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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fette's Vette. Jeffy Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Jefferson. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jefferson is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is thwarting Jefferson's attempts to control the position.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jefferson kicks off Sanchez and gets to his feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jefferson but Jefferson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jefferson is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Jefferson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Sanchez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jefferson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jefferson clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jefferson cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Jefferson decides to pull guard.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Jefferson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jefferson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Jefferson lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Jefferson.
Jefferson looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Jefferson keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Jefferson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanchez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
A short right from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
A body shot lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Jefferson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jeffy Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffy Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Jefferson swinging wilding here.
Jefferson stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sanchez can't fight it off and eventually Jefferson manages to take the fight to the floor. Sanchez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jefferson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jefferson is in close to Sanchez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jefferson 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.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Jefferson defends easily.
Jefferson gets to his feet. Sanchez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson scores with a head kick.
Santiago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Jefferson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jefferson stands up from Sanchez's guard - Jefferson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jefferson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sanchez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson shows good takedown defense.
Jefferson scores with a nice strike.
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jefferson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeffy Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.
Jefferson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Jefferson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jefferson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jefferson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffy Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jefferson throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Jefferson lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A left and a right from Jefferson both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jefferson, as that shot connected.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeffy Jefferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jefferson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson's back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jefferson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jefferson for a finish.
Jefferson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sanchez gets his hands free as Jefferson looks to control.
Sanchez doesn't have the hooks in and Jefferson manages to turn into his guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jefferson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez has hold of Jefferson's hands but Jefferson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jefferson decides to stand and escape the position.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jefferson sprawls well. Jefferson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jefferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jefferson as he jumps to the side.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Jefferson sprawls well.
Jefferson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a solid body kick.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a series of strikes. Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeffy Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jefferson clinches.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jefferson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
Jefferson pushes Sanchez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jefferson decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferson swivels and escapes.
Santiago Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffy Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Jeffy Jefferson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jeffy Jefferson!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeffy Jefferson!
Jeffy Jefferson wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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