|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Rougeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rougeau has chosen Ned's Atomic Dustbin- Kill Your Television as his entrance music. Jacques Rougeau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
28
271 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
|
193 cm
27
251 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Rougeau!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma looks to land a left hand but Rougeau moved out of range nicely.
Rougeau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rougeau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chukwuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rougeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rougeau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rougeau misses with a takedown
enabling Chukwuma to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jacques Rougeau has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rougeau looks to land a combination but Chukwuma avoids it well.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rougeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chukwuma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rougeau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chukwuma is out of range.
Rougeau tests Chukwuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chukwuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rougeau. Rougeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Rougeau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chukwuma on the side of the head.
A big left from Rougeau misses.
Chukwuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rougeau misses the target.
Chukwuma scores with a nice right hand.
Rougeau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rougeau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rougeau throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rougeau throws a front kick that sends Chukwuma stumbling back into the cage.
Rougeau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chukwuma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Rougeau crashes against the mat.
Rougeau in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rougeau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rougeau taking a break here but Chukwuma is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma has his hands clasped together around Rougeau's back. He's all about the action.
Chukwuma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rougeau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rougeau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chukwuma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chukwuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rougeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chukwuma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rougeau throws a big right hand that misses.
Chukwuma has Rougeau pulled in close to control his posture.
Rougeau working some strikes from top position.
Rougeau throws a big right hand that misses.
Rougeau trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma has Rougeau pulled in close to control his posture.
Rougeau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rougeau.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rougeau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chukwuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rougeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Rougeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Rougeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rougeau shoots for a takedown but Chukwuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chukwuma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Rougeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chukwuma momentarily.
Rougeau throws a lazy body kick
and Chukwuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Jacques Rougeau's cut even more.
Rougeau takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Chukwuma cracks Rougeau with an open hand slap.
Rougeau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chukwuma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rougeau just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rougeau misses with a double jab.
Rougeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Chukwuma avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma swings for the body but Rougeau moves out of range.
Chukwuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Rougeau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chukwuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rougeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chukwuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It appears Chukwuma was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
Jacques Rougeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma looks to land a left hand but Rougeau moved out of range nicely.
Rougeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Rougeau.
Rougeau just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a wild body kick that Rougeau sees coming a mile off.
Rougeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chukwuma throws the kick towards the body but Rougeau avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Rougeau.
Chukwuma throwing a counter right hand but Rougeau manages to avoid it.
Rougeau throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma looks for the body kick but Rougeau saw that one coming.
Rougeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chukwuma doesn't seem bothered though.
Rougeau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chukwuma counters with a big head kick but Rougeau shrugs it off.
Jacques Rougeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chukwuma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rougeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Rougeau.
Rougeau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwuma throws a sloppy head kick
and Rougeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rougeau.
Rougeau throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rougeau trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rougeau looking to pass the guard.
Rougeau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rougeau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Rougeau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rougeau landing with the ground and pound.
Chukwuma pulls Rougeau in to control the position.
Rougeau trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Rougeau throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacques Rougeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Rougeau's cut.
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!
Rougeau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chukwuma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chukwuma seems keen to control Rougeau's posture.
Rougeau is in close to Chukwuma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rougeau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chukwuma has Rougeau pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rougeau wants to control from the top but Chukwuma keeps moving.
Rougeau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chukwuma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rougeau.
Rougeau wants to pass the guard but Chukwuma is keeping the position.
Rougeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chukwuma is pulling down on Rougeau's head. It's preventing any offense from Rougeau, at least for the moment.
Rougeau is in close to Chukwuma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rougeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rougeau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chukwuma controlling Rougeau's posture.
Chukwuma continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Rougeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Rougeau stays in close to Chukwuma's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rougeau shoots for a double leg takedown but Chukwuma sprawls well. He's pushed Rougeau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Rougeau backs away, Chukwuma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rougeau lands with a good body shot.
Rougeau moves out of range as Chukwuma throws a body kick.
Rougeau misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chukwuma counters with a leg kick.
Rougeau throws an off balance right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a nice body kick.
Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rougeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rougeau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chukwuma is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rougeau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rougeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rougeau lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rougeau takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
Rougeau moves out of range of the body kick from Chukwuma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rougeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chukwuma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Rougeau's shoulder, as Rougeau tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwuma scores with a hook.
Chukwuma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rougeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Chukwuma misses
and Rougeau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chukwuma won't be happy with that.
Rougeau trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Rougeau controls the position.
Rougeau is looking to take a break and control but Chukwuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Tinashe Chukwuma.
I think Rougeau 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
