PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 4518 p4p, 4381 weight class) and Reece Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reece Chapman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Brunson
vs
Chapman

160 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Chapman!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chapman counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman is defended easily by Brunson.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
Chapman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blonde Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chapman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chapman trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Brunson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brunson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapman is one step ahead there.
Chapman content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chapman is aware though and is defending well.

Chapman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chapman is looking to stand up but Brunson won't let him.

Brunson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chapman defends it easily.

Brunson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chapman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chapman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Brunson has his foot on Chapman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chapman works his way back into a safe position though.
Chapman advances position into side control!
Brunson is trying to get back to half guard.
Brunson is pushing Chapman's head away, looking to escape. Chapman manages to hold on to the position though.
Brunson is trying to control Chapman's posture but Chapman avoids it.
Chapman wants to stand but Brunson has his arm trapped.

Chapman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Brunson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reece Chapman!