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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Collner (ranked 24821 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Tyrone Jefferson (ranked 587 p4p, 447 weight class). Tyrone Jefferson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cedrick Collner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Jefferson !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collner fails with a takedown attempt.
Collner shoots in and gets a takedown into Jefferson 's guard.
Collner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Collner is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Collner controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jefferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collner throwing strikes from guard but Jefferson blocks nicely.
Jefferson is trying to keep Collner in close.
Collner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collner controlling from the top position.
Jefferson pushes Collner off and gets back to his feet.
Collner connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to move into range but Collner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Collner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jefferson but Jefferson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jefferson has his takedown stuffed
so Collner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jefferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jefferson is on top in guard.
Collner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collner wants to sweep but no luck.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collner is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson pushes down on Collner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson prevents Collner from improving his position.
Jefferson stalling.
Collner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collner throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Jefferson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jefferson is trying to keep Collner in close.
Collner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collner distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jefferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collner wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Collner throws a strike but Jefferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collner pulls Jefferson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Collner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Collner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Collner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jefferson !
You can see the frustration on Jefferson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Collner.
Jefferson tries to buck Collner off but Collner is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collner wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Collner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jefferson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Collner but great work by Jefferson .
Collner isn't going anywhere.
Cedrick Collner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Collner.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Collner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collner throwing strikes but missing.
Collner throws a big right hand that misses.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Collner landing with the ground and pound.
Jefferson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collner wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jefferson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jefferson working a defensive guard but Collner manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jefferson dodges the ground and pound from Collner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collner trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking for a sweep.
Collner trying to control the position but Jefferson is working away.
Collner lands some shots froms side control.
Collner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jefferson 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Collner working the ground and pound from side control.
Jefferson pushes Collner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Collner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Collner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jefferson pushes Collner off looking to stand but Collner dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Collner in his half guard.
Collner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collner wants to free his trapped foot but Jefferson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Collner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jefferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jefferson has wrist control.
Collner is in close to Jefferson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Collner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jefferson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collner.
Collner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson .
Jefferson throws a big counter head kick but Collner avoids it with no problem.
Collner throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
It looks like Tyrone Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Collner has his hands on Jefferson 's head, controlling the position.
Collner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collner pulls Jefferson in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
Jefferson tries to stand but Collner is controlling from the bottom.
Collner keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jefferson has Collner in his guard.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Collner controlling him for the moment.
Collner throws a strike but Jefferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Collner controls Jefferson momentarily but Jefferson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson preventing the sweep.
Collner is working hard here to advance position.
Collner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jefferson controls the pace.
Jefferson stopping the sweep attempt from Collner.
Collner is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
Collner looking for a sweep. Not yet Collner, not yet.
Collner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collner is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collner is on top in guard.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Collner trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Collner defends easily.
Collner postures up.
Cedrick Collner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collner 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.
Jefferson wants to stand up but Collner is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Collner trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyrone Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collner tries for a takedown but Jefferson manages to get underhooks.
Tyrone Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Collner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Collner!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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