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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnjo Chipchase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Already Over as his entrance music. Scott Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnjo Chipchase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chipchase throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Chipchase moves out of range easily.
Smith looks for the body kick but Chipchase saw that one coming.
Chipchase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Chipchase shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith looks to land a combination. Chipchase sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Chipchase shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chipchase shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnjo Chipchase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chipchase looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chipchase wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chipchase content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipchase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith has his foot on Chipchase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chipchase works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipchase postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Chipchase working some strikes from top position.
Chipchase throws a big elbow that misses.
Chipchase working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chipchase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chipchase trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipchase pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Chipchase looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chipchase passes to side control.
Chipchase working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chipchase. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chipchase is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith prevents Chipchase from improving position.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chipchase's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chipchase throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Chipchase not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chipchase not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Chipchase looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chipchase throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chipchase's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Chipchase trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Chipchase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chipchase working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Chipchase 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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Chipchase is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chipchase is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Chipchase escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnjo Chipchase dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Chipchase, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chipchase shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chipchase is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chipchase seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chipchase.
Smith wants to improve his position but Chipchase is controlling well.
Smith trying to control but Chipchase postures up.
Chipchase passes to full mount!
Chipchase is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chipchase with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chipchase in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chipchase with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chipchase scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Chipchase.
Chipchase is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Chipchase's body position as best he can.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Chipchase smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chipchase avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Chipchase wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Chipchase scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase landing strikes from the mount.
Chipchase scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Chipchase's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Smith really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Chipchase lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chipchase working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chipchase landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnjo Chipchase overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Chipchase connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Chipchase with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Chipchase cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chipchase with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chipchase in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Chipchase smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chipchase pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chipchase working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chipchase landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Chipchase landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chipchase landing shots from mount.
Chipchase trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith wants to hold on but Chipchase pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnjo Chipchase dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chipchase's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chipchase scrambles back to his feet.
Smith gets caught napping as Chipchase dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chipchase has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chipchase's guard.
Chipchase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chipchase has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chipchase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Chipchase tries to strike from the bottom.
Chipchase working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Chipchase is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipchase slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chipchase has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith stops Chipchase from getting back to his feet.
Chipchase is looking to get back to is feet but Smith passes into side control.
Smith cracks Chipchase with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is staying tight to Chipchase's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Chipchase is not content to let Smith control the position.
Chipchase is looking for a sweep.
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith throws a leg kick but Chipchase moved away.
Chipchase shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chipchase's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chipchase shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to clinch up but Chipchase keeps it at a distance.
Chipchase takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chipchase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Chipchase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnjo Chipchase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chipchase shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnjo Chipchase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chipchase throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chipchase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chipchase, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Chipchase controls his hands.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Chipchase can't get the takedown.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chipchase fails with the takedown.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith connects with a jab.
Chipchase tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Chipchase thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Chipchase tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chipchase somewhat.
Scott Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith forces Chipchase back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chipchase backwards.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chipchase pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chipchase pulls Smith into guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnjo Chipchase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chipchase 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnjo Chipchase!
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