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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 166 p4p, 484 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 25 p4p, 20 weight class). Blood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blood lands a body shot.
Blood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Chaelsson has control of the leg.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.
Chaelsson with the ground and pound but Blood uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chaelsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Chaelsson postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaelsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is pulling down on Chaelsson's head to control his posture.
Blood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaelsson is fighting to break Blood's control of his arms but Blood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaelsson distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blood controlling the position.
Chaelsson works over Blood with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaelsson trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Chaelsson is working Blood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Chaelsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson works over Blood with some ground and pound from guard.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaelsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaelsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Blood keeping full guard, as Chaelsson tries to pass.
Chaelsson stands up over Blood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blood is trying to keep Chaelsson in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood has Chaelsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blood defends it nicely.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Blood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaelsson's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Blood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Chaelsson with that takedown attempt.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaelsson.
Blood is looking to wear down Chaelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blood misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blood!
Chaelsson throws an elbow but Blood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chaelsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chaelsson working away.
Blood dodges the ground and pound from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chaelsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Blood controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chaelsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blood works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Chaelsson advancing to mount.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaelsson connects with a nice short shot to Blood's temple.
Blood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chaelsson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Blood is blocking nicely.
Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blood has hold of Chaelsson's hands but Chaelsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaelsson wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Chaelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Patrick Chaelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood moves into full guard.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blood misses the shot to the body.
Chaelsson looks for a takedown but Blood sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Chaelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blood defends it well.
Chaelsson slips under a jab from Blood.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blood as he avoids it easily.
Chaelsson shoots in for a double leg but Blood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Chaelsson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaelsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Blood gets underhooks to prevent Chaelsson's takedown attempt.
Blood lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Blood.
Chaelsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blood prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Chaelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Blood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Blood.
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood lands with a left to the head.
Chaelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blood takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Blood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blood rushes Chaelsson and presses him up against the cage.
Jack Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to work over Chaelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaelsson is trying to drag Blood to the mat but Blood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaelsson tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Blood.
Chaelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaelsson looking for a takedown.
Patrick Chaelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaelsson.
Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood is leaning against Chaelsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood digs a right hand into Chaelsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaelsson's gas tank.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaelsson.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Chaelsson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
Chaelsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood working aggressively here.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Blood misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Blood.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaelsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blood pushes Chaelsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaelsson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaelsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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