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Event:
Bellicose 137
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Faliaygo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chukwudu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faliaygo throws a head kick that misses
and Chukwudu counters with a series of strikes. Faliaygo will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Chukwudu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chukwudu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Chukwudu tries for a kimura but Faliaygo is defending well.
Chukwudu 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 Faliaygo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Faliaygo is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faliaygo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Chukwudu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chukwudu trying to control the position but Faliaygo is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Chukwudu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chukwudu trying to control the position but Faliaygo is working away.
The ground and pound from Chukwudu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Chukwudu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chukwudu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Faliaygo misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Chukwudu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faliaygo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Faliaygo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chukwudu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chukwudu controls the position.
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faliaygo keeps working.
Faliaygo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Faliaygo is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Chukwudu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Chukwudu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Faliaygo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Chukwudu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Faliaygo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chukwudu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Faliaygo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chukwudu lets go of the hold and Faliaygo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Chukwudu!
Happy Chukwudu gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Bellicose 123
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Chukwudu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vovchanchyn on his heels. He'll look to pass Vovchanchyn's guard now, I'm sure.
Chukwudu looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vovchanchyn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chukwudu pulls Vovchanchyn in close to his closed guard and prevents Vovchanchyn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chukwudu wants to stand and escape but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Chukwudu 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.
Vovchanchyn 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chukwudu has a closed guard, preventing Vovchanchyn from standing up.
Chukwudu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vovchanchyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vovchanchyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chukwudu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy Chukwudu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Vovchanchyn misses. #T3##TD2#
Chukwudu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwudu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chukwudu is still trying to improve position.
Chukwudu pushes down on Vovchanchyn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Chukwudu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chukwudu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Chukwudu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vovchanchyn is just riding it out for now. Chukwudu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Chukwudu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chukwudu. #T4#
Vovchanchyn pushes Chukwudu off looking to stand but Chukwudu dives back in and keeps control.
Chukwudu is stalling here. Vovchanchyn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chukwudu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vovchanchyn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the action but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwudu is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chukwudu is able to avoid easily.
Chukwudu moves out of range of the strikes.
Chukwudu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chukwudu misses with a wild combination.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Vovchanchyn. No joy for Chukwudu on that attempt.
Vovchanchyn stuns Chukwudu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
A big left from Vovchanchyn misses.
Chukwudu has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Vovchanchyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Chukwudu is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Chukwudu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vovchanchyn counters with an outside leg kick.
Chukwudu checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Chukwudu has Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Chukwudu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet.
Happy Chukwudu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Chukwudu keeps him under control.
Vovchanchyn is trying to maintain the position but Chukwudu is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Chukwudu has control of the leg.
Chukwudu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let Chukwudu control the position.
Chukwudu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vovchanchyn!
Chukwudu tries to control but Vovchanchyn wriggling away.
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!
Vovchanchyn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chukwudu.
#T3#
Chukwudu wants to control the pace but Vovchanchyn is squirming around nicely.
Vovchanchyn is looking to get to half guard.
Vovchanchyn looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chukwudu. #SUB2#
Chukwudu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Chukwudu wants to finish this one by submission but Vovchanchyn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chukwudu. #T4#
Chukwudu tries to control but Vovchanchyn wriggling away.
Chukwudu looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Chukwudu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vovchanchyn is controlling an arm, preventing Chukwudu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn tries to hold on but Chukwudu pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Chukwudu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Chukwudu slips the punch.
Chukwudu tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chukwudu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick
and Chukwudu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Happy Chukwudu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chukwudu or perhaps it was just good defense by Vovchanchyn, which made it look bad.
It looked like Vovchanchyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwudu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn connects with a jab.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwudu wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chukwudu.#T1#
Chukwudu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chukwudu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovchanchyn as he avoids it easily.
Fedor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Chukwudu.#CL2#
Chukwudu moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Vovchanchyn. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Chukwudu tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Chukwudu checks it.
Chukwudu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.#TD2#
Chukwudu drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Chukwudu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovchanchyn is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwudu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chukwudu trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vovchanchyn is looking to stand up but Chukwudu isn't so interested in that idea.
Chukwudu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Chukwudu trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn is working away.
Chukwudu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vovchanchyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chukwudu off and has taken his back!
Vovchanchyn is riding his opponent, not letting Chukwudu buck him off.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vovchanchyn trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Vovchanchyn not allowing Chukwudu to control his hands.
Vovchanchyn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vovchanchyn controlling well, preventing Chukwudu from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn avoiding Chukwudu 's attempts to control his hands.
Chukwudu can't escape the position.
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 Fedor Vovchanchyn.
I think Vovchanchyn 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fedor Vovchanchyn!
Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 110 - Prospects 7
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Chukwudu's head back.
Chukwudu throws out a powerful jab.
Hardy misses with a hook. Chukwudu ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Chukwudu's head but Chukwudu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Hardy backs off Chukwudu throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.
Hardy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardy checks a leg kick. #TD#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hardy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwudu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hardy is controlling him well.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Chukwudu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy 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.
Hardy 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.
Hardy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chukwudu is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardy wants to control but Chukwudu is keeping him busy.
Hardy controls the position.
Chukwudu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hardy just content to control the position.
Hardy laying and praying for a moment but Chukwudu takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chukwudu is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Hardy trying to control from Chukwudu's half guard. Chukwudu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chukwudu wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Chukwudu won't allow it.
Chukwudu is looking to escape.#T3#
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwudu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to advance position but Chukwudu counters by regaining guard.
Chukwudu has Hardy pulled in close to control his posture.
Hardy postures up in Chukwudu's guard and throws a big left but Chukwudu blocks it.
Hardy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chukwudu's head.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwudu is retaining full guard.
Chukwudu 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hardy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Chukwudu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chukwudu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Chukwudu settles back down.
Chukwudu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chukwudu throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Chukwudu blocks a jab.
Chukwudu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Chukwudu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Chukwudu finds it's target.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chukwudu swivels and escapes.
Chukwudu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chukwudu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Chukwudu pushes him off.
Chukwudu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Happy Chukwudu has been cut.
Hardy lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Chukwudu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chukwudu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Chukwudu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwudu slips a jab from Hardy.
Chukwudu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Happy Chukwudu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Chukwudu saw that one coming.
Chukwudu misses with a combination
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot by Chukwudu.
Chukwudu defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chukwudu at a distance.
Chukwudu tries a head kick but it misses.
Happy Chukwudu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwudu can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Chukwudu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chukwudu throws a leg kick
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chukwudu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Chukwudu counters with a two punch combo.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chukwudu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwudu.
Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chukwudu circles away.
A jab from Hardy misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chukwudu throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chukwudu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy tries to clinch up but Chukwudu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Chukwudu leaning against his opponent.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy tries to work over Chukwudu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwudu controls the action.
Chukwudu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chukwudu wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Chukwudu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwudu controls the action.
Chukwudu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nero Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Chukwudu.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwudu controls the action.
Chukwudu blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Good body shot from Hardy.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chukwudus head.
Hardy pushes Chukwudu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwudu is breathing heavily.
Chukwudu tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Chukwudu back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy.
Chukwudu is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwudu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
A right hand to the body from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu lands an uppercut.
Chukwudu prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwudu prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwudu lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Chukwudu can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Chukwudu lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwudu taking a breather.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwudu backwards.
Chukwudu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy cracks Chukwudu with a nice body shot.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwudu is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy pushes Chukwudu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Happy Chukwudu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hardy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Chukwudu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Chukwudu's body. Chukwudu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chukwudu throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwudu moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwudu manages to avoid it.
Chukwudu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hardy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chukwudu circles away.#CL#
Hardy has managed to clinch.
Chukwudu scores with a hook to the body.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwudu backwards.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwudu trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chukwudu into the cage.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
#T1##BC2#
Chukwudu manages to break the clinch.
Nero Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy tries to clinch but Chukwudu moves out of range.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Chukwudu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Chukwudu circles away.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chukwudu in his tracks.
Chukwudu misses with a wild combination.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Chukwudu avoids it well and moves away.
Chukwudu tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardy takes a swing at Chukwudu's ribcage but misses.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Chukwudu throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chukwudu. Chukwudu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Chukwudu is rocked!
Chukwudu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hardy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chukwudu. Hardy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nero Hardy!
Nero Hardy very nearly forgot to thank Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Bellicose 93
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Bogachev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chukwudu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bogachev's waist but Bogachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chukwudu off to one side.
Chukwudu misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Bogachev gets tackled into the cage by Chukwudu. Chukwudu maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Chukwudu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bogachev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwudu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bogachev struggling a bit here.
Chukwudu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bogachev is avoiding damage well.
Bogachev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Chukwudu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bogachev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Chukwudu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Chukwudu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chukwudu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Chukwudu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bogachev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chukwudu's guard! Nice work there by Bogachev!
Bogachev is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Bogachev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Chukwudu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chukwudu keeping full guard, as Bogachev tries to pass.
Bogachev won't allow Chukwudu to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chukwudu slips a jab from Bogachev.
Chukwudu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chukwudu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Happy Chukwudu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Chukwudu moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
Bogachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chukwudu. Chukwudu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Sloppy strikes from Chukwudu. Those never looked like landing.
Bogachev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chukwudu is able to avoid easily.
Chukwudu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chukwudu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Chukwudu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Chukwudu moved out of range nicely.
Chukwudu wants to clinch.#T1#
Bogachev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwudu on the side of the head.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Chukwudu jumps back.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Chukwudu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chukwudu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Chukwudu takes one to the chin there.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Bogachev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bogachev wants it to stay on the feet.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chukwudu has time to react.#CL2#
Chukwudu instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwudu.
Happy Chukwudu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwudu doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
Bogachev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped Chukwudu's head back.
#T2#
Bogachev throws a solid leg kick but Chukwudu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bogachev.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwudu lands with a good body shot.
Happy Chukwudu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogachev blocks a leg kick.
Chukwudu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogachev blocks the leg kick.
Chukwudu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Chukwudu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogachev's guard.
Chukwudu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bogachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwudu is one step ahead there.
Chukwudu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogachev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SU2#
Chukwudu stands up from Bogachev's guard - Chukwudu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chukwudu clobbers Bogachev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Chukwudu scores with a four punch combination!
Chukwudu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwudu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bogachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chukwudu. That did some damage!
Chukwudu throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
#CL2#
Chukwudu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogachev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwudu seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Chukwudu misses. #T4#
Bogachev avoids a kick to the body.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Chukwudu blocks a jab.#CL2#
Chukwudu clinches.
Chukwudu misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chukwudu has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Chukwudu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
Bogachev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chukwudu misses with a combination
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Chukwudu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Chukwudu moved out of range nicely.
Chukwudu throws a sloppy head kick and Bogachev moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Motshan Bogachev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bogachev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chukwudu is out of range.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Chukwudu is out of range.
Chukwudu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogachev. That's going to slow Chukwudu down.
Chukwudu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev lands a jab to the nose.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev lands the left hand.
Chukwudu misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
Bogachev moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu throws a head kick that misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chukwudu or perhaps it was just good defense by Bogachev, which made it look bad.
Chukwudu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chukwudu throws a body kick that misses.
Chukwudu walks into a stiff left hand from Bogachev.#T1#
Chukwudu throws a nice looking combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwudu shoots in looking for a takedown but Bogachev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chukwudu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Chukwudu manages to avoid it.
Motshan Bogachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Chukwudu.
Chukwudu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogachev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwudu can do to turn this around?
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwudu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chukwudu moves to clinch but Bogachev breaks away
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Chukwudu goes for a double leg but Bogachev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bogachev continues to drive forward.
Chukwudu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chukwudu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chukwudu tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Chukwudu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bogachev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogachev connects with a looping right hand.
Bogachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Chukwudu does no damage.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Chukwudu saw that one coming.
Chukwudu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looks like Bogachev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chukwudu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws out a powerful jab.
Chukwudu misses the jab.#CL2#
Chukwudu has Bogachev up against the cage in a clinch.
Bogachev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chukwudu takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bogachev tries to break free but Chukwudu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Bogachev.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chukwudu's sensitive parts.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Chukwudu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bogachev lands a nice hook to Chukwudu's body. Chukwudu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but Chukwudu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwudu throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwudu.
Bogachev connects with a crisp jab.
Chukwudu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev blocks a head kick by Chukwudu.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogachev blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Chukwudu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
A head kick by Chukwudu misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Bogachev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwudu's head.
Bogachev misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwudu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogachev. Bogachev obviously looking to wear him down.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Chukwudu jumps back.
Chukwudu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev lands a leg kick that knocks Chukwudu off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Chukwudu misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Chukwudu rushes Bogachev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bogachev 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!
Our winner, Motshan Bogachev, 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:
Bellicose 82
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Summers lands with a shot to the body.
Summers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Summers moves away from the strike by Chukwudu.
Chukwudu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Chukwudu misses with a body shot
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chukwudu fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Chukwudu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Summers lands with a right to the head.
Summers blocking some punches.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers blocks a body shot from Chukwudu.
Summers lands with a left to the head.
Summers throws a head punch that misses.
Summers has a couple of punches blocked by Chukwudu.
Chukwudu lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwudu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwudu misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Chukwudu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Summers uses from the top position.
Summers looking to sit in guard and control but Chukwudu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Summers keeping moving, preventing Chukwudu from controlling successfully.
Summers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Summers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwudu is one step ahead there.
Summers keeping full guard, as Chukwudu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Chukwudu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Summers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Summers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Summers! #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Summers is staying tight to Chukwudu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwudu is looking for a sweep.
Summers happy to just control the position for now.
Chukwudu is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Chukwudu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Summers presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chukwudu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chukwudu gets back to half guard.
Summers is keen to just control but Chukwudu is a slippery customer.
Chukwudu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Chukwudu looking to control.
#SUB2#
Chukwudu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chukwudu has an active guard here but Summers has managed to pass into half guard.
Summers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Summers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chukwudu slips a straight right by Summers.
Chukwudu throws an off balance right hand
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwudu misses with a left hand
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chukwudu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Summers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwudu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chukwudu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Happy Chukwudu has been cut.
Chukwudu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Summers.
Summers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Summers connects with the punch.
Happy Chukwudu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwudu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chukwudu lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers defending well as Chukwudu loads up on a big left hand.
Summers throws an off balance right hand
and Summers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Chukwudu misses with a hook
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwudu slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu misses with an uppercut
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chukwudu.
Chukwudu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Summers.
Chukwudu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chukwudu scores with a hook.
Chukwudu misses with a hook
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chukwudu misses with an uppercut
and Summers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers throws the left hand but Chukwudu avoids the punch easily.
Samuel Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Chukwudu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Summers has been cut.#CL2#
Chukwudu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Summers, pushing him back against the cage.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwudu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Summers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Summers working hard to break the clinch.
Summers swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwudu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwudu blocking some punches.
Summers pushes Chukwudu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwudu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwudu fails to land.
Chukwudu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Summers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chukwudu can turn it around.
Summers lands a left hand.
Summers blocks a body shot from Chukwudu.
Summers lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwudu tries to pull guard but Summers won't allow it.
Chukwudu scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Summers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Chukwudu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Summers regains guard.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Summers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Summers controlling Chukwudu's posture.
Chukwudu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Chukwudu from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chukwudu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Summers lands a jab to the head.
Chukwudu misses with a hook
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwudu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Summers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chukwudu misses with a left hand
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
Summers misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Summers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Summers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Summers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chukwudu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Summers clobbers Chukwudu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Summers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwudu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Summers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chukwudu thinking.
Summers thuds a left hand into Chukwudu's body.
Chukwudu tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers lands a jab to the head.
Summers throws a jab but it's blocked by Chukwudu.
Chukwudu connects with a right hand. Summers shakes it off.
Chukwudu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwudu connects with a body shot that sends Summers's belly button to the back.#T1##TD2#
Chukwudu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Summers!
Summers sneaks back into half guard.
Summers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Summers trying to control from the bottom.
Summers is pressing down on Chukwudu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Chukwudu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Summers dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Happy Chukwudu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Chukwudu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chukwudu has his foot on Summers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Summers works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chukwudu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Summers defends it easily.#SUB2#
Chukwudu working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
#T3#
Summers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samuel Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chukwudu wants to control the position but Summers says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chukwudu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chukwudu wants to hit a sweep here but Summers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chukwudu there!
Summers controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Samuel Summers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Summers!
A relieved looking Samuel Summers 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:
Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Satonaka misses the target.
Chukwudu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chukwudu connects with the punch.
Chukwudu tries to clinch but Satonaka is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Satonaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chukwudu doesn't seem phased though.
Satonaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Satonaka is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chie Satonaka has been cut.
Satonaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Satonaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Chukwudu finish him?
Satonaka throws a series of punches but Chukwudu moves out of range.
Chukwudu throws a jab but it's blocked by Satonaka.
Satonaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Satonaka shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Chukwudu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Satonaka lands.
Satonaka stuns Chukwudu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Chukwudu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Satonaka is looking for the big counter here.
Satonaka misses with a two punch combination.
Satonaka misses with a hook.
Satonaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chukwudu slips under a jab from Satonaka.
Some wild striking there from Satonaka.
#TD#
Chukwudu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Chukwudu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Chukwudu is working for a kimura but Satonaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Chukwudu prevents Satonaka from standing back up.
Chukwudu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Chukwudu seems content to control.
Satonaka is trying to stand back up but Chukwudu is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chukwudu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Satonaka.
Satonaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Satonaka misses with a looping right.#CL#
Chukwudu has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chukwudu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chukwudu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chukwudu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwudu lands a nice uppercut.
Satonaka throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwudu managing to block the knees to the body from Satonaka.
Chukwudu tries to throw a body punch but Satonaka avoids it by throwing Chukwudu back against the cage. #T3#
Satonaka is trying to break the clinch but Chukwudu has him pressed against the cage.
Chukwudu wants to take the fight to the mat but Satonaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chukwudu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Satonaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Satonaka working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Chukwudu.
Satonaka lands a right hand.
Chukwudu wants to take the fight to the mat but Satonaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Satonaka tries to break the clinch but Chukwudu is controlling the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Satonaka.
Chukwudu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chukwudu.
A short right from Chukwudu on the inside.
Satonaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Satonaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chukwudu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwudu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chukwudu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Satonaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chukwudu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Chukwudu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice body punch from Chukwudu.
Satonaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwudu.
The fighters circling - Satonaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Chukwudu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Satonaka.
Satonaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chukwudu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Satonaka.
Satonaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwudu moves away.
Chukwudu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwudu looks to score with a jab to the body but Satonaka is just out of range.
Satonaka throws out a counter right but Chukwudu avoids it with no problem.
Satonaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chukwudu momentarily.
Satonaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Chie Satonaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chukwudu doesn't manage to clinch there - Satonaka circles away.
Satonaka defending well as Chukwudu loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chie Satonaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chie Satonaka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chukwudu throws an overhand right that drops Satonaka like a sack of potatoes! Chukwudu dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Happy Chukwudu!
After winning the bout, Happy Chukwudu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Zachary Benjamins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Happy Chukwudu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benjamins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Chukwudu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benjamins! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Benjamins (0) vs (4) Chukwudu
Benjamins can't do much from the bottom here.
Benjamins is trying to improve his position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamins is looking for a sweep.
Benjamins struggling a bit here.
Benjamins gets back to half guard.#T1#
Benjamins trying to hold on to Chukwudu's head to control him but Chukwudu postures up.
#SUB2#
Benjamins is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwudu.
Benjamins keeping hold of Chukwudu's head, controlling as best he can.
Benjamins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chukwudu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chukwudu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Benjamins (4) vs (4) Chukwudu
Chukwudu just trying to survive but Benjamins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chukwudu staying busy and making it hard for Benjamins to control. #T2#
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Benjamins just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Chukwudu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Benjamins.
Chukwudu holding on to Benjamins's left wrist, preventing the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Chukwudu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Benjamins off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Chukwudu fending off the submission attempt from Benjamins.
You can see the frustration on Chukwudu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Chukwudu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Benjamins's arms. #T3#
Benjamins controlling well, preventing Chukwudu from escaping the position.
Benjamins is trying to stick to Chukwudu's back but Chukwudu is turning into Benjamins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benjamins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chukwudu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (4) vs (6) Chukwudu#SUB2#
Chukwudu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chukwudu preventing the sweep.
Benjamins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chukwudu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (6) vs (6) Chukwudu
Benjamins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwudu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Benjamins tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwudu is retaining full guard. #T4#
Chukwudu can't keep his opponent in guard - Benjamins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chukwudu tries to get to full guard but Benjamins has control of the leg.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but Chukwudu defending well.
Chukwudu tries to roll over but Benjamins keeps him under control.
Benjamins is looking to advance position but Chukwudu won't allow it. #T5#
Benjamins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chukwudu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Chukwudu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Benjamins wants to work for an arm triangle but Chukwudu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is trying to control. Chukwudu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chukwudu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Benjamins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chukwudu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chukwudu trying to control but Benjamins postures up.
Chukwudu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Chukwudu is staying active underneath Benjamins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benjamins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chukwudu's thigh. Chukwudu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Benjamins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benjamins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benjamins (9) vs (6) Chukwudu
Chukwudu regains half guard.#T7#
Benjamins is thwarting Chukwudu's attempts to control the position.
Chukwudu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Benjamins trying to control from half guard but Chukwudu is working away.
Chukwudu wants to get back to full guard.
Benjamins trying to mount his opponent but Chukwudu defends it.
Benjamins trying to advance position but Chukwudu counters by regaining guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chukwudu holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Benjamins trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamins pushes down on Chukwudu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Benjamins trying to control from Chukwudu's half guard. Chukwudu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chukwudu looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwudu, not yet. #SUB2#
Chukwudu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benjamins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benjamins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benjamins trying to control but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Benjamins passes Chukwudu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chukwudu regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Benjamins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chukwudu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benjamins has Chukwudu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (9) vs (8) Chukwudu
Benjamins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benjamins looking for a sweep. Not yet Benjamins, not yet.
Chukwudu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Chukwudu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard.
Benjamins working a defensive guard here.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Chukwudu stays in close to Benjamins's body and controls the position.
Benjamins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (8) Chukwudu#T11#
Benjamins advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is keen to just control but Chukwudu is a slippery customer.
Benjamins prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Benjamins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chukwudu reverses the position - he's now on top in Benjamins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benjamins (11) vs (10) Chukwudu
Benjamins pulls Chukwudu in close to his closed guard and prevents Chukwudu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Benjamins trying to control the position.
#T12##SUB#
Benjamins looking for a guillotine here but Chukwudu defends easily.
Benjamins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwudu is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Benjamins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwudu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benjamins 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.#T13#
Benjamins trying to keep a closed guard but Chukwudu is proving a slippery customer.
Chukwudu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck.
Benjamins trying to control the position here.
Benjamins is trying to keep Chukwudu in close.
#T14#
Benjamins wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Benjamins has an active guard here but Chukwudu has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chukwudu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benjamins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chukwudu.
Chukwudu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamins takes the fight on points by 11 to 10. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Happy Chukwudu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Antonio Walters!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chukwudu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwudu (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters is looking for a sweep. Chukwudu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chukwudu controlling the action here.
Walters trying to hold on to Chukwudu's head to control him but Chukwudu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position.
Chukwudu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Walters keeping hold of Chukwudu's head, controlling as best he can.
Chukwudu content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Chukwudu seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwudu is working away from the top position though.
Walters won't allow Chukwudu to pass to mount.
Walters wants to control but Chukwudu is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3##SUB#
Chukwudu seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.
Chukwudu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chukwudu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Chukwudu is working hard here to advance position.
Walters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Walters won't allow Chukwudu to pass to mount.
Chukwudu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#T6#
Chukwudu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters is pulling down on Chukwudu's head. It's preventing any offense from Chukwudu, at least for the moment.
Walters being controlled here, momentarily.
Chukwudu advances to half guard. #T7#
Chukwudu wants to advance to full mount but Walters doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chukwudu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Chukwudu stays in close to Walters's body and controls the position.
Chukwudu pushing down on Walters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chukwudu wants to pass the guard but Walters is defending well.
Walters wants to improve his position but Chukwudu is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chukwudu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB#
Chukwudu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chukwudu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Chukwudu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Chukwudu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard.
Walters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chukwudu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Chukwudu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Chukwudu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chukwudu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chukwudu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Chukwudu stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Chukwudu trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Chukwudu tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Chukwudu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chukwudu tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard. #T14#
Walters is trying to keep Chukwudu in close.
Chukwudu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chukwudu has gone for a leg lock! Walters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chukwudu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwudu (2) vs (2) Walters
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chukwudu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chukwudu takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Happy Chukwudu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Happy Chukwudu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nero Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hardy fails to land the takedown.
Chukwudu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Chukwudu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwudu (2) vs (0) Hardy
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwudu is working away from the top position though.
Chukwudu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chukwudu trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.#T1#
Hardy is looking to control Chukwudu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hardy pulls Chukwudu in close to his closed guard and prevents Chukwudu from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for subs off his back but Chukwudu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chukwudu slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chukwudu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chukwudu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwudu (2) vs (4) Hardy#SUB2#
Hardy looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Hardy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Chukwudu's chin but Chukwudu turns very nicely into Hardy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Chukwudu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwudu (4) vs (4) Hardy#SUB2#
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chukwudu is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Chukwudu pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwudu is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy 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.#T4#
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chukwudu wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Chukwudu postures up.
Hardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chukwudu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chukwudu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chukwudu wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T6#
Hardy seems keen to control Chukwudu's posture.
Hardy 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.#SUB2#
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwudu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chukwudu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Chukwudu looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwudu (4) vs (6) Hardy
Chukwudu 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.#SUB#
Chukwudu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Chukwudu up and slammed him! Chukwudu can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwudu (4) vs (9) Hardy
Chukwudu is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy controls the position.#T8#
Hardy working away.
Hardy trying to control the position but Chukwudu is working away. #SUB2#
Hardy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chukwudu is looking to regain half guard here but Hardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Chukwudu can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Hardy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwudu (4) vs (11) Hardy
Chukwudu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chukwudu is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hardy is working for a kimura but Chukwudu is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Hardy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Chukwudu is having none of it.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Chukwudu defending well.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Chukwudu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwudu trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
#T11#
Chukwudu tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy is trying to control. Chukwudu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chukwudu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardy trying to control the action but Chukwudu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura but Chukwudu is defending well.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Chukwudu defends it. #T12#
Chukwudu is looking to improve his position.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Chukwudu is defending well.
Chukwudu trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Chukwudu is not content to let Hardy control the position.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chukwudu defends it well.
Hardy trying to control the action but Chukwudu is working from the bottom.
Chukwudu wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Chukwudu is not content to let Hardy control the position.#T14#
Chukwudu wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Chukwudu is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is trying to control. Chukwudu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy is looking to stall here but Chukwudu recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy wins on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Nero Hardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BMF 13- Covington vs Takeda
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Chukwudu dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Chukwudu is standing up over Diaz. Diaz looks to escape but Chukwudu dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Chukwudu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB#
Chukwudu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Chukwudu is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz is being controlled here.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Chukwudu controlling from side mount. #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.
Chukwudu trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Chukwudu stalls from top position.
Diaz wants to control but Chukwudu postures up.#T3#
Diaz holding on.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chukwudu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chukwudu preventing the sweep.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Chukwudu tries to pass.
Chukwudu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Chukwudu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chukwudu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Chukwudu prevents Diaz from escaping the position.#SUB#
Chukwudu swings around for an armbar but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chukwudu's guard.
Diaz 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.
Chukwudu trying to control the position.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chukwudu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Chukwudu dominated that round.
That's time! Chukwudu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Chukwudu sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chukwudu tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Chukwudu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Chukwudu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chukwudu controls the position.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwudu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB#
Chukwudu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chukwudu but great work by Diaz.
Chukwudu is being controlled here.
Chukwudu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chukwudu prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwudu tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it. #T2#
Chukwudu is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwudu content to control rather than advance.
Chukwudu prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Chukwudu is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is not content to let Chukwudu control the position.#SUB#
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwudu.
Diaz trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Chukwudu but he's now mounted!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chukwudu is looking to escape.
Chukwudu regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chukwudu looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hick Diaz 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Chukwudu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here.
Happy Chukwudu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Chukwudu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chukwudu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chukwudu is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Chukwudu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Chukwudu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chukwudu is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Chukwudu is having none of it. #T3#
Diaz prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.
Diaz is thwarting Chukwudu's attempts to control the position.
Chukwudu wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diaz prevents Chukwudu from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chukwudu won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Chukwudu is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Chukwudu is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Chukwudu defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hick Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hick Diaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Hick Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BMF 11- Alfonzo vs Cadena
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Khanna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Happy Chukwudu has been cut.
We've been informed that Khanna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chukwudu.
Khanna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chukwudu shoots for a double leg takedown but Khanna sprawls well. He's pushed Chukwudu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chukwudu with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Khanna counters with a nice right hand that sends Chukwudu toppling to the canvas! Chukwudu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Khanna finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Chukwudu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwudu dives in and grabs Khanna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khanna pushes down on Chukwudu's head and hops out.
Chukwudu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khanna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Chukwudu is rocked!
Khanna stuffs the takedown attempt from Chukwudu. Chukwudu gets slowly back to his feet.
Khanna throws out a counter right but Chukwudu avoids it with no problem.
Chukwudu misses with a takedown attempt - Khanna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Chukwudu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khanna sprawls well initially but Chukwudu persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Khanna is kicking away at Chukwudu from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Chukwudu grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Khanna trying to push Chukwudu off... Khanna taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Happy Chukwudu!
Happy Chukwudu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Chukwudu shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chukwudu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy 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.
Chukwudu looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chukwudu lying in Hardy's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hardy decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Chukwudu taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nero Hardy!
A very excited looking Nero Hardy 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:
DFN 5
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Chukwudu scores with a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Chukwudu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chukwudu advances to half guard.
Wilder won't allow Chukwudu to pass to mount.
Chukwudu trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chukwudu prevents Wilder from standing back up.
Chukwudu is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Chukwudu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilder's half guard.#T2#
Chukwudu trying to control the pace.
Chukwudu passes to full mount!
Wilder is trying to escape the mount.
Chukwudu works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Chukwudu has his arm under Wilder's chin here. Game over son! Chukwudu squeezes tightly and Wilder is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Happy Chukwudu!
A victorious Happy Chukwudu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DFN 1: MW GP OPENING ROUND
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Chukwudu misses with a takedown
and Khanna counters with a left to the body.
Chukwudu shoots in but no luck this time.
Khanna misses with a looping left.
Chukwudu moves away from the strike by Khanna. #TD#
Chukwudu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Chukwudu tries for a kimura but Khanna is defending well.
Khanna wants to control but Chukwudu postures up.
Khanna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Chukwudu has hold of Khanna's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Khanna seems comfortable defending it but Chukwudu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Khanna is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Khanna is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chukwudu couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Chukwudu!
Happy Chukwudu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BKFC - TEST FIGHTS
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Vovchanchin throws a front kick aimed at Chukwudu's knee but Chukwudu avoids it well.
Chukwudu half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu throws a low kick but Vovchanchin avoids it.
Vovchanchin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chukwudu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vovchanchin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vovchanchin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Chukwudu blocks the low kick.
Vovchanchin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chukwudu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chukwudu throws a leg kick that misses.
Chukwudu checks a low kick from Vovchanchin.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vovchanchin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chukwudu throws a low kick, looking for Vovchanchin's leg but Vovchanchin calmly moves out of range.
Chukwudu checks a low kick from Vovchanchin.
Chukwudu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vovchanchin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vovchanchin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchin! |
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