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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javon Jefferson (ranked 2606 p4p, 5782 weight class) and Rover Satoshi (ranked 298 p4p, 521 weight class). Jefferson's entrance music is Zoey Dollaz - It's Ok (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie). A fine choice. Javon Jefferson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 cm 19 185 3 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm 18 199 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Lethal high kicks Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javon Jefferson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rover Satoshi! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Satoshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson. Satoshi misses with a head kick.
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Rover Satoshi has been cut. Jefferson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Satoshi. That one must have hurt. Satoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jefferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satoshi. Satoshi throws a fast counter high kick but Jefferson manages to duck under it in time. Jefferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Satoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jefferson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Satoshi can pounce on him.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Satoshi defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by Satoshi. That's going to slow Jefferson down. Satoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Satoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson. Satoshi is looking to slow Jefferson down with leg kicks. Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick from Satoshi.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Satoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Satoshi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Satoshi throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it. Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jefferson goes for a double leg but Satoshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Satoshi continues to drive forward. Satoshi is trying to counter with his kicks. Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rover Satoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jefferson cracks Satoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jefferson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick lands for Satoshi.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses. Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Satoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Satoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jefferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Satoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab. Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Satoshi is out of range. Satoshi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Satoshi feints and then cracks Jefferson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jefferson down. Satoshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javon Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Satoshi uses good head movement to avoid it. Satoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Satoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Satoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Satoshi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Satoshi slips the punch. A solid body kick from Satoshi. Jefferson misses with a straight right. Jefferson throws a hook but Satoshi blocks it. Danga de danga de dang - Jefferson scores with a four punch combination! Satoshi ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson. Satoshi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss. Satoshi lands a high kick!
Jefferson misses with a straight left. A punch lands to the side of Satoshi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Satoshi has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Jefferson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. 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! Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Satoshi's head.
Satoshi is rocked! A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target. Jefferson cracks Satoshi on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Satoshi falls backwards against the cage. Jefferson follows up with more strikes that drop Satoshi to his knees. Jefferson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Satoshi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javon Jefferson!
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