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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 1493 p4p, 235 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 1102 p4p, 181 weight class). Chlapik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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210 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlapik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sha thumps Chlapik with a low kick.
We've been informed that Sha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chlapik tries to clinch up
and Sha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut
and Sha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chlapik wants to clinch.
Sha throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
A punch combination from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chlapik tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlapik throws a combination that misses
and Sha counters with a straight right hand.
Chlapik moves to clinch but Sha breaks away
and Sha counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Sha misses.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik with a jab.
Chlapik swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Sha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chlapik darts in and clinches Sha up against the cage.
Sha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Chlapik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik lands a really nice looking cross but Sha seems unphased.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body.
Sha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik misses with a straight left.
Sha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlapik.
Sha tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chlapik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sha walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
The fighters circling - Sha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik.
Sha gets the takedown into side control.
Sha trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away.
Chlapik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sha.
Chlapik tries to escape but Sha is in control.
Sha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chlapik is pushing Sha's head away, looking to escape. Sha manages to hold on to the position though.
Sha lands a nice forearm strike.
Sha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sha working away.
Sha trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha trying to control the position but Chlapik is working away.
Chlapik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sha.
Sha tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sha is looking to take a break and control but Chlapik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chlapik is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seb Sha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sha cracks Chlapik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chlapik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Chlapik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sha tries a quick counter leg kick but Chlapik is wise to it.
Chlapik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sha gets tackled into the cage by Chlapik. Chlapik maintains the clinch.
Sha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Sha works over Chlapik's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Chlapik misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha walks into a stiff left hand from Chlapik.
Chlapik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sha counters with a takedown into side control.
Chlapik sneaks out the side door and pushes Sha away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Chlapik moves to clinch but Sha breaks away
and Sha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chlapik thinking.
Chlapik misses with a leg kick
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sha catches Chlapik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sha avoids the head kick by Chlapik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Sha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Sha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sha.
Chlapik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chlapik throws the kick towards the body but Sha avoids it.
Sha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sha is rocked!
Chlapik tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chlapik tries to clinch but Sha moves away
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlapik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sha counters with a takedown into side control.
Sha grinds an elbow into Chlapik's temple.
Sha working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sha.
Chlapik is trying to get back to half guard.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chlapik keeps working.
Chlapik defending against the ground and pound.
Chlapik bucks up and tries to throw Sha off but instead Sha has got his back!
Chlapik trying to get back to his feet but Sha is in full control for now.
Chlapik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sha gets his way!
Chlapik preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Chlapik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sha loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Chlapik hold on?
Will Sha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sha lands with a hammerfist to the side of Chlapik's head.
Sha patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sha is working the ground and pound. Can Chlapik escape?
Sha is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha punches Chlapik on the ear.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik is trying to break free.
Chlapik trying to control the hands but Sha won't let him.
Chlapik is trying to get back to his feet but Sha has full control of the position and if anything, Chlapik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Sha 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!
Chlapik tries to clinch
and Sha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chlapik doesn't manage to clinch there - Sha circles away.
Sha is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlapik throws a nice head kick!
Chlapik tries to clinch up.
Chlapik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
Chlapik darts in and clinches Sha up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sha breaks from the clinch.
Chlapik checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Chlapik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha punishes Chlapik's body with a nice straight punch.
Sha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chlapik.
Sha fails with a takedown attempt.
Chlapik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sha, as that shot connected.
Chlapik takes a swing at Sha's ribcage but misses.
Chlapik misses with a combination
and Sha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chlapik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sha's head backwards.
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.
Sha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chlapik's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha lands a couple of elbows.
Chlapik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chlapik has momentary wrist control but Sha slips an elbow through the middle.
Chlapik has momentary wrist control but Sha slips an elbow through the middle.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Sha prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Sha throwing strikes from guard but Chlapik blocks nicely.
Sha prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Chlapik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Sha throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Sha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sha connects with a couple of short punches.
Sha won't allow Chlapik to get back to his feet.
Chlapik looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sha has picked Chlapik up and slammed him! Chlapik can't keep hold of the triangle and Sha manages to pass to side control!
Chlapik can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha landing strikes.
Seb Sha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlapik is being controlled here.
Chlapik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chlapik seems a little lost for a moment, as Sha dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Sha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jakub Chlapik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sha 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
After winning the bout, Seb Sha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jakub Chlapik stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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