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Event:
SOTF Final
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chuckwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuckwu looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson swings for the body but Chuckwu moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chuckwu misses the target.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Jackson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chuckwu sprawling to the canvas! Chuckwu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jackson finish him?!
#ROC#Chuckwu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson cracks Chuckwu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chuckwu falls backwards against the cage. Jackson follows up with more strikes that drop Chuckwu to his knees. Jackson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chuckwu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Jackson!
Dwayne Jackson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
G | 47
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Chuckwu down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Chuckwu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Chuckwu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Obina Chuckwu has been cut.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chuckwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chuckwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Chuckwu square on the jaw! Damn, Chuckwu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dwayne Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Dwayne Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
G | 40
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chuckwu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mckean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chuckwu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mckean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mckean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chuckwu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mckean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean is stalling in the full guard.
Chuckwu has his hands on Mckean's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Mckean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chuckwu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mckean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mckean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chuckwu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
Chuckwu can't keep his opponent in guard - Mckean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mckean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chuckwu tries to reverse the position but Mckean maintains control.#T2##SUB2#
Mckean looking for a guillotine from mount but Chuckwu is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mckean looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chuckwu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mckean wants to work for an arm triangle but Chuckwu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Chuckwu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Mckean moves into full mount! Chuckwu won't be happy about that!
Chuckwu is trying to escape the mount.
Mckean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chuckwu is looking to escape.
Chuckwu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Mckean has control of Chuckwu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chuckwu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chuckwu prevents Mckean from taking his back.#T4#
Mckean avoids the attempt from Chuckwu to control.
Mckean forces the positional change into back control.
Chuckwu can't escape the position.
Chuckwu staying busy and making it hard for Mckean to control.
Chuckwu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chuckwu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckean preventing the sweep.
Mckean looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chuckwu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mckean wants to sweep here but Chuckwu controlling him for the moment.
James Mckean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mckean managing to control the position.
Mckean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuckwu throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuckwu stands up over Mckean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chuckwu landing with the ground and pound.
Chuckwu stopping the sweep attempt from Mckean.#T1#
Chuckwu throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuckwu with a nice head shot there.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chuckwu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mckean pulls Chuckwu in close to prevent any damage.
Chuckwu chips away with some ground and pound.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chuckwu is one step ahead there.
Chuckwu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mckean has wrist control.#T2#
Chuckwu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Gladius Elite Facilities inform us that Mckean has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chuckwu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chuckwu manages to get to full guard.
Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chuckwu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mckean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chuckwu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mckean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Mckean seems keen to control Chuckwu's posture.
Chuckwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chuckwu connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mckean working for a triangle but Chuckwu defends it easily.
Chuckwu throwing strikes from guard but Mckean blocks nicely.
Mckean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mckean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mckean, not yet. #T4#
Chuckwu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuckwu throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean has momentary wrist control but Chuckwu slips an elbow through the middle.
Chuckwu throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing Chuckwu from controlling successfully.
Chuckwu stopping the sweep attempt from Mckean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuckwu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chuckwu throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obina Chuckwu 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##TD2#
Mckean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mckean is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mckean moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chuckwu.
Mckean trying to control the position but Chuckwu is working away.
Chuckwu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mckean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chuckwu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chuckwu looks to move to half guard but instead Mckean has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Chuckwu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mckean scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mckean wants to control the pace but Chuckwu is squirming around nicely.
Chuckwu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mckean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chuckwu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chuckwu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Mckean goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chuckwu turns into him and now he's in Mckean's guard.
We've been hearing that Chuckwu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chuckwu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mckean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mckean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chuckwu wants to get back to full guard.
Mckean moves into full mount! Chuckwu won't be happy about that!
Mckean moves to the back. #T3#
Chuckwu is in bad spot here.
Even with his hooks in, Mckean manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Chuckwu wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Mckean is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Chuckwu taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mckean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mckean!
A less than humble James Mckean misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
G | TBA
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Broadbent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chuckwu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chuckwu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent controlling from the top position.
Broadbent postures up and lands a big shot to Chuckwu's brow. #T1#
Chuckwu trying to keep a closed guard but Broadbent is proving a slippery customer.
Chuckwu 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.
Broadbent scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chuckwu has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent 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.
Broadbent postures up.
Broadbent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent controlling from the top position.
Broadbent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuckwu wants to sweep here but Broadbent controlling him for the moment.
Broadbent throws an elbow that misses. Chuckwu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadbent's guard. Nice move by Chuckwu!#REVB#
Chuckwu postures up in Broadbent's guard and throws a big left but Broadbent blocks it.
Broadbent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuckwu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Broadbent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Chuckwu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chuckwu's head.
Chuckwu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Broadbent has passed into side control.
Chuckwu is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Chuckwu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Broadbent off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Chuckwu.
Chuckwu is trying to stick to Broadbent's back but Broadbent is turning into Chuckwu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chuckwu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadbent.
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadbent landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckwu keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Broadbent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Broadbent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chuckwu keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
Broadbent lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Chuckwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadbent is aware though and is defending well.
Broadbent trying to control but Chuckwu is working from the bottom.
Steve Broadbent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuckwu wants to sweep but no luck.
Broadbent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuckwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Broadbent stacks Chuckwu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Broadbent!
Chuckwu prevents Broadbent from improving position. #T1#
Chuckwu is trying to get back to half guard.
Chuckwu wants to control but Broadbent postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Broadbent trying to control the position but Chuckwu is working away.
Chuckwu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Broadbent's best efforts.
Broadbent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuckwu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chuckwu wants to improve his position but Broadbent is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broadbent passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chuckwu is desperately trying to improve his position but Broadbent has a good base and remains in mount.
Broadbent controlling from mount. #SUB#
Broadbent swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chuckwu is now in Broadbent's guard. A big mistake from Broadbent there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadbent trying to control the position.
Chuckwu won't allow Broadbent to sweep him here.
Broadbent has control of Chuckwu's left arm, preventing Chuckwu from doing any damage. #SUB#
Broadbent is looking for a triangle but Chuckwu pushes his legs off easily.
Broadbent 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.#T3#
Chuckwu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Broadbent's head.
Chuckwu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Broadbent's head.
Broadbent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chuckwu pushing down on Broadbent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Broadbent is looking to improve his position.
Chuckwu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Ground and pound from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Broadbent's hands, connecting with Broadbent's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuckwu connects with a nice short shot to Broadbent's temple. #ROC2#Broadbent is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chuckwu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Broadbent's hands, connecting with Broadbent's forehead.
Oh Broadbent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuckwu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Broadbent is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chuckwu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Broadbent from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chuckwu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
A relieved looking Obina Chuckwu 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:
G | 33
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Chuckwu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pereira Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Chuckwu is out of range.
Chuckwu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities in the buildup to the fight.
Pereira Carvalho connects with a jab.
Pereira Carvalho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chuckwu. Chuckwu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chuckwu darts in looking for a takedown but Pereira Carvalho gets double underhooks and turns Chuckwu into the cage.
Chuckwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Chuckwu is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pereira Carvalho! Chuckwu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
Samuel Pereira Carvalho took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
G | 29
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckwu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ishmael has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chuckwu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ishmael connects with the punch.
Ishmael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Chuckwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ishmael scores with a shot to the body.
Chuckwu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities in the buildup to the fight.
Ishmael scores with a punch to the head.
Ishmael with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chuckwu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ishmael swivels and escapes.
Ishmael looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ishmael throws a good cross that connects.
Ishmael scores with a jab. Chuckwu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ishmael misses the shot to the body.
Ishmael scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuckwu closes the distance and clinches up with Ishmael, looking for a takedown. Chuckwu pushes Ishmael against the cage but Ishmael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ishmael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ishmael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishmael works Chuckwu's body with a nice hook.
Ishmael throws a shot to the body.
John Ishmael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishmael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chuckwu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obina Chuckwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ishmael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Ishmael. Beautiful body shot.
Ishmael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ishmael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ishmael lands with an overhand left.
Ishmael connects with a right hand. Chuckwu shakes it off.#ROC2#Chuckwu is rocked!
Ishmael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Chuckwu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishmael closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Chuckwu! Ishmael dives in looking to finish! Chuckwu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ishmael!
A very excited looking John Ishmael made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
G | 27: TBA
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Hilly tries to sprawl but Chuckwu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chuckwu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hilly is not content to let Chuckwu control the position.
Hilly is controlling Chuckwu's trapped leg to prevent Chuckwu from advancing to side control.
Hilly tries to get to full guard but Chuckwu has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chuckwu seems to be working for a kimura but Hilly defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chuckwu wants to work for an arm triangle but Hilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chuckwu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly is concentrating on defense, preventing Chuckwu from advancing position.
Chuckwu is trying to control. Hilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chuckwu moves nicely into side control.
Hilly tries to buck Chuckwu off but Chuckwu is having none of it.
Hilly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hilly regains half guard.
Hilly wants to control but Chuckwu is keeping busy.
Hilly keeping control of the position.
Hilly is staying active underneath Chuckwu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hilly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chuckwu is trying to work for a kimura but Hilly is defending well.
Hilly is not content to let Chuckwu control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chuckwu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chuckwu.
Chuckwu wants to control but Hilly is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hilly wants to control but Chuckwu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chuckwu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hilly is defending against the submission attempts here by Chuckwu.
Hilly tries to get to full guard but Chuckwu has control of the leg.
Hilly trying to control here.
Hilly desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hilly wants to control but Chuckwu is keeping busy.
Hilly tries to get to full guard but Chuckwu has control of the leg. #T3#
Chuckwu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chuckwu wants to take a breather but Hilly is having none of it.
Chuckwu prevents Hilly from improving his position.
Chuckwu is thwarting Hilly's attempts to control the position.
Chuckwu is keen to just control but Hilly is a slippery customer.
Chuckwu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chuckwu is working away from the top position though.
Hilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuckwu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chuckwu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chuckwu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chuckwu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chuckwu is trying to control. Hilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hilly trying to control from the bottom.
Chuckwu wants to pass the guard but Hilly is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chuckwu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hilly is not content to let Chuckwu control the position.#SUB#
Chuckwu is looking for a kimura but Hilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chuckwu to get the leverage.
Hilly is not content to let Chuckwu control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hilly keeps trying to improve his position.
Hilly trying to hold on to Chuckwu's head to control him but Chuckwu postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chuckwu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hilly!
Chuckwu trying to control but Hilly is having none of it. #SUB#
Chuckwu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hilly has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obina Chuckwu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Chuckwu. Chuckwu gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuckwu needs to keep his hands up - Hilly had a free shot at his head there.
Chuckwu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Chuckwu is rocked!
Hilly shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Chuckwu takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hilly sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Chuckwu bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill Hilly!
An out of breath Bill Hilly 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:
G | 22: Chuckwu x Lock
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chuckwu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuckwu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lock actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chuckwu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chuckwu 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.
Chuckwu wants to pass to mount but Lock is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lock looking for submissions off his back.
Lock is refusing to be controlled, as Chuckwu sits in half guard.
Lock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chuckwu scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Lock actively working from the bottom here.
Lock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuckwu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chuckwu defends well.#T1#
Chuckwu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuckwu stands up over Lock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chuckwu defends it easily.
Chuckwu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chuckwu works over Lock with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chuckwu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lock's head.#SUB2#
Lock working for a triangle but Chuckwu defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lock looks winded!
Lock keeping moving, preventing Chuckwu from controlling successfully.
Chuckwu is in close to Lock's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Lock keeping moving, preventing Chuckwu from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lock has his foot on Chuckwu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chuckwu works his way back into a safe position though.
Chuckwu trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuckwu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chuckwu stands and throws Lock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lock is looking to reverse the position.
Lock keeps trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chuckwu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuckwu lands a few punches from side control.
Chuckwu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lock down.
#ROC#Lock is rocked!
Chuckwu lands a strong strike to the head of Lock. That's dazed him! Chuckwu looking to finish here. Lock is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Chuckwu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
Obina Chuckwu 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:
G | 17: Camara x SanKing
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chuckwu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chuckwu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Van Dik's hands, connecting with Van Dik's forehead.
Van Dik tries to roll over but Chuckwu keeps him under control.
Van Dik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuckwu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuckwu working over Van Dik with some ground and pound. Van Dik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Chuckwu there.
Chuckwu 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.#SUB2#
Van Dik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Van Dik looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Van Dik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chuckwu pulls his head out easily.
Chuckwu slows the pace down in half guard.
Chuckwu moves nicely into side control.
Van Dik is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Chuckwu cracks Van Dik with a big elbow.
Chuckwu lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Van Dik is rocked!
Chuckwu lands a strong strike to the head of Van Dik. That's dazed him! Chuckwu looking to finish here. Van Dik is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Chuckwu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
Obina Chuckwu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
G | 14: Chukwu x Vladez
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckwu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valdez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Chuckwu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valdez is trying to defend but Chuckwu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valdez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valdez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chuckwu manages to mount him!
Chuckwu lands with some strikes.
Chuckwu looking to finish Valdez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valdez!
Chuckwu dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Valdez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuckwu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valdez is still in real trouble! Can Chuckwu finish him?
Valdez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuckwu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuckwu softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Valdez is out cold! Chuckwu jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
Obina Chuckwu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
G | 12: Camara x Burns
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carnero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuckwu dives in for a single leg takedown but Carnero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chuckwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carnero.
Chuckwu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carnero throws a looping overhand right but Chuckwu ducks down to avoid it.
Carnero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chuckwu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Carnero misses.
Carnero moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChuckwu.
Carnero lands with a nice body punch.
Carnero misses with a straight right.
Chuckwu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chuckwu fails with a takedown attempt.
Chuckwu moves out of range as Carnero strikes.#TD2#
Carnero gets caught napping as Chuckwu dives in and scores a takedown. Carnero manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuckwu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuckwu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Carnero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carnero 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.#T1#
Chuckwu working some strikes from top position.
Chuckwu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carnero wants to stand but Chuckwu is controlling the position.
Chuckwu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carnero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carnero tries to get out of the position.
Chuckwu connects with a couple of short punches.
Chuckwu stands up over Carnero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carnero is looking to stand up but Chuckwu isn't so interested in that idea.
Chuckwu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carnero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckwu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuckwu trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Carnero wants to get back to his feet but Chuckwu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chuckwu scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Carnero is rocked!
Chuckwu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Carnero covers up, he's hurt! Chuckwu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chuckwu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chuckwu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
During a confident post fight interview, Obina Chuckwu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
G | 9 : McGraugh x Mckean 2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckwu fails to land the takedown.
Gutti wants to counter with a clinch but Chuckwu pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chuckwu is defended easily by Gutti.
Gutti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gutti moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obina Chuckwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuckwu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gutti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chuckwu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gutti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutti lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Gutti.
Gutti connects with the punch.#T1#
Chuckwu misses with a takedown
enabling Gutti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gutti thuds his right hand into Chuckwu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chuckwu tries for a takedown but Gutti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulo Gutti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Gutti. No joy for Chuckwu on that attempt.
Chuckwu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gutti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Gutti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chuckwu doesn't seem phased though.
Chuckwu fails to land the takedown.
Chuckwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutti finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuckwu's head.
Obina Chuckwu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutti lands with an uppercut that bounces Chuckwu off the cage and back into range.
Chuckwu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gutti lands a jab to the nose.
Chuckwu fails with the takedown.#T2#
Chuckwu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gutti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gutti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chuckwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Chuckwu doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gutti counter with a right hand.
Gutti dips to his left and cracks Chuckwu with an uppercut!#TD#
Chuckwu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Chuckwu stops Gutti from getting back to his feet.
Chuckwu thows a huge punch but Gutti dodges it nicely.
Chuckwu stops Gutti from getting back to his feet.
Chuckwu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gutti is trying to stand up here but Chuckwu is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckwu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#It looks like Paulo Gutti has been cut.
Chuckwu stops Gutti from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Gutti has hold of Chuckwu's hands but Chuckwu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chuckwu 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.
Chuckwu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gutti is looking to escape.
Chuckwu is nestled in close to Gutti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chuckwu lands with a punch from half guard.
Chuckwu winds up and cracks Gutti with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Paulo Gutti's cut even more.
Gutti looks winded!
Chuckwu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gutti is not content to let Chuckwu control the position.
Chuckwu winds up and cracks Gutti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuckwu lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gutti quite badly. Gutti pulls Chuckwu in close trying to recover. Chuckwu postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gutti on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gutti doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
A very excited looking Obina Chuckwu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Gladius | 7: Prince x McKean
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Chuckwu tries to sprawl but Steel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Chuckwu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chuckwu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Steel is tapping! Great win for Chuckwu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Obina Chuckwu!
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Event:
Gladius | 4: McKean vs Salim
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Locadia avoids it really well and circles away.
Locadia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chuckwu misses with a takedown attempt
and Locadia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obina Chuckwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuckwu with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Locadia counter with a right hand.
Chuckwu with a poor takedown
and Locadia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Locadia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chuckwu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuckwu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chuckwu pushes down on Locadia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Locadia pushes Chuckwu off looking to stand but Chuckwu dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Locadia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Chuckwu stops Locadia from getting back to his feet.
Chuckwu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chuckwu working Locadia over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Chuckwu there.
Chuckwu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Locadia pushes Chuckwu off looking to stand but Chuckwu dives back in and keeps control.
Chuckwu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chuckwu lands a heavy elbow.
Chuckwu cracks Locadia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Locadia taking shots to the head.
Chuckwu tries to control but Locadia wriggling away.
Chuckwu landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Locadia is trying to stand up.
Chuckwu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Locadia looks winded!
Chuckwu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Locadia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Locadia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chuckwu postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Locadia in real trouble here! The ref calls for Locadia to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
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Event:
Gladius Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Turner. #TD2#
Chuckwu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turner is trying to defend but Chuckwu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Chuckwu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chuckwu lands a nice short elbow.
Chuckwu throws a strike but Turner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Chuckwu throws a strike but Turner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuckwu has wrist control.#SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner postures up in Chuckwu's guard and throws a big left but Chuckwu blocks it. #SUB2#
Chuckwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Chuckwu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.#T2#
Chuckwu has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up.
Chuckwu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Chuckwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chuckwu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Chuckwu has wrist control.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Chuckwu has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chuckwu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Chuckwu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Turner frees his head nicely. Oh but Chuckwu has switched to an armbar! Turner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Obina Chuckwu!
Kali Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck that nigga'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mckean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chuckwu's guard.
Chuckwu trying to keep a closed guard but Mckean is proving a slippery customer.
Mckean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chuckwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chuckwu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but Chuckwu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mckean is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Mckean passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mckean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chuckwu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mckean tries to advance to mount but Chuckwu denies him.
Mckean is trying to move to mount but Chuckwu reverses beautifully and ends up in Mckean's guard. #T2#
Mckean pulls Chuckwu in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mckean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chuckwu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Chuckwu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mckean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chuckwu has Mckean in his guard.#REVR#
Mckean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chuckwu keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass. #T3#
Mckean trying to move into half guard but instead Chuckwu has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Chuckwu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chuckwu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuckwu lands a couple of elbows.
Mckean seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Chuckwu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mckean to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chuckwu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mckean pulls down on the head and he's put Chuckwu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Mckean!
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