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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Thomas (ranked 19468 p4p, 3654 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 736 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thomas.
Chaelsson is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chaelsson to his feet.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaelsson tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaelsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas feints and as Chaelsson raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaelsson pushes Thomas off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that Chaelsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaelsson, which made it look bad.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaelsson circles away.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chaelsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Chaelsson's guard.
Chaelsson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaelsson is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Chaelsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chaelsson as he jumps to the side.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Chaelsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chaelsson. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaelsson defends it nicely.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Chaelsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas fails with the takedown
so Chaelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaelsson sprawls well. Chaelsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Chaelsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas shoots and misses
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
Chaelsson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson 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.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaelsson defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Chaelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Chaelsson. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Chaelsson feints the counter takedown.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaelsson swivels and escapes.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Chaelsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaelsson decides to stand back up. Chaelsson steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Chaelsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chaelsson continues to drive forward.
Chaelsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thomas can't fight it off and eventually Chaelsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thomas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Chaelsson passes into half guard.
Chaelsson stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Chaelsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaelsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaelsson defends it nicely.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaelsson tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaelsson to the ground. Chaelsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaelsson pinned against the cage. Chaelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chaelsson as he jumps to the side.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in but Chaelsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson decides to stand and escape the position.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Patrick Chaelsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaelsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Chaelsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaelsson pinned against the cage. Chaelsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chaelsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaelsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
And Chaelsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Chaelsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Chaelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Chaelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas is working an open guard so Chaelsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaelsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Chaelsson gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Chaelsson is looking for a takedown.
Chaelsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thomas regains guard immediately.
Chaelsson stands up from Thomas's guard - Chaelsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaelsson but Chaelsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaelsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson has hold of one of Thomas's legs. Thomas is fighting the takedown attempt but Chaelsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Chaelsson manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaelsson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaelsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chaelsson counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Chaelsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chaelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chaelsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Chaelsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaelsson defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Chaelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaelsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaelsson wants a takedown.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jax Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas gets underhooks to prevent Chaelsson's takedown attempt.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Chaelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Chaelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaelsson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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