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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thad Clarke (ranked 25173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Chapman (ranked 5283 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Chapman !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman scores with a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clarke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman landing some decent shots from guard.
Chapman won't allow Clarke to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
Chapman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clarke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chapman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarke takes a swing at Chapman 's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clarke takes a swing at Chapman 's ribcage but misses.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman .
Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chapman showed some decent athleticism there.
Clarke is trying to stand up here but Chapman is controlling him well.
Chapman lands with a punch from half guard.
Chapman stalling.
Chapman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke is trying to escape the mount but Chapman keeps good control and instead manages to take Clarke's back.
Chapman looking for the RNC.
Chapman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Clarke is taking damage to the body and head.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clarke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clarke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Chapman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chapman pushes Clarke up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chapman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chapman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.
Chapman stands up out of the half guard.
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clarke defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman pushes Clarke up against the cage in a clinch.
Chapman pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Chapman wriggles free and stands up.
Chapman gets a takedown into half guard.
Clarke kicks Chapman off and gets back to his feet.
Chapman rushes Clarke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman postures up and lands a big shot to Clarke's brow.
Clarke has momentary wrist control but Chapman slips an elbow through the middle.
Chapman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chapman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Chapman stops Clarke from standing up.
Chapman gets to his feet - Clarke follows without any prompting.
Chapman dives in and scores a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Chapman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Chapman keeps moving and retains side control.
Chapman working the body and head with strikes.
Riley Chapman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chapman slows the pace down.
Chapman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clarke wants to control but Chapman postures up.
Clarke is not content to let Chapman control the position.
Clarke tries to escape but Chapman is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chapman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clarke quickly recovers to half guard.
Clarke kicks off Chapman and gets to his feet.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clarke is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman working over Clarke with some ground and pound. Clarke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.
Chapman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clarke to get to his feet.
Chapman clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke moves out of range as Chapman throws a body kick.
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chapman manages to pass to side control.
Chapman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chapman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
Clarke is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman closes the distance looking for a takedown. Clarke stuffs it but Chapman still has hold of him. Chapman picks Clarke up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Chapman slams Clarke to the floor and that's really hurt Clarke - he doesn't know where he is! Chapman throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Chapman !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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