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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Buticchio (ranked 4286 p4p, 5697 weight class) and Bray Jeffries (ranked 353 p4p, 430 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrea Buticchio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bray Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buticchio misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buticchio 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.
Jeffries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buticchio is one step ahead there.
Buticchio looking to pass the guard.
Jeffries pulls Buticchio in close to prevent any damage.
Buticchio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buticchio wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries has his hands on Buticchio's head, controlling the position.
Buticchio stopping the sweep attempt from Jeffries.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buticchio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Buticchio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Buticchio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffries tests Buticchio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buticchio gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries wants to control but Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buticchio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeffries is not content to let Buticchio control the position.
Jeffries has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jeffries tries to bench press Buticchio off him but Buticchio keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Buticchio tries to advance to mount but Jeffries denies him.
Jeffries wants to control but Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries tries to buck Buticchio off but Buticchio is having none of it.
Jeffries throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buticchio misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Jeffries releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buticchio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Buticchio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buticchio connects with a nice looking jab.
Buticchio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jeffries was covering up waiting for the punch and Buticchio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jeffries is adopting a defensive guard.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buticchio passes into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it.
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries prevents Buticchio from improving position.
Jeffries tries to control but Buticchio manages to take his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Buticchio working for the choke.
Buticchio doesn't have the hooks in and Jeffries manages to turn into his guard.
Buticchio wants to sweep but no luck.
Buticchio is looking to sweep but instead, Jeffries has passed into half guard.
Buticchio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeffries scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries trying to control from half guard but Buticchio is working away.
Buticchio wants to get back to full guard.
Jeffries slips a nice elbow through Buticchio's hands, connecting with Buticchio's forehead.
Jeffries drops an elbow to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buticchio wants to control but Jeffries is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buticchio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buticchio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buticchio is on top in guard.
Buticchio stands and throws Jeffries's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buticchio is looking to improve his position.
Buticchio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeffries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jeffries wants to take a breather but Buticchio is having none of it.
Jeffries is stalling here. Buticchio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jeffries seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buticchio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buticchio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jeffries is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries regains half guard.
Buticchio works his way into full mount!
Jeffries can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Buticchio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Buticchio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jeffries sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buticchio throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buticchio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jeffries wants to sweep here but Buticchio controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buticchio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries tries to strike from the bottom.
Buticchio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buticchio shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buticchio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buticchio.
Buticchio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeffries! But no joy.
Buticchio takes a swing at Jeffries's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Buticchio closes the distance and clinches up with Jeffries, looking for a takedown. Buticchio pushes Jeffries against the cage but Jeffries circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Buticchio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Jeffries.
Jeffries clobbers Buticchio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeffries scores with a hook to the body. Buticchio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jeffries connects with a body shot.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buticchio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Buticchio moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buticchio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jeffries gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffries lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jeffries creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeffries is working Buticchio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Buticchio tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries tries to move to mount but Buticchio blocks the move with his legs.
Buticchio is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buticchio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buticchio is looking for a sweep.
Jeffries goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buticchio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jeffries's guard! Nice work there by Buticchio!
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buticchio being controlled here momentarily.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buticchio wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving.
Jeffries has his hands on Buticchio's head, controlling the position.
Jeffries bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buticchio's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jeffries keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffries.
Buticchio wants to sweep here but Jeffries controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buticchio is on top in guard.
Jeffries escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buticchio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buticchio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buticchio wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buticchio is aware though and is defending well.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Jeffries 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.
Jeffries is adopting a defensive guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buticchio misses the shot to the body.
Buticchio lands a really nice looking cross but Jeffries seems unphased.
Buticchio lands with a hook. Jeffries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buticchio slips a jab from Jeffries.
Buticchio throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeffries.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buticchio.
Jeffries manages to get back to half guard.
Buticchio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio is keen to just control but Jeffries is a slippery customer.
Jeffries manages to get to full guard.
Buticchio looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio preventing the sweep.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffries working for submissions but it's allowed Buticchio to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bray Jeffries will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Buticchio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buticchio is looking to take a break and control but Jeffries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buticchio is controlling the pace.
Buticchio wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is defending well.
Buticchio trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jeffries is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buticchio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buticchio's back!
Buticchio tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Jeffries not allowing Buticchio to control his hands.
Buticchio wants to escape the position.
Jeffries has Buticchio flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jeffries has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries doesn't have the hooks in and Buticchio manages to turn into his guard.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
Jeffries is controlling Buticchio's posture.
Andrea Buticchio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jeffries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Buticchio postures up.
Buticchio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Buticchio avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Buticchio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buticchio, as that shot connected.
Jeffries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrea Buticchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries sizes up Buticchio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buticchio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jeffries defends well and Buticchio ends up having to push Jeffries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buticchio or not.
Jeffries has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buticchio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Buticchio tries to roll but Jeffries sticks to his back.
Jeffries lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jeffries's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Buticchio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Buticchio from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Buticchio is trying to remain composed but Jeffries is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Buticchio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jeffries.
Jeffries looking for the RNC.
Buticchio tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries lands strikes to the head.
Jeffries is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buticchio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buticchio for a finish.
Jeffries landing with strikes.
Jeffries is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Buticchio up.
Jeffries is working the ground and pound. Can Buticchio escape?
Buticchio tries to roll but Jeffries sticks to his back.
Buticchio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jeffries's guard. Nice work there by Buticchio.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Buticchio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeffries pulls Buticchio in close to his closed guard and prevents Buticchio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeffries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buticchio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeffries is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buticchio, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries stopping the sweep attempt from Buticchio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bray Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries!
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