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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 2434 p4p, 318 weight class) and Jose Alvaro (ranked 2406 p4p, 310 weight class). Chlapik comes to the cage accompanied by PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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199 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Alvaro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvaro blocks a head kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik moves into the clinch.
Alvaro tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it.
Alvaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chlapik lands a body punch.
Chlapik blocks an elbow strike from Alvaro.
Good body shot from Alvaro.
Chlapik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvaro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Chlapik avoids the damage to the body.
Chlapik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chlapik or not.
Chlapik pulls guard.
Alvaro trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Chlapik is trying to hold Alvaro in close to prevent damage but Alvaro has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chlapik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Chlapik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chlapik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chlapik is trying to stand back up but Alvaro is controlling him
Chlapik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chlapik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvaro is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvaro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chlapik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvaro.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Chlapik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chlapik misses with the head strike.
Chlapik takes a shot to the head.
Chlapik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvaro backwards.
Chlapik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chlapik prevents a body shot from Alvaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro lands a nice uppercut.
Alvaro misses with a punch to the body.
Alvaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chlapik manages to pull guard.
Chlapik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chlapik has his hands on Alvaro's head, controlling the position.
Chlapik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chlapik controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Alvaro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alvaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Alvaro fails to land.
Alvaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Chlapik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvaro gets through Chlapik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvaro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chlapik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alvaro can turn it around.
Chlapik has Alvaro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvaro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chlapik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chlapik tries to pull guard but Alvaro holds him up against the cage and eventually Chlapik drops back down to his feet.
Chlapik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chlapik can't find room to land a body shot as Alvaro controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Alvaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chlapik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
Alvaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chlapik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvaro defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Alvaro misses.
A head kick from Chlapik lands but Alvaro takes it in his stride.
Chlapik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvaro sprawls well. Alvaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chlapik gets slowly back to his feet.
Chlapik has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Chlapik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro misses with a looping left.
Alvaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chlapik.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Alvaro.
Chlapik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik dives in and grabs Alvaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvaro pushes down on Chlapik's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Alvaro.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chlapik as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Chlapik.
Chlapik blocking some punches.
Alvaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chlapik is defending well for now.
Jose Alvaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chlapik blocks an uppercut.
Alvaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvaro misses with a knee to the head.
Alvaro lands a body shot.
Alvaro has a couple of punches blocked by Chlapik.
Alvaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chlapik's elbow.
Alvaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chlapik has Alvaro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alvaro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chlapik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvaro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chlapik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chlapik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chlapik doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvaro checks a leg kick.
Chlapik misses with a body shot.
Alvaro dodges the punch combination from Chlapik.
Alvaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chlapik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alvaro.
Chlapik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Alvaro. Those never looked like landing.
Jose Alvaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Alvaro. No joy for Chlapik on that attempt.
Chlapik throws a push kick but Alvaro slaps the foot to one side.
Chlapik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alvaro checks a low kick from Chlapik.
Alvaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chlapik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvaro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlapik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvaro.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvaro throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvaro throws out the jab.
Alvaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chlapik.
Alvaro scores with a shot to the body.
Chlapik moves out of range of the strikes.
Chlapik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chlapik has a takedown stuffed.
Alvaro lunges at Chlapik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chlapik's hand.
Chlapik scores with a takedown into Alvaro's guard.
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!
Chlapik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chlapik tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvaro is retaining full guard.
Chlapik wants to control from the top but Alvaro keeps moving.
Chlapik looking to sit in guard and control but Alvaro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alvaro trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alvaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chlapik checks a leg kick.
Chlapik fails with the takedown
and Alvaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chlapik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alvaro throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
Chlapik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jose Alvaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvaro connects with a body shot that sends Chlapik's belly button to the back.
Alvaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chlapik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Chlapik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Alvaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvaro lands a really nice looking cross but Chlapik seems unphased.
Alvaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Chlapik fails with the takedown.
Alvaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Chlapik is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvaro lands an overhand right.
Alvaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvaro misses with a punch to the body.
Alvaro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Chlapik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik jumps guard but Alvaro stands there with Chlapik around his waist. Chlapik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chlapik blocking some punches.
Chlapik is trying to pull guard but Alvaro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chlapik fails to pull guard.
Chlapik pushes Alvaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chlapik can't find room to land a body shot as Alvaro controls the action.
Alvaro misses with a body punch.
Alvaro tries to work over Chlapik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro misses with an elbow over the top.
Chlapik jumps guard.
Alvaro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chlapik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvaro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Chlapik is retaining full guard.
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!
Chlapik keeping moving, preventing Alvaro from controlling successfully.
Chlapik wants to sweep here but Alvaro controlling him for the moment.
Chlapik is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvaro pushing down on Chlapik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chlapik tries to roll over but Alvaro keeps him under control.
Jose Alvaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvaro is thwarting Chlapik's attempts to control the position.
Alvaro controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chlapik fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Alvaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chlapik fails with the takedown.
Alvaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Chlapik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvaro blocks a jab.
Jakub Chlapik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvaro lands a slapping body shot.
Chlapik tests Alvaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlapik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chlapik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvaro with a nice cross.
Chlapik swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvaro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alvaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvaro 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alvaro!
Jose Alvaro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jakub Chlapik had this to say: 'thank '.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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