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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Long Lang (ranked 24298 p4p, 19073 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 603 p4p, 627 weight class). Craig Long Lang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jax Thomas's chin.
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5 - 13 - 0 |
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43 - 27 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lang tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to his feet.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lang is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lang to stand up.
Lang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Long Lang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thomas shoots in and bounces Lang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Lang get back to his feet.
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to his feet.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lang to get to his feet.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lang!
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas decides to stand up.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Lang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
Thomas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lang to the mat! Lang manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lang quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas stands up and beckons Lang to join him on the feet.
Craig Long Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thomas stands up.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas decides to stand up.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lang did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas decides to stand up.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Thomas decides to stand up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lang's guard.
Lang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jax Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lang, up you get!
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Lang with that takedown attempt.
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lang to get to his feet.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lang tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Lang's guard.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lang looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lang, up you get!
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Lang get back to his feet.
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lang is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thomas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas gets to his feet. Lang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thomas stands up and waves to Lang to follow him.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lang to his feet.
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lang is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lang, up you get!
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lang to his feet.
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lang to stand up.
Lang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lang kicks Thomas off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lang fails with the takedown.
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lang to stand up.
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.
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas stands up from Lang's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lang was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Lang's guard.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Craig Long Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Thomas! Jax Thomas retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jax Thomas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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