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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javon Jefferson (ranked 2085 p4p, 3422 weight class) and Alessandro Garrison (ranked 256 p4p, 376 weight class). Jefferson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zoey Dollaz - It's Ok (feat. A Boogie wit da Hoodie). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alessandro Garrison was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Javon Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jefferson has a takedown stuffed.
Garrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jefferson somewhat.
Garrison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garrison takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garrison preventing the sweep.
Jefferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jefferson is proving hard to escape from.
Jefferson controls Garrison momentarily but Garrison frees himself.
Garrison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrison is one step ahead there.
Jefferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Garrison wants to get up but he can't break Jefferson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jefferson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garrison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javon Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrison prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jefferson is trying to drag Garrison to the mat but Garrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Jefferson on that attempt.
Garrison tries to clinch but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Jefferson ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Jefferson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jefferson avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
Garrison has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Garrison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Javon Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Knees to the body from Jefferson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrison, pushing him back against the cage.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrison moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
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 Javon Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javon Jefferson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garrison wants to clinch.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Garrison.
Garrison tries to sprawl but Jefferson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garrison wants to stand back up but Jefferson manages to pass into side control.
Garrison is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrison keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Garrison is defending well.
Jefferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrison keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson drags him back down.
Garrison throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Garrison moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Jefferson is struggling to control the position.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jefferson jumps guard.
Garrison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson throws a big counter combination but Garrison scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson tries to counter with a takedown but Garrison is quick to defend against it.
Jefferson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrison pinned against the cage. Garrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garrison moves to clinch but Jefferson breaks away
and Jefferson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garrison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jefferson slowing the pace effectively.
Jefferson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javon Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Garrison avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrison has closed the distance and engaged Jefferson in a clinch.
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Javon Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jefferson moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garrison walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrison wants to counter the offense by Jefferson and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison pushes Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Jefferson avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson rushes Garrison and presses him up against the cage.
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson pulls guard.
Jefferson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Garrison wants to stand but Jefferson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jefferson, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Javon Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javon Jefferson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garrison tries to clinch up.
Garrison looks to throw a body kick
and Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Garrison working aggressively here.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Garrison manages to get underhooks.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Jefferson jumps guard and drags Garrison to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garrison has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jefferson is proving hard to escape from.
Garrison won't allow Jefferson to get back to his feet.
Jefferson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Jefferson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson prevents Garrison from getting back to his feet.
Jefferson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Javon Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Jefferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jefferson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garrison keeping moving, preventing Jefferson from controlling successfully.
Jefferson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jefferson'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.
Garrison wants to stand up but Jefferson is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Jefferson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Garrison moves out of range easily.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrison.
Jefferson is looking for a counter combo.
Garrison moves into range and clinches up with Jefferson.
Garrison throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garrison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Garrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Garrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jefferson jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javon Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jefferson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garrison wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison moves into the clinch.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Jefferson backs off Garrison throws a huge counter combo but Jefferson manages to avoid it all.
Alessandro Garrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Javon Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javon Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jefferson, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javon Jefferson!
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