PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Chipperson (ranked 4854 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Fryc (ranked 2974 p4p, 273 weight class). Chipperson comes to the cage accompanied by Chip. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chipperson
vs
Fryc

188 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyle Chipperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Fryc!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fryc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fryc throws a head kick that misses

and Chipperson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fryc is trying to break the clinch but Chipperson is controlling him.
Chipperson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fryc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fryc fails to land.

Chipperson pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fryc tries to stand but Chipperson is controlling from the bottom.
Chipperson trying to control the position here.
Chipperson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fryc manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fryc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chipperson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fryc wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fryc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fryc working for a triangle but Chipperson defends it easily.
Chipperson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fryc is keeping the position for now.

Fryc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chipperson defends well.
Chipperson trying to control but Fryc is working from the bottom.

Fryc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chipperson defends well.

Fryc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chipperson postures up in Fryc's guard and throws a big left but Fryc blocks it.

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.

Fryc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Fryc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chipperson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fryc working for a triangle but Chipperson defends it easily.
Chipperson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fryc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fryc is looking for a triangle but Chipperson pushes his legs off easily.

Fryc throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chipperson escapes and throws Fryc's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fryc is not content to let Chipperson control the position.
Fryc manages to get back to half guard.
Chipperson working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Chipperson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chipperson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fryc!
Fryc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson wants to control the pace but Fryc is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fryc tries to reverse the position but Chipperson maintains control.
Chipperson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Chipperson dominating with strikes here.
Fryc sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Fryc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chipperson pulls his head out easily.

Fryc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fryc looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chipperson is looking to take a break and control but Fryc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fryc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chipperson pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Chipperson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fryc.
Fryc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice takedown defense from Fryc. No joy for Chipperson on that attempt.
Fryc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chipperson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fryc manages to circle out of the way.
Fryc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fryc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fryc wants it to stay on the feet.
Chipperson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fryc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chipperson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fryc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chipperson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Chipperson closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fryc misses with a punch on the inside.
Fryc working aggressively here.
Fryc misses with a short punch on the inside.

Chipperson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Chipperson moves into the clinch.
Chipperson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fryc has a couple of punches blocked by Chipperson.

Chipperson lands a takedown into guard.
Chipperson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Fryc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Fryc isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chipperson stacks Fryc on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chipperson!
Fryc tries to buck Chipperson off but Chipperson is having none of it.
Lyle Chipperson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fryc looks to move to half guard but instead Chipperson has passed into mount! Damn!
Chipperson content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fryc regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chipperson wants to pass the guard but Fryc is defending well.
Chipperson wants to control but Fryc is keeping him busy.

Fryc actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Chipperson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fryc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fryc is trying to get back to full guard.
Fryc is breathing heavily.

Fryc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chipperson pulls his head out easily.

Chipperson seems to be looking for submissions.
Chipperson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fryc controls his leg.

Fryc actively working from the bottom here.

Fryc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fryc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Fryc is looking to improve his position.

Fryc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chipperson pulls his head out easily.
Chipperson controlling the action here.
Chipperson trying to control the action but Fryc is working from the bottom.

Fryc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson trying to control the action but Fryc is working from the bottom.

Chipperson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A swing and a miss from Fryc.
Chipperson darts in looking for a takedown but Fryc gets double underhooks and turns Chipperson into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chipperson.

Chipperson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chipperson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fryc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fryc is looking for a triangle but Chipperson pushes his legs off easily.

Fryc working for a triangle but Chipperson defends it easily.
Fryc keeping moving, preventing Chipperson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fryc can't keep his opponent in guard - Chipperson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Fryc looking for submissions off his back.
Fryc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fryc.
Chipperson passes Fryc's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fryc actively working from the bottom here.
Fryc is staying active underneath Chipperson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fryc looking for submissions off his back.

Chipperson is working for a submission of some sort.
Chipperson prevents Fryc from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fryc wants to improve his position but Chipperson is controlling well.

Fryc actively working from the bottom here.
Chipperson controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson wants to control but Fryc is keeping him busy.

Fryc actively working from the bottom here.

Fryc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Fryc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chipperson pulls his head out easily.
Chipperson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chipperson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fryc controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Fryc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chipperson content to control rather than advance.

Fryc actively working from the bottom here.

Fryc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chipperson pulls his head out easily.
Chipperson is keen to just control but Fryc is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damian Fryc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyle Chipperson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lyle Chipperson!

Lyle Chipperson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Lyle Chipperson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.