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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1# Chai misses with a wild body shot. Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Pedersoli throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side. Pedersoli scores with a decent looking hook. Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A head kick by Pedersoli - that's a beauty! Chai is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Pedersoli can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlo Pedersoli! An out of breath Carlo Pedersoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Good exchange - Chai coming out on top. Pinkman slips a jab from Chai. Pinkman lands a jab to the nose. Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinkman. Chai is looking to counter punch. The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pinkman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinkman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick. Pinkman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pinkman's coach down at Black Eagle MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pinkman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Pinkman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Pinkman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chai pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage. Pinkman content to stall in guard here. #T1# Pinkman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Pinkman throws a strike but Chai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Pinkman 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. Pinkman working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pinkman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2# Pinkman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Pinkman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pinkman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pinkman trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. Pinkman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Pinkman works a leg free and moves into half guard. Pinkman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. Chai wants to control but Pinkman passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pinkman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Chai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pinkman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Pinkman is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now. Chai is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Pinkman controlling the action here. Pinkman trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chai slips a jab from Pinkman. Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinkman slips a jab from Chai. Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod. That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away. Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinkman. A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Pinkman down. Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pinkman moves away from the strike by Chai. #CL2# Pinkman drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Pinkman's ribcage. Pinkman let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pinkman jumps guard but Chai stands there with Pinkman around his waist. Pinkman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chai tries to work over Pinkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chai blocking some punches.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Pinkman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside. Pinkman is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman. Pinkman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1# Pinkman prevents a body shot from Chai. Pinkman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pinkman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman. Pinkman jumps guard but Chai stands there with Pinkman around his waist. Pinkman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Pinkman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Pinkman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
#T2# Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chai is working Pinkman over against the cage. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Chai holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinkman drops back down to his feet.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. Pinkman takes a shot to the head. Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards. Chai lands a shoulder strike. #TD2# Pinkman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pinkman manages to end up in side control.#T3# Pinkman is staying tight to Chai's torso, preventing him from escaping. Let's hope that Pinkman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Pinkman trying to control the position but Chai is working away. Chai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pinkman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Pinkman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt. Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Chai has his hands clasped together around Pinkman's back. He's all about the action. Pinkman controlling the pace. Pinkman is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer. Still in half guard, Pinkman seems content to control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Chai is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Pinkman misses with a hook. Chai throws a series of punches but Pinkman avoids them all with ease. Chai lands a jab to Pinkman's midsection. Chai misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##TD2# Pinkman drives through with a takedown into Chai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Pinkman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Chai is trying to control the position but Pinkman postures up. Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinkman controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard. Pinkman trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1# A thudding body kick lands there by Chai!
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Pinkman works the jab nicely. Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away. Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet. Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinkman avoided it. Pinkman slips under a jab. A jab from Pinkman does it's job there. Nice defenses there by Pinkman. Pinkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though. Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Pinkman with an uppercut!#T2# Chai misses with a straight left. Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range. 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 misses with a hook
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far. Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai. Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. Jeong Hoon Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pinkman shoots in but no luck this time. Chai ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman. Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2# Pinkman drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
#TD2# Pinkman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinkman wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. Chai wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well.
Jesse Pinkman has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Pinkman is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Pinkman sits in half guard. #SUB2# Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman. The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pinkman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Pinkman wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Pinkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Chai has wrist control.#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. A big right from Pinkman misses. Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Pinkman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Pinkman slips a straight right by Chai. And Pinkman tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesse Pinkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Pinkman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman! |
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Event:
C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Avila walks into a stiff left hand from Chai. An inside leg kick lands from Avila. Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Avila misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Avila moves into the clinch. Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow. Chai lands a left hand.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body. Chai blocking some punches.
Chai blocks a body shot from Avila. Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avila or not. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body. Avila lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Avila takes a shot to the head. Chai pushes Avila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##TD2# Chai has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Avila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Avila is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses. Avila throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Chai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Avila wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Chai is nestled in close to Avila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Avila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground. Chai is nestled in close to Avila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Chai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Avila on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Chai throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely. Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time. Avila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Chai working Avila over with strikes. Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time. Avila is trying to control but Chai passes into side control!
Chai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Chai scores with a couple of short elbows. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chai working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Chai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chai working the ground and pound but Avila is defending the strikes. #T4# Avila tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it. Chai is putting a hurting on Avila here, landing some big shots from side control. Chai lands a decent elbow from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Chai. Chai in side control, throwing shots but Avila defends. Chai looks up at the clock and then as Avila takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Avila takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Chai is chipping away with strikes.
Chai working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. Avila tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chai scoring with punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai. Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Avila is rocked! We've been told by Avila's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it. Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The fighters circling - Avila throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avila misses the body punch and Chai counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Chai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Avila did well to prevent Chai getting side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chai throws a strike but Avila avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1# Chai lands a couple of elbows. Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Chai with a flurry of punches that miss. Chai landing some decent shots from guard. Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Oh Avila is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Chai throws a big elbow that misses. Avila seems to have got his legs back now. Chai scoring with punches to the head and body. Chai with a flurry of punches that miss. Chai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chai working some strikes from top position.#T2# Avila has momentary wrist control but Chai slips an elbow through the middle. Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chai stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Chai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chai postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Avila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chai dives in for a single leg takedown but Avila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Avila defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand. Avila went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Chai throws a combination that misses and Avila counters with a left to the body. Chai works Avila's body with a nice hook. A big left from Chai misses. Both fighters circling a little - Avila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Chai lunges at Avila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avila's hand. Chai throws a hook to the side of Avila's head but Avila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Avila throws a lazy body kick and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chai scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4# Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avila counters with a nice body kick.
Chai scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chai takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses. Avila slips under a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target. Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Avila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Avila throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease. Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Avila with a body shot. Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice body shot. Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Avila misses with a body kick. A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Avila wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range. Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chai slips under a jab. Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chai connects with a body shot. A punch combination from Chai misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Avila has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Avila throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
A shot in the inside from Chai. Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai prevents a body shot from Avila. Chai presses Avila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body. Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Shahriyar Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right hand to the body from Avila.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chai lands with a right to the head. #T2# Chai is working for takedown but Avila is calmly controlling the position for now. Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai. Chai lands a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Avila tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards. Avila scores with a shoulder strike. Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila. Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Chai.
Avila throws a knee to the head but misses.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch. Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Avila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Avila has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Avila tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Avila tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Avila misses with a short punch on the inside. Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shahriyar Chai. Chai tries to score a body lock takedown but Avila shows good agility there to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avila. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Nice body punch from Chai. A short uppercut from Chai. Avila has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Shahriyar Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Avila misses with a body punch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Avila fails to land. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Chai gets through Avila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shahriyar Chai. Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahriyar Chai! Shahriyar Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Seemah Feet! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Chai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Feet's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Feet Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position. Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Feet. Feet keeps trying to improve his position. Feet working a defensive guard here.
Chai being controlled here momentarily. Feet keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Feet working a defensive guard here.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feet swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Chai wants to control from the top but Feet keeps moving. Feet is looking to sweep but instead, Chai has passed into half guard.
Chai prevents Feet from improving his position. Chai controlling the pace. Feet is looking to get back to full guard here but Chai has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Feet Feet is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# You can see the frustration on Feet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Feet looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (7) vs (0) Feet Feet working to try and regain half guard.
Feet wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away. Chai fails to take his opponent's back. #T3# Feet looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (10) vs (0) Feet Feet just trying to survive but Chai is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Feet is really stuck here.
Chai keeps control of the position easily here as Feet tries to buck him off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Feet trying to control but not successfully. Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Feet can't escape the position.
#T4# You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Feet trying to control the position but Chai manages to sink in the hooks. Feet can't escape the position.
Chai is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5# Feet tries to escape but Chai has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Chai avoiding Feet 's attempts to control his hands. Good control from Chai. Chai has the hooks in. Feet is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Chai looking for the RNC. Good control from Chai. Feet is keeping busy.
Chai has good solid back control here. #T6# Feet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Feet is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Feet regains half guard. Chai trying to mount his opponent but Feet defends it. Feet trying to control from the bottom.
#T7# Feet wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
Feet is trying to get back to full guard. Feet trying to control from the bottom.
Feet wants to get back to full guard but Chai has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (0) Feet Feet tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. Feet is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8# Feet is working to get back to half guard.
Feet tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away. Feet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Feet trying to control but Chai postures up.
Chai works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (0) Feet#T9# Feet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Feet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Feet wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away. Feet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Feet tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10# Chai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Feet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Feet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard. Chai is looking to advance position but Feet won't allow it. Feet is looking to improve his position.
#T11# Well, if Chai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Feet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (16) vs (4) Feet Feet is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Feet is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
#T12# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Feet's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Feet keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Feet trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13# Feet keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Feet gets his hands free. Chai prevents Feet from getting a body triangle. Chai is trying to break free.
#T14# Feet trying to control. Feet controls the position. Feet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chai tries to escape but Feet has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Chai takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. Stsyapan Chai retains his middleweight title! Stsyapan Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; CC Chai! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Chai Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next. Chai 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. Chai trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Goodman stalling. Chai gets full guard. Chai wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment. Goodman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Chai wants to control but Goodman passes easily into 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.#T2# Chai wants to control but Goodman passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Chai#SUB# Goodman is trying to get an arm triangle but Chai is defending well. Chai tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it. Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3# Goodman slows the pace down in half guard. Goodman is stalling here. Chai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goodman 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. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (5) vs (4) Chai#T4# Chai tries to move to mount but Goodman blocks the move with his legs. Chai works to advance to full mount. Goodman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (5) vs (6) Chai#SUB2# Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (7) vs (6) Chai Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5# Goodman won't allow Chai to sweep him here. Chai is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
Goodman prevents Chai from improving his position. Chai keeps trying to improve his position. Chai gets back to full guard.
#T6# Goodman 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. Goodman passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Chai tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control. Goodman wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T7# Goodman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Chai wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it. Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Goodman controlling the pace. Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T8# Chai trying to control but Goodman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily. Chai wants to get back to full guard. Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (10) vs (6) Chai#T9# Goodman tries to control but Chai wriggling away. Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Chai tries to improve his position but instead Goodman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (13) vs (6) Chai#T10# Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Chai buck him off. Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman controls the position. Will Goodman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11# Chai looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12# Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon. Chai tries to escape the position.
#T13##SUB# Goodman looking for the choke but no joy. Goodman wants to control but Chai is keeping busy. Chai tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.#T14# Chai is keeping busy.
Goodman is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chai turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (13) vs (8) Chai Goodman keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Goodman takes the fight on points by 13 to 8. Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Chai Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ramos throws a hook but Chai Jr avoids it easily. Chai Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ramos misses with a double jab
#KD2# and Chai Jr counters with a head kick that drops Ramos to the mat! Ramos scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Ramos lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Akimbo Spice Chai Jr has been cut. A clash of legs there as Ramos blocks the low kick. Chai Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chai Jr moves forwards but Ramos connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chai Jr is trying to counter with his kicks. Ramos misses with a hook. Chai Jr ducked under it nicely. 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! Ramos stuns Chai Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ramos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Ramos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chai Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Chai Jr counters with a thumping low kick. Ramos misses with a hook. A countering left hand to the body from Chai Jr misses. Ramos throws out a loose jab but Chai Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramos misses with an uppercut. Ramos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Chai Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ramos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2# Chai Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai Jr counters with a straight right hand. Chai Jr connects with a body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Akimbo Spice Chai Jr's cut even more. Chai Jr 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 Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos. Chai Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos is breathing heavily. Chai Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away. Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Chai Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ramos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai Jr.#T3# Chai Jr with a nice calf kick. Chai Jr throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Chai Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos. Chai Jr with the inside leg kick. Chai Jr throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Franz Ramos has been cut. Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Chai Jr slips the punch. Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Chai Jr. Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai Jr. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai Jr! But no joy. A decent looking cross lands there for Chai Jr.#KD2# Chai Jr cracks Ramos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ramos to stand back up!#ROC2#Ramos is rocked!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ramos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Chai Jr doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ramos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ramos's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr! Akimbo Spice Chai Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
S64: The Finale
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai lands with a right hand. Matijevic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chai throws a shot from downtown. Matijevic moves away and avoids it. Matijevic staying out of range there. Matijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Chai looks to land a right hand but Matijevic moved out of range. Chai throws a jab when Matijevic was well out of range. Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matijevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Matijevic ducks down to avoid it. Matijevic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matijevic just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matijevic. Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matijevic. Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matijevic. This has been an exciting period of action! Matijevic takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. #T1# Matijevic misses with a body shot.
Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matijevic. Matijevic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chai slips under a jab. Chai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matijevic manages to circle out of the way. Matijevic takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses. Matijevic throws a big shot that misses. Chai missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chai blocks a leg kick. Chai connects with a body shot. Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matijevic.
Chai catches Matijevic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away. Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Matijevic.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Matijevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2##CL# Chai rushes Matijevic and presses him up against the ropes. Matijevic tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai pushes off an throws an elbow but Matijevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Chai is leaning against Matijevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Matijevic avoids it by throwing Chai back against the ropes. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matijevic's brow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matijevic has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment. Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matijevic blocks it with crossed arms. A short right hand to the side of the head by Matijevic. Chai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A knee to the head by Chai.
Chai prevents a body shot from Matijevic. A hook to the body from Chai.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Matijevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Matijevic blocks the elbow strike.
Chai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Matijevic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chai. Matijevic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matijevic! But no joy. Chai swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic only half commits to the counter leg kick. Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Matijevic misses with a low kick.
Matijevic slips under a jab from Chai. Elbow Zombie Chai is winning the standup battle so far. Matijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Matijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Matijevic lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Matijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Matijevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matijevic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around? Chai loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch. A good leg kick by Chai. Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Matijevic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai throws a big shot that misses. Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matijevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matijevic lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai misses with a straight right. Matijevic feints a counter leg kick. Matijevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Matijevic misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back. Chai is looking to counter punch. Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chai moves out of range of the strikes. Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai scores with a nice strike. Matijevic lands the left hand. Chai misses with an uppercut. Matijevic saw that one coming. Chai fails in his attempt to clinch. Matijevic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chai checks the leg kick. Chai punishes Matijevic's body with a nice straight punch. Matijevic takes one to the chin there.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matijevic counters with an inside leg kick. Matijevic moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab. Matijevic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai. As Matijevic backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Chai misses with a straight right. Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Matijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away. A big right from Matijevic misses. Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Chai. Matijevic feints a counter leg kick. Chai lands a jab. Matijevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Matijevic breaks away and moves out of range. Matijevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. Matijevic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A low kick from Matijevic is predictable there and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Matijevic misses. Matijevic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elbow Zombie Chai dominated that second round. That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3# Chai throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Matijevic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matijevic throws a leg kick and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice shot by Chai. Chai lands a body shot.
Matijevic misses with a leg kick. #CL# Chai instigates a clinch. Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Matijevic cracks Chai with a nice body shot. Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Matijevic avoids the damage to the body. Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Matijevic's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chai presses Matijevic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Matijevic tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Matijevic lands a shoulder strike. Matijevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Elbow Zombie Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Matijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A shot in the inside from Matijevic. Chai lands a nice elbow. Matijevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Matijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Matijevic 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 Matijevic can turn it around. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matijevic. Our sources have told us that Chai has been working on his elbows in the gym. Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands with a right to the head. Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matijevic is defending well for now. Chai takes a shot to the head. Matijevic tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chai blocking some punches.
Matijevic tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Matijevic back against the ropes. Matijevic misses with the head strike.
#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic. Matijevic misses with the head strike.
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 land knees in the clinch but Matijevic avoids the damage to the body. Matijevic throws a head punch that misses. Matijevic misses with the head strike.
Matijevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai scores with a shoulder strike. Chai lands a body shot. Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matijevic working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Matijevic blocks a body shot from Chai. Matijevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matijevic lands a left hand.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elbow Zombie Chai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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.#R4# Chai lands with a shot to the body. Chai misses with a wild body shot. Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matijevic. Matijevic circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Matijevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Elbow Zombie Chai has been cut. Matijevic throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Matijevic misses. Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body and Matijevic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Matijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chai is looking to counter the offense by Matijevic and move into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Matijevic. Chai throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chai throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab. Chai lands a nice hook to Matijevic's body. Matijevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Matijevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matijevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Matijevic looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away. Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Matijevic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Chai lands with a cross. Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Matijevic keeps the fight on the outside. Chai missing with a left hand there. Matijevic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A good leg kick by Matijevic. Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range. Matijevic scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet. Chai throws out a loose jab but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Matijevic misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. A swing and a miss from Matijevic. Chai throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. Matijevic avoids the body shot from Chai.
#T2# Chai lands a head shot. Matijevic scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chai thuds his right hand into Matijevic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chai throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily. Matijevic throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem. Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Chai misses with a hook
and Matijevic counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chai swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai. Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Matijevic on the wrong end of a nice hook. Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matijevic punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch. Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chai misses the shot to the body. Matijevic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Chai scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Matijevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Matijevic with a jab. Chai checks a leg kick nicely. Chai tries to clinch up. Matijevic feints a counter leg kick. Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Matijevic walks into a left hand. Matijevic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well. Matijevic throws a big shot that misses. Matijevic swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Matijevic misses with the body kick and Matijevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Matijevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A jab from Chai finds it's way through Matijevic's defenses. Matijevic misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it. Chai blocks a head kick by Matijevic.
#T1# A lazy body kick from Matijevic and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chai moves out of range of the strikes. Matijevic misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai. Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matijevic.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matijevic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Chai with a nice cross. Chai throws a looping overhand right but Matijevic ducks down to avoid it. Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Matijevic throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL# Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matijevic, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matijevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matijevic managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matijevic. Matijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Nice elbow from Chai. A short uppercut from Matijevic. Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matijevic. Chai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Elbow Zombie Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Matijevic throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Elbow Zombie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:47 Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 49:47 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbow Zombie Chai! Elbow Zombie Chai retains his lightweight title! A relieved looking Elbow Zombie Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1# Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Yousuf. Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yousuf manages to avoid it. Yousuf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yousuf lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand. Chai throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily. Yousuf only half commits to the counter leg kick. A nice leg kick from Yousuf, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Chai. Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yousuf throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily. Amadi Yousuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chai misses with a right hand and Yousuf counters with a stiff right hand. Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Yousuf lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket. Amadi Yousuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Yousuf thumps Chai with a low kick. Yousuf ducks under a wild hook from Chai. Chai missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A kick lands to the mid section there for Yousuf. Yousuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai. Nice shot by Yousuf. Yousuf with the inside leg kick. Chai misses with a straight left. Yousuf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Yousuf lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming. Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Yousuf lands with a right hand. Yousuf throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2# Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Yousuf's shoulder, as Yousuf tries to avoid the shot. Yousuf misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yousuf misses with a body kick. Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai. Chai tests Yousuf's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Amadi Yousuf has been cut. Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yousuf to score with a decent uppercut. Chai throws a series of punches but Yousuf avoids them all with ease. Yousuf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. Yousuf throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it. Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yousuf now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target. Yousuf feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Yousuf misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Chai blocks a body shot from Yousuf. Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yousuf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Yousuf avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Yousuf tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Yousuf back against the cage. Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Yousuf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yousuf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf. A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Yousuf controls the action.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards. Yousuf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Yousuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Yousuf misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai prevents a body shot from Yousuf. Yousuf is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yousuf scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yousuf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chai blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that round. The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Chai connects with a right hand. Yousuf shakes it off. A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Yousuf does a little dance to reset his feet. Yousuf misses with a low kick.
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Yousuf lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai with a jab. Yousuf misses with a kick to the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yousuf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. Chai throwing a counter right hand but Yousuf manages to avoid it. Yousuf throws a nice outside leg kick. Yousuf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai. Yousuf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chai blocks it well. Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Yousuf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# A big right from Chai misses. A swing and a miss from Chai. Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Yousuf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yousuf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Yousuf jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance. Yousuf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards. Yousuf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Yousuf scores with a nice right hand.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Yousuf moved out of range nicely. Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yousuf throws a leg kick and Chai counters with a straight right hand. Yousuf throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off. Chai missing with a left hand there. Yousuf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yousuf is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot. Yousuf scores with a nice head shot. Chai throws a body shot but no joy. Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yousuf.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Yousuf misses. Yousuf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chai misses with a right hand and Yousuf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Yousuf off the cage and back into range. Chai moves forwards but Yousuf connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yousuf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# A big left from Chai misses. Yousuf throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem. Yousuf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Yousuf missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yousuf. Yousuf obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai. Yousuf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yousuf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai defending well as Yousuf loads up on a big left hand. Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Yousuf digs a good hook to Chai's body.
#T4# Nice defenses there by Yousuf. Chai misses with a hook. Yousuf ducked under it nicely. Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Chai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai ducks under a wild hook from Yousuf. Chai with a jab. An inside leg kick lands from Yousuf. Yousuf scores with a push kick. Chai moves out of range of the body kick. Yousuf misses with a wild body shot. Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Yousuf throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. Chai blocks a jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Amadi Yousuf's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Yousuf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yousuf leaves Chai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Yousuf follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Yousuf dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yousuf was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai. Yousuf steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD# Chai gets the takedown into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Chai is trying to get an arm triangle but Yousuf is defending well. #SUB# Chai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yousuf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB# Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yousuf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Chai trying to control the action but Yousuf is working from the bottom. Yousuf struggling a bit here.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Yousuf is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Chai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yousuf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chai but great work by Yousuf. Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yousuf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2# Yousuf decides to take the fight back to the feet. That kick from Yousuf tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Yousuf lands with a shot to the body. Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Amadi Yousuf seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chai lands a body shot.
Yousuf avoids the body shot from Chai.
Yousuf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yousuf moves into range and connects with a jab. Yousuf misses the shot to the body. A kick lands to the mid section there for Yousuf. Yousuf throws a leg kick that misses. Yousuf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Chai staying out of range there. Chai throws a big counter combination but Yousuf scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A nice inside leg kick there by Yousuf. That's going to slow Chai down. #T4# Yousuf jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yousuf looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. Chai throwing a counter right hand but Yousuf manages to avoid it. Yousuf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chai. Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yousuf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Yousuf throws a quick inside leg kick. Chai cracks Yousuf with a good jab. Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yousuf. Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. T Mustana Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slow jab from Yousuf misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight! Amadi Yousuf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Yousuf 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf! |
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Event:
C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1# Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut. Chai tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut. Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A lazy body kick from Chai and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chai misses with a left hand and Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Chai throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily. Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Chai throws a low kick but Santos avoids it. Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Santos scores with a leg kick.
Santos blocks a jab. Chai throws a leg kick letting Santos counter with a right hand. Chai misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely. And Santos responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.#KD# Chai lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD# Chai lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Santiago Santos's cut even more.#T2# Chai throws a combination that misses and Santos counters with a straight right hand. Chai throws a lazy head kick and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Chai is rocked! Chai throws a lazy body kick #KD2# and Santos counters with a nice right hand that sends Chai toppling to the canvas! Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Santos finish him?! Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body. Chai seems to have got his legs back now. Chai is breathing heavily. Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a huge right that knocks Chai out cold! Santos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos! Santiago Santos is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1# Chai with a nice cross. Dewitt moves out of range of the strikes. Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Dewitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Olyksandr Chai has been cut. Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt. Dewitt thinks about countering with a head kick. Chai misses with a looping left. Dewitt throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai tests Dewitt's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# Dewitt takes a shot right to the bread basket. Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai jabs Dewitt to the body, keeping him at a distance. Chai misses with an uppercut. Dewitt saw that one coming. Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Dewitt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Dewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Dewitt moves into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dewitt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chai's defenses. A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dewitt. Chai lands with a short shot to the head. Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Dewitt. Dewitt tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai digs a right hand into Dewitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dewitt's gas tank. Dewitt gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dewitt backwards. #T3# Dewitt lands with a right to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Olyksandr Chai's cut even more. Dewitt digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chai looks winded! Dewitt tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dewitt lands a nice uppercut. Dewitt scores with a nice hook to the head. Dewitt digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank. Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage. Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dewitt pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai prevents a body shot from Dewitt. Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards. #CUT#The cut above Olyksandr Chai's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dewitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow. Chai tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. A short right from Dewitt on the inside. Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dewitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt on the inside. Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Olyksandr 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 swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dewitt counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Chai is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Howie Dewitt! Howie Dewitt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
S63: Ngozi vs. Kurosaki
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a body kick. Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head. Chai looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely. Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head. Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chai is landing a low percentage of strikes. Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot. Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chai misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# Chai digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Chai is rocked! Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chai seems to have got his legs back now. Chai blocks a jab. Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai. Kurosaki moves to clinch but Chai breaks away and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.#KD2# Kurosaki throws out a head kick that Chai doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Chai crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Chai's eyes and has decided to let it go on! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut. Kurosaki 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 misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely shot to the body. A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target. Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kurosaki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. Kurosaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily. Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right. Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target. Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick. Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Ichigho Kurosaki should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. 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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki. A low kick lands for Chai.
A big left from Kurosaki misses. Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki lands with a kick to the temple. Chai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai. Kurosaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Chai looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely. Chai misses with a straight left. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.#T1# Kurosaki misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely. Chai misses with a straight right. Chai throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it. Kurosaki thows a leg kick but Chai checks it and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand. Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kurosaki lands a jab to Chai's midsection. Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Chai. A big right from Kurosaki misses. Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Chai. Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kurosaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##KD# Chai scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Kurosaki to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Chai away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Kurosaki got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC#Kurosaki is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Chai throws a quick inside leg kick. Kurosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him? Chai closes the distance and catches Kurosaki with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kurosaki is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kurosaki is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kurosaki is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Chai takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ngozi Chai! Ngozi Chai retains his middleweight title! After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SYN 1160 Mogh vs. Hohenthal
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Lightspeed misses with a hook to the body
letting Larsen counter with a right hand. Lightspeed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Larsen misses with a hook. Lightspeed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen. Lightspeed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Lightspeed darts in and clinches Larsen up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen. Lightspeed tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
A body shot lands from Larsen.
Lightspeed tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Lightspeed back against the cage. Larsen misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsen's elbow. Lightspeed lands with a right to the head. Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsen prevents a body shot from Lightspeed. #T1# Larsen blocking some punches.
Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lightspeed pushes Larsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Larsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsen lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Larsen.
Larsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a body punch. Lightspeed has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
Lightspeed misses with a body punch.
Lightspeed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. Good body shot from Lightspeed.
Larsen scores with a nice hook to the head. Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses. Lightspeed cracks Larsen with a nice body shot.#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lightspeed backwards. Lightspeed working aggressively here.
Lightspeed lands a left hand.
Lightspeed working aggressively here.
Lightspeed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Larsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsen blocking some punches.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsen. Larsen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Larsen tries to throw a body punch but Lightspeed avoids it by throwing Larsen back against the cage. Lightspeed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lightspeed lands a shoulder strike. Lightspeed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3# Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses. Larsen blocks a body shot from Lightspeed. Lightspeed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. #BC2# Larsen manages to break the clinch.
Lightspeed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larsen to score with a decent uppercut. Lightspeed throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot. Lightspeed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsen. Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lightspeed avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Larsen throws the left hand but Lightspeed avoids the punch easily. Lightspeed throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lightspeed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Lightspeed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Larsen throws a fast counter high kick but Lightspeed manages to duck under it in time.#T4# Lightspeed defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand. Lightspeed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsen at a distance.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lightspeed - the referee stops the clock and Larsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lightspeed. Larsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lightspeed misses with a head kick.
Larsen keeps the fight on the outside. Lightspeed is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Larsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lightspeed throwing a counter right hand but Larsen manages to avoid it. Lightspeed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Arax Lightspeed will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Larsen delivers a nice body kick. Lightspeed with a jab. Lightspeed dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Lightspeed scores with a body shot.
Larsen drops his hands momentarily and Lightspeed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lightspeed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larsen. An attempted straight right counter from Lightspeed misses the target. Larsen avoids the head kick by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed scores with a head kick.
#T1# Lightspeed connects with the punch. Lightspeed is looking to land body kicks. Larsen looks to throw a body kick and Lightspeed counters with a nice body kick.
Larsen lands with a shot to the body. Lightspeed tries to clinch but Larsen moves out of range. #CL# Lightspeed closes the distance and clinches. Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Lightspeed works on Larsen's body with a couple of short punches. Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Larsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
#T2# Lightspeed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsen tries to throw a body punch but Lightspeed avoids it by throwing Larsen back against the cage. Lightspeed works on Larsen's body with a couple of short punches. Larsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightspeed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lightspeed working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lightspeed misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Lightspeed scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightspeed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen. Larsen throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Lightspeed lands a shoulder strike. Lightspeed misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightspeed. Lightspeed misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Larsen.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands.
Larsen prevents a body shot from Lightspeed. Larsen can't break the clinch.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Lightspeed prevents Larsen from breaking the clinch. Larsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen. Larsen can't find room to land a body shot as Lightspeed controls the action.
Lightspeed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. Larsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightspeed's elbow. Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Arax Lightspeed has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4# Lightspeed misses with the head strike.
Lightspeed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Larsen blocks it.
Lightspeed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. Larsen misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Larsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lightspeed tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Larsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Lightspeed saw that one coming. Larsen throws a leg kick but Lightspeed moved away. An attempted straight right counter from Lightspeed misses the target. Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arax Lightspeed 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# Lightspeed tries a head kick but it misses.
Larsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Larsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsen misses with a straight right. Lightspeed blocks a leg kick. Lightspeed moves out of range of the body kick. A counter left hand to the body from Lightspeed misses its target. Larsen misses with a head kick.
Larsen misses with a hook. Lightspeed ducked under it nicely. Lightspeed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsen wants to land a leg kick but Lightspeed is out of range. Larsen digs a good body shot into Lightspeed's ribs. Lightspeed lands with an uppercut that bounces Larsen off the cage and back into range.#T1# Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Lightspeed lands a nice uppercut. Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Lightspeed.
Larsen blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Larsen. Lightspeed misses with some punches.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside. Lightspeed lands with a left to the head. Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lightspeed digs a right hand into Larsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsen's gas tank. #T2# Lightspeed misses with some punches.
Lightspeed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lightspeed misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Larsen.
Lightspeed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses. Lightspeed pushes Larsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Larsen blocks an uppercut.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lightspeed misses with a short punch on the inside. Lightspeed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larsen. Lightspeed tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Lightspeed back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightspeed. Larsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it. Larsen blocking some punches.
#T3# Lightspeed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch. Lightspeed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Lightspeed.
Larsen blocks a body shot from Lightspeed. Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands.
Larsen prevents a body shot from Lightspeed. Larsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightspeed controls his hands.
Larsen working aggressively here.
Larsen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen. #T4# Nice body punch from Lightspeed - that landed with a thud.
Lightspeed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightspeed controls his hands.
Lightspeed tries to throw a body punch but Larsen avoids it by throwing Lightspeed back against the cage. Larsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Magnus Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lightspeed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around? Lightspeed has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsen controls his hands.
Lightspeed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Larsen controls the action.
Larsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Lightspeed. Lightspeed misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Arax Lightspeed showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lightspeed, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arax Lightspeed! Arax Lightspeed thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 409: Zimmer v Bonaparte
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jay. Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it. Chai 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 throws a sloppy head kick and Jay moves out of range easily. Jay lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Jay moves out of range of the strikes. Jay misses with a low kick. A cross from Jay lands. Chai misses with an uppercut. Jay saw that one coming. Chai misses with a low kick. Jay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Jay ducks under a wild hook from Chai. Jay is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch. Jay loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch. That kick from Jay tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on. Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jay moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Jay 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. Jay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Chai. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jay slips a straight right by Chai. As Chai looks to move away, Jay throws a big counter combo but Chai just gets out of the way. Chai throws a front kick aimed at Jay's knee but Jay avoids it well. Jay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1# A swing and a miss from Chai. Chai loads up on a big right hand but Jay slips the punch. Chai throws a big shot that misses. Jay misses with a hook. Jay misses with a low kick. Jay with a nice cross. Jay loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch. It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks. Jay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai. Chai tries to close the distance and clinch but Jay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chai throws a jab when Jay was well out of range. Chai looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Chai. Jay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jay throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.#T2# Jay throws a jab when Chai was well out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick. #CL# Jay clinches. Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay. Jay working aggressively here.
Jay lands with a left to the head. Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. #BC# Jay breaks the clinch.
Jay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jay jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chai works the jab nicely. Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chai moves away from the strike by Jay. Jay slips under a jab from Chai. Jay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Jay misses. Jay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai. Chai connects with a leg kick. Chai moves out of range as Jay strikes. Jay throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range. Chai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4# Jay throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily. Chai misses with a body shot.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jay scores with a jab to the head.
Jay misses with a low kick.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Jay throws out a powerful jab. Jay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing. Chai slips a jab from Jay. Chai flicks out a counter leg kick but Jay steps away. Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A head kick misses from Jay. Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jay misses with a shot to the body and Chai counters with a good low kick that Jay was not able to check. 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 Rock Jay will probably get the nod. That's time! Jay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Chai clinches. Jay throws a head punch that misses. Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jay.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocking some punches.
Jay is trying to push Chai away but Chai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay prevents a body shot from Chai. A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai lands with a left to the head. Chai lands an uppercut. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay trying to land knees to the body.
Jay swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Jay manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Jay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slow jab from Jay misses its intended target. Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jay throws a big shot that misses. Chai scores with a jab. Jay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Good work by Jay as he checks the leg kick. Jay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively. Chai thuds his right hand into Jay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Savaje Bebe Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Jay's torso.#CL2# Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the cage. Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jay working aggressively here.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai pushes Jay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jay digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4# Jay blocks an uppercut.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay throws a head punch that misses. Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jay working aggressively here.
Jay landing knees to the head.
Jay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Savaje Bebe Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Chai has managed to clinch.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Jay breaks the clinch.
#CL# Jay gets in close and instigates a clinch. Chai throws a head punch that misses. Jay blocking some punches.
Jay working aggressively here.
Jay throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jay scores with a nice hook to the head. Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
#BC# Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Jay avoids the head kick by Chai.
Jay throws a big counter combination but Chai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL# Jay drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay lands a knee to the body.
Jay lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Jay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. Chai working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jay. Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jay lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Chai on the inside. Rock Jay has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jay swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Chai. Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai prevents a body shot from Jay. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Jay tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jay lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Jay working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Jay swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jay tries to break the clinch but Chai is controlling the position. Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jay's elbow. Jay struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Jay avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chai misses with some punches.
#T4# Jay lands a right hand. A frustrated look appears on Jay's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chai scores with a shot to the side of Jay's head. Jay misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai. Jay blocking some punches.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch. Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Jay. Jay misses with a hook from the clinch. Jay lands with a short shot to the head. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Rock Jay showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Jay! An out of breath Rock Jay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 411 Solo vs Chai
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Stsyapan Chai! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2# Solo gets caught flat footed, as Chai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Chai Solo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chai controlling from the top position. It looks like Chai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Chai pushes down on Solo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Chai trying to control the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Solo trying to control from the bottom.
Solo is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3# Chai tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it. Chai prevents Solo from improving his position. Chai tries to pass to full mount but Solo defends it. #T4# Chai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Solo is looking to improve his position.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. 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. Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but Solo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5# Chai slows the pace down in half guard. Solo tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall. Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T6# Solo being controlled here, momentarily. Solo is controlling Chai's posture. Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7# Solo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace. Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Chai is continuing to stall.#T8# Solo keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Chai stands and throws Solo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (0) vs (5) Chai#T9# Solo prevents Chai from moving into mount. Solo is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (0) vs (7) Chai Solo tries to hold on but Chai postures up. Chai controlling his opponent. #T10# Solo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solo is looking to escape. 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.#T11# Chai avoids the attempt from Solo to control. Solo working to try and regain half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now. Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Solo is looking to escape. Solo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12# Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Solo doesn't allow it. Chai controlling from mount. Chai tries to control but Solo wriggling away. #T13# Solo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Solo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Chai avoids the attempt from Solo to control. Chai trying to control but Solo is having none of it. Chai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Solo is holding on tight.
#T14# Chai controlling his opponent. Chai fails to advance to Solo's back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Chai wins on points by 7 to 0. Stsyapan Chai is the new middleweight champion! Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Pushkin with a poor takedown and Chai counters with a stiff right hand. Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai misses with a left hand #TD2# and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chai won't be happy with that. 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. Pushkin wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy. Chai is looking for a sweep. Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. Pushkin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chai to see if he's OK.#T1##SUB2# Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin. Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Pushkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Pushkin eventually gives up the hold. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Pushkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard. Chai looking to control.
Chai wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment. Pushkin wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. Chai is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB# Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. Pushkin advances position into side control! Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. Pushkin takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Chai is in trouble now - Pushkin has advanced to mount! Pushkin controlling from mount. Pushkin working Chai over with strikes here. Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin is stalling here but it's allowed Chai to get half guard.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chai is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chai is looking to escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Chai thuds his right hand into Pushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2# Pushkin gets the takedown into side control. Chai tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it. Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Pushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Chai tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg. #SUB# Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2# Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushkin is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pushkin 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. #SUB2# Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pushkin works his way into full mount! Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Pushkin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Pushkin has his back!
#SUB2# Chai showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Pushkin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chai has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pushkin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T3# A lull in the action here.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pushkin. #SUB2# Pushkin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Chai wants to escape the position.
Pushkin connects with a big shot to the side of Chai's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pushkin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pushkin wants to control but Chai manages to buck him off and is now in Pushkin's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Chai won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here. #SUB2# Pushkin 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. Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Pushkin has wrist control. Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Chai pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ground and pound from Chai. Chai misses with a head shot. Pushkin uses the momentum to regain guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck. Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Pushkin on that attempt. Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chai misses with an uppercut. Pushkin feints the counter takedown. Pushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2# Pushkin dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard. Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Chai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pushkin's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai postures up in Pushkin's guard and throws a big left but Pushkin blocks it. #SUB2# Pushkin 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. #T1# Pushkin 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.#SUB2# Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Pushkin controlling from the top position. Pushkin advances to half guard. Chai is trying to control but Pushkin manages to pass to mount!
#T2# Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully. Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Pushkin content just to control the position here. #T3# Pushkin fails to move to back control. Pushkin lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Pushkin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape. Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pushkin's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Pushkin looking to control.
#SUB2# Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well. Chai chips away with some ground and pound.#T4# Chai lands a couple of elbows. Pushkin looking to control.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai. Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pushkin 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleksandr Pushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pushkin 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin! Aleksandr Pushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1# Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Chai lands with a good body shot. Galecki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Chai sizes up Galecki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Galecki tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range. Galecki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai. Galecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Galecki tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it. As Galecki looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Galecki just gets out of the way. Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Galecki in his tracks. Galecki moves to clinch but Chai breaks away and Chai counters with a nice body shot. Chai scores with a body shot.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galecki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Galecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Galecki tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it. Chai lands a front kick. We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chai misses the shot to the body. Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Galecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Galecki clinches up against the cage. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Galecki backwards. Galecki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# Chai lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Galecki closes the distance but Chai moves to the side and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Galecki moves into the clinch. Galecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galecki fails in his attempt to clinch. Galecki tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it. Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galecki on the side of the head. A jab from Chai finds it's way through Galecki's defenses. Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chai connects with an inside leg kick. Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Chai takes a swing at Galecki's ribcage but misses. Chai throws a right and a left that Galecki avoids nicely. #CL2# Galecki rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Galecki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle. Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki.#T2# Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galecki backwards. Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Galecki lands a takedown into guard.
Galecki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. Galecki trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Galecki stopping the sweep attempt from Chai. Galecki trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. Galecki 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# Galecki working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2# Galecki working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Galecki is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Galecki actively working from the bottom here. Galecki wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Galecki tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.#T4# Chai avoids the attempt from Galecki to control. Chai content just to control the position here. Galecki is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Galecki wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away. Chai controlling the position easily from mount. Galecki is trying desperately to improve position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Galecki clinches up against the cage. Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a right to the head. Chai lands a right hand. Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Galecki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Galecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Galecki tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Galecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Galecki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Galecki is just out of range. Chai throws a leg kick which misses Galecki's front leg but catches the back leg as Galecki tries to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1# Galecki moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off. A lazy left from Chai finds it's target. Chai scores with a nice strike. Chai is looking to wear down Galecki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Galecki avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chai lands a jab to the head.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Galecki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Galecki backwards. #BC# Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Galecki walks into a left hand. Chai throws a hook but Galecki avoids it easily. Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galecki can do to turn this around? Chai feints and then cracks Galecki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galecki down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chai misses with a straight right. Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away. Galecki moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off. Galecki avoids the body shot from Chai.
Maciej Galecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Galecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Galecki moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off. Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Galecki. Galecki closes the distance looking to clinch and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chai misses with an uppercut. Galecki saw that one coming. The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galecki doesn't seem phased though. Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai lands an overhand right. Chai misses with a body kick. Chai lands with a good body shot. Chai lands a head shot. Chai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chai lands with a cross. Chai misses with a body shot.
Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far. The fight stays on the outside here - Galecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3##CL2# Galecki instigates a clinch. Galecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Galecki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai. Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2# Galecki drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Jeong Hoon Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short right from Chai on the inside. Galecki goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki. Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Galecki moves out of range as Chai strikes. A jab lands there for Chai. A decent looking cross lands there for Chai. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Galecki wants to clinch. It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Galecki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4# Galecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab. Galecki is looking to clinch. Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galecki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Galecki with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily. Galecki walks into a jab. Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galecki. Chai misses with a looping left. Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galecki on the side of the head. Galecki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Galecki tries to clinch up. Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Galecki's head backwards. Chai misses with a looping right. Galecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Galecki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Galecki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Galecki is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC# Chai breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maciej Galecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chai misses with a hook. Galecki ducked under it nicely. Galecki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Galecki takes the fight into the clinch. Galecki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Galecki can't get the takedown.
Galecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galecki backwards. Galecki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt. Galecki is looking for a takedown. Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Chai. Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Galecki down. #T1# Chai lands with a right hand. #CL2# Galecki clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Chai. Galecki goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Chai lands a body shot.
#CL2# Galecki instigates a clinch. Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galecki.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai lands with a left to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Galecki controls his hands.
#T2# Galecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai lands with a light punch inside. Galecki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks. A short right from Chai. Chai is working Galecki over against the cage.#BC# Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai lands with a hook. Galecki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chai lands with an overhand left. Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Galecki. Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai scores with a jab.#T3# Chai lands a head shot. Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Galecki. Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Galecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Galecki tries to clinch up and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Galecki wants to clinch but Chai slips to the side and Chai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Galecki's head. Galecki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Galecki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Galecki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Galecki's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galecki. A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Chai lands a head shot. Chai with a jab. Chai punishes Galecki's body with a nice straight punch. Galecki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4# Galecki tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai lands with a right hand. Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galecki on the side of the head. Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galecki.#CL2# Galecki moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Galecki misses. Galecki takes one to the chin there. A nice leg kick lands there from Chai. Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Galecki wants to clinch but Chai slips to the side and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Galecki has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Galecki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galecki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeong Hoon 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Hoon Chai! During a confident post fight interview, Jeong Hoon Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
S62: Durand vs. Vij III
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot. Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Elizondo - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Elizondo. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Elizondo slips under a jab. Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet. Elizondo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chai if he has to take too many more of those.
Chai throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily. Elizondo cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head. Elizondo throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily. Elizondo backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Elizondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Elizondo lands with a nice combination. Chai backs away looking to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand. Chai wants to slow Elizondo down by chopping away at his legs. Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. That kick from Elizondo tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on. Elizondo scores with a nice right hand.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Elizondo.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo. Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Chai pushes Elizondo up against the ropes in a clinch. Chai tries a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks it.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head. Elizondo tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Elizondo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Our sources have told us that Elizondo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elizondo blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Chai lands a right hand. Chai prevents a body shot from Elizondo. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai. Chai has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Chai. Elizondo working hard to break the clinch. Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Chai crunches a lovely knee into Elizondo's ribcage. Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
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 Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD2# Elizondo ducks into a a hook from Chai and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue! Chai throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range. Elizondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chai weaves into range and cracks Elizondo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Elizondo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Chai is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dam Khao Chai! Dam Khao Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; CC Chai! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL# Dresner gets a clinch. 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. Dresner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dresner is defending well against a takedown attempt. Chai wants a takedown.
Dresner is defending well against a takedown attempt. Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CC Chai. Dresner has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Dresner has hold of one of Chai's legs. Chai is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Chai Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. Chai trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dresner is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dresner has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Chai#T1##SUB# Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Chai tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away. Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Chai regains half guard. Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.#T2# Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB# Dresner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (8) vs (2) Chai Chai won't allow Dresner to sweep him here. Dresner looking to control.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dresner is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dresner moves into full guard.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Dresner controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. Chai looking to pass the guard. #T4# Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Chai wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #T5# Dresner wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. Dresner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (2) Chai#T6# Dresner trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard. Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#SUB# Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Chai Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Dresner.#T7# Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (7) Chai Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape. Dresner is looking to get to half guard.#T8# 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. Dresner gets back to half guard. Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chai not doing much here.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.#T9# Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Chai is trying to control. Dresner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dresner wants to get back to full guard. Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Chai content to control rather than advance. #T10# Chai is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it. The fighters are battling for position here. Dresner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Dresner working a defensive guard here.
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck. Dresner being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB# Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Dresner 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. Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12# Dresner keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chai controlling the action here. Dresner tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13# Chai trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #SUB# Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dresner is not content to let Chai control the position. Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14# Chai trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB# Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Chai trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. After winning the bout, Christian Dresner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C406: Adofo vs Cheese II
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1# Laurez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laurez . Laurez throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily. Laurez lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai throws a series of punches but Laurez moves out of range. Chai loads up on a big right hand but Laurez slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Laurez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurez . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laurez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Laurez takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Laurez ducks under a wild hook from Chai. Laurez flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away. Chai walks into a jab. Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laurez backs up against the cage.
Laurez stuffs the takedown.#TD# Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. 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. Laurez trying to control from the bottom.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Laurez defending well. Laurez is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Laurez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chai. Chai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Laurez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chai jumps into side control! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Laurez is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. Chai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laurez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chai throws a strike aimed at the side of Laurez 's head but Laurez avoids it well. Laurez tries to improve position but can't. Chai working the ground and pound from side control.#T3# Laurez dodges the ground and pound from Chai. Laurez 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 working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Laurez struggling a bit here. 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 working the ground and pound but Laurez is defending the strikes. Chai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laurez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Chai in side control, throwing shots but Laurez defends. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laurez is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. Chai throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Laurez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4# Chai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Laurez to regain full guard. Laurez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chai throwing strikes from guard but Laurez blocks nicely. Laurez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chai with a flurry of punches that miss. Laurez 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Chai connects with a body shot. Chai cracks Laurez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurez . Laurez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai. Laurez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laurez . Laurez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts. Shahriyar Chai is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laurez cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs. Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Laurez . Chai does a little dance to reset his feet. Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Laurez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Laurez tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it. Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laurez at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laurez .
Laurez blocks a jab. Chai backing away here, and Laurez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Laurez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Chai misses with a right hand and Laurez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Laurez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laurez thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Shahriyar Chai has been cut. A cross from Laurez lands. Laurez looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range. Shahriyar Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chai misses with a hook. Laurez ducked under it nicely. It seemed like Laurez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Laurez with a jab. Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai punishes Laurez 's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
Laurez connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off. Laurez moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laurez can do to turn this around? Laurez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai. Laurez thumps Chai with a low kick. Laurez scores with a jab to the head.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laurez .
Laurez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nice cross by Chai.#T4# Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurez is just out of range. Laurez is trying to counter with his kicks. Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Laurez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses. Laurez throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laurez throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Laurez pushes Chai away with a front kick. A combination from Chai does no damage. Laurez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot. Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teofomo Laurez will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Chai misses the body punch enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab. Chai throws a nice looking combination but Laurez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Laurez to counter with a crisp jab. Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Laurez 's shoulder, as Laurez tries to avoid the shot. Laurez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks. Laurez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laurez scores with a leg kick.
Laurez tries a low kick but Chai avoids it. Laurez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1# Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Laurez .
Chai throws a big counter combination but Laurez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laurez doesn't seem phased though. Chai takes a swing at Laurez 's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Laurez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Danga de danga de dang - Laurez scores with a four punch combination! Teofomo Laurez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chai looks to land a combination. Laurez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Laurez counters with a leg kick. Laurez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai. Chai scores with a jab to the jaw. Chai throws out a loose jab but Laurez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Laurez does a little dance to reset his feet. Laurez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laurez . Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai tests Laurez 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Laurez throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease. Chai throws out a loose jab but Laurez uses good head movement to avoid it. Laurez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chai looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range. Laurez throws a nice head kick!
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
#T3# Chai looks to land a right hand but Laurez moved out of range. Chai works the jab nicely. Laurez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laurez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai goes for a double leg but Laurez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laurez continues to drive forward. A short right from Chai on the inside. Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. Chai tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laurez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Laurez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laurez . Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laurez . Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4# Chai staying out of range there. Chai takes one to the chin there. Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laurez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Chai connects with a right hand. Laurez shakes it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurez was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai. Laurez walks into a left hand. Laurez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shahriyar Chai. 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 29:28 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shahriyar Chai! Shahriyar Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
S61: Magomedov vs. Vogels III
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Chai Jr misses the jab. BySubtraction blocks a jab. BySubtraction lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Pinero Chai Jr has been cut. Chai Jr jabs BySubtraction to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# BySubtraction moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Chai Jr - that landed with a thud.
Chai Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chai Jr pushes BySubtraction back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chai Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Chai Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. BySubtraction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BySubtraction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BySubtraction misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Chai Jr. Chai Jr lands an elbow that stopped BySubtraction in his tracks for a moment. BySubtraction pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Chai Jr lands an elbow just above BySubtraction 's eye. Chai Jr lands a right hand. BySubtraction lands a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1# BySubtraction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. BySubtraction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Chai Jr blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chai Jr. Chai Jr lands an elbow inside that BySubtraction shrugs off. BySubtraction tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chai Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to BySubtraction's face.
Chai Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. BySubtraction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai Jr lands an elbow inside that BySubtraction shrugs off. BySubtraction can't find room to land a body shot as Chai Jr controls the action.
Chai Jr blocks an uppercut.
Chai Jr is working BySubtraction over against the ropes. BySubtraction misses with a hook from the clinch. BySubtraction goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, BySubtraction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai Jr's brow. A short uppercut from Chai Jr. BySubtraction with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BySubtraction is breathing heavily.#T2# Chai Jr lands a nice elbow. BySubtraction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BySubtraction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction misses with a knee strike.
Chai Jr lands with a light punch inside. Chai Jr lands a body punch. Chai Jr lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Chai Jr.
Chai Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#BySubtraction is rocked! Chai Jr lands an elbow inside. Oh BySubtraction is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chai Jr is controlling BySubtraction's neck. Chai Jr unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! BySubtraction goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Pinero Chai Jr! Pinero Chai Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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S61: Magomedov vs. Vogels III
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1##KD2# Chai lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Northrop goes down! The ref sends Chai to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Northrop is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut. Northrop throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a thumping low kick. Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Chai instigates a clinch. I was talking to Northrop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Northrop backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Northrop breaks from the clinch.
Northrop slips under a jab. It looked like Northrop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Northrop swings widly with a right hand
#KD2# and Chai counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Northrop to the mat, face first! Chai goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Northrop is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff! Northrop leaves his chin hanging out and Chai seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Northrop crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigi Boi Chai! After winning the bout, Bigi Boi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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