PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen Dolgov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jako Day has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Day
vs
Dolgov

189 cm
26
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
26
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semen Dolgov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dolgov back to the cage. Day follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been told by Day's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dolgov looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day dodges the punch combination from Dolgov.
It looked like Day was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dolgov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Dolgov throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Day.
Dolgov ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Day feints a jab promting Dolgov to slip. Day then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dolgov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jako Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolgov wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Dolgov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Dolgov misses with a series of wild punches.
Day lands with a hook. Dolgov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dolgov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Dolgov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day scores with the left hand. Dolgov knows he should have avoided that one.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolgov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Day lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day lunges at Dolgov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dolgov's hand.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day sizes up Dolgov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dolgov back to the cage. Day follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Day throws out a loose jab but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tests Dolgov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolgov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day works over Dolgov's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day connects with a jab.
Day is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dolgov tries to land a leg kick but Day saw it coming and moves away.
Day is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dolgov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Dolgov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.

Dolgov clinches.
Day can't break the clinch.
Dolgov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Day prevents it.

Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolgov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day punishes Dolgov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dolgov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Dolgov misses the jab.
Day tries to bum rush Dolgov with a series of wild strikes but Dolgov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day lands a jab to Dolgov's midsection.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day cracks Dolgov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Dolgov closes the distance and clinches.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab by Day.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dolgov moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolgov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Dolgov checks a leg kick.
Day throws a combination. Dolgov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov throws a body shot but no joy.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Day swings for the body but Dolgov moves out of range.
Dolgov throws a counter combo.
Dolgov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolgov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day looks to land a combination but Dolgov avoids it well.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolgov.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Dolgov fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dolgov looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Dolgov just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dolgov does it's job there.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dolgov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Dolgov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day blocks a head kick by Dolgov.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Day catches Dolgov right on the button with a cross.
Day thuds a left hand into Dolgov's body.
Dolgov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day throws a big counter combination but Dolgov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolgov can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Day.
Day scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dolgov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day looks to land a combination but Dolgov avoids it well.
Dolgov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dolgov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolgov slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Dolgov throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dolgov drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolgov misses with a takedown attempt - Day sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Day as he connects with a hook.
Dolgov darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Dolgov into the cage.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Dolgov slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Dolgov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dolgov slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dolgov moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Dolgov is looking to control Day's arms but Day gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dolgov has his back to the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Dolgov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Day.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dolgov throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Dolgov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Dolgov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Day lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dolgov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dolgov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Dolgov takes one to the side of the head.
Dolgov connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dolgov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dolgov misses with a looping left.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day lands with a hook. Dolgov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Dolgov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolgov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day stalks Dolgov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dolgov's face. Dolgov staggers backwards, shaken.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dolgov.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dolgov!
Day misses with the combination.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dolgov in his tracks.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Dolgov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dolgov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dolgov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day with a jab.
Dolgov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Day throws a series of punches but Dolgov moves out of range.
Day lands a head shot.
Dolgov is looking to clinch.
Day went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a two punch combo.
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 misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Dolgov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dolgov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Day to keep the fight standing.
Day is trying to push Dolgov away but Dolgov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dolgov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Day breaks from the clinch.
Day works over Dolgov's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Jako Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Day both land. Nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jako Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Day, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
After winning the bout, Jako Day thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.