PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josef Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jaeger
vs
Alessandro Farias Tavares

175 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josef Jaeger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alessandro Farias Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaeger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a looping right.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a right and a left that Jaeger avoids nicely.
Alessandro Farias Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a head kick.

Jaeger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alessandro Farias Tavares's half guard.
Ground and pound from Jaeger.
Jaeger is nestled in close to Alessandro Farias Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jaeger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alessandro Farias Tavares won't allow Jaeger to pass to mount.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alessandro Farias Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to stand.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaeger working the head and body with strikes.
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alessandro Farias Tavares can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jaeger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaeger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares taking some punishment here, with Jaeger in his half guard.
Jaeger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jaeger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaeger stops Alessandro Farias Tavares from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to stand up here but Jaeger is controlling him well.
Alessandro Farias Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jaeger trying to control from half guard but Alessandro Farias Tavares is working away.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is looking to escape.
Jaeger winds up and cracks Alessandro Farias Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jaeger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Jaeger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger slips a nice elbow through Alessandro Farias Tavares's hands, connecting with Alessandro Farias Tavares's forehead.
Alessandro Farias Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger tries to pass to full mount but Alessandro Farias Tavares defends it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares pushes Jaeger off looking to stand but Jaeger dives back in and keeps control.
Jaeger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jaeger throws a strike but Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jaeger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaeger won't allow Alessandro Farias Tavares to get back to his feet.
Jaeger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has momentary wrist control but Jaeger slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger wants to control from the top but Alessandro Farias Tavares keeps moving.
Jaeger prevents Alessandro Farias Tavares from getting back to his feet.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeger slips nicely into half guard.
Jaeger prevents Alessandro Farias Tavares from standing back up.
Jaeger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaeger is nestled in close to Alessandro Farias Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jaeger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alessandro Farias Tavares's head.
Jaeger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alessandro Farias Tavares defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaeger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alessandro Farias Tavares defending well though.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has hold of Jaeger's hands but Jaeger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaeger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jaeger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Jaeger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jaeger misses with a takedown
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alessandro Farias Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaeger throws out the jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares moves out of range as Jaeger strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaeger. Alessandro Farias Tavares shrugs it off though.
Alessandro Farias Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaeger scores with a leg kick.
Jaeger catches Alessandro Farias Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaeger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaeger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
A big left from Jaeger misses.
Nice jab there from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alessandro Farias Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaeger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alessandro Farias Tavares on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Alessandro Farias Tavares misses.
Alessandro Farias Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Alessandro Farias Tavares swinging wildly here.
Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaeger thows a body shot but no joy.
Jaeger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alessandro Farias Tavares throws out the jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaeger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaeger fails to land the takedown.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alessandro Farias Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaeger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaeger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Jaeger's shoulder, as Jaeger tries to avoid the shot.
Jaeger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alessandro Farias Tavares manages to avoid it.
Jaeger throws a jab when Alessandro Farias Tavares was well out of range.
Josef Jaeger is winning the standup battle so far.
Alessandro Farias Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaeger.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaeger circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaeger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaeger.
Jaeger fakes the leg kick and cracks Alessandro Farias Tavares in the body.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alessandro Farias Tavares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaeger just misses with a punch to the body.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Jaeger misses.
Jaeger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alessandro Farias Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaeger takes a swing at Alessandro Farias Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Alessandro Farias Tavares. Those never looked like landing.
Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks a jab.
Jaeger shoots and misses
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Jaeger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jaeger backs up against the cage.
Jaeger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaeger connects with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Jaeger looks to land a right hand but Alessandro Farias Tavares moved out of range.
Alessandro Farias Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaeger with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaeger misses with a wild body shot.
Alessandro Farias Tavares clobbers Jaeger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Jaeger misses.
Alessandro Farias Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alessandro Farias Tavares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jaeger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alessandro Farias Tavares manages to avoid it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaeger lunges at Alessandro Farias Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alessandro Farias Tavares's hand.
Jaeger misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaeger looks for a takedown but Alessandro Farias Tavares sprawls well.
Jaeger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alessandro Farias Tavares can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jaeger.
Alessandro Farias Tavares thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Jaeger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Alessandro Farias Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alessandro Farias Tavares swings widly with a right hand
letting Jaeger counter with a right hand.
Alessandro Farias Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaeger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks a jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Jaeger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaeger, as that shot connected.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaeger.
Jaeger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger throws out a loose jab but Alessandro Farias Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaeger throws out a loose jab but Alessandro Farias Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alessandro Farias Tavares tries to avoid it but Jaeger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alessandro Farias Tavares to the ground. Alessandro Farias Tavares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaeger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alessandro Farias Tavares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alessandro Farias Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaeger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alessandro Farias Tavares throws out the jab.
Jaeger moves out of range as Alessandro Farias Tavares strikes.
Jaeger throws a jab but it's blocked by Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alessandro Farias Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeger manages to avoid it.
Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaeger misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Jaeger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaeger.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Jaeger. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger shoots in for a takedown but Alessandro Farias Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaeger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alessandro Farias Tavares throws out the jab.
Jaeger misses with a body shot.
Alessandro Farias Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alessandro Farias Tavares slips under a jab from Jaeger.
Alessandro Farias Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Jaeger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaeger misses with a low kick.
A combination from Alessandro Farias Tavares does no damage.
Jaeger moves out of range as Alessandro Farias Tavares strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alessandro Farias Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaeger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to defend but Jaeger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaeger wants to advance to full mount but Alessandro Farias Tavares doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jaeger scoring with some ground and pound.
Jaeger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaeger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaeger scoring with some ground and pound.
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to stand up but Jaeger is controlling him.
Jaeger wants to control from the top but Alessandro Farias Tavares keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has momentary wrist control but Jaeger slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaeger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
Alessandro Farias Tavares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaeger is looking to work some ground and pound but Alessandro Farias Tavares has wrist control.
Jaeger throws an elbow that misses. Alessandro Farias Tavares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jaeger's guard. Nice move by Alessandro Farias Tavares!
Jaeger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jaeger holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Jaeger clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jaeger slips a jab and a cross from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger looks to land a right hand but Alessandro Farias Tavares moved out of range.
Jaeger scores with a jab.
Jaeger scores with a decent looking hook.
Alessandro Farias Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good work by Alessandro Farias Tavares as he checks the leg kick.
Jaeger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alessandro Farias Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alessandro Farias Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaeger misses with a lunging right hand
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Alessandro Farias Tavares connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Alessandro Farias Tavares misses its intended target.
Jaeger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids the body shot from Jaeger.
Alessandro Farias Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Jaeger.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaeger at a distance.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Jaeger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alessandro Farias Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jaeger to counter with a crisp jab.
Alessandro Farias Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Jaeger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaeger loads up on a big right hand but Alessandro Farias Tavares slips the punch.
Jaeger fails with the takedown
and Alessandro Farias Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaeger misses with a low kick.

Jaeger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alessandro Farias Tavares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jaeger is in Alessandro Farias Tavares's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to stand up but Jaeger is controlling him.
Jaeger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Alessandro Farias Tavares uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Jaeger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alessandro Farias Tavares did well to prevent Jaeger getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares tries to kick Jaeger off but Jaeger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaeger lands a nice short elbow.
Jaeger tries to pass to full mount but Alessandro Farias Tavares defends it.
Jaeger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jaeger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Jaeger there.
Jaeger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaeger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger slips a nice elbow through Alessandro Farias Tavares's hands, connecting with Alessandro Farias Tavares's forehead.
Jaeger tries to pass to full mount but Alessandro Farias Tavares defends it.
Jaeger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jaeger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaeger lands with a punch from half guard.
Alessandro Farias Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaeger.
Jaeger thows a huge punch but Alessandro Farias Tavares dodges it nicely.
Alessandro Farias Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jaeger prevents Alessandro Farias Tavares from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is staying active underneath Jaeger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Jaeger had his way with Igor Alessandro Farias Tavares in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jaeger clobbers Alessandro Farias Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaeger is just out of range.
Alessandro Farias Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alessandro Farias Tavares looks to land a right hand but Jaeger moved out of range.
Jaeger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alessandro Farias Tavares.
Alessandro Farias Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaeger circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Alessandro Farias Tavares blocks the low kick.
Jaeger misses with a hook. Alessandro Farias Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Alessandro Farias Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Alessandro Farias Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alessandro Farias Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alessandro Farias Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaeger's head.
Alessandro Farias Tavares closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Jaeger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares wants to get back to his feet.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alessandro Farias Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alessandro Farias Tavares pushes Jaeger off looking to stand but Jaeger dives back in and keeps control.
Jaeger is trying to control the action in half guard but Alessandro Farias Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jaeger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaeger trying to control the action but Alessandro Farias Tavares is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger throwing shots but Alessandro Farias Tavares is blocking nicely.
Jaeger moves into full mount! Alessandro Farias Tavares won't be happy about that!
Jaeger breaks from Alessandro Farias Tavares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jaeger landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaeger dominating with strikes here.
Jaeger lands a big shot there that rocks Alessandro Farias Tavares but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Alessandro Farias Tavares is rocked!
Jaeger throwing strikes here but Alessandro Farias Tavares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jaeger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jaeger landing strikes from the mount and Alessandro Farias Tavares is in trouble!
Alessandro Farias Tavares is still in real trouble! Can Jaeger finish him?
A nice elbow there by Jaeger.
Josef Jaeger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alessandro Farias Tavares is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jaeger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jaeger connects with a bit shot that sees Alessandro Farias Tavares covering up! More strikes from Jaeger and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jaeger is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josef Jaeger!
Josef Jaeger retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Josef Jaeger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.