PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takondwa Chidike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson comes to the cage accompanied by Into Battle by Ensiferum. Leif Erikson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Erikson
vs
Chidike

195 cm
19
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

194 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takondwa Chidike!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chidike throws a hook to the side of Erikson 's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chidike looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Chidike shakes it off.
Chidike scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chidike looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chidike.
Erikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chidike.

Erikson has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Erikson .
Chidike just leaning against Erikson , taking a breather.
Erikson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Chidike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chidike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chidike trying to control the position but instead, Erikson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chidike into the cage.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson pushes Chidike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson trying to land knees to the body.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Chidike is rocked!
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chidike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Erikson .
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chidike or not.
Chidike looks winded!
Erikson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Erikson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chidike can't fight it off and eventually Erikson manages to take the fight to the floor. Chidike looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson working some strikes from top position.
Erikson 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.
Chidike wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chidike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Chidike throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erikson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Erikson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chidike's head.
Erikson stopping the sweep attempt from Chidike.
Erikson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erikson connects with a couple of short punches.
Erikson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Chidike keeps moving.
Erikson lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erikson is one step ahead there.
Erikson lands a couple of elbows.
Chidike is still in real trouble! Can Erikson finish him?
Erikson landing with the ground and pound.
Erikson is pushing down on Chidike's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chidike is fighting to maintain full guard but Erikson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Erikson not doing much here.
Chidike seems to have recovered his senses.
Chidike has hold of Erikson 's hands but Erikson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erikson lands with a punch from half guard.
Erikson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chidike wants to control but Erikson is keeping busy.
Chidike tries to roll over but Erikson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Erikson connects with a nice short shot to Chidike's temple.
Erikson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Chidike quite badly. Chidike pulls Erikson in close trying to recover. Erikson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Chidike on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Chidike doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
A relieved looking Leif Erikson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.