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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jefferies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferies has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Our sources have told us that Jefferies has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joe stalling in the clinch but Jefferies improves position.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferies misses with an elbow strike.
Joe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefferies is keeping busy.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe is working Jefferies over against the cage.
Jefferies misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Joe gets through Jefferies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jefferiess head.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Joe on the inside.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Jefferies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe lands an uppercut.
Joe lands a body punch.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies is pushing Joe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe is looking to control Jefferies's arms but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joe has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferies.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Jefferies taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferies wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferies is trying to maintain a safe position but Joe gets an underhook and turns Jefferies into the cage.
Jefferies working aggressively here.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Jefferies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferies.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe presses Jefferies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe looking to slow down the pace here.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Joe shrugs off.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Joe.
Joe lands a left hand.
Glass Joe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Joe.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joe misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferies or not.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferies controls his hands.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks an uppercut.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferies controls the action.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joe up against the cage.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jefferiess head.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies wants to stall.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Joe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joe presses Jefferies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferies.
Joe lands with a right to the head.
Joe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferies.
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferies tries to score with a low kick but Joe moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jefferies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe fakes the leg kick and cracks Jefferies in the body.
Jefferies looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Jefferies misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jefferies swivels and escapes.
Jefferies jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jefferies avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferies clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferies blocks a body shot from Joe.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies taking a breather.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Jefferies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Jefferies stalling in the clinch but Joe improves position.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jefferies lands a shot to the body.
Joe blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe is trying to stall.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glass Joe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jefferies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe lands a front kick.
Jefferies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jefferies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferies defends well and Joe ends up having to push Jefferies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferies motions for Joe to come forward. Jefferies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferies. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Jefferies to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Jefferies is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Jefferies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe loads up on a big left hand. Jefferies felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Joe looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Jefferies can't hide his disappointment, as Joe celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glass Joe! Glass Joe retains his middleweight title!
Glass Joe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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