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Event:
CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Chiappe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stillwell!
Stillwell tries to buck Chiappe off but Chiappe is having none of it.
Chiappe controlling from side mount.
Stillwell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chiappe off and has taken his back!
Chiappe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiappe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stillwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chiappe on the ground.
Stillwell cracks Chiappe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stillwell with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiappe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stillwell with the ground and pound from mount.
Chiappe wants to control but Stillwell is having none of it.
Stillwell trying to control but Chiappe is having none of it.
Stillwell raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Chiappe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stillwell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stillwell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chiappe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stillwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chiappe manages to get to full guard.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Stillwell postures up.
#SUB2#
Chiappe is looking for a triangle but Stillwell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chiappe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stillwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Stillwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Chiappe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stillwell is in close to Chiappe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stillwell stands up over Chiappe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stillwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiappe's head.
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stillwell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stillwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chiappe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chiappe looking to control.
Stillwell wants to control from the top but Chiappe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chiappe has his foot on Stillwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stillwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Stillwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stillwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stillwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Chiappe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stillwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stillwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stillwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stillwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiappe's head.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Chiappe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stillwell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Chiappe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stillwell is aware though and is defending well.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Chiappe's brow.
Chiappe trying to keep a closed guard but Stillwell is proving a slippery customer.
Stillwell scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Stillwell scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Chiappe is looking for a triangle but Stillwell pushes his legs off easily.
Stillwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Chiappe wants to sweep but no luck.
Stillwell lands a couple of elbows.
Stillwell cracks Chiappe with a solid left hand.
Stillwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stillwell is looking to pass into half guard but Chiappe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chiappe is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stillwell trying to keep a closed guard but Chiappe is proving a slippery customer.
Chiappe is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Stillwell wants to sweep here but Chiappe controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chiappe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stillwell attempts a counter takedown but Chiappe avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Chiappe. No joy for Stillwell on that attempt.
Chiappe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chiappe pinned against the cage. Chiappe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Stillwell gets a double leg takedown into Chiappe's guard.
Chiappe has his hands on Stillwell's head, controlling the position.
Stillwell trying to move into half guard but instead Chiappe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Chiappe looking for submissions off his back.
Stillwell working Chiappe over with strikes. #T1#
Stillwell lands strikes from half guard.
Chiappe is pressing down on Stillwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stillwell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stillwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chiappe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stillwell is working Chiappe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Chiappe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stillwell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Chiappe's brow. #T2#
Stillwell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stillwell 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. #SUB2#
Chiappe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stillwell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Stillwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chiappe can do to turn this around?
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chiappe looking for a guillotine here but Stillwell defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stillwell working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Chiappe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stillwell defends it easily.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stillwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stillwell looking to pass the guard.
Jason Stillwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Stillwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chiappe dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Chiappe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiappe stopping the sweep attempt from Stillwell.#SUB#
Stillwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Stillwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chiappe is fighting to break Stillwell's control of his arms but Stillwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Chiappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chiappe passes Stillwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chiappe prevents Stillwell from improving his position.
Chiappe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stillwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stillwell lands with a few short shots to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Stillwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chiappe sprawls well initially but Stillwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chiappe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stillwell works over Chiappe with some ground and pound from guard.
Stillwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chiappe's head.
Chiappe is trying to keep Stillwell in close.
#SUB2#
Chiappe working for a triangle but Stillwell defends it easily.
Stillwell is pushing down on Chiappe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiappe is fighting to maintain full guard but Stillwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chiappe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stillwell is looking for a kimura but Chiappe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stillwell to get the leverage.
Stillwell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Chiappe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stillwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stillwell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stillwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Stillwell is working Chiappe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stillwell stopping the sweep attempt from Chiappe.
Chiappe has momentary wrist control but Stillwell slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Chiappe working for a triangle but Stillwell defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Chiappe working for a triangle but Stillwell defends it easily.
Chiappe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stillwell stopping the sweep attempt from Chiappe.
Pippo Chiappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stillwell postures up.
Stillwell scoring with some ground and pound.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stillwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chiappe's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stillwell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Chiappe's brow.
Stillwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Chiappe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stillwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stillwell is in close to Chiappe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Stillwell is pushing down on Chiappe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chiappe is fighting to maintain full guard but Stillwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stillwell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stillwell drops an elbow to the side of Chiappe's head.
Stillwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chiappe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stillwell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chiappe trying to control from the bottom.
Stillwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stillwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chiappe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stillwell scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Chiappe is rocked!
Stillwell trying to mount his opponent but Chiappe defends it.
Stillwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiappe keeps working.
Chiappe wants to improve his position but Stillwell is controlling well.
#T4#
Stillwell working the head and body with strikes.
Stillwell slips a nice elbow through Chiappe's hands, connecting with Chiappe's forehead.
Chiappe is still in real trouble! Can Stillwell finish him?
Chiappe taking some punishment here, with Stillwell in his half guard.
Chiappe is looking to control Stillwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chiappe avoid being mounted?
Stillwell is keen to just control but Chiappe is a slippery customer.
Chiappe tries to roll over but Stillwell keeps him under control.
Chiappe seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stillwell slips a nice elbow through Chiappe's hands, connecting with Chiappe's forehead.
Stillwell is just content to waste time from the top position. Chiappe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jason Stillwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Chiappe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stillwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stillwell chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Stillwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stillwell, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Stillwell!
Jason Stillwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pippo Chiappe had this to say: 'I just- I'm sorry guys, I trained really hard for this. I just wasn't the best guy in the octagon today. Stone is a hell of a fighter and I wish him the best'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Chiappe counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Chiappe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chiappe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chiappe lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pippo Chiappe!
An intense looking Pippo Chiappe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just want to say thanks to Mr. Ferguson, Thanks for the opportunity and of course thanks for the fans that came here today. I hope you guys enjoyed the fight.'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 34
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ru, as that shot connected.
Chiappe shoots in and drives through. Ru sprawls well.
Ru connects with a body shot that sends Chiappe's belly button to the back.
Chiappe fails with the takedown
and Ru counters with a straight right hand.
Chiappe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wei Ru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pippo Chiappe.
Chiappe misses with a takedown attempt
and Ru counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chiappe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Ru counters with a nice right hand that sends Chiappe toppling to the canvas! Chiappe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ru finish him?!#ROC#Chiappe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiappe with a poor takedown
and Ru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chiappe looks winded!
Chiappe with a poor takedown
and Ru counters with a big right hand! Oh Chiappe is in trouble here! Ru follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Ru!
The defeated Pippo Chiappe had this to say: 'I just- I'm sorry guys, I trained really hard for this. I just wasn't the best guy in the octagon today. Stone is a hell of a fighter and I wish him the best'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 26
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Chiappe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chiappe stalling.
Stone is looking to control Chiappe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiappe trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Chiappe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stone defend it? Chiappe steps over the head and cranks it - Stone is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chiappe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pippo Chiappe!
Pippo Chiappe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I just want to say thanks to Mr. Ferguson, Thanks for the opportunity and of course thanks for the fans that came here today. I hope you guys enjoyed the fight.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiappe fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Watson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Watson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chiappe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Watson's guard! Nice work there by Chiappe!
Chiappe trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Chiappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Watson working for a triangle but Chiappe defends it easily.
Chiappe content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Watson is looking for a triangle but Chiappe pushes his legs off easily.
Watson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chiappe throws a big right hand that misses.
Watson seems keen to control Chiappe's posture.
Chiappe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson pulls Chiappe in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Chiappe gets to his feet - Watson follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chiappe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chiappe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pippo Chiappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Watson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Chiappe pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Chiappe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Watson takes a swing at Chiappe's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Watson lands the left hand.
Watson swings for the body but Chiappe moves out of range.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson lands a lovely overhand right.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiappe is just out of range.
Chiappe feinted with a counter takedown.
Watson takes a swing at Chiappe's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Chiappe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watson wants to control but Chiappe is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Chiappe is trying to work for a kimura but Watson is defending well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chiappe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Watson is just riding it out for now. Chiappe eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Watson is in trouble now - Chiappe has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watson holds on to Chiappe as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chiappe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Chiappe looking for a guillotine from mount but Watson is having none of it.
Watson is looking to improve his position but Chiappe isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pippo Chiappe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chiappe dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiappe is just out of range.
Chiappe goes for a double leg but Watson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Watson dives in and scores a takedown into Chiappe's guard.#ES#
Chiappe has his feet on Watson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Watson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Watson swings for the body but Chiappe moves out of range.
Chiappe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chiappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Chiappe shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Watson looks to land a combination but Chiappe avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chiappe rather than just go for the knockout.#T1##TD#
Chiappe feints and as Watson raises his hands in defense, Chiappe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Chiappe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Watson, up you get!
Watson lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Chiappe gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Chiappe keeps moving.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Chiappe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard. #REVR#
Watson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Watson working for a triangle but Chiappe defends it easily.
Watson managing to control the position.
Chiappe postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Chiappe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chiappe'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.
Chiappe postures up.
#T3#
Watson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chiappe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Watson working for a triangle but Chiappe defends it easily.
Chiappe preventing the sweep.
Chiappe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pippo Chiappe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Chiappe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiappe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chiappe wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Watson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chiappe misses with a takedown attempt - Watson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pippo Chiappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
Chiappe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pippo Chiappe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Watson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watson.
Chiappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Chiappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chiappe tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watson scores with a jab.
Watson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Chiappe gets the takedown into side control.
Chiappe working away.
Chiappe gets to mount! Watson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Watson stops Chiappe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chiappe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Watson 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.
Chiappe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Watson! #SUB#
Chiappe wants to finish this one by submission but Watson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chiappe.
Watson is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiappe scoring with strikes but Watson is staying in there.
Watson tries to hold on but Chiappe postures up.
Chiappe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Watson to take his back!#T2#
I really don't envy Watson right now.
#SUB#
Watson is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Chiappe has locked on a rear naked choke here! Watson is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pippo Chiappe! |
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