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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norris Flores (ranked 24945 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jefferies (ranked 7148 p4p, 670 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norris Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Jefferies!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jason Jefferies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Flores is looking to counter the offense by Jefferies and move into the clinch.
Jefferies looks for a takedown but Flores sprawls well.
It looked like Flores was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jefferies closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Jefferies pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jefferies.
Jefferies dodges the punch combination from Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferies gets a double leg takedown into Flores's guard.
Flores is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jefferies presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies drags the fight down to the ground.
Flores is stalling in the full guard.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores preventing the sweep.
Flores slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies working a defensive guard here.
Flores not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jefferies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jefferies has eaten all the pies!
Flores tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferies tries to counter with a clinch but Flores shakes him off and moves away.
Jefferies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flores struggling a bit here.
Jefferies tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is not content to let Jefferies control the position.
Flores looks to move to half guard but instead Jefferies has passed into mount! Damn!
Jefferies avoids the attempt from Flores to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flores is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jefferies looking to control but Flores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores can't escape the position.
Jefferies looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferies controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Jefferies will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jefferies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferies connects with a couple of short punches.
Jefferies stops Flores from standing up.
Jefferies not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jefferies passes Flores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies controlling the pace.
Jefferies working over Flores with some ground and pound. Flores looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies trying to control the pace.
Flores tries to roll over but Jefferies keeps him under control.
Jefferies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jefferies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jefferies is taking a breather. Flores 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.
Flores is not content to let Jefferies control the position.
Jefferies lands with a punch from half guard.
Jefferies trying to control the pace.
Jefferies is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies fails with a takedown attempt.
Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jefferies pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferies keeping full guard, as Flores tries to pass.
Jefferies being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferies wants to sweep here but Flores controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jefferies keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jefferies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferies throws out the jab.
Jefferies tries to land a front kick but Flores steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flores feinted with a counter takedown.
Jefferies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flores circles away.
Flores clinches with his opponent.
Jefferies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferies fails to pull guard.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferies breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flores makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jefferies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flores to the mat! Flores manages to get full guard.
Flores pushes Jefferies off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jefferies closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jefferies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores wants to control but Jefferies postures up.
Flores is not content to let Jefferies control the position.
Jefferies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flores's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flores is looking to regain half guard here but Jefferies keeps moving and retains side control.
Jefferies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flores wants to control but Jefferies postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flores can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Jefferies seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Flores defending against the ground and pound.
Flores prevents Jefferies from moving into mount.
Jefferies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flores keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jefferies gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Flores counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jefferies!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores looks up at the clock and then as Jefferies takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flores smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jefferies wants to control but Flores postures up.
Flores in the domination position with Jefferies hanging on.
Jefferies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flores off and has taken his back!
Jefferies 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, Flores has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores is trying to get back to his feet but Jefferies has full control of the position and if anything, Flores has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Norris Flores.
I think Jefferies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Jefferies!
An out of breath Jason Jefferies 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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