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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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284 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
284 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Lasileuka!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasileuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chapman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Chapman.
Chapman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lasileuka has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Lasileuka.
Chapman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chapman jabs at Lasileuka's body.
Donk. Chapman catches Lasileuka right on the button with a cross.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lasileuka is just out of range.
Lasileuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapman scores with a decent looking hook.
Lasileuka gets a takedown into half guard.
Lasileuka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chapman is trying to maintain the position but Lasileuka is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Chapman is trying is best to control the position here.
Lasileuka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lasileuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lasileuka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lasileuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chapman scores with a hook to the body. Lasileuka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lasileuka throws a hook but Chapman blocks it.
Chapman slips under a jab.
A jab from Lasileuka misses.
Chapman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lasileuka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chapman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lasileuka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chapman dodges the ground and pound from Lasileuka.
Lasileuka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chapman is looking to regain half guard here but Lasileuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Lasileuka cracks Chapman with a big elbow.
Chapman is not content to let Lasileuka control the position.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chapman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasileuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
Chapman manages to get back to half guard.
Lasileuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Chapman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chapman won't allow Lasileuka to pass to mount.
Chapman wants to control but Lasileuka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chapman throws a body punch but Lasileuka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lasileuka.
Chapman missing with a left hand there. Lasileuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lasileuka looks for a takedown but Chapman sprawls well.
Jab from Lasileuka.
Chapman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lasileuka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lasileuka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chapman to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Chapman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lasileuka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chapman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chapman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lasileuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lasileuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasileuka wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Chapman looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lasileuka.
Lasileuka staying out of range there.
Chapman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lasileuka avoids the body shot from Chapman.
Lasileuka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chapman sprawls well initially but Lasileuka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lasileuka throws a strike but Chapman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lasileuka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chapman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lasileuka, into his guard.
Lasileuka is breathing heavily.
Chapman stands up over Lasileuka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka trying to keep a closed guard but Chapman is proving a slippery customer.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasileuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lasileuka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chapman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Lasileuka.
Lasileuka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chapman has worked his arm free - good work by Chapman!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka in side control, throwing shots but Chapman defends.
Lasileuka working the strikes but Chapman uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lasileuka is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chapman is trying is best to control the position here.
Lasileuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lasileuka working the head and body with strikes.
Lasileuka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chapman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chapman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasileuka.
Nice strikes from Lasileuka there.
Chapman is trying to maintain the position but Lasileuka is very close to passing his half guard.
Chapman tries to roll over but Lasileuka keeps him under control.
Chapman is in trouble now - Lasileuka has advanced to mount!
Lasileuka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lasileuka punching from mount but Chapman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Lasileuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chapman misses with a straight left.
Lasileuka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapman to the mat! Chapman manages to get full guard.
Lasileuka throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman is trying to control the position but Lasileuka postures up.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Lasileuka tries to pass.
Lasileuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasileuka works over Chapman with some ground and pound from guard.
Lasileuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lasileuka wants to stand but Chapman is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka throws and elbow that misses. Chapman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lasileuka's guard. Nice move by Chapman!
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasileuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman is really struggling to control Lasileuka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lasileuka wants to sweep here but Chapman controlling him for the moment.
Lasileuka trying to keep a closed guard but Chapman is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lasileuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lasileuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lasileuka shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Jack Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amin Lasileuka.
Lasileuka scores with a shot to the body.
Chapman misses with a hook. Lasileuka ducked under it nicely.
Lasileuka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lasileuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lasileuka.
Lasileuka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lasileuka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lasileuka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Lasileuka with that takedown attempt.
Chapman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lasileuka on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lasileuka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amin Lasileuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasileuka shoots in and drives through. Chapman sprawls well.
Chapman sizes up Lasileuka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chapman jabs at Lasileuka's body.
Lasileuka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chapman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lasileuka on the side of the head.
Chapman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lasileuka shoots for a takedown but Chapman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lasileuka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lasileuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chapman lands the left hand.
Lasileuka ducks right into an uppercut from Chapman.
Chapman works over Lasileuka's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapman dips to his left and cracks Lasileuka with an uppercut!
Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lasileuka walks into a jab.
Chapman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chapman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chapman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lasileuka looks to throw the jab but Chapman is out of range.
Chapman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lasileuka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lasileuka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lasileuka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chapman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lasileuka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lasileuka takes a swing at Chapman's ribcage but misses.
Lasileuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lasileuka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lasileuka lands in his opponent's guard.
Chapman seems keen to control Lasileuka's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chapman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Chapman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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