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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Chapman (ranked 6729 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sianga Gathuessi (ranked 3471 p4p, 350 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timothy Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sianga Gathuessi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gathuessi defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Gathuessi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gathuessi clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gathuessi.
Chapman tries to score a body lock takedown but Gathuessi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chapman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gathuessi drags the fight down to the ground.
Gathuessi being controlled here, momentarily.
Gathuessi keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gathuessi wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Gathuessi controlling Chapman's posture.
Gathuessi has his feet on Chapman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt
and Gathuessi counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gathuessi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Gathuessi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gathuessi continues to drive forward.
Gathuessi throws a counter combo.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gathuessi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chapman is fending him off so far but Gathuessi persists. Nope, Chapman circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gathuessi is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Chapman.
It looks like Sianga Gathuessi has been cut.
Gathuessi fails with a takedown attempt.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chapman shoots in but Gathuessi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chapman pushes Gathuessi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gathuessi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chapman tries to break the clinch but Gathuessi is controlling the position.
Gathuessi breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi moves out of range.
Chapman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gathuessi on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman swings for the body but Gathuessi moves out of range.
Gathuessi darts in looking for a takedown but Chapman gets double underhooks and turns Gathuessi into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Gathuessi on that attempt.
Chapman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gathuessi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Gathuessi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapman sprawls well. Chapman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gathuessi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gathuessi drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
We've been informed that Gathuessi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gathuessi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chapman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gathuessi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gathuessi trying to land knees to the body.
Gathuessi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chapman uses from the top position.
Gathuessi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gathuessi prevents Chapman from getting back to his feet.
Gathuessi controlling from the top position.
Gathuessi stands up from Chapman's guard - Gathuessi perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sianga Gathuessi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sianga Gathuessi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gathuessi or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad.
Gathuessi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chapman swivels and escapes.
Chapman shoots in looking for a takedown but Gathuessi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chapman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gathuessi wants to counter with a clinch but Chapman pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Chapman as Gathuessi shoots in.
Timothy Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sianga Gathuessi.
Gathuessi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gathuessi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Chapman.
Chapman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chapman has closed the distance and engaged Gathuessi in a clinch.
Gathuessi has Chapman pressed against the cage, preventing Chapman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gathuessi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Gathuessi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapman controls the action.
Gathuessi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Gathuessi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gathuessi manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is letting Gathuessi control him for a moment.
Gathuessi is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Gathuessi.
Gathuessi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chapman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gathuessi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to buck Gathuessi off but he can't manage it.
Gathuessi tries to control but Chapman wriggling away.
Gathuessi working Chapman over with strikes here.
Gathuessi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gathuessi looking to control but Chapman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gathuessi working for a submission but Chapman is keeping him at bay.
Chapman taking shots to the head.
It looks like Timothy Chapman has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gathuessi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Chapman closes the distance and pushes Gathuessi back into the cage.
Chapman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gathuessi tries to stall but Chapman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chapman lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gathuessi tries to pull guard but Chapman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gathuessi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chapman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chapman wants to take the fight to the mat but Gathuessi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timothy Chapman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gathuessi slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Chapman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Gathuessi on that attempt.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gathuessi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gathuessi.
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but Gathuessi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gathuessi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi avoids them all with ease.
Chapman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Gathuessi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Gathuessi avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gathuessi controlling the action here for a moment.
Gathuessi successfully pulls guard.
Gathuessi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gathuessi pushes Chapman off and scrambles back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gathuessi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Gathuessi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gathuessi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gathuessi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman misses with a double jab
and Gathuessi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chapman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gathuessi manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gathuessi landing punches.
Gathuessi controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gathuessi wants to control the action but instead Chapman gets a body lock and reverses into Gathuessi's guard! Nice work!
Gathuessi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chapman is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gathuessi working for a triangle but Chapman defends it easily.
Chapman gets to his feet. Gathuessi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gathuessi shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Gathuessi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chapman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGathuessi.
Gathuessi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapman defends well and Gathuessi ends up having to push Chapman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a series of strikes that have Gathuessi backpedaling.
Chapman throws a shot to the body.
Gathuessi checks the leg kick.
Chapman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chapman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman has picked Gathuessi up - he's going for a ride! Chapman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gathuessi gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gathuessi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Gathuessi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gathuessi striking off his back but it's not causing Chapman any problems.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Gathuessi keeps moving.
Chapman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gathuessi is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timothy Chapman.
I think Chapman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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