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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Swarm
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Sasai gets the takedown into side control.
Sasai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeffery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasai working the head and body with strikes.
Sasai trying to control the position but Jeffery is working away.
Jeffery taking a bit of punishment here - Sasai scoring with strikes.
Sasai landing a few strikes.
Sasai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jeffery is avoiding damage well.
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
Sasai throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeffery's head but Jeffery avoids it well.
Jeffery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sasai.
Sasai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasai.
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!
Sasai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Sasai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jeffery being controlled for a moment.
Jeffery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sasai connects with a decent elbow.
Sasai throws an elbow but Jeffery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sasai grinds an elbow into Jeffery's temple.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Sasai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Sasai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Jeffery tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffery looks winded!#T2#
Jeffery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeffery takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Sasai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jeffery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sasai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeffery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jeffery is avoiding damage well.
Sasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sasai lands some shots froms side control.
Sasai is putting a hurting on Jeffery here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jeffery's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sasai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a big right hand but Jeffery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jeffery managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sasai.
#T3#
Jeffery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sasai.
Sasai landing a few strikes.
Sasai looks up at the clock and then as Jeffery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sasai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
Sasai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sasai is looking to take a break and control but Jeffery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sasai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sasai scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffery is not content to let Sasai control the position.
Sasai working the head with strikes. #T4#
Sasai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sasai lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasai.
Sasai tries to score with some ground and pound. Jeffery controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sasai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jeffery to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sasai tries to stand but Jeffery is controlling his head.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that 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.#R2#
Jeffery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeffery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasai punishes Jeffery's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sasai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jeffery counters with an inside leg kick.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sasai sets himself, and Jeffery steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai slips a straight right by Jeffery.
Sasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasai is looking to wear down Jeffery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sasai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jefferys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a good jab.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jeffery.
Jeffery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sasai.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasai shoots for a takedown but Jeffery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sasai digs a good body shot into Jeffery's ribs.
Sasai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeffery tries to avoid it but Sasai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeffery to the ground. Jeffery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeffery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeffery avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Jeffery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasai misses with a hook to the body
and Jeffery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffery moves away.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Jeffery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Jeffery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffery misses with a wild body shot.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Jeffery throws a counter combo.
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.#T3#
Jeffery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sasai.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffery sprawls well. Jeffery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sasai shoots in but Jeffery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Sasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffery.#TD#
Sasai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jeffery to the ground. Sasai is now in Jeffery's guard.
Sasai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeffery is breathing heavily.
Sasai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasai tries to stand but Jeffery is controlling from the bottom.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Sasai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffery is fending him off so far but Sasai persists. Nope, Jeffery circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeffery pinned against the cage. Jeffery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffery stuffs the takedown.
Sasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffery can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffery manages to avoid it.
Jeffery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sasai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jeffery in his tracks.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Sasai takes a swing at Jeffery's ribcage but misses.
Jeffery leaves Sasai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sasai. Beautiful body shot.
Jeffery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasai jabs Jeffery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeffery leaves Sasai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jeffery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Sasai. That snapped Jeffery's head back.
Jeffery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sasai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jeffery.
Jeffery throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Sasai digs a good body shot into Jeffery's ribs.
Jeffery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasai.
Sasai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffery is fending him off so far but Sasai persists. Nope, Jeffery circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffery throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jeffery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai shoots in and drives through. Jeffery sprawls well.
Sasai goes for a double leg but Jeffery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeffery continues to drive forward.
Sasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Sasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffery takes one to the side of the head.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeffery tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeffery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffery stuffs the takedown attempt from Sasai. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
Junichi Sasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeffery throws out a loose jab but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasai shoots and misses
and Jeffery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasai dives in and grabs Jeffery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeffery pushes down on Sasai's head and hops out.
Jeffery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffery lands a jab to Sasai's midsection.#T4#
Sasai dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sasai sets himself, and Jeffery steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai darts in looking for a takedown but Jeffery gets double underhooks and turns Sasai into the cage.
Jeffery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
No luck for Sasai with that takedown attempt.
Jeffery is looking to slow Sasai down with leg kicks.
John Jeffery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt - Jeffery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Jeffery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Jeffery.
Well Sasai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Trifecta
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleziacik throws out a leg kick but Jeffery moves out of range and Sleziacik only half commits.
We've been told by Jeffery's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffery ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Sleziacik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeffery on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sleziacik trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it. #SUB2#
Jeffery is defending against the submission attempts here by Sleziacik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jeffery doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleziacik.
Jeffery wants to control but Sleziacik is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Sleziacik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik is working for a kimura but Jeffery is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jeffery sees it coming and defends easily.
Sleziacik trying to mount his opponent but Jeffery defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeffery defends it well. #SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but Jeffery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleziacik to get the leverage.
Jeffery trying to control but Sleziacik postures up.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Jeffery is defending against the submission attempts here by Sleziacik.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffery defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sleziacik seems to be working for a kimura but Jeffery defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sleziacik is trying to work for a kimura but Jeffery is defending well.
Jeffery is refusing to be controlled, as Sleziacik sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sleziacik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jeffery is just riding it out for now. Sleziacik eventually gives up the hold.
Jeffery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleziacik on the ground.#SUB2#
Sleziacik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jeffery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jeffery is looking for a sweep. Sleziacik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sleziacik trying to pass the guard but Jeffery defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jeffery defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sleziacik 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#
Sleziacik moves out of range as Jeffery strikes.
John Jeffery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleziacik checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left lands for Jeffery.
Jeffery throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sleziacik to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffery throws a lazy right hand but Sleziacik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Sleziacik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffery misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Sleziacik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sleziacik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleziacik slips under a jab from Jeffery.
Sleziacik looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Sleziacik shoots in and bounces Jeffery off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sleziacik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Sleziacik controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sleziacik drops back looking for a leg! Jeffery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeffery manages to kick Sleziacik off! Sleziacik jumps back into Jeffery's guard.
Sleziacik is in close to Jeffery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleziacik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jeffery's head.#SUB2#
Sleziacik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jeffery looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jeffery looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jeffery! #REVR#
Jeffery working away.#T2#
Sleziacik regains half guard.
Sleziacik keeping hold of Jeffery's head, controlling as best he can.
Sleziacik gets back to full guard.
Jeffery being controlled here momentarily.
Jeffery throws a big right hand that misses.
Sleziacik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Sleziacik is looking for a kimura but Jeffery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sleziacik to get the leverage.
Jeffery is staying active underneath Sleziacik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sleziacik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jan Sleziacik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sleziacik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Sleziacik is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jeffery to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jeffery shrugs it off.
Jeffery is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Sleziacik goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jeffery turns into him and now he's in Sleziacik's guard.
#SUB2#
Sleziacik looking for a triangle here. Jeffery is fighting it but it looks tight! Sleziacik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jeffery is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jan Sleziacik! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubilius shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kubilius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kubilius slips under a jab from Jeffery.
Kubilius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffery.
Jeffery thows a leg kick but Kubilius checks it
and Kubilius moves into the clinch.
Kubilius decides to pull guard.
Kubilius pulls Jeffery in close to his closed guard and prevents Jeffery from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubilius throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubilius seems keen to control Jeffery's posture.
Kubilius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kubilius is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubilius is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kubilius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kubilius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kubilius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jeffery trying to keep a closed guard but Kubilius is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubilius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kubilius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kubilius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffery sprawls well. Jeffery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kubilius gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John Jeffery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justas Kubilius.
Jeffery connects with the punch.
Jeffery throws a looping overhand right but Kubilius ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubilius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kubilius shoots in for a double leg but Jeffery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Kubilius backs away, Jeffery returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kubilius defending well as Jeffery loads up on a big left hand.
Jeffery throws a jab when Kubilius was well out of range.
Kubilius misses with a head kick.
Jeffery is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kubilius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kubilius shoots in for a double leg but Jeffery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kubilius stalks Jeffery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeffery's face. Jeffery staggers backwards, shaken.
Justas Kubilius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubilius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeffery as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jeffery as Kubilius shoots in.
Jeffery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubilius looks winded!
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubilius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kubilius somewhat.
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 John Jeffery will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jeffery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubilius throws a series of punches but Jeffery avoids them all with ease.
Jeffery throwing a counter right hand but Kubilius manages to avoid it.
Kubilius shoots in for a double leg but Jeffery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kubilius shoots for a takedown but Jeffery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kubilius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeffery pinned against the cage. Jeffery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Jeffery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justas Kubilius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubilius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jeffery circles away.
Kubilius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubilius is breathing heavily.
Kubilius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jeffery defends well and Kubilius ends up having to push Jeffery into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jeffery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeffery missing with a left hand there. Kubilius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffery connects with a crisp jab.
Jeffery missing with a left hand there. Kubilius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubilius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffery.
Kubilius ducks under a wild hook from Jeffery.
Jeffery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubilius.
Jeffery sets himself, and Kubilius steps forward looking for the clinch! Jeffery avoids it this time.
Jeffery misses with a looping left.
Jeffery tries to clinch but Kubilius moves out of range.
Kubilius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeffery as he jumps to the side.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Kubilius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffery on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John Jeffery is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeffery loads up on a big right hand but Kubilius slips the punch.
Kubilius tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kubilius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeffery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffery throws an overhand right that lands on Kubilius's shoulder, as Kubilius tries to avoid the shot.
Jeffery lands a leg kick that knocks Kubilius off balance momentarily.
Jeffery thumps Kubilius with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubilius manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jeffery trying to control but Kubilius is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubilius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kubilius wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffery throws an overhand right that lands on Kubilius's shoulder, as Kubilius tries to avoid the shot.
Kubilius dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeffery's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeffery obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeffery lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubilius fails to land the takedown.
Kubilius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jeffery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubilius.
Kubilius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubilius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kubilius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kubilius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jeffery defends it well.
Jeffery 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Jeffery.
John Jeffery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffery throws a jab but it's blocked by Kubilius.
Jeffery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubilius can do to turn this around?
Jeffery just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffery misses the jab.
Jeffery throws a hook to the side of Kubilius's head but Kubilius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubilius 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.
Kubilius shoots for a takedown but Jeffery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jeffery pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubilius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jeffery dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jeffery throws a looping overhand right but Kubilius ducks down to avoid it.
Kubilius dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeffery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffery lands a nice shot that snaps Kubilius's head back.
Jeffery swings widly with a right hand
and Kubilius counters with a two punch combo.
Jeffery misses with a hook.
Kubilius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffery misses with a looping left.
Kubilius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kubilius.
It looks like John Jeffery has been cut.
Jeffery throws a right hand that misses
and Kubilius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Jeffery.
Kubilius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeffery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubilius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeffery.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubilius.
Kubilius clinches up with Jeffery and pushes him back against the cage.
Kubilius fails to pull guard.
Kubilius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Jeffery. No joy for Kubilius on that attempt.
John Jeffery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justas Kubilius.
Good work by Kubilius as he checks the leg kick.
Jeffery throws a lazy uppercut
and Kubilius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kubilius.
Kubilius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jeffery after a bit of a struggle.
Jeffery looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeffery is looking to control Kubilius's arms but Kubilius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jeffery has his back to the cage.
Jeffery throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kubilius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kubilius throws an elbow but misses.
Kubilius throws an elbow that misses.
Kubilius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kubilius works on Jeffery's body with a couple of short punches.
Jeffery swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubilius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffery wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeffery stalling in the clinch but Kubilius improves position.
Kubilius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubilius blocks an uppercut.
Kubilius jumps guard but Jeffery stands there with Kubilius around his waist. Kubilius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeffery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kubilius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubilius stalling in the clinch.
Jeffery misses with an elbow over the top.
Jeffery avoiding damage as Kubilius throws knees to the body.
Kubilius blocking some punches.
Kubilius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jeffery prevents it.
Kubilius tries for a takedown but Jeffery manages to get underhooks.
Jeffery wants to break free but Kubilius has control.
Jeffery is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kubilius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jeffery's efforts to push away.
Jeffery stalling in the clinch but Kubilius improves position.
Jeffery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kubilius.
Jeffery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kubilius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jeffery after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubilius prevents Jeffery from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Justas Kubilius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Jeffery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kubilius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 John Jeffery.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jeffery, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Jeffery! |
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