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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpha Napoleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alpha Napoleon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blake showed some decent athleticism there.
Napoleon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blake thows a huge punch but Napoleon dodges it nicely.
Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Napoleon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Napoleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Napoleon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Napoleon is staying active underneath Blake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Napoleon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blake connects with a nice short shot to Napoleon's temple.
Napoleon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Napoleon is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
Blake is trying to work for a kimura but Napoleon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Napoleon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Napoleon sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Blake seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Napoleon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Napoleon wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is taking a breather. Napoleon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Napoleons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake rushes Napoleon and presses him up against the cage.
Blake lands a takedown into guard.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Napoleon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Napoleon keeps moving.
Blake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake is trying to force a seperation but Napoleon has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Napoleon in his tracks.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Blake jumps guard and drags Napoleon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Napoleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Napoleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon postures up.
Napoleon is breathing heavily.
Blake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Napoleon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Napoleon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Napoleon defends it easily.
Napoleon preventing the sweep.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Napoleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Napoleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Napoleon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Napoleon trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Napoleon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blake haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blake scores with a hook.
Blake scores with a takedown into Napoleon's guard.
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Napoleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Napoleon's legs - danger averted.
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Napoleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Napoleon's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blake pushing down on Napoleon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blake wants to take a breather but Napoleon is having none of it.
Blake is looking for a kimura here.
Blake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Napoleon defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Napoleon keeps working.
Blake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Napoleon reverses the position - he's now on top in Blake's guard.
Blake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Napoleon defends it easily.
Jake Blake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Blake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Blake scores with a body shot.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Napoleon tries to move into range but Blake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Blake.
Alpha Napoleon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blake wants to control but Napoleon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is working for a kimura but Napoleon is defending it quite comfortably.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Napoleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blake in particular looking to stall.
Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Napoleon!
Blake looking to finish Napoleon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Napoleon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon tries to hold on but Blake postures up.
Blake is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Napoleon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Napoleon!
Blake trying to keep a closed guard but Napoleon is proving a slippery customer.
Napoleon trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Napoleon passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Napoleon prevents Blake from improving his position.
Blake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jake Blake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Napoleon on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napoleon is keen to just control but Blake is a slippery customer.
Blake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blake is looking to control Napoleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake controlling the position well.
Napoleon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Napoleon eventually gives up the hold.
Blake is looking to control Napoleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blake preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Blake is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Napoleon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alpha Napoleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blake is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Blake!
Jake Blake took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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