PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Durrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Oberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Durrine
vs
Oberg

170 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Durrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Oberg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durrine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Durrine tries to pass to full mount but Oberg defends it.

Oberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Durrine.
Durrine is trying to control. Oberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Durrine is working for a submission of some sort.
Oberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durrine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oberg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Durrine goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oberg turns into him and now he's in Durrine's guard.
Oberg lands a couple of elbows.
Oberg won't allow Durrine to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Oberg stands up and waves to Durrine to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Oberg misses with a double jab.
Oberg throws a leg kick but Durrine checks it.
Oberg swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Durrine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oberg throws a head kick that misses

and Durrine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oberg's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oberg has Durrine pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durrine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durrine tries to free his leg and advance position but Oberg is retaining full guard.
Durrine is stalling in the full guard.

Durrine has gone for a leg lock! Oberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durrine's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durrine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oberg has managed to get both his arms back between Durrine's legs - danger averted.

Durrine looking for a guillotine here but Oberg defends easily.
Oberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Durrine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Durrine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oberg rolls with it to try and escape but Durrine cranks on the arm and Oberg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Durrine!