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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorvaldson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thorvaldson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferies feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Thorvaldson misses its intended target.
Jefferies throws a fast counter high kick but Thorvaldson manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferies.
Thorvaldson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye.
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Jefferies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferies told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Thorvaldson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorvaldson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thorvaldson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorvaldson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jefferies backwards.
Jefferies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorvaldson tries to throw a body punch but Jefferies avoids it by throwing Thorvaldson back against the cage.
Jefferies misses with an elbow over the top.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorvaldson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jefferies as Thorvaldson tries to tie him up.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferies.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferies throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorvaldson tries to stall but Jefferies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson working aggressively here.
Thorvaldson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Thorvaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorvaldson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorvaldson's brow.
Thorvaldson takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorvaldson's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorvaldson backwards.
Jefferies blocks an uppercut.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorvaldson.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye.
Erik Thorvaldson's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson is pressed up against the cage. Jefferies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorvaldson down to the mat. Thorvaldson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies throws a head kick that misses.
Thorvaldson avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
As Jefferies looks to move away, Thorvaldson throws a big counter combo but Jefferies just gets out of the way.
Jefferies misses the shot to the body.
Thorvaldson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferies.
Danga de danga de dang - Thorvaldson scores with a four punch combination!
Thorvaldson shoots in and bounces Jefferies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jefferies has an active guard here but Thorvaldson has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferies moves into full guard.
Thorvaldson trying to control but Jefferies is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jefferies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorvaldson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thorvaldson wants to control from the top but Jefferies keeps moving.
Jefferies throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thorvaldson uses it to pass to side control.
Jefferies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorvaldson wants to control but Jefferies is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jefferies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jefferies scores with a head kick. Thorvaldson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorvaldson lands with a nice body punch.
Thorvaldson throws a hook to the side of Jefferies's head but Jefferies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorvaldson blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Jefferies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferies misses with a double jab
and Thorvaldson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferies misses with a head kick.
Jefferies tries to land a front kick but Thorvaldson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erik Thorvaldson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferies misses the target.
Thorvaldson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jefferies on the side of the head.
Thorvaldson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jefferies stalks Thorvaldson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thorvaldson's face. Thorvaldson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorvaldson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferies.
Jim Jefferies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jefferies misses with a low kick.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferies moves away.
Jefferies tries to clinch but Thorvaldson is having none of it.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Thorvaldson moves out of range easily.
Jefferies takes a swing at Thorvaldson's ribcage but misses.
Thorvaldson avoids the head kick by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferies moves away.
Jefferies wants to counter the offense by Thorvaldson and move into the clinch position.
Jefferies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferies throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thorvaldson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jim Jefferies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorvaldson lands with a nice combination. Jefferies backs away looking to recover.
Jefferies throws the kick towards the body but Thorvaldson avoids it.
Jefferies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorvaldson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferies takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferies ducks under a wild hook from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jefferies cracks the inside of Thorvaldson's front leg.
Jefferies takes the fight into the clinch.
Jefferies wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Jefferies working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment.
Jim Jefferies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thorvaldson blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson misses the jab.
Thorvaldson misses with a hook to the body
and Jefferies counters with a thumping low kick.
Jefferies tries to score with a low kick but Thorvaldson moves his leg out of the way.
Thorvaldson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferies tries to sprawl out of it but Thorvaldson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorvaldson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jefferies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thorvaldson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferies tries to clinch but Thorvaldson is having none of it.
Thorvaldson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferies is just out of range.
Jefferies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jefferies tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferies's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jefferies misses its intended target.
Jefferies lands with an overhand left.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorvaldson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jefferies clinches.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies pushes off an throws an elbow but Thorvaldson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson lands a shoulder strike.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thorvaldson's defenses.
Thorvaldson takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Thorvaldson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jefferies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldson.
A head kick misses from Jefferies.
Jefferies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Jefferies.
Jefferies clinches up with Thorvaldson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jefferies scores with a shot to the side of Thorvaldson's head.
Still in the clinch, Thorvaldson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thorvaldson takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorvaldson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferies's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Thorvaldson 's eye.
Thorvaldson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jefferies smiles and moves away.
Jefferies connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferies tries to avoid it but Thorvaldson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferies to the ground. Jefferies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferies thumps Thorvaldson with a low kick.
Jefferies throws a push kick but Thorvaldson slaps the foot to one side.
Thorvaldson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorvaldson thuds his right hand into Jefferies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorvaldson throws a nice looking combination but Jefferies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferies only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorvaldson misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferies throws a body kick that misses
and Thorvaldson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thorvaldson counters with a two punch combo.
Jefferies throws a head kick but Thorvaldson moves out of range.
Thorvaldson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferies throws out a counter right but Thorvaldson avoids it with no problem.
Jefferies throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jefferies throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorvaldson throws a body punch but Jefferies moves out of range.
Thorvaldson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jim Jefferies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson tries for a takedown but Jefferies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Thorvaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Jefferies misses
and Thorvaldson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorvaldson lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferies.
Jefferies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thorvaldson looks to throw the jab but Jefferies is out of range.
Thorvaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jefferies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorvaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferies tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Thorvaldson.
Erik Thorvaldson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies misses with a series of wild punches.
Jefferies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorvaldson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Jefferies tenderised Thorvaldson's leg. Thorvaldson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorvaldson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorvaldson scores with a shot to the side of Jefferies's head.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Thorvaldson in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jefferies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorvaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Thorvaldson tries a body shot but Jefferies blocks it.
A short right from Thorvaldson on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jefferies gets an underhook and turns Thorvaldson into the cage.
Thorvaldson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jefferies or not.
Thorvaldson tries to work over Jefferies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorvaldson trying to control the position but instead, Jefferies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorvaldson into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson jumps guard but Jefferies turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jefferies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thorvaldson avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Thorvaldson dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Thorvaldson misses with a body punch.
Thorvaldson blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
Thorvaldson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorvaldson avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Jefferies.
I've got Jefferies 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jefferies!
A victorious Jim Jefferies thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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