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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Chidike fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jui Jui sprawls well initially but Chidike persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jui Jui is looking to control Chidike's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jui Jui avoid being mounted?
Jui Jui has his hands clasped together around Chidike's back. He's all about the action.
Jui Jui trying to control here.
Jui Jui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY HELSINKI, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jui Jui makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jui Jui.#SUB#
Jui Jui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chidike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chidike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jui Jui has momentary wrist control but Chidike slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Jui Jui had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chidike defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chidike is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jui Jui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jui Jui is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chidike rolls with it to try and escape but Jui Jui cranks on the arm and Chidike is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jui Jui Jui Jui!
After winning the bout, Jui Jui Jui Jui 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 90
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Chidike misses with a hook. Kaarduu ducked under it nicely.
Chidike fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kaarduu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaarduu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kaarduu scores with punches from side control.
Kaarduu working the head and body with strikes.
Kaarduu working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Chidike is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Chidike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Chidike is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chidike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chidike tries to get out of the position.
The ground and pound from Kaarduu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaarduu is putting a hurting on Chidike here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaarduu cracks Chidike with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kaarduu immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Chidike is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kaarduu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azim Kaarduu!
During a confident post fight interview, Azim Kaarduu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 74
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Chidike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barbosa has knocked Chidike down with a huge combo! Barbosa steps away and waves a wobbly Chidike back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Chidike is rocked!
Chidike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Chidike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Chidike avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Chidike knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Chidike shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa drops Chidike with a straight right hand, right on the button! Barbosa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Mason Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 56
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcintyre enables Chidike to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcintyre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chidike is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mcintyre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chidike defends well.
Mcintyre working a defensive guard here.
Chidike knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcintyre on the ground.#SUB2#
Mcintyre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mcintyre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mcintyre is looking for a triangle but Chidike pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Mcintyre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chidike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chidike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcintyre can't keep his opponent in guard - Chidike advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chidike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Chidike looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcintyre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcintyre is staying active underneath Chidike, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chidike performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcintyre won't allow Chidike to pass to mount.
Chidike lands strikes from half guard.
Chidike is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chidike lands a nice short elbow.
Chidike trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcintyre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcintyre taking some punishment here, with Chidike in his half guard. #ROC#Mcintyre is rocked!
Mcintyre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcintyre is still in real trouble! Can Chidike finish him?
Mcintyre is refusing to be controlled, as Chidike sits in half guard.
Mcintyre seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcintyre trying to hold on to Chidike's head to control him but Chidike postures up.
Chidike has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Chidike scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcintyre tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chidike looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcintyre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chidike keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chidike working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chidike drops an elbow to the side of Mcintyre's head. #SUB2#
Mcintyre looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chidike connects with a nice short shot to Mcintyre's temple.
Mcintyre looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Mcintyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chidike pulls his head out easily.
Chidike slows the pace down in half guard.
Chidike drops an elbow to the side of Mcintyre's head.
Chidike lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Chidike is keen to just control but Mcintyre is a slippery customer.
Chidike looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcintyre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chidike scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chidike is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Chidike seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcintyre trying to control from the bottom.
Chidike winds up and cracks Mcintyre with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Mcintyre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chidike is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chidike is looking to advance position but Mcintyre won't allow it.
Mcintyre taking some punishment here, with Chidike in his half guard.
Mcintyre is looking to improve his position.
Chidike is looking to advance position but Mcintyre won't allow it. #T4#
Chidike is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcintyre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chidike scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcintyre is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chidike connects with a nice short shot to Mcintyre's temple.
Chidike seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Chidike. #CUT#It looks like Gavyn Mcintyre has been cut.
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!
Mcintyre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcintyre.
Chidike lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chidike working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcintyre's head.
Chidike postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chidike gets to his feet and stands over Mcintyre, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mcintyre felt that one! Chidike unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mcintyre from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyongesa Chidike!
A very excited looking Nyongesa Chidike rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 39
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Chidike lands the left hand.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chidike.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet here but Chidike is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miller's back.
Miller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chidike punches Miller on the ear.
Chidike scores with punches to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Chidike is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miller for a finish.
Chidike cracks Miller with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Miller from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Chidike throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miller could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Chidike looking for the choke from the back. #T1#
Miller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Chidike is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chidike lands a shot to the head.
Chidike has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chidike lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Miller.
Miller just trying to survive but Chidike is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chidike connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Miller to escape the position.
Chidike scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC#Miller is rocked!
Chidike lands strikes from the back and Miller isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyongesa Chidike!
Nyongesa Chidike decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Parker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Chidike has his hands clasped together but Parker extends and breaks Chidike's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Parker! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chidike's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chidike controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chidike working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brant working a defensive guard here.
Chidike with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chidike's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Brant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chidike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brant pulls Chidike in close to prevent any damage.
Chidike postures up and lands a big shot to Brant's brow. #T1#
Chidike chips away with some ground and pound.
Chidike postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chidike scoring with some ground and pound.
Brant has momentary wrist control but Chidike slips an elbow through the middle.
Chidike distracts Brant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Brant is rocked!
Chidike gets to his feet and stands over Brant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brant felt that one! Chidike unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brant from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyongesa Chidike!
A less than humble Nyongesa Chidike misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Chidike tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carvalho swivels and escapes.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Chidike is controlling him well.
Chidike is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carvalho reverses the position - he's now on top in Chidike's guard. #SU2#
Carvalho stands up from Chidike's guard - Carvalho perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Carvalho lands a big head kick that sends Chidike tumbling to the mat! Carvalho takes a step backwards and waves Chidike back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Chidike is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nyongesa Chidike has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Chidike is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Chidike counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carvalho won't be happy with that.
Carvalho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chidike's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Chidike performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chidike seems to have got his legs back now.
Chidike working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Carvalho's thigh. Carvalho counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chidike controls the pace.
Chidike postures up and lands a big shot to Carvalho's brow.
Chidike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carvalho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chidike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chidike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chidike is looking to advance position but Carvalho has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho wants to stand but Chidike is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Chidike can't escape the position.
Chidike is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chidike is trying to escape the mount.
Chidike on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chidike tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Chidike regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho wants to stand up but Chidike has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Carvalho gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chidike.
Charles Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chidike closes the distance and clinches up with Carvalho, looking for a takedown. Chidike pushes Carvalho against the cage but Carvalho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Chidike looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Chidike content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chidike has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Chidike working the strikes but Carvalho uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chidike slows the pace down in half guard.
Chidike wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chidike lands a nice short elbow.
Chidike seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nyongesa Chidike's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chidike shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carvalho prevents Chidike from improving position.
Chidike is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Carvalho prevents Chidike from improving position.
Chidike landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chidike trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom. #T1#
Chidike throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carvalho works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chidike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chidike not doing much here.
Carvalho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chidike scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chidike working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chidike controlling the action here.
Chidike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carvalho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chidike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chidike seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chidike seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chidike thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Chidike controlling the action here.
Chidike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carvalho is looking to escape.
Chidike landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chidike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Chidike with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Chidike finish him?
Chidike is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.#T4#
Chidike lands a big elbow - Carvalho is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Chidike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyongesa Chidike!
Nyongesa Chidike was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Charles Carvalho had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger. Better. Serei um campeão!'. |
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