PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Novagrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexander Novagrad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Novagrad
vs
Chapman

180 cm
19
161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

171 cm
23
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Novagrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Chapman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chapman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novagrad wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chapman advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novagrad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Novagrad scores with the left hand. Chapman knows he should have avoided that one.
Chapman scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Chapman takes the fight into the clinch.
Chapman tries a body shot but Novagrad blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novagrad's efforts to push away.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Novagrad.

Chapman pulls guard successfully.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Novagrad from standing up.
Chapman is pulling down on Novagrad's head to control his posture.
Chapman working a defensive guard here.
Novagrad tries to stand but Chapman is controlling from the bottom.
Novagrad stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Novagrad from standing up.
Novagrad wants to stand and escape but instead Chapman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Novagrad wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Novagrad sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chapman is trying to control the action in half guard but Novagrad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chapman not doing much here.
Novagrad is trying to stand.

Novagrad manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Novagrad throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chapman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chapman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chapman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chapman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
Chapman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novagrad is trying to break free.
Chapman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Novagrad prevents it.
Chapman is stalling here.
Novagrad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
Chapman jumps guard but Novagrad stands there with Chapman around his waist. Chapman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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 pulls guard effortlessly.

Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Novagrad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novagrad wants to stand but Chapman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Chapman is working an open guard so Novagrad takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Novagrad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapman.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Novagrad misses the target.
Alexander Novagrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novagrad thows a body shot but no joy.
Novagrad cracks Chapman with an open hand slap.
Novagrad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Novagrad!
Novagrad tries to buck Chapman off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chapman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice shot lands for Novagrad.

It looks like Chris Chapman has been cut.

Chapman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman has Novagrad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Novagrad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chapman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Novagrad working hard to break the clinch.
Novagrad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Novagrad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chapman tries to pull guard but Novagrad won't allow it.
Alexander Novagrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Chapman.
Chapman can't find room to land a body shot as Novagrad controls the action.
Novagrad is pressed up against the cage. Chapman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Novagrad down to the mat. Novagrad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Novagrad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Novagrad misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Novagrad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Chapman with that takedown attempt.
Novagrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman is defended easily by Novagrad.
A decent looking cross lands there for Novagrad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Novagrad drops Chapman with a beautiful combination! Chapman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Novagrad is looking for the KO!

Chapman is rocked!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but Novagrad shows good takedown defense.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Novagrad finish him?
Novagrad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Novagrad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Novagrad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novagrad lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chapman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Novagrad dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Novagrad!