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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 32
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wainamoinen.
Balthazar Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wainamoinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Wainamoinen cracks Jefferson with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Balthazar Jefferson has been cut.
A big right from Wainamoinen misses.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wainamoinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wainamoinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen scores with a jab to the body.
Wainamoinen slips under a jab.
Wainamoinen slips a straight right by Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainamoinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Wainamoinen slaps the foot to one side.
Wainamoinen catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wainamoinen misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen sets himself, and Jefferson steps forward looking for the clinch! Wainamoinen avoids it this time.
Wainamoinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Wainamoinen blocks the low kick.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wainamoinen lands with an overhand left.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wainamoinen walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the body.
Wainamoinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wainamoinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jefferson slips under a jab from Wainamoinen.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wainamoinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Wainamoinen saw that one coming.
Wainamoinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Wainamoinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wainamoinen misses the target.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Wainamoinen avoids the punch easily.
Wainamoinen moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.#T2#
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Wainamoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wainamoinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wainamoinen slips a jab from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wainamoinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Wainamoinen slips the punch.
It looked like Wainamoinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wainamoinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wainamoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Jefferson has Wainamoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wainamoinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wainamoinen presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks with his arms.
Wainamoinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3#
Wainamoinen taking a breather.
Wainamoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Veikkko Wainamoinen has been cut.#BC#
Wainamoinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wainamoinen checks the leg kick.
Wainamoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Wainamoinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jefferson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wainamoinen takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wainamoinen moves out of range as Jefferson throws a body kick.
Wainamoinen throws a shot to the body.
Wainamoinen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Jefferson motions for Wainamoinen to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wainamoinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Wainamoinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wainamoinen manages to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson cracks Wainamoinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jefferson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wainamoinen takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Wainamoinen clinches up against the cage.
Wainamoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wainamoinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wainamoinen lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wainamoinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikkko Wainamoinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Wainamoinen throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wainamoinen looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wainamoinen on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson wants to slow Wainamoinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Wainamoinen saw it coming and moves away.
Wainamoinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson lands a jab-cross combination.
Good shot there by Wainamoinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wainamoinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wainamoinen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Balthazar Jefferson's cut even more.#CL#
Wainamoinen clinches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jefferson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Wainamoinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jeffersons head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wainamoinen works on Jefferson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jefferson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wainamoinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jefferson can turn it around.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Wainamoinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Wainamoinen has Jefferson pressed against the cage.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wainamoinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Wainamoinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wainamoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wainamoinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wainamoinen pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wainamoinen lands a right hand.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Wainamoinen.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wainamoinen blocks it with crossed arms.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wainamoinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wainamoinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Wainamoinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Wainamoinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wainamoinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferson.
Wainamoinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Wainamoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wainamoinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jefferson up against the cage.
Wainamoinen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Wainamoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Wainamoinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferson or not.
Wainamoinen blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wainamoinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#
The cut above Balthazar Jefferson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks it.
#BC#
Wainamoinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wainamoinen has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wainamoinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Wainamoinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wainamoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Wainamoinen digs a right hand into Jefferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jefferson's gas tank.
Wainamoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wainamoinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Nice body punch from Wainamoinen - that landed with a thud.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Wainamoinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
A short left from Wainamoinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wainamoinen lands a body punch.
Veikkko Wainamoinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wainamoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wainamoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wainamoinen is struggling to control the position.
Wainamoinen lands a right hand.
Come on Wainamoinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wainamoinen lands a body shot.
A short right from Wainamoinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wainamoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
Balthazar Jefferson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#BC#
Wainamoinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson misses with a hook
letting Wainamoinen counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veikkko Wainamoinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wainamoinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veikkko Wainamoinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wainamoinen works Jefferson's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Wainamoinen clinches up against the cage.
Wainamoinen presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wainamoinen tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Wainamoinen.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wainamoinen blocks it.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Wainamoinen is blocking nicely.
Wainamoinen scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Wainamoinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wainamoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wainamoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wainamoinen finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Balthazar Jefferson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Veikkko Wainamoinen!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelmendi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Kelmendi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelmendi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelmendi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Balthazar Jefferson has been cut.
Jab, jab by Kelmendi - just one landing.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelmendi.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised Kelmendi's leg. Kelmendi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kelmendi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson jabs Kelmendi right on the nose. Kelmendi blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Kelmendi misses its intended target.
Jefferson looks to clinch
enabling Kelmendi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Kelmendi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelmendi lands with a left to the head.
Kelmendi is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Kelmendi is trying to stall.
#T1#
Kelmendi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelmendi as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Kelmendi trying to control the position but instead, Jefferson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelmendi into the cage.
Kelmendi misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kelmendi as the two fighters clinch.
Kelmendi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Kelmendi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kelmendi.
A nice left hand lands by Kelmendi.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Kelmendi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards. #CUT2#
Balthazar Jefferson's cut is getting worse.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelmendi backwards.
Jefferson cracks Kelmendi with a nice body shot.
Kelmendi leaning against his opponent.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jefferson is stalling here.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Kelmendi tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Kelmendi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelmendi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelmendi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelmendi is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Kelmendi misses with some punches.
Kelmendi has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Kelmendi prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelmendi is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Kelmendi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson has Kelmendi pressed against the cage, preventing Kelmendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelmendi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Kelmendi is blocking nicely.
Kelmendi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klajdi Kelmendi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Jefferson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jefferson tries to clinch but Kelmendi moves out of range.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelmendi throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelmendi misses with a looping right.
Kelmendi throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelmendi.
A lazy left from Kelmendi finds it's target.#CL#
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelmendi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kelmendi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelmendi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Kelmendi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson. #T1#
Kelmendi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Kelmendi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Kelmendi.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelmendi blocks with his arms.
Kelmendi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelmendi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelmendi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson landing knees to the body.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Kelmendi misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kelmendi.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelmendi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelmendi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Kelmendi blocks with his arms.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelmendi blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelmendi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Kelmendi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelmendi misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelmendi tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Kelmendi back against the cage.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson has Kelmendi pressed against the cage, preventing Kelmendi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelmendi tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but Kelmendi avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelmendi.
Kelmendi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Kelmendi.
Kelmendi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards. #CUT2#
Balthazar Jefferson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelmendi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kelmendi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelmendi blocks it with crossed arms.
Klajdi Kelmendi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelmendi misses with a punch to the body.
Kelmendi can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Kelmendi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelmendi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelmendi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klajdi Kelmendi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthazar Jefferson's cut.
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.
#R3#
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kelmendi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelmendi.
Jefferson tries to clinch
letting Kelmendi counter with a right hand.
Kelmendi misses with a body shot.
Kelmendi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jefferson momentarily.
Kelmendi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jefferson lands with a nice body kick.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelmendi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balthazar Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelmendi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jefferson connects with a body shot.
Kelmendi 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.
Kelmendi swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Kelmendi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson wants to clinch but Kelmendi slips to the side
and Kelmendi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Kelmendi circles away.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Kelmendi is having none of it.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Kelmendi.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Kelmendi moves out of range.
Kelmendi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Kelmendi pushes him off.
Kelmendi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelmendi looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelmendi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelmendi unleashes a big counter combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kelmendi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jefferson. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelmendi. #T2#
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelmendi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kelmendi blocking some punches.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Kelmendi manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kelmendi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelmendi.#CUT2#
Jeez, Balthazar Jefferson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelmendi.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Kelmendi shakes it off.
Kelmendi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Kelmendi tries to get set, Jefferson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kelmendi manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Jefferson pushes Kelmendi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Jefferson tries to stall but Kelmendi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kelmendi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelmendi.
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
Kelmendi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelmendi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klajdi Kelmendi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelmendi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelmendi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelmendi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelmendi stalling in the clinch but Jefferson improves position.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Kelmendi.
Balthazar Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelmendi controls his hands.
Kelmendi blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson trying to stall but Kelmendi improves his position.
Kelmendi throws a head punch that misses.
Kelmendi blocking some punches.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelmendi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Kelmendi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kelmendi fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balthazar Jefferson.
I think Kelmendi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Klajdi Kelmendi!
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