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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Toivonen
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Narz misses with a leg kick.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narz throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Narz throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
Narz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz staying out of range there.
Narz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Narz counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily. Narz doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jefferson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jefferson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Narz!
Peter Narz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Cahal Jefferson had this to say: 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.
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Event:
EMPLA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Jefferson.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Jefferson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Barbosa forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Jefferson's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jefferson lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jefferson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jefferson misses. #T2#
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jefferson. That did some damage!
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa with a nice cross.#T3#
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jefferson on the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Barbosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Marcelo Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
#T2#
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa works over Jefferson's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa works over Jefferson's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Barbosa swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Jefferson scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jefferson!
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Jefferson stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.#T1#
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Jefferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.#TD#
Barbosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jefferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barbosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jefferson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barbosa yanks on the arm and Jefferson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barbosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Barbosa!
In defeat, Cahal Jefferson stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.
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Event:
EMP Graves Vs Tama Ginty
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Xinhai shakes it off.
Xinhai 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.
Xinhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai misses with a series of wild punches.
Jefferson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good shot there by Jefferson.
Xinhai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai throws a lazy head kick
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Yang Xinhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xinhai scores with a body shot.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Xinhai finds it's target.
Xinhai with a jab.#T1#
Xinhai lunges at Jefferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferson's hand.
Xinhai lands with a cross.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Xinhai moved out of range.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xinhai misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Xinhai.
Jefferson unleashes a big counter combination but Xinhai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab from Jefferson.
Xinhai scores with a hook.
Jefferson defending well as Xinhai loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xinhai lands with a cross.
Xinhai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Jefferson throws a hook but Xinhai avoids it easily.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
Jefferson cracks Xinhai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xinhai.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Xinhai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Xinhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xinhai.#ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
Xinhai fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jefferson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cahal Jefferson was interviewed post fight and said 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Narz loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good shot there by Narz.
Nice uppercut lands for Narz. That snapped Jefferson's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narz.
Narz with a jab.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz pounces like a tiger and cracks Jefferson with a vicious hook! Jefferson is down but not out! Narz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Narz!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Narz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cahal Jefferson spoke after the fight, saying 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsunaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Matsunaga 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.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Jefferson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga. #T1#
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Matsunaga.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Matsunaga blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jefferson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jefferson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
A good leg kick by Matsunaga.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson keeps Matsunaga at a distance using the push kick.
Matsunaga clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsunaga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jefferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Jefferson's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Jefferson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Matsunaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matsunaga keeps Jefferson at a distance using the push kick.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Donk. Matsunaga catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Matsunaga.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Matsunaga is out of range.
Matsunaga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Jefferson avoids it well.
Jefferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Jefferson's head.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
Matsunaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a jab. Jefferson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jefferson throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsunaga momentarily.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Matsunaga moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsunaga with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Jefferson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Jefferson throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jefferson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Jefferson throws a body kick.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Jefferson slips a jab and a cross from Matsunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Matsunaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsunaga catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsunaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a fast counter high kick but Matsunaga manages to duck under it in time.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Jefferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Jefferson.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Jefferson throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jefferson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matsunaga scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.
Matsunaga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Jefferson.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws a chopping leg kick but Jefferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsunaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matsunaga.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jefferson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Matsunaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matsunaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Jefferson misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Jefferson catches Matsunaga right on the button with a cross.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Matsunaga does no damage.
Matsunaga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Jefferson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Matsunaga scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jefferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Matsunaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Jefferson slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matsunaga blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jefferson. That's going to slow Matsunaga down.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
Matsunaga fakes the body blow, causing Jefferson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jefferson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cahal Jefferson was interviewed post fight and said 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.
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Event:
EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Visions throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Visions throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jefferson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Visions moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Visions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visions displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Visions was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Visions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Visions tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jefferson manages to circle out of the way.
Visions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Visions throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Visions was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Visions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jefferson. Jefferson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Visions throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson unleashes a big counter combination but Visions bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visions.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Visions avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Visions. #T1#
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Jefferson counters with a body kick.
Visions moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
A cross from Visions lands.
Visions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Visions ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Visions wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Visions tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Visions misses with a body kick.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Visions was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferson. That snapped Visions's head back.
#T2#
Visions scores with a punch to the head.
Visions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Visions seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
Visions lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Visions works the jab nicely.
Visions shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Visions showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Visions's head.#T3#
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Visions.
Visions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Visions's knee but Visions avoids it well.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Visions on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Visions.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Visions lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Visions has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Visions lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visions closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand. #T4#
Visions moves to clinch but Jefferson breaks away
and Jefferson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Visions misses with a looping left.
Jefferson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Visions. Visions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Visions off balance momentarily.
Visions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jefferson lands with a cross.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jefferson takes one on the button.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses.
Visions is looking to counter the offense by Jefferson and move into the clinch.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a hook but Visions avoids it easily.
Visions is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Visions.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Visions.
Jefferson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Visions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Visions counters by moving into the clinch.
Visions has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
#BC2#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Visions ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Visions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Visions connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jefferson's hands.
Some wild striking there from Visions.
Visions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Visions avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Visions tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Visions checks a leg kick.
Visions cracks Jefferson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Visions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Visions does it's job there.
Visions delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visions ducks right into an uppercut from Jefferson.
Visions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Visions avoids the punch easily.
Visions misses with a low kick.
Visions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Visions avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Visions.
A left and a right from Visions both land. Nice combination.
Visions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Visions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Visions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Visions is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Visions misses with a straight left.
Jefferson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Visions looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.#T3#
Visions ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Visions takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Visions is out of range.
Jefferson feints and then cracks Visions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Visions down.
An inside leg kick lands from Visions.
A swing and a miss from Visions.#CL#
Visions moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.
Visions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Visions ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Visions shoots for a takedown but Jefferson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
Visions is looking to counter the offense by Jefferson and move into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
Visions moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Visions moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
A big left from Visions misses.
Visions defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Visions is looking to take this fight 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 Tragic Visions will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.
Visions looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
Visions lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jefferson at a distance.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Visions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Visions wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson sizes up Visions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visions darts in trying to clinch
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Visions cracks Jefferson with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Visions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Visions fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Visions throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Visions lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Visions. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Visions avoids it with no problem.
Visions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Visions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Visions.
Visions scores with a jab. Jefferson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Visions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Visions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Visions throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visions is looking to clinch.
Visions scores with a nice strike.
Jefferson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Visions takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Visions wants to clinch.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Visions moves away and avoids it.
Visions is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Visions.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Visions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Visions moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Visions checks it
and Visions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Visions uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.#T3#
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Visions.
Visions takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Visions circles away quickly and effectively.
Visions scores with a hook.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Visions feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jeffersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Visions looks to land a combination. Jefferson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A thudding body kick lands there by Visions!
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Visions avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jefferson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Visions misses its intended target.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Visions tries to clinch up but Jefferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Visions saw it coming and moves away.
Visions seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Visions ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson thows a body kick. Visions tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Visions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jefferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Visions's head.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Visions.
Visions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Visions can pounce on him.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Visions moved out of range.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions swings widly with a right hand
and Visions takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cahal Jefferson.
I think Jefferson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cahal Jefferson!
A very excited looking Cahal Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Arma
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Coutinho misses with a wild body shot.
Coutinho swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coutinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coutinho throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coutinho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coutinho scores with a jab to the head.
Jefferson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coutinho has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferson as he avoids it easily.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coutinho's calf.
Coutinho slips under a jab.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coutinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Coutinho lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD#
Coutinho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB#
Coutinho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Coutinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jefferson is just riding it out for now. Coutinho eventually gives up the hold.
Coutinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jefferson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coutinho.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coutinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Coutinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coutinho lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Jefferson pushes Coutinho off and gets back to his feet.
Coutinho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Coutinho swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Coutinho ducked under it nicely.
Coutinho connects with a body shot that sends Jefferson's belly button to the back.
Coutinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coutinho throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coutinho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jefferson. That one must have hurt.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Coutinho blocks a jab.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Coutinho ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jefferson cracks Coutinho with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Coutinho avoids it.
Coutinho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jefferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Coutinho.
Jefferson swings for the body but Coutinho moves out of range.
Coutinho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Coutinho slips the punch.
Coutinho attempts a counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Coutinho finds it's way through Jefferson's defenses.
Coutinho is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coutinho checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coutinho. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coutinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jefferson sprawls well. Jefferson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coutinho gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Coutinho.
Coutinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Coutinho lands with a hook. Jefferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jefferson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coutinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Coutinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jefferson throws a jab when Coutinho was well out of range.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coutinho.
Coutinho avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Coutinho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coutinho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Coutinho. Beautiful body shot.
Coutinho looks for a takedown but Jefferson sprawls well.
Jefferson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marilson Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jefferson at a distance.
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marilson Coutinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Marilson Coutinho will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Coutinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coutinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coutinho.
Coutinho dives in and grabs Jefferson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes down on Coutinho's head and hops out.
Coutinho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coutinho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jefferson pinned against the cage. Jefferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marilson Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coutinho shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferson tries to sprawl out of it but Coutinho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coutinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Coutinho.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coutinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Coutinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Coutinho ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Coutinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jefferson!
Jefferson pushes Coutinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coutinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Coutinho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Coutinho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Coutinho tries for a kimura but Jefferson is defending well. #SUB#
Coutinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coutinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jefferson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Coutinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Coutinho drags him back down.#SUB#
Coutinho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jefferson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Coutinho but great work by Jefferson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Jefferson stands up and beckons Coutinho to his feet.
Coutinho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coutinho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jefferson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Jefferson throws a head kick that Coutinho semi-blocks.
Coutinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Coutinho.#T3#
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coutinho takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Coutinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Coutinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Coutinho.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coutinho shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coutinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coutinho defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson as Coutinho shoots in.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coutinho is defended easily by Jefferson.
Nice cross by Coutinho.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Coutinho's head but Coutinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coutinho lands a jab.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Coutinho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Jefferson. #TD#
Coutinho shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coutinho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coutinho trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Coutinho stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cahal Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Coutinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coutinho is defended easily by Jefferson.
Coutinho throws a wild body kick that Jefferson sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Coutinho moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Coutinho misses
and Jefferson counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Coutinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Coutinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coutinho thuds a left hand into Jefferson's body.#T1#
Jefferson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marilson Coutinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Coutinho.
Coutinho lands a nice shot to the body.
Coutinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to avoid it but Coutinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferson to the ground. Jefferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coutinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Coutinho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coutinho moves out of range of the body kick.
Coutinho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coutinho.
Coutinho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coutinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
A little jabbing left from Jefferson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jefferson throws a hook but Coutinho blocks it.
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!
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Coutinho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coutinho misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jefferson! But no joy.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coutinho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Coutinho is out of range.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coutinho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Jefferson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Coutinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jefferson wants to stand up but Coutinho is controlling him.
Coutinho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coutinho is controlling him. #ES2#
Jefferson pushes Coutinho off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coutinho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jefferson is fending him off so far but Coutinho persists. Nope, Jefferson circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Coutinho drives through with a takedown into Jefferson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coutinho is controlling him. #T4#
Coutinho is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coutinho trying to move into half guard but instead Jefferson has managed to sweep!#REVB##SU2#
Jefferson stands and steps away. Coutinho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Coutinho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson lands a jab.
Coutinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Coutinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jefferson enables Coutinho to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jefferson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Jefferson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Coutinho presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahal Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jefferson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Osterberg tries to clinch up.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Osterberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jefferson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Osterberg throws a combination. Jefferson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Osterberg sees coming a mile off.
Osterberg looks to land a body kick but Jefferson moved away.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Osterberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Osterberg slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Osterberg slips the punch.
Osterberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osterberg cracks Jefferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Jefferson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osterberg's head backwards.
Osterberg tries to clinch up but Jefferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Osterberg throws a body kick that misses
and Jefferson counters with a solid body kick.
Jefferson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Osterberg.
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osterberg.
Osterberg throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Osterberg in his tracks.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Osterberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osterberg throws a head kick that misses
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Osterberg avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Osterberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Osterberg swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Osterberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Osterberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Osterberg tries to clinch but Jefferson is having none of it.
Osterberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Osterberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osterberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Osterberg tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Jefferson misses #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jefferson won't be happy with that. #ES#
Jefferson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Jefferson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Osterberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Osterberg.
Osterberg defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Osterberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Osterberg ducks down to avoid it.
Osterberg tries to counter with a clinch but Jefferson shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Jefferson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Osterberg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Osterberg. #BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Osterberg saw that one coming.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Osterberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Osterberg has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Jefferson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Osterberg.
Jefferson cracks Osterberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jefferson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jefferson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jefferson scores with a hook.
A shot to the body from Jefferson misses #TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown. Jefferson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Osterberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osterberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
Osterberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Cahal Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson wants to stand but Osterberg is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Osterberg is having none of it. #T1#
Jefferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osterberg.
Osterberg won't allow Jefferson to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Osterberg slips the punch.
Jefferson sets himself, and Osterberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Jefferson avoids it this time.
Jefferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osterberg can do to turn this around?
Jefferson cracks Osterberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Osterberg.
Osterberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osterberg misses with a body kick.
Osterberg sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson as Osterberg shoots in.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osterberg lands with a kick to the temple. Jefferson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking cross lands there for Jefferson.
Osterberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Osterberg slips the punch.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Osterberg saw that one coming.
Osterberg with the counter takedown but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Osterberg tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osterberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterberg.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jefferson connects with a body shot that sends Osterberg's belly button to the back.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Osterberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jefferson doesn't seem phased though.
Osterberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Jefferson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Osterberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Osterberg takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Osterberg breaks from the clinch.
Osterberg misses with a looping right.
Osterberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Osterberg is out of range.
Osterberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Osterberg throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson scores with a hook.
Osterberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick from Jefferson lands but Osterberg takes it in his stride. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osterberg.
Jefferson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Osterberg dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Osterberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jefferson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osterberg's guard! Nice work there by Jefferson!
Jefferson wants to get up but he can't break Osterberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Jefferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Jefferson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osterberg, up you get!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Osterberg throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Osterberg stands up over Jefferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jefferson wants to stand up but Osterberg is controlling him.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg won't allow Jefferson to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterberg working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Osterberg is looking to advance position but Jefferson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Osterberg working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SU#
Jefferson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Osterberg saw that one coming.
Osterberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Osterberg takes one on the button.
Jefferson lands with an overhand left.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Osterberg's head but Osterberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osterberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferson. That snapped Osterberg's head back.
Cahal Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Osterberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
James Osterberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Osterberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Osterberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osterberg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Osterberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jefferson throws a hook but Osterberg avoids it easily.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osterberg sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Jefferson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jefferson tries to work over Osterberg's front leg with a kick but Osterberg checks it.
Osterberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3##TD2#
Osterberg shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Osterberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osterberg stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position. #ES#
Jefferson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osterberg. #BC#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Osterberg slips a jab from Jefferson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osterberg. #T4#
Osterberg wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Osterberg tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Osterberg.
Osterberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Osterberg blocks the body kick.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with a hook. Osterberg ducked under it nicely.
Osterberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Osterberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Osterberg moves out of range as Jefferson throws a body kick.
Osterberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cahal Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahal Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jefferson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cahal Jefferson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cahal Jefferson made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, James Osterberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Event:
Pekka vs Steve
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Pena moves out of range of the strikes.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson misses with a hook
and Pena counters with a three punch combo that has Jefferson backing up. Jefferson nods at Pena to acknowledge the strikes.
Pena moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch but Jefferson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pena slips under a jab.
Pena walks into a straight right hand from Jefferson.
Pena shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Pena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Jefferson tries to get set, Pena tries to push him back and clinch up but Jefferson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pena throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jefferson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Pena tries for a takedown but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Pena clinches with his opponent.
Pena keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pena is working for takedown but Jefferson is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson clobbers Pena with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferson circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Jefferson misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarte Pena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Pena with that takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Jefferson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jefferson tries to avoid it but Pena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jefferson to the ground. Jefferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pena tries to clinch up but Jefferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Pena moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jefferson can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pena moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jefferson feints a counter leg kick.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pena.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Pena saw that one coming.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Pena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Pena avoids it with no problem.
Pena takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pena fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Pena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Pena tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pena off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Pena is rocked!
Jefferson connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Pena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pena has been working on his balance at Big Price MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jefferson.
Jefferson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pena to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pena looks to clinch but Jefferson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pena taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cahal Jefferson!
Cahal Jefferson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Demarte Pena had this to say: 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.
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Event:
TGC 82
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Jefferson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jefferson.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Decent striking displayed by McDonald there.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Jefferson's leg. Jefferson is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Jefferson finds it's target.#T1#
McDonald blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Jefferson misses
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
McDonald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald with a nice cross.#T2#
McDonald scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Jefferson
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to work over Jefferson's front leg with a kick but Jefferson checks it.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferson misses with the combination.
Jefferson throws a front kick that sends McDonald stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
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 Cahal Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
A head kick by Jefferson misses
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but McDonald checks it
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDonald has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonald is looking to slow Jefferson down with leg kicks. #T1#
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Jefferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jefferson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jefferson's sensitive parts.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jefferson tries to land a body kick
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald scores with a hook.
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Jefferson down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jefferson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDonald cracks Jefferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McDonald tries to move into range but Jefferson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jefferson on the side of the head.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald works Jefferson's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jefferson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor McDonald 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!
#R3#
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jefferson's knee momentarily.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Jefferson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jefferson looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonald feints and then cracks Jefferson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jefferson down.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonald works Jefferson's body with a nice hook.
Jefferson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Jefferson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Jefferson throws an overhand right that has McDonald reeling! Jefferson follows up with more punches and McDonald is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cahal Jefferson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cahal Jefferson made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CCF 36
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cancer connects with a jab.
Cancer connects with a body shot that sends Jefferson's belly button to the back.
Cancer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cancer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cancer avoids a kick to the body.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Cancer.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cancer misses with a straight right.
Cancer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Cancer darts in and clinches Jefferson up against the cage.
Cancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson wants to break free but Cancer has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cancer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cancer.
Cancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Cancer is controlling him.
Cancer scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Cancer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cancer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cancer.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cancer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cancer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cancer is working Jefferson over against the cage.
Cancer is working Jefferson over against the cage.
Cancer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Cancer.
Cancer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cancer.
A short right from Cancer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cancer lands with a short shot to the head.
Cancer cracks Jefferson with a nice body shot.
Cancer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Cancer.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cancer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cancer lands an uppercut.
Cancer works on Jefferson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cancer lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Cancer misses with a body punch.
Cancer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Cancer.
Still in the clinch, Cancer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Cancer. #ROC2#
Jefferson is rocked!
Cancer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jefferson to his knees! Cancer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Testicular Cancer!
Testicular Cancer made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Vasquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Jefferson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vasquez scores with a hook.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Vasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquez catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
A jab from Jefferson does it's job there.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jefferson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasquez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jefferson will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez lands a jab to the head.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vasquez thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Jefferson is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Vasquez throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jefferson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nando Vasquez!
After winning the bout, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Bell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Jefferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Jefferson finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jefferson.
Jefferson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell slips a jab from Jefferson.#TD#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Jefferson is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bell throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell passes Jefferson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jefferson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
#SUB#
Jefferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jefferson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bell stops Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Bell trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Jefferson.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Bell avoids it.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson cracks Bell with a good jab.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Jefferson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jefferson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jefferson - that will leave a mark!
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jefferson's waist but Jefferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Bell staying out of range there.
Jefferson lands with a straight right. Bell didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Bell ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferson throws a counter combo.
Jefferson throws a shot to the body.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jefferson. Bell shrugs it off though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Bell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jefferson with a hook.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD2#
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Bell tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Bell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson steps in with a hook that catches Bell right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jefferson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bell looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cahal Jefferson!
After the big win, Cahal Jefferson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IFC 52 Chugman vs Mumu
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Sheehy misses with a lunging right hand
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheehy blocks the body kick.
Jefferson sets himself, and Sheehy steps forward looking for the clinch! Jefferson avoids it this time.
Sheehy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sheehy misses with a straight left.
Sheehy swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Sheehy. Beautiful body shot.
Jefferson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Sheehy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheehy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ethan Sheehy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehy takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sheehy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sheehy misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sheehy connects with a leg kick. Jefferson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
enabling Sheehy to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheehy lands a body shot.
Sheehy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Sheehy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sheehy looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.#T2#
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Sheehy.
Sheehy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jefferson.
Sheehy lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheehy throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jefferson.
Sheehy misses with a right hand
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Sheehy.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheehy, right into the meat.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheehy.
Jefferson lands a head kick!
Sheehy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Sheehy.
Jefferson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheehy connects with a looping right hand.
Sheehy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sheehy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson scores with a hook.#T4#
Sheehy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Jefferson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheehy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sheehy misses the shot to the body.
Sheehy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Sheehy lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jefferson tries to bum rush Sheehy with a series of wild strikes but Sheehy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Sheehy's shoulder, as Sheehy tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheehy in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Sheehy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jefferson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jefferson walks into a left hand.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sheehy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Sheehy.
Jefferson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheehy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sheehy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sheehy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sheehy avoids it.
Jefferson throws a leg kick which misses Sheehy's front leg but catches the back leg as Sheehy tries to avoid it.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Sheehy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Sheehy. Beautiful body shot.
Jefferson lands a nice hook to Sheehy's body. Sheehy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sheehy misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
Sheehy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
Sheehy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Jefferson is rocked!
Sheehy throws a powerful right kick. Jefferson tried to block low but the kick was high! Jefferson was taken right off of his feet! Sheehy jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ethan Sheehy!
A victorious Ethan Sheehy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC MW 25 Butabi vs Koniu
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson works over Xavier's head and body with a nice combination.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Jefferson moves into range and clinches up with Xavier.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Xavier improves position.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Xavier blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
#BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xavier moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Jefferson rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Xavier.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Xavier improves position.
Jefferson prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Xavier moved out of range.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
It looked like Xavier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jefferson defending well as Xavier loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Xavier shakes it off.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Xavier.#T2#
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xavier. That did some damage!
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Xavier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Xavier sets himself, and Jefferson steps forward looking for the clinch! Xavier avoids it this time.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
As Jefferson looks to move away, Xavier throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xavier.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and Xavier counters with a right hand to the body.
Xavier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xavier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
Jefferson misses with a two punch combination.
Jefferson thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Xavier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Xavier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Jefferson slips a jab from Xavier.#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
A short right from Jefferson. #BC#
Xavier manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Jefferson.
#T4#
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson misses with a double jab
and Xavier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Jefferson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Xavier connects with the punch.
Jefferson catches Xavier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Xavier misses.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Xavier should have avoided that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jefferson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Xavier sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xavier staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xavier is looking for a counter combo.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Xavier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xavier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson tries to clinch
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xavier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Jefferson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson switches off momentarily and Xavier cracks him with a monster right hand! Jefferson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Xavier dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Xavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Vitor Xavier!
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Event:
IFC 44
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jefferson rushes Kobra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kobra wants to break free but Jefferson has control.
Jefferson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kobra has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Kobra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
Jefferson avoiding damage.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
Kobra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kobra.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Kobra.
Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kobra's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobra.
Jefferson lands a right hand.
Jefferson stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kobra up against the cage.
Kobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jefferson obliges.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Jefferson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobra lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobra blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Kobra is rocked!
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobra blocks a body shot from Jefferson. #T3#
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson digs a right hand into Kobra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kobra's gas tank.
Kobra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Jefferson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kobra seems to have got his legs back now.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
Jefferson scores with a shot to the side of Kobra's head.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
Jefferson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Jefferson.
Jefferson gets through Kobra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands a body punch. #T4#
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Kobra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobra struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
Kobra is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson throws a big uppercut that drops Kobra! More strikes from Jefferson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kobra lies dazed against the cage as Jefferson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cahal Jefferson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cahal Jefferson made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFC 40
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Davis misses.
Jefferson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it. #CL2#
Jefferson drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Davis tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jefferson as the two fighters clinch.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jefferson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Davis up against the cage.
Davis being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
#BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jefferson clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jefferson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson.
Davis stalling in the clinch.
Davis looking to stall.
Jefferson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
Jefferson can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Jefferson looking to slow down the pace here.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Jefferson tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jefferson. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis wants to clinch.
Jefferson tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3##CL2#
Jefferson darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis tries to stall but Jefferson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Jefferson clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis stalling.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Davis controls his hands.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Davis is trying to push Jefferson away but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Davis.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Cahal Jefferson has been cut.#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Jefferson keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Davis.
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
Davis tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Davis improves position.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis is pushing Jefferson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jefferson taking a breather.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands a left hand.
Davis being controlled against the cage.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. #T2#
Jefferson stalls.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Davis drives through and clinches with Jefferson against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land. #T3#
Jefferson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jefferson clinches.
Jefferson effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jefferson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to stall but Davis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davis blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Davis is trying to break free.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis stalling.
Jefferson has Davis pushed against the cage.
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson taking a breather.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cahal Jefferson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jefferson is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
#T1#
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jefferson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jefferson looking to stall.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Davis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davis's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jefferson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Davis tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jefferson keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis is trying to stall.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis taking a breather. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis blocking some punches.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferson lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Davis blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Jefferson effectively controlling the action here.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis is trying to stall.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
Jonathan Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Cahal Jefferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahal Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefferson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cahal Jefferson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cahal Jefferson made sure he mentioned Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Jonathan Davis was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
Dynasty D-L 3
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jefferson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford leaning against his opponent.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jefferson on the side of the head.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rutherford paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson being controlled against the ropes.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the ropes. #BC#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Rutherford takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutherford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Rutherford gets through Jefferson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutherford tries to stall but Jefferson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Jefferson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Rutherford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Rutherford is avoiding it.
A jab from Rutherford does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Rutherford.
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 Eli Rutherford will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Jefferson rushes Rutherford and presses him up against the ropes.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
Rutherford is trying to stall.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson has Rutherford pressed against the ropes, preventing Rutherford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford lunges at Jefferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferson's hand.
Rutherford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Rutherford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Jefferson clinches up against the ropes.
Rutherford avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
Rutherford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jefferson is keeping busy.
Rutherford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Rutherford improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Jefferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutherford trying to control the position but instead, Jefferson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rutherford into the ropes.
Rutherford avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Jefferson trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford taking a breather.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Jefferson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rutherford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Rutherford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rutherford as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Jefferson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rutherford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rutherford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Rutherford.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Jefferson has Rutherford up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutherford's efforts to push away.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Rutherford tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to break free but Jefferson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jefferson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jefferson can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Rutherford throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Eli Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutherford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a body shot.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford cracks Jefferson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutherford misses with the combination.
Rutherford is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutherford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutherford circles away.
#CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Jefferson gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson looking to stall.
#T2#
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Rutherford is blocking nicely.
Jefferson digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rutherford lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Rutherford to work.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jefferson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eli Rutherford.
I think Rutherford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Rutherford!
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Event:
Dynasty D-L 1
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lobov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lobov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lobov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lobov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lobov misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Jefferson as the two fighters clinch.
Lobov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Jefferson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lobov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lobov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson digs a right hand into Lobov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lobov's gas tank.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Lobov is rocked!
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and cracks Lobov with a big uppercut! Lobov goes down! The referee pushes Jefferson away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Lobov make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Jefferson takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cahal Jefferson!
Artem Lobov spoke after the fight, saying 'Artem was robbed, Artem obviously out-landed Artem's opponent by blocking every shot with Artem's chin.'.
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Event:
KT Khaos 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Castolgni has Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Castolgni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castolgni is trying to stall.
Castolgni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castolgni is trying to push Jefferson away but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castolgni's efforts to push away.
Jefferson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jefferson pushes Castolgni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jefferson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jefferson controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson prevents Castolgni from breaking the clinch.
Castolgni pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Castolgni leaning against his opponent.
Jefferson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castolgni lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Castolgni manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Castolgni tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jefferson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but Castolgni avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land. #BC2#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson scores with a leg kick.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castolgni, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Jefferson misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson throws a push kick but Castolgni slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Castolgni takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castolgni lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Castolgni tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castolgni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castolgni backwards.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castolgni backwards.
Castolgni tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and pushes Castolgni back into the cage.
Castolgni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jefferson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Castolgni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castolgni counters with a straight right hand.
Castolgni is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Jefferson has Castolgni up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castolgni wants to get back to striking at distance but Jefferson won't allow it.
#BC#
Castolgni breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Jefferson misses
and Castolgni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mario Castolgni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castolgni. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Jefferson. #CL2#
Jefferson rushes Castolgni and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
Jefferson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Castolgni manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Jefferson pushes Castolgni up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castolgni backwards.
Castolgni tries to circle away but Jefferson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Castolgni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castolgni wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Cahal Jefferson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castolgni wants to stall.
Castolgni wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Castolgni breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castolgni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Castolgni blocking some punches.
Castolgni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castolgni is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Castolgni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castolgni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castolgni.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jefferson tries to clinch but Castolgni is having none of it.
Castolgni is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Castolgni tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range. #CL2#
Jefferson forces Castolgni back against the cage and clinches.
Castolgni is looking to control Jefferson's arms but Jefferson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castolgni has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castolgni tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
A left lands for Castolgni.#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Castolgni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Castolgni breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Castolgni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Castolgni stalling in the clinch.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castolgni swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
It looked like Castolgni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jefferson.#CL2#
Jefferson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Castolgni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castolgni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jefferson manages to circle out of the way.
Castolgni wants to clinch.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Jefferson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castolgni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castolgni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castolgni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Castolgni lands with a left to the head.
Castolgni pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Castolgni.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castolgni's efforts to push away.
Castolgni pushes off an throws an elbow but Jefferson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Castolgni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castolgni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Jefferson forces Castolgni back against the cage and clinches.
Jefferson lands with a left to the head.
Mario Castolgni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cahal Jefferson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castolgni pushes Jefferson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cahal Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jefferson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cahal Jefferson!
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Event:
KT Khaos 2
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Shark looks to land a body kick but Jefferson moved away.
Shark throws an off balance right hand
and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson is struggling to control the position.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jefferson drives through and clinches with Shark against the ropes.
Shark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Cahal Jefferson has been cut.
Shark misses with the combination.
Jefferson is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shark doesn't manage to clinch there - Jefferson circles away.
A jab from Shark does it's job there.#CL#
Jefferson darts in and clinches Shark up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1#
Shark can't break the clinch.
Jefferson has Shark pushed against the ropes.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharks head. #BC#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Shark misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
#CL#
Jefferson forces Shark back against the ropes and clinches.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shark's efforts to push away.
Jefferson stalling against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shark.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson feints and then cracks Shark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shark down.
A big right from Shark misses.
Shark lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Shark misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shark lands with a nice combination. Jefferson backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Jefferson is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shark engages and cracks Jefferson with a massive lead left hook - Jefferson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shark is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Shark!
Sean Shark gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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