PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chapman
vs
Stevenson

171 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapman shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chapman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapman throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christopher Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.

Stevenson forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches.
Chapman stalling against the cage.

Chapman pulls guard.

Stevenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chapman looks to clinch

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman slows down the pace here.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Stevenson just leaning against Chapman, taking a breather.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stevenson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
Chapman jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with Chapman around his waist. Chapman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chapman.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Stevenson.
Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Stevenson is stalling here.
Chapman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevenson is keeping busy.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chapman.
Stevenson is stalling here.
Stevenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christopher Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chapman throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a head kick.
Chapman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chapman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chapman looking to stall.
Chapman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chapman slows down the pace here.
Stevenson blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman cracks Stevenson with a nice body shot.
Stevenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Chapman jumps guard.
Chapman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Chapman working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Chapman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevenson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Chapman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson stands and steps away. Chapman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch.
Chapman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chapman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chapman wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chapman fails to pull guard.
Stevenson is pushing Chapman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Chapman manages to break the clinch.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily

and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chapman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chapman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chapman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chapman swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.

Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson stalling in the clinch.
Chapman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stevenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chapman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson taking a breather.
Chapman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chapman lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christopher Stevenson.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Chapman.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chapman clinches but Stevenson breaks the clinch

and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stevenson is stalling here.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman throws a head punch that misses.
Chapman slows down the pace here.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Chapman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chapman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Chapman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapman 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.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard.
Chapman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chapman misses with some ground and pound and Stevenson recovers position to half guard.

Chapman is looking for a kimura but Stevenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chapman to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman throws a strike but Stevenson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Stevenson.
I think Stevenson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christopher Stevenson!