PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Dean will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Chapman
vs
Dean

178 cm
23
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Dean!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean dodges the punch combination from Chapman.
Jonny Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chapman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Chapman stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dean swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dean sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dean actively working from the bottom here.

Dean looking for subs from the bottom but Chapman mounts him!

Chapman get's back to his feet.
Chapman swinging wildly here.
Chapman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Chapman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chapman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dean, who protects the arm well.

Chapman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Dean is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chapman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dean is looking for a sweep.

Chapman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chapman but great work by Dean.
Dean throws a strike aimed at the side of Chapman's head but Chapman avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman defending against the ground and pound.
Chapman tries to bench press Dean off him but Dean keeps the position.
Dean prevents Chapman from escaping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Chapman gets a takedown into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dean looking for submissions off his back.

Chapman is looking for a kimura here.
Chapman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chapman stops Dean from getting back to his feet.

Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Dean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dean looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dean looks like he's trying to stand up.

Dean actively working from the bottom here.

Chapman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

Jonny Chapman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dean shoots and misses

and Chapman counters with a takedown into side control.

Chapman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chapman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Chapman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chapman but great work by Dean.
Chapman tries to escape but Dean is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chapman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dean is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chapman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dean stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Chapman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman stuffs the takedown.
Dean doesn't manage to clinch there - Chapman circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Chapman gets a clinch.
Dean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chapman prevents it.
Jonny Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Dean.
Dean gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Dean with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dean tries for a takedown but Chapman manages to get underhooks.
Chapman has Dean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Dean.

Chapman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Dean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chapman drops back looking for a leg! Dean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dean manages to kick Chapman off! Chapman jumps back into Dean's guard.

Chapman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chapman has Dean in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dean has managed to get both his arms back between Chapman's legs - danger averted.

Dean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Chapman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.
Dean distracts Chapman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Dean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chapman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chapman has escaped and now he's on top!

Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Chapman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chapman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chapman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Chapman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Chapman is working for a submission of some sort.

Chapman is looking for a kimura but Dean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chapman to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chapman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chapman pulls his head out easily.

Dean kicks Chapman off and gets back to his feet.
Chapman checks a leg kick.

Chapman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dean is trying to defend but Chapman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dean works his way to full guard. Good work.

Chapman stands up from Dean's guard - Chapman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman somewhat.
Dean shoots and misses

and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dean won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chapman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chapman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Chapman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Chapman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chapman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Chapman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Chapman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dean is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Chapman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dean manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chapman's best efforts.
Curtis Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Chapman is looking for a kimura but Dean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chapman to get the leverage.

Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dean is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold.

Chapman is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jonny Chapman!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jonny Chapman!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jonny Chapman!

Jonny Chapman wins by unanimous decision!