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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake comes to the cage accompanied by The Pretty Reckless - Take me down. Chlapik has chosen Scuttle Buttin' as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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201 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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196 cm
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192 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake goes for a double leg but Chlapik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chlapik continues to drive forward.
Blake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands with a slapping head kick.
Chlapik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake keeps Chlapik at a distance using the push kick.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chlapik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Chlapik slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Chlapik.
Blake has his takedown stuffed
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik swinging wildly here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blake.
Blake bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake trying to control the action but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Blake tries to get to his feet but Chlapik is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Blake in his guard.
Chlapik is looking to sweep but instead, Blake has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chlapik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Chlapik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake seems to be looking for submissions.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Blake is trying to control. Chlapik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chlapik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chlapik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blake trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Chlapik wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chlapik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Chlapik trying to hold on to Blake's head to control him but Blake postures up.
Blake is working for a kimura but Chlapik is defending it quite comfortably.
Chlapik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chlapik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chlapik listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake lands a front kick.
Blake connects with a leg kick. Chlapik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Chlapik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chlapik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chlapik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Blake wants a takedown but no success here.
Chlapik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chlapik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blake up against the cage.
Chlapik is looking to control Blake's arms but Blake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chlapik has his back to the cage.
Chlapik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chlapik throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blake. That snapped Chlapik's head back.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Chlapik.
Blake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chlapik sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chlapik pushes Blake off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blake.
Chlapik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chlapik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chlapik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blake's half guard.
Chlapik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chlapik wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
Chlapik slows the pace down in half guard.
Blake desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik trying to mount his opponent but Blake defends it.
Blake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chlapik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chlapik is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chlapik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blake dives in and scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
Chlapik has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blake has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chlapik or perhaps it was just good defense by Blake, which made it look bad.
Chlapik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chlapik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake throws a series of punches but Chlapik moves out of range.
Blake tries a low kick but Chlapik avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake tries to clinch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blake tries for a takedown but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chlapik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Chlapik fakes the leg kick and cracks Blake in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chlapik!
Chlapik walks into a jab.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chlapik lands a right hook to the body.
Blake shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Blake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a one two combo.
Chlapik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake lands a body shot.
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!
Blake throws a one two combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chlapik.
Blake throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chlapik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Jesse Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blake taking a break here but Chlapik is having none of it and regains half guard.
Blake is trying to work for a kimura but Chlapik is defending well.
Chlapik is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Chlapik is keeping the position.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik is controlling Blake's posture.
Blake landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chlapik is keeping the position for now.
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Chlapik.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chlapik connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chlapik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chlapik throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Blake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik lands with a right hand.
Chlapik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Blake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chlapik's half guard.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlapik keeps working.
Chlapik is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Blake.
Well Chlapik has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
Jakub Chlapik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ON TAP 160Q Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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