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Event:
DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Chalke cracks the inside of Steve's front leg.
Chalke looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
As Chalke looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Chalke just gets out of the way.
Chalke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve effectively controlling the action here.
Chalke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steve checks a leg kick. #CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chalke, pushing him back against the cage.
Chalke being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke stalling.
Steve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chalke has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Steve tries a body shot but Chalke blocks it.
Steve working hard to break the clinch.
Steve tries to break the clinch but Chalke is controlling the position.
Chalke can't get the takedown.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short body shot lands from Chalke as the two fighters clinch.
Steve slows down the pace here.
Steve is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chalke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chalke is looking for a takedown.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chalke.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chalke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Chalke has the dominant position.
Steve effectively controlling the action here.
Chalke tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Steve trying to stall but Chalke improves his position.
#BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chalke cracks the inside of Steve's front leg. #CL#
Steve darts in and clinches Chalke up against the cage.
Steve stalling in the clinch.
Steve wants to stall.
Steve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chalke lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a body punch.
Chalke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chalke stalls. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
#BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chalke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chalke's coach down at Gorilla Warfare Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chalke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chalke misses with a combination
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Chalke.
Chalke feints and then cracks Steve's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steve down. #CL#
Steve rushes Chalke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chalke as Steve tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve taking a breather.
Steve tries to work over Chalke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steve dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steve avoids the head kick by Chalke.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chalke can do to turn this around?
Chalke throws a front kick aimed at Steve's knee but Steve avoids it well.
That kick from Chalke tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Steve wants to break free but Chalke has control.
#BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chalke looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Chalke throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke prevents Steve from breaking the clinch.
Chalke takes a shot to the head.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
George Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Chalke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steve up against the cage.#T1#
Come on Chalke - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steve stalling.
Steve blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Steve wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steve is trying to break free.
Chalke effectively controlling the action here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steve controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve just leaning against Chalke, taking a breather.
Steve trying to stall but Chalke improves his position.
#TD2#
Chalke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steve can't fight it off and eventually Chalke manages to take the fight to the floor. Steve looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chalke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steve is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chalke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steve pulls Chalke in close to his closed guard and prevents Chalke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chalke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve blocks a head kick by Chalke.
Chalke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steve's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chalke throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
George Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chalke misses with a head kick.
Steve throws a big counter combination but Chalke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steve sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Steve has Chalke up against the cage in a clinch.
Chalke keeps control of Steve as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalke is working for takedown but Steve is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chalke tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Chalke back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve presses Chalke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chalke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Chalke jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
George Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
Steve avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chalke cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Chalke wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Chalke wants to land a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chalke.
Chalke lands a high kick!
#CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chalke.#BC#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chalke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chalke is keeping busy.#T3#
Steve is trying to maintain a safe position but Chalke gets an underhook and turns Steve into the cage.
Chalke stalls.
Steve tries to work over Chalke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chalke up against the cage.
Steve cracks Chalke with a nice body shot.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Chalke is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chalke.
Steve is trying to force a seperation but Chalke has the dominant position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A frustrated look appears on Steve's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Steve.
Steve is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steve seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chalke looks for the body kick but Steve saw that one coming.
Chalke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Chalke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke dodges the punch combination from Steve.
George Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Chalke in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steve 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Steve!
George Steve took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
DARE 41
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Chalke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Babakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
Babakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Chalke can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Babakov has picked Chalke up - he's going for a ride! Babakov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Chalke has one foot on Babakov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khabib Babakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Chalke gets tackled into the cage by Babakov. Babakov maintains the clinch.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babakov.
A body shot lands from Chalke.
#T1#
Chalke prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Babakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Babakov slows down the pace here.
Chalke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babakov. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Babakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land. #TD2#
Chalke jumps guard.
Chalke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chalke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babakov controls the pace.
Chalke looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chalke is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Babakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Babakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chalke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Babakov controlling Chalke's posture.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Babakov has closed the distance and engaged Chalke in a clinch.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Babakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Babakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chalke doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Babakov closes the distance and clinches.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Chalke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Babakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke takes a shot to the head.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Babakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Chalke is trying to drag Babakov to the mat but Babakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Babakov as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Babakov.
A head punch on the inside from Babakov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babakov.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Babakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khabib Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Chalke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chalke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Let's hope that Chalke 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.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Babakov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Babakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chalke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babakov scores with a jab.
Chalke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Babakov closes the distance and pushes Chalke back into the cage.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Babakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chalke just leaning against Babakov, taking a breather.
Chalke wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Babakov.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke looking to stall.
A short right from Babakov on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Babakov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Babakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Babakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chalke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Babakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Chalke pushes Babakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Babakov prevents a body shot from Chalke.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Babakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Chalke counters with a good low kick that Babakov was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Babakov.
Chalke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Babakov misses. #CL#
Babakov clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Chalke prevents a body shot from Babakov.
Chalke tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Babakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Babakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babakov walks into a straight right hand from Chalke.
Chalke doesn't manage to clinch there - Babakov circles away.
Babakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Babakov lands with a hook. Chalke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chalke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babakov scores with a nice right hand.
Chalke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Babakov rushes Chalke and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Babakov gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
Khabib Babakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Chalke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalke lands a right hand.
Babakov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Babakov as Chalke tries to tie him up.
Chalke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chalke lands an uppercut.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Babakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babakov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Babakov lands a body punch.
Babakov misses with some punches.
Khabib Babakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babakov has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Babakov gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Babakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Babakov misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Babakov stalks Chalke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chalke's face. Chalke staggers backwards, shaken.
Babakov jabs Chalke right on the nose. Chalke blinks but takes it well.
Babakov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Babakov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chalke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chalke tries to clinch but Babakov is having none of it.
Babakov is looking to counter the offense by Chalke and move into the clinch.
Chalke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khabib Babakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babakov. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Babakov clinches up against the cage.
Cody Chalke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babakov blocks a body shot from Chalke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babakov, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Babakov!
Our winner, Khabib Babakov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE 33
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Chalke moves away and avoids it.
Chalke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chalke.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chalke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chalke dodges the punch combination from Partio.
As Partio backs away, Chalke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chalke throws a head kick that misses.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Chalke moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio misses with a series of wild punches.
As Partio backs away, Chalke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Partio takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Partio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Partio.
Chalke leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio being controlled against the cage.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Chalke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Partio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chalke lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Chalke tries to work over Partio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Partio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Chalke was looking to counter with a kick there.
Partio cracks Chalke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chalke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.#CL#
Chalke has managed to clinch.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chalke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Partio is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Chalke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partio misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chalke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Partio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Chalke throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chalke.
Partio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Partio lands with a hook. Chalke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Chalke counters with a straight right hand.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio 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.
Partio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Partio duly obliges.
Partio misses with an uppercut. Chalke saw that one coming.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Chalke moves out of range easily.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Chalke moved out of range.
Chalke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio cracks Chalke with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Chalke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Partio really felt that one!#T4#
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Partio gets a clinch.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Partio.
Partio gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Stalling in the clinch from Chalke.
Chalke is working for takedown but Partio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Partio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chalke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Partio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chalke has Partio pressed against the cage.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Chalke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Partio throws a jab when Chalke was well out of range.
Chalke blocks a head kick by Partio.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chalke.
It looked like Chalke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Chalke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partio.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio avoids the body shot from Chalke.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Chalke half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Partio moves into range and clinches up with Chalke.
A short right from Partio.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chalke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Partio up against the cage.
Chalke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Partio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chalke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Chalke is rocked!
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Oh Chalke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Chalke looking to stall.
Partio throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Partio misses with a punch on the inside.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chalke is trying to pull guard but Partio has him pressed against the cage.
Partio misses with the head strike.
Chalke seems to have got his legs back now.
Partio working aggressively here.
#T2#
Chalke has Partio pressed against the cage.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Chalke throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke tries for a takedown but Partio manages to get underhooks.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chalke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Chalke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chalke scores with a hook to the body.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Chalke stalls.
Partio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow. #T3#
Chalke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Partio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio misses with some punches.
Partio lands a body shot.
Chalke scores with a shoulder strike.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Partio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Chalke wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio lands a shot to the body.
Chalke slowing the pace effectively.
Chalke tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Chalke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vika Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cody Chalke's cut.
That's time! Chalke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Partio lands a jab.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vika Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Chalke slips the punch.
Chalke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Chalke's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Partio dives in looking to finish as Chalke flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Partio's strikes! Partio is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Chalke's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Chalke was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vika Partio!
In his post fight interview, Vika Partio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5521 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Chalke (ranked 2352 p4p, 222 weight class). Gorski comes into the arena with Broken People blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chalke's choice of entrance music: Operation Blade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cody Chalke!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chalke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gorski manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gorski (4) vs (0) Chalke
Gorski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (6) vs (0) Chalke
Chalke has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gorski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Chalke is squirming around, avoiding Gorski's attempts to control the action.
Chalke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalke tries to hold on but Gorski postures up.
Chalke is controlling an arm, preventing Gorski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chalke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorski trying to control but Chalke is having none of it.
Chalke is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to control but Chalke wriggling away.
Gorski wants to take his opponent's back but Chalke doesn't allow it.
Gorski tries to control but Chalke wriggling away.
Gorski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chalke wants to hold on but Gorski pushes him away.
Gorski goes for an armbar but Chalke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chalke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (6) vs (2) Chalke
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski looking for a guillotine here but Chalke defends easily.
Gorski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chalke frees his head nicely. Oh but Gorski has switched to an armbar! Chalke is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Grzegorz Gorski!
A very excited looking Grzegorz Gorski 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:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Crap McGee (ranked 19967 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Chalke (ranked 2333 p4p, 224 weight class). Chalke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Operation Blade. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crap McGee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cody Chalke!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McGee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chalke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McGee (2) vs (0) Chalke
McGee passes into half guard.
McGee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chalke's thigh. Chalke counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chalke trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke is pulling down on McGee's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalke trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chalke holds on and takes a little breather.
Chalke 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: McGee (2) vs (2) Chalke
McGee is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chalke slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Chalke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chalke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee has his hands clasped together around Chalke's back. He's all about the action.
Chalke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chalke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Chalke 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalke is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chalke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGee wants to sweep but no luck.
Chalke content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McGee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chalke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGee (4) vs (2) Chalke
Chalke being controlled here, momentarily.
Chalke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McGee (4) vs (4) Chalke
Chalke content to stall in guard here.
Chalke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee wants to hit a switch here but Chalke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there! Score +3 for passing guard: McGee (4) vs (7) Chalke
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Chalke's attempts to control the action.
McGee is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chalke content just to control the position here.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Chalke maintains control.
Chalke controlling from the full mount.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Chalke's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to improve his position but Chalke has taken his back! Chalke has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McGee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chalke pushes McGee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Chalke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chalke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gotti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chalke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Chalke slips the punch.
Chalke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chalke looks to land a combination but Gotti avoids it well. #CL2#
Gotti moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gotti.
#TD2#
Gotti has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chalke uses from the top position.
Gotti can't keep his opponent in guard - Chalke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke working Gotti over with strikes.
Chalke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gotti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back.
Chalke wants to take a breather but Gotti is having none of it. #T1#
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Chalke has control of the leg.
Gotti is staying active underneath Chalke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotti is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chalke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chalke.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotti keeps working. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions off his back.
Chalke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotti tries to roll over but Chalke keeps him under control.
Gotti is not content to let Chalke control the position.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Chalke has control of the leg.
Chalke trying to control from half guard but Gotti is working away.
Gotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chalke is one step ahead there. #T3#
Chalke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chalke controls the position.
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chalke trying to control the action but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Chalke prevents Gotti from improving his position.
Chalke wants to take a breather but Gotti is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Gotti tries to roll over but Chalke keeps him under control.
Chalke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotti 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#
Chalke is positioning himself well to prevent Gotti advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chalke looks for the body kick but Gotti saw that one coming. #CL#
Chalke clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Gotti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chalke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Gotti working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gotti is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chalke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've been hearing good reports from Chalke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Gotti looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gotti trying to control momentarily.
Gotti avoiding Chalke 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Gotti tries to keep control of the position but Chalke is staying busy.#SUB2#
Gotti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Chalke fending off the submission attempt from Gotti.
Chalke trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Well, with Gotti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chalke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gotti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gotti keeps control of the position as Chalke tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gotti has his arm under Chalke's chin here. Game over son! Gotti squeezes tightly and Chalke is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Gotti!
A less than humble Don Gotti 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:
Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Judah thuds his right hand into Chalke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Chalke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Judah just manages to avoid it.
Chalke is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Judah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chalke.
Elijah Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah takes a swing at Chalke's ribcage but misses.
Chalke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Judah misses the body punch
letting Chalke counter with a right hand.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Chalke moved out of range nicely.
Judah works Chalke's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Chalke rushes Judah and presses him up against the cage.
Judah throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Judah.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah lands a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Judah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chalke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judah can pounce on him.
#CL#
Chalke gets a clinch.
Judah has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chalke tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Judah breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Judah misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Chalke clinches with his opponent.
Judah misses with a body punch.
Judah lands a nice uppercut.
Chalke slowing the pace effectively.
Chalke can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
A right handed body shot lands from Judah.
Judah lands an uppercut.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah tries to work over Chalke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chalke wants to take the fight to the mat but Judah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chalke blocking some punches.
#T3#
Chalke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Chalke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judah working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Chalke goes for a takedown attempt but Judah pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chalke staying out of range there.
Judah scores with a decent looking hook.
Chalke ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chalke has time to react.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick
and Chalke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalke is just out of range.
Chalke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chalke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chalke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah slips under a jab from Chalke.
Chalke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Chalke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Chalke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Judah swings for the body but Chalke moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Chalke moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Chalke moves into the clinch.
Judah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Judah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Judah misses with a left hand
and Chalke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chalke defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Chalke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Judah.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Judah.
Nice body kick from Chalke.
Judah lands with a good body shot.
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah dips to his left and cracks Chalke with an uppercut!
Judah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Judah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Chalke moves out of range easily. #T1#
Chalke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Chalke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Judah misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Elijah Judah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chalke looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Judah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Judah.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judah.
Judah misses with some punches.
Chalke blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Chalke ducks down to avoid it.
Chalke ducks under a wild hook from Judah.#CL#
Chalke rushes Judah and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah tries to circle away but Chalke has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Judah fails to land. #BC2#
Judah breaks the clinch.
Chalke ducks right into an uppercut from Judah.
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Judah lands a nice looking body kick.
Judah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chalke.
Judah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chalke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chalke, right into the meat.
Elijah Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chalke.
Chalke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chalke moves away.
As Judah backs away, Chalke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Judah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah misses the jab.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
It appears Chalke was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Judah lands a nice looking body shot.
Chalke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chalke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chalke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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!
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Chalke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Judah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judah throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range.
Judah looks to land a body kick but Chalke moved away.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chalke manages to avoid it.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Chalke saw that one coming.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Judah thows a body kick. Chalke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chalke avoids the body shot from Judah.
Chalke walks into a stiff left hand from Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chalke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Chalke's front leg but catches the back leg as Chalke tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chalke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chalke tries to clinch up but Judah circles away and keeps his distance.
Chalke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Judah swings for the body but Chalke moves out of range.
Chalke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Judah avoids it.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Chalke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Judah digs a good hook to Chalke's body.
Judah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Judah digs a good hook to Chalke's body.
Judah throws a lazy uppercut
and Chalke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chalke moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Judah finds it's target.#T2#
Judah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#
Chalke is rocked!
Chalke walks straight into a right hand from Judah - that's dropped him! Judah jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Chalke from any more punishment! Chalke complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elijah Judah!
An out of breath Elijah Judah 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:
Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Marshall swings for the body but Chalke moves out of range.
Chalke tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Chalke.
It looked like Chalke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshall.#CL#
Chalke closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Chalke.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Marshall is working Chalke over against the cage.
Chalke is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Chalke controls his hands.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Chalke's head. #T1#
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Marshall breaks the clinch.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Chalke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall misses with a right hand
and Chalke counters with a body kick.
Chalke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Chalke clinches with his opponent.
Chalke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marshall after a bit of a struggle.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chalke tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Chalke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Chalke slows down the pace here.
Chalke has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Marshall tries a body shot but Chalke blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall digs a right hand underneath Chalke's ribcage. Chalke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Marshall tries a body shot but Chalke blocks it.
Marshall presses Chalke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalke throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall. #T3#
Marshall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chalke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chalke wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chalke fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalke tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalke misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chalke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body.
Chalke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marshall up against the cage.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Chalke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Marshall rushes Chalke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chalke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
I was talking to Chalke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Chalke avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chalke.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Chalke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chalke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chalke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chalke backwards.
Chalke is stalling here.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Chalke lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chalke.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Marshall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chalke.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marshall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chalke tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Chalke back against the cage.
Chalke digs a right hand underneath Marshall's ribcage. Marshall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Chalke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall lands a right hand. #T2#
Chalke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Chalke looking to slow down the pace here.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Chalke.
Chalke is working Marshall over against the cage.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chalke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Chalke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tobias Marshall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Chalke.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall pushes Chalke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Marshall - that landed with a thud.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chalke taking a breather. #T4#
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalke can't get the takedown.
Marshall lands a body shot.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Chalke tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Chalke.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Chalke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Marshall catches Chalke right on the button with a cross.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Chalke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chalke wants to clinch.
Marshall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Chalke moves into range and clinches up with Marshall.
Nice body punch from Chalke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Chalke controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Chalke backwards. #T1#
Marshall misses with a body punch.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Chalke controls his hands.
Chalke is working for takedown but Marshall is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Chalke is trying to stall.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Marshall.
Chalke effectively controlling the action here.
Chalke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chalke is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Marshall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chalke moves in looking to clinch but Marshall pushes him off.
Marshall works over Chalke's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Chalke is rocked!#T2#
Marshall throws an uppercut from hell that sends Chalke clean off his feet! He's out cold! Marshall stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Marshall!
Tobias Marshall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Aspire 87: Green v McGee
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Chalke throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Chalke breaks away and moves out of range.
Chalke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chalke wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Chalke defending well.
Chalke is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Chalke is working away. #T1#
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chalke won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is keen to just control but Chalke is a slippery customer.
Gracie controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chalke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chalke misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Chalke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chalke works his way back into a safe position though.
Chalke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chalke works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.
Chalke is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chalke postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chalke defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chalke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chalke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chalke is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chalke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is trying to keep Chalke in close.
#SUB#
Chalke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chalke has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chalke is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chalke is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chalke is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rollo Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Bushido 69: Middleweight GP R2
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Sensei.
Chalke scores with a nice head shot.
Sensei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei lands an overhand right.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sensei manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sensei gets a double leg takedown into Chalke's guard.
Sensei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chalke keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Sensei 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.
Sensei throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Sensei has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei throwing strikes from guard but Chalke blocks nicely.
Chalke controlling Sensei's posture. #T1#
Sensei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sensei tries to score with some ground and pound. Chalke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sensei throws a strike aimed at the side of Chalke's head but Chalke avoids it well.
Sensei tries to score with some ground and pound. Chalke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sensei misses with the ground and pound.
Sensei misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chalke prevents Sensei from improving position.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T2#
Chalke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chalke trying to control from the bottom.
Chalke wants to get back to full guard.
Sensei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chalke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chalke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sensei.
Chalke pulls Sensei in close to prevent any damage.
Sensei throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Chalke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Chalke keeps moving.
Sensei won't allow Chalke to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chalke is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chalke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chalke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sensei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chalke.
Sensei keeping full guard, as Chalke tries to pass. #SUB#
Sensei is looking for a triangle but Chalke pushes his legs off easily.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sensei 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.
Chalke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chalke connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Sensei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chalke doesn't seem phased though.
Sensei slips under a jab from Chalke.
Chalke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sensei.
Sensei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sensei jabs Chalke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chalke throws a jab when Sensei was well out of range.
Chalke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sensei's head backwards.
Chalke avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Chalke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chalke throws out the jab.
Sensei takes a swing at Chalke's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Chalke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sensei misses with a right hand
and Chalke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Chalke thuds his right hand into Sensei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Chalke scores with a nice strike.
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sensei moves away.
Sensei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chalke avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei is looking to wear down Chalke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sensei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chalke.
Chalke tries to move into range but Sensei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Sensei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chalke's guard.
Sensei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalke 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.
Chalke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sensei's guard. #REVB#
Chalke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving.
Chalke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalke postures up in Sensei's guard and throws a big left but Sensei blocks it.
Chalke is working Sensei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chalke looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sensei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Chalke trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Chalke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
Chalke trying to control but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Chalke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sensei being controlled here, momentarily.
Sensei can't keep his opponent in guard - Chalke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chalke working over Sensei with some ground and pound. Sensei looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chalke is looking to take a break and control but Sensei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sensei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chalke.
Sensei is pressing down on Chalke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sensei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sensei will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cody Chalke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Chalke misses with a looping left.
Sensei scores with a jab.
A combination from Sensei does no damage.
Sensei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sensei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sensei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sensei throws a sloppy body shot
and Chalke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Sensei.
Chalke staying out of range there.
Chalke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei takes a swing at Chalke's ribcage but misses.
Sensei throws out a loose jab but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chalke scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei throws a right hand that misses
and Chalke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Chalke missing with a left hand there. Sensei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sensei seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Chalke shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sensei is backing up but Chalke catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sensei covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Chalke Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cody Chalke thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Baals motions for Chalke to come forward. Baals throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baals rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chalke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baals thinking.
Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chalke manages to avoid it.
Baals scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Chalke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baals goes for a double leg but Chalke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chalke continues to drive forward.
Chalke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chalke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chalke with a nice cross.
Baals takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baals steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chalke.
Baals pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Chalke misses its target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baals.
Harry Baals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baals misses with a hook. Chalke ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Baals tries to keep at a distance but Chalke has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Baals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baals misses with a body punch.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Chalke can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Chalke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Chalke.
Chalke scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Baals.
Baals tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chalke's elbow.
Baals tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Baals lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chalke is looking to improve his position.
Baals lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baals throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Baals is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chalke trying to hold on to Baals's head to control him but Baals postures up.
Baals thows a huge punch but Chalke dodges it nicely.
Baals thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chalke's head.
Baals is thwarting Chalke's attempts to control the position.
Chalke is controlling Baals's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baals sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chalke defending well though. #T3#
Chalke trying to control here.
Chalke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baals scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baals lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Baals there.
Chalke moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chalke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Baals is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Baals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Baals is looking for a triangle but Chalke pushes his legs off easily.
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound.
Chalke looking to pass the guard.
Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving.
Chalke stands up over Baals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Baals is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chalke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chalke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baals throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chalke staying out of range there.
Chalke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baals.
Chalke throws a right and a left that Baals avoids nicely.
Chalke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baals.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Baals. Those never looked like landing.
Baals changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baals with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chalke works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Baals clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Chalke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baals lands with a right to the head.
Chalke wants a takedown.
Chalke taking a breather.
Baals digs a right hand underneath Chalke's ribcage. Chalke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baals wants a takedown but no success here.
Baals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chalke can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Chalke can't find room to land a body shot as Baals controls the action.
Baals lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
Chalke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baals backwards.
Baals scores with a shoulder strike.
Chalke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baals misses with the head strike.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
A nice left hand lands by Baals.
#TD2#
Baals pulls guard successfully.
Harry Baals has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Baals working for a triangle but Chalke defends it easily.
Baals wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chalke's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Baals drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chalke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chalke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chalke! #REVR#
Chalke lands a nice forearm strike.
Chalke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Baals tries to improve position but can't.
Chalke lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Chalke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Baals's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baals is not content to let Chalke control the position.
Baals is looking to regain half guard here but Chalke keeps moving and retains side control.
Chalke trying to control the position but Baals is working away.
Chalke scoring with punches from side control.
Baals takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chalke cracks Baals with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chalke is looking to take a break and control but Baals is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Baals is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chalke winds up and cracks Baals with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baals has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chalke is nestled in close to Baals, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Baals is rocked!
The fighters are battling for position here. Baals manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Baals has his foot on Chalke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chalke works his way back into a safe position though.
Chalke wants to pass the guard but Baals is keeping the position.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Baals had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chalke defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Baals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chalke loads up on a big right hand but Baals slips the punch.
Baals lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Chalke looks to land a right hand but Baals moved out of range.
Baals looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalke is just out of range.
Chalke misses with a straight right.
Baals turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baals throws a lazy right hand but Chalke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baals lands a slapping body shot.
Baals fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Chalke.
Baals throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range. #CL#
Chalke clinches up with Baals and pushes him back against the ropes.
Baals lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals.
Baals is trying to pull guard but Chalke has him pressed against the ropes.
Baals gets underhooks to prevent Chalke's takedown attempt.
Baals misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Chalke has picked Baals up - he's going for a ride! Chalke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Baals is pressing down on Chalke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke is in close to Baals's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Chalke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Baals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chalke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chalke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chalke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baals's guard.
Baals tries to roll over but Chalke keeps him under control.
Chalke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baals keeps working.
Chalke prevents Baals from improving his position.
Baals moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Chalke stands up over Baals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke stopping the sweep attempt from Baals.
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chalke is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Baals is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chalke defends well.
Baals tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chalke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baals's head.#T4#
Baals 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.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Baals can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace.
Baals has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.
Baals is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him?
Baals wants to sweep but no luck.
Baals seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Baals working for a triangle but Chalke defends it easily.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baals 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Harry Baals!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Harry Baals!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Harry Baals!
Harry Baals wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Harry Baals 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:
Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Chalke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chalke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chalke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cody Chalke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chalke tries a body shot but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chalke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagomedov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chalke swivels and escapes.
Chalke tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chalke.
Nurmagomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Chalke struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chalke lands with a left to the head.
Chalke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Chalke to the mat but Chalke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Chalke stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Chalke is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chalke down to the mat. Chalke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chalke stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chalke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
#T2#
Chalke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chalke is pressed up against the ropes. Nurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chalke down to the mat. Chalke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov darts in and clinches Chalke up against the ropes.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Chalke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Chalke stalls.
A right hook to the body lands for Chalke.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chalke is defending well.
Nurmagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chalke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Chalke on the inside. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Chalke gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Chalke's hands but Chalke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Chalke.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chalke working over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Chalke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Chalke is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Chalke's head, controlling as best he can.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
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. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chalke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together around Chalke's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chalke pinned against the ropes. Chalke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Chalke.
Chalke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Chalke is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chalke's guard against the ropes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nurmagomedov has passed into side control.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nurmagomedov working away.
Chalke tries to improve position but can't.
Chalke is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chalke keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Chalke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chalke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chalke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nurmagomedov off and has taken his back!
Chalke is trying to stick to Nurmagomedov's back but Nurmagomedov is turning into Chalke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chalke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagomedov.
Chalke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chalke keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Chalke blocks nicely.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Chalke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov pulls Chalke in close to his closed guard and prevents Chalke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Chalke is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chalke's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chalke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Chalke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chalke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chalke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nurmagomedov can turn it around.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Chalke successfully pulls guard.
Chalke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chalke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Chalke is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Chalke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Chalke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches with his opponent.
Chalke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cody Chalke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Chalke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Chalke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chalke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chalke is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Chalke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chalke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Chalke lands a right hand.
Chalke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Chalke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Chalke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chalke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chalke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chalke breaks Nurmagomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chalke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Chalke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nurmagomedov is trying to keep Chalke in close.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Chalke looking to sit in guard and control but Nurmagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chalke pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position.
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Chalke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Chalke keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chalke 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Cody Chalke!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Cody Chalke!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cody Chalke thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Chalke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chalke's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Astalo cracks Chalke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Astalo finds it's way through Chalke's defenses.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chalke's calf.
Chalke wants to clinch up but Astalo keeps it at a distance.
Astalo thows a leg kick but Chalke checks it #TD2#
and Chalke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Astalo won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chalke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chalke lands an elbow.
Chalke scoring with punches and elbows.
Astalo tries to bench press Chalke off him but Chalke keeps the position.
Chalke scoring with punches and elbows.
Chalke controlling from side mount.
Astalo is trying to control Chalke's posture but Chalke avoids it. #T1#
Astalo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Astalo regains half guard.
Astalo has his hands clasped together around Chalke's back. He's all about the action.
Astalo wants to improve his position but Chalke is controlling well.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Astalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Astalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astalo tries to get out of the position.
Chalke winds up and cracks Astalo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chalke prevents Astalo from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chalke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Astalo is trying to get back to full guard.
Chalke lands strikes from half guard.
Chalke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chalke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
Chalke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Astalo is looking to improve his position.
Astalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chalke on the ground.
Chalke controlling the pace.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Chalke is thwarting Astalo's attempts to control the position.
Astalo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Astalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chalke working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Chalke seems content to control.
Astalo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chalke lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Chalke seems content to control.
Astalo is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Chalke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astalo is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Chalke.
Astalo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chalke has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Astalo tries to hold on but Chalke pushes him away.
Chalke lands a big elbow.
Chalke postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Astalo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chalke and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Nevzlin misses.
Nevzlin lands with an overhand left.
Cody Chalke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chalke has Nevzlin up against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nevzlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chalke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Chalke.
Chalke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nevzlin or not.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Chalke tries to throw a body punch but Nevzlin avoids it by throwing Chalke back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke is looking to control Nevzlin's arms but Nevzlin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chalke has his back to the ropes.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nevzlin blocks a body shot from Chalke.
Nevzlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chalke wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Chalke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nevzlin regains guard immediately. #T1#
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevzlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chalke throws a strike but Nevzlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chalke 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#
Nevzlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Chalke from advancing position.
Nevzlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chalke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nevzlin is controlling Chalke's trapped leg to prevent Chalke from advancing to side control.#T2#
Chalke with the ground and pound but Nevzlin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chalke postures up in Nevzlin's guard and throws a big left but Nevzlin blocks it.
Chalke throwing strikes from guard but Nevzlin blocks nicely.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nevzlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nevzlin keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Chalke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chalke postures up in Nevzlin's guard and throws a big left but Nevzlin blocks it.
Chalke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Chalke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nevzlin keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Nevzlin being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nevzlin throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nevzlin tries to keep at a distance but Chalke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nevzlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Chalke jumps guard.
Chalke has his hands on Nevzlin's head, controlling the position.
Chalke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Nevzlin won't allow Chalke to sweep him here.
Chalke keeping moving, preventing Nevzlin from controlling successfully.
Nevzlin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevzlin throwing strikes from guard but Chalke blocks nicely.
Nevzlin stopping the sweep attempt from Chalke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chalke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nevzlin counters with a straight right hand.
Nevzlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nevzlin misses with a looping right.
Chalke swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevzlin.
Nevzlin lands a jab to the nose.
Chalke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nevzlin wants to land a leg kick but Chalke is out of range.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nevzlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nevzlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chalke tries to clinch up.
Chalke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nevzlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nevzlin looks to land a right hand but Chalke moved out of range.#T1#
Chalke blocks a jab.#CL2#
Chalke darts in and clinches Nevzlin up against the ropes.
Chalke scores with a hook to the body.
Nevzlin tries to circle away but Chalke has him pinned against the ropes.
Chalke misses with a body punch.
Chalke avoiding damage.
Nevzlin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nevzlin wants to stall.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nevzlin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chalke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Chalke.
#TD2#
Chalke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Nevzlin keeps moving. #T2#
Chalke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke passes Nevzlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chalke is trying to control the action in half guard but Nevzlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chalke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chalke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nevzlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nevzlin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chalke scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevzlin is staying active underneath Chalke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Chalke prevents Nevzlin from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nevzlin is trying to maintain the position but Chalke is very close to passing his half guard.
Chalke lands strikes from half guard.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Chalke there.
Chalke passes into side control, despite Nevzlin's attempt to control the position.
Nevzlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chalke misses with the ground and pound.
Cody Chalke has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Chalke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chalke grinds an elbow into Nevzlin's temple. #ROC2#
Nevzlin is rocked!
Chalke lands a strong strike to the head of Nevzlin. That's dazed him! Chalke looking to finish here. Nevzlin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Chalke lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Chalke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Chalke.
Chalke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuznetsov is fending him off so far but Chalke persists. Nope, Kuznetsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Chalke moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chalke attempts a counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it well and moves away.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Chalke's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Chalke moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Chalke slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Chalke staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Chalke staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Chalke moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov lands with an overhand left.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Chalke tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Chalke avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
#T3#
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalke is just out of range.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chalke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov punishes Chalke's body with a nice straight punch.
Chalke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Chalke.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Chalke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chalke attempts a counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it well and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Chalke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chalke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chalke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Chalke moves out of range of the strikes.
Chalke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range.
Chalke moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Chalke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chalke moves away.
Chalke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.#T1#
Chalke slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Chalke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Chalke slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Chalke throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chalke blocks a jab.
Chalke is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Chalke ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Chalke counters with a single leg into guard. Kuznetsov didn't expect that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position here.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chalke 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.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chalke is one step ahead there.
Chalke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kuznetsov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chalke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chalke is controlling him. #T3#
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Chalke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
Chalke is stalling in the full guard.
Chalke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Chalke isn't so interested in that idea.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chalke stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Kuznetsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chalke cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Chalke works over Kuznetsov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Chalke is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Kuznetsov has his feet on Chalke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chalke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolai Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chalke moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Chalke strikes.
Chalke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chalke moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Chalke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chalke walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chalke avoids it easily.
Chalke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chalke slips under a jab.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Chalke avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Chalke moved out of range nicely.
Chalke tries to counter with a takedown but Kuznetsov is quick to defend against it.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov cracks Chalke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chalke ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Kuznetsov drops Chalke with a naaaaasty hook - Chalke is in real trouble here! Kuznetsov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Our winner, Nikolai Kuznetsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Bushido 46: Al As vs. Darko
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Aziz swings widly with a right hand
and Chalke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aziz misses with a jab to the body
and Chalke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Aziz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chalke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aziz looking to control but instead Chalke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Aziz trying to control from half guard but Chalke is working away.
Chalke is looking to improve his position.
Chalke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aziz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chalke is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Aziz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chalke sees it coming and defends easily.
Chalke 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.
Chalke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aziz trying to mount his opponent but Chalke defends it.
Aziz is keen to just control but Chalke is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Aziz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chalke wants to control but Aziz is keeping busy.
#T1#
Aziz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chalke is looking to improve his position.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Chalke is defending well.
Chalke trying to control here.
Chalke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aziz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalke 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.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Chalke is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chalke working a defensive guard here.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Chalke is keeping the position.
Chalke is pulling down on Aziz's head. It's preventing any offense from Aziz, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aziz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chalke is retaining full guard.
Aziz trying to control but Chalke is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aziz lands a nice looking body shot.
Aziz misses with an uppercut.
Aziz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz takes a swing at Chalke's ribcage but misses.
Chalke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chalke lands with a nice body punch.
Chalke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Chalke.
Aziz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aziz lands with a cross.
Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chalke has time to react.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
Aziz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
Chalke misses with an uppercut.
Aziz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chalke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aziz thinking.
Chalke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chalke ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Chalke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aziz at a distance.
Chalke throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
Aziz lands an overhand right.
Chalke drops his hands momentarily and Aziz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Aziz.
Aziz misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aziz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chalke.
Chalke connects with a body shot that sends Aziz's belly button to the back.
Aziz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chalke fails with a takedown attempt.
Aziz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that round.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aziz manages to avoid it.#TD#
Aziz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chalke is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold.
Chalke trying to control but Aziz postures up.
#SUB#
Aziz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chalke is just riding it out for now. Aziz eventually gives up the hold.
Chalke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aziz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aziz's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz tries to escape but Chalke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chalke punches Aziz on the ear. #T1#
Chalke is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Aziz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Chalke trying to control momentarily.
Aziz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chalke wants to take a breather but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ganja Ninjas, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chalke working the head and body with strikes.
Chalke winds up and cracks Aziz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aziz is refusing to be controlled, as Chalke sits in half guard.
Chalke 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.
Chalke working Aziz over with strikes.
Chalke drops an elbow to the side of Aziz's head.
Aziz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Chalke won't allow Aziz to sweep him here.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aziz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chalke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Aziz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aziz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chalke doesn't defend quickly enough and Aziz has managed to lock this one up! Can Chalke escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aziz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 28
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Chalke misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Stafford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Stafford's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stafford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chalke.
Donk. Chalke catches Stafford right on the button with a cross.
Stafford needs to keep his hands up - Chalke had a free shot at his head there.
Chalke looks to throw the jab but Stafford is out of range.
Chalke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stafford momentarily.
Chalke cracks Stafford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chalke connects with a right hand. Stafford shakes it off.
Cody Chalke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Chalke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stafford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stafford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chalke moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stafford drops his hands momentarily and Chalke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chalke 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.
Stafford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chalke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Stafford throws out a loose jab but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Chalke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stafford doesn't seem phased though.
Chalke steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Stafford is out on his feet! Chalke sets himself and nearly takes Stafford's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cody Chalke thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
AFL Asylum 25
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Chalke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chalke. Klim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klim throwing a counter right hand but Chalke manages to avoid it.
Chalke throws a body punch but Klim moves out of range.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke cracks Klim with an open hand slap.
Chalke misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Klim counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Klim is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chalke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klim to the mat. Klim regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chalke wants to pass the guard but Klim is keeping the position.
Klim keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Klim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chalke is working Klim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Chalke throwing strikes but missing.
Chalke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klim is keeping the position for now.
Klim wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
Klim keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Klim has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.
Chalke tries to free his leg and advance position but Klim is retaining full guard.
Klim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chalke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke slips nicely into half guard.
Klim is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Klim wants to control but Chalke is keeping busy.
Chalke is taking a breather. Klim says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chalke working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chalke is nestled in close to Klim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chalke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chalke lands with a punch from half guard.
Klim regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chalke won't allow Klim to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klim is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chalke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chalke wants to stand and escape but Klim is having none of it. #T4#
Chalke wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chalke is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Klim looking for a sweep. Not yet Klim, not yet.
Chalke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chalke tries to free his leg and advance position but Klim is retaining full guard.
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klim trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chalke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klim's guard.
Chalke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Klim is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chalke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klim manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Klim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chalke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chalke punishes Klim's body with a nice straight punch.
Klim is looking to score with low kicks.
Chalke throws an off balance right hand
and Klim counters with a straight right hand.
Chalke scores with a body shot.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klim manages to avoid it.
Chalke throws a lazy right hand but Klim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke throws a hook but Klim blocks it.
Chalke misses with the combination.
Cody Chalke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalke lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Chalke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klim manages to avoid it.
Chalke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klim.
Klim looks to land a combination. Chalke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chalke just misses with a punch to the body.
Klim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Klim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chalke.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
Klim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chalke misses with a jab to the body
and Klim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Klim throws out a loose jab but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chalke. Klim does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Chalke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chalke.
Klim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalke lands a really nice looking cross but Klim seems unphased.
Klim avoids the body shot from Chalke.
Klim tries to bum rush Chalke with a series of wild strikes but Chalke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chalke lands a jab to the nose.
Klim tries to move into range but Chalke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Klim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chalke throws a body punch but Klim moves out of range.
Chalke closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Klim! Chalke dives in looking to finish! Klim 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 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 22
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Lensink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chalke.
Chalke keeps the fight on the outside.
Lensink looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalke is just out of range.
Lensink misses with a straight right.
Chalke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lensinks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Quinten Lensink has been cut.
Lensink digs a good body shot into Chalke's ribs.
Chalke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lensink misses with a body shot.
Chalke looks to score with a jab to the body but Lensink is just out of range.
Lensink takes one on the button.
Lensink is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chalke.
Chalke throwing a counter right hand but Lensink manages to avoid it.
Lensink throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke misses the shot to the body.
Lensink misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chalke. Lensink does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lensink let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lensink moves away.#T1#
Chalke throws a nice looking combination but Lensink bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
Lensink misses with a straight right.
Lensink fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lensink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chalke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lensink.
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
Lensink tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chalke defends well and Lensink ends up having to push Chalke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lensink doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lensink throws a hook to the side of Chalke's head but Chalke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chalke looks to score with a jab to the body but Lensink is just out of range.
Lensink throws a body shot but no joy.
Chalke misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chalke.
Lensink is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chalke.
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lensink.
#T2#
Lensink with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chalke to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lensink throws a shot from downtown. Chalke moves away and avoids it.
Cody Chalke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chalke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chalke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lensink.
Chalke scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Chalke.
Chalke digs a good body shot into Lensink's ribs.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
Chalke is looking to wear down Lensink with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lensink moves away.
Quinten Lensink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chalke.#ROC#
Lensink is rocked!
Chalke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chalke scores with a body shot.
Lensink looks winded!
Nice body punch from Chalke.
Chalke lands a body shot.
Lensink swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chalke counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Chalke lands a nice hook to Lensink's body. Lensink takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chalke jabs Lensink to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lensink doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chalke lands a nice hook to Lensink's body. Lensink takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chalke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chalke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lensink is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chalke lands with a nice body punch.
Chalke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lensink takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chalke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lensink stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lensink on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lensink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chalke.
Chalke connects with a body shot.
Chalke lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Chalke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chalke punishes Lensink's body with a nice straight punch.
Lensink is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chalke.
Lensink is still on wobbly legs! Can Chalke finish him?
Chalke digs a good hook to Lensink's body.
Chalke circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lensink to the canvas! Lensink doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chalke keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cody Chalke thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Chalke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chalke.
Chalke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OQuinn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Chalke misses.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
Chalke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OQuinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OQuinn connects with a body shot.
OQuinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OQuinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chalke on the side of the head.
A slow jab from OQuinn misses its intended target.
It looked like Chalke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OQuinn.
Chalke has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chalke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OQuinn.
A looping hook to the body misses from OQuinn. Chalke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chalke. OQuinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Chalke is looking for a counter combo.
OQuinn's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OQuinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
OQuinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OQuinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OQuinn scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Chalke.
OQuinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chalke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Chalke.
Chalke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Chalke.
Chalke looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
Chalke punishes OQuinn's body with a nice straight punch.
OQuinn swings for the body but Chalke moves out of range.
Chalke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn tries to clinch but Chalke is having none of it.
OQuinn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
OQuinn throws a looping overhand right but Chalke ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and OQuinn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chalke. OQuinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
OQuinn throws out a counter right but Chalke avoids it with no problem.
Chalke just misses with a punch to the body.
Chalke throws a nice looking combination but OQuinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OQuinn scores with a nice strike.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OQuinn manages to avoid it.
OQuinn misses with a hook.
OQuinn misses with a body punch
and Chalke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OQuinn scores with the left hand. Chalke knows he should have avoided that one.
Chalke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chalke works OQuinn's body with a nice hook.#T3#
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OQuinn throws a hook to the side of Chalke's head but Chalke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chalke walks into a straight right hand from OQuinn.
Chalke misses with a wild body shot.
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Chalke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, jab by OQuinn - just one landing.
OQuinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chalke was well out of range. Poor timing from OQuinn.
Damien OQuinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OQuinn throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range.
Chalke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OQuinn.
Chalke loads up on a big right hand but OQuinn slips the punch.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Chalke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
OQuinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Chalke.
OQuinn lands a head shot.
Chalke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OQuinn moves away.
Chalke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OQuinn throws a lazy right hand but Chalke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chalke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OQuinn doesn't seem bothered though.
OQuinn moves in looking to clinch but Chalke pushes him off.
It looked like Chalke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OQuinn.
Chalke connects with a body shot.
OQuinn tries to clinch up but Chalke circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Chalke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OQuinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chalke moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Chalke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OQuinn slips under a jab from Chalke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Chalke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
OQuinn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chalke keeps the fight on the outside.
Chalke scores with a body shot.
Chalke lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from OQuinn misses its intended target.
Chalke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chalke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OQuinn.
OQuinn misses with a hook. Chalke ducked under it nicely.
Chalke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chalke has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OQuinn manages to avoid it.
Chalke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OQuinn manages to avoid it.
OQuinn scores with a nice right hand.
Chalke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Chalke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OQuinn lands a lovely overhand right.
OQuinn lands a right hook to the body.
Chalke is looking to wear down OQuinn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chalke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chalke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
Chalke connects with a body shot that sends OQuinn's belly button to the back.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OQuinn is looking to clinch.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chalke scores with a shot to the body.
Chalke throws a series of punches but OQuinn avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by OQuinn.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OQuinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chalke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chalke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chalke throws out a powerful jab.
Chalke throws a sloppy body shot
and OQuinn counters with a straight right hand.
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Chalke just misses with a punch to the body.
OQuinn stuns Chalke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OQuinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chalke. OQuinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by OQuinn.
A shot to the liver by Chalke. Beautiful body shot.
Chalke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OQuinn.
Cody Chalke is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like OQuinn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chalke throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from OQuinn misses.
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
OQuinn throws a hook but Chalke blocks it.#CL2#
OQuinn forces Chalke back against the cage and clinches.
Chalke dodges an elbow strike from OQuinn.
I was talking to Chalke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OQuinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chalke controlling the action here for a moment.
OQuinn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chalke blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
OQuinn working aggressively here.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
OQuinn letting Chalke take a breather here.
OQuinn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Chalke pulls guard.
Chalke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
OQuinn being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chalke pushes down on OQuinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Chalke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
OQuinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chalke slips under a jab from OQuinn.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chalke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chalke throws a body punch but OQuinn moves out of range.
Chalke misses the shot to the body.
Chalke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Chalke digs a good body shot into OQuinn's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by OQuinn.
Chalke scores with a hook to the body. OQuinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OQuinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chalke.
Chalke thuds a left hand into OQuinn's body.
Jab from Chalke.#T1#
Chalke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chalke.#TD#
Chalke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chalke lands in his opponent's guard.
OQuinn being controlled here, momentarily.
Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OQuinn is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Chalke looking to hit a scissor sweep but OQuinn is one step ahead there. #T2#
OQuinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OQuinn looking to pass the guard.
OQuinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Chalke pulls OQuinn in to control the position.
OQuinn advances position into side control!
Chalke is not content to let OQuinn control the position.
Chalke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chalke wants to control but OQuinn postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke misses the shot to the body.
Damien OQuinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OQuinn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and OQuinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cody Chalke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chalke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chalke, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cody Chalke!
After the big win, Cody Chalke made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Chalke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OQuinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damien OQuinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for OQuinn.
Chalke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn tries to clinch but Chalke is having none of it.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.
OQuinn slips under a jab.
OQuinn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chalke swats away the attempt to clinch by OQuinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chalke manages to avoid it.
OQuinn missing with a left hand there. Chalke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chalke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chalke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OQuinn.#T1##CL2#
OQuinn pushes Chalke up against the cage in a clinch.
Chalke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OQuinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OQuinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
OQuinn has Chalke pushed against the cage.
Chalke blocks the elbow strike.
Chalke is trying to drag OQuinn to the mat but OQuinn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Chalke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OQuinn.
Chalke can't get the takedown.
#T2##TD#
Chalke has clasped his hands together around OQuinn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
OQuinn struggling a bit here.
OQuinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chalke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on OQuinn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OQuinn parries the strikes from Chalke easily there. Chalke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OQuinn to escape.
Chalke taking a breather here.
OQuinn taking a bit of punishment here - Chalke scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OQuinn tries to bench press Chalke off him but Chalke keeps the position.
Chalke cracks OQuinn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OQuinn gets back to half guard.
Chalke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Chalke is thwarting OQuinn's attempts to control the position.
OQuinn wants to get back to his feet.
Chalke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OQuinn is trying to maintain the position but Chalke is very close to passing his half guard.
Chalke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OQuinn is looking to improve his position.
Chalke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OQuinn is looking to control Chalke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OQuinn avoid being mounted?
OQuinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
OQuinn trying to hold on to Chalke's head to control him but Chalke postures up.
Chalke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chalke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
OQuinn wants to control but Chalke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chalke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OQuinn can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke lands strikes from half guard.
Chalke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OQuinn defending well though.
OQuinn is trying to escape back to his feet but Chalke uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Chalke looks up at the clock and then as OQuinn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chalke smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Chalke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from OQuinn misses.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
Chalke avoids the body shot from OQuinn.
Chalke misses with a body shot.
OQuinn wants to counter the offense by Chalke and move into the clinch position.
OQuinn works the jab nicely.
OQuinn tries to clinch but Chalke moves out of range.
OQuinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chalke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
Chalke feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OQuinn tries to avoid it but Chalke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OQuinn to the ground. OQuinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chalke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Chalke.
OQuinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OQuinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chalke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Chalke lunges at OQuinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OQuinn's hand.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chalke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chalke or perhaps it was just good defense by OQuinn, which made it look bad.
Chalke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OQuinn momentarily.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalke.
Chalke throws the left hand but OQuinn avoids the punch easily.
OQuinn throws a jab when Chalke was well out of range.
Chalke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Chalke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from OQuinn.#T2##CL2#
OQuinn instigates a clinch.
OQuinn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chalke blocks the elbow strike.
OQuinn scores with a nice hook to the head.
OQuinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chalke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OQuinn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OQuinn lands an elbow inside.
OQuinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalke takes an elbow to the temple.
OQuinn lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.#T3#
OQuinn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OQuinn lands a nice uppercut.
OQuinn is trying to maintain a safe position but Chalke gets an underhook and turns OQuinn into the cage.
OQuinn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OQuinn throws an elbow but it misses.
OQuinn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OQuinn stalling against the cage.
OQuinn has a couple of punches blocked by Chalke.
#TD#
Chalke drags the fight down to the ground.
OQuinn being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
OQuinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OQuinn wants to control from the top but Chalke keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cody Chalke's cut.
That's time! Chalke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from OQuinn misses its intended target.
OQuinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by OQuinn.
Chalke defending well as OQuinn loads up on a big left hand.
Chalke moves out of range of the strikes.
Chalke closes the distance and clinches up with OQuinn, looking for a takedown. Chalke pushes OQuinn against the cage but OQuinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chalke looks to throw the jab but OQuinn is out of range. #TD#
Chalke gets a takedown into half guard.
OQuinn is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Chalke.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chalke in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Chalke wants to pass the guard but OQuinn is defending well.
Chalke is nestled in close to OQuinn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OQuinn is trying to maintain the position but Chalke is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to OQuinn's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. OQuinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chalke won't allow OQuinn to sweep him here.
OQuinn trying to control the position.
Chalke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OQuinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OQuinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chalke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OQuinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OQuinn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chalke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing that Chalke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chalke won't allow OQuinn to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chalke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL2#
Chalke gets tackled into the cage by OQuinn. OQuinn maintains the clinch.
OQuinn lands a nice elbow.
OQuinn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OQuinn throws a head punch that misses.
Chalke avoids the elbow strike from OQuinn, against the cage.
OQuinn throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Chalke.
OQuinn slows down the pace here.
Chalke stalling.
OQuinn throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
OQuinn misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
OQuinn breaks from the clinch.
OQuinn's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OQuinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OQuinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
OQuinn takes a swing at Chalke's ribcage but misses.
Chalke misses with a body kick.
OQuinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chalke.
OQuinn looks to land a right hand but Chalke moved out of range.
Chalke throws a hook but OQuinn avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OQuinn throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range.
Chalke looks to land a left hand but OQuinn moved out of range nicely.
OQuinn tries to clinch there but Chalke circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien OQuinn.
I think OQuinn 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Chalke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alves to the ground. Chalke is now in Alves's guard.
Chalke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chalke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chalke defends well.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace.#T1#
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Chalke wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chalke landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalke looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chalke's guard. #T2#
Alves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chalke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chalke has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alves tries to stand and escape but Chalke actually recovers to full guard.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chalke is proving hard to escape from.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Chalke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Chalke content to stall in guard here.
Alves is trying to control the position but Chalke postures up.
Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chalke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chalke trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chalke landing with the ground and pound.
Chalke connects with a couple of short punches.
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalke distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chalke cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Chalke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chalke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chalke lands some shots froms side control.
Alves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alves tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Chalke controls the position.
Chalke tries to move to mount but Alves blocks the move with his legs.
Alves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chalke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke scoring with punches and elbows.
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alves on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Chalke tries to advance to mount but Alves denies him.
Alves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chalke wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Chalke working the ground and pound.
Cody Chalke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chalke working the body and head with strikes.
Chalke landing a few strikes.
Chalke lands a nice forearm strike.
Chalke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chalke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Chalke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Alves is trying to escape the position but Chalke is controlling the position.
Alves struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves taking a bit of punishment here - Chalke scoring with strikes.
Alves can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves tries to improve position but can't.
Chalke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Chalke scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chalke trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is trying to escape the position but Chalke is controlling the position.
Chalke working the body and head with strikes.
Chalke lands a few punches from side control.
Chalke wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Chalke cracks Alves with a big elbow.
Chalke trying to control the position but Alves is working away. #T4#
Alves on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chalke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chalke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alves is being controlled here.
Chalke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Chalke laying and praying for a moment but Alves takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chalke is taking a breather. Alves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Chalke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alves to the ground. Chalke is now in Alves's guard.
Chalke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chalke's guard. #REVR#
Chalke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alves wants to control from the top but Chalke keeps moving.
Chalke trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Alves stands and throws Chalke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alves looking to control but instead Chalke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chalke keeps working. #SUB#
Alves is working for a kimura here but Chalke manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alves's guard.
#SUB#
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Chalke stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chalke looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chalke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chalke looking for a sweep. Not yet Chalke, not yet. #T3#
Chalke has Alves pulled in close to control his posture.
Alves trying to control but Chalke is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chalke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chalke pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chalke is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Chalke gets caught napping as Alves dives in and scores a takedown. Chalke manages to retain guard.
Chalke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chalke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Alves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chalke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alves, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Carlos Alves.
Well Chalke 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Chalke!
A very excited looking Cody Chalke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Carlos Alves had this to say: 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Wrestling and life are that way. So im going To train harder for the next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Chalke tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Vela throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chalke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vela is in Chalke's guard.
Vela has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chalke is proving hard to escape from.
Vela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vela trying to control but Chalke is working from the bottom.
Chalke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vela manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vela throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vela wants to stand but Chalke is controlling the position.
Vela can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chalke controls the pace.#T1#
Chalke advances to half guard.
Chalke is trying to control. Vela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vela keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vela trying to get back to full guard but Chalke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vela is desperately trying to improve his position but Chalke has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Vela that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chalke scoring with strikes but Vela is staying in there. #T2#
Vela tries to hold on but Chalke postures up.
Chalke controlling the position easily from mount.
Chalke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chalke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC#
Vela is rocked!
Vela is looking to get to half guard.
Vela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vela is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him?
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!
Chalke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vela takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Chalke's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
In his post fight interview, Cody Chalke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BeastMode USA
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
The Notourious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chalke tries to counter with a takedown but The Notourious is quick to defend against it.
The Notourious throws a looping overhand right but Chalke ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Chalke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Notourious on his heels. He'll look to pass The Notourious's guard now, I'm sure.
The Notourious wants to sweep but no luck.
Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Notourious is trying to control the position but Chalke postures up.
Chalke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chalke won't allow The Notourious to sweep him here. #T1#
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke cracks The Notourious with a solid left hand.
Chalke is working The Notourious over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Notourious wants to sweep but no luck.
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
The Notourious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chalke defends it easily.#T2#
Chalke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
Chalke stays in close to The Notourious's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chalke controlling from the top position. #T3#
Chalke is in close to The Notourious's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Notourious controls Chalke momentarily but Chalke frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chalke wants to pass the guard but The Notourious is keeping the position.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke is in close to The Notourious's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalke scoring with some ground and pound.
Chalke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The Notourious has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.
Chalke distracts The Notourious with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chalke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke landing with the ground and pound.
The Notourious wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Notourious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chalke momentarily.
The Notourious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Notourious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chalke.
A nice side step and The Notourious releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chalke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Notourious darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conor The Notourious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalke moves out of range as The Notourious strikes.
The Notourious lands with a shot to the body.
The Notourious misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Notourious staying out of range there.
The Notourious throws a jab but it's blocked by Chalke.
The Notourious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chalke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Notourious throws a lazy right hand but Chalke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The Notourious throws a body punch but Chalke moves out of range.
The Notourious looks to throw the jab but Chalke is out of range.
Chalke tries to counter with a takedown but The Notourious is quick to defend against it.
Chalke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Notourious can do to turn this around?
Chalke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Notourious.
The Notourious lands a nice looking body shot.
The Notourious misses with a body shot.
Chalke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conor The Notourious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chalke looking to score a takedown here. The Notourious is defending well but Chalke drives through and ends up in The Notourious's guard.
Chalke is in close to The Notourious's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chalke content to stall in guard here.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Chalke controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
The Notourious escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chalke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chalke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chalke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chalke 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.#T3#
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke preventing the sweep.
Chalke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
The Notourious wants to sweep here but Chalke controlling him for the moment.
Chalke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Notourious's head.
Chalke won't allow The Notourious to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chalke scoring with some ground and pound.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
The Notourious is rocked!
Chalke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke with a nice head shot there.
The Notourious is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him?
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cody Chalke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Notourious lands with a hook. Chalke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Notourious seems to have recovered his senses.
Chalke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Notourious.
Chalke slips a jab from The Notourious.#TD#
The Notourious gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chalke working some strikes from top position.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.#T1#
The Notourious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chalke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chalke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Notourious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chalke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Notourious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chalke stands up over The Notourious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chalke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Notourious's head.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Chalke won't allow The Notourious to get back to his feet.
Chalke chips away with some ground and pound.
Chalke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chalke 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.
Chalke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Notourious's head.
Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chalke cracks The Notourious with a solid left hand.
Chalke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chalke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Notourious for as long as he can get away with.
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Notourious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Notourious being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Notourious staying out of range there.
It seemed like The Notourious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chalke takes a swing at The Notourious's ribcage but misses.
The Notourious looks to land a right hand but Chalke moved out of range.
The Notourious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Notourious throws a shot from downtown. Chalke moves away and avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Chalke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chalke lands in his opponent's guard.
Chalke lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Chalke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chalke, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 3
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Varma takes the fight into the clinch.
Chalke has Varma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chalke takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma.
Varma misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Varma.
Varma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Varma lands a right hand.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Varma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Varma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Varma. #ROC2#
Chalke is rocked!
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Chalke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chalke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chalke.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chalke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Varma.
Chalke blocks an uppercut.
Varma swings wildly with an uppercut but Chalke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varma throws a punch but it's blocked by Chalke.
Varma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chalke blocking some punches.
Varma misses with the head strike.
Varma has Chalke pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Chalke is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Varma - that's hurt Chalke badly! Oh, another knee lands and Chalke is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Chalke doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). No Oha Se Varma!
No Oha Se Varma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 2
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chalke misses the jab.
Rannalla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rannalla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rannalla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chalke doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Chalke dives in and scores a takedown into Rannalla's guard.
Chalke controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke 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.
Chalke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rannalla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chalke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rannalla circles away.#TD#
Chalke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chalke stalling.
Chalke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Chalke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rannalla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chalke.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
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. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to Rannalla's temple.
Chalke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chalke 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. #T3#
Chalke throwing shots but Rannalla is blocking nicely.
Chalke controlling the action here.
Chalke is nestled in close to Rannalla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rannalla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chalke.
Rannalla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chalke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chalke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chalke working over Rannalla with some ground and pound. Rannalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chalke looks to land a strike but Rannalla avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chalke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Chalke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chalke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chalke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rannalla is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rannalla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chalke throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chalke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chalke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chalke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rannalla pinned against the cage. Rannalla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Chalke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rannalla on his heels. He'll look to pass Rannalla's guard now, I'm sure.
Rannalla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chalke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chalke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rannalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chalke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chalke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rannalla can do to turn this around?
Chalke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chalke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chalke tries to free his leg and advance position but Rannalla is retaining full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chalke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rannalla keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chalke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chalke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chalke advances position into side control!
Rannalla is looking for a sweep.
Rannalla is breathing heavily.#T3#
Chalke controlling the position.
Rannalla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chalke lands a few punches from side control.
Rannalla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chalke takes a little break here. Rannalla wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chalke scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Chalke working the head with strikes.
Chalke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rannalla seems a little lost for a moment, as Chalke dominates the positioning.
Rannalla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rannalla is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chalke controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalke cracks Rannalla with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chalke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rannalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chalke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chalke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chalke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rannalla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rannalla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chalke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chalke seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chalke drops an elbow to the side of Rannalla's head. #ROC#
Rannalla is rocked!
Chalke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke is taking a breather. Rannalla says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rannalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rannalla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chalke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chalke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chalke lands with a punch from half guard.
Chalke lands with a punch from half guard.
Chalke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rannalla is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him?
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. Chalke connects with a nice short shot to Rannalla's temple. #T2#
Chalke lands a big elbow - Rannalla is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chalke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke 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:
QFC Tournament 621 Round 1
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Somboon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chalke attempts a counter takedown but Somboon avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Somboon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chalke's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somboon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalke has his hands on Somboon's head, controlling the position.
Somboon trying to control but Chalke is working from the bottom.
Somboon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chalke controlling Somboon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke looking for a sweep. Not yet Chalke, not yet. #T1#
Somboon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chalke is keeping the position for now.
Chalke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Somboon with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chalke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chalke lands in his opponent's guard.
Chalke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Somboon working a defensive guard here.
Chalke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Chalke wants to control from the top but Somboon keeps moving.
Chalke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Somboon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chalke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chalke lands a couple of elbows.
Chalke prevents Somboon from getting back to his feet.
Chalke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chalke trying to control but Somboon is working from the bottom.
Somboon has momentary wrist control but Chalke slips an elbow through the middle.
Chalke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Somboon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chalke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chalke postures up and lands a big shot to Somboon's brow. #T3#
Chalke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Somboon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chalke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Somboon keeping moving, preventing Chalke from controlling successfully.
Chalke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chalke postures up and lands a big shot to Somboon's brow.
Chalke slips nicely into half guard.
Chalke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chalke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Somboon! #T4#
Chalke controlling from the full mount.
Chalke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chalke 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.
Chalke lands a big shot there that rocks Somboon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Somboon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chalke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chalke with a couple of short strikes.
Chalke scoring with strikes but Somboon is staying in there.
Chalke avoids the attempt from Somboon to control.
Chalke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Chalke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Chalke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Somboon is trying to defend but Chalke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chalke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chalke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somboon can do to turn this around?
Chalke controlling the pace for now.
Cody Chalke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chalke raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalke landing strikes from the mount.
Somboon tries to reverse the position but Chalke maintains control.
Chalke content just to control the position here.
Somboon wants to control but Chalke is having none of it.#T1#
Chalke landing shots from mount.
Chalke lands a big elbow.
Somboon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chalke controlling the pace for now.
Chalke cracks Somboon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chalke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chalke breaks from Somboon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Somboon is in a horrible position here. Chalke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#
Somboon is rocked!
Somboon is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Chalke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chalke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Somboon looks a forlorn figure.
Somboon is still in real trouble! Can Chalke finish him?
Chalke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Somboon looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chalke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Somboon seems to have recovered his senses.
Chalke working the ground and pound effectively.
Chalke trying to control but Somboon is having none of it.
Chalke punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Chalke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Somboon looks a forlorn figure.
Chalke prevents Somboon from getting the reversal.
Somboon is bucking up trying to escape but Chalke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Somboon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chalke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Somboon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#
It looks like Arthit Somboon has been cut.
Chalke postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Somboon out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Chalke goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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