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23/08/2030
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Joe Van Jaarsveld vs Mark Mabudafhasi

Boxing Daily Report from the African Fusion promoted show at Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg,  taking place on 16/09/2028:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa-Gauteng Light Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on SABC1, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Joe Van Jaarsveld (3 - 2 - 2) who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa and Mark Mabudafhasi(5 - 8 - 4) from Soweto, South Africa.  Both Van Jaarsveld and Mabudafhasi weighed in at 108 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Quaddus Rascalimu, and the three ringside judges are Dillon Strydom, Quaddus Rascalimu and Roos Van der Linde.  

Round 1: 

Van Jaarsveld tries to keep the action at long range.  Mabudafhasi is on target with an overhand right.  
Van Jaarsveld steps inside.  Van Jaarsveld sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mabudafhasi connects with a right uppercut.  
Mabudafhasi lands a jab.  
Van Jaarsveld switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Van Jaarsveld closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Mabudafhasi drives a left hook into Van Jaarsveld's body.  
Mabudafhasi digs in a left uppercut to Van Jaarsveld's ribs.  
Van Jaarsveld steps inside.  Mabudafhasi hits home with a right hook.  
Van Jaarsveld is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Van Jaarsveld's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  Van Jaarsveld's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 2: 

Mabudafhasi is looking to close the distance.  Van Jaarsveld drives a right uppercut into Mabudafhasi's body.  
Van Jaarsveld advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Van Jaarsveld's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  

Round 2 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Van Jaarsveld is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut.  
Mabudafhasi tries to land a left hook, but Van Jaarsveld blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Mabudafhasi's body.  
Van Jaarsveld switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Mabudafhasi connects with a right uppercut.  
Mabudafhasi digs in a right hook to Van Jaarsveld's body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Mabudafhasi's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 4: 

Mabudafhasi connects with a left hook.  
Van Jaarsveld digs in a left hook to Mabudafhasi's body.  
Van Jaarsveld is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Van Jaarsveld is looking to close the distance.  Mabudafhasi attempts to land a right hook, but Van Jaarsveld slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Van Jaarsveld lands a left uppercut.  
Van Jaarsveld closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Van Jaarsveld is looking to keep his distance.  Van Jaarsveld sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands an overhand left.  
Van Jaarsveld sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross.  
Mabudafhasi closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Van Jaarsveld tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  
Van Jaarsveld closes the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Van Jaarsveld lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Van Jaarsveld lands a cross.  
Mabudafhasi finds the target with a jab.  
Van Jaarsveld quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a cross to Mabudafhasi's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Mabudafhasi forces Van Jaarsveld to retreat onto the ropes.  Mabudafhasi drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Van Jaarsveld lands a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Mabudafhasi is on target with a left hook.  
Van Jaarsveld attempts to land a right hook, but Mabudafhasi slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Van Jaarsveld advances into close range.  Mabudafhasi hits home with a left uppercut.  


Round 7 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 6                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Van Jaarsveld steps inside.  Mabudafhasi is on target with a left hook.  
Mabudafhasi throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mabudafhasi gets on the inside and manouvers Van Jaarsveld into a neutral corner.  Mabudafhasi is on target with a right hook.  
Van Jaarsveld lands a left uppercut.  
Van Jaarsveld digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Van Jaarsveld steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Van Jaarsveld advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Mabudafhasi lands a cross followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Mabudafhasi sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Van Jaarsveld lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Mabudafhasi lands a cross.  
Mabudafhasi hits home with a left hook.  
Van Jaarsveld pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mabudafhasi digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 96 - 94  96 - 94  96 - 94

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Johannesburg, South Africa.... Joe Van Jaarsveld

Fight Statistics
Van Jaarsveld: 
Total Punches Thrown: 197                           
Total Punches Landed: 38                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 159                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 134                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 63                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6                             

Mabudafhasi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 207                           
Total Punches Landed: 34                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 181                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 8                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 143                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 64                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11