PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Chipperson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Isihara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyle Chipperson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chipperson
vs
Isihara

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Chipperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Isihara!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chipperson shoots for a double leg takedown but Isihara sprawls well. He's pushed Chipperson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Chipperson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Isihara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Isihara.
Isihara is looking to sweep but instead, Chipperson has passed into half guard.

Chipperson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Isihara.

Chipperson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isihara tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chipperson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isihara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Isihara is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson lands some shots froms side control.
Isihara is trying to improve his position.

Chipperson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isihara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chipperson lands a decent elbow from side control.

Chipperson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Chipperson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Isihara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chipperson gets to mount! Isihara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chipperson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Isihara is surviving well by controlling Chipperson's body position as best he can.
Chipperson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chipperson controlling from mount.
Isihara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Isihara wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chipperson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Isihara has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chipperson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Chipperson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chipperson is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isihara tries to roll over but Chipperson keeps him under control.
Isihara is pressing down on Chipperson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chipperson advances to half guard.
Isihara gets full guard.
Chipperson stopping the sweep attempt from Isihara.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Isihara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isihara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chipperson is one step ahead there.

Chipperson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isihara looking for a sweep. Not yet Isihara, not yet.

Chipperson drops back looking for a leg! Isihara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isihara manages to kick Chipperson off! Chipperson jumps back into Isihara's guard.
Isihara wants to sweep here but Chipperson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson is looking to work some ground and pound but Isihara has wrist control.
Isihara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Chipperson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chipperson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Isihara as he avoids it easily.
Isihara goes for a double leg but Chipperson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chipperson continues to drive forward.

Isihara gets caught flat footed, as Chipperson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Isihara looking for a sweep. Not yet Isihara, not yet.
Isihara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chipperson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Chipperson seems to be looking for submissions.
Chipperson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Isihara defending well though.
Isihara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Isihara can't keep his opponent in guard - Chipperson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Isihara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson stopping the sweep attempt from Isihara.
Isihara keeping moving, preventing Chipperson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chipperson 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.

Isihara working for a triangle but Chipperson defends it easily.
Isihara is breathing heavily.
Chipperson passes Isihara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chipperson drops an elbow to the side of Isihara's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chipperson lands a nice short elbow.
Chipperson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isihara can do to turn this around?
Isihara tries to roll over but Chipperson keeps him under control.
Chipperson wants to control but Isihara is keeping him busy.

Chipperson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isihara is looking for a sweep. Chipperson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Isihara looking for subs from the bottom but Chipperson mounts him!
Chipperson punishing his opponent with strikes.

Chipperson has hold of Isihara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Isihara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Isihara is looking to get to half guard.
Isihara slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Isihara is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chipperson jumps into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chipperson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chipperson advances to mount.
Isihara is trying to escape the mount.
Isihara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chipperson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chipperson cracks Isihara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Isihara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chipperson looking for a guillotine from mount but Isihara is having none of it.
Chipperson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Isihara to take his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Isihara fending off the submission attempt from Chipperson.
Isihara tries to escape but Chipperson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chipperson landing with strikes.
Isihara prevents Chipperson from getting a body triangle.
Isihara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Isihara is trying to remain composed but Chipperson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Isihara rolls, trying to escape but Chipperson keeps control of the position.
Chipperson landing with strikes.
Isihara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Chipperson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Isihara darts in looking for a takedown but Chipperson gets double underhooks and turns Isihara into the cage.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Isihara is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isihara slaps away a takedown attempt from Chipperson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chipperson shoots in for a double leg but Isihara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Isihara.

Isihara gets tackled into the cage by Chipperson. Chipperson maintains the clinch.

Isihara 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.
Chipperson wants to control from the top but Isihara keeps moving.
Lyle Chipperson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Isihara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isihara keeps trying to improve his position.
Chipperson is looking to work some ground and pound but Isihara has wrist control.
Chipperson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson trying to control but Isihara is working from the bottom.
Isihara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Chipperson drops back looking for a leg! Isihara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isihara manages to kick Chipperson off! Chipperson jumps back into Isihara's guard.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Isihara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isihara 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.
Chipperson wants to control from the top but Isihara keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Isihara is on top in guard.

Isihara wants to control from the top but Chipperson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isihara being controlled here momentarily.
Isihara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chipperson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Chipperson drops back looking for a leg! Isihara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Isihara manages to kick Chipperson off! Chipperson jumps back into Isihara's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Isihara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isihara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chipperson is one step ahead there.
Chipperson trying to control but Isihara is working from the bottom.
Isihara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chipperson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lyle Chipperson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chipperson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Isihara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Isihara 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.

Isihara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chipperson escapes and throws Isihara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Isihara tries to bench press Chipperson off him but Chipperson keeps the position.
Chipperson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Isihara will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chipperson advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chipperson prevents Isihara from getting the reversal.
Conor Isihara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chipperson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Chipperson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chipperson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!

Lyle Chipperson wins by unanimous decision!