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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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Event:
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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