PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Chipperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Hendrix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hendrix
vs
Chipperson

202 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyle Chipperson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendrix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Chipperson clinches.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Chipperson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hendrix is struggling to control the position.
Hendrix landing knees to the body.

Chipperson wants the takedown. Hendrix is fighting it off but Chipperson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hendrix's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipperson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hendrix is working hard here to advance position.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Chipperson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Chipperson breaks the clinch.

Hendrix gets tackled into the cage by Chipperson. Chipperson maintains the clinch.
Chipperson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Chipperson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chipperson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hendrix counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Chipperson manages to break the clinch.
Chipperson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hendrix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chipperson won't be happy with that.
Chipperson trying to remain calm as Hendrix controls from the top position.
Chipperson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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!
Hendrix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chipperson is controlling Hendrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hendrix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hendrix controlling the pace.
Hendrix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chipperson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hendrix is working away from the top position though.
Hendrix not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hendrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chipperson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chipperson looks winded!

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.
Hendrix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendrix stops Chipperson from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hendrix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Chipperson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hendrix has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chipperson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Chipperson moves into the clinch.
Hendrix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chipperson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hendrix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chipperson walks away with a smile on his face. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chipperson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendrix did well to prevent Chipperson getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chipperson misses with a combination

and Hendrix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hendrix.
Hendrix cracks Chipperson with a solid left hand.
Hendrix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hendrix.
Hendrix's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Hendrix.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hendrix continues to hold on tight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Chipperson rushes Hendrix and presses him up against the cage.
Hendrix tries to break the clinch but Chipperson is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Hendrix - that landed with a thud.

Chipperson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hendrix with a poor takedown
and Chipperson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Jimmy Hendrix has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chipperson pushes Hendrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Chipperson trying to land knees to the body.
Hendrix fails to pull guard.

Chipperson breaks the clinch.

Chipperson drives through and clinches with Hendrix against the cage.

Chipperson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Chipperson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chipperson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix struggling a bit here.
Chipperson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendrix is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Chipperson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson throws a combination that misses

and Hendrix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chipperson wants to improve his position but Hendrix is controlling well.
Hendrix controlling the action here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hendrix is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson tries to kick Hendrix off but Hendrix keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chipperson trying to control from the bottom.
Chipperson is trying to stand back up but Hendrix is controlling him

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendrix closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chipperson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chipperson gets tackled into the cage by Hendrix. Hendrix maintains the clinch.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Chipperson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendrix drops back down to his feet.

Chipperson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Hendrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyle Chipperson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Hendrix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chipperson closes the distance and clinches.
Hendrix keeps control of Chipperson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hendrix manages to break the clinch.

Chipperson has closed the distance and engaged Hendrix in a clinch.
Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Chipperson has him pressed against the cage.
Hendrix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Chipperson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Chipperson.

Chipperson breaks from the clinch.

Chipperson forces Hendrix back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chipperson pulls guard.
Hendrix throwing strikes from guard but Chipperson blocks nicely.
Hendrix is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chipperson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hendrix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hendrix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chipperson wants to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendrix seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chipperson wants to stand but Hendrix is controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hendrix stands up over Chipperson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jimmy Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendrix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hendrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chipperson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hendrix somewhat.

Chipperson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hendrix quickly recovers to half guard.

Hendrix makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hendrix counters by moving into the clinch.
Chipperson stalling in the clinch.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but Chipperson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hendrix drops back down to his feet.

Chipperson is trying to trip Hendrix. He has hold of a leg but Hendrix is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chipperson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hendrix manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Hendrix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chipperson uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chipperson postures up and lands a big shot to Hendrix's brow.
Chipperson wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Chipperson has gone for a leg lock! Hendrix slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chipperson's guard.

Hendrix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimmy Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyle Chipperson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendrix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Hendrix.
I think Chipperson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Chipperson!
Lyle Chipperson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tss...its like his pekkah is broke or sumptin'...'.