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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovic Nonbeomogov (ranked 4767 p4p, 444 weight class) and Jeffrey Jefferson (ranked 8167 p4p, 599 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jefferson's choice of entrance music: Head Down. This should be fireworks!
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180 cm
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovic Nonbeomogov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Jefferson! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Nonbeomogov's knee but Nonbeomogov avoids it well. Nonbeomogov tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it. Nonbeomogov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Nonbeomogov stands up and we're back to a striking position. Nonbeomogov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jefferson was covering up waiting for the punch and Nonbeomogov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jefferson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nonbeomogov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jefferson is looking to stand up but Nonbeomogov isn't so interested in that idea. Nonbeomogov scoring with punches to the head and body. Jefferson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nonbeomogov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jefferson has wrist control. Nonbeomogov prevents Jefferson from getting back to his feet. Nonbeomogov distracts Jefferson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like Jeffrey Jefferson has been cut. Nonbeomogov postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Jefferson is rocked!
That has opened up Jeffrey Jefferson's cut even more. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Nonbeomogov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jefferson is still in real trouble! Can Nonbeomogov finish him? Jefferson is working an open guard so Nonbeomogov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nonbeomogov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jefferson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jefferson has momentary wrist control but Nonbeomogov slips an elbow through the middle. Nonbeomogov advances position into side control! Nonbeomogov working the ground and pound.
The cut above Jeffrey Jefferson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nonbeomogov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nonbeomogov cracks Jefferson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nonbeomogov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jefferson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nonbeomogov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jovic Nonbeomogov! Jeffrey Jefferson spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent. It's takes real talent to get that lucky'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
73% |
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