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Event:
TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Jeffries works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Jeffries connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrade. Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bray Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.#TD2#
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jeffries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeffries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Jeffries throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrade is looking to escape.
Jeffries looks to land a strike but Andrade avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jeffries tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrade is retaining full guard.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Andrade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrade keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeffries lands a couple of elbows.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeffries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jeffries tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Andrade swinging wildly here.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Andrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeffries.
A big right from Andrade misses.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeffries connects with a single shot there.
Jeffries has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jeffries shoots and misses
and Andrade counters with a one-two to the body.
Jeffries jabs at Andrade's body.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Bray Jeffries has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Nice body punch from Jeffries.
Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.
Andrade misses with a hook
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrade thinking.
Jeffries tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Jeffries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Jeffries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T5#
Jeffries loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffries.
Jeffries working some strikes from top position.
Andrade keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Jeffries is looking to work some ground and pound but Andrade has wrist control.
Andrade wants to control but Jeffries passes easily into half guard.
Jeffries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T6#
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Jeffries sits in half guard.
Jeffries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andrade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeffries stops Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Andrade is trying to control but can't.
Jeffries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Jeffries avoids nicely.
Jeffries shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T7#
Andrade looks to land a combination but Jeffries avoids it well. #TD2#
Jeffries closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade trying to control the position here.
Jeffries works over Andrade with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeffries won't allow Andrade to sweep him here. #T8#
Andrade keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Andrade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrade seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Andrade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T9#
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a looping right.
Andrade throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Andrade looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Joey Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrade throws out the jab.
Jeffries scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jeffries lands with a nice body punch.
Jeffries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jeffries scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrade is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrade is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jeffries thows a huge punch but Andrade dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Jeffries wants to pass the guard but Andrade is defending well.
Andrade keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeffries throwing shots but Andrade is blocking nicely.
Jeffries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
It looked like Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
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.
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
Andrade lands a head shot.
Jeffries looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrade is fending him off so far but Jeffries persists. Nope, Andrade circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.#CL#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to drag Andrade to the mat but Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.#T3#
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short right from Jeffries.
Jeffries can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Jeffries tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joey Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeffries can't get the takedown.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jeffries is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.#T4#
Jeffries is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeffries lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Andrade scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Jeffries is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade gets through Jeffries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andrade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeffries is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrade is keeping busy.
Jeffries dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jeffries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T5#
Andrade is pressed up against the cage. Jeffries has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrade down to the mat. Andrade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jeffries to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeffries takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
Andrade throws a series of strikes that have Jeffries backpedaling.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jeffries misses. #T6#
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeffries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries stuns Andrade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrade lands a nice hook to Jeffries's body. Jeffries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side. #T7#
Jeffries throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss! #T8#
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries lands with a straight right. Andrade didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
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!
Jeffries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T9#
Andrade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jeffries moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Jeffries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jeffries misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Jeffries to work.
Andrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries is breathing heavily.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Andrade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Jeffries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade is looking for a counter combo.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Jeffries swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries thuds his right hand into Andrade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeffries's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jeffries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andrade throws a right hand that Jeffries ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeffries also avoids with ease.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeffries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Andrade avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrade misses the target.
Jeffries lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Andrade tries to bum rush Jeffries with a series of wild strikes but Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jeffries throws a sloppy body shot
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeffries shoots in and drives through. Andrade sprawls well.
Joey Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.#T2#
Jeffries cracks Andrade with an open hand slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Jeffries lands with a shot to the body.
Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries lands a body shot.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries swinging wildly here.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jeffries swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Jeffries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Andrade leaves Jeffries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeffries.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeffries jabs Andrade right on the nose. Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries works the jab nicely.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T5#
Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Andrade.
Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffries.
Jeffries tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeffries somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrade misses its target.
Jeffries lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T6#
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrade's waist but Andrade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jeffries off to one side.
Andrade seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jeffries there.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jeffries moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Jeffries connects with a crisp jab. #T7#
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeffries's head.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Jeffries finds it's way through Andrade's defenses.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrade but Andrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T8#
Jeffries clobbers Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Jeffries lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.#T9#
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.
Jeffries takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bray Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries! |
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Event:
TOF 161
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Jeffries.
Hester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hester wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Hester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jeffries 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.
Hester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeffries avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Jeffries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jeffries tries for a takedown but Hester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hester misses.
Hester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries cracks Hester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hester throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Jeffries counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries landing a few strikes.
Hester wants to get back to his feet.
Jeffries working away.#T1#
Jeffries lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hester taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeffries is looking to take a break and control but Hester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeffries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jeffries slows the pace down.
Jeffries wants to control but Hester is keeping him busy. #T2#
Jeffries lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hester down.
Jeffries working the ground and pound.
Hester taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jeffries just content to control the position.
Jeffries working the ground and pound from side control.
Jeffries works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Jeffries scoring with punches from side control.
Jeffries happy to just control the position for now.
Jeffries is putting a hurting on Hester here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hester can't do much from the bottom here.
Hester is trying to get back to half guard.
Hester wants to control but Jeffries postures up.
Jeffries advances nicely into full mount.
Hester is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Hester is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jeffries postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hester looks a forlorn figure.
Jeffries controlling from mount.
Jeffries working the ground and pound effectively.
Jeffries with a couple of short strikes.
Jeffries looking to finish Hester with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hester!
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!
Jeffries landing strikes, looking to finish! #T5#
Hester is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jeffries scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hester?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jeffries lands a heavy elbow.
Jeffries prevents Hester from getting the reversal.
Jeffries landing punches.
Hester is bucking up trying to escape but Jeffries cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jeffries breaks from Hester's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jeffries pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Hester is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hester is in a horrible position here. Jeffries smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Hester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeffries looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T6#
Hester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jeffries landing strikes from the mount and Hester is in trouble!
Jeffries putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jeffries with good strikes from the mount here!
Jeffries postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hester bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jeffries and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bray Jeffries! |
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Event:
TOF 146
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison defending well as Jeffries loads up on a big left hand.
Jeffries checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Harrison.#CUT#It looks like Bray Jeffries has been cut.
Jeffries's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeffries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harrison 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.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries lunges at Harrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrison's hand.
Harrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeffries feints the counter takedown.
Jeffries uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrison has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries lands with an overhand left.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries scores with a hook to the body. Harrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrison is looking to chop away at Jeffries's legs.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
Jeffries lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeffries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeffries throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good work by Jeffries as he checks the leg kick.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrison. Harrison obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Harrison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jeffries just manages to avoid it.
Jeffries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Harrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison thuds his right hand into Jeffries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Harrison saw that one coming.
Jeffries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrison tried to score with a low kick but Jeffries checks it.
Lito Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeffries defending well as Harrison loads up on a big left hand.
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeffries misses with a body shot
and Harrison counters with a thumping low kick.
Harrison throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Harrison digs a good body shot into Jeffries's ribs.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Bray Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison tries to score with a low kick but Jeffries moves his leg out of the way.
Jeffries lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeffries misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Jeffries scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jeffries working away.
Harrison is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
Jeffries throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Harrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jeffries throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jeffries grinds an elbow into Harrison's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Jeffries politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jeffries prefers to stall for the moment though.
Harrison tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Harrison tries to hold on but Jeffries postures up.#T5#
Jeffries lands a couple of good shots and Harrison has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Jeffries go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jeffries. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harrison looking to control the position.
Jeffries missing with strikes from the back.
Jeffries wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy.
Well, with Jeffries on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Harrison is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T6#
Harrison covering up well under a series of strikes from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Harrison hold on?!
Jeffries cracks Harrison with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Harrison from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jeffries punishes Harrison with strikes from the back mount.
Jeffries scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Harrison is looking for a way out.
Harrison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Jeffries working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison avoids the strikes from Jeffries. #T7#
Jeffries controlling from the back.
Jeffries punches Harrison on the ear.
Harrison trying to control but not successfully.
Jeffries scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Harrison is keeping busy.
Jeffries is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Harrison. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Harrison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
Jeffries not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jeffries working the head and body with strikes.
Harrison trying to control here.
#SUB#
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
Harrison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Harrison moves into full guard.
#T9#
Jeffries throwing strikes from guard but Harrison blocks nicely.
Jeffries trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Jeffries landing some decent shots from guard.
Jeffries postures up and lands a big shot to Harrison's brow.
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jeffries is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jeffries drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harrison is looking to score with low kicks.
Harrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Harrison counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jeffries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jeffries checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeffries lands a jab to Harrison's midsection.
Harrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeffries lands with a good body shot.#T1##TD2#
Jeffries gets the takedown into side control.
Harrison throws Jeffries to one side and escapes!
Jeffries fails with the takedown
and Harrison counters with a thumping low kick.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
It looked like Harrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Jeffries misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Harrison counters with a head kick that drops Jeffries to the mat! Jeffries scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#That has opened up Bray Jeffries's cut even more.
Harrison gets in close and tags Jeffries with a short punch that almost sends Jeffries to the mat! Oh Jeffries is in big trouble! He turns his back on Harrison, trying to create some distance but Harrison rushes him, striking wildly and Jeffries goes down! The referee tackles Harrison into the cage to end the fight! Harrison is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lito Harrison!
A very excited looking Lito Harrison 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:
TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Jeffries misses with a hook to the body
enabling Parrish to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffries 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.
Jeffries ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jeffries works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Parrish there.
Parrish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Jeffries looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parrish pushes Jeffries off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parrish slips under a jab.
Parrish ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Jeffries has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parrish finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeffries's head.
A slow jab from Parrish misses its intended target.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parrish was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Parrish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jeffries's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeffries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Jeffries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parrish's guard.
Parrish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeffries on the ground.#T1#
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Parrish keeps moving.
Parrish trying to control the position here.
Jeffries with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parrish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeffries's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jeffries stands up over Parrish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parrish will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Parrish wants to sweep here but Jeffries controlling him for the moment.
Jeffries is looking to work some ground and pound but Parrish has wrist control.
Jeffries works over Parrish with some ground and pound from guard.
Jeffries won't allow Parrish to sweep him here.
Parrish is pulling down on Jeffries's head to control his posture.
Jeffries throwing strikes but missing.
Jeffries cracks Parrish with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Parrish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parrish wants to sweep here but Jeffries controlling him for the moment.
Jeffries is looking to work some ground and pound but Parrish has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parrish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeffries.
Parrish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries lands a right hook to the body.
Parrish lands a body shot.
Parrish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeffries. #T4#
Parrish just misses with a punch to the body.
Parrish checks a leg kick.
Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parrish.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Parrish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parrish's waist but Parrish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jeffries off to one side.
Parrish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Parrish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bray Jeffries has been cut.
Parrish misses the shot to the body.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Parrish avoids the punch easily.
Parrish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
Parrish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parrish slips under a jab.
A left lands for Jeffries.#T5#
A cross from Jeffries lands.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Parrish moved out of range nicely.
Parrish ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
A quick step to the side and Parrish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parrish ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
It looked like Parrish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries takes a swing at Parrish's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parrish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jeffries moves into the clinch successfully.
Jeffries lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Jeffries to work.
Jeffries stalls.
Jeffries digs a right hand into Parrish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parrish's gas tank. #T6#
A frustrated look appears on Parrish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeffries wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Parrish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parrish looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
A slow jab from Parrish misses its intended target.
A big left from Parrish misses.
Jeffries feints the counter takedown.
Jeffries moves away from the strike by Parrish.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parrish.
Barry Parrish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Parrish counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parrish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeffries's head.
Parrish throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Parrish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Parrish moves out of range.
Parrish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T7#
Parrish swings widly with a right hand
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries swings for the body but Parrish moves out of range.
Parrish throws out a powerful jab.
Jeffries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parrish.
Parrish throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parrish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeffries.
Jeffries throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parrish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parrish.
Jeffries lands a nice shot to the body.
Parrish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Parrish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parrish staying out of range there.
Parrish swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jeffries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Parrish ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Some wild striking there from Parrish.
Jeffries lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parrish at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parrish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parrish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parrish misses with a body shot
and Jeffries counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parrish thinking.
Jeffries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Parrish.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Parrish moves out of range.
Parrish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parrish.
Parrish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parrish misses with an uppercut
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
#T9#
Jeffries staying out of range there.
Parrish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeffries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parrish throws a shot from downtown. Jeffries moves away and avoids it.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parrish.
Jeffries paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parrish looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Jeffries misses with a straight right.
Parrish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeffries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Jeffries throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parrish tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jeffries is in Parrish's guard.
Parrish has control of Jeffries's left arm, preventing Jeffries from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bray Jeffries will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Parrish misses the body punch
and Jeffries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parrish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parrish misses with a body shot.
Jeffries drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parrish defends it well.
Parrish throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Jeffries does no damage.
Jeffries throws a hook to the side of Parrish's head but Parrish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeffries throws a right and a left that Parrish avoids nicely.
Parrish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parrish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Parrish.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parrish.
Jeffries throws out a counter right but Parrish avoids it with no problem.
Jeffries misses with a jab to the body
and Parrish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parrish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeffries stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Jeffries listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jeffries stuns Parrish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jeffries shoots in but Parrish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeffries throws a right hand that misses
and Parrish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Parrish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries looks to land a right hand but Parrish moved out of range.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parrish.
Jeffries ducks under a wild hook from Parrish.
Parrish lands a head shot.
Parrish throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Jeffries looks to land a right hand but Parrish moved out of range.
Jeffries lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Parrish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Parrish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries. Parrish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jeffries!
Parrish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeffries slips under a jab from Parrish.
Parrish looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeffries is just out of range.
Jeffries is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parrish misses with a right hand
and Jeffries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeffries throws a jab when Parrish was well out of range.
It looked like Parrish was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Parrish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parrish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parrish lands a really nice looking cross but Jeffries seems unphased.
#ROC#Jeffries is rocked!
BOOM! Parrish lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jeffries. Jeffries tries to recover but Parrish is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jeffries lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Parrish!
Barry Parrish bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Buticchio misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Buticchio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jeffries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buticchio is one step ahead there.
Buticchio looking to pass the guard.
Jeffries pulls Buticchio in close to prevent any damage.
Buticchio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buticchio wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is keeping the position.#T1#
Jeffries has his hands on Buticchio's head, controlling the position.
Buticchio stopping the sweep attempt from Jeffries.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buticchio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Buticchio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Buticchio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffries tests Buticchio's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Buticchio gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jeffries wants to control but Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buticchio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeffries is not content to let Buticchio control the position.
Jeffries has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jeffries tries to bench press Buticchio off him but Buticchio keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Jeffries is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Buticchio tries to advance to mount but Jeffries denies him.
Jeffries wants to control but Buticchio postures up.
Jeffries tries to buck Buticchio off but Buticchio is having none of it.
Jeffries throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buticchio misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Jeffries releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
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.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buticchio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Buticchio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buticchio connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Buticchio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jeffries was covering up waiting for the punch and Buticchio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jeffries is adopting a defensive guard.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Buticchio postures up.
#SUB2#
Jeffries looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buticchio passes into side control.
#T5#
Buticchio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeffries keeps working.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it.
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries prevents Buticchio from improving position.
Jeffries tries to control but Buticchio manages to take his back.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Buticchio working for the choke.
Buticchio doesn't have the hooks in and Jeffries manages to turn into his guard.
Buticchio wants to sweep but no luck.
Buticchio is looking to sweep but instead, Jeffries has passed into half guard.
Buticchio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeffries scores with a couple of nice shots.#T7#
Jeffries trying to control from half guard but Buticchio is working away.
Buticchio wants to get back to full guard.
Jeffries slips a nice elbow through Buticchio's hands, connecting with Buticchio's forehead.
Jeffries drops an elbow to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buticchio wants to control but Jeffries is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buticchio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buticchio.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buticchio is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Buticchio stands and throws Jeffries's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T8#
Jeffries manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buticchio is looking to improve his position.
Buticchio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeffries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jeffries wants to take a breather but Buticchio is having none of it.
Jeffries is stalling here. Buticchio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jeffries seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buticchio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buticchio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jeffries is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Jeffries regains half guard.
Buticchio works his way into full mount!
Jeffries can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrea Buticchio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Buticchio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jeffries sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buticchio throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Buticchio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jeffries wants to sweep here but Buticchio controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buticchio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeffries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jeffries tries to strike from the bottom.
Buticchio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buticchio shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buticchio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buticchio.
Buticchio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeffries! But no joy.
Buticchio takes a swing at Jeffries's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Buticchio closes the distance and clinches up with Jeffries, looking for a takedown. Buticchio pushes Jeffries against the cage but Jeffries circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Buticchio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Jeffries.
Jeffries clobbers Buticchio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Jeffries scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeffries scores with a hook to the body. Buticchio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jeffries connects with a body shot.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buticchio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Buticchio moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buticchio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Jeffries gets the takedown into side control.
Jeffries lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jeffries creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jeffries is working Buticchio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Buticchio tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries tries to move to mount but Buticchio blocks the move with his legs.
Buticchio is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buticchio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buticchio is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Jeffries goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buticchio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jeffries's guard! Nice work there by Buticchio!
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buticchio being controlled here momentarily.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buticchio wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving.
Jeffries has his hands on Buticchio's head, controlling the position.
Jeffries bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buticchio's guard. #REVB##T5#
Jeffries lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jeffries keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buticchio's head.
Buticchio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeffries.
Buticchio wants to sweep here but Jeffries controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buticchio is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jeffries escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buticchio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buticchio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buticchio wants to control from the top but Jeffries keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Jeffries is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buticchio is aware though and is defending well.
Buticchio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Jeffries is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jeffries is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buticchio misses the shot to the body.
Buticchio lands a really nice looking cross but Jeffries seems unphased.
Buticchio lands with a hook. Jeffries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Buticchio slips a jab from Jeffries.
Buticchio throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeffries. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Buticchio.
Jeffries manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Buticchio 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.
#T8#
Buticchio is keen to just control but Jeffries is a slippery customer.
Jeffries manages to get to full guard.
Buticchio looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Buticchio preventing the sweep.
Jeffries is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Jeffries working for submissions but it's allowed Buticchio to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bray Jeffries will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Buticchio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Jeffries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buticchio is looking to take a break and control but Jeffries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Jeffries is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buticchio is controlling the pace.
Buticchio wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is defending well.
Buticchio trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jeffries is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buticchio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buticchio's back!
Buticchio tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Jeffries not allowing Buticchio to control his hands.
Buticchio wants to escape the position.
Jeffries has Buticchio flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Jeffries has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Jeffries doesn't have the hooks in and Buticchio manages to turn into his guard.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
Jeffries looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeffries, not yet.
Jeffries is controlling Buticchio's posture.
Andrea Buticchio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Buticchio from controlling successfully.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB2#
Buticchio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jeffries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buticchio trying to control but Jeffries is working from the bottom.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Buticchio postures up.
Buticchio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it. #T5##SUB#
Buticchio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jeffries is trying to control Buticchio's posture but Buticchio avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeffries moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T6#
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.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Buticchio avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Buticchio.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buticchio, as that shot connected.
Jeffries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrea Buticchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries sizes up Buticchio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buticchio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jeffries defends well and Buticchio ends up having to push Jeffries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jeffries lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buticchio or not. #TD2#
Jeffries has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Buticchio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Buticchio tries to roll but Jeffries sticks to his back.
Jeffries lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jeffries's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Buticchio is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jeffries cracks Buticchio with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Buticchio from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Buticchio is trying to remain composed but Jeffries is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Buticchio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jeffries.
#SUB2#
Jeffries looking for the RNC.
Buticchio tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Jeffries lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Jeffries is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buticchio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buticchio for a finish.
Jeffries landing with strikes.
Jeffries is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Buticchio up.
Jeffries is working the ground and pound. Can Buticchio escape?
Buticchio tries to roll but Jeffries sticks to his back.
Buticchio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jeffries's guard. Nice work there by Buticchio.
#T9#
Buticchio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeffries pulls Buticchio in close to his closed guard and prevents Buticchio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeffries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Buticchio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jeffries is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buticchio, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries stopping the sweep attempt from Buticchio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bray Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jeffries 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bray Jeffries! |
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Event:
TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge shoots in but Jeffries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeffries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Southridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeffries is looking to improve his position.
Southridge trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away.
Southridge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries manages to get to full guard.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Jeffries has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Southridge has passed into side control.
Jeffries tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Southridge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Southridge decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jeffries to his feet.
Southridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jeffries gets tackled into the cage by Southridge. Southridge maintains the clinch.
Jeffries is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Southridge is trying to trip Jeffries. He has hold of a leg but Jeffries is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Southridge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Southridge from controlling successfully.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Southridge stands up from Jeffries's guard - Southridge perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southridge is defended easily by Jeffries.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
The fighters circling - Southridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Southridge moves out of range.
We've been told by Southridge's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffries swings for the body but Southridge moves out of range.
Southridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeffries takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southridge manages to avoid it.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southridge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jeffries under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeffries is defended easily by Southridge.
Jeffries throws a lazy right hand but Southridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.#T4#
Southridge throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Jeffries counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jeffries throws a strike but Southridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Southridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Southridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
Southridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southridge is looking to pass into half guard but Jeffries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jeffries is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southridge is keeping the position for now.
Southridge wants to hit a sweep here but Jeffries passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Southridge there!
Jeffries can't control as he wanted to and Southridge manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T5#
Jeffries winds up and cracks Southridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries working over Southridge with some ground and pound. Southridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Southridge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Southridge pulls Jeffries in close to his closed guard and prevents Jeffries from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeffries is in close to Southridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T6#
Jeffries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Southridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeffries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Southridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffries stops Southridge from standing up.
Jeffries forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeffries lands a nice short elbow.
Southridge is looking to control Jeffries's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southridge avoid being mounted?#T7#
Jeffries stalling.
Southridge is concentrating on defense, preventing Jeffries from advancing position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southridge.
Jeffries with a jab.
Jeffries stuffs the takedown attempt from Southridge. Southridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T8#
Jeffries lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeffries lands a nice shot that snaps Southridge's head back.
#TD#
Southridge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jeffries to the ground. Southridge is now in Jeffries's guard.
Jeffries trying to control the position.
Jeffries keeping full guard, as Southridge tries to pass.
Southridge working some strikes from top position.
Southridge stopping the sweep attempt from Jeffries.
Southridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Southridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Southridge postures up. #T9#
Jeffries 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#
Southridge trying to control here.
Jeffries wants to pass to mount but Southridge is defending the position.
Jeffries is nestled in close to Southridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeffries sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Southridge defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Southridge shoots in for a double leg but Jeffries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Southridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries leaves Southridge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Southridge's hands.
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Southridge jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffries's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeffries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southridge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Southridge slips under a jab from Jeffries.
Southridge blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Southridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southridge tries to clinch up
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries misses the jab.
Jeffries swings for the body but Southridge moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Southridge throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Jeffries counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southridge! #T2#
Southridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Southridge controlling the position for now.
Jeffries is looking to take a break and control but Southridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jeffries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Southridge has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jeffries thows an elbow strike that misses. Southridge gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Jeffries doesn't seem too bothered but Southridge quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Jeffries is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Jeffries really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Southridge!
An out of breath Greg Southridge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jeffries misses with a looping left.
Jeffries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moreau circles away.
It seemed like Moreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Moreau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeffries throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreau counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jeffries lunges at Moreau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moreau's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreau was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreau.
Jeffries lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreau circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau blocks it.
Moreau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moreau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffries.
As Jeffries backs off Moreau throws a huge counter combo but Jeffries manages to avoid it all.
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
and Moreau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Moreau counters with a three punch combo that has Jeffries backing up. Jeffries nods at Moreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreau was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Moreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
Moreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jeffries throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries scores with a jab.#T2#
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreau counters with a right hand to the body.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antoine Moreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffries looks to throw the jab but Moreau is out of range.
As Jeffries backs off Moreau throws a huge counter combo but Jeffries manages to avoid it all.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreau manages to avoid it.
Moreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreau slips a jab from Jeffries.
Moreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffries throws out a powerful jab.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreau.
Moreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jeffries thinking.
Jeffries misses with a body shot.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Jeffries does no damage. #T3#
Jeffries throws a right hand that misses
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
and Moreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries cracks Moreau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown but Moreau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moreau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jeffries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bray Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreau avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
#T4#
Jeffries lunges at Moreau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moreau's hand.
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau blocks it.
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bray Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries swings for the body but Moreau moves out of range.
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.
Jeffries throws a sloppy body shot
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries misses with a hook to the body
and Moreau counters with a nice body shot. #T5#
Moreau avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries throws a right hand that misses
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeffries looks to land a right hand but Moreau moved out of range.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
enabling Moreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moreau counters with a nice body shot.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T6#
Moreau avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Moreau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jeffries with a body shot.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau blocks it.
It seemed like Moreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreau counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Jeffries does no damage.
A nice side step and Moreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jeffries misses with a combination
and Moreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut.
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Moreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T7#
Jeffries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jeffries throwing shots but Moreau is blocking nicely.
Jeffries sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moreau defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jeffries connects with a nice short shot to Moreau's temple.
Jeffries wants to pass the guard but Moreau is defending well.
Jeffries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moreau's head. #T8#
Jeffries wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreau keeps working.
Moreau is looking for a sweep. Jeffries is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeffries has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jeffries not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moreau is controlling Jeffries's trapped leg to prevent Jeffries from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moreau is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreau tries to roll over but Jeffries keeps him under control.
Moreau is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T9#
Moreau is staying active underneath Jeffries, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreau manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreau! But no joy.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau blocks it.
It seemed like Moreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Jeffries drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moreau pushes Jeffries off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreau.
As Jeffries backs off Moreau throws a huge counter combo but Jeffries manages to avoid it all.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Moreau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoine Moreau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jeffries lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreau circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreau slips a jab from Jeffries.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreau unleashes a big counter combination but Jeffries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Moreau misses.
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Jeffries misses the body punch
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Jeffries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreau moves away.
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Moreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jeffries connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Jeffries does it's job there.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Moreau ducked under it nicely.
Jeffries pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeffries.
Antoine Moreau seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Moreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeffries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries misses with a hook. Moreau ducked under it nicely.
Jeffries misses with a shot to the body
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries swings for the body but Moreau moves out of range.
Moreau is looking for the big counter here.
Jeffries misses with a shot to the body
letting Moreau counter with a right hand.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a nice body shot.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Jeffries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moreau pinned against the cage. Moreau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeffries dives in and grabs Moreau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreau pushes down on Jeffries's head and hops out.
Moreau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bray Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries looks to throw the jab but Moreau is out of range.
A lazy left from Jeffries finds it's target.
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Moreau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Jeffries misses with a looping left.
Moreau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
Jeffries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreau.
Jeffries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Moreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffries throws a poor cross that misses
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreau moves out of range as Jeffries strikes.#T5#
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
and Moreau counters with a three punch combo that has Jeffries backing up. Jeffries nods at Moreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Jeffries with a poor takedown
letting Moreau counter with a right hand.
Moreau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
letting Moreau counter with a right hand.
Moreau moves away from the strike by Jeffries.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Moreau misses.
A low kick from Jeffries misses
enabling Moreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffries misses the body punch
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Moreau counter with a right hand. #T6#
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries misses with a straight left.
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!
Jeffries throws a lazy right hand but Moreau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreau.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreau! But no joy.
Nice cross by Jeffries.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. Moreau saw that one coming.
Moreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T7#
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Moreau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Moreau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jeffries with a body shot.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreau! But no joy.#T8#
Jeffries misses the body punch
letting Moreau counter with a right hand.
Jeffries throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Moreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreau! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Moreau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffries misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.#T9#
Jeffries shoots and misses
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a takedown but Moreau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeffries's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreau! But no joy.
A jab from Jeffries misses.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.
Moreau moves out of range as Jeffries strikes.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries misses with a hook. Moreau ducked under it nicely.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeffries throws a right hand that misses
and Moreau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jeffries thinking.
Jeffries misses the body punch
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Moreau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Jeffries throws a right hand that misses
and Moreau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeffries misses with a jab to the body
and Moreau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Moreau counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries throws a jab when Moreau was well out of range.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.
Jeffries tries for a takedown but Moreau circles away easily
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreau ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
It seemed like Moreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreau counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bray Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreau is just out of range.
Jeffries throws a hook but Moreau avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Moreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Moreau moves out of range.
It seemed like Moreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Moreau avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Moreau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moreau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Jeffries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeffries tries for a takedown but Moreau circles away easily
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeffries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Moreau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeffries misses with a double jab
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Moreau counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Moreau slips the punch.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries misses with a body punch
and Moreau counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Moreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffries tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moreau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Moreau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeffries pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jeffries looks to land a left hand but Moreau moved out of range nicely.
Moreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jeffries tries to clinch up but Moreau circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Moreau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeffries.
Jeffries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreau counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries misses with a body punch
and Moreau counters with a nice uppercut. #T5#
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Moreau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeffries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moreau counters with a right hand to the body.
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
letting Moreau counter with a right hand.
Jeffries misses with a hook
enabling Moreau to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Jeffries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Moreau to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeffries goes for a double leg but Moreau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moreau continues to drive forward.
Moreau throws out a counter right but Jeffries avoids it with no problem.
Moreau is trying to break the clinch but Jeffries is controlling him.#BC2#
Moreau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeffries throws a shot from downtown. Moreau moves away and avoids it.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Moreau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreau checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Moreau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreau! But no joy.
Moreau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.#T7#
Jeffries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moreau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
and Moreau counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Jeffries scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moreau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moreau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moreau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreau is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Moreau forces his way into half guard.
Jeffries is trying to control but Moreau manages to pass to mount!
Moreau landing strikes from the mount and Jeffries is in trouble!
Antoine Moreau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T9#
Jeffries wants to hold on but Moreau pushes him away.
Moreau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moreau avoids the attempt from Jeffries to control.
Jeffries really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jeffries is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries wants to hold on but Moreau pushes him away.
Bray Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffries is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Moreau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreau 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Moreau!
Antoine Moreau tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Babal misses the shot to the body.
Jeffries takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Bray Jeffries has been cut.
Babal misses with an uppercut.
Jeffries feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Jeffries looking to score a takedown here. Babal is defending well but Jeffries drives through and ends up in Babal's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries stands up over Babal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeffries throwing strikes from guard but Babal blocks nicely.
Jeffries throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeffries lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries trying to control the position from guard on top but Babal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Babal keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully. #T1#
Babal keeping full guard, as Jeffries tries to pass.
Jeffries stops Babal from standing up.
Jeffries with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Babal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Babal misses with an uppercut. Jeffries saw that one coming.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babal.
Babal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jeffries counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jeffries lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Babal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffries has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeffries throwing strikes from guard but Babal blocks nicely.
Babal keeping moving, preventing Jeffries from controlling successfully.
Babal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Babal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffries throws a big right hand that misses.
Jeffries landing with the ground and pound.
Jeffries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jeffries with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babal wants to stand up but Jeffries is controlling him.
Jeffries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
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.
Jeffries tries to free his leg and advance position but Babal is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jeffries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babal throws out a loose jab but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries moves away from the strike by Babal.
Azz Babal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babal misses with a double jab
and Jeffries counters with a right hand to the body.
Babal lands a jab to the head.
Babal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeffries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Jeffries.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babal.
Babal staying out of range there.
Babal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azz Babal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babal misses the jab.
Jeffries changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jeffries lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T5#
Nice defenses there by Jeffries.
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Babal.
Babal throws a looping overhand right but Jeffries ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Babal. Those never looked like landing.
Babal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries feinted with a counter takedown.
Babal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.
Babal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Babal.
Jeffries is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.
Babal works the jab nicely.
Babal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Babal is just out of range.
Jeffries misses with a straight right.
Jeffries jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Jeffries.
Despite the aggression on Babal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T6#
Jeffries throws a lazy right hand but Babal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries throws a jab when Babal was well out of range.
Jeffries takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeffries is looking to counter punch.
Jeffries lands with an uppercut that bounces Babal off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches.
Jeffries drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babal tries to break the clinch but Jeffries is controlling the position.
Jeffries is struggling to control the position.
Jeffries tries to work over Babal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T7#
Babal stops a takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Babal gets underhooks to prevent Jeffries's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bray Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babal has had enough of the clinch but Jeffries keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Jeffries manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Jeffries gets a double leg takedown into Babal's guard.
Jeffries trying to control the position from guard on top but Babal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeffries with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Babal keeps moving. #T8#
Jeffries is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jeffries throws a big elbow that misses.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Babal keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jeffries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeffries won't allow Babal to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jeffries shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Babal is trying to defend but Jeffries finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Babal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T9#
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Babal is just out of range.#TD#
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jeffries was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Babal tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jeffries missing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bray Jeffries's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jeffries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babal catches Jeffries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Babal throws a hook to the side of Jeffries's head but Jeffries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Babal misses.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babal throws out the jab.
Babal 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.
Jeffries looks to land a right hand but Babal moved out of range.
Babal lands a jab-cross combination.
Jeffries lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Jeffries does no damage. #TD#
Jeffries feints and as Babal raises his hands in defense, Jeffries changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeffries loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Babal is looking to stand up but Jeffries isn't so interested in that idea.
Jeffries is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Jeffries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jeffries missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeffries trying to control but Babal is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jeffries looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babal missing with a left hand there. Jeffries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeffries on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Babal misses with an uppercut.
Babal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jeffries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeffries gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Babal misses.
Babal takes one to the chin there.
Jeffries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jeffries scores with a shot to the body.
Jeffries throws a jab when Babal was well out of range.#TD#
Jeffries closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Babal's guard.
Babal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jeffries dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jeffries creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Babal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jeffries throws a strike aimed at the side of Babal's head but Babal avoids it well.#SUB#
Jeffries has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Babal is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jeffries yanks on the arm and Babal is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jeffries.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bray Jeffries! |
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Event:
TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Marcos dips to his left and cracks Jeffries with an uppercut!
Marcos throws a right hand that Jeffries ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeffries also avoids with ease.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
A left and a right from Marcos both land. Nice combination.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcos.
Jeffries loads up on a big right hand but Marcos slips the punch.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Jeffries on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcos throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcos stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeffries. Jeffries gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Marcos. Those never looked like landing.
Marcos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcos counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries fails with the takedown
and Marcos counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Marcos's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffries misses with a jab to the body
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries throws a good cross that connects.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries misses with a looping right.
Marcos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcos tries to clinch but Jeffries moves out of range. #CL#
Marcos rushes Jeffries and presses him up against the cage.
Jeffries tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries. #T2#
Marcos scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Jeffries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffries misses with a jab to the body
and Marcos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcos ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
Jeffries takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeffries scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcos doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcos was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries.
Marcos lands with a nice combination. Jeffries backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Marcos darts in and clinches Jeffries up against the cage.
Marcos tries to work over Jeffries's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeffries stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Jeffries manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Marcos slips under a jab from Jeffries.
Marcos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffries.
Marcos is looking to wear down Jeffries with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marcos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marcos tries to clinch up.
Jeffries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeffries ducks right into an uppercut from Marcos.
Jeffries looks to throw the jab but Marcos is out of range.
Marcos tries to clinch up.
Marcos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcos lands with a good body shot.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeffries circles away.
Marcos avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Marcos ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marcos.#CL#
Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Jeffries controls the action.
Jeffries drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeffries controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeffries can't break the clinch.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Marcos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jeffries.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Jeffries tries for a takedown but Marcos manages to get underhooks.
Marcos misses with some punches.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Marcos. #T5#
Marcos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeffries backwards.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos stops a takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeffries.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Jeffries.
Marcos gets through Jeffries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marcos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marcos blocks an uppercut.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T6#
Marcos gets through Jeffries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries.
Jeffries pushes Marcos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage. #BC2#
Jeffries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Marcos counters with a nice body shot.
Marcos scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeffries should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Marcos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcos throws a series of punches but Jeffries avoids them all with ease.
Marcos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcos with a hook.
Jeffries lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeffries moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Jeffries scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marcos wants to control but Jeffries is keeping busy.
#T7#
Jeffries is looking to take a break and control but Marcos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcos wants to improve his position but Jeffries is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeffries lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries wants to take a breather but Marcos is having none of it.
Jeffries tries to pass to full mount but Marcos defends it.
Marcos tries to roll over but Jeffries keeps him under control.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jeffries is keen to just control but Marcos is a slippery customer.
Jeffries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcos's head.
Jeffries wants to take a breather but Marcos is having none of it.
Jeffries slows the pace down in half guard.
Jeffries is looking to stall here but Marcos recovers full guard.
Jeffries looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Jeffries trying to control but Marcos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeffries keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Marcos has managed to clinch.
Marcos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jeffries.
Jeffries tries for a takedown but Marcos manages to get underhooks.
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Jeffries.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeffries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Marcos scores with a body shot.
Marcos slips under a jab from Jeffries.
Jeffries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffries can do to turn this around?
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Jeffries pushes him off.
Jeffries drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcos defends it well.
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeffries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeffries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Jeffries dives in and scores a takedown into Marcos's guard.
Marcos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jeffries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jeffries postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Jeffries postures up in Marcos's guard and throws a big left but Marcos blocks it.
Jeffries is looking to pass into half guard but Marcos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marcos is in guard.#REVR#
Marcos is working Jeffries over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Jeffries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jeffries can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jeffries managing to control the position.
Marcos won't allow Jeffries to sweep him here. #T2#
Jeffries is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jeffries has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marcos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jeffries.
Jeffries wants to control but Marcos postures up.#SUB#
Marcos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jeffries is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Marcos is trying to get an arm triangle but Jeffries is defending well. #T3#
Jeffries tries to buck Marcos off but Marcos is having none of it.
Jeffries struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Marcos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jeffries doesn't seem phased though.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Marcos.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marcos gets underhooks to prevent Jeffries's takedown attempt.
Jeffries misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcos jabs at Jeffries's body.
Marcos lands with a nice combination. Jeffries backs away looking to recover.
Jeffries displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T5#
Marcos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Marcos throws a right and a left that Jeffries avoids nicely.
Jeffries lands a nice hook to Marcos's body. Marcos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jeffries swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcos.
Marcos wants to clinch.
Marcos tries to bum rush Jeffries with a series of wild strikes but Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcos lands a nice hook to Jeffries's body. Jeffries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Marcos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeffries, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Jeffries.
Jeffries wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jeffries holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T6#
Jeffries blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Jeffries gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jeffries trying to control from half guard but Marcos is working away.
Jeffries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jeffries is stalling here. Marcos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jeffries seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marcos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Jeffries wants to control but Marcos postures up.
Marcos has control of an arm but Jeffries manages to advance to Marcos's back!
Jeffries trying to control.#SUB2#
Marcos defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Jeffries trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer.
#T8##SU#
Marcos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jeffries dodges the punch combination from Marcos.
Marcos cracks Jeffries with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marcos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marcos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Jeffries gets tackled into the cage by Marcos. Marcos maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Jeffries avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage. #T9#
Marcos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Marcos. #TD2#
Jeffries gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marcos regains guard.
Jeffries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries distracts Marcos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marcos is looking to stand up but Jeffries isn't so interested in that idea.
Bray Jeffries has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jeffries throws an elbow that misses. Marcos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jeffries's guard. Nice move by Marcos!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Marcos counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Marcos gets a clinch.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land. #BC2#
Jeffries breaks from the clinch.
Marcos looks to land a combination. Jeffries sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marcos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Marcos counters with a left and a right that stings Jeffries.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcos counters with a straight right hand.
Marcos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeffries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcos tries to clinch up.
Jeffries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcos wants to clinch.
Jeffries swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcos.
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Marcos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeffries.
A punch combination from Jeffries misses.
Marcos lands with a good body shot.
Jeffries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcos's waist but Marcos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jeffries off to one side. #T2#
Marcos dips to his left and cracks Jeffries with an uppercut!
Marcos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marcos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Marcos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeffries throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcos. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcos moves in looking to clinch but Jeffries pushes him off.
Jeffries drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcos defends it well.
Jeffries looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcos is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marcos.
Jeffries looks to throw the jab but Marcos is out of range.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Marcos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries slips a jab and a cross from Marcos.
Jeffries with the counter takedown but Marcos avoids it easily.
Marcos wants to clinch.#T3#
Marcos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcos avoids the body shot from Jeffries.
Marcos tries to clinch there but Jeffries circles away.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeffries throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jeffries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcos.
Jeffries misses with a wild combination.
Marcos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Marcos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeffries throws a sloppy body shot
letting Marcos counter with a right hand.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Jeffries misses with an uppercut
and Marcos counters with a left to the body.
Marcos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeffries throws the left hand but Marcos avoids the punch easily.
Marcos feints a jab promting Jeffries to slip. Marcos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jeffries slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries. Marcos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeffries circles away.
Jeffries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jeffries takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T5#
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcos throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marcos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marcos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeffries throws out a loose jab but Marcos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcos manages to avoid it.
Marcos jabs Jeffries right on the nose. Jeffries blinks but takes it well.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jeffries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jeffries's head.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
Marcos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jeffries moves forwards but Marcos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T6#
Marcos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeffries misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcos counters with a left and a right that stings Jeffries.
Jeffries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jeffries slips under a jab from Marcos.
Marcos blocks a jab.
Marcos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcos avoids a kick to the body.
Marcos doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeffries circles away.
Marcos staying out of range there.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeffries throws a nice looking combination but Marcos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T7#
Jeffries lands an overhand right.
Marcos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcos stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeffries. Jeffries gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bray Jeffries.
Marcos jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffries avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Marcos misses.
Marcos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marcos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marcos misses with a series of wild punches.
#T8#
Marcos tries to clinch but Jeffries is having none of it.
Marcos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcos.
Jeffries misses with a wild body shot.
Marcos ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries.#CL#
Marcos has Jeffries up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeffries goes for a takedown attempt but Marcos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Marcos moves out of range.
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Marcos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcos throws a right and a left that Jeffries avoids nicely.
Jeffries throws a hook but Marcos blocks it.
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcos blocks a jab.#T9#
Marcos misses with a few strikes there.
Jeffries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeffries swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcos.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jeffries drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Jeffries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bray Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcos.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Alexander Marcos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marcos 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Alexander Marcos! |
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