PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Broadbent (ranked 1470 p4p, 1286 weight class) and Obina Chuckwu (ranked 212 p4p, 189 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Broadbent
vs
Chuckwu

190 cm
26
220
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
208
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Broadbent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obina Chuckwu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Broadbent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chuckwu wants to sweep but no luck.

Chuckwu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent controlling from the top position.
Broadbent postures up and lands a big shot to Chuckwu's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckwu trying to keep a closed guard but Broadbent is proving a slippery customer.
Chuckwu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Broadbent scoring with punches to the head and body.

Chuckwu has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Broadbent postures up.
Broadbent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Chuckwu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent controlling from the top position.
Broadbent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuckwu wants to sweep here but Broadbent controlling him for the moment.
Broadbent throws an elbow that misses. Chuckwu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadbent's guard. Nice move by Chuckwu!

Chuckwu postures up in Broadbent's guard and throws a big left but Broadbent blocks it.
Broadbent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuckwu manages to get himself to full guard.

Broadbent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chuckwu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Chuckwu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chuckwu's head.
Chuckwu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Broadbent has passed into side control.
Chuckwu is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuckwu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Broadbent off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Chuckwu.
Chuckwu is trying to stick to Broadbent's back but Broadbent is turning into Chuckwu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chuckwu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadbent.
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadbent landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckwu keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Broadbent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Broadbent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chuckwu keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
Broadbent lands a couple of digs.

Chuckwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadbent is aware though and is defending well.
Broadbent trying to control but Chuckwu is working from the bottom.
Steve Broadbent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuckwu wants to sweep but no luck.
Broadbent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuckwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Chuckwu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Broadbent stacks Chuckwu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Broadbent!
Chuckwu prevents Broadbent from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckwu is trying to get back to half guard.
Chuckwu wants to control but Broadbent postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Broadbent trying to control the position but Chuckwu is working away.
Chuckwu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Broadbent's best efforts.
Broadbent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuckwu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chuckwu wants to improve his position but Broadbent is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broadbent passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chuckwu is desperately trying to improve his position but Broadbent has a good base and remains in mount.
Broadbent controlling from mount.

Broadbent swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chuckwu is now in Broadbent's guard. A big mistake from Broadbent there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadbent trying to control the position.
Chuckwu won't allow Broadbent to sweep him here.
Broadbent has control of Chuckwu's left arm, preventing Chuckwu from doing any damage.

Broadbent is looking for a triangle but Chuckwu pushes his legs off easily.
Broadbent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuckwu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Broadbent's head.
Chuckwu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Broadbent's head.
Broadbent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chuckwu pushing down on Broadbent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Broadbent is looking to improve his position.
Chuckwu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Ground and pound from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Broadbent's hands, connecting with Broadbent's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuckwu connects with a nice short shot to Broadbent's temple.

Broadbent is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chuckwu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Broadbent's hands, connecting with Broadbent's forehead.
Oh Broadbent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuckwu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Broadbent is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chuckwu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Broadbent from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chuckwu! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
A relieved looking Obina Chuckwu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.