the side of the head.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhargey throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaden Dhargey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai moves out of range as Dhargey strikes.
Rai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rai enables Dhargey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhargey throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Dhargey postures up and lands a big shot to Rai's brow.
Rai looking to control.
Rai wants to sweep here but Dhargey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhargey landing some decent shots from guard.
Rai wants to sweep here but Dhargey controlling him for the moment.
Dhargey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhargey passes Rai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rai is trying to stand up here but Dhargey is controlling him well.
Dhargey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dhargey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dhargey wants to control but Rai is keeping him busy.
Dhargey is really struggling to control Rai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rai is looking to control Dhargey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rai avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dhargey works the jab nicely.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhargey. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Dhargey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dhargey showed some decent athleticism there.
Rai won't allow Dhargey to pass to mount.
Dhargey winds up and cracks Rai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dhargey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhargey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dhargey is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rai trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yaden Dhargey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhargey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dhargey tries for a takedown but Rai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rai blocks a jab.#CL#
Dhargey has managed to clinch.
Rai tries to throw a body punch but Dhargey avoids it by throwing Rai back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rai.
Dhargey has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Rai struggles to land a body shot inside as Dhargey controls his hands. #BC#
Dhargey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dhargey walks into a jab.
Dhargey fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Dhargey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai slips a straight right by Dhargey.
Dhargey misses with a hook.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dhargey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rai sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Dhargey.
Rai lands with a cross. #CL#
Dhargey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai lands a body punch.
Dhargey blocking some punches.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhargey.
Rai lands with a light punch inside.
Dhargey can't find room to land a body shot as Rai controls the action. #TD#
Dhargey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rai can't fight it off and eventually Dhargey manages to take the fight to the floor. Rai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dhargey manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Rai wants to improve his position but Dhargey is controlling well.
Rai gets full guard.#T2#
Rai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhargey's guard. #REVB#
Dhargey working a defensive guard but Rai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Rai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dhargey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rai wants to stand but Dhargey has his arm trapped.
Rai tries to stand but Dhargey controls the position and pulls Rai into his guard. #T3##SUB#
Dhargey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rai defends well.#SUB#
Dhargey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Rai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhargey, up you get!
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Dhargey's shoulder, as Dhargey tries to avoid the shot.
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhargey's hands.
Dhargey throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4##TD#
Dhargey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Dhargey wants to work for an arm triangle but Rai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhargey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dhargey is thwarting Rai's attempts to control the position.
Rai tries to roll over but Dhargey keeps him under control.
Dhargey stops Rai from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Dhargey there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dhargey connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dhargey avoids the head kick by Rai.
A little feinted left hand from Dhargey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dhargey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dhargey blocks a head kick by Rai.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dhargey counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Dhargey misses its intended target.
Dhargey slips a jab from Rai.
Nice defenses there by Dhargey.
An attempted straight right counter from Dhargey misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rai, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dhargey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Dhargey moved out of range nicely.
Dhargey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Dhargey ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Dhargey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rai to the ground. Dhargey is now in Rai's guard.
Rai has momentary wrist control but Dhargey slips an elbow through the middle.
Rai looking for a sweep. Not yet Rai, not yet.
Dhargey trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Dhargey cracks Rai with a solid left hand.
Dhargey looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dhargey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dhargey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Rai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dhargey.
Dhargey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhargey prevents Rai from getting back to his feet.
Dhargey wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Dhargey preventing the sweep.
Dhargey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rai wants to hit a sweep here but Dhargey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rai there!
Rai working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Dhargey landing strikes from the mount.
Rai working to try and regain half guard.
Rai is still trying to improve position.
Rai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rai is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him. #SUB#
Dhargey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Rai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dhargey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhargey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rai is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaden Dhargey clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Rai tries to bum rush Dhargey with a series of wild strikes but Dhargey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rai jabs at Dhargey's body.
Dhargey throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhargey slips a jab from Rai.
Donk. Rai catches Dhargey right on the button with a cross.
Dhargey scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Dhargey rushes Rai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dhargey fails to land.
Rai stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dhargey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dhargey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhargey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dhargey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dhargey misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Dhargey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Dhargey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai connects with a single shot there.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhargey lands a jab.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rai misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dhargey misses the target.
Dhargey punishes Rai's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhargey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rai digs a good body shot into Dhargey's ribs.#T2#
Good leg kick by Rai.
Dhargey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai misses with a looping left.
A big right from Dhargey misses.
Rai misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhargey.
Dhargey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Dhargey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Dhargey misses with a looping left.
Dhargey looks to land a left hand but Rai moved out of range nicely.
Rai misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
Rai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhargey.
Dhargey slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Dhargey finds it's target.#T3#
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Dhargey takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dhargey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dhargey scores with a nice head shot.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhargey.
Dhargey staying out of range there.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Dhargey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhargey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Dhargey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target. #T4#
Rai lands with a straight right. Dhargey didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dhargey throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rai walks into a jab.
Dhargey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Dhargey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhargey.
Rai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Dhargey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dhargey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dhargey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhargey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dhargey throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Dhargey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Dhargey is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Dhargey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rai thinks about the counter body kick.
A jab lands there for Dhargey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhargey.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Dhargey clinches. #BC2#
Rai manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Rai misses with a lunging right hand
and Dhargey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rai misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai looks to land a combination but Dhargey avoids it well.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dhargey.
Rai misses with a double jab.
Dhargey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dhargey.
Dhargey slips a straight right by Rai.
Dhargey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Rai misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Dhargey scores with a takedown into Rai's guard.
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!
Dhargey controlling from the top position. #T2#
Dhargey throwing strikes from guard but Rai blocks nicely.
Dhargey trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Rai looking to control.
Rai wants to sweep here but Dhargey controlling him for the moment.
Dhargey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Dhargey connects with a couple of short punches.
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dhargey is one step ahead there.
Dhargey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rai's head.
Dhargey postures up.
Dhargey lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dhargey stands up over Rai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rai wants to stand but Dhargey is controlling the position.
Dhargey with a nice head shot there.
Dhargey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rai looking for a sweep. Not yet Rai, not yet. #SUB2#
Dhargey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dhargey has managed to get both his arms back between Rai's legs - danger averted.
Dhargey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Yaden Dhargey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 113
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rai.
Weiss swings widly with a right hand
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiss slips a jab from Rai.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Rai.
Weiss misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Weiss scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Weiss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Weiss.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weiss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rai scrambles back to his feet.
Rai is looking to slow Weiss down with leg kicks.
Rai sizes up Weiss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weiss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Rai finds it's way through Weiss's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Weiss 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.
Rai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Weiss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Weiss off the cage and back into range.
Weiss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Weiss closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weiss lands in his opponent's guard.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Weiss manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVR#
Weiss is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weiss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Weiss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rai!
Rai is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Weiss throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Weiss tries to control but Rai wriggling away.
Rai is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiss controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Weiss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rai can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rai is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Rai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Weiss jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rai and Weiss has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Weiss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weiss trying to control the position but Rai is working away. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weiss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Weiss but great work by Rai.
Weiss can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Weiss is looking for a sweep.
Rai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weiss has one of Rai's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Rai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weiss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Weiss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rai pulls his head out easily.
Weiss trying to hold on to Rai's head to control him but Rai postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weiss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai takes a swing at Weiss's ribcage but misses.
Rai jabs Weiss right on the nose. Weiss blinks but takes it well.
Rai swings for the body but Weiss moves out of range.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai throws a head kick that Weiss semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weiss.
Rai cracks Weiss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai misses the jab.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt
and Rai counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Rai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weiss on the side of the head.
Weiss misses with a looping right.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weiss loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Weiss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
Weiss goes for a double leg but Rai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rai continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moshe Weiss.
Rai stuns Weiss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rai jabs Weiss right on the nose. Weiss blinks but takes it well.
Weiss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weiss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
Weiss takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Rai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss throws a big shot that misses.
Rai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Weiss gets a double leg takedown into Rai's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Rai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiss can do to turn this around?#BC#
Rai breaks the clinch.
Weiss lands a body shot.
Weiss dives in for a single leg takedown but Rai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weiss.
Nice uppercut there from Rai.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Weiss gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Weiss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Rai throws a combination. Weiss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weiss fails with the takedown.
A cross from Rai lands.
Weiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Weiss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai looks to land a combination. Weiss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Rai swings for the body but Weiss moves out of range.
Weiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Weiss manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rai on his heels. He'll look to pass Rai's guard now, I'm sure.

Rai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Weiss has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai pushes Weiss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weiss is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rai misses with a series of wild punches.
Weiss misses with a hook.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai cracks Weiss with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Weiss.
Weiss slips under a jab.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weiss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rai defends it nicely.
Weiss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head backwards.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weiss at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai slaps away a takedown attempt from Weiss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moshe Weiss.#T1#
Rai lands an overhand right.
A jab from Weiss misses.
Rai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weiss in his tracks.
Rai jabs at Weiss's body.
Weiss misses with a takedown attempt
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weiss tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai connects with the punch.
Weiss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Weiss is just out of range.
Moshe Weiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Rai dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Weiss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rai avoids it really well and circles away.
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weiss under the eye.
Rai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
Decent striking displayed by Rai there.
A right-left combo lands from Rai.
Rai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Weiss blocks a head kick by Rai.
Weiss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rai defends it well.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Weiss shoots in looking for a takedown but Rai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weiss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weiss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Agansing Rai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weiss cracks Rai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Weiss.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weiss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Weiss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weiss 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!
Rai is trying to stand up here but Weiss is controlling him well. #T4##SUB2#
Weiss is working for a kimura but Rai is defending it quite comfortably.
Weiss stops Rai from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Weiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rai is not content to let Weiss control the position.
Rai has his hands clasped together around Weiss's back. He's all about the action.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but Weiss is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Rai connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
A left lands for Smith.
Rai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves to clinch but Rai breaks away
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
A jab from Rai does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rai misses with a straight left.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Rai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Rai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rai's efforts to push away.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith tries a body shot but Rai blocks it. #TD2#
Rai is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rai's guard. #REVR##T2#
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Rai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep here but Rai controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rai is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Rai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Rai has control of the leg.
Rai thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely. #T3#
Smith is looking to control Rai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rai is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rai to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Rai seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is looking to control Rai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smith trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rai manages to pass to mount!
Rai wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rai slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rai connects with a body shot.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Rai scores with a jab to the body.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Rai manages to avoid it.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rai gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T1#
Smith blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Rai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Smith lands a body shot.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Rai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rai cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#T2#
Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Rai punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Rai 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. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Agent Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rai blocks an uppercut.
Rai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Rai wants a takedown.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Rai's head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Rai avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Rai misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai blocking some punches.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Rai manages to pull guard. #SU#
Smith stands up from Rai's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Rai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Rai misses with a looping left.
A big left from Rai misses.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Rai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rai throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
As Rai looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Rai just gets out of the way.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rai misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rai.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai lands with an overhand left.#T1#
A jab from Rai misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Rai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith misses the jab.
Rai slips under a jab from Smith.#CL#
Smith has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
Rai scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Rai is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rai backwards.
Rai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agent Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agansing Rai.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agent Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lands a body punch.
Rai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Rai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Rai drops back down to his feet.
Smith tries a body shot but Rai blocks it. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Rai.
Rai misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rai.
Rai blocks a body shot from Smith.
Rai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rai backwards. #TD2#
Rai pulls Smith into guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Smith stands up from Rai's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Rai moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands with a hook. Rai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Rai gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
A short right from Rai.
Rai jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Rai's ribcage. Rai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rai.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rai.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Agent Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

Event: ENIGMA 91
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rai connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rai throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
Rai tries to work over McDade's front leg with a kick but McDade checks it.
McDade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Rai misses with a straight right.
McDade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade misses with a hook to the body
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rai digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
McDade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Rai misses with an uppercut
and McDade counters with a two punch combo.
Rai looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#CL#
McDade gets a clinch. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
McDade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai 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.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai misses with a straight left. #CL#
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai. #T2#
McDade has had enough of the clinch but Rai keeps him there for the moment.
Rai is working McDade over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDade.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai misses with a wild combination.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rai looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rai under the eye.
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.#T3#
Rai throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade tries to work over Rai's front leg with a kick but Rai checks it. #CL2#
Rai has closed the distance and engaged McDade in a clinch. #BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a nice body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade tries to clinch up.
McDade scores with a nice head shot.
Rai lands a slapping body shot.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
McDade tries to clinch there but Rai circles away.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
McDade forces Rai back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Rai prevents a body shot from McDade.
Rai scores with a shoulder strike.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by McDade. #BC2#
Rai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rai throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a nice leg kick.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
McDade has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
McDade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDade wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai feints a jab promting McDade to slip. Rai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDade on the side of the head.
McDade cracks Rai with an open hand slap.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Rai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDade.
Rai throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range. #CL#
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Kevin McDade has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A short right from McDade on the inside.
McDade tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
McDade lands with a light punch inside.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Rai. #BC#
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range. #CL#
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai lands with a right hand.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
McDade tries to clinch up.#T2#
McDade wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade misses with the head strike.
Rai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
McDade breaks from the clinch.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDade throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
McDade throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McDade closes the distance and pushes Rai back into the cage.
McDade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai working aggressively here.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
Rai lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
Rai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
McDade wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
McDade moves out of range as Rai strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade moves away from the strike by Rai.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a right hand to the body.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
McDade slips a straight right by Rai.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDade tries to clinch up
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade misses with an uppercut
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rai misses.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
McDade tried to counter with a leg kick but Rai avoided it.
McDade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
McDade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDade lands a right hand. #BC2#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai 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.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade throws a low kick but Rai moves out of range easily.
Rai misses the jab.
McDade tries to clinch up.
McDade tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
McDade tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from McDade tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by McDade.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
Rai jabs at McDade's body.
Rai tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDade connects with a jab.
McDade wants to land a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.#CL#
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai misses with the head strike.
Rai lands a left hand.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai lands a head shot.
Rai misses with a hook
and McDade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Rai looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
McDade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai cracks a nice hook into McDade's ribs.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head backwards.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
McDade half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Rai tries to keep at a distance but McDade has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rai.
Rai working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Rai scores with a hook.
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Rai tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDade is looking to clinch.
Rai misses with an uppercut
and McDade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Rai misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
I've got Rai 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 81
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Abdelrahman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Rai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abdelrahman. That one must have hurt.
Rai 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.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Abdelrahman ducks down to avoid it.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abdelrahman works over Rai's head and body with a nice combination.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdelrahman is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abdelrahman 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 Rai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A combination from Rai does no damage.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdelrahman on the side of the head.
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rai cracks Abdelrahman with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Abdelrahman coming out on top.
Rai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abdelrahman moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Abdelrahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abdelrahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rai throws a hook but Abdelrahman avoids it easily.
That kick from Abdelrahman tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Rai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abdelrahman tries a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Abdelrahman tried to score with a low kick but Rai checks it.
Abdelrahman slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Rai.
Abdelrahman connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Rai doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdelrahman circles away.
Rai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abdelrahman.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman avoids the body shot from Rai.
Abdelrahman scores with a decent looking hook.
Rai with a jab.
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!
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman digs a good body shot into Rai's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target. #T2#
Abdelrahman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rai tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdelrahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rai's elbow.
Abdelrahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rai blocking some punches.
Abdelrahman throws a head punch that misses.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Abdelrahman misses with the head strike.
Rai wants a takedown but no success here.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Rai misses with the head strike.
Abdelrahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Rai. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rai lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Abdelrahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by Abdelrahman.
Rai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai takes a shot to the head.
Rai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands a left hand. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rai misses with a hook. Abdelrahman ducked under it nicely.
Rai throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range.
Abdelrahman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rai misses with a body shot.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Abdelrahman thuds his right hand into Rai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Rai throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range.
A big left from Abdelrahman misses.
Abdelrahman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rai misses the jab.
Abdelrahman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rai takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Abdelrahman misses.
Rai moves out of range of the body kick.
Rai cracks a nice hook into Abdelrahman's ribs.
Abdelrahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Abdelrahman scores with a body shot.
Abdelrahman throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook.
Abdelrahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abdelrahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Abdelrahman misses with a leg kick.
Rai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab from Rai.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Abdelrahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Abdelrahman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdelrahman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abdelrahman 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.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Rai down with leg kicks.
Shahzad Abdelrahman is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdelrahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman looks for the body kick but Rai saw that one coming.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Rai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abdelrahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Rai backs away, Abdelrahman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abdelrahman misses the shot to the body.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Abdelrahman - just one landing.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abdelrahman.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai tries a quick counter leg kick but Abdelrahman is wise to it.#T1#
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
Abdelrahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abdelrahman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abdelrahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abdelrahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abdelrahman tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Abdelrahman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abdelrahman tries to land a front kick but Rai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abdelrahman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman connects with a body shot.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Abdelrahman.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Abdelrahman staying out of range there.
Rai swinging wildly here.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman. #T2#
Rai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rai throws the left hand but Abdelrahman avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Abdelrahman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Rai misses.
Abdelrahman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdelrahman throws a series of punches but Rai moves out of range.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range nicely.
Abdelrahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Abdelrahman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman throws a low kick, looking for Rai's leg but Rai calmly moves out of range.
Rai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rai.
Abdelrahman takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and Abdelrahman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice combination there by Rai. #T3#
Abdelrahman connects with a solid leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rai doesn't seem bothered though.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Rai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Abdelrahman.
Rai misses with a hook
and Abdelrahman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abdelrahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Rai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abdelrahman throws a chopping leg kick but Rai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abdelrahman thuds his right hand into Rai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abdelrahman - the referee stops the clock and Rai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abdelrahman. Rai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Rai misses.
Abdelrahman tried to counter with a leg kick but Rai avoided it.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai scores with a jab. Abdelrahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Abdelrahman slips under a jab from Rai.
Abdelrahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Rai misses.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook.
Abdelrahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but Rai avoids it.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but Rai moves out of range easily.
Rai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdelrahman is out of range and Rai settles back down.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shahzad Abdelrahman 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Abdelrahman's shoulder, as Abdelrahman tries to avoid the shot.
Abdelrahman feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
Abdelrahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Rai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Abdelrahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai throws the left hand but Abdelrahman avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rai moves away from the strike by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Abdelrahman slips the punch.
Abdelrahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdelrahman throws out the jab.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdelrahman feints and then cracks Rai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rai down.
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!
Rai swings for the body but Abdelrahman moves out of range. #T1#
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abdelrahman defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
Abdelrahman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abdelrahman lands a jab.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab from Rai.
Abdelrahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai feints a jab promting Abdelrahman to slip. Rai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abdelrahman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.
Abdelrahman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai misses with a left hand
and Abdelrahman counters with a series of strikes. Rai will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rai. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Abdelrahman blocks the leg kick.
Rai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abdelrahman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdelrahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The fighters circling - Abdelrahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai throws a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdelrahman is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Rai cracks Abdelrahman with an open hand slap.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Abdelrahman.
Rai tries to clinch but Abdelrahman moves away
and Abdelrahman counters with a leg kick.
Rai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Rai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abdelrahman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abdelrahman.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abdelrahman!
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.#T3#
Abdelrahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rai on the side of the head.
Rai dips to his left and cracks Abdelrahman with an uppercut!
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abdelrahman scores with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands with a straight right. Rai didn't see that one coming.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abdelrahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow Rai down with leg kicks.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abdelrahman can pounce on him.
Abdelrahman throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Abdelrahman scores with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick that knocks Rai off balance momentarily.
Good work by Rai as he checks the leg kick.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Rai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Abdelrahman tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdelrahman manages to avoid it.
Rai throws a hook but Abdelrahman blocks it.
Abdelrahman tests Rai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rai loads up on a big right hand but Abdelrahman slips the punch.
Abdelrahman scores with a hook to the body. Rai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Abdelrahman.
Rai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdelrahman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abdelrahman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
Abdelrahman throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdelrahman 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Rai is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Rai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rai wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
Rai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rai controlling the position.
Rai trying to control the position.
Voluspa postures up and lands a big shot to Rai's brow.
Voluspa is looking to work some ground and pound but Rai has wrist control.
Rai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voluspa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Voluspa postures up in Rai's guard and throws a big left but Rai blocks it.
Rai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voluspa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Voluspa shoots in and gets a takedown into Rai's guard.

Rai kicks Voluspa off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Rai tries to sprawl but Voluspa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voluspa prevents Rai from standing back up.
Rai is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rai is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rai is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Rai defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa trying to mount his opponent but Rai defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voluspa is looking to clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa looks for a takedown but Rai sprawls well.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voluspa. #TD2#
Rai gets caught flat footed, as Voluspa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rai controlling Voluspa's posture. #SUB2#
Voluspa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Rai gets to his feet - Voluspa follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nori Voluspa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Donk. Rai catches Voluspa right on the button with a cross.
Voluspa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nori Voluspa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Voluspa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rai is pressing down on Voluspa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rai wants to stand up but Voluspa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voluspa with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Voluspa throws an elbow that misses. Rai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voluspa's guard. Nice move by Rai!#REVR##SUB2#
Voluspa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there. #SU#
Rai stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Rai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Voluspa has managed to clinch.
Voluspa fails to pull guard.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Voluspa looking for a takedown.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Rai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voluspa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Rai tries to keep at a distance but Voluspa has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Voluspa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Voluspa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Voluspa slips under a jab.
Voluspa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rai tries to avoid it but Voluspa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rai to the ground. Rai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voluspa has a takedown stuffed.
Voluspa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rai swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Voluspa drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Rai wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Rai wants to stand and escape but Voluspa is having none of it.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voluspa trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa throws a strike but Rai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Voluspa working a defensive guard but Rai passes into half guard.
Rai tries to stand and escape but Voluspa is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Voluspa shoots and misses
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voluspa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Rai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rai lands a nice hook to Voluspa's body. Voluspa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rai looks to land a left hand but Voluspa moved out of range nicely.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
Rai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voluspa backs up against the cage.
Rai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Voluspa gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai keeping control of the position.
Voluspa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Voluspa connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
Voluspa works his way into side control.
Rai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voluspa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rai struggling a bit here.
Voluspa misses with the ground and pound.
Rai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Voluspa.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?#T2#
Rai is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Voluspa.
Rai is trying to control Voluspa's posture but Voluspa avoids it.
Rai is not content to let Voluspa control the position.
Voluspa throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Rai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Voluspa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rai reaches up and holds on to Voluspa to control the position.#SUB2#
Voluspa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rai is desperately trying to improve his position but Voluspa has a good base and remains in mount.
Voluspa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rai can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rai! #T4#
Voluspa striking from the bottom.
Voluspa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there.
Voluspa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rai stands up from Voluspa's guard - Rai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rai misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Voluspa has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Agansing Rai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voluspa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rai's waist but Rai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voluspa off to one side. #TD2#
Voluspa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voluspa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voluspa's back!
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Voluspa doesn't escape.
Voluspa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rai's guard. Nice work there by Voluspa.
Voluspa won't allow Rai to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voluspa is one step ahead there.
Voluspa throwing strikes but missing.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rai has an active guard here but Voluspa has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Voluspa there. #SUB2#
Voluspa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Rai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voluspa pulls his head out easily.
Voluspa working Rai over with strikes. #T3#
Rai is looking to get back to is feet but Voluspa passes into side control.
Rai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Voluspa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Voluspa looking to control but Rai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Voluspa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Voluspa unloading with bombs!#T4#
Voluspa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rai?
Rai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Voluspa has cracked it and Rai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Voluspa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nori Voluspa!
Nori Voluspa is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Nori Voluspa, 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: ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Murphy looks for a takedown but Rai sprawls well.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Rai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rai leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Rai 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cillian Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Rai leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rai lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Rai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rai defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Rai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rai can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Rai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1#
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rai stops a takedown attempt from Murphy. #BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rai stuffs the takedown.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Cillian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
Rai misses with a double jab.
Rai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rai connects with the punch.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Rai sprawls well.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rai scores with a nice right hand.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rai cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
Rai lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Rai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rai slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rai is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Rai circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Rai sprawls well.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Rai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rai continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Rai scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD2#
Rai drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#BC2#
Rai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Rai rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Rai shows good takedown defense.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Rai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rai, which made it look bad.
Rai punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Rai.
Rai dances in with a quick combination. Murphy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rai snaps Murphy's head back. Murphy stumbles backwards against the cage. Rai steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Murphy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Murphy just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai is the new welterweight champion!
Agansing Rai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calamari loads up on a big right hand but Rai slips the punch.
Rai misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Calamari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calamari.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calamari, as that shot connected.
Calamari checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rai throws a shot from downtown. Calamari moves away and avoids it.
Calamari throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calamari doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Rai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai punishes Calamari's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calamari scores with a nice head shot.
Calamari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai lands a glancing blow to the side of Calamari's head.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rai, as that shot connected.
Rai misses the jab.
Calamari misses with a looping right.
Calamari cracks Rai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Calamari's head backwards.
Rai lunges at Calamari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calamari's hand.
Calamari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Rai lands an overhand right.#ROC#Calamari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calamari is still on wobbly legs! Can Rai finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Rai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calamari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai throws a leg kick but Calamari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calamari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Rai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Rai misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Rai missing with a left hand there. Calamari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Calamari ducks down to avoid it.
Rai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Calamari seems to have recovered his senses.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rai jabs at Calamari's body.
Calamari scores with a hook.
Calamari misses with a lunging right hand
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai lands a two punch combo.
Calamari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rai throws the left hand but Calamari avoids the punch easily.
Rai slips a jab from Calamari.
It looked like Rai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Calamari.
Rai misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Calamari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rai.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Rai.
Rai blocks a jab.
Rai throws a good cross that connects.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calamari momentarily.
Rai digs a good hook to Calamari's body.
Calamari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rai scores with a jab. Calamari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
Rai throws the left hand but Calamari avoids the punch easily.
Calamari throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai with a jab.
Calamari misses with an uppercut.
Rai walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Rai forces Calamari back against the cage and clinches.
Calamari is trying to maintain a safe position but Rai gets an underhook and turns Calamari into the cage.#T4#
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Calamari. #BC#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Calamari doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai staying out of range there.
Calamari walks into a left hand.
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rai misses with a body punch
and Calamari counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rai takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai slips under a jab from Calamari.
Rai throwing a counter right hand but Calamari manages to avoid it.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
A big left from Calamari misses.
A low kick from Rai misses
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Rai is out of range.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Rai.
Calamari misses with a straight right.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws a right and a left that Calamari avoids nicely.
Rai lands a right hook to the body.
Rai lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calamari can do to turn this around?
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
Rai swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Calamari backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calamari scores with a shot to the body.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Rai ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Rai misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Calamari. Those never looked like landing.
Calamari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Calamari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calamari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calamari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Rai closes the distance and clinches.
Calamari stalling in the clinch but Rai improves position.
Rai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rai pushes Calamari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Calamari fails to land. #BC#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Rai.
Rai lands with a nice body punch.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari throws a counter combo.
Rai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calamari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Calamari does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rai lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Rai.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calamari slips a jab from Rai.
Calamari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calamari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Rai cracks Calamari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Calamari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Calamari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai is the new welterweight champion!
Agansing Rai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dos Anjos momentarily.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that Rai ducks under and follows up with a left that Rai also avoids with ease.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Anjos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai clobbers Dos Anjos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Dos Anjos gets tackled into the cage by Rai. Rai maintains the clinch.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Anjos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai lands with a short shot to the head.
Dos Anjos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rai tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai lands a right hand.
Dos Anjos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dos Anjos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Rai scores with a shot to the side of Dos Anjos's head. #BC#
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Dos Anjos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai lands with a hook. Dos Anjos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rai cracks Dos Anjos with an open hand slap.
Rai misses with a hook.
Rai lands with a right hand.
Rai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Rai.
Rai throws a series of punches but Dos Anjos avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target. #T2#
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rai takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Rai rushes Dos Anjos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Anjos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rai. #BC#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Rai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rai duly obliges.
Rai misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Anjos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Dos Anjos ducks down to avoid it.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Rai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai lands with a right hand. #CL#
Rai has managed to clinch. #T3#
A short right from Rai.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Rai on the inside.
Dos Anjos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai. #BC#
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Anjos.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Dos Anjos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild combination.
Rai slips a jab and a cross from Dos Anjos.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai misses the body punch
and Dos Anjos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rai thinking.
Dos Anjos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Dos Anjos is rocked!
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Anjos is still on wobbly legs! Can Rai finish him?
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Rai counters with a crisp right that sends Dos Anjos to the canvas! Rai follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agansing Rai!
A very excited looking Agansing Rai 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: BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Der Ley. Those never looked like landing.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Gun Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Der Ley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Der Ley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Der Ley misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rai.
Donk. Rai catches Der Ley right on the button with a cross.
Der Ley misses with a combination
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Ley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai's corner calls for a 1-2. Rai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Der Ley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rai circles away.
Rai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rai checks a leg kick.
Der Ley takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Der Ley closes the distance and clinches.
Der Ley looking to throw knees to the head but Rai is blocking nicely.
Rai managing to block the knees to the body from Der Ley.
Rai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Der Ley backwards.
Der Ley throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Rai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Der Ley is defending well.#TD#
Rai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Der Ley regains guard immediately.
Rai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rai forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Rai moves into full mount! Der Ley won't be happy about that!
Der Ley wants to hold on but Rai pushes him away.
Rai content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rai mounts Der Ley! Really nice guard pass there!
Der Ley tries to reverse the position but Rai maintains control.#T3#
Der Ley gets back to half guard.
Rai is taking a breather. Der Ley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Der Ley tries to roll over but Rai keeps him under control.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Der Ley is defending well.
Rai is taking a breather. Der Ley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rai is looking to advance position but Der Ley won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Rai seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Der Ley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Der Ley is out of range.
Rai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Der Ley doesn't seem bothered though.
Der Ley throws a right hand that Rai ducks under and follows up with a left that Rai also avoids with ease.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Der Ley. #CUT2#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Rai lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Der Ley misses.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Der Leys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Der Ley throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Der Ley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Der Ley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Der Ley tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rai connects with a single shot there.
Der Ley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Der Ley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Rai scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Der Ley closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rai.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Der Ley takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Der Ley is rocked!#KD#
Rai connects with a big uppercut there that sends Der Ley tumbling to the ground! Rai follows him down into his guard.
Der Ley is still in real trouble! Can Rai finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai controlling from the top position.
Rai passes Der Ley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Der Ley wants to improve his position but Rai is controlling well.
Der Ley seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1##SUB#
Rai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Der Ley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rai. #SUB#
Rai is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Der Ley wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rai in particular looking to stall.
Rai trying to control the action but Der Ley is working from the bottom. #SU#
Rai stands up from half guard. #T3#
Rai scores with a one two! Der Ley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Der Ley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Der Ley stalks Rai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rai's face. Rai staggers backwards, shaken.
Der Ley ducks right into an uppercut from Rai.
Der Ley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Der Ley throws a nice looking combination but Rai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agansing Rai is winning the standup battle so far.
Der Ley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Rai bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Der Ley! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Rai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Agansing Rai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Der Ley is trying to control the position but Rai postures up.
Rai won't allow Der Ley to sweep him here.
Rai stays in close to Der Ley's body and controls the position.
Rai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Der Ley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rai throws a body punch but Der Ley moves out of range.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Der Ley.
Good exchange - Rai coming out on top.
Rai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Der Ley lands a nice shot that snaps Rai's head back.
Rai slips under a jab from Der Ley.
Der Ley misses with a straight left.
Rai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Der Ley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai lands a body shot.
No joy there for Der Ley, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Rai closes the distance and pushes Der Ley back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rai lands a right hand.
Rai is working for takedown but Der Ley is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Der Ley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rai swings wildly with an uppercut but Der Ley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rai lands with a left to the head.
Der Ley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Rai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Der Ley is trying to keep an underhook but Rai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Der Ley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rai manages to move to mount!
Rai controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Der Ley can't escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Rai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Der Ley has given up his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Der Ley fending off the submission attempt from Rai. #SUB#
Der Ley fending off the submission attempt from Rai.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Der Ley can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Der Ley is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rai gets his way! #SUB#
Rai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rai tightening his grip on Der Ley, looking for the choke. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rai working for the choke. #SUB#
Der Ley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rai's arms.
Rai is hanging on to Der Ley's back as he tries to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rai 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Madness Championship Chaos
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Voorheis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rai can pounce on him.
Voorheis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Voorheis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rai stalks Voorheis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Voorheis's face. Voorheis staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Rai misses #TD#
and Voorheis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Voorheis.
Voorheis stands up over Rai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voorheis trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Rai wants to control the position but Voorheis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voorheis is trying to control the action in half guard but Rai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voorheis drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
Voorheis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rai to regain full guard.
Voorheis throws a strike but Rai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Voorheis keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Rai tries to free his leg and advance position but Voorheis is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Voorheis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rai, into his guard. #REVR#
Voorheis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Voorheis from controlling successfully.
Voorheis is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Voorheis postures up in Rai's guard and throws a big left but Rai blocks it. #T2#
Rai wants to sweep here but Voorheis controlling him for the moment.
Voorheis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Voorheis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rai keeping full guard, as Voorheis tries to pass.
Voorheis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voorheis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voorheis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rai working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Rai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voorheis is one step ahead there.
Voorheis stands and throws Rai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Voorheis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Voorheis is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voorheis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Voorheis landing strikes. #T4#
Voorheis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rai down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voorheis working the head and body with strikes.
Voorheis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Voorheis 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.
Rai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voorheis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Voorheis is trying to control. Rai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voorheis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rai is looking to get back to full guard here but Voorheis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voorheis cracks Rai with a big right hand but Rai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derk Voorheis dominated that round.
That's time! Voorheis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rai scores with a nice strike.
Rai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Voorheis tries to counter with a takedown but Rai is quick to defend against it.
Voorheis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Rai.
Rai is looking to clinch but Voorheis is avoiding it.
Rai wants to clinch.
Rai scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Rai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Voorheis doesn't seem phased though.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Voorheis dives in and grabs Rai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rai pushes down on Voorheis's head and hops out.
Voorheis throws a hook to the side of Rai's head but Rai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Voorheis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voorheis fails with the takedown
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voorheis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Voorheis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Voorheis lands in his opponent's guard.
Voorheis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Voorheis wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Rai wants to get back to his feet but Voorheis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Voorheis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rai controls Voorheis momentarily but Voorheis frees himself.
Voorheis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Voorheis pushes down on Rai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Voorheis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai wants to get back to his feet.
Voorheis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though. #T3#
Voorheis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voorheis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rai.
Voorheis wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Voorheis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Voorheis working some strikes from top position.
Rai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Voorheis throws an elbow that misses. Rai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voorheis's guard. Nice move by Rai!#REVB#
Voorheis keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voorheis is keeping the position for now.
Rai wants to stand but Voorheis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Voorheis keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voorheis trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Rai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Voorheis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rai lands the left hand.
Rai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voorheis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai thuds his right hand into Voorheis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voorheis misses with a hook.
A left lands for Rai.
A jab from Rai finds it's way through Voorheis's defenses.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Rai lands with a shot to the body.
Voorheis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
Voorheis misses with a right hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Voorheis with that takedown attempt.
Rai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rai jabs Voorheis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voorheis misses with a takedown
and Rai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derk Voorheis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rai lands a slapping body shot.
Voorheis shoots in looking for a takedown but Rai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voorheis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rai sizes up Voorheis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Rai cracks Voorheis with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voorheis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Voorheis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Rai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rai.
Good exchange - Rai coming out on top.
Rai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voorheis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Rai.
Rai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Rai.#CL2#
Rai has closed the distance and engaged Voorheis in a clinch. #BC2#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Voorheis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Voorheis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rai! But no joy.
Voorheis shoots and misses
and Rai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voorheis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Voorheis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Voorheis misses with a hook. Rai ducked under it nicely.
Rai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voorheis with a poor takedown
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voorheis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Voorheis blocks the leg kick.
Voorheis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
Voorheis swings widly with a right hand
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Rai.
Rai scores with a jab.#TD#
Voorheis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rai being controlled for a moment.
Rai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Rai scores with a jab.
Voorheis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Voorheis feinted with a counter takedown.
Rai lunges at Voorheis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Voorheis's hand.
Rai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voorheis backs up against the cage.
Voorheis throws a lazy right hand but Rai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Voorheis feints and as Rai raises his hands in defense, Voorheis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voorheis wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.
Rai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voorheis is controlling him.
Voorheis tries to free his leg and advance position but Rai is retaining full guard. #T1#
Voorheis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rai looking for a guillotine here but Voorheis defends easily.
Rai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voorheis wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rai working for a triangle but Voorheis defends it easily.
Voorheis stands up over Rai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rai is looking to pass into half guard but Voorheis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Voorheis is in guard.#REVR#
Rai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Voorheis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Voorheis passes Rai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Voorheis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voorheis in particular looking to stall.
Voorheis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rai defending well though.
Rai has hold of Voorheis's hands but Voorheis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rai wants to get back to his feet.
Derk Voorheis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voorheis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Rai is defending against the submission attempts here by Voorheis.
Voorheis working Rai over with strikes. #T4#
Voorheis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Voorheis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voorheis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Voorheis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voorheis trying to control from half guard but Rai is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Voorheis lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derk Voorheis had his way with Agansing Rai in that round.
That's time! Voorheis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voorheis throws out the jab.
Voorheis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Voorheis fails with the takedown
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rai works Voorheis's body with a nice hook.
Rai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Voorheis. Voorheis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Voorheis goes for a double leg but Rai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rai continues to drive forward.
Rai throws out a counter right but Voorheis avoids it with no problem.#BC2#
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Voorheis gets the takedown into side control.
Rai struggling a bit here.
Rai is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Voorheis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Voorheis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rai is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Voorheis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Voorheis prefers to stall for the moment though.
Voorheis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Voorheis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Rai trying to mount his opponent but Voorheis defends it.
Voorheis keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Voorheis won't allow Rai to pass to mount. #T3#
Voorheis is concentrating on defense, preventing Rai from advancing position.
Voorheis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rai is looking to stand up but Voorheis won't let him. #SUB2#
Rai has gone for a leg lock! Voorheis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rai's guard.#REVR#
Rai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Voorheis is now in half guard.
Voorheis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rai keeps working. #T4#
Voorheis prevents Rai from improving his position.
Voorheis trying to control the action but Rai is working from the bottom.
Voorheis working Rai over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Voorheis connects with a nice short shot to Rai's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voorheis working the head and body with strikes.
Voorheis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voorheis is stalling here. Rai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Voorheis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Agansing Rai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: LOM WW Semi Finals
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Rai wants to clinch up but Armando keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Armando lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Armando connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Rai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Rai wants to work for an arm triangle but Armando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armando is trying to maintain the position but Rai is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Rai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armando is just riding it out for now. Rai eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Rai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armando's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Armando is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armando defends it well.
Rai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rai trying to mount his opponent but Armando defends it.
Rai thows a huge punch but Armando dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB#
Rai is working for a kimura but Armando is defending it quite comfortably.
Rai wants to stand up but Armando has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rai tries to pass to full mount but Armando defends it. #SUB#
Rai seems to be looking for submissions.
Armando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Rai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armando has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rai wants to control but Armando is keeping him busy.
Rai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rai looking to land elbow strikes but Armando uses the position to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Armando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Armando misses.
Rai blocks a jab.
Armando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armando.
Jab from Rai.
Armando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Armando misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Rai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Armando's guard.
Rai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rai advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Rai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rai is trying to control the action in half guard but Armando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Rai seems to be working for a kimura but Armando defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armando is just riding it out for now. Rai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Armando is defending against the submission attempts here by Rai.
Rai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rai is working for a submission of some sort.
Agansing Rai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armando is looking for a sweep. Rai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rai is pressing down on Armando's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armando is holding on for now.
Rai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armando's head. #T3##SUB#
Rai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armando doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rai.
Rai tries to pass to full mount but Armando defends it.
Rai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rai thows a huge punch but Armando dodges it nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armando sees it coming and defends easily.
Rai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rai working for a guillotine from mount but Armando is in no mood to give up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rai is looking to stand but Armando has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #SUB#
Rai goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Armando turns into him and now he's in Rai's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Armando slips under a jab from Rai.
A little jabbing left from Armando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rai slips under a jab from Armando.
Rai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Armando misses with a looping left.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Rai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armando can do to turn this around?
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armando moves away.
Armando has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Armando.
Rai lands a glancing blow to the side of Armando's head.
Rai wants to clinch.
Armando appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Armando throws a series of punches but Rai avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armando scores with a hook to the body. Rai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Rai.
Armando checks a low kick from Rai.
Armando slips under a jab.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
As Armando looks to move away, Rai throws a big counter combo but Armando just gets out of the way.#T1#
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego Armando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armando throws out a powerful jab.
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Armando.
Rai moves in looking to clinch but Armando pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rai!
Armando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rai. Armando does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Armando misses.
Armando dodges the punch combination from Rai.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and Armando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai moves away from the strike by Armando.
Rai misses with a hook. Armando ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Armando has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Armando and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Rai. That snapped Armando's head back.
Diego Armando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armando missing with a left hand there. Rai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armando comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Rai tries to clinch there but Armando circles away.
Rai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armando. Armando circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and Armando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armando misses with a looping right.
Rai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Nice cross by Rai.
Rai misses the jab.
Armando walks into a left hand. #T3#
Rai defending well as Armando loads up on a big left hand.
Rai cracks Armando with a good jab.
Armando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Armando is out of range.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armando throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Armando digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Armando misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Armando bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rai's head.
Armando misses with a wild body shot.
Armando misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Armando misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rai misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armando throws a hook but Rai blocks it.#T4#
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Armando.
Armando moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Rai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Armando staying out of range there.#TD#
Rai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armando's half guard.
Rai slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armando moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Rai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rai seems to have locked his on tight now - Armando screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rai, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Agansing Rai!
After the big win, Agansing Rai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: LOM WW & MW Quarter Finals
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
James Dio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rai.
James Dio misses with an uppercut. Rai saw that one coming.
Rai looks to throw the jab but James Dio is out of range.
A left and a right from Rai both land. Nice combination.
James Dio lands a really nice looking cross but Rai seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Agansing Rai has been cut.
A nice combination there by Rai.
James Dio 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.
James Dio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James Dio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
James Dio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James Dio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rai circles away quickly and effectively.
James Dio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai swings widly with a right hand
and James Dio counters with a one-two to the body.
Rai misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from James Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Dio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rai throws a hook but James Dio avoids it easily.
James Dio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.#T1#
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai lands with an overhand left.
Rai throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and James Dio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
James Dio wants to work for an arm triangle but Rai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
James Dio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Dio prevents Rai from improving his position.
James Dio wants to pass the guard but Rai is defending well. #T2#
James Dio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rai tries to get to full guard but James Dio has control of the leg.
Rai has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rai trying to control here.
James Dio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rai is trying to maintain the position but James Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
James Dio wants to pass to mount but Rai is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rai thows a leg kick but James Dio checks it
and James Dio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rai. Those never looked like landing.
James Dio moves out of range of the strikes.
Agansing Rai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai works over James Dio's head and body with a nice combination.
James Dio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James Dio misses with a right hand
and Rai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Rai both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James Dio throws out the jab.
Rai throws a hook to the side of James Dio's head but James Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
James Dio slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
A little feinted left hand from James Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rai looks to land a left hand but James Dio moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and James Dio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio misses with a hook.
James Dio defending well as Rai loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rai misses with a straight right.
James Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James Dio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai throws a series of strikes that have James Dio backpedaling.
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai dips to his left and cracks James Dio with an uppercut!
Donk. Rai catches James Dio right on the button with a cross.
A big left from James Dio misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rai.
Rai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
James Dio misses with a left hand
and Rai counters with a straight right hand.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rai. That's going to slow James Dio down.
Sloppy strikes from Rai. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from James Dio misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rai.
Rai misses the jab.
Rai falls off balance throwing a combination
letting James Dio counter with a right hand.
James Dio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rai drops his hands momentarily and James Dio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but James Dio ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai slips under a jab.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James Dio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
Rai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James Dio circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like James Dio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but James Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping James Dio under the eye.
James Dio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James Dio.
James Dio slips under a jab.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from James Dio.
James Dio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rai scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James Dio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rai slips a jab from James Dio.
Rai's jab looks to have found its range, popping James Dio under the eye.
James Dio misses with a takedown attempt - Rai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Rai catches James Dio right on the button with a cross.
Rai 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rai moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Rai missing with a left hand there. James Dio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from James Dio misses the target.
Rai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Dio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James Dio is looking to counter punch.
Rai looks to land a left hand but James Dio moved out of range nicely.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Rai throws out a leg kick but James Dio moves out of range and Rai only half commits.
James Dio misses with an uppercut.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James Dio slips a jab and a cross from Rai.
Rai scores with a three punch combo!
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - James Dio coming out on top.
James Dio blocks a jab.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by James Dio as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by James Dio.
James Dio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James Dio.
An inside leg kick lands from Rai.
Rai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James Dio.#KD#
James Dio lands a big right hand that sends Rai crashing to the mat! James Dio stays standing though and waves Rai back to his feet!#ROC#Rai is rocked!
A jab from Rai misses.
Rai is still on wobbly legs! Can James Dio finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai slips under a jab from James Dio.
Rai throws a body punch but James Dio moves out of range.
James Dio just misses with a punch to the body.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rai throws out a loose jab but James Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Rai.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James Dio momentarily.
James Dio cracks Rai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James Dio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James Dio momentarily.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Dio throws an overhand right that lands on Rai's shoulder, as Rai tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James Dio ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
James Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Dio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James Dio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
James Dio misses with a combination
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
James Dio misses with a looping left.
Rai throws an off balance right hand
and James Dio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James Dio.
James Dio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rai throws a jab when James Dio was well out of range.
James Dio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agansing Rai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Agansing Rai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
James Dio clobbers Rai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rai swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and James Dio counters with a nice right hand that sends Rai toppling to the canvas! Rai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can James Dio finish him?!
Rai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rai scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Rai is predictable there
and James Dio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Dio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James Dio throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from James Dio.
The fighters circling - James Dio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Rai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by James Dio.
James Dio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.#T1#
Rai misses with an uppercut.
As Rai looks to move away, James Dio throws a big counter combo but Rai just gets out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Rai.
Rai misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Rai.
James Dio slips under a jab.
James Dio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rai digs a good hook to James Dio's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rai scores with a four punch combination!
James Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rai counter with a right hand.
Rai swings for the body but James Dio moves out of range.
Rai swinging wildly here.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
James Dio checks a low kick from Rai.
It looked like James Dio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coronnie James Dio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James Dio slips a straight right by Rai.
James Dio throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Dio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
Rai looks to throw the jab but James Dio is out of range.
Rai misses with a two punch combination.
James Dio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Dio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
James Dio with a nice cross.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but James Dio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James Dio's head backwards.
James Dio thuds a left hand into Rai's body.
James Dio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James Dio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rai throws a counter combo.
James Dio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rai counters with a nice uppercut.
James Dio scores with a jab.
Rai jabs James Dio to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A leg kick checked by James Dio.
No luck for James Dio with that takedown attempt.
Rai punishes James Dio's body with a nice straight punch.
Rai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling James Dio to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Rai catches James Dio right on the button with a cross.
Rai with a hook.
James Dio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James Dio connects with a body shot.
Rai staying out of range there.
James Dio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James Dio throws out the jab.
James Dio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James Dio takes a swing at Rai's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Rai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James Dio misses with a straight right.
James Dio thows a left - swing and a miss!
James Dio misses with the combination.
James Dio misses with a looping right.
Rai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Dio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James Dio catches Rai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rai throws a right and a left that James Dio avoids nicely.
James Dio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James Dio throws a jab when Rai was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Rai.
James Dio lands a glancing blow to the side of Rai's head.
Rai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James Dio.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
I've got Rai 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
After the big win, Agansing Rai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Madness LOM Week 2
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Romero or perhaps it was just good defense by Rai, which made it look bad.
Rai sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rai.#CUT#It looks like T. J. Romero has been cut.
Rai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rai moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of T. J. Romero.#T1#
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Rai avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Romero has Rai up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Romero tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai scores with a counter punch that sends Romero to the canvas! Rai smells blood - he's punishing Romero with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Romero has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agansing Rai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Agansing Rai waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Simple Battery 4
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Lama tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1##CL2#
Rai has closed the distance and engaged Lama in a clinch.
Rai lands with a left to the head.
Lama is working for takedown but Rai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lama blocking some punches. #TD#
Lama pulls guard successfully.
Lama is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lama keeping full guard, as Rai tries to pass.
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rai 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. #T2#
Lama is trying to control the position but Rai postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rai 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.
Rai wants to pass the guard but Lama is keeping the position.
Rai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lama is trying to keep Rai in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Lama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rai throws a low kick but Lama moves out of range easily.
Lama misses with the combination.
Lama connects with a right hand. Rai shakes it off.
Lama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lama lands with an uppercut that bounces Rai off the cage and back into range.
Rai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lama.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Lama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lama's guard.
Rai looking to pass the guard.
Rai stays in close to Lama's body and controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lama moves away from the strike by Rai.
A telegraphed right hand from Rai misses the target.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Lama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai throws a hook to the side of Lama's head but Lama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lama misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ganju Lama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lama 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ganju Lama!
Ganju Lama made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 918

Total users: 40253