PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapman's entrance music is Dog the Bounty Hunter (Theme Song). A fine choice. Wojciechowski has chosen Carl Orff - Carmina Burana as his entrance music. Krzysztof Wojciechowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chapman
vs
Wojciechowski

190 cm
26
255 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

192 cm
25
262 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
KO power

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krzysztof Wojciechowski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojciechowski fails with the takedown
and Wojciechowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojciechowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wojciechowski's knee momentarily.
Chapman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wojciechowski. That did some damage!
Chapman connects with a leg kick. Wojciechowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Chapman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wojciechowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Chapman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chapman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojciechowski tries to bench press Chapman off him but Chapman keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman trying to control the position but Wojciechowski is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojciechowski tries to bench press Chapman off him but Chapman keeps the position.
Wojciechowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chapman.
Chapman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wojciechowski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chapman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chapman is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is trying to control. Wojciechowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chapman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wojciechowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wojciechowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chapman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chapman's back!

Wojciechowski is persistently looking for the submission but Chapman is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wojciechowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wojciechowski is trying to stick to Chapman's back but Chapman is turning into Wojciechowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wojciechowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chapman.
Chapman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojciechowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojciechowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws an elbow that misses. Wojciechowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman's guard. Nice move by Wojciechowski!
Wojciechowski won't allow Chapman to get back to his feet.
Wojciechowski wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.
Wojciechowski wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Chapman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chapman swings for the body but Wojciechowski moves out of range.
Wojciechowski misses with a takedown

so Chapman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Chapman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Wojciechowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chapman pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojciechowski keeps working.
Chapman blocks the strikes from Wojciechowski.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wojciechowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chapman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chapman landing with the ground and pound.
Wojciechowski keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Chapman looking to sit in guard and control but Wojciechowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman controls Wojciechowski momentarily but Wojciechowski frees himself.
Wojciechowski wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Chapman misses.

Wojciechowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chapman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chapman is not content to let Wojciechowski control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski scoring with punches from side control.
Chapman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Wojciechowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wojciechowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leland Chapman dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wojciechowski has his takedown stuffed
and Chapman counters with a low kick, right behind Wojciechowski 's knee.
Chapman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojciechowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojciechowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a two punch combo.
That kick from Chapman tenderised Wojciechowski's leg. Wojciechowski is trying to keep his angry face on.

Chapman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Chapman swings around for an armbar but Wojciechowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chapman's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman has control of Wojciechowski's left arm, preventing Wojciechowski from doing any damage.
Chapman is trying to keep Wojciechowski in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chapman seems keen to control Wojciechowski's posture.

Leland Chapman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chapman throws out a leg kick but Wojciechowski moves out of range and Chapman only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapman tries to land a leg kick but Wojciechowski saw it coming and moves away.
Wojciechowski has his takedown stuffed
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leland Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a nice body kick.

Chapman rushes Wojciechowski and presses him up against the cage.
Chapman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski can't get the takedown.
Chapman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wojciechowski up against the cage.
Chapman misses with the head strike.
Wojciechowski tries to pull guard but Chapman won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojciechowski.
Chapman works on Wojciechowski's body with a couple of short punches.

Chapman drags the fight down to the ground.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wojciechowski trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman wants to stand but Wojciechowski is controlling the position.
Krzysztof Wojciechowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leland Chapman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chapman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman scores with a sloppy right hand. Wojciechowski should have avoided that one.
Wojciechowski has his takedown stuffed
and Chapman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leland Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Chapman!