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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibrahimovic sprawls well initially but Monsoon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ibrahimovic tries to get to full guard but Monsoon has control of the leg.
Ibrahimovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monsoon.
Monsoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahimovic is just riding it out for now. Monsoon eventually gives up the hold.
Monsoon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ibrahimovic wants to control but Monsoon is keeping busy.
Monsoon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibrahimovic defending well though.
Monsoon moves nicely into side control.
Ibrahimovic is letting Monsoon control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic is trying to improve his position.
Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrahimovic, who protects the arm well.
Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrahimovic, who protects the arm well.
Monsoon is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahimovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahimovic is trying to buck Monsoon off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon advances to full mount.
Ibrahimovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monsoon looking to control but Ibrahimovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Monsoon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ibrahimovic's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon avoids the attempt from Ibrahimovic to control.
Monsoon controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon wants to control the pace but Ibrahimovic is squirming around nicely.
Ibrahimovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Monsoon goes for an armbar but Ibrahimovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsoon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Monsoon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monsoon tries to keep at a distance but Ibrahimovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monsoon is trying to drag Ibrahimovic to the mat but Ibrahimovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ibrahimovic breaks from the clinch.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsoon goes for a double leg but Ibrahimovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibrahimovic continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but Monsoon blocks it.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Monsoon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ibrahimovic with a nice cross.
It looks like Jack Monsoon has been cut.
Ibrahimovic has Monsoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Monsoon has picked Ibrahimovic up - he's going for a ride! Monsoon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Monsoon seems to be looking for submissions.
Monsoon is looking to stall here but Ibrahimovic recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monsoon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahimovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ibrahimovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monsoon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibrahimovic tries to improve position but can't.
Monsoon swings around for an armbar but Ibrahimovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monsoon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahimovic gets to his feet. Monsoon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ibrahimovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Ibrahimovic lands an uppercut.
Monsoon fails to pull guard.
Monsoon wants a takedown but no success here.
Ibrahimovic is working Monsoon over against the cage.
Monsoon is looking to break free of the clinch but Ibrahimovic has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibrahimovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Monsoon. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibrahimovic. Monsoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibrahimovic but Ibrahimovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibrahimovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monsoon gets tackled into the cage by Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic maintains the clinch.
Monsoon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibrahimovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monsoon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ibrahimovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monsoon pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monsoon gets back to half guard.
Ibrahimovic wants to stand up but Monsoon is controlling the position.
Ibrahimovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monsoon is trying to maintain the position but Ibrahimovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibrahimovic trying to control from half guard but Monsoon is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Monsoon'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. 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.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibrahimovic tries to sprawl out of it but Monsoon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibrahimovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibrahimovic has closed the distance and engaged Monsoon in a clinch.
Monsoon wants a takedown.
Ibrahimovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Monsoon misses
and Ibrahimovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibrahimovic thows a body kick. Monsoon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ibrahimovic drops Monsoon with a beautiful combination! Monsoon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ibrahimovic is looking for the KO!
Monsoon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Monsoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahimovic throws a right and a left that Monsoon avoids nicely.
Ibrahimovic sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Monsoon's defenses. It connects perfectly with Monsoon's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
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