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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Percy Destepolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destepolo's entrance music is Link. A fine choice. Jefferson has chosen Know your enemy as his entrance music. Percy Destepolo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gordy Jefferson's chin.
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183 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Destepolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destepolo avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Destepolo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jefferson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jefferson tries to stand but Destepolo is controlling from the bottom.
Jefferson won't allow Destepolo to sweep him here.
Destepolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jefferson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Destepolo's guard.
Destepolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Destepolo keeps moving.
Destepolo trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Destepolo is on top in guard.
Destepolo wants to stand but Jefferson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Destepolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Destepolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Destepolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jefferson wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jefferson gets caught flat footed, as Destepolo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jefferson keeping full guard, as Destepolo tries to pass.
Destepolo stops Jefferson from standing up.
Destepolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo tries to stand but Jefferson is controlling from the bottom.
Destepolo prevents Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Destepolo wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Destepolo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Percy Destepolo.
Jefferson swings for the body but Destepolo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Destepolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destepolo thinking.
Destepolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferson defends it nicely.
Jefferson feints and as Destepolo raises his hands in defense, Jefferson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Destepolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jefferson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destepolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Jefferson dominated that round.
That's time! Destepolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jefferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destepolo.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Destepolo is just out of range.
Jefferson lands a left and a right that send Destepolo crashing to the mat, dazed. Jefferson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Destepolo is rocked!
It looks like Percy Destepolo has been cut.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Destepolo is avoiding it.
Jefferson takes a swing at Destepolo's ribcage but misses.
Destepolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destepolo is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
Destepolo is trying to hold Jefferson in close to prevent damage but Jefferson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jefferson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jefferson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Destepolo tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
Destepolo misses with a takedown
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Destepolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Destepolo tries to sprawl out of it but Jefferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Destepolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Destepolo is just out of range.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destepolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and Destepolo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Destepolo is looking for submissions but instead, Jefferson has regained full guard.
Destepolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Destepolo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jefferson pulls Destepolo in close to prevent any damage.
Destepolo is pushing down on Jefferson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jefferson is fighting to maintain full guard but Destepolo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Destepolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Destepolo is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Percy Destepolo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Destepolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Destepolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Percy Destepolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Destepolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Destepolo avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Destepolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jefferson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Destepolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Destepolo manages to get underhooks.
Destepolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destepolo moves forwards but Jefferson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jefferson shoots in and drives through. Destepolo sprawls well.
Destepolo feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Destepolo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Destepolo pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Destepolo passes into half guard.
Destepolo is working for a kimura but Jefferson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jefferson is positioning himself well to prevent Destepolo advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo 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.
Destepolo wants to control the pace but Jefferson is squirming around nicely.
Destepolo get's back to his feet.
Destepolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destepolo fails with the takedown
and Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Destepolo fails to pull guard.
Percy Destepolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordy Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destepolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jefferson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jefferson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Destepolo goes for a takedown attempt but Jefferson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gordy Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Destepolo dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destepolo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson connects with a looping right hand.
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Jefferson.
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordy Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefferson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Jefferson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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