PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnjo Chipchase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chipchase
vs
Madeiros

185 cm
28
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnjo Chipchase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipchase misses with a takedown attempt

so Madeiros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chipchase wants to stand but Madeiros is controlling the position.
Madeiros postures up and lands a big shot to Chipchase's brow.
Chipchase wants to sweep here but Madeiros controlling him for the moment.
Madeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chipchase wants to sweep but no luck.
Chipchase keeping moving, preventing Madeiros from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chipchase is on top in guard.

Madeiros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chipchase gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chipchase with a flurry of punches that miss.

Madeiros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chipchase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros keeping full guard, as Chipchase tries to pass.
Madeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Chipchase is proving a slippery customer.
Chipchase throws a big right hand that misses.
Chipchase missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chipchase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chipchase working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Madeiros's head.

Chipchase got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madeiros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chipchase has managed to get both his arms back between Madeiros's legs - danger averted.
Madeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chipchase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chipchase postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Madeiros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chipchase pushing down on Madeiros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chipchase thows a huge punch but Madeiros dodges it nicely.
Madeiros moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipchase in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chipchase in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Madeiros looking for a guillotine here but Chipchase defends easily.
Chipchase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madeiros is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase is looking to work some ground and pound but Madeiros has wrist control.
Chipchase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chipchase loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madeiros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chipchase's guard.
Madeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Madeiros 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.
Madeiros looking to pass the guard.
Madeiros wants to control from the top but Chipchase keeps moving.
Chipchase knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madeiros on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros distracts Chipchase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Madeiros scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chipchase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Madeiros stops Chipchase from standing up.

Chipchase has his foot on Madeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madeiros works his way back into a safe position though.

Madeiros got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chipchase has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Madeiros has managed to get both his arms back between Chipchase's legs - danger averted.
Chipchase wants to stand and escape but Madeiros is having none of it.
Chipchase is breathing heavily.
Madeiros pushing down on Chipchase's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Madeiros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chipchase tries to roll over but Madeiros keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Madeiros is working for a kimura but Chipchase is defending it quite comfortably.
Madeiros frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duarte Madeiros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chipchase takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chipchase uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Madeiros.

Madeiros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Madeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Chipchase looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Madeiros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chipchase doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Madeiros.

Madeiros is working for a kimura but Chipchase is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipchase wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros wants to pass the guard but Chipchase is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Madeiros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chipchase defends it well.

Madeiros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chipchase sees it coming and defends easily.
Chipchase is looking to control Madeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chipchase avoid being mounted?
Madeiros is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Madeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
Chipchase is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Madeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Madeiros controlling his opponent.

Madeiros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chipchase is trying desperately to improve position.
Madeiros raining down shots from the mount!

Madeiros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chipchase to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chipchase shrugs it off.
Madeiros prevents Chipchase from getting the reversal.
Chipchase tries to lock up and control but Madeiros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chipchase really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chipchase wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Madeiros with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Madeiros is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chipchase can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chipchase is working to get back to half guard.

Madeiros has control of Chipchase's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chipchase regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chipchase is looking to improve his position but Madeiros isn't that keen on the idea.
Madeiros tries to control but Chipchase wriggling away.
Chipchase wants to control but Madeiros is having none of it.

Madeiros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chipchase to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chipchase shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chipchase working to try and regain half guard.

Madeiros is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chipchase is surviving well by controlling Madeiros's body position as best he can.
Chipchase is trying to escape the mount.
Madeiros with shots to the head and body - Chipchase looks very uncomfortable down there.
Madeiros landing strikes from the mount.
Madeiros looking to control but Chipchase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Madeiros working for a guillotine from mount but Chipchase is in no mood to give up.
Madeiros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duarte Madeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chipchase shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madeiros sprawls well. Madeiros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chipchase gets slowly back to his feet.

Madeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Madeiros wants to control but Chipchase is keeping him busy.

Madeiros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chipchase struggling a bit here.

Madeiros tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Madeiros has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chipchase gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Duarte Madeiros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madeiros working over Chipchase with some ground and pound. Chipchase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Madeiros wants to work for an arm triangle but Chipchase is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chipchase is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madeiros pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madeiros lands a nice short elbow.

Chipchase is defending against the submission attempts here by Madeiros.

Madeiros is trying to work for a kimura but Chipchase is defending well.
Madeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chipchase tries to get to full guard but Madeiros has control of the leg.

Madeiros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chipchase doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Madeiros.
Chipchase blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madeiros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase moves into full guard.
Madeiros slips nicely into half guard.
Chipchase flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chipchase tries to get to full guard but Madeiros has control of the leg.
Chipchase flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chipchase moves into full guard.

Chipchase looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Madeiros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madeiros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chipchase keeping moving, preventing Madeiros from controlling successfully.
Chipchase wants to stand up but Madeiros is controlling him.
Madeiros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madeiros drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Madeiros seems to have locked his on tight now - Chipchase screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Madeiros, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Duarte Madeiros!
A victorious Duarte Madeiros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.