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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Jefferson (ranked 717 p4p, 101 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 1314 p4p, 175 weight class). Jefferson comes into the arena with Skrr computers blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoner. Stoner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jaxon Stoner has been cut.
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Stoner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoner with the counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoner's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stoner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.
Stoner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stoner.
Marshall Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Stoner blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stoner slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Stoner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
so Stoner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jefferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stoner on the ground.
Jefferson working for a triangle but Stoner defends it easily.
Stoner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stoner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jefferson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stoner 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.
Jefferson actively working from the bottom here.
Stoner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stoner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Stoner 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.
Stoner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stoner working the head and body with strikes.
Stoner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Stoner has control of the leg.
Stoner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jefferson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stoner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stoner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson gets full guard.
Stoner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoner working some strikes from top position.
Jefferson has his foot on Stoner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stoner works his way back into a safe position though.
Stoner works over Jefferson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stoner landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stoner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jefferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoner is working Jefferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoner stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Stoner with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stoner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stoner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stoner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stoner postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Stoner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jefferson is rocked!
Stoner with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Stoner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoner.
Stoner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Stoner off balance momentarily.
Jefferson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Stoner feints the counter takedown.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
Stoner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Stoner checks it
and Stoner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoner defends it easily.
Jefferson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jefferson tries to get out of the position.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stoner distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaxon Stoner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jefferson working for a triangle but Stoner defends it easily.
Jefferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoner is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoner is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoner with a nice head shot there.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Stoner pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stoner stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stoner landing with the ground and pound.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stoner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Jefferson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stoner landing some decent shots from guard.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Stoner pushes his legs off easily.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stoner cracks Jefferson with a solid left hand.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoner defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stoner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoner postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Stoner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stoner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stoner is working Jefferson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stoner arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jefferson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Stoner!
Jaxon Stoner is the new middleweight champion!
Jaxon Stoner made sure to mention his sponsor, Notorious in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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