PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Fonzarelli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Chapman's chin.

Fonzarelli
vs
Chapman

183 cm
20
307 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
28
284 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Fonzarelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Jack Chapman has been cut.
Fonzarelli misses with a low kick.
Chapman motions for Fonzarelli to come forward. Chapman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fonzarelli throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chapman's head backwards.
A jab from Fonzarelli misses.
Chapman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fonzarelli throws out the jab.
A big right from Fonzarelli misses.
Fonzarelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chapman throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fonzarelli misses with a looping right.
Chapman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fonzarelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapman counters with a series of strikes. Fonzarelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fonzarelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chapman.
Fonzarelli throws an overhand right that lands on Chapman's shoulder, as Chapman tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli blocks a head kick by Chapman.
Fonzarelli loads up on a big right hand but Chapman slips the punch.
A jab from Fonzarelli misses.
Fonzarelli throws a combination that misses
and Chapman counters with a three punch combo that has Fonzarelli backing up. Fonzarelli nods at Chapman to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chapman counters with a leg kick.
Chapman misses with an uppercut. Fonzarelli saw that one coming.

Chapman throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fonzarelli tumbling to the canvas!

Fonzarelli is rocked!

It looks like Arthur Fonzarelli has been cut.
Fonzarelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chapman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chapman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chapman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fonzarelli's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fonzarelli wants to control but Chapman passes easily into half guard.
Chapman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fonzarelli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chapman stops Fonzarelli from getting back to his feet.
Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
Fonzarelli is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fonzarelli avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonzarelli gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Chapman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fonzarelli throws out the jab.
Fonzarelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapman.
Fonzarelli avoids the head kick by Chapman.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chapman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fonzarelli circles away.
Fonzarelli throws a combination that misses
and Chapman counters with a head kick. That will keep Fonzarelli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chapman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fonzarelli to score with a decent uppercut.
Fonzarelli throws a leg kick but Chapman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Fonzarelli.

That has opened up Jack Chapman's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fonzarelli misses with a combination
and Chapman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chapman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli misses with a combination
and Chapman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fonzarelli throws out a loose jab but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman slips a jab from Fonzarelli.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Fonzarelli misses.
Fonzarelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chapman.
Fonzarelli checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fonzarelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonzarelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapman counters with a head kick. That will keep Fonzarelli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chapman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chapman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fonzarelli.
Jack Chapman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli throws a leg kick
and Chapman counters with a nice body shot.
Chapman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fonzarelli misses with a double jab
and Chapman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fonzarelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapman counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a shot from downtown. Fonzarelli moves away and avoids it.
Fonzarelli staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli throws a combination that misses
and Chapman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli misses with a combination
and Chapman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Chapman missing with a left hand there. Fonzarelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chapman moves away from the strike by Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli looks to throw the jab but Chapman is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapman.
Chapman throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Chapman counter with a right hand.
Chapman connects with a looping right hand.
Chapman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Fonzarelli misses.
Fonzarelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chapman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman throws a sloppy head kick and Fonzarelli moves out of range easily.
Fonzarelli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Fonzarelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapman lands with a good body shot.
Fonzarelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman cracks Fonzarelli on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fonzarelli falls backwards against the cage. Chapman follows up with more strikes that drop Fonzarelli to his knees. Chapman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fonzarelli! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Chapman!