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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
144 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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162 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jamison.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jamison misses with a hook
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Day lands a nice hook to Jamison's body. Jamison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Day.
Jamison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Day cracks Jamison with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Day.
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!
Day with a nice cross.
Jamison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day throws a jab when Jamison was well out of range.
Jamison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Day takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is looking for a sweep. Jamison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Jamison passes to full mount!
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Day tries to lock up and control but Jamison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jamison prevents Day from getting the reversal.
Jamison looking to control but Day is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Day regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jamison there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Jamison there.
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Jamison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Day does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Day won't allow Jamison to pass to mount.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamison is nestled in close to Day, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jamison controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is working for a kimura but Day is defending it quite comfortably.
Day is trying to control but can't.
Jamison wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jamison wants to pass the guard but Day is defending well.
Jamison drops an elbow to the side of Day's head.
Jamison passes to side control.
Day is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jamison connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day sneaks back into half guard.
Jamison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jamison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Day does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamison drops an elbow to the side of Day's head.
Jamison trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Jamison is looking to advance position but Day won't allow it.
Day moves into full guard.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Jamison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Day.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Day's leg. Day is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison looking to score a takedown here. Day is defending well but Jamison drives through and ends up in Day's guard.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jamison preventing the sweep.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day working a defensive guard here.
Jamison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Jamison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jamison working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jamison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Jamison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jamison working over Day with some ground and pound. Day looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamison cracks Day with a big elbow.
Jamison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Day!
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Jamison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Day bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Day defends it easily.
Jamison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Day is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jamison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jamison has escaped and now he's on top!
Jamison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jamison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jamison is pushing down on Day's leg trying to pass to half guard. Day is fighting to maintain full guard but Jamison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jamison trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Jamison passes to side control.
Jamison is working Day over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jamison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Day some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day tries to bench press Jamison off him but Jamison keeps the position.
Day regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jamison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jamison drops an elbow to the side of Day's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Jamison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamison looking to score a takedown here. Day is defending well but Jamison drives through and ends up in Day's guard.
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jamison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Day seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Day keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison chips away with some ground and pound.
Ricardo Jamison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jamison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Jamison trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Jamison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
Jamison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jamison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jamison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jamison trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Jamison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucky Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Day is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jamison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jamison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jamison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Day working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
Jamison stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jamison defends well.
Day looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jamison has picked Day up and slammed him! Day can't keep hold of the triangle and Jamison manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamison lands an elbow.
Day manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jamison drops an elbow to the side of Day's head.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Jamison content to control rather than advance.
Jamison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Day is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Jamison slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Jamison stalling away here and it's allowed Day to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jamison landing with the ground and pound.
Jamison loads up on a big left hand. Day felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jamison looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Day can't hide his disappointment, as Jamison celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Jamison!
Ricardo Jamison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing , into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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