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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ride of the Valkyries - Robert Wagner. Jon Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones lands a left and a right that sends Pato crashing to the canvas! Jones dives into mount looking to finish!
Pato is rocked!
It looks like Alexandre Pato has been cut.
Pato can't escape the position.
Oh Pato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pato slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pato seems to have got his legs back now.
Pato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pato keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pato keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Pato is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jones is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandre Pato!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzmynager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avenged Sevenfold - Walk. Kenny Florian struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kenny Florian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Schwarzmynager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Florian enables Schwarzmynager to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Florian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schwarzmynager wants to pass the guard but Florian is keeping the position.
Florian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Florian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Florian working for a triangle but Schwarzmynager defends it easily.
Schwarzmynager stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Florian is looking for a triangle but Schwarzmynager pushes his legs off easily.
Schwarzmynager engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schwarzmynager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Florian keeping full guard, as Schwarzmynager tries to pass.
Schwarzmynager wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.
Schwarzmynager's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Schwarzmynager trying to control the position from guard on top but Florian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arnold Schwarzmynager just wasn't active enough.
Schwarzmynager shoots in and drives through. Florian sprawls well.
Arnold Schwarzmynager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwarzmynager gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schwarzmynager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwarzmynager shoots for a takedown but Florian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzmynager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzmynager stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager misses with a takedown attempt
and Florian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Florian looks gassed!
Florian is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarzmynager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schwarzmynager is defending against the submission attempts here by Florian.
Schwarzmynager trying to hold on to Florian's head to control him but Florian postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager is looking for a sweep. Florian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzmynager manages to get to full guard.
Schwarzmynager controls Florian momentarily but Florian frees himself.
Schwarzmynager looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Florian tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzmynager is retaining full guard.
Florian trying to control but Schwarzmynager is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenny Florian wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schwarzmynager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Florian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzmynager's guard.
Florian has gone for a leg lock! Schwarzmynager slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Schwarzmynager works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Florian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Florian leaves Schwarzmynager with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schwarzmynager closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schwarzmynager lands in his opponent's guard.
Florian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schwarzmynager!
Schwarzmynager is in all sorts of trouble here.
Florian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Schwarzmynager is now in Florian's guard. A big mistake from Florian there, giving up the dominant position!
Schwarzmynager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Florian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schwarzmynager has managed to get both his arms back between Florian's legs - danger averted.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Schwarzmynager drops back looking for a leg! Florian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Florian manages to kick Schwarzmynager off! Schwarzmynager jumps back into Florian's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schwarzmynager stays in close to Florian's body and controls the position.
Florian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schwarzmynager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schwarzmynager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenny Florian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzmynager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzmynager is pushing down on Florian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Florian is fighting to maintain full guard but Schwarzmynager has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwarzmynager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Florian's head.
Schwarzmynager is controlling the pace.
Schwarzmynager is looking for a kimura but Florian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schwarzmynager to get the leverage.
Schwarzmynager is looking to advance position but Florian won't allow it.
Schwarzmynager is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Florian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schwarzmynager is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schwarzmynager is working away from the top position though.
Schwarzmynager seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwarzmynager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Florian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schwarzmynager seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwarzmynager not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwarzmynager trying to control from half guard but Florian is working away.
Schwarzmynager tries to pass to full mount but Florian defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Florian is looking for a sweep. Schwarzmynager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schwarzmynager is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schwarzmynager is thwarting Florian's attempts to control the position.
Schwarzmynager wants to control but Florian is keeping him busy.
Schwarzmynager is looking to advance position but Florian won't allow it.
Schwarzmynager trying to control from Florian's half guard. Florian has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Florian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwarzmynager's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Florian trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzmynager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzmynager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwarzmynager looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzmynager, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Schwarzmynager dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schwarzmynager tries for a takedown but Florian circles away easily
and Florian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Florian trying to control but Schwarzmynager is working from the bottom.
Schwarzmynager wants to improve his position but instead Florian has moved into half guard.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Florian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwarzmynager defends it well.
Schwarzmynager moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Florian actively working from the bottom here.
Florian won't allow Schwarzmynager to pass to mount.
Schwarzmynager trying to control the pace.
Schwarzmynager works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants to control but Schwarzmynager is having none of it.
Schwarzmynager has control of Florian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Florian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Florian wants to hold on but Schwarzmynager pushes him away.
Schwarzmynager looking for a guillotine from mount but Florian is having none of it.
Schwarzmynager wants to control the pace but Florian is squirming around nicely.
Schwarzmynager wants to take Florian's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzmynager moves to the back.
Schwarzmynager has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Florian is in real trouble here. Schwarzmynager gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Florian is tapping out! Schwarzmynager wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnold Schwarzmynager!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibrahimovic comes to the cage accompanied by Mind Heist. Aleksandar Ibrahimovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles throws a chopping leg kick but Ibrahimovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibrahimovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibrahimovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibrahimovic cracks Charles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charles throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ibrahimovic counter with a right hand.
Ibrahimovic moves out of range as Charles strikes.
Ibrahimovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles misses with a series of wild punches.
Charles misses with a jab to the body
and Ibrahimovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibrahimovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Charles tenderised Ibrahimovic's leg. Ibrahimovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic has managed to clinch.
Ibrahimovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Charles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrahimovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Charles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Charles tries to throw a body punch but Ibrahimovic avoids it by throwing Charles back against the cage.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibrahimovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Charles throws a lazy head kick
and Ibrahimovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Charles misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Ibrahimovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibrahimovic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ibrahimovic misses with a hook to the body
and Charles counters with a leg kick.
Charles cracks Ibrahimovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibrahimovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Charles's head.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a low kick, right behind Charles 's knee.
Charles misses with a right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles misses with a hook
and Ibrahimovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles digs a good body shot into Ibrahimovic's ribs.
Ibrahimovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Charles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibrahimovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ibrahimovic misses with a straight right.
Charles throws a head kick that misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles misses with a leg kick
and Ibrahimovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Charles really felt that one!
Ibrahimovic throws a right hand that misses
and Charles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles misses with a combination
and Ibrahimovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Charles misses with a jab to the body
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibrahimovic throws a body punch but Charles moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Charles misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles checks a leg kick.
Ibrahimovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibrahimovic misses with a straight right.
Ibrahimovic throws a body kick the misses
and Charles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibrahimovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Charles misses with an uppercut
and Ibrahimovic moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles avoiding damage as Ibrahimovic throws knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charles lands with a light punch inside.
Ibrahimovic stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Charles throws a right hand that misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Charles misses with a left hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibrahimovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charles counters with a nice body shot.
Charles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ibrahimovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Charles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibrahimovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibrahimovic.
A shot to the body from Charles misses
and Ibrahimovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Charles really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles misses with a right hand
and Ibrahimovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibrahimovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibrahimovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibrahimovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charles misses with a left hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ibrahimovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibrahimovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charles.
Ibrahimovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles throws an off balance right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibrahimovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Charles misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Charles shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a body punch
letting Ibrahimovic counter with a right hand.
Charles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibrahimovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic has Charles pressed against the cage.
Charles dodges an elbow strike from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Henry Charles has been cut.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Charles working aggressively here.
Charles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Charles working aggressively here.
Ibrahimovic missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibrahimovic as Charles tries to tie him up.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Ibrahimovic leaning against his opponent.
Ibrahimovic lands a nice knee to the body.
Charles is trying to push Ibrahimovic away but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Charles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic crunches a lovely knee into Charles's ribcage.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Charles in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ibrahimovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ibrahimovic trying to control the position but instead, Charles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibrahimovic into the cage.
Charles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibrahimovic stalls.
Charles can't break the clinch.
Ibrahimovic tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Charles lands a body shot.
Charles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibrahimovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ibrahimovic tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibrahimovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Charles avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ibrahimovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charles lands a body punch.
Charles has a couple of punches blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Charles looking to slow down the pace here.
Charles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Charles managing to block the knees to the body from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards.
Charles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Charles throws a head punch that misses.
Ibrahimovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Charles's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibrahimovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibrahimovic is looking to clinch.
Charles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibrahimovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Ibrahimovic misses with a low kick.
Charles swings for the body but Ibrahimovic moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Charles misses with a hook
and Ibrahimovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibrahimovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibrahimovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Charles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a left to the body.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Ibrahimovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charles throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibrahimovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with a leg kick
and Ibrahimovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibrahimovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charles swings widly with a right hand
and Ibrahimovic counters with a solid body kick.
Charles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charles scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic cracks Charles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ibrahimovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahimovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charles tries to land a body kick
and Ibrahimovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
Ibrahimovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibrahimovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Charles.
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibrahimovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
A low kick from Ibrahimovic is predictable there
and Charles counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibrahimovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Charles circles away.
Ibrahimovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charles misses with a left hand
and Ibrahimovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Henry Charles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Charles misses with an uppercut
letting Ibrahimovic counter with a right hand.
Ibrahimovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Charles is just out of range.
Ibrahimovic misses with a straight left.
Ibrahimovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibrahimovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibrahimovic moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles misses with some punches.
Charles misses with a punch to the body.
Charles takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrahimovic.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Charles tries to circle away but Ibrahimovic has him pinned against the cage.
Charles working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Ibrahimovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibrahimovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Ibrahimovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Noumar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Webcke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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269 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Noumar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Webcke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noumar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Webcke finds it's way round the side to connect with Noumar's head.
It looks like Carlos Noumar has been cut.
Webcke lunges at Noumar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noumar's hand.
Noumar is rocked!
Noumar gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Webcke points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Noumar wakes up just in time to hear Webcke thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Webcke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tanom Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes to the cage accompanied by Advanced Training! from the movie Kick Boxer. Carrey has chosen When the man comes around - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanom Jaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carrey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaa back to the cage. Carrey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carrey.
Jaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carrey's calf.
Jaa throws a head kick but Carrey moves out of range.
Jaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Carrey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carrey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carrey throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaa has Carrey up against the cage in a clinch.
Carrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa lands an elbow just above Carrey 's eye.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Carrey won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but Carrey blocks with his arms.
Carrey wants the takedown. Jaa is fighting it off but Carrey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jaa's guard against the cage.
Jaa pulls Carrey in close to his closed guard and prevents Carrey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carrey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carrey is on top in guard.
Carrey looks gassed!
Jaa controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrey won't allow Jaa to sweep him here.
Carrey has gone for a leg lock! Jaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carrey's guard.
Jaa looking to pass the guard.
Carrey has momentary wrist control but Jaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Carrey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaa defends well.
Carrey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaa is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa pushes down on Carrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carrey wants to improve his position but Jaa is controlling well.
Jaa is pressing down on Carrey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carrey is holding on for now.
Jaa is trying to control. Carrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaa.
Carrey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrey is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrey looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaa won't allow Carrey to get back to his feet.
Carrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carrey is looking for a triangle but Jaa pushes his legs off easily.
Jaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrey is retaining full guard.
Jaa thows a big elbow that misses.
Carrey keeping moving, preventing Jaa from controlling successfully.
Jaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaa is one step ahead there.
Jaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carrey working for a triangle but Jaa defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrey is retaining full guard.
Jaa pushing down on Carrey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jaa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaa wants to pass the guard but Carrey is defending well.
Jaa is trying to control. Carrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaa thows a huge punch but Carrey dodges it nicely.
Jaa lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrey wants to improve his position but Jaa is controlling well.
Carrey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carrey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carrey shoots in but Jaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carrey misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaa counters by clinching up.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carrey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but Carrey blocks with his arms.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Carrey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanom Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carrey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Carrey misses with a jab to the body
and Jaa moves into the clinch.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Carrey's ribcage.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carrey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carrey is breathing heavily.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaa.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carrey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Carrey blocks it.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands an elbow inside that Carrey shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa digs a right hand into Carrey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carrey's gas tank.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Carrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carrey's face.
Jaa lands a nice uppercut.
Carrey is trying to break the clinch but Jaa is controlling him.
Carrey is trying to drag Jaa to the mat but Jaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carrey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaa prevents it.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Carrey's ribcage.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Carrey is blocking nicely.
Carrey tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carrey tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Carrey's ribcage.
Carrey wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carrey goes for a takedown attempt but Jaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carrey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Carrey moves out of range easily.
Jaa rushes Carrey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaa.
Carrey can't get the takedown.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carrey blocks it with crossed arms.
Carrey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa lands an elbow inside.
Carrey tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Carrey has Jaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaa lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Jaa.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Carrey blocks it.
Carrey is trying to drag Jaa to the mat but Jaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jaa lands a right hand.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaa.
Carrey takes an elbow to the temple.
Carrey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa misses with an elbow over the top.
Carrey tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carrey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carrey misses with a double jab
and Jaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carrey's knee momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaa, right into the meat.
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.
Carrey misses with a double jab
and Jaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Carrey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jaa counter with a right hand.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Carrey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaa defends it nicely.
Jim Carrey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa cracks a nice hook into Carrey's ribs.
Jaa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jim Carrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaa throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carrey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carrey.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Carrey won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Carrey in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jaa obliges.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Carrey takes a shot to the head.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carrey's face.
Carrey tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Carrey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanom Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey.
Carrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa lands a shoulder strike.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Tanom Jaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carrey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jaa is trying to control the position but Carrey postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey drops back looking for a leg! Jaa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaa manages to kick Carrey off! Carrey jumps back into Jaa's guard.
Jaa trying to control the position.
Jaa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Carrey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carrey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jaa keeping full guard, as Carrey tries to pass.
Carrey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carrey, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carrey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jaa pushes down on Carrey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaa slips a nice elbow through Carrey's hands, connecting with Carrey's forehead.
Tanom Jaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carrey wants to improve his position but Jaa is controlling well.
Jaa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Carrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa tries to pass to full mount but Carrey defends it.
Carrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carrey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carrey gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaa is working Carrey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Carrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaa is one step ahead there.
Jaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carrey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is working Carrey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carrey is on top in guard.
Jaa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carrey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carrey manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaa stands and throws Carrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carrey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carrey misses with a combination
and Jaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Carrey misses with a combination
and Jaa counters by clinching up.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Carrey tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Carrey's ribcage.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Jaa.
Jaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carrey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carrey is defending well for now.
Jaa is pressed up against the cage. Carrey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaa down to the mat. Jaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tanom Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey.
Jaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaa trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carrey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jaa to the mat. Jaa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carrey being controlled here momentarily.
Jaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carrey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carrey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaa, not yet.
Jaa keeping full guard, as Carrey tries to pass.
Carrey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jaa!
Carrey tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa working the ground and pound from side control.
Jaa is chipping away with strikes.
Carrey is trying to get back to half guard.
Jaa lands a few punches from side control.
Jaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carrey keeps working.
Carrey is looking to reverse the position.
Carrey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaa off and has taken his back!
Jaa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Carrey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jaa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jaa is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jaa is in close to Carrey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carrey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carrey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jaa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jaa just trying to survive but Carrey is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carrey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Carrey looking to break Jaa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jaa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carrey will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jaa breaks Carrey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa stands up over Carrey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carrey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carrey looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jaa wants to hold on but Carrey pushes him away.
Carrey working for a submission but Jaa is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carrey goes for an armbar but Jaa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tanom Jaa will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Carrey misses with a hook
and Jaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Jaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaa cracks Carrey with an open hand slap.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaa closes the distance and pushes Carrey back into the cage.
Jaa lands an elbow just above Carrey 's eye.
Jaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Carrey backwards.
Carrey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carrey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanom Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Carrey.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Carrey in his tracks for a moment.
Carrey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carrey takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but Carrey blocks with his arms.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but Carrey is blocking nicely.
Jaa throws an elbow that misses.
Carrey is working for takedown but Jaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carrey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carrey has Jaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carrey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Carrey won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa misses with a knee to the head.
Carrey is trying to trip Jaa. He has hold of a leg but Jaa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carrey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Carrey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Jaa slips nicely into half guard.
Jaa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tanom Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is not content to let Jaa control the position.
Carrey is looking to improve his position.
Jaa winds up and cracks Carrey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jaa throwing shots but Carrey is blocking nicely.
Carrey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaa's back!
Carrey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jaa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jaa wants to control his opponent's hands but Carrey gets his hands free.
Carrey 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, Jaa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Carrey on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jaa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Carrey patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jaa turns into Carrey and is now in his guard.
Jaa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carrey being controlled here, momentarily.
Carrey looking for a guillotine here but Jaa defends easily.
Jaa stands and throws Carrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jaa just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to take a break and control but Carrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrey is looking for a sweep.
Carrey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jim Carrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carrey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jaa controlling the position from side mount.
Carrey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanom Jaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanom Jaa!
Tanom Jaa retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mungo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mungo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Mungo misses with a body shot.
Mungo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith closes the distance but Mungo moves to the side
and Mungo counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith tries to clinch
and Mungo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Mungo pushes him off.
Smith thuds his right hand into Mungo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mungo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mungo lands a hook that stumbles Smith back into the cage. Mungo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Smith to the canvas! Mungo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Smith has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Greg Mungo!
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