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Event:
LAFC FN 10
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Chapman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christ to the ground. Chapman is now in Christ's guard.
Chapman prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Chapman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christ wants to stand and escape but Chapman is having none of it.
Christ keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Christ wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Christ feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chapman sprawling to the canvas! Chapman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Christ finish him?!
#ROC#Chapman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chapman right on the button. Chapman goes down! Christ follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Christ gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jefferson Christ!
A victorious Jefferson Christ thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Chapman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mmm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mmm or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad. #TD#
Chapman drives through with a takedown into Mmm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Chapman is pressing down on Mmm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mmm is holding on for now. #T1#
Mmm is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chapman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mmm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mmm is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold.
Mmm throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chapman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chapman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Chapman escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Chapman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mmm to the ground. Chapman is now in Mmm's guard.
Mmm has a closed guard, preventing Chapman from standing up.
Chapman forces his way into half guard.
Chapman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chapman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chapman wants to pass to mount but Mmm is defending the position.
Chapman controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mmm is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman is pressing down on Mmm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mmm is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mmm as he jumps to the side.
Max Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mmm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chapman passes Mmm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chapman wants to free his trapped foot but Mmm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
Mmm is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapman.
Chapman controlling the action here.#SUB#
Chapman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mmm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chapman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mmm is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Chapman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Chapman looks to throw a body kick
and Mmm makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chapman really felt that one!#T3##CL#
Chapman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Chapman jumps into guard, dragging Mmm to the mat.
#SUB#
Chapman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mmm passes into side control.
Chapman is trying to get back to his feet.
Mmm trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Chapman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chapman is trying to get back to full guard.
Chapman is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Chapman forces Mmm back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Chapman pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Chapman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mmm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mmm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chapman is defending well.#TD#
Chapman drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mmm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mmm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mmm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mmm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Mmm wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving. #SUB#
Chapman is looking for a triangle but Mmm pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chapman holds on and takes a little breather.
Mmm trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chapman keeping full guard, as Mmm tries to pass. #SUB#
Chapman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mmm rolls with it to try and escape but Chapman cranks on the arm and Mmm is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Chapman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Chapman made sure he mentioned KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Bellicose 115 - Prospects 8
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Rooster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
Rooster throws out a loose jab but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Rooster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rooster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rooster misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Rooster.#CUT#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
Chapman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rooster.#ROC#Chapman is rocked!
Rooster sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Chapman's defenses. It connects perfectly with Chapman's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bantam Rooster!
Our winner, Bantam Rooster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chapman down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Magomedov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chapman pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chapman is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chapman dodges the ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Check out the look on Magomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Chapman is rocked!
Magomedov cracks Chapman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chapman is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Magomedov lands a strong strike to the head of Chapman. That's dazed him! Magomedov looking to finish here. Chapman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Magomedov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Magomedov! |
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Event:
Bellicose 85
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Pisswater circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Pisswater as Chapman shoots in.
Chapman misses with a takedown
and Pisswater counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.#CL#
Chapman has Pisswater up against the cage in a clinch.
Chapman tries to pull guard but Pisswater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Pisswater. #ROC2#Chapman is rocked!
Pisswater lands a shot to the body.
Oh Chapman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Pisswater.
Pisswater scores with a shoulder strike.
Chapman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pisswater creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chapman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chapman drops to his knees and Pisswater pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natalia Pisswater! |
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Event:
Kanud vs Summers
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Dash scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dash misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Dash fights it but they end up in guard.
Chapman content to stall in guard here.
Chapman stops Dash from standing up. #SU2#
Chapman stands up from Dash's guard - Chapman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chapman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dash throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Chapman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dash sneaks out the side door and pushes Chapman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dash throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Dash tries to clinch up but Chapman circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Dash cracks Chapman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chapman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dash finish him?
#ROC#Chapman is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
Chapman tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dash misses its target.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dash finish him?
Chapman leaves his chin hanging out and Dash seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chapman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Dash!
After the fight, Sean Dash was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Kai vs Daniels
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hatter tries to bum rush Chapman with a series of wild strikes but Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Chapman tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chapman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
Hatter just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Max Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatter. Hatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Hatter leaves Chapman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hatter works the jab nicely.#ROC#Chapman is rocked!
Hatter moves out of range of the body kick from Chapman.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatter finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hatter! Chapman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Hatter! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Chapman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kanh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chapman on the side of the head. #CL#
Chapman clinches.
Chapman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Chapman pulls guard.
Kanh wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Chapman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chapman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kanh wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving. #T1#
Chapman managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chapman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chapman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kanh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Chapman gets a double leg takedown into Kanh's guard.#SUB2#
Kanh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chapman forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chapman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kanh for as long as he can get away with.
Chapman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kanh is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanh avoid being mounted?#T3#
Chapman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chapman moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Chapman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kanh is defending well though. Chapman let's go of the attempt for now.
Chapman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kanh's body.
#T4##SUB#
Chapman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kanh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Chapman looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Kanh showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman controlling the position well here. Kanh rolled but Chapman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that 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.#R2#
Kanh misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Kanh catches Chapman right on the button with a cross.
Kanh misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Chapman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanh's guard.
Chapman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kanh clobbers Chapman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Chapman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanh quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman works his way into full mount!
Kanh is just holding on here. Chapman manages to take his back.
#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Chapman is looking for the choke from the back position but Kanh is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chapman controlling the positon.#SUB#
Chapman tightening his grip on Kanh, looking for the choke. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chapman is controlling the position but Kanh somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Chapman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanh can do to turn this around?
Chapman slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Kanh actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kanh is looking to control Chapman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanh avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chapman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kanh sees it coming and defends easily.
Chapman moves into full mount! Kanh won't be happy about that!
Chapman controlling the position easily from mount. #T4##SUB#
Chapman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kanh is having none of it.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kanh stops Chapman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kanh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kanh has given up his back. Will we see Chapman going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by Kanh.
Chapman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kanh to the mat! Kanh manages to get full guard.
Max Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Chapman stands up and waves to Kanh to follow him. #TD#
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chapman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Chapman is pushing down on Kanh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kanh is fighting to maintain full guard but Chapman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chapman not doing much here.
Chapman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kanh keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kanh is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapman.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chapman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kanh!
Chapman wants to control the pace but Kanh is squirming around nicely.
Chapman controlling the pace for now.
Chapman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Max Chapman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kanh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chapman continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chapman.
Chapman not allowing Kanh to control his hands. #T4#
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.
Chapman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kanh.
Kanh is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chapman controlling the positon.
Roth Kanh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanh is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chapman!
Max Chapman made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Ike vs Kai
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapman. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sykora enables Chapman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sykora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chapman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sykora's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sykora pushes Chapman off looking to stand but Chapman dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB#
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Sykora defends the submission attempt.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chapman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sykora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sykora is trying to stand.
Sykora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chapman controlling the action here.
Sykora tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chapman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sykora sprawls well. Sykora wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
Chapman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sykora looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Sykora looks to clinch #TD#
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chapman prevents Sykora from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sykora being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sykora is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chapman is controlling him.
Chapman stands and throws Sykora's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sykora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chapman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Chapman decides to stand back up. Chapman steps back and let's Sykora get back to his feet.
Sykora tries to clinch up but Chapman circles away and keeps his distance.
Chapman misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykora blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sykora. No joy for Chapman on that attempt.
Chapman blocks a head kick by Sykora.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykora looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykora.
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sykora sprawls and moves away.
Sykora misses with a head kick.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykora.
Sykora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sykora tries to clinch up#TD#
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown. Sykora fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman has a takedown stuffed.
Chapman fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chapman. #SUB#
Chapman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Sykora explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Sykora throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Chapman.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Chapman tries to keep at a distance but Sykora has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chapman is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Sykora to work.
Chapman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chapman is working for takedown but Sykora is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykora.
Sykora is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sykora landing knees to the head.
Sykora lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykora taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Sykora holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sykora continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Sykora breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sykora moves into the clinch successfully.
Chapman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sykora prevents it.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sykora has Chapman pressed against the cage.
Sykora landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chapman avoids it.
Sykora with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Max Chapman has been cut.
Chapman is trying to break the clinch but Sykora is controlling him.
Sykora trying to control the position but instead, Chapman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sykora into the cage.
Sykora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Sykora managing to block the knees to the body from Chapman.
Sykora dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sykora has Chapman pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Chapman is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sykora - that's hurt Chapman badly! Oh, another knee lands and Chapman is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Chapman doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Michal Sykora! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Chapman scores with a jab. Leaf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Chapman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leaf misses with a head kick.
Chapman tried to counter with a leg kick but Leaf avoided it.
Leaf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chapman tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it.
Leaf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Chapman gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Chapman decides to stand back up. Chapman steps back and let's Leaf get back to his feet.
Chapman shoots in looking for a takedown. Leaf tries to sprawl out of it but Chapman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away.
Leaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leaf misses with a wild body shot.
Leaf throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chapman avoiding damage as Leaf throws knees to the body.
Leaf tries to break free but Chapman pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leaf prevents it.
Leaf stalling in the clinch but Chapman improves position.
Leaf is stalling here.
#BC2#
Leaf manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Chapman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leaf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chapman is in Leaf's guard.#T2#
Leaf can't keep his opponent in guard - Chapman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chapman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chapman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leaf for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leaf is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold.
Chapman controlling the action here.#T3#
Leaf is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman is keen to just control but Leaf is a slippery customer.
Chapman trying to control the pace.
Chapman trying to control the action but Leaf is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Well, if Chapman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leaf wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
Chapman not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Chapman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Leaf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Leaf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chapman has one foot on Leaf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chapman darts in looking for a takedown but Leaf gets double underhooks and turns Chapman into the cage.
Leaf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chapman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chapman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leaf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chapman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman taking a breather here.
Leaf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Chapman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##TD2#
Leaf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapman's half guard.
Chapman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leaf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chapman is pulling down on Leaf's head. It's preventing any offense from Leaf, at least for the moment.
Max Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chapman wants to sweep here but Leaf controlling him for the moment.
Chapman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chapman controls Leaf momentarily but Leaf frees himself. #T2#
Leaf is fighting to break Chapman's control of his arms but Chapman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chapman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chapman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chapman passes Leaf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leaf is refusing to be controlled, as Chapman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chapman is trying to work for a kimura but Leaf is defending well.
#T3#
Chapman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leaf is not content to let Chapman control the position.
Chapman is controlling the pace.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Chapman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leaf sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
Chapman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leaf to stand up.
Chapman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around?
Leaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Chapman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chapman is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick by Leaf misses #TD#
and Chapman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chapman.
Leaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chapman controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Leaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapman was well out of range. Poor timing from Leaf.
Leaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leaf!
Leaf is not content to let Chapman control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leaf's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Chapman wants to control but Leaf is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leaf can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Chapman decides to stand back up. Chapman steps back and let's Leaf get back to his feet.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chapman. #T2#
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 misses with a takedown attempt - Leaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leaf unleashes a big counter combination but Chapman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leaf throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Chapman counters with a takedown into side control.
Leaf seems a little lost for a moment, as Chapman dominates the positioning.
Chapman trying to control the position but Leaf is working away.
You can see the frustration on Leaf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Leaf tries to bench press Chapman off him but Chapman keeps the position.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chapman controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Chapman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leaf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
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.#SU#
Chapman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leaf to his feet.
Leaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Chapman. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leaf sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chapman slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chapman is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapman, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chapman!
Max Chapman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
UAC 4- Everest vs Tail
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Chapman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lobsusbaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Lobsusbaka's face as Chapman controls the position.
Lobsusbaka tries to buck Chapman off but Chapman is having none of it.
Chapman blocks the strikes from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chapman's best efforts.
Chapman throwing shots but Lobsusbaka is blocking nicely.
Lobsusbaka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chapman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lobsusbaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chapman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lobsusbaka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lobsusbaka tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lobsusbaka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chapman blocks the strikes from Lobsusbaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobsusbaka flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lobsusbaka can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lobsusbaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chapman working over Lobsusbaka with some ground and pound. Lobsusbaka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lobsusbaka missing with punches from the bottom.
Chapman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lobsusbaka! #T1#
Chapman blocks Lobsusbaka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lobsusbaka is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lobsusbaka flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lobsusbaka is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Chapman turns him over and now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Lobsusbaka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chapman is trying to stick to Lobsusbaka's back but Lobsusbaka is turning into Chapman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chapman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lobsusbaka.
Chapman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lobsusbaka throwing strikes from guard but Chapman blocks nicely.
Chapman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lobsusbaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chapman wants to get back to his feet but Lobsusbaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lobsusbaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lobsusbaka preventing the sweep.
Chapman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lobsusbaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lobsusbaka stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chapman has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lobsusbaka manages to get his head free but now Chapman has transitioned to an armbar! Lobsusbaka grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chapman! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Chapman!
Max Chapman is the new bantamweight champion!
Max Chapman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UAC 3- Everest vs Garcia
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Chapman blocks a head kick by Dexterity.
Chapman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dexterity defends well and Chapman ends up having to push Dexterity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dexterity goes for a double leg but Chapman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chapman continues to drive forward.
Chapman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dexterity.
Dexterity has been working on his balance at MY YARD Resurrect, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chapman.
Dexterity tries a knee to the head but Chapman blocks it.
#TD2#
Chapman lands a takedown into guard.
Chapman wants to stand but Dexterity is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chapman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dexterity really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dexterity throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chapman won't allow Dexterity to sweep him here.
Chapman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chapman looking to sit in guard and control but Dexterity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dexterity might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dexterity tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapman is retaining full guard.
Chapman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dexterity trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chapman's guard.
Dexterity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dexterity wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.
Chapman is adopting a defensive guard.
Chapman trying to keep a closed guard but Dexterity is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chapman sprawls well. Chapman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dexterity gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Dexterity. #T3#
Dexterity throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dexterity wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Dexterity actively working from the bottom here.
Chapman is controlling the pace.
Dexterity is trying to stand.
#T4#
Dexterity is trying to control but can't.
Dexterity is looking for a sweep. Chapman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Dexterity is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dexterity to the mat! Dexterity manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Chapman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Dexterity clinches.
Chapman is pushing Dexterity up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dexterity is trying to push Chapman away but Chapman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chapman trying to land knees to the body.
Dexterity lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Chapman has Dexterity pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chapman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dexterity tumbling to the mat - Chapman dives into Dexterity's guard.
Chapman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dexterity keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Chapman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chapman passes Dexterity's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dexterity is trying to control but can't.
Dexterity makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dexterity.
Chapman wants to stand but Dexterity has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dexterity is looking to stand up but Chapman isn't so interested in that idea.
Dexterity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dexterity throws a head kick that misses.
Dexterity shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chapman defends it nicely.
Chapman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robo Dexterity is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dexterity looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dexterity or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Dexterity. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Chapman looking to score a takedown here. Dexterity is defending well but Chapman drives through and ends up in Dexterity's guard.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexterity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
Dexterity is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Dexterity defends the submission attempt.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman prevents Dexterity from improving his position.#T4#
Chapman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chapman is continuing to stall.
Dexterity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dexterity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chapman 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chapman keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Chapman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dexterity sprawls well initially but Chapman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dexterity trying to control from the bottom.
Chapman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dexterity tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Chapman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dexterity has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is trying to control. Dexterity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dexterity is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chapman content to control rather than advance.
Chapman is keen to just control but Dexterity is a slippery customer.
Chapman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman works over Dexterity's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapman moves out of range of the body kick from Dexterity.
Chapman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dexterity.
And Chapman tries to counter it with a takedown but Dexterity pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Chapman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Dexterity is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chapman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chapman stops Dexterity from getting back to his feet.
Dexterity is refusing to be controlled, as Chapman sits in half guard.
Dexterity trying to control but Chapman postures up.
Still in half guard, Chapman seems content to control.
Chapman wants to stand up but Dexterity has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dexterity wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
#T3#
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Dexterity on that attempt.
Dexterity dives in and grabs Chapman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chapman pushes down on Dexterity's head and hops out.
Dexterity has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robo Dexterity. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dexterity is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chapman.
Chapman shoots in but Dexterity avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Dexterity shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dexterity defends it well.#TD2#
Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chapman showed some decent athleticism there.
Chapman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dexterity is trying to stand back up but Chapman is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chapman is trying to control the action in half guard but Dexterity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robo Dexterity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chapman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Chapman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chapman 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chapman!
Max Chapman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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