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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 563 p4p, 67 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 1307 p4p, 158 weight class). Chlapik has chosen PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Rutherford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chlapik tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chlapik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
A jab from Chlapik misses.
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chlapik to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutherford moves forwards but Chlapik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chlapik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Rutherford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chlapik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rutherford scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlapik.
A low kick from Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chlapik tests Rutherford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Chlapik throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Chlapik.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chlapik. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Rutherford misses with a two punch combination.
Chlapik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A clash of legs there as Chlapik blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik connects with a crisp jab.
Chlapik throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutherford counters with a left and a right that stings Chlapik.
Chlapik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chlapik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Chlapik loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik scores with a jab.
Chlapik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chlapik defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Chlapik lands but Rutherford takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford throws a hook but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Chlapik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutherford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
Rutherford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chlapik counter with a right hand.
Rutherford looks for a takedown but Chlapik sprawls well.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Chlapik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chlapik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chlapik scores with a jab to the head.
Chlapik lands the left hand.
Rutherford misses with a few strikes there.
Chlapik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlapik blocks the leg kick.
Rutherford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Rutherford with a series of wild strikes but Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chlapik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutherford has his takedown stuffed
and Chlapik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Chlapik.
Chlapik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rutherford. Rutherford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Chlapik moved away.
Chlapik throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chlapik blocks a leg kick.
Chlapik feints and then cracks Rutherford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutherford down.
Chlapik tries to land a leg kick but Rutherford saw it coming and moves away.
Chlapik avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chlapik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Chlapik catches Rutherford right on the button with a cross.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chlapik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chlapik scores with a jab. Rutherford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chlapik.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chlapik counters with a solid body kick.
Rutherford throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Rutherford only half commits.
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 Jakub Chlapik's cut.
That's time! Rutherford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutherford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Chlapik sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chlapik scores with a nice strike.
Chlapik throws a front kick that sends Rutherford stumbling back into the cage.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chlapik missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Chlapik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chlapik throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford lands a left and a right that send Chlapik crashing to the mat, dazed. Rutherford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chlapik is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlapik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutherford's calf.
Rutherford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chlapik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rutherford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chlapik circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutherford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlapik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chlapik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chlapik scores with a hook to the body. Rutherford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chlapik.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
A jab from Chlapik finds it's way through Rutherford's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
Chlapik cracks Rutherford with a good jab.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutherford moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Chlapik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Chlapik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Chlapik is out of range.
Rutherford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chlapik circles away.
Chlapik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Chlapik is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - Chlapik scores with a four punch combination!
Rutherford throws a jab when Chlapik was well out of range.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Rutherford tries to score with a low kick but Chlapik moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chlapik! But no joy.
No luck for Rutherford with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik lunges at Rutherford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutherford's hand.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chlapik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chlapik lands with an overhand left.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutherford misses with a combination
and Chlapik moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to circle away but Chlapik has him pinned against the cage.
Chlapik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
enabling Chlapik to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlapik lands a jab to the head.
Rutherford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Rutherford is predictable there
and Chlapik makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutherford really felt that one!
Chlapik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
Chlapik throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chlapik loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutherford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chlapik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Rutherford - just one landing.
Rutherford ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Chlapik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chlapik.
A punch combination from Rutherford misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chlapik.
Rutherford throws a one two combo.
Chlapik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Chlapik moves out of range of the body kick.
Chlapik throws a head kick that Rutherford semi-blocks.
Chlapik misses with a body kick.
Chlapik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Chlapik jabs Rutherford right on the nose. Rutherford blinks but takes it well.
Chlapik looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Chlapik throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutherford, right into the meat.
Rutherford blocks a head kick by Chlapik.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Chlapik's knee but Chlapik avoids it well.
Chlapik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
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 Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutherford dives in and scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutherford looking to sit in guard and control but Chlapik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chlapik stands and steps away. Rutherford gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chlapik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutherford on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Chlapik - just one landing.
Chlapik scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik steps in with a hook that catches Rutherford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chlapik follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rutherford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Chlapik!
During a confident post fight interview, Jakub Chlapik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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