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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jefferson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hess tries to roll over but Jefferson keeps him under control.
Hess regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hess controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hess is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hess landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jefferson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hess has passed into half guard!
Jefferson tries to roll over but Hess keeps him under control.#T1#
Hess controlling the action here.
Hess prevents Jefferson from improving his position.
Hess could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jefferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Hess is proving a slippery customer.
Hess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hess sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jefferson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hess is now in half guard.
Jefferson has a hand on Hess's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hess takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jefferson wants to control but Hess is having none of it.
Hess with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Hess controlling from mount.
Hess looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hess looking to finish Jefferson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jefferson !
Hess prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Jefferson wants to control but Hess is having none of it.#T4#
Jefferson is bucking up trying to escape but Hess cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jefferson holds on to Hess as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Jefferson wants to control but Hess is having none of it.
Hess dominating with strikes here.
Hess fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess with a couple of short strikes.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Hess gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Hess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Hess's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jefferson avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hess looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jefferson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hess uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson controls the position for a moment.
Hess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet here but Hess is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jefferson 's back.
Jefferson just trying to survive but Hess is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
#ES2#
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hess off. It looks like it's working - Hess slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jefferson displaying calm under pressure there. #TD2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hess is staying active underneath Jefferson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jefferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hess haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hess is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jefferson jumps into side control!
Hess tries to bench press Jefferson off him but Jefferson keeps the position.
Jefferson in the domination position with Hess hanging on.
Hess manages to get back to half guard.
Hess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hess wants to sweep but no luck.
Jefferson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Jefferson is fighting to break Hess's control of his arms but Hess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jefferson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hess trying to control the position here.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hess wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Jefferson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hess is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Jefferson tries to keep at a distance but Hess has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson keeps control of Hess as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson is pushing Hess up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Jefferson jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Hess's cut.
That's time! Hess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benjamin Hess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson being controlled here momentarily.
Jefferson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jefferson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess managing to control the position.
Jefferson won't allow Hess to sweep him here.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jefferson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Jefferson forces Hess back against the cage and clinches.
Jefferson can't break the clinch.
Hess manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hess'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.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Hess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Hess has him pressed against the cage.
Hess taking a breather.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Hess improves position. #BC#
Hess manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Hess's knee but Hess avoids it well.
Hess tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferson breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Jefferson instigates a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC#
Hess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Hess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Jefferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hess is aware though and is defending well.
Hess is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jefferson pulls Hess in close to his closed guard and prevents Hess from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jefferson looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hess is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jefferson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Jefferson !
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