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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Kawells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Zac Jefferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kawells!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawells tries to move into range but Jefferson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawells doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Kawells tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Kawells sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kawells tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kawells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawells as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Kawells bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kawells instigates a clinch.
Kawells landing knees to the body.
Kawells scores with a knee to the head.
Kawells breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawells avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Kawells clinches up against the cage.
Kawells is stalling here.
Jefferson can't get the takedown.
Kawells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawells moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Kawells avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Kawells.
Kawells gets control of Jefferson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kawells will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jefferson won't allow Kawells to get back to his feet.
Jefferson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kawells is adopting a defensive guard.
Kawells looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawells looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jefferson passes into half guard.
Jefferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jefferson trying to mount his opponent but Kawells defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawells trying to control here.
Kawells keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jefferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawells is just riding it out for now. Jefferson eventually gives up the hold.
Kawells controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells pushes Jefferson off looking to stand but Jefferson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson is thwarting Kawells's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kawells drives through and clinches with Jefferson against the cage.
Kawells is trying to trip Jefferson. He has hold of a leg but Jefferson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kawells persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kawells trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Kawells gets to his feet. Jefferson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawells wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawells pinned against the cage. Kawells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kawells displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kawells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Kawells moves into the clinch.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kawells jumps guard.
Kawells working a defensive guard here.
Kawells is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawells is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Kawells dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kawells forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
Kawells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson tries a low kick but Kawells avoids it.
Kawells is looking to clinch.
Zac Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Kawells moves out of range.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Kawells slips the punch.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that Kawells avoids nicely.
Kawells clinches with his opponent.
Kawells crunches a lovely knee into Jefferson's ribcage.
Jefferson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kawells is stalling here.
Kawells has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jefferson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kawells is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawells has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kawells is hanging on to Jefferson's back as he tries to escape.
Kawells cracks Jefferson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jefferson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kawells controlling the position well here. Jefferson rolled but Kawells kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kawells is hanging on to Jefferson's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kawells controlling the position well here. Jefferson rolled but Kawells kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kawells really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson turns into Kawells and is now in his guard.
Kawells wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Kawells throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawells is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jefferson prevents Kawells from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawells as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson darts in trying to clinch
and Kawells counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jefferson tries to break free but Kawells pushes him back against the cage.
Kawells controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Kawells.
Jefferson has Kawells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawells escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawells darts in trying to clinch
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Kawells has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawells is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jefferson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kawells shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawells with a knee to the head.
Kawells manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kawells moves into the clinch.
Kawells pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Kawells keeps moving.
Jefferson won't allow Kawells to get back to his feet.
Kawells looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Kawells wants to stand and escape but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawells has his feet on Jefferson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jefferson wants to clinch
and Kawells counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Kawells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kawells forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kawells.
Jefferson jumps guard but Kawells stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kawells gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kawells ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kawells no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kawells trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
Jefferson landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawells is on top in guard.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Kawells controlling him for the moment.
Kawells postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Kawells from controlling successfully.
Kawells trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kawells manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kawells decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jefferson, up you get!
Kawells lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
Kawells tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Kawells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kawells scores with a leg kick.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kawells counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawells not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawells defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawells throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawells with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawells's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawells 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawells wants to stand but Jefferson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kawells controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Kawells from controlling successfully.
Kawells has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jefferson is proving hard to escape from.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kawells doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jefferson is tightening it up a little... Kawells has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kawells reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kawells taps out! nice BJJ there by Jefferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zac Jefferson!
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hype
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