PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Ezequiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Chapman
vs
Ezequiel

197 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 Hilo, Raphael Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Ezequiel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Ezequiel tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ezequiel shoots in for a double leg but Chapman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ezequiel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapman defends well and Ezequiel ends up having to push Chapman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ezequiel stops a takedown attempt from Chapman.
Chapman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ezequiel tries to circle away but Chapman has him pinned against the cage.
Ezequiel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ezequiel has eaten all the pies!
Chapman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chapman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ezequiel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Raphael Chapman has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ezequiel fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Chapman as Ezequiel shoots in.
Ezequiel with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Chapman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chapman is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ezequiel manages to get to full guard.
Ezequiel has a closed guard, preventing Chapman from standing up.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ezequiel working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.

Ezequiel looking for a guillotine here but Chapman defends easily.
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!
Chapman landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezequiel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Ezequiel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ezequiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Ezequiel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chapman postures up.
Chapman postures up and lands a big shot to Ezequiel's brow.
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ezequiel has an active guard here but Chapman has managed to pass into half guard.
Ezequiel looks winded!

Chapman 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.
Ezequiel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezequiel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.

Chapman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ezequiel doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Chapman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Chapman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chapman throws a head kick but Ezequiel moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ezequiel.
Ezequiel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ezequiel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily.
Raphael Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Ezequiel.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ezequiel.
Ezequiel shoots and misses

and Chapman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chapman.
Ezequiel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ezequiel is breathing heavily.
Chapman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ezequiel gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Ezequiel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Chapman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ezequiel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Chapman has picked Ezequiel up - he's going for a ride! Chapman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman with the ground and pound but Ezequiel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chapman 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.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chapman throws a big right hand that misses.
Chapman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ezequiel's guard.
Chapman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chapman postures up in Ezequiel's guard and throws a big left but Ezequiel blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ezequiel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ezequiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ezequiel is fending him off so far but Chapman persists. Nope, Ezequiel circles away and we're back to standing.
Raphael Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ezequiel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Chapman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chapman prevents Ezequiel from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ezequiel trying to control from the bottom.
Chapman stops Ezequiel from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.

Chapman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ezequiel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chapman.
Ezequiel is concentrating on defense, preventing Chapman from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman prevents Ezequiel from improving his position.

Ezequiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapman.

Ezequiel is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chapman is working for a kimura but Ezequiel is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Chapman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Chapman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chapman throws a right hand that Ezequiel ducks under and follows up with a left that Ezequiel also avoids with ease.
Ezequiel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chapman tries to avoid it but Ezequiel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chapman to the ground. Chapman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ezequiel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chapman tries to clinch but Ezequiel moves out of range.
Ezequiel misses with a takedown attempt

and Chapman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ezequiel's guard now.
Raphael Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Ezequiel.
Ezequiel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ezequiel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chapman manages to get himself to full guard.
Chapman looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Ezequiel from controlling successfully.
Chapman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Ezequiel wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Chapman's closed guard. He's half up but Chapman has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Chapman pivots and extends the arm, Ezequiel falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Chapman! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Chapman!