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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 970 p4p, 116 weight class) and Skeng Man (ranked 2417 p4p, 283 weight class). Chlapik's entrance music is PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . A fine choice. Jakub Chlapik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Skeng Man's chin.
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203 lbs
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Skeng Man!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Man moves away from the strike by Chlapik.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Man shoots for a takedown but Chlapik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man rushes Chlapik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chlapik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chlapik misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body.
Man is looking for the big counter here.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chlapik was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chlapik has his feet on Man's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man takes one on the button.
Chlapik digs a good hook to Man's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Chlapik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man tries for a takedown but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik scores with a decent looking hook.
Man throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chlapik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Man is in Chlapik's guard.
Chlapik trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Chlapik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chlapik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
Man drops back looking for a leg! Chlapik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chlapik manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Chlapik's guard.
Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chlapik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Man, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chlapik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Chlapik won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Chlapik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chlapik has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Chlapik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chlapik has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Chlapik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Man, up you get!
Chlapik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Chlapik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chlapik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chlapik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chlapik defends it well.
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chlapik has one foot on Man's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Man blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chlapik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Chlapik looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Chlapik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slips under a jab from Chlapik.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chlapik throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man wants to counter with a clinch but Chlapik pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Chlapik.
Chlapik scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Chlapik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chlapik throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik throws a big shot that misses.
Chlapik with a nice cross.
Chlapik looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Chlapik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chlapik throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chlapik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlapik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Chlapik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Chlapik wriggles free and stands up.
Chlapik cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Chlapik shows good takedown defense.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Chlapik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man wants to counter the offense by Chlapik and move into the clinch position.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man wants to counter the offense by Chlapik and move into the clinch position.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Chlapik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Chlapik shows good takedown defense.
Chlapik throws a body kick that misses
and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chlapik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chlapik throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik working a defensive guard here.
Man advances to half guard.
Chlapik gets full guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Chlapik is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Chlapik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Chlapik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Man isn't so interested in that idea.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Chlapik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlapik throws out the jab.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Chlapik fails to land with a series of punches.
Chlapik is looking to land body kicks.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chlapik misses the jab.
Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chlapik's half guard.
Chlapik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chlapik is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Chlapik circles away and we're back to standing.
Man wants to clinch.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chlapik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Man breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik misses with a series of wild punches.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Man.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Chlapik thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Chlapik lands with a nice body punch.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chlapik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chlapik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chlapik tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chlapik to the ground. Chlapik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Chlapik is looking to stand back up but Man counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chlapik.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man is looking for a kimura but Chlapik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Man prevents Chlapik from standing back up.
Chlapik makes his way to full guard, as Man worked for a kimura.
Man stands up over Chlapik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik wants to sweep but no luck.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.
Chlapik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Man presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chlapik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chlapik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlapik tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chlapik pushes Man off and gets back to his feet.
Skeng Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chlapik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chlapik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
Jakub Chlapik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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