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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 4
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Chukwuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macho Man's waist but Macho Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chukwuma off to one side.
Chukwuma swings for the body but Macho Man moves out of range.
Chukwuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macho Man moves away.
Macho Man is looking to counter punch.
Chukwuma moves out of range as Macho Man strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Macho Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma feints a jab promting Macho Man to slip. Chukwuma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Macho Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Macho Man moved out of range.
Chukwuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macho Man counters with a left to the body.
Chukwuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Macho Man loads up on a big right hand but Chukwuma slips the punch.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macho Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Macho Man misses the shot to the body.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macho Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macho Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Macho Man slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chukwuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Macho Man counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Macho Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Macho Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chukwuma.
A jab from Chukwuma does it's job there.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macho Man wants to clinch.
Macho Man lands a body shot.
Chukwuma works Macho Man's body with a nice hook.
Chukwuma moves forwards but Macho Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Macho Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Macho Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macho Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chukwuma to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Macho Man throws a lazy right hand but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macho Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chukwuma.
#T2#
Macho Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chukwuma misses with a two punch combination.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwuma misses with a double jab
and Macho Man counters with a straight right hand.
Macho Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Macho Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chukwuma thinking.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macho Man.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chukwuma.
Macho Man tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chukwuma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Chukwuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macho Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macho Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Chukwuma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macho Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chukwuma's guard! Nice work there by Macho Man!
Chukwuma is trying to hold Macho Man in close to prevent damage but Macho Man has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Chukwuma is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Chukwuma wants to control but Macho Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macho Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Super Macho Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Macho Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chukwuma throws a series of strikes that have Macho Man backpedaling.
Macho Man lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwuma seems unphased.
#TD2#
Chukwuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macho Man to the mat! Macho Man manages to get full guard.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Macho Man keeps moving.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Macho Man is keeping the position.
Macho Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chukwuma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macho Man dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Chukwuma wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Macho Man is now in half guard.
Macho Man is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chukwuma wants to control but Macho Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Super Macho Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macho Man trying to pass the guard but Chukwuma defending well.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Macho Man is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
Chukwuma is trying to control but Macho Man manages to pass to mount!
Chukwuma is trying desperately to improve position.
Macho Man unloads with some shots from mount but Chukwuma bucks and avoids them well.
Macho Man trying to control but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma avoids a series of strikes thrown by Macho Man.
#T3#
Chukwuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macho Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Macho Man avoids the attempt from Chukwuma to control.
Chukwuma can't escape the position.
Macho Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chukwuma is looking to escape.
Chukwuma tries to hold on but Macho Man pushes him away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chukwuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macho Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Macho Man dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macho Man throws out the jab.
Chukwuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Chukwuma finds it's way through Macho Man's defenses.
Chukwuma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chukwuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Macho Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Macho Man counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Macho Man catches Chukwuma right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma dodges the punch combination from Macho Man.
A jab from Macho Man misses.
Macho Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Chukwuma loads up on a big right hand but Macho Man slips the punch.
Macho Man defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Chukwuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macho Man on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma scores with a nice strike.
Chukwuma shoots in and drives through. Macho Man sprawls well.#T1#
Chukwuma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Macho Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Macho Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma loads up on a big right hand but Macho Man slips the punch.
Chukwuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chukwuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Macho Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chukwuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Macho Man to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Chukwuma is rocked!
A shot to the body from Chukwuma misses
and Macho Man counters with a right hand from hell and Chukwuma is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Macho Man!
After winning the bout, Super Macho Man 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:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 3
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chukwuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Chukwuma saw that one coming.
Chukwuma scores with a decent looking hook.
Panda slips a jab and a cross from Chukwuma.
Panda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Panda slips a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma keeps the fight on the outside.
Chukwuma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Chukwuma circles away.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chukwuma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Panda's head but Panda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Chukwuma pushes him off.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range. #T1#
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Panda clinches.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Chukwuma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Panda uses from the top position.
Chukwuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panda manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Panda being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chukwuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chukwuma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chukwuma stands and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Chukwuma has an Americana. Panda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chukwuma is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chukwuma hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tinashe Chukwuma!
During a confident post fight interview, Tinashe Chukwuma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 2
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Chukwuma tries to bum rush Birdwhistle with a series of wild strikes but Birdwhistle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birdwhistle misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Birdwhistle moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Birdwhistle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwuma on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a hook but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma is looking for the big counter here.
Chukwuma cracks Birdwhistle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Birdwhistle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chukwuma doesn't seem phased though.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Birdwhistle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Birdwhistle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Birdwhistle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chukwuma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chukwuma stuffs the takedown attempt from Birdwhistle. Birdwhistle gets slowly back to his feet.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot that sends Birdwhistle's belly button to the back.#T1#
Chukwuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birdwhistle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the strikes.
Chukwuma clobbers Birdwhistle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.
Birdwhistle takes one to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Birdwhistle punishes Chukwuma's body with a nice straight punch.
Birdwhistle connects with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot that snaps Birdwhistle's head back.
Chukwuma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Birdwhistle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma throws a hook but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown but Chukwuma sprawls well.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma thuds a left hand into Birdwhistle's body.
Chukwuma loads up on a big right hand but Birdwhistle slips the punch.#T2#
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Chukwuma.
No luck for Birdwhistle with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lysander Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birdwhistle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Chukwuma.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chukwuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Birdwhistle misses.
Chukwuma catches Birdwhistle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Birdwhistle lands a jab to the nose.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle walks into a straight right hand from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Birdwhistle's hands.
Birdwhistle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Birdwhistle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.
Birdwhistle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birdwhistle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chukwuma sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Chukwuma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birdwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Birdwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birdwhistle moves away.
Chukwuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birdwhistles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chukwuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birdwhistle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Chukwuma digs a good body shot into Birdwhistle's ribs.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chukwuma lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Birdwhistle is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Chukwuma finds it's target.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
and Birdwhistle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle takes one on the button.#T4#
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chukwuma cracks Birdwhistle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chukwuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Birdwhistle throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma throws out a counter right but Birdwhistle avoids it with no problem.
Birdwhistle slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Birdwhistle counters with a stiff right hand.
Chukwuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chukwuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chukwuma is fending him off so far but Birdwhistle persists. Nope, Chukwuma circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with a shot to the body.
Birdwhistle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Chukwuma coming out on top.
Birdwhistle misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chukwuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birdwhistle circles away quickly and effectively.
Birdwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy right hand but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Birdwhistle misses with a few strikes there.
Chukwuma missing with a left hand there. Birdwhistle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chukwuma misses with a combination
and Birdwhistle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Birdwhistle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Birdwhistle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chukwuma cracks Birdwhistle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Birdwhistle misses with the combination.
#TD#
Birdwhistle gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle prevents Chukwuma from improving his position.#T1#
Chukwuma is looking to control Birdwhistle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birdwhistle prevents Chukwuma from improving his position.#SUB#
Birdwhistle 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.
Chukwuma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the guard.
Chukwuma 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.
Birdwhistle pushes down on Chukwuma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chukwuma manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Chukwuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
Chukwuma trying to control the position here.
Chukwuma wants to get back to his feet but Birdwhistle passes into half guard.
Chukwuma is looking to control Birdwhistle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Birdwhistle wants to pass to mount but Chukwuma is defending the position.
Chukwuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Birdwhistle from advancing to side control.
Birdwhistle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chukwuma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lysander Birdwhistle dominated that second round.
That's time! Birdwhistle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
Chukwuma connects with a jab.
Chukwuma tests Birdwhistle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chukwuma walks into a jab.
Chukwuma lands a lovely overhand right.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birdwhistle ducks right into an uppercut from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Birdwhistle on the side of the head.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Birdwhistle counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Birdwhistle right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birdwhistle just misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwuma dips to his left and cracks Birdwhistle with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Chukwuma misses its intended target.
It looks like Birdwhistle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Birdwhistle throws a looping overhand right but Chukwuma ducks down to avoid it.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Birdwhistle is just out of range.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Birdwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
Chukwuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birdwhistle.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Birdwhistle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chukwuma!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chukwumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand. #TD#
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chukwuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birdwhistle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Birdwhistle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chukwuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
Chukwuma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chukwuma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chukwuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chukwuma fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birdwhistle.#T4#
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Birdwhistle right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Birdwhistle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chukwuma!
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!
Birdwhistle advances to full mount.
Lysander Birdwhistle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chukwuma tries to lock up and control but Birdwhistle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chukwuma reaches up to try and pull Birdwhistle in and control his posture, but Birdwhistle latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Chukwuma taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lysander Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 1
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Rockmuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockmuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Chukwuma is looking to stand up but Rockmuller isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwuma looking to control.
Chukwuma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but instead Rockmuller has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Chukwuma keeping control of the position.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockmuller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rockmuller wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Chukwuma is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rockmuller wants to take a breather but Chukwuma is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Rockmuller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rockmuller working the body and head with strikes.
Rockmuller taking a breather here.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Chukwuma is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockmuller controls the position.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Rockmuller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chukwuma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma struggling a bit here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
Rockmuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chukwuma defends it well.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockmuller lands a jab to Chukwuma's midsection.
Chukwuma lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a takedown but Chukwuma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rockmuller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockmuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Rockmuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Rockmuller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rockmuller slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
A jab from Rockmuller misses.
It looked like Chukwuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rockmuller.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Rockmuller's head but Rockmuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockmuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chukwuma defends it well.
Rockmuller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockmuller defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Rockmuller connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockmuller moves in looking to clinch but Chukwuma pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Chukwuma misses with a looping left.#CL#
Chukwuma clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Chukwuma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chukwuma trying to control the position but instead, Rockmuller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chukwuma into the cage.
Rockmuller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rockmuller. #TD2#
Rockmuller gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Don Rockmuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Rockmuller has control of the leg.
Chukwuma tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rockmuller has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chukwuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Chukwuma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chukwuma is trying to control but can't.
Rockmuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working.
Rockmuller wants to pass to mount but Chukwuma is defending the position. #T3#
Chukwuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Rockmuller from advancing to side control.
Well, if Rockmuller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Rockmuller is controlling well.
Rockmuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rockmuller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rockmuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Rockmuller.
Rockmuller lunges at Chukwuma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chukwuma's hand.
Rockmuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
Chukwuma catches Rockmuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chukwuma throws a hook but Rockmuller avoids it easily.
Rockmuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rockmuller cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockmuller. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockmuller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tinashe Chukwuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockmuller cracks Chukwuma with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Chukwuma misses #TD2#
and Rockmuller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chukwuma's guard.
Rockmuller 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.
Chukwuma managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chukwuma is trying to keep Rockmuller in close.
Rockmuller stopping the sweep attempt from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller pushes down on Chukwuma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chukwuma has his hands clasped together around Rockmuller's back. He's all about the action.
Rockmuller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chukwuma is trying to maintain the position but Rockmuller is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Rockmuller's shoulder, as Rockmuller tries to avoid the shot.
Rockmuller slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller with the counter takedown but Chukwuma avoids it easily.#CL#
Chukwuma drives through and clinches with Rockmuller against the cage.
Rockmuller misses with a body punch.
Rockmuller misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockmuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chukwuma tries to break the clinch but Rockmuller is controlling the position. #T3#
Rockmuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma working hard to break the clinch.
Rockmuller gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rockmuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chukwuma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rockmuller lands a right hand.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rockmuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockmuller blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Rockmuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma misses with a two punch combination.
Rockmuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Chukwuma off the cage and back into range.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Chukwuma is looking to clinch but Rockmuller is avoiding it.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockmuller manages to avoid it.
Rockmuller just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that Rockmuller avoids nicely.
Rockmuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chukwuma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockmuller avoids the body shot from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller scores with a body shot.
Rockmuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Rockmuller's shoulder, as Rockmuller tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Rockmuller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rockmuller. #BC#
Chukwuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockmuller ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
Rockmuller feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rockmuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chukwuma is trying to defend but Rockmuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rockmuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Rockmuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockmuller 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
An out of breath Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 4
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Macho Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chukwuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macho Man throws out the jab.
Chukwuma scores with a body shot.
Chukwuma lunges at Macho Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macho Man's hand.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Macho Man moved out of range.
Chukwuma slips under a jab.
Chukwuma misses the body punch
and Macho Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
Macho Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man.
Macho Man connects with a single shot there.
Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macho Man.#CL2#
Chukwuma moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macho Man.
Chukwuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Macho Man blocks it.
Chukwuma taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chukwuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Macho Man.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macho Man's elbow.
Chukwuma throws an elbow that misses.
Macho Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macho Man working aggressively here.
Chukwuma cracks Macho Man with a nice body shot.
Macho Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macho Man.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Macho Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwuma controls his hands.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Macho Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Macho Man takes a shot to the head.
Macho Man misses with a punch to the body.
Macho Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macho Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macho Man prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma is trying to stall.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chukwuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Macho Man avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the ropes.
Macho Man presses Chukwuma against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Macho Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma trying to stall but Macho Man improves his position.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macho Man lands a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Macho Man.
A shot in the inside from Macho Man.
Macho Man takes a shot to the head.
Macho Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macho Man.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma takes a shot to the head.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Macho Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macho Man is working Chukwuma over against the ropes.
A short left from Macho Man.
Macho Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwuma's elbow.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macho Man prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Macho Man counters with a three punch combo that has Chukwuma backing up. Chukwuma nods at Macho Man to acknowledge the strikes.
Chukwuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macho Man.
A swing and a miss from Chukwuma.
It looked like Macho Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macho Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Macho Man swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwuma connects with a body shot.
Macho Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chukwuma missing with a left hand there. Macho Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chukwuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Macho Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macho Man tries to move into range but Chukwuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Macho Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chukwuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macho Man.
Macho Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macho Man lands a nice shot that snaps Chukwuma's head back.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand #CL#
and Macho Man counters by clinching up.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Macho Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Macho Man avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the ropes.
Chukwuma scores with a shot to the side of Macho Man's head.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Macho Man.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Macho Man blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land. #T2#
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Macho Man lands a left hand.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma tries to work over Macho Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Macho Man lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chukwuma gets through Macho Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macho Man.
Macho Man tries to throw a body punch but Chukwuma avoids it by throwing Macho Man back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Macho Man.
#T3#
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macho Man lands a nice uppercut.
Macho Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
Macho Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Macho Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macho Man lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Macho Man on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
Macho Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Macho Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macho Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macho Man.
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!
Macho Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
A short right from Macho Man on the inside. #T4#
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Macho Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Macho Man tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macho Man's elbow.
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Macho Man working aggressively here.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macho Mans head.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chukwuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Chukwuma forces Macho Man back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
Macho Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macho Man.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Macho Man avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the ropes.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man misses with a body punch.
Macho Man lands a right hand.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Macho Man.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Macho Man.
#T1#
Chukwuma tries a body shot but Macho Man blocks it.
Macho Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Macho Man tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macho Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macho Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macho Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Macho Man scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma tries to work over Macho Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macho Man.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Macho Man.
Macho Man lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macho Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macho Man prevents a body shot from Chukwuma. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Chukwuma.
Macho Man scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macho Man's elbow.
Macho Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Macho Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macho Man blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma tries to work over Macho Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Macho Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Macho Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Man blocking some punches.
#T3#
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
Macho Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Macho Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macho Man lands with a left to the head.
Macho Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macho Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Macho Man.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macho Man lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Macho Man is working Chukwuma over against the ropes.
Macho Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Macho Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chukwuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Macho Man scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A hook to the body from Macho Man.
Macho Man lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Chukwuma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Macho Man backwards.
Chukwuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Macho Man finish him?
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
Macho Man lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chukwuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Macho Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Macho Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Macho Man creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Chukwuma crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Chukwuma face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Macho Man takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Super Macho Man!
Our winner, Super Macho Man, 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:
Summit Series - KT Rd 3
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matsuda counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuda lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwuma throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
letting Chukwuma counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Matsuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Matsuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matsuda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chukwuma. #CL2#
Chukwuma gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Matsuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuda scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuda fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Chukwuma.
Matsuda is breathing heavily.
Matsuda lands a right hand.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuda swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Matsuda is leaning against Chukwuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matsuda misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chukwuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Matsuda.#CL2#
Chukwuma has Matsuda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matsuda as Chukwuma tries to tie him up.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuda presses Chukwuma against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chukwuma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matsuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Matsuda as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Matsuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Matsuda saw that one coming.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the body
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Chukwuma slips the punch.
Chukwuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Chukwuma cracks Matsuda with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Matsuda is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Matsuda is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#Matsuda is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kenji Matsuda has been cut.#T4#
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!
Chukwuma misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Matsuda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuda there.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Chukwuma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chukwuma misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuda misses the target.
Chukwuma throws a right hand that misses
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwuma lunges at Matsuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuda's hand.
Chukwuma connects with a quick right hand that sends Matsuda tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tinashe Chukwuma!
A very excited looking Tinashe Chukwuma 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:
Summit Series - KT Rd 2
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Chukwuma misses the body punch #CL2#
and Panda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Panda misses with some punches.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Panda.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma takes a shot to the head.
Chukwuma working aggressively here.
Chukwuma tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Panda.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwuma's elbow.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panda.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Panda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Panda.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Chukwuma avoids it by throwing Panda back against the ropes.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Panda.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwuma looking to stall.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Panda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Summit Panda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Summit Panda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chukwuma is trying to stall.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chukwuma taking a breather.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda. #T1#
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma tries to stall but Panda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Chukwuma is rocked!
Panda breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Chukwuma with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Chukwuma looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Chukwuma get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Summit Panda! |
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Event:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Chukwuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White misses with a left hand
and Chukwuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jone White has been cut.
White missing with a left hand there. Chukwuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chukwuma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chukwuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White scores with a decent looking hook.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chukwuma has time to react.
Chukwuma drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White scores with a hook to the body. Chukwuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White throws a right hand that Chukwuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Chukwuma also avoids with ease.
Jone White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chukwuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chukwuma. Chukwuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Chukwuma off the ropes and back into range.#T1#
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chukwuma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White works the jab nicely.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chukwuma under the eye.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Chukwuma slips under a jab.
It seemed like Chukwuma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chukwuma under the eye.#CL2#
Chukwuma has White up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
White has had enough of the clinch but Chukwuma keeps him there for the moment.
White tries to break free but Chukwuma pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Chukwuma.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chukwuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White has had enough of the clinch but Chukwuma keeps him there for the moment.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Chukwuma has double underhooks.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chukwuma has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chukwuma cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White misses with a right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping White face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tinashe Chukwuma! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 8
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jack Brittle!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brittle wants to clinch.#TD#
Chukwuma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brittle to the ground. Chukwuma is now in Brittle's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Brittle#SUB2#
Brittle working for a triangle but Chukwuma defends it easily.
Brittle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Brittle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brittle keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Brittle wants to sweep here but Chukwuma controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Chukwuma controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brittle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chukwuma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Chukwuma drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brittle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brittle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brittle! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (4) Brittle
Chukwuma stops Brittle from passing to mount.
Brittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chukwuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chukwuma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brittle trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. #T2#
Chukwuma won't allow Brittle to pass to mount.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Brittle is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chukwuma is controlling Brittle's trapped leg to prevent Brittle from advancing to side control.
Chukwuma wants to control but Brittle is keeping busy.
Chukwuma tries to get to full guard but Brittle has control of the leg.
Brittle wants to pass the guard but Chukwuma is defending well.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Brittle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
Brittle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (7) Brittle#T3#
Chukwuma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brittle's best efforts.
Chukwuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brittle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brittle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (7) Brittle
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.
Brittle prevents Chukwuma from getting a body triangle.
Chukwuma keeps control of the position as Brittle tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Chukwuma is persistently looking for the submission but Brittle is defending it well.
#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to break Brittle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brittle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chukwuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brittle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brittle tries to break free.
#T4#
Brittle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brittle is trying to break free.
Chukwuma tries to keep control of the position but Brittle is staying busy.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a choke but Brittle is defending well.
Brittle tries to roll but Chukwuma sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to break Brittle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brittle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chukwuma will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
I really don't envy Brittle right now.
#SUB#
Brittle is trying to defend against the choke here but Chukwuma has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Chukwuma Tightens the hold and Brittle taps out furiously! Chukwuma displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tinashe Chukwuma! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Frank Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (2) Brown
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Chukwuma defends it.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Chukwuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Chukwuma defends it.
Chukwuma trying to control here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working. #T1#
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Chukwuma is a slippery customer.
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.
Chukwuma trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (5) Brown
Chukwuma can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar but Chukwuma turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chukwuma. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (5) Brown#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chukwuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controls Chukwuma momentarily but Chukwuma frees himself.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chukwuma is now in half guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwuma is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Chukwuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Chukwuma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Brown is trying to control the position but Chukwuma postures up. #T6#
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. #SUB#
Chukwuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Chukwuma is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (7) Brown#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Chukwuma is keeping the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Chukwuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (4) vs (7) Brown#T8#
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Chukwuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chukwuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (7) Brown#T9#
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chukwuma trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Chukwuma won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is trying to control the position but Chukwuma postures up.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Chukwuma defends it easily.
Brown is trying to control the position but Chukwuma postures up. #T11#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Chukwuma pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T12#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (7) vs (9) Brown
Brown trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown 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.
Let's hope that Brown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
Brown trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brown is defending well. Chukwuma quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brown has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chukwuma celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tinashe Chukwuma! |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 6
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Super Macho Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chukwuma shoots for a takedown but Macho Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chukwuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Macho Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chukwuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macho Man is looking to counter the offense by Chukwuma and move into the clinch.
Chukwuma has a takedown stuffed.
Macho Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chukwuma.
Super Macho Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tinashe Chukwuma.#TD2#
Chukwuma shoots in and gets a takedown into Macho Man's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macho Man (0) vs (2) Chukwuma
Chukwuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chukwuma slips nicely into half guard.
Macho Man is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macho Man wants to improve his position but Chukwuma is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Macho Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chukwuma pulls his head out easily.
Chukwuma trying to pass the guard but Macho Man defending well.
Macho Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macho Man tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macho Man controls Chukwuma momentarily but Chukwuma frees himself. #T2#
Macho Man working a defensive guard but Chukwuma passes into half guard.
Chukwuma is looking to stall here but Macho Man recovers full guard.
Chukwuma trying to move into half guard but instead Macho Man has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macho Man (2) vs (2) Chukwuma
Chukwuma 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.
Macho Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Chukwuma has his foot on Macho Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macho Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Macho Man postures up.
Macho Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chukwuma's guard.
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard but Macho Man has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (5) vs (2) Chukwuma
Chukwuma trying his best to control but Macho Man has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (7) vs (2) Chukwuma
Macho Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chukwuma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chukwuma regains half guard.#T4#
Chukwuma trying to control here.
Chukwuma makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chukwuma.#SUB2#
Macho Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chukwuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macho Man has managed to get both his arms back between Chukwuma's legs - danger averted.
Chukwuma working a defensive guard here.
Chukwuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Chukwuma, not yet. #T5##SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macho Man passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back.
Chukwuma is looking to control Macho Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?
Chukwuma is looking to improve his position.
Chukwuma is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Chukwuma trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Macho Man manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (10) vs (2) Chukwuma
Chukwuma is looking to improve his position but Macho Man isn't that keen on the idea.
Chukwuma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Macho Man (13) vs (2) Chukwuma
Chukwuma wants to escape the position.
Macho Man controls the position.
Macho Man wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping busy.#T7#
Chukwuma tries to roll but Macho Man sticks to his back.
Macho Man trying to control.
Chukwuma tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Macho Man looking for the RNC.
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.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macho Man is not going to allow Chukwuma to sit and survive in this position.
Chukwuma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macho Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Macho Man struggling to keep hold of the position.
Macho Man has the hooks in. Chukwuma is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Macho Man is looking to control Chukwuma but Chukwuma is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chukwuma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chukwuma rolls, trying to escape but Macho Man keeps control of the position.
Chukwuma wants to control his opponent's hands but Macho Man gets his hands free. #T10#
Chukwuma tries to break free.
Chukwuma turns into Macho Man and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macho Man (13) vs (4) Chukwuma
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Macho Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macho Man 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.
Macho Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macho Man (15) vs (4) Chukwuma#T11#
Chukwuma tries to roll over but Macho Man keeps him under control.
Chukwuma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macho Man is working away from the top position though.
Macho Man trying to control from half guard but Chukwuma is working away.
Chukwuma 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.
Chukwuma regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Chukwuma is trying to keep Macho Man in close.
#SUB2#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chukwuma wants to sweep here but Macho Man controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chukwuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macho Man defends well.#T13#
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Macho Man from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Macho Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chukwuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macho Man has managed to get both his arms back between Chukwuma's legs - danger averted.
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Macho Man postures up.
Macho Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Chukwuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macho Man advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macho Man (18) vs (4) Chukwuma#T14##SUB#
Macho Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Chukwuma is defending well.
Macho Man working away.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma looks to move to half guard but instead Macho Man has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macho Man (20) vs (4) Chukwuma
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Man takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
After winning the bout, Super Macho Man 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 5
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Don Rockmuller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chukwuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Rockmuller
Chukwuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chukwuma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chukwuma looking to sit in guard and control but Rockmuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (2) Rockmuller
Chukwuma is trying to control the position but Rockmuller postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chukwuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockmuller defends it easily.
Chukwuma wants to sweep here but Rockmuller controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Chukwuma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rockmuller stacks Chukwuma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rockmuller! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (5) Rockmuller
Rockmuller is looking to take a break and control but Chukwuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockmuller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rockmuller working away.#T2#
Chukwuma tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Rockmuller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't.
Rockmuller working away.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rockmuller off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (5) Rockmuller
Chukwuma trying to control.#T4#
Chukwuma is really struggling to control Rockmuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chukwuma.
What can Rockmuller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5##SUB#
Rockmuller fending off the submission attempt from Chukwuma. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the choke from the back.
Rockmuller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chukwuma.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rockmuller fending off the submission attempt from Chukwuma. #T6##SUB#
Chukwuma tightening his grip on Rockmuller, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Rockmuller showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chukwuma's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Rockmuller is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy.
What can Rockmuller do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Rockmuller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Chukwuma working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for the choke from the back position but Rockmuller is controlling his hands well.
Chukwuma trying to control.#SUB#
Chukwuma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rockmuller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9##SUB#
Chukwuma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rockmuller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Chukwuma is persistently looking for the submission but Rockmuller is defending it well.
#T10#
Chukwuma tries to get the hooks in deep but Rockmuller pushed the leg off.
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.#SUB#
Rockmuller preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chukwuma. #SUB#
Chukwuma looking for the RNC.
Chukwuma is trying to stick to Rockmuller's back but Rockmuller is turning into Chukwuma. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chukwuma's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rockmuller. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (7) Rockmuller#SUB#
Chukwuma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Rockmuller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (6) vs (10) Rockmuller#T11#
Rockmuller controlling the position from side mount.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma wants to control but Rockmuller postures up.
Rockmuller wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Chukwuma tries to buck Rockmuller off but Rockmuller is having none of it.
Rockmuller working away.
Chukwuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockmuller working away.#T13#
Rockmuller controlling from side mount.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Rockmuller tries to move to mount but Chukwuma blocks the move with his legs.
Rockmuller gets to mount! Chukwuma was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (6) vs (12) Rockmuller
Chukwuma is working to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma tries to lock up and control but Rockmuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockmuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chukwuma can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller wins on points by 12 to 6.
Don Rockmuller thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 4
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Jacek Siuta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chukwuma gets a clinch. #TD2#
Chukwuma decides to pull guard.
Siuta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siuta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Siuta defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (3) vs (0) Chukwuma#T1#
Chukwuma is trying to control Siuta's posture but Siuta avoids it.
Siuta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working.
Chukwuma tries to improve position but can't.
Siuta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working.
Siuta tries to advance to mount but Chukwuma denies him.
Chukwuma is not content to let Siuta control the position. #T2#
Siuta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chukwuma tries to bench press Siuta off him but Siuta keeps the position.
Siuta tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chukwuma is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chukwuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chukwuma is looking to improve his position.
Chukwuma is still trying to improve position.
Chukwuma is looking to get back to full guard here but Siuta has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (6) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
Chukwuma manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Chukwuma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siuta has passed into half guard!
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siuta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (9) vs (0) Chukwuma
Chukwuma wants to control but Siuta is having none of it.
Chukwuma is trying to escape the mount.
#T5##SUB#
Siuta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chukwuma is now in Siuta's guard. A big mistake from Siuta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siuta (9) vs (2) Chukwuma#SUB#
Siuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Siuta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Siuta is keeping the position.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Siuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Siuta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chukwuma is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Chukwuma trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siuta is looking for a triangle but Chukwuma pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chukwuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chukwuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Siuta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chukwuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Chukwuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Siuta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7##SUB#
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chukwuma passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siuta (9) vs (5) Chukwuma
Siuta prevents Chukwuma from improving position.
Siuta is looking to regain half guard here but Chukwuma keeps moving and retains side control.
Siuta is not content to let Chukwuma control the position. #T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chukwuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Chukwuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siuta is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Chukwuma tries to advance to mount but Siuta denies him.
Siuta tries to buck Chukwuma off but Chukwuma is having none of it.
Chukwuma is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chukwuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
Siuta sneaks back into half guard.
Siuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siuta.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Siuta keeps moving. #SUB#
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siuta can't keep his opponent in guard - Chukwuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chukwuma is looking to take a break and control but Siuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Siuta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Siuta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Siuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siuta trying to keep a closed guard but Chukwuma is proving a slippery customer.
Siuta is really struggling to control Chukwuma but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Chukwuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Siuta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chukwuma defends it easily.
Chukwuma is pushing down on Siuta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siuta is fighting to maintain full guard but Chukwuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chukwuma wants to take a breather but Siuta is having none of it.
Siuta gets full guard.
Chukwuma trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siuta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Siuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siuta keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Siuta keeping full guard, as Chukwuma tries to pass. #SUB#
Siuta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siuta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Chukwuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chukwuma has managed to get both his arms back between Siuta's legs - danger averted.#T14##SUB#
Siuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chukwuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chukwuma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chukwuma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siuta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chukwuma has managed to get both his arms back between Siuta's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Siuta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Siuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Siuta looking for a guillotine here but Chukwuma defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siuta takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jacek Siuta 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 3
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kenji Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chukwuma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Matsuda counters by clinching up.
Chukwuma is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chukwuma ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chukwuma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matsuda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.#SUB#
Chukwuma working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Chukwuma trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chukwuma pulls Matsuda in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsuda from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Matsuda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chukwuma wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chukwuma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chukwuma has his foot on Matsuda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsuda works his way back into a safe position though.
Chukwuma is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
#T2#
Chukwuma can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsuda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matsuda stalling.
Chukwuma wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chukwuma moves into full guard.
#T3#
Matsuda trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chukwuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsuda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matsuda defends well.#T4#
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Chukwuma tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chukwuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chukwuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Chukwuma is retaining full guard.
Chukwuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle here but Matsuda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (3) Matsuda
Chukwuma tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position. #T6#
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.
Matsuda trying to control the position but Chukwuma is working away.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Chukwuma sneaks back into half guard.
Chukwuma is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda is thwarting Chukwuma's attempts to control the position.
Chukwuma keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T8#
Matsuda is thwarting Chukwuma's attempts to control the position.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chukwuma has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Matsuda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Matsuda! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (6) Matsuda
Chukwuma controls the position for a moment.#T9#
Chukwuma sneaks back into half guard.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chukwuma is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuda passes into side control, despite Chukwuma's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (0) vs (9) Matsuda#T11#
Matsuda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chukwuma is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda working away.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Chukwuma wants to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
Chukwuma is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
The referee asks Matsuda politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matsuda prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chukwuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chukwuma is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Chukwuma's face as Matsuda controls the position.
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14##SUB#
Chukwuma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chukwuma keeps working.
Matsuda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Chukwuma actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda wins on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious Kenji Matsuda 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:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 2
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ted Kona!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kona has a takedown stuffed.
Kona fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Chukwuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chukwuma (2) vs (0) Kona
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.
Chukwuma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kona is refusing to be controlled, as Chukwuma sits in half guard.
Chukwuma controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kona wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chukwuma has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chukwuma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chukwuma trying to control from half guard but Kona is working away.
Chukwuma prevents Kona from improving his position.
Chukwuma is looking to advance position but Kona won't allow it.
Kona is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma trying to mount his opponent but Kona defends it. #T2##SUB#
Chukwuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kona looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is defending well.
Chukwuma is taking a breather. Kona says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Kona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kona.#SUB2#
Kona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kona isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chukwuma stacks Kona on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chukwuma! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (5) vs (0) Kona
You can see the frustration on Kona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Chukwuma wants to control but Kona is keeping him busy.
Kona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chukwuma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chukwuma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kona on the ground.
Chukwuma prevents Kona from improving his position.#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a kimura but Kona is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chukwuma to get the leverage.
Chukwuma trying to control the action but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chukwuma is working away from the top position though.
Kona tries to get to full guard but Chukwuma has control of the leg. #T5#
Chukwuma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kona! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (8) vs (0) Kona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chukwuma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kona is holding on tight.
Chukwuma trying to control but Kona is having none of it.
Kona prevents Chukwuma from taking his back.
Kona is trying desperately to improve position.
Chukwuma trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Chukwuma wants to take his opponent's back but Kona doesn't allow it.
Chukwuma tries to control but Kona wriggling away.
Chukwuma takes Kona's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kona is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Chukwuma (11) vs (0) Kona
Chukwuma doesn't have the hooks in and Kona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (11) vs (2) Kona#SUB#
Chukwuma is looking for a triangle but Kona pushes his legs off easily.
Chukwuma working a defensive guard here.
Kona won't allow Chukwuma to sweep him here. #T7#
Chukwuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (2) Kona
The fighters are battling for position here. Kona manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.
Kona lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (4) Kona
Chukwuma is trying to keep Kona in close.
Chukwuma can't keep his opponent in guard - Kona advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8#
Kona is looking to advance position but Chukwuma won't allow it.
Chukwuma keeping control of the position.
Kona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chukwuma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chukwuma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chukwuma tries to get out of the position.
Chukwuma is trying to control but Kona manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (7) Kona
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Kona moves into full mount! Chukwuma won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (10) Kona
Chukwuma is squirming around, avoiding Kona's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Chukwuma regains half guard.
Kona trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kona is working for a kimura but Chukwuma is defending it quite comfortably.
Kona works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (13) Kona
Chukwuma is trying to escape the mount but Kona keeps good control and instead manages to take Chukwuma's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chukwuma (13) vs (16) Kona#T10#
Chukwuma prevents Kona from getting a body triangle.
Chukwuma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma wants to sweep but Kona has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (19) Kona
Chukwuma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chukwuma's guard.
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Chukwuma wants to get back to full guard but Kona has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (13) vs (22) Kona
Chukwuma is looking for a sweep.
Chukwuma is not content to let Kona control the position.
Chukwuma is holding Kona down, trying to stall.
Chukwuma can't do much from the bottom here.
Kona advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chukwuma (13) vs (24) Kona#T12#
Chukwuma gets back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kona's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (24) Kona#SUB#
Kona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma controlling well, preventing Kona from escaping the position.
Chukwuma biding his time, controlling Kona.
Chukwuma avoiding Kona 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Kona do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Kona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chukwuma is pressing down on Kona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kona is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chukwuma trying to control from half guard but Kona is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kona manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Kona is keeping the position.#T14#
Chukwuma stopping the sweep attempt from Kona.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Chukwuma from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kona is keeping the position for now.
Chukwuma trying to control but Kona is working from the bottom.
Kona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (26) Kona
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kona is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chukwuma (17) vs (29) Kona
Chukwuma tries to reverse the position but Kona maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kona wins on points by 29 to 17.
An out of breath Ted Kona thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series - Grappling Rd 1
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Caique Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima tries to clinch there but Chukwuma circles away.
#TD2#
Chukwuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Chukwuma
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chukwuma in particular looking to stall.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Chukwuma has control of the leg.
Chukwuma uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Chukwuma
Chukwuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma is trying to control here but Lima has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Chukwuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Lima takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chukwuma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chukwuma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chukwuma looking to pass the guard.
Chukwuma passes into half guard.
Chukwuma is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now. #T2#
Chukwuma wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Chukwuma is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwuma.
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.
Chukwuma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Chukwuma#T3#
Chukwuma wants to take Lima's back here but Lima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chukwuma controlling the pace for now.
Chukwuma trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Chukwuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chukwuma seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lima is holding on tight.
Chukwuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chukwuma wants to take Lima's back here but Lima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lima tries to hold on but Chukwuma pushes him away. #T5##SUB2#
Chukwuma goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lima is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) Chukwuma#SUB2#
Chukwuma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lima stacks Chukwuma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) Chukwuma
Lima wants to control but Chukwuma is keeping him busy.
Chukwuma looking for a sweep but Lima has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (8) Chukwuma
Chukwuma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (10) Chukwuma#T6#
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Chukwuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chukwuma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chukwuma wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Chukwuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chukwuma advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (13) Chukwuma#T7#
Chukwuma controlling from side mount.
Chukwuma wants to control for a moment but Lima uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Chukwuma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chukwuma wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position. #T8#
Chukwuma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chukwuma wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it. #SUB2#
Chukwuma is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Chukwuma moves into full mount! Lima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (7) vs (16) Chukwuma
Lima tries to hold on but Chukwuma postures up.#T9#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Chukwuma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Chukwuma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!
Chukwuma tries to advance to mount but Lima denies him.
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. #T10#
Lima tries to bench press Chukwuma off him but Chukwuma keeps the position.
Chukwuma advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (7) vs (18) Chukwuma
Chukwuma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chukwuma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chukwuma moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lima has worked his arm free - good work by Lima!
Chukwuma wants to take a breather but Lima manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chukwuma. #T11#
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Chukwuma passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chukwuma trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Chukwuma is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chukwuma is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #T12#
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Chukwuma sits in half guard.
Chukwuma is stalling here. Lima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chukwuma seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (11) vs (18) Chukwuma
Chukwuma is looking to regain half guard here but Lima keeps moving and retains side control.
Chukwuma is still trying to improve position.
Chukwuma regains half guard.#T13#
Chukwuma is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chukwuma is trying to control but can't.
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chukwuma is doing well to control the position and prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Lima trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lima trying to control the action but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chukwuma wants to control the action here but instead Lima manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (14) vs (18) Chukwuma
Chukwuma is trying to reverse the position but instead Lima has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (17) vs (18) Chukwuma
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwuma wins on points by 18 to 17. |
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Event:
RAD 48
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
#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.
One swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt One.
Three lands a front kick.#T1#
One throws a leg kick
and Three counters with a body kick that stops One in his tracks momentarily.
One throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Three explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Three throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Three scores with a crisp jab that stopped One in his tracks.
Three throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick from One misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Three 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 9:10
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter Three! |
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