Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C354: Erdogan vs Chai
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erdogan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Erdogan.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai darts in looking for a takedown but Erdogan gets double underhooks and turns Chai into the cage.
Erdogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Erdogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erdogan 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.
Erdogan throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erdogan throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erdogan. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erdogan misses with a wild body shot.
Chai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erdogan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking. #T1#
Erdogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erdogan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erdogan misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai lands with a straight right. Erdogan didn't see that one coming.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Erdogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Erdogan backwards.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Erdogan manages to break the clinch.
Erdogan is looking to wear down Chai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Erdogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Erdogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erdogan avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Chai clinches with his opponent.
Erdogan misses with some punches.
A short right from Chai. #BC#
Erdogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mustafa Erdogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chai throws a body punch but Erdogan moves out of range.
Chai looks for a takedown but Erdogan sprawls well.
Erdogan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mustafa Erdogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Presley Chai.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Erdogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Erdogan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erdogan throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erdogan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erdogan ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Erdogan lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a hook but Erdogan avoids it easily.
Erdogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Erdogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erdogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erdogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Erdogan is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erdogan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai misses with a takedown
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Erdogan loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai has his takedown stuffed
and Erdogan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Presley Chai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chai cracks Erdogan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Erdogan throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erdogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai tries to clinch there but Erdogan circles away.
Chai tries to clinch but Erdogan moves away
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai with a poor takedown
and Erdogan counters with a flying knee that drops Chai! Erdogan dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Erdogan!
Mustafa Erdogan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Mustafa Erdogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C350: Marley vs Hightower II
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Chai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spencer enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spencer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Chai preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai is pushing down on Spencer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spencer is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spencer trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Spencer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer trying to control from the bottom.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer controlling the position for now.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Chai drops an elbow to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spencer's head. #T4#
Chai winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spencer's thigh. Spencer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai is in close to Spencer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chai!
Chai throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Spencer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer. #TD#
Chai dives in and scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Chai connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai postures up in Spencer's guard and throws a big left but Spencer blocks it.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Chai postures up in Spencer's guard and throws a big left but Spencer blocks it.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.#T4#
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai 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.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spencer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai avoiding damage as Spencer throws knees to the body.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer looking to stall.
Spencer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Spencer fails to land.
Spencer is working Chai over against the cage.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spencer takes a shot to the head.
Spencer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chai.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai. #T2#
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer trying to stall but Chai improves his position. #BC2#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spencer.
Spencer wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it. #BC2#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Spencer staying out of range there.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spencer scrambles back to his feet.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spencer misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai misses with a double jab.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Presley Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Spencer lands.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected. #TD#
Chai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chai with the ground and pound but Spencer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

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

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

Event: GAMMA#1096 Mesquita v Yamasaki
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Chai tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
Chai throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.#TD#
Chai scores with a takedown into Khanna's guard.#SUB2#
Khanna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khanna holds on and takes a little breather.
Khanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khanna controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Khanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khanna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khanna is one step ahead there.
Khanna trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Chai is pulling down on Khanna's head. It's preventing any offense from Khanna, at least for the moment.
Khanna stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Khanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khanna passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Khanna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Khanna has control of the leg. #T3#
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Khanna controlling him for the moment.
Chai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khanna is controlling him.
Khanna won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Khanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Khanna drops back looking for a leg! Chai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chai manages to kick Khanna off! Khanna jumps back into Chai's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Khanna misses with a kick to the body
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khanna feints and then cracks Chai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chai down.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Khanna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Chai misses.
Khanna is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khanna slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khanna throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khanna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chai scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Chai feints and as Khanna raises his hands in defense, Chai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Stormcrow Centre inform us that Khanna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khanna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chai is in close to Khanna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Khanna has momentary wrist control but Chai slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai working over Khanna with some ground and pound. Khanna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khanna trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Khanna wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well. #T1#
Khanna wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Khanna is trying to stand.
Khanna is looking to improve his position.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khanna is trying to control but can't.
Chai prevents Khanna from improving his position.
Chai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chai drops an elbow to the side of Khanna's head.
Khanna has hold of Chai's hands but Chai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khanna is pressing down on Chai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Chai is working Khanna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khanna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Khanna looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily. #T3#
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Khanna's brow.
Chai throws a strike but Khanna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Khanna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai pulls Khanna in to control the position.
Khanna won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Khanna from controlling successfully.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khanna can do to turn this around?
Khanna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Khanna wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai pulls Khanna in to control the position.
Khanna looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Khanna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khanna doesn't seem bothered though.
Raja Khanna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanna connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.#TD#
Chai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Chai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Khanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Khanna, not yet.
Chai works over Khanna with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Chai stands up over Khanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khanna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khanna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is fighting to break Khanna's control of his arms but Khanna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Khanna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Khanna is controlling Chai's posture.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Khanna blocks nicely.
Khanna can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khanna trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up. #T2#
Khanna is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chai lands with a punch from half guard.
Khanna wants to get back to his feet.
Khanna wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khanna is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is thwarting Khanna's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.
Chai is nestled in close to Khanna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chai is nestled in close to Khanna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more.#T3#
Chai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#The cut above Raja Khanna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai working over Khanna with some ground and pound. Khanna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Khanna is rocked!#CUT#Raja Khanna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Presley Chai!
A victorious Presley Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1089 Ritori v Cleever
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
A jab lands there for Chai.#KD2#
McGuire drops Chai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chai looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai connects with the punch.#TD#
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in McGuire's guard.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGuire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
McGuire pushes Chai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McGuire stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Chai lands a left hand.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire misses with some punches. #T2#
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai tries to score with some ground and pound. McGuire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chai working the ground and pound but McGuire is defending the strikes.
Chai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chai is chipping away with strikes.
A big shot lands for Chai! That's hurt McGuire! Will he recover? Chai fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1082 Bond v Robson
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Chai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takahashi tries to improve position but can't.
Chai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is looking to reverse the position.
Chai looks up at the clock and then as Takahashi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chai gets to mount! Takahashi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Chai looking to finish Takahashi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Takahashi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi is trying desperately to improve position.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takahashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chai working Takahashi over with strikes.
Takahashi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takahashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai 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. #ROC#Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chai postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Takahashi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Takahashi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
An out of breath Presley Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1075 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Chai forces Durant back against the cage and clinches.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durant stops a takedown attempt from Chai.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant lands with a left to the head.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durant can turn it around.
Durant blocking some punches.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Durant working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land. #T2#
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Durant.
Chai pushes Durant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai digs a right hand into Durant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durant's gas tank.
Chai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Durant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durant blocks a jab.
Durant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Durant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Chai drops Durant with a huge uppercut! Durant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Chai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
An out of breath Presley Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1068 Mesquita v Suriyan
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatiev.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev saw that one coming.
Ignatiev throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up with Ignatiev, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes Ignatiev against the cage but Ignatiev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ignatiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ignatiev throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ignatiev moves away from the strike by Chai.
Ignatiev misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatiev seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatiev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ignatiev counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatiev lands a right hook to the body.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ignatiev cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai misses with a hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai tests Ignatiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatiev throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Ignatiev fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chai looks to clinch but Ignatiev throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nikolai Ignatiev!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Ignatiev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1060 Radu v Milo
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Chai avoids the body shot from Khanna.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Khanna lands with a shot to the body.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khanna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanna lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Khanna misses with an uppercut.
Chai shoots in for a double leg but Khanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chai tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Khanna counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai shoots in and drives through. Khanna sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A low kick lands for Khanna.
Raja Khanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Khanna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna feints a counter leg kick.
Khanna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick lands for Khanna.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khanna.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Khanna misses.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Khanna scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khanna.#T2#
Khanna scores with a head kick. Chai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Khanna slips under a jab.
And Khanna responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Khanna's guard.
Khanna wants to get back to his feet but Chai passes into half guard. #REVB#
Khanna 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.
Khanna wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control!
Chai landing a few strikes.
Khanna looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn!
Khanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai with shots to the head and body - Khanna looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#That has opened up Raja Khanna's cut even more.#T3#
Chai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khanna can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#The cut above Raja Khanna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#Raja Khanna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Presley Chai!
After winning the bout, Presley Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Chai shoots in and drives through. Rhodes sprawls well.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhodes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Rhodes has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai tries to work over Rhodes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhodes has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Rhodes tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rhodes - that landed with a thud.
Rhodes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhodes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rhodes. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Rhodes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands. #T2##TD2#
Rhodes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rhodes wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai trying to control but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhodes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai is staying active underneath Rhodes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhodes is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhodes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chai working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Chai in side control, throwing shots but Rhodes defends.
Chai throws a strike aimed at the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes avoids it well.
Chai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rhodes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rhodes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai scoring with punches and elbows.
Rhodes prevents Chai from improving position.
Rhodes manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rhodes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhodes wants it to stay on the feet.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes connects with a crisp jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Rhodes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Rhodes gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Rhodes controls the action.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes blocking some punches. #TD#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rhodes working a defensive guard here.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai works over Rhodes with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T2#
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai preventing the sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
Rhodes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes throws a strike but Chai avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes is still trying to improve position.
Rhodes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes lands a couple of digs.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai misses with a left hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chai throws a combination. Rhodes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Rhodes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhodes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes thows a huge punch but Chai dodges it nicely.
Rhodes working Chai over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Rhodes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Rhodes stalling.
Chai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhodes trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhodes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Rhodes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased. #CL2#
Rhodes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Rhodes lands a right hand.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodes.
Chai is working Rhodes over against the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Chai blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Chai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhodes walks away with a smile on his face. Chai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Rhodes takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai has Rhodes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rhodes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhodes down to the mat. Rhodes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes!
Dusty Rhodes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.#TD2#
Chai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Mandiang pushes Chai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mandiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Mandiang's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandiang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandiang is retaining full guard.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Mandiang has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandiang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chai is controlling him.
Chai throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai throws a strike but Mandiang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chai wants to stand and escape but Mandiang is having none of it.
Mandiang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandiang wants to get up but he can't break Chai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #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.
Mandiang controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Mandiang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mandiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Mandiang takes one on the button.#T3#
Mandiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Chai off the cage and back into range.
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Mandiang circles away.
Chai misses with a hook.
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Chai and Mandiang goes tumbling to the canvas! Chai follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chai scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#Mandiang is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mandiang pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandiang's head.
Mandiang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is getting worse.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Mandiang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Mandiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Mandiang seems to have got his legs back now.
Mandiang is trying to stand.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandiang's head. #ES#
Mandiang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chai staying out of range there.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Jeez, Aboubacar Mandiang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mandiang jabs at Chai's body.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Chai staying out of range there.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aboubacar Mandiang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Presley Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai slips a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang lands a jab.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Mandiang and move into the clinch position.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Chai.#CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Chai gets through Mandiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Mandiang tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
Mandiang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mandiang defending well though.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Chai.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Presley Chai!
After winning the bout, Presley Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Rodgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai jabs Rodgers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chai did well to prevent Rodgers getting side control.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai taking some punishment here, with Rodgers in his half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Rodgers is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Chai wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rodgers stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Rodgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers works over Chai with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Rodgers is in close to Chai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Rodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodgers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers .#SUB2#
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rodgers has his foot on Chai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chai works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers 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#
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Decent striking displayed by Rodgers there.#TD#
Chai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodgers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keith Rodgers 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.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers , not yet. #T1#
Rodgers seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Rodgers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai is looking to advance position but Rodgers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rodgers wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Rodgers lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
Chai is keeping busy.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai staying busy and making it hard for Rodgers to control.
Rodgers punches the canvas rather than the man.
Chai grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers punishes Chai with strikes from the back mount.
Chai tries to break free.
Rodgers is punishing Chai with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rodgers lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers .
Rodgers is punishing Chai with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Rodgers landing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him.
Good control from Rodgers .
Rodgers lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Chai breaks Rodgers 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodgers scores with a jab to the head.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Chai moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Chai catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodgers jabs at Chai's body.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chai.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Rodgers lands a jab to Chai's midsection.
Rodgers throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Rodgers dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Chai rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodgers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodgers goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodgers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodgers .
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!
Rodgers tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai darts in looking for a takedown but Rodgers gets double underhooks and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Chai gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rodgers wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodgers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai is thwarting Rodgers 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Chai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers manages to get to full guard.
Chai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai stays in close to Rodgers 's body and controls the position.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Rodgers is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Rodgers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Chai shows good takedown defense.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Rodgers .
I've got Rodgers 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Wright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Chai counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Wright looking for the choke but no joy.
Chai tries to break free. #SUB#
Chai is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wright throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T1#
Wright lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wright punishes Chai with strikes from the back mount.
Wright 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.
Wright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wright is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wright throwing sloppy strikes.
Chai tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Wright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wright is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Wright. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wright's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai.#T2#
Chai wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Chai throws an elbow that misses. Wright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Wright!#REVR#
Wright preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wright stops Chai from standing up.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wright wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Wright trying to control the position.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chai connects with a couple of short punches.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wright looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Wright shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Wright prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai keeping hold of Wright's head, controlling as best he can.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chai gets full guard.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wright is working Chai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright is fighting to break Chai's control of his arms but Chai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Time To Fight Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wright wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Wright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wright landing with the ground and pound.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wright trying to control the position. #T3#
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Wright is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wright is tightening it up a little... Chai has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chai reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chai taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Time To Fight Wright!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Time To Fight Wright waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Chai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masamba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masamba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Chai instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Masamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chai letting Masamba take a breather here.
Masamba lands a right hand.
Masamba misses with the head strike.
Masamba blocking some punches.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Masamba controls the action.
Masamba blocks a body shot from Chai.
Masamba lands with a left to the head.
Masamba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Masamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Chai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masamba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai is trying to ground and pound but Masamba uses the momentary lack of control by Chai to regain half guard.
Masamba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Masamba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.
Masamba pushes Chai off but Chai dives into side control.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masamba sneaks back into half guard.
Masamba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai lands strikes from half guard.
Masamba trying to control but Chai postures up. #T2#
Chai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Masamba to regain full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai is fighting to break Masamba's control of his arms but Masamba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Masamba blocks nicely.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Masamba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai throws a strike but Masamba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Masamba has passed into half guard!
Chai wants to control but Masamba is keeping busy.
Chai wants to improve his position but Masamba is controlling well.
Chai is pressing down on Masamba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai managing to control the position.
Masamba prevents Chai from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masamba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masamba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lutalo Masamba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masamba misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Masamba is countered with a crisp right hand from Chai that sends him to the canvas! Chai follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masamba keeps working.
Masamba is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masamba is trying to improve his position.
Chai taking a break here but Masamba is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai looks to land a strike but Masamba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chai 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.#T1#
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masamba is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Masamba is keeping the position.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masamba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
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.
Masamba pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is working Masamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Masamba wriggles free and stands up.
Chai connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Chai is stalking Masamba. Masamba circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Chai, and it's lights out! Masamba really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Presley Chai!
A victorious Presley Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Shakaromanov back into the cage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Shakaromanov fails to land.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai misses with a hook.#CL2#
Chai has managed to clinch.
A short left from Chai.
A short left from Chai.
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Shakaromanov stops a takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov is working Chai over against the cage.
Shakaromanov lands a shoulder strike.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shakaromanov wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakaromanov is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chai being controlled against the cage.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shakaromanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Chai drives through and clinches with Shakaromanov against the cage.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Shakaromanov can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Shakaromanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Chai is trying to drag Shakaromanov to the mat but Shakaromanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai pushes Shakaromanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mehmet Shakaromanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Presley Chai.
Shakaromanov lands a left hand.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Shakaromanov misses with a body punch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov cracks Chai with a good jab.#CL2#
Chai clinches up with Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov looking to stall.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
Presley Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shakaromanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Chai misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov is trying to stall.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakaromanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.#BC#
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shakaromanov tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Chai digs a right hand into Shakaromanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakaromanov's gas tank.
Shakaromanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
A hook to the body from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakaromanov digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
A short right from Chai on the inside. #T3#
Shakaromanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shakaromanov swivels and escapes.
Shakaromanov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakaromanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Chai backs away, Shakaromanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Shakaromanov moved out of range nicely.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter punch.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shakaromanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai has his takedown stuffed
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakaromanov's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shakaromanov holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Shakaromanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shakaromanov is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shakaromanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai postures up in Shakaromanov's guard and throws a big left but Shakaromanov blocks it.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shakaromanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shakaromanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakaromanov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice shot by Chai.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Shakaromanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai slips under a jab from Shakaromanov.
Chai slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Chai is looking for the big counter here.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Shakaromanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
A left and a right from Chai both land. Nice combination.
Shakaromanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shakaromanov's head backwards.
Shakaromanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Chai does it's job there.#ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!#T1#
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Shakaromanov backpedaling.
Chai staying out of range there.#CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Shakaromanov tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Chai. #T2#
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
A short left from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Shakaromanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai jabs Shakaromanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Shakaromanov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shakaromanov ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Shakaromanov moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakaromanov has time to react.#T3#
Shakaromanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Presley Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Chai rushes Shakaromanov and presses him up against the cage.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Shakaromanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov lands a right hand.
Shakaromanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Chai.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shakaromanov fails to land.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shakaromanov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shakaromanov drops to his knees and Chai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Masamba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Masamba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Masamba's shoulder, as Masamba tries to avoid the shot.
Masamba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Masamba ducks down to avoid it.
Masamba slips a straight right by Chai.
A punch lands to the side of Masamba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masamba misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Masamba wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Masamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with some punches. #T1#
Chai pushes Masamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Masamba.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Masamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masamba moves away.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai takes a swing at Masamba's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Masamba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Masamba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Masamba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chai just manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Masamba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masamba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Masamba misses with the body kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masamba lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Masamba drops Chai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chai looks back up at him and smiles so Masamba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Masamba finish him?
Masamba drops Chai with a big left hand! Chai is injured, injured bad! Masamba jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!
An out of breath Lutalo Masamba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Chai checks a low kick from Susskind.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Susskind counters with a left to the body.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Susskind lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice shot by Susskind.
Susskind drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Susskind.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Susskind doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Chai wants the takedown. Susskind is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Susskind's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Susskind has wrist control.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Susskind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai. #T1#
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susskind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Susskind's brow.
Chai 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.
Susskind trying to control the position.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Susskind has wrist control.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Susskind is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.
Chai wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susskind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Susskind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leonard Susskind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Susskind is just out of range.
A nice side step and Susskind releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susskind.
Susskind swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Susskind goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Susskind misses with a body shot.
Susskind swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Susskind throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Susskind. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susskind swats away the attempt to clinch by Chai.
It seemed like Susskind was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susskind is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Chai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Susskind is pulling down on Chai's head. It's preventing any offense from Chai, at least for the moment.#T4#
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chai trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom.
Susskind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Chai misses.
Susskind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Susskind throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susskind moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Susskind slips under a jab from Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Susskind misses with a combination
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Susskind.
Nice defenses there by Susskind.
Susskind throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Susskind sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susskind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Susskind has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susskind can do to turn this around?
Susskind lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susskind throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai presses Susskind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Susskind taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Susskind looking to stall.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Susskind blocking some punches.
Susskind tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Susskind back against the cage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susskind tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Susskind back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susskind.
Susskind misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Susskind.
Susskind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Susskind throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Susskind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands a body punch.
Susskind is breathing heavily.
Susskind pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chai lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Susskind misses with a body punch.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Susskind or not. #TD#
Chai has Susskind pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Susskind tumbling to the mat - Chai dives into Susskind's guard.
Susskind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Susskind blocks nicely.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Susskind has momentary wrist control but Chai slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Susskind blocks nicely.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Susskind on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Susskind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Susskind takes one to the chin there.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Susskind lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Presley Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Susskind scores with a four punch combination!
A swing and a miss from Chai.#T1#
Susskind slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Susskind.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Susskind's ribs.
Chai moves in looking to clinch but Susskind pushes him off.
Susskind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Susskind misses with a head kick.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Susskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Susskind manages to circle out of the way.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Susskind takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai tries to clinch up but Susskind circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai wants to clinch.
And Susskind responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
Susskind scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Susskind doesn't seem bothered though.
Susskind takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Susskind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Susskind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
A nice side step and Susskind releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susskind let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Susskind tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Susskind's guard.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Leonard Susskind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai postures up in Susskind's guard and throws a big left but Susskind blocks it.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Chai has Karter up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Karter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Chai misses with some punches.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Good body shot from Karter.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Karter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Chai looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karter circles away quickly and effectively.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Karter misses with a right hand #CL#
and Chai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karter working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Karter tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Karter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karter is trying to break free.
Chai looking to slow down the pace here.
Karter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Karter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai pushes Karter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karter obliges.
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!#TD#
Chai has clasped his hands together around Karter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karter is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai working the head and body with strikes.
Chai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karter tries to improve position but can't.
Chai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Karter is looking for a sweep.
Chai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Karter tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karter can't do much from the bottom here.
Karter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chai. #T4#
Chai trying to control the position but Karter is working away.
Chai 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.
Chai is working Karter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karter is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Karter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chai in side control, throwing shots but Karter defends.
Chai throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chai working the ground and pound but Karter is defending the strikes.
Karter dodges the ground and pound from Chai.
Karter dodges the ground and pound from Chai.
Chai tries to score with some ground and pound. Karter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chai working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Chai fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Chai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karter tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Karter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Chai there.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Chai.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karter's head.
Karter is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karter wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Karter is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely. #T2#
Karter keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai working Karter over with strikes.
Karter is trying to control but can't.
John Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karter taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Karter has hold of Chai's hands but Chai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.
Chai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chai 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.
Chai throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
Chai throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Karter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karter.
Chai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Karter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Chai lands with some strikes.#ROC#Karter is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chai! Karter is hurt baaadly! Chai is firing away with more strikes - Karter is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Davito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davito.
Davito feints a counter leg kick.
Davito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Davito off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Davito.
Chai cracks Davito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Davito counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Davito counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
Davito slips a straight right by Chai.
Davito lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chai tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelosi Davito!
Pelosi Davito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Susskind takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susskind takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Susskind drops Chai with a beautiful combination! Chai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Susskind is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Susskind.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Susskind stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Susskind lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susskind.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai tries to bum rush Susskind with a series of wild strikes but Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Susskind digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.#T1#
Susskind misses with a straight right.
Chai is looking to clinch but Susskind is avoiding it.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Susskind.
Susskind shapes to counter with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Susskind 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.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Susskind is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Susskind.
Chai misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Susskind prevents a body shot from Chai.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
A short left from Susskind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Susskind. #BC2#
Susskind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Susskind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Susskind slips a jab from Chai.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Susskind lands a head shot.
Susskind staying out of range there.
Susskind takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai misses with a hook. Susskind ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Chai lunges at Susskind with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Susskind's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Susskind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai cracks Susskind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chai throws a body punch but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Susskind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susskind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Susskind preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chai throws a strike but Susskind avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Susskind is keeping the position.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing 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 Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Presley Chai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Susskind.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Susskind takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Susskind scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susskind.
Chai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Susskind but Susskind pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Susskind doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Susskind uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Susskind throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chai shoots in for a takedown but Susskind shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Susskind doesn't seem phased though.
Susskind ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai misses the jab.
Susskind misses with a body shot.
Susskind thuds his shin into the meat of Chai's side.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard Susskind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai tries to clinch but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chai tries to bum rush Susskind with a series of wild strikes but Susskind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Susskind tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Susskind or not.
Susskind trying to stall but Chai improves his position. #T2#
Nice body punch from Chai.
Susskind tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Susskind.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Susskind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonard Susskind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Susskind's head but Susskind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susskind swings for the body but Chai moves out of range. #CL#
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Susskind in a clinch.
Chai has Susskind pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Susskind looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Susskind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susskind's elbow.
Chai wants to stall. #T3#
Susskind taking a breather.
Susskind effectively controlling the action here.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susskind's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Susskind fails to land.
Nice body punch from Chai.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Susskind has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Susskind lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susskind.
Chai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Susskind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Susskind avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Susskind smiles and moves away.
Chai swings for the body but Susskind moves out of range.
Good shot there by Susskind.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Susskind manages to avoid it.
Susskind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Susskind.
Chai cracks Susskind with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Presley Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Susskind! But no joy.
Susskind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susskind slips a jab from Chai.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Susskind misses with a wild body shot.
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind misses the body punch #CL#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Susskind wants to stall.
Susskind lands a body shot. #T1#
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susskind looking to slow down the pace here.
Susskind misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Susskind as Chai tries to tie him up.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
Chai lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Susskind pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Susskind sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai prevents Susskind from breaking the clinch.
Susskind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Susskind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Susskind lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susskind jabs at Chai's body.
A head kick by Susskind misses
and Susskind takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susskind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Susskind throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Susskind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susskind works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom.
Leonard Susskind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Susskind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.#CL#
Chai instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Chai to work.
Chai gets through Susskind's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Susskind is trying to break the clinch but Chai has him pressed against the cage.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai is trying to stall.
Susskind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Susskind.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Susskind avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Chai tries to clinch but Karter is having none of it.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai is looking to clinch.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karter lands with a right hand.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chai throws a series of punches but Karter avoids them all with ease.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Karter throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Karter looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Karter lands a big uppercut and Chai crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chai looks OK. Karter waves Chai back to his feet!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Karter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
John Karter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karter circles away quickly and effectively.#T3##CL#
Chai moves into the clinch successfully.
Karter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai slips a jab from Karter.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Chai darts in and clinches Karter up against the cage.
Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karter's efforts to push away.
Karter has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Chai wants the takedown. Karter is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karter's guard against the cage.
Chai pushing down on Karter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Karter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Chai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karter to regain full guard.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karter trying to control the position.
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 Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Chai thuds a left hand into Karter's body.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.#TD#
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karter's guard.
Karter trying to control the position here.
Chai trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Karter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Karter keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai throwing shots but Karter is blocking nicely.
Karter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai throws a strike but Karter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai cracks Karter with a solid left hand.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karter controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chai pushing down on Karter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai working the head and body with strikes.
John Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai stalling away here and it's allowed Karter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai is fighting to break Karter's control of his arms but Karter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Karter blocks nicely.
Chai connects with a couple of short punches.
Chai is working Karter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai trying to control but Karter is working from the bottom.
Chai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai wants to control from the top but Karter keeps moving.
Chai 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.#T4#
Chai postures up in Karter's guard and throws a big left but Karter blocks it.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Karter seems keen to control Chai's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Nice cross by Chai.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai 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#
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Chai moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Karter! Chai continues to tee off on Karter, landing with a left and a right! Chai connects with a right hand that leaves Karter sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Presley Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Presley Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
Masamba wants to stand back up but Chai manages to pass into side control.
Masamba is looking for a sweep.
Masamba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chai passes to full mount!
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Masamba wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chai.
Masamba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masamba tries to get out of the position.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Chai.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masamba is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masamba is looking to escape.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masamba is looking to escape. #T3#
Masamba is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Masamba wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Masamba is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #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.
Chai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Masamba is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Masamba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chai controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai tries to clinch there but Masamba circles away.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai is looking to clinch.
Masamba throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Masamba looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masamba.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Chai.#CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masamba, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Masamba.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masamba misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masamba.
Chai stalling.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Masamba stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position. #T1##TD2#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masamba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masamba is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving. #T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Masamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masamba walks into a left hand.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Masamba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai misses with the combination.
Masamba throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook but Masamba avoids it easily.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai moves out of range as Masamba strikes.#T3#
Chai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Masamba back into the cage.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masamba backwards.
Chai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Masamba digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masamba lands an uppercut.
Masamba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masamba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masamba struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Masamba fails to land.
Chai tries to work over Masamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masamba leaning against his opponent.
Masamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai looking to stall.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries to work over Masamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Presley Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Masamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masamba was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Masamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Masamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Masamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lutalo Masamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Masamba throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lutalo Masamba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Chai doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Masamba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Masamba lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lutalo Masamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Chai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Masamba shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Chai takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Masamba sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Chai bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kruczek rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai working aggressively here.
Kruczek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruczek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chai lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Kruczek is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kruczek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Chai lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kruczek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chai.
Kruczek fails to pull guard.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Kruczek misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kruczek.
Chai stalling.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Kruczek looking to stall.
Kruczek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kruczek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek. #T3#
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruczek trying to stall but Chai improves his position.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kruczek.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Chai tries to work over Kruczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chai as Kruczek tries to tie him up.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries to work over Kruczek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land. #T4#
Kruczek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land.
Kruczek gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Kruczek lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruczek preventing the sweep.
Kruczek wanted to stand there but Chai had control of the position.
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 Presley Chai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Chai.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruczek looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Kruczek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Kruczek clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruczek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruczek letting Chai take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai is leaning against Kruczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Kruczek cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Kruczek wants a takedown.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek misses with some punches.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruczek lands a right hand.
Chai is trying to stall.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek.
Chai gets through Kruczek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai lands a right hand. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Kruczek.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kruczek.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai presses Kruczek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Chai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kruczek working aggressively here.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai effectively controlling the action here.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Kruczek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek throws a head punch that misses.
Chai tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Chai wants the takedown. Kruczek is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kruczek's guard against the cage.
Kruczek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Kruczek is wriggling around but Chai manages to pass to half guard.
Kruczek pushes Chai off looking to stand but Chai dives back in and keeps control.
Chai controlling the pace.
Kruczek looks like he's trying to stand up. #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.

Presley Chai 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#
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruczek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chai lands the left hand.
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Kruczek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruczek somewhat.
Kruczek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kruczek.
Presley Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai cracks Kruczek with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Kruczek pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruczek 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.
Chai lands a left hand.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. #T1#
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruczek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Chai.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kruczek fails to land. #T2#
Chai digs a right hand into Kruczek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruczek's gas tank.
Chai blocking some punches.
Kruczek lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruczek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruczek pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruczek has Chai pressed against the cage.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai working aggressively here.
Kruczek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kruczek lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruczek misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruczek.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruczek throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai pushes Kruczek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Chai works on Kruczek's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruczek misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kruczek swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruczek controls his hands.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruczek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruczek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruczek pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Kruczek forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Dionizy Kruczek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 61: Year 2, Ready? FIGHT!
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Babula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babula slips under a jab from Chai.
It looked like Babula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
Babula working hard to break the clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Babula's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babula is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babula's efforts to push away.
Chai prevents a body shot from Babula.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Babula manages to break the clinch.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babula misses with a looping left.
Babula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Babula throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Babula throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Chai darts in and clinches Babula up against the cage.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Babula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babula moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Chai throws a jab when Babula was well out of range.
Babula needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Babula connects with a looping right hand.
Babula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Babula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Babula misses the jab.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Chai pushes Babula up against the cage in a clinch.
Babula wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Babula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babula throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Babula is out of range.
Babula throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Babula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Babula and move into the clinch position.
Chai slips under a jab from Babula.
Good standup being displayed there by Babula as he connects with a hook.
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!
Chai lands a nice hook to Babula's body. Babula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babula scrambles back to his feet.
Babula tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai works Babula's body with a nice hook.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babula.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai 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.
Gerwazy Babula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babula is looking to get back to his feet here but Chai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Babula's back.
Chai biding his time, controlling Babula.
Babula is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Babula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Chai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babula is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Babula has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Chai scores with punches from the back.
Chai controls the action.
Babula wants to get back to his feet.
Chai lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Babula hold on?! #ROC2#Babula is rocked!
Babula is trying to get back to his feet but Chai has full control of the position and if anything, Babula has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai looking to hold on to the position here but Babula rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T4#
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai trying to control the position but Babula is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Chai clinches.
Babula tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Babula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a left hand.
Babula is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Babula has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Babula.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Babula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chai pushes Babula up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babulas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Babula breaks the clinch.
Chai throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Babula colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Chai as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Babula is left battered and dazed whilst Chai and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
A relieved looking Presley Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022

187 cm
20 yrs
185 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
192 lbs

Chai

Schwarzschild

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Presley Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schwarzschild tries to keep at a distance but Chai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schwarzschild tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it. #TD2#
Schwarzschild pulls Chai into guard. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Schwarzschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Schwarzschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Schwarzschild#T1#
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzschild trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Schwarzschild
Chai being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schwarzschild is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T2#
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzschild is keeping the position for now.
Chai postures up.
Chai advances to half guard.
Schwarzschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzschild trying to control here.
Chai controlling the action here.
Schwarzschild is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai controlling the action here. #T3#
Schwarzschild is concentrating on defense, preventing Chai from advancing position.
Schwarzschild trying to get back to full guard but Chai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Schwarzschild
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzschild bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (5) vs (4) Schwarzschild
Chai keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chai has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Schwarzschild
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (7) vs (6) Schwarzschild#T4#
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schwarzschild has gone for a leg lock! Chai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schwarzschild's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (6) Schwarzschild
Chai advances to half guard.
Schwarzschild trying to control here.
Schwarzschild moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schwarzschild looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schwarzschild lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (8) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild is stalling in the full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Schwarzschild controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Schwarzschild wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
My spies in Monkey Magic inform me that Schwarzschild has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwarzschild manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (8) Schwarzschild
Chai wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Schwarzschild looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily. #T7#
Schwarzschild controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Schwarzschild controlling Chai's posture.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
Schwarzschild lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (11) vs (10) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Chai keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (10) Schwarzschild
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Schwarzschild has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schwarzschild wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Schwarzschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (12) Schwarzschild
Schwarzschild controlling from the top position.
Schwarzschild wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Schwarzschild trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass.
Schwarzschild sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Chai keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass.
Chai pulls Schwarzschild in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzschild from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schwarzschild passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schwarzschild trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Chai tries to roll over but Schwarzschild keeps him under control.
Schwarzschild is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Schwarzschild 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! Chai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karl Schwarzschild!
A victorious Karl Schwarzschild thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022

187 cm
20 yrs
185 lbs

183 cm
16 yrs
173 lbs

Chai

Villanova

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Presley Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ike Villanova!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Villanova with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Chai clinches up with Villanova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Villanova
Villanova wants to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Villanova is defending the position. #SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chai passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Villanova
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Villanova to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Villanova#SUB#
Villanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Good control from Chai.
Villanova is really stuck here.
Chai controls the position.#T2##SUB#
Villanova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Villanova is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3##SUB#
Chai is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Villanova is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022

187 cm
20 yrs
185 lbs

200 cm
18 yrs
200 lbs

Chai

Totemo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Presley Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Totemo gets a clinch.
Totemo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Totemo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo being controlled here, momentarily.
Totemo working a defensive guard but Chai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Totemo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Totemo seems a little lost for a moment, as Chai dominates the positioning.
Chai tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Totemo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai slows the pace down.
Totemo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Totemo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Totemo 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Totemo .
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Totemo is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai mounts Totemo ! Really nice guard pass there!
Chai content just to control the position here. #T3#
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Chai.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Totemo on the ground.
Totemo tries to control the position but Chai now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (11) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Totemo just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Totemo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Totemo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Totemo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chai stacks Totemo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chai!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (14) vs (0) Totemo
Chai controlling the position.
Totemo is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Chai staying calm.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Totemo !
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (16) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo can't escape the position.
Totemo tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (19) vs (0) Totemo
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Chai.#SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Totemo is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Chai controlling well, preventing Totemo from escaping the position. #T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chai controlling the positon.#SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Totemo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai. #SUB#
Chai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Totemo is defending well though. Chai let's go of the attempt for now.
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Totemo is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Chai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now. #T8##SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Totemo is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Totemo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (22) vs (0) Totemo
Chai works to advance to full mount. Totemo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (24) vs (0) Totemo
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Totemo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai controlling from mount.
Totemo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T10#
Chai avoids the attempt from Totemo to control.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Totemo for as long as he can get away with.
Totemo tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (27) vs (0) Totemo #SUB#
Totemo 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 Chai gets his way!
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and Totemo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (27) vs (2) Totemo
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chai holds on and takes a little breather.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#T11#
Totemo looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (29) vs (2) Totemo #SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Totemo is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T12##SUB2#
Totemo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Totemo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (29) vs (4) Totemo
Chai pulls Totemo in to control the position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Totemo 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (31) vs (4) Totemo
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai is pressing down on Totemo 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Totemo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T13#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for subs from the bottom but Chai mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (34) vs (4) Totemo
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Totemo has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (37) vs (4) Totemo
Totemo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Totemo tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chai controlling the position well here. Totemo rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T14#
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Totemo tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Totemo has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (40) vs (4) Totemo
Chai has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai continues to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 40 to 4.
A relieved looking Presley Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Jorgensen with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Chai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
Jorgensen wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jorgensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai pushes down on Jorgensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jorgensen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chai scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jorgensen defending well though.
Chai prevents Jorgensen from standing back up.
Chai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai working Jorgensen over with strikes. #T1#
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
Chai misses with a head shot. Jorgensen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jorgensen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorgensen managing to control the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Jorgensen's brow.
Jorgensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai 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.#T2#
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here.
Chai landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Tobias Jorgensen has been cut.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorgensen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Chai with a hook.#TD#
Chai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chai trying to control the pace.
Chai scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been informed that Jorgensen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Jorgensen taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen keeping hold of Chai's head, controlling as best he can.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorgensen is positioning himself well to prevent Chai advancing to mount.
Jorgensen gets full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Chai throws an elbow that misses. Jorgensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Jorgensen!#REVB#
Chai controlling Jorgensen's posture.
Jorgensen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Chai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Chai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely.
Jorgensen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai works over Jorgensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai postures up in Jorgensen's guard and throws a big left but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
Jorgensen is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Jorgensen's cut.
That's time! Chai'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#
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Chai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jorgensen pinned against the cage. Jorgensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Jorgensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorgensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt.
Jorgensen walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jorgensen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chai somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Chai instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Jorgensen to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Chai.
Chai tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Jorgensen can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action. #T2#
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jorgensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Jorgensen is stalling here.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai slows down the pace here.
Jorgensen is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jorgensen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Jorgensen pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jorgensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai works on Jorgensen's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Jorgensen wants to break free but Chai has control.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorgensen.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jorgensen avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Jorgensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai pushes Jorgensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Presley Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KOP MARS
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
Chai wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Chai lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Chai takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chai walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith 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.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Chai throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Chai clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to stall but Chai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chai stalling the fight.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Presley Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Chai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Chai gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
I was talking to Chai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith is stalling here.
A short right from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Chai cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Chai forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Chai tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.
Chai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Chai keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith letting Chai take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chai wants to clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
As Smith tries to get set, Chai tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Presley Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai misses with a body shot. #CL#
Chai drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Chai tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1##TD#
Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Chai getting side control.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Chai lands a big elbow - Smith is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
An out of breath Presley Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Chai digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Wright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wright swings for the body but Chai moves out of range. #CL2#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Chai presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Chai has Wright pressed against the cage.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai 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.
Wright takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Chai has hold of one of Wright's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Chai is in close to Wright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Wright is rocked!#T2##SUB#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.
Chai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wright quite badly. Wright pulls Chai in close trying to recover. Chai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wright on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wright doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Presley Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Wyatt catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Angus Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Wyatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt cracks Chai with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chai falls to his knees and Wyatt 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 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Wyatt!
Angus Wyatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Chai connects with a single shot there.#T1##TD2#
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Chai trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith 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! Chai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mantequilla Smith!

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