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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ward Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhtred Uhtredsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ward Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uhtred Uhtredsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhtredsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chapman really is a fat lump.
Uhtredsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chapman breaks from the clinch.
Chapman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Uhtredsson.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Uhtredsson on that attempt.
Uhtredsson drives through with a takedown into Chapman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uhtredsson looking to pass the guard.
Chapman wriggles free and stands up.
Uhtredsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chapman. Chapman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhtredsson throws a series of punches but Chapman avoids them all with ease.
Uhtredsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uhtredsson lands with a right hand.
Uhtredsson throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Uhtredsson.
Uhtred Uhtredsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uhtredsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uhtredsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chapman slips a jab and a cross from Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson looks winded!
Uhtredsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chapman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uhtredsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Uhtredsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapman.
Uhtredsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uhtredsson misses with a double jab.
Uhtredsson misses with a shot to the body
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
Uhtredsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uhtred Uhtredsson.
Chapman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uhtredsson looks to land a left hand but Chapman moved out of range nicely.
Chapman tries to clinch but Uhtredsson is having none of it.
Chapman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uhtredsson.
As Uhtredsson looks to move away, Chapman throws a big counter combo but Uhtredsson just gets out of the way.
Uhtredsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chapman. Chapman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chapman shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman throws a right and a left that Uhtredsson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up with Uhtredsson, looking for a takedown. Chapman pushes Uhtredsson against the cage but Uhtredsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uhtredsson misses with a head kick.
Uhtredsson leaves Chapman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uhtredsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chapman drops his hands momentarily and Uhtredsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Uhtredsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uhtredsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uhtredsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman back to the cage. Uhtredsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick lands from Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Uhtredsson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Uhtredsson as Chapman shoots in.
Uhtredsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman.
An inside leg kick lands from Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chapman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uhtredsson misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson misses with a leg kick.
Uhtredsson misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Chapman throws a big counter combination but Uhtredsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Chapman. Those never looked like landing.
Uhtredsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Uhtredsson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chapman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Uhtredsson 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.
Uhtredsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chapman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uhtredsson thinking.
Uhtredsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uhtredsson thumps Chapman with a low kick.
Uhtredsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chapman if he has to take too many more of those.
Uhtredsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman stuffs the takedown attempt from Uhtredsson. Uhtredsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chapman dives in and scores a takedown into Uhtredsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uhtredsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uhtredsson is breathing heavily.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chapman throws a big elbow that misses.
Chapman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chapman leaves Uhtredsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chapman throws a head kick but Uhtredsson moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chapman. Those never looked like landing.
Uhtredsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uhtredsson sprawls well. Uhtredsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chapman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhtredsson gets a double leg takedown into Chapman's guard.
Chapman pushes Uhtredsson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman takes one on the button.
Uhtredsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chapman is trying to stand up here but Uhtredsson is controlling him well.
Uhtredsson stands up from half guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uhtredsson. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhtredsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ward Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uhtred Uhtredsson.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Uhtredsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chapman, pushing him back against the cage.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Uhtredsson manages to get underhooks.
Uhtredsson wants a takedown.
Chapman has had enough of the clinch but Uhtredsson keeps him there for the moment.
Uhtredsson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman doesn't manage to clinch there - Uhtredsson circles away.
A left and a right from Uhtredsson both land. Nice combination.
Uhtredsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but Uhtredsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman feinted with a counter takedown.
Chapman goes for a double leg but Uhtredsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uhtredsson continues to drive forward.
Uhtredsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Uhtredsson misses.
Uhtredsson swinging wildly here.
Chapman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uhtredsson's waist but Uhtredsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chapman off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Uhtredsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chapman wants to clinch.
Uhtredsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chapman checks it well.
Uhtredsson misses the body punch
and Chapman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Uhtredsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Uhtredsson looks to land a combination but Chapman avoids it well.
Chapman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uhtredsson loads up on a big right hand but Chapman slips the punch.
Chapman feinted with a counter takedown.
Chapman moves in looking to clinch but Uhtredsson pushes him off.
Uhtredsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman has a takedown stuffed.
Uhtred Uhtredsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uhtredsson throws a leg kick
and Chapman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson shoots in and bounces Chapman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uhtredsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chapman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uhtredsson is controlling him.
Uhtredsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uhtredsson trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Chapman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uhtredsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Uhtredsson from controlling successfully.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman pushes Uhtredsson off and gets back to his feet.
Uhtredsson has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Uhtredsson.
Chapman tries to land a knee to the head but Uhtredsson blocks with his arms.
Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman gets caught napping as Uhtredsson dives in and scores a takedown. Chapman manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uhtredsson pushing down on Chapman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Uhtredsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhtredsson trying to control the pace.
Uhtredsson trying to control from Chapman's half guard. Chapman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chapman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chapman is working for takedown but Uhtredsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uhtredsson breaks the clinch.
Uhtredsson throws a right hand that Chapman ducks under and follows up with a left that Chapman also avoids with ease.
Chapman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uhtredsson.
Chapman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhtredsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uhtredsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chapman defends it nicely.
Uhtredsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chapman defends well and Uhtredsson ends up having to push Chapman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uhtred Uhtredsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chapman dives in for a single leg takedown but Uhtredsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ward Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman tries to clinch up.
Uhtredsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapman's waist but Chapman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uhtredsson off to one side.
Chapman tries to counter with a takedown but Uhtredsson is quick to defend against it.
Chapman tries for a takedown but Uhtredsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uhtredsson moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uhtred Uhtredsson.
I've got Uhtredsson 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uhtred Uhtredsson!
Uhtred Uhtredsson 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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