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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Pask (ranked 24375 p4p, 5070 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 687 p4p, 560 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Pask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pask but Pask pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pask wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pask with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chapman misses with a takedown
and Pask counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chapman dives in for a single leg takedown but Pask sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Pask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Pask forces Chapman back against the cage and clinches.
Pask misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pask.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pask - that landed with a thud.
Chapman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pask lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Chapman on the inside.
Chapman pushes Pask back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pask has a couple of punches blocked by Chapman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pask fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman misses with the head strike.
Chapman blocks a body shot from Pask.
Chapman tries to throw a body punch but Pask avoids it by throwing Chapman back against the cage.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Pask.
Pask blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pask.
Chapman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chapman swings wildly with an uppercut but Pask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman lands a nice uppercut.
Pask blocks an uppercut.
Pask misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman blocking some punches.
A short right from Chapman on the inside.
Chapman can't find room to land a body shot as Pask controls the action.
Pask lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chapman misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pask has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pask.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chapman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pask misses with a body punch.
Chapman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Chapman - that landed with a thud.
Chapman tries to work over Pask's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Chapman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pask.
Chapman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pask struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapman controls his hands.
Chapman misses with a punch on the inside.
Chapman misses with a punch on the inside.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Pask tries to land a knee to the head but Chapman blocks with his arms.
Chapman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pask controls his hands.
Chapman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chapman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pask lands an uppercut.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pask as the two fighters clinch.
Chapman lands a shoulder strike.
Chapman working aggressively here.
Chapman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chapman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chapman can't find room to land a body shot as Pask controls the action.
Chapman misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pask blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Chapman.
Pask blocking some punches.
Pask goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Chapman fails to land.
Pask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chapman tries to throw a body punch but Pask avoids it by throwing Chapman back against the cage.
Chapman lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is working Pask over against the cage.
Pask is breathing heavily.
Chapman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Pask.
Pask tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapman's elbow.
Pask has a couple of punches blocked by Chapman.
Pask tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pask looking to stall.
Pask misses with some punches.
Pask blocking some punches.
Chapman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chapman lands with a light punch inside.
Chapman misses with the head strike.
Chapman scores with a hook to the body.
Pask looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Chapman - that landed with a thud.
Chapman throws a punch but it's blocked by Pask.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Chapman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt
and Pask counters with a thumping low kick.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pask lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chapman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pask circles away.
Pask tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chapman manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Chapman with that takedown attempt.
Pask seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dan Pask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Pask tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pask is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.
Pask jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman is defended easily by Pask.
Chapman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pask can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up with Pask, looking for a takedown. Chapman pushes Pask against the cage but Pask circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pask stuffs the takedown.
Chapman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Chapman fails to land the takedown.
Pask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pask as he avoids it easily.
Pask feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pask stuffs the takedown attempt from Chapman. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pask counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pask counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Pask to acknowledge the strikes.
Jack Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pask as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pask.
Dan Pask is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pask throws a body punch but Chapman moves out of range.
Pask lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chapman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pask sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pask pinned against the cage. Pask gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pask connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pask closes the distance and clinches.
Pask scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chapman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman lands a hook that snaps the head of Pask backwards.
Chapman throws a head punch that misses.
Chapman lands a nice uppercut.
Chapman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pask throws an elbow but it misses.
Pask unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chapman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pask misses with a punch to the body.
Chapman tries to work over Pask's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chapman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapman.
Pask blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pask lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chapman.
A short left from Pask.
Pask prevents a body shot from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pask has a couple of punches blocked by Chapman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Pask dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chapman darts in looking for a takedown but Pask gets double underhooks and turns Chapman into the cage.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Pask tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman is defended easily by Pask.
Dan Pask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Chapman.
Pask stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pask wants it to stay on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pask.
Dan Pask is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman darts in looking for a takedown but Pask gets double underhooks and turns Chapman into the cage.
Chapman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pask wants to land a leg kick but Chapman is out of range.
Pask throws a leg kick but Chapman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chapman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pask.
Chapman dives in and grabs Pask's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pask pushes down on Chapman's head and hops out.
Pask throws a quick counter head kick but Chapman was just out of range.
Pask has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pask - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pask is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chapman is defending well for now.
Chapman avoiding damage as Pask throws knees to the body.
Chapman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pask tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapman's elbow.
Chapman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pask throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapmans head.
Pask misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chapman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pask scores with a shot to the side of Chapman's head.
Chapman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jack Chapman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries a body shot but Pask blocks it.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Chapman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pask or not.
Pask lands with a left to the head.
Chapman misses with a punch to the body.
Pask lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Chapman.
Chapman misses with some punches.
Pask blocks a body shot from Chapman.
Chapman tries to throw a body punch but Pask avoids it by throwing Chapman back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pask lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pask blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pask stalling in the clinch but Chapman improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chapman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chapman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pask prevents a body shot from Chapman.
Pask has a couple of punches blocked by Chapman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chapman.
Pask blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chapman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pask pushes Chapman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chapman lands a body shot.
Pask blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pask pushes Chapman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chapman lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pask.
Nice body punch from Chapman.
Chapman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pask takes a shot to the head.
Chapman tries a body shot but Pask blocks it.
Chapman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chapman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chapman avoiding damage as Pask throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pask can't find room to land a body shot as Chapman controls the action.
Chapman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Pask.
Chapman misses with the head strike.
Pask throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chapman blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Chapman.
A short left from Chapman.
Pask takes a shot to the head.
Pask is looking to control Chapman's arms but Chapman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pask has his back to the cage.
Pask prevents a body shot from Chapman.
A left hand lands to the body for Chapman.
Chapman pushes Pask back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chapman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Chapman.
Chapman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pask or not.
Chapman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Chapman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chapman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Chapman!
A very excited looking Jack Chapman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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