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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thurman Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Maciejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thurman Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Maciejewski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
Maciejewski flicks out a counter leg kick but Jefferson steps away.
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Maciejewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maciejewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jefferson. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maciejewski is looking for the big counter here.
Jefferson clinches up with Maciejewski and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciejewski effectively controlling the action here.
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciejewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Jefferson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maciejewski forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maciejewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Maciejewski is looking to control Jefferson's arms but Jefferson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maciejewski has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maciejewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Maciejewski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maciejewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jefferson is defended easily by Maciejewski.
Jefferson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaciejewski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurman Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maciejewski throws a front kick that sends Jefferson stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maciejewski did well to prevent Jefferson getting side control.
Jefferson stops Maciejewski from getting back to his feet.
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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maciejewski taking some punishment here, with Jefferson in his half guard.
Maciejewski wants to control but Jefferson is keeping busy.
Jefferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maciejewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jefferson.
Maciejewski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jefferson is on him like a limpet, forcing Maciejewski back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Maciejewski dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jefferson rushes Maciejewski and presses him up against the cage.
Maciejewski breaks the clinch.
Jefferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maciejewski!
Maciejewski bucks up and tries to throw Jefferson off but instead Jefferson has got his back!
Jefferson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Maciejewski could be in trouble here!
Jefferson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maciejewski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maciejewski turns into Jefferson and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is working an open guard so Maciejewski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maciejewski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maciejewski.
Jefferson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maciejewski sprawls well initially but Jefferson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maciejewski tries to kick Jefferson off in order to stand up. Jefferson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Maciejewski is trying to get back to half guard.
Jefferson working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson controlling the position from side mount.
Maciejewski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jefferson working the body and head with strikes.
Maciejewski is looking to regain half guard here but Jefferson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maciejewski instigates a clinch.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but Maciejewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maciejewski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson prevents Maciejewski from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson jumps guard and drags Maciejewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thurman Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maciejewski is trying to break free.
Maciejewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maciejewski moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thurman Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Maciejewski moves into the clinch.
Maciejewski breaks from the clinch.
Maciejewski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maciejewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maciejewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maciejewski has control of Jefferson's left arm, preventing Jefferson from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciejewski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciejewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jefferson controlling from the top position.
Maciejewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jefferson is working Maciejewski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thurman Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jefferson gets to his feet. Maciejewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jefferson shoots in and drives through. Maciejewski sprawls well.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Maciejewski swinging wildly here.
Jefferson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maciejewski has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Maciejewski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
Maciejewski is trying to push Jefferson away but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson keeps control of Maciejewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maciejewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Maciejewski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maciejewski circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurman Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maciejewski lands a front kick.
Jefferson tries to keep at a distance but Maciejewski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jefferson blocks the body kick.
Maciejewski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jefferson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maciejewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson shoots and misses
and Maciejewski counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maciejewski fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Maciejewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maciejewski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Maciejewski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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