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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 147
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Jefferson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson just manages to avoid it.
Jefferson cracks Yoshida with a good jab.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Jefferson.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Jefferson down. #CL#
Yoshida rushes Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jefferson.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Jefferson gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.#T2#
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but 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!
A shot to the liver by Yoshida. Beautiful body shot.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Yoshida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yoshida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Yoshida wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Yoshida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yoshida cracks a nice hook into Jefferson's ribs.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Jefferson didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Yoshida punishes Jefferson's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
#T4#
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Yoshida has managed to clinch.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up with Jefferson and pushes him back against the cage.
Yoshida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Jefferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jefferson's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuto Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Yoshida has knocked Jefferson down with a huge combo! Yoshida steps away and waves a wobbly Jefferson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Jefferson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Jeff Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshida finish him?
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jefferson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoshida is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Yoshida shuts the power down on Jefferson. Lights out, game over! Yoshida is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuto Yoshida!
Yuto Yoshida decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 27
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Nakabisha misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson stuns Nakabisha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakabisha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakabisha slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakabisha throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Nakabisha cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a low kick as Nakabisha jumps back.
Jefferson with a nice calf kick.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Nakabisha checks it
letting Nakabisha counter with a right hand.
Jefferson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakabisha throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Nakabisha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Nakabisha throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakabisha staying out of range there.
Nakabisha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Nakabisha wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakabisha just manages to avoid it.
Jefferson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakabisha doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakabisha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakabisha wants to clinch.
Nakabisha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakabisha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakabisha throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Nakabisha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jefferson, as that shot connected.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Nakabisha's head but Nakabisha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakabisha is just out of range.
Nakabisha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakabisha momentarily.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Nakabisha.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakabisha has time to react.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson blocks a leg kick.
Jefferson lands a jab to Nakabisha's midsection.
Nakabisha misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakabisha just manages to avoid it.
Nakabisha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Nakabisha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakabisha.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson catches Nakabisha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakabisha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakabisha misses the body punch
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
Jefferson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Nakabisha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakabisha misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jefferson cracks a nice hook into Nakabisha's ribs.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakabisha.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakabisha.
Nakabisha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakabisha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson with a nice cross.
Nakabisha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jefferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakabisha thumps Jefferson with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakabisha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Nakabisha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Nakabisha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakabisha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Nakabisha's legs.
Nakabisha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jefferson in his tracks.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Nakabisha moved out of range.
Nakabisha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jefferson takes a swing at Nakabisha's ribcage but misses.
Nakabisha throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Nakabisha takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Nakabisha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jefferson throws a combination that misses
and Nakabisha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson slips a jab from Nakabisha.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakabisha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Nakabisha is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nakabisha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson with the inside leg kick.
Nakabisha throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson throws a hook but Nakabisha blocks it.
Nakabisha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Nakabisha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakabisha slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakabisha misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
Jefferson throws a big counter combination but Nakabisha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nakabisha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
Nakabisha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakabisha. #T1#
Jefferson misses with a hook. Nakabisha ducked under it nicely.
Nakabisha tries a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson is wise to it.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakabisha misses with a hook.
Nakabisha misses with a body shot.
Nakabisha throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson jabs Nakabisha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakabisha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakabisha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakabisha lands a lovely overhand right.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakabisha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakabisha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakabisha just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Nakabisha is out of range.
Nakabisha misses with a straight right.
Nakabisha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Jefferson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson cracks Nakabisha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Nakabisha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakabisha misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Jefferson.
Nakabisha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakabisha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Nakabisha manages to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakabisha. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakabisha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Jefferson catches Nakabisha right on the button with a cross.
Nakabisha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakabisha ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Nice shot by Nakabisha.
A big right from Nakabisha misses.
Jefferson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Nakabisha flicks out a counter leg kick but Jefferson steps away.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson swings for the body but Nakabisha moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakabisha tries to land a body kick
and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jefferson clobbers Nakabisha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jefferson has time to react.
Nakabisha tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Nakabisha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Nakabisha moved out of range.
Nakabisha counters with a body kick.
Jefferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakabisha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Nakabisha saw that one coming.#T4#
Nakabisha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakabisha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Nakabisha lands a jab.
Nakabisha throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson lands a jab to the nose.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Nakabisha.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
Jefferson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakabisha's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakabisha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakabisha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Nakabisha's head but Nakabisha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeff Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakabisha throws a leg kick but Jefferson moved away.
Nakabisha takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Nakabisha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakabisha misses with a low kick.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakabisha in his tracks.
Nakabisha wants to slow Jefferson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Nakabisha slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Nakabisha.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakabisha misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Jefferson scores with a leg kick.
Nakabisha with a hook.
Nakabisha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakabisha throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
Nakabisha ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Jefferson blocks the body kick.
Jefferson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Nakabisha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakabisha.
Jefferson tries to move into range but Nakabisha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jefferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakabisha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakabisha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nakabisha coming out on top.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Nakabisha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakabisha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Nakabisha saw it coming and moves away.
Nakabisha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Shinji Nakabisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakabisha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakabisha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakabisha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jefferson throws a hook but Nakabisha avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
A cross from Jefferson lands.
Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Nakabisha's knee but Nakabisha avoids it well.
Jefferson cracks Nakabisha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakabisha scores with a nice head shot.
Nakabisha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.#T3#
Jefferson moves out of range as Nakabisha strikes.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Nakabisha is out of range.
Nakabisha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakabisha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakabisha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Nakabisha misses with a low kick.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakabisha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakabisha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakabisha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jefferson moves out of range as Nakabisha throws a body kick.
Nakabisha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakabisha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakabisha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Nakabisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakabisha slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakabisha! But no joy.
Nakabisha walks into a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakabisha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and Nakabisha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jefferson really felt that one!
Nakabisha tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Nakabisha moved out of range.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakabisha throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakabisha misses with a kick to the body
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakabisha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jefferson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jefferson!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeff Jefferson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson takes a swing at Pukki's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pukki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Jefferson throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Pukki's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the body
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pukki misses with a hook to the body
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pukki throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Pukki.#TD#
Pukki shoots in and gets a takedown into Jefferson's guard.#SUB#
Pukki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Pukki is having none of it.
Pukki advances to half guard.
Pukki wants to advance to full mount but Jefferson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki passes Jefferson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jefferson pushes Pukki off but Pukki dives into side control.
#T2#
Pukki wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Jefferson is defending well. #SUB#
Pukki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pukki has an Americana. Jefferson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pukki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pukki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Temmu Pukki! |
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BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jefferson.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko cracks Jefferson with a good jab.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Jefferson staying out of range there.
Emelianenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
As Emelianenko backs away, Jefferson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jefferson to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Jefferson misses. #T1#
Emelianenko catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Jefferson knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
A cross from Jefferson lands.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Jefferson's ribs.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Jefferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Jefferson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
Jefferson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Jefferson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well. #CL#
Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Emelianenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jefferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Jefferson misses. #T3#
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Jefferson dips to his left and cracks Emelianenko with an uppercut!
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Jefferson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson wants to slow Emelianenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Jefferson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jefferson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson takes one on the button.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Jefferson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Jeff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
It looked like Jefferson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Emelianenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Jefferson avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson 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#
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws out a counter right but Jefferson avoids it with no problem.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Emelianenko.
#T1#
Emelianenko blocks a jab.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko lands a body shot.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Emelianenko defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Jefferson.
Emelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Emelianenko misses its intended target.
Emelianenko misses with a hook.
Jefferson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Jefferson off the cage and back into range.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Jefferson misses the jab.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Emelianenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Emelianenko scores with a nice head shot.
Jefferson misses with the body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Jefferson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jefferson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelianenko.#T4#
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jefferson works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jefferson.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Jefferson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeff Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Emelianenko checks the leg kick.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelianenko dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
Jefferson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelianenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a jab to the head.
Emelianenko connects with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Jefferson moved out of range.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Emelianenko tries to keep at a distance but Jefferson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jefferson.#T2#
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelianenko's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands.
Emelianenko tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Jefferson. #BC#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Jefferson lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Emelianenko misses.
Jefferson throws a hook but Emelianenko blocks it.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Stanley Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Jefferson.
Well Jefferson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jefferson!
Jeff Jefferson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshida cracks Jefferson with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Yoshida tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Yoshida back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Yoshida is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yuto Yoshida has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida tries to get into range but Jefferson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yoshida! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Jefferson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Jefferson!
A very excited looking Jeff Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 82
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Retsu throws a leg kick
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Retsu.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retsu tries to work over Jefferson's front leg with a kick but Jefferson checks it.
It looked like Jefferson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Retsu throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Retsu with a nice cross.
Retsu lands with a cross.
Retsu throws a lazy body kick
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Jefferson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Retsu misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Jefferson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Retsu has time to react.#ROC#Retsu is rocked!
Jefferson lands with a good body shot.
Retsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Retsu throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
Retsu throws a lazy head kick
and Jefferson counters with a big right hand! Oh Retsu is in trouble here! Jefferson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Jefferson!
Jeff Jefferson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ropey McKnotty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeff Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Jefferson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McKnotty on his heels. He'll look to pass McKnotty's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McKnotty (0) vs (2) Jefferson
Jefferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McKnotty seems keen to control Jefferson's posture.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnotty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
McKnotty pushes a forearm under Jefferson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jefferson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ropey McKnotty! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Jefferson there.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Jefferson misses #TD#
so Montgomery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montgomery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montgomery has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Jefferson looking to control.
Montgomery slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jefferson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Montgomery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montgomery stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jefferson swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Montgomery counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montgomery.
Montgomery stands and throws Jefferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jefferson trying to remain calm as Montgomery controls from the top position.#T2#
Jefferson is looking for a sweep.
Jefferson is trying to control Montgomery's posture but Montgomery avoids it.
Montgomery moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jefferson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montgomery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jefferson being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Montgomery has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Montgomery controlling the pace for now.
Jefferson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montgomery controlling from mount.
Jefferson tries to buck Montgomery off but he can't manage it.
Montgomery tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Montgomery controlling the position easily from mount.
Jefferson working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Montgomery dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jefferson throws out a leg kick but Montgomery moves out of range and Jefferson only half commits.
Jefferson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montgomery slows the pace down in half guard.
Montgomery moves into full mount! Jefferson won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery controlling his opponent.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away. #T1#
Montgomery controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Montgomery.
Montgomery continues to hold on tight.
Jefferson wants to hold on but Montgomery pushes him away.
Montgomery controlling his opponent.
Montgomery's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Rohan Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery controlling from the full mount.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Montgomery controlling his opponent.
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montgomery controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Further stalling from Montgomery.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Montgomery controlling from the full mount.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position but Montgomery isn't that keen on the idea.
Jefferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Montgomery controlling from mount.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Montgomery content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Montgomery is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Montgomery dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jefferson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jeff Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montgomery controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson is trying to maintain the position but Montgomery is very close to passing his half guard.
Montgomery wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is defending well. #T1#
Montgomery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jefferson won't allow Montgomery to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montgomery in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jefferson wants to improve his position but Montgomery is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Montgomery seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jefferson sprawls and moves away.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Montgomery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montgomery is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jefferson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jefferson being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Montgomery wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Montgomery looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jefferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montgomery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Montgomery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Montgomery is taking a breather. Jefferson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Montgomery seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jefferson for as long as he can get away with.
Jefferson punching from the bottom.
Montgomery is taking a breather. Jefferson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rohan Montgomery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montgomery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rohan Montgomery! |
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