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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyjoto Maskida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyjoto Maskida!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson scores with a takedown into Maskida's guard.
Maskida is looking for a triangle but Jefferson pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maskida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jefferson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maskida rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jefferson's guard! Nice work there by Maskida!
Jefferson working for a triangle but Maskida defends it easily.
Maskida drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Maskida off! Maskida jumps back into Jefferson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maskida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jefferson controls Maskida momentarily but Maskida frees himself.
Maskida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jefferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jefferson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Maskida wants to improve his position but Jefferson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maskida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jefferson.
Maskida manages to get to full guard.
Maskida keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Maskida wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Maskida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maskida had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jefferson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Maskida Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jefferson's back instead.
Maskida controlling well, preventing Jefferson from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Jefferson right now.
Jefferson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maskida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Maskida working for a choke but Jefferson is defending well.
Maskida is trying to stick to Jefferson's back but Jefferson is turning into Maskida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maskida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maskida can't keep his opponent in guard - Jefferson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jefferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maskida doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jefferson.
Maskida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Maskida is keeping the position.
Jefferson trying to control but Maskida is working from the bottom.
Maskida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jefferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jefferson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jefferson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyjoto Maskida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maskida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maskida duly obliges.
Jefferson shoots for a takedown but Maskida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Maskida, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Maskida against the cage but Maskida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Maskida does it's job there.
Lyjoto Maskida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskida misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Maskida.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maskida throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maskida fails to land with a series of punches.
Maskida digs a good body shot into Jefferson's ribs.
Jefferson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maskida wants a takedown but no success here.
Jefferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maskida smiles and moves away.
Maskida throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Maskida misses with a wild combination.
Maskida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskida scores with a three punch combo!
Jefferson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Maskida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lyjoto Maskida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maskida throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Maskida scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maskida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maskida throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Maskida throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Maskida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maskida stalks Jefferson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jefferson's face. Jefferson staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyjoto Maskida 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! This is the final round!
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maskida blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Maskida moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lyjoto Maskida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jefferson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maskida 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maskida is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maskida is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maskida's back instead.
Jefferson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maskida defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jefferson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jefferson doesn't have the hooks in and Maskida manages to turn into his guard.
Maskida drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Maskida off! Maskida jumps back into Jefferson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maskida preventing the sweep.
Maskida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maskida stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Maskida forces his way into half guard.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but Maskida has control of the leg.
Jefferson wants to control but Maskida is keeping busy.
Maskida seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskida is looking for a kimura here.
Jefferson wants to control but Maskida is keeping busy.
Jefferson manages to get to full guard.
Jefferson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maskida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
Lyjoto Maskida has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maskida wants to free his trapped foot but Jefferson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maskida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maskida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson trying to hold on to Maskida's head to control him but Maskida postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maskida swinging wilding here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyjoto Maskida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maskida 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyjoto Maskida!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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