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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Morghulis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jefferson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jefferson showed some decent athleticism there.
Morghulis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jefferson wants to take a breather but Morghulis is having none of it. #SUB2#
Morghulis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morghulis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morghulis is pressing down on Jefferson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Morghulis 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vallar Morghulis!
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Event:
CCR 31
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Teixeira counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.
Teixeira passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Teixeira is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Teixeira is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson tries to kick Teixeira off but Teixeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Teixeira is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Teixeira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Branko Teixeira!
An out of breath Branko Teixeira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd1)
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferson misses with a takedown
and Eugemia counters with a left and a right that stings Jefferson.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Jefferson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Eugemia has his feet on Jefferson's thighs here. He's pushed Jefferson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jefferson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Eugemia!
An out of breath John Eugemia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CCR 28
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Teixeira tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Teixeira moves away #TD#
so Teixeira counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Teixeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Teixeira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Teixeira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Warehouse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Teixeira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teixeira looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is trying to control. Teixeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teixeira won't allow Jackson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Teixeira is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teixeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Jackson throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jackson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teixeira to the ground. Jackson is now in Teixeira's guard.#SUB#
Jackson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Teixeira has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jackson manages to get his head free but now Teixeira has transitioned to an armbar! Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Teixeira! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Branko Teixeira!
An intense looking Branko Teixeira took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to fight "Roger Fererria" next. so please make that fight happen!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Krauss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krauss feints a jab promting Singleterry to slip. Krauss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Singleterry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Krauss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Singleterry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krauss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singleterry smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Krauss is predictable there #TD2#
and Singleterry counters with a single leg into guard. Krauss didn't expect that. #ES#
Krauss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krauss wants to clinch#TD2#
and Singleterry counters with a shoot takedown. Krauss fights it but they end up in guard.
Singleterry throws a big elbow that misses.
Singleterry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singleterry should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Krauss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Krauss keeping full guard, as Singleterry tries to pass.
Singleterry controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Singleterry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singleterry postures up in Krauss's guard and throws a big left but Krauss blocks it.
Singleterry throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Krauss tries to clinch but Singleterry moves out of range. #CL2#
Singleterry rushes Krauss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krauss managing to block the knees to the body from Singleterry.
#TD2#
Singleterry has hold of one of Krauss's legs. Krauss is fighting the takedown attempt but Singleterry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Singleterry is pushing down on Krauss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krauss is fighting to maintain full guard but Singleterry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krauss is trying to control but can't.
Singleterry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Singleterry tries to stand and escape but Krauss is controlling the position. #T3#
Singleterry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krauss is breathing heavily.
Singleterry wants to free his trapped foot but Krauss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Singleterry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Singleterry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singleterry trying to mount his opponent but Krauss defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleterry controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Singleterry gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Singleterry tightens his grip and picks Krauss up, before dumping him to the ground. Krauss manages to land in guard.
Singleterry landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Singleterry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Krauss throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Singleterry counters with a takedown into side control.
Krauss being controlled for a moment.
Krauss stops Singleterry from passing to mount. #SU2#
Singleterry stands up and beckons Krauss to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krauss avoids the head kick by Singleterry.
#TD2#
Singleterry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krauss did well to prevent Singleterry getting side control.
Singleterry wants to pass the guard but Krauss is defending well. #T1#
Singleterry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Singleterry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Singleterry has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Singleterry seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Singleterry trying to pass the guard but Krauss defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Singleterry forces Krauss back against the cage and clinches.
Singleterry leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Singleterry gets control of Krauss's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singleterry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Singleterry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Singleterry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singleterry looking for a sweep. Not yet Singleterry, not yet.
Singleterry controls Krauss momentarily but Krauss frees himself. #SUB2#
Singleterry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krauss defends it easily.#T3#
Singleterry tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Krauss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Singleterry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Singleterry has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Krauss wants to get back to his feet but Singleterry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singleterry tries to free his leg and advance position but Krauss is retaining full guard.
Singleterry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joey Singleterry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singleterry pushes down on Krauss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singleterry controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Singleterry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Singleterry moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Singleterry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Krauss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Singleterry scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Singleterry has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krauss has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Singleterry landing with strikes.
Krauss trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Singleterry.#T1#
Krauss covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Krauss trying to control the action but Singleterry just sinks the hooks in.
Krauss trying to get back to his feet but Singleterry is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singleterry connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Krauss to escape the position.
Krauss trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singleterry throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2#
Singleterry has good solid back control here.
Singleterry lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Singleterry.
Singleterry missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Krauss preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Singleterry. #SUB2#
Singleterry is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krauss is defending well though. Singleterry let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Singleterry looking for the choke but no joy.
Singleterry slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Singleterry is landing with strikes. Krauss can't take much more of this.
Singleterry is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Singleterry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Singleterry working for the choke. #SUB2#
Krauss is trying to defend against the choke here but Singleterry has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Singleterry Tightens the hold and Krauss taps out furiously! Singleterry displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Singleterry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krauss but Krauss pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Krauss rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krauss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Green has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Krauss has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Green tries to bench press Krauss off him but Krauss keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying his best to control but Krauss has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krauss misses with a head shot.
Krauss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krauss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krauss lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Krauss looking to ground and pound but Green is blocking nicely.
Krauss unloading with bombs!
Krauss unloading with bombs!
Krauss unloading with bombs!
Krauss wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.
Green can't escape the position.
Green wants to control but Krauss is having none of it.
Krauss trying to control but Green is having none of it. #T2#
Green sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krauss tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Krauss wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Krauss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Krauss eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Green tries to roll over but Krauss keeps him under control.
Krauss is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Green has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green is looking to improve his position.
Green gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Krauss has passed into side control.
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krauss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Krauss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krauss stalling away here and it's allowed Green to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krauss trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Krauss won't allow Green to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Krauss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Green tries to sprawl but Krauss drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Krauss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krauss is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krauss passes into side control, despite Green's attempt to control the position.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Krauss keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krauss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krauss is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krauss scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krauss moves nicely into side control.
Krauss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Krauss wants to take a breather but Green manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Krauss.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Green postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Green working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green passes into half guard. #T3#
Krauss is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard. #SUB#
Krauss looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Green pushes past his half guard into mount!
Green controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Krauss is in no mood to give up.
Green looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Green with shots to the head and body - Krauss looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Green fails to advance to Krauss's back. #SUB2#
Green has isolated one of Krauss's arms. Krauss looking to fight him off but Green twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jefferson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Castro finds it's way round the side to connect with Jefferson's head.
De Castro throws a body kick that misses.
De Castro sets himself, and Jefferson steps forward looking for the clinch! De Castro avoids it this time.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Castro is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, De Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
De Castro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Jefferson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Castro tries to improve position but can't.
Jefferson in side control, throwing shots but De Castro defends.
De Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Jefferson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jefferson wants to control but De Castro is keeping him busy.
De Castro tries to buck Jefferson off but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson trying to control the action but De Castro is working from the bottom.
Jefferson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Castro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Jefferson lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on De Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Jefferson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Noli De Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Castro with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from De Castro.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as De Castro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jefferson doesn't seem phased though.
De Castro connects with a nice looking jab.
De Castro leaves Jefferson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Castro is looking for a counter combo.
De Castro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
De Castro gets caught napping as Jefferson dives in and scores a takedown. De Castro manages to retain guard.
De Castro is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but De Castro keeps moving. #SU2#
Jefferson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
De Castro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jefferson. #SUB2#
Jefferson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jefferson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Castro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jefferson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Castro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson thows a huge punch but De Castro dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jefferson wants to take a breather but De Castro is having none of it.
Jefferson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Jefferson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Castro wants to stand back up but Jefferson manages to pass into side control.
Jefferson taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Jefferson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Castro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jefferson throws an elbow but De Castro slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on De Castro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Jefferson stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Castro. #T1##BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Jefferson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Castro did well to prevent Jefferson getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson is trying to control. De Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jefferson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jefferson trying to control the action but De Castro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jefferson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
De Castro is defending against the submission attempts here by Jefferson.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Castro wants to improve his position but Jefferson is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jefferson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Castro is trying to defend but Jefferson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jefferson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SU2#
Jefferson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Jefferson rushes De Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jefferson pulls guard.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.
Jefferson looking to control.
#T4##SUB2#
Jefferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jefferson is striking off his back. De Castro thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jefferson trying to control but De Castro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Jefferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jefferson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jefferson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Castro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De Castro is trying to get back to half guard.
De Castro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Castro keeps working.
Jefferson taking a break here but De Castro is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but De Castro is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson thows a huge punch but De Castro dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Jefferson wants to work for an arm triangle but De Castro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Jefferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jefferson is working away from the top position though.
De Castro is not content to let Jefferson control the position.#SUB2#
Jefferson is trying to work for a kimura but De Castro is defending well.
#T3#
Jefferson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Castro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noli De Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Jefferson rushes De Castro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Castro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Jefferson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but De Castro is keeping the position.
Jefferson is looking to work some ground and pound but De Castro has wrist control.
Jefferson stands and throws De Castro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jefferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jefferson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Jefferson!
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