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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Chipperson (ranked 3338 p4p, 463 weight class) and Gnarls Ford (ranked 5508 p4p, 668 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chipperson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chip Chipperson - Tears. Lyle Chipperson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Chipperson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gnarls Ford!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chipperson.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
Ford scores with a body shot.
A big left from Ford misses.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chipperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Chipperson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chipperson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Chipperson avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chipperson has time to react.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Gnarls Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Chipperson slips the punch.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford throws a hook but Chipperson avoids it easily.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Chipperson slips under a jab.
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!
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Chipperson's shoulder, as Chipperson tries to avoid the shot.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
Ford lands a jab to Chipperson's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws the left hand but Chipperson avoids the punch easily.
Gnarls Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Chipperson.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson blocks a jab.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chipperson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chipperson scrambles back to his feet.
Ford jabs Chipperson right on the nose. Chipperson blinks but takes it well.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chipperson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Chipperson counters with a single leg into guard. Ford didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chipperson stops Ford from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chipperson is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Chipperson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chipperson is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipperson is thwarting Ford's attempts to control the position.
Chipperson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ford wants to control but Chipperson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ford is not content to let Chipperson control the position.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Chipperson is controlling him well.
Chipperson seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnarls Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford stuns Chipperson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Chipperson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chipperson advances to half guard.
Chipperson stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
Chipperson stops Ford from getting back to his feet.
Chipperson is working for a kimura but Ford is defending it quite comfortably.
Chipperson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Chipperson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ford is defending against the submission attempts here by Chipperson.
Chipperson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control but Chipperson postures up.
Chipperson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ford is looking to control Chipperson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Chipperson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chipperson is looking for a kimura but Ford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chipperson to get the leverage.
Chipperson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ford defends it well.
Ford has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chipperson is on him like a limpet, forcing Ford back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford tries a body shot but Chipperson blocks it.
I was talking to Chipperson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chipperson manages to pull guard.
Ford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chipperson wants to sweep here but Ford controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to stand but Chipperson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ford postures up in Chipperson's guard and throws a big left but Chipperson blocks it.
Ford wants to control from the top but Chipperson keeps moving.
Chipperson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chipperson seems keen to control Ford's posture.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Chipperson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chipperson is pulling down on Ford's head. It's preventing any offense from Ford, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ford swings for the body but Chipperson moves out of range.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gnarls Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chipperson at a distance.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Chipperson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chipperson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chipperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chipperson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford throws a series of strikes that have Chipperson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gnarls Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Chipperson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chipperson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chipperson ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford throws a hook but Chipperson avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chipperson misses its target.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chipperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Chipperson attempts a counter takedown but Ford avoids it well and moves away.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chipperson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Chipperson saw that one coming.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Chipperson moved out of range.
Lyle Chipperson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gnarls Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Chipperson's head but Chipperson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Chipperson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chipperson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chipperson. Chipperson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Ford finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chipperson staying out of range there.
Chipperson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chipperson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chipperson.
Chipperson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ford sprawls and moves away.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Ford.
Chipperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Chipperson moved out of range nicely.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chipperson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a series of punches but Chipperson avoids them all with ease.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Chipperson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ford. That snapped Chipperson's head back.
Nice defenses there by Chipperson.
Chipperson tries to counter with a takedown but Ford is quick to defend against it.
Ford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gnarls Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gnarls Ford!
A victorious Gnarls Ford thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lyle Chipperson spoke after the fight, saying 'This greased-up steroid-monster won just because my pre-fight blueberry smoothie was laced! And the judges and the referee were bought! And it was an early stoppage! And even the goddamn mat was too slippery!'.
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