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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 449 p4p, 589 weight class) and Marshall Jefferson (ranked 66 p4p, 88 weight class). Chomsli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tapout. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jefferson's choice of entrance music: Lil Bibby - Can't Trust A Soul. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsli misses with a left hand
and Chomsli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lukas Chomsli has been cut.
Chomsli moves into the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chomsli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
Chomsli struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Jefferson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chomsli has picked Jefferson up - he's going for a ride! Chomsli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
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!
Chomsli working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson wants to control but Chomsli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chomsli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomsli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chomsli trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Chomsli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chomsli wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomsli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chomsli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chomsli has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson pulls Chomsli in close to prevent any damage.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Chomsli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomsli drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Chomsli off! Chomsli jumps back into Jefferson's guard.
Chomsli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chomsli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsli tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
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.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chomsli has gone for a leg lock! Jefferson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chomsli's guard.
Chomsli wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Chomsli is working hard here to advance position.
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli has an active guard here but Jefferson has managed to pass into half guard.
Chomsli is looking to improve his position.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chomsli defends it well.
Chomsli is looking to control Jefferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chomsli avoid being mounted?
Chomsli is refusing to be controlled, as Jefferson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chomsli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jefferson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chomsli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Jefferson.
A right handed body shot lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chomsli backwards.
Chomsli is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chomsli tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Chomsli.
Chomsli has his takedown stuffed
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson jabs Chomsli right on the nose. Chomsli blinks but takes it well.
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Chomsli tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Chomsli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chomsli is rocked!
Chomsli slips under a jab.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Chomsli is out of range.
Chomsli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Chomsli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson is trying to control Chomsli's posture but Chomsli avoids it.
Chomsli wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Chomsli cracks Jefferson with a big right hand but Jefferson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chomsli working away.
Lukas Chomsli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is trying to get an arm triangle but Jefferson is defending well.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Jefferson is trying to escape the position but Chomsli is controlling the position.
Chomsli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.
Jefferson is trying to escape the position but Chomsli is controlling the position.
Jefferson tries to bench press Chomsli off him but Chomsli keeps the position.
Chomsli working the ground and pound from side control.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chomsli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jefferson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli is trying to control. Jefferson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chomsli uses his free foot to push down on Jefferson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Chomsli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chomsli tries to control but Jefferson wriggling away.
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli pushes him away.
Chomsli looking to secure an arm triangle but Jefferson defends it well.
Jefferson tries to lock up and control but Chomsli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chomsli landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chomsli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chomsli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Chomsli looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jefferson really wants to buck Chomsli off and get back to his feet.
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli pushes him away.
Chomsli looking to control but Jefferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chomsli controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Good standup being displayed there by Chomsli as he connects with a hook.
Jefferson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Chomsli.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chomsli 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Chomsli pushes his legs off easily.
Chomsli lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsli defends it easily.
Jefferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chomsli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chomsli advances position into side control!
Chomsli creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Jefferson defending against the ground and pound.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chomsli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson isn't going anywhere.
Chomsli wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Chomsli keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jefferson!
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chomsli with shots to the head and body - Jefferson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chomsli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chomsli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jefferson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chomsli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jefferson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Chomsli lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chomsli cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jefferson tries to reverse the position but Chomsli maintains control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomsli wants to control the pace but Jefferson is squirming around nicely.
Chomsli is really struggling to control Jefferson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jefferson wants to control but Chomsli is having none of it.
Jefferson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jefferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Chomsli postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Chomsli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chomsli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chomsli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson misses with a lunging right hand
and Chomsli counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chomsli defends it easily.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Chomsli from controlling successfully.
Chomsli distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Chomsli is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chomsli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chomsli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chomsli landing some decent shots from guard.
Chomsli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chomsli lands a couple of digs.
Jefferson has his foot on Chomsli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chomsli works his way back into a safe position though.
Chomsli looking to pass the guard.
Jefferson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chomsli has picked Jefferson up and slammed him! Jefferson can't keep hold of the triangle and Chomsli manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Chomsli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chomsli lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chomsli avoids the attempt from Jefferson to control.
Jefferson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Chomsli wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Chomsli seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jefferson moves into full guard.
Chomsli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jefferson is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Chomsli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chomsli misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chomsli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chomsli working the head and body with strikes.
Jefferson is trying to buck Chomsli off.
Chomsli works to advance to full mount. Jefferson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chomsli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chomsli raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chomsli with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Chomsli had his way with Marshall Jefferson in that round.
The cut man is working on Lukas Chomsli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Chomsli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chomsli throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chomsli tries to clinch up.
Jefferson throws a head kick that Chomsli semi-blocks.
Chomsli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomsli throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chomsli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomsli. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chomsli throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson throws a good cross that connects.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chomsli, pushing him back against the cage.
Chomsli takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson can't find room to land a body shot as Chomsli controls the action.
Chomsli tries to score a body lock takedown but Jefferson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chomsli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jefferson prevents it.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jefferson.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Chomsli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chomsli's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chomsli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chomsli misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a head kick that drops Chomsli to the mat! Chomsli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Chomsli 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 Lukas Chomsli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chomsli.
Chomsli seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Chomsli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jefferson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chomsli is rocked!
Lukas Chomsli's cut is getting worse.
Chomsli throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Chomsli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a head kick. Chomsli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Chomsli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson stuffs the takedown.
Chomsli seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshall Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chomsli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Chomsli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chomsli throws a lazy uppercut
and Jefferson counters with a good, hard body kick but Chomsli shrugs it off.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Chomsli saw that one coming.
Jefferson gets a clinch.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chomsli avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:48
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Jefferson!
Marshall Jefferson is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Marshall Jefferson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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