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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 16, 2023
#R1#
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Day. Day obviously looking to wear him down.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day digs a good hook to Murphy's body. #TD2#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Day.
Check out the look on Day's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
The ground and pound from Day seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Day connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Day throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Day is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Day landing strikes.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Day.
Day staying calm.
Murphy trying to control but Day flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Day really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Murphy.#T2##SUB2#
Day is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Murphy is defending well though. Day let's go of the attempt for now.
Murphy is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Day working for the choke.
Day has Murphy flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
Day has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murphy's body.
Day avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Day controlling the positon.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Day has managed to slip his arm under Murphy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Murphy is tapping out! Submission win for Day.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Day!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Day thanked PWNAGEâ„¢ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 10, 2022
#R1#
Day stuffs the takedown.
Petrovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day cracks Petrovic with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Day. #TD#
Day gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Day frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Petrovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Day lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Petrovic hang on?
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Day in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Day working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Petrovic is rocked!
Day unloading with bombs!
Petrovic is still in real trouble! Can Day finish him?
Day punishing his opponent with strikes.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Day has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petrovic seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Day landing strikes from the mount.
Day controlling from mount.
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day controlling from mount.
Day lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Day postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Petrovic badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Day around the waist but Day pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Day is the winner by TKO! Day jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
Mikey Day very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGEâ„¢ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 04, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Garpy shoots in and bounces Day off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garpy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Day pulls Garpy in close to his closed guard and prevents Garpy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garpy looking to pass the guard.
Day seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garpy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garpy wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Day looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Day seems keen to control Garpy's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garpy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Day sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day pushes Garpy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Day.
A body shot lands from Day. #TD#
Day lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Garpy working for submissions but it's allowed Day to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Day connects with a nice short shot to Garpy's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Garpy is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Day moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Garpy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garpy seems a little lost for a moment, as Day dominates the positioning.
Day passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Garpy!
Day controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Day.
Garpy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garpy's guard. #REVR##T3#
Day engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Day passes Garpy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Day working over Garpy with some ground and pound. Garpy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Day has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garpy wants to get back to full guard.
Garpy wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Day.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Day content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Day has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garpy is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garpy shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garpy shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garpy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garpy shoots and misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikey Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Garpy.
Garpy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Day sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garpy somewhat.#TD#
Day drives through with a takedown into Garpy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Day is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garpy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Garpy's legs - danger averted.
Garpy can't keep his opponent in guard - Day advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Day performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Day lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Day takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Day scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Day slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Garpy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Day scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Garpy looking for submissions off his back.
Day content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Garpy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garpy is trying desperately to improve position.
Day breaks from Garpy's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Garpy is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Day scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garpy?
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Day is landing with some decent strikes but Garpy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garpy taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day controlling the pace for now.
Day landing strikes from the mount.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garpy can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Garpy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garpy or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garpy has his takedown stuffed
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day throws a nice inside leg kick.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Garpy fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikey Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Garpy.
Garpy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garpy under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garpy misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Day looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garpy wants to control but Day is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Day is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garpy trying to get back to full guard but Day takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Garpy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Day connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Day breaks from Garpy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Day lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
Day lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Day content just to control the position here. #T2#
Day raining down hammerfists from mount.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garpy is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garpy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Day controlling from mount.
Day unloading with bombs!
Day with a couple of short strikes.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garpy? #T3#
Day working Garpy over with strikes here.
Day controlling from the full mount.
Day looking to finish Garpy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garpy!
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garpy wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garpy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garpy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Day content just to control the position here.
Garpy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Day putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Day looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Day landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Garpy is rocked!
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!
Garpy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garpy is still in real trouble! Can Day finish him?
BOOM! Day connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Day content just to control the position here.
Garpy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Day with good strikes from the mount here!
Day looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Day! Garpy is hurt baaadly! Day is firing away with more strikes - Garpy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
Mikey Day managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢, into his post fight interview.
Rafa Garpy was interviewed post fight and said '55'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 27, 2022
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garpy.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garpy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garpy's sensitive parts.
Garpy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Day tries to avoid it but Garpy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Day to the ground. Day escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Day decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garpy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Garpy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Day passes into side control!
Garpy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Day connects with a decent elbow.
Garpy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day working the head with strikes.
Garpy taking a bit of punishment here - Day scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Garpy looks to move to half guard but instead Day has passed into mount! Damn!
Garpy can't escape the position.
Day postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garpy looks a forlorn figure.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Day putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Day scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garpy?
Garpy is trying desperately to improve position.
Garpy taking shots to the head.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
Day punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Day landing strikes from the mount.
Garpy wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Garpy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garpy taking shots to the head.
Day lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garpy hang on?
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garpy is working to get back to half guard.
Day working Garpy over with strikes here.
Garpy is looking to get to half guard.
Day putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Day punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Garpy is rocked!
Day lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garpy hang on?
Oh Garpy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Day controlling from mount.
Day unloading with bombs!
Day punishing his opponent with strikes.
Day unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Garpy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Day celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mikey Day made sure he mentioned PWNAGEâ„¢, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Rafa Garpy was interviewed post fight and said '55'.

 

Event: SYN 892 Bitter Rivals     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day shoots and misses #KD2#
and Crawler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Day! Crawler lets Day back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Day is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawler lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Day head around and knocks him out cold! Crawler hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Night Crawler!

 

Event: SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Day throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Day moves into the clinch.
Amodei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
A short right from Day.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Day.
Day lands a left hand.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
A short left from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei.
Amodei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Amodei. #T1#
Amodei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Amodei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amodei's elbow.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amodei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a low kick.
Amodei cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
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 lands with a cross.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Amodei, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Amodei against the cage but Amodei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amodei stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day lands with a hook. Amodei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Amodei swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.#T3#
Amodei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
A slapping body kick lands there for Day.
Day looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei lands a jab to the nose.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Day walks into a jab.#T4#
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amodei as he jumps to the side.
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!
Amodei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day lands with a hook. Amodei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Amodei misses with a low kick. #CL#
Day moves into the clinch.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Amodei misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei cracks Day with an open hand slap.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head. #TD#
Day shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amodei's guard.
Day stands up over Amodei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amodei can do to turn this around?
Day wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Day content to stall in guard here.
Day has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei pulls Day in to control the position. #SUB2#
Amodei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Day stays in close to Amodei's body and controls the position.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Amodei blocks nicely.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Amodei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amodei looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
It appears Day was looking to counter with a kick there.
Day staying out of range there.
Day is looking to chop away at Amodei's legs.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Day trying to control the position but Amodei is working away.
Amodei being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Day throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Day tries to score with some ground and pound. Amodei controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amodei keeps working.
Amodei is looking for a sweep.
Amodei gets back to half guard.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Amodei tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Day looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Amodei with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amodei keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Amodei, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Amodei against the cage but Amodei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Day misses with a straight right.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Day.
Day shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Amodei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down. #T1#
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Amodei throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amodei is looking to clinch.
Amodei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei misses with a looping right.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Amodei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Day lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day throws a jab when Amodei was well out of range.#T2#
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body punch from Day.
Mikey Day is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Day instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day lands a body punch in the clinch.
Day is leaning against Amodei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Day lands a right hand.
Amodei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Day avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Amodei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Amodei controls his hands.
Amodei working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amodei pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Day lands an uppercut.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Amodei.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amodei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Day working aggressively here.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Day.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Day has picked Amodei up - he's going for a ride! Day dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.
Day controlling the action here.#T4#
Amodei is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amodei missing with punches from the bottom.
Amodei is looking to improve his position.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

After the big win, Mikey Day made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGEâ„¢ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SYN 874 Marceau vs. Wild     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Day checks a low kick from Narz.
Day looks for a takedown but Narz sprawls well.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Day feints and as Narz raises his hands in defense, Day changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Narz being controlled here, momentarily.
Day seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Narz for as long as he can get away with.
Day trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day won't allow Narz to sweep him here.
Narz wants to get back to his feet but Day is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet. #T1#
Day wants to control from the top but Narz keeps moving.
Narz 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.
Narz trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A cross from Day lands.
Narz drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Narz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Narz.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Day is out of range and Narz settles back down.
Narz misses with a low kick as Day jumps back.#T2#
Narz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Day's head.
Day checks a low kick from Narz.
Day has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Narz.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narz walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
Narz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Narz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz is looking to score with low kicks.
Narz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Narz.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narz defends it nicely.
Narz walks into a stiff left hand from Day.#T3#
Narz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Narz.
Day is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Day scores with a jab. Narz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Narz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.
A swing and a miss from Narz.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narz lands with a right hand.
Narz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz misses with a hook.
Narz avoids a kick to the body.
Narz avoids the body shot from Day.
Day moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNarz.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Narz misses with a low kick as Day jumps back.
Day misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Day drives through with a takedown into Narz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narz is looking to sweep but instead, Day has passed into half guard.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Narz wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Narz has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Narz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Narz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narz throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
A lazy body kick from Narz
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Narz tries to score with a low kick but Day moves his leg out of the way.
Peter Narz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Narz throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Narz only half commits.
Narz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with Narz's head.
Narz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Narz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Narz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Narz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Narz, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Narz against the cage but Narz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Narz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Narz connects with an inside leg kick.
Day misses with a straight right.
Narz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Day slips under a jab.
Day looks for the body kick but Narz saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
Narz misses the jab.
Narz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narz throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day closes this distance looking for a takedown but Narz circles away.
Narz scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Narz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.
Day closes this distance looking for a takedown but Narz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Day - that will leave a mark! #TD#
Day drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Narz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Day has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Narz.
Narz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day tries a body shot but Narz blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narz.
Narz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Narz.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T3#
Narz lands a left hand.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Narz lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Narz. #ROC2#Day is rocked!
Narz lands a left hand.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narz throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
A head punch on the inside from Narz fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narz.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narz.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
Narz lands with a right to the head.
Narz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narz misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Day has Narz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Day pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Narz tumbling to the mat - Day dives into Narz's guard.
Day preventing the sweep.
Narz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Narz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day is fighting to break Narz's control of his arms but Narz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Narz keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet. #T4#
Narz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Narz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Narz is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Narz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Narz decides to stand and escape the position.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Day throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
Mikey Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz stalks Day and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Day's face. Day staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Day feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day won't allow Narz to get back to his feet.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Narz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Narz is keeping the position for now.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Day has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Day controls Narz momentarily but Narz frees himself.
Narz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Narz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Narz pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peter Narz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Narz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Day is squirming around, avoiding Narz's attempts to control the action.
Day prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Day tries to lock up and control but Narz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Day has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Narz's lack of action.
Still in half guard, Narz seems content to control.
Narz tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it. #SUB2#
Narz is trying to work for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Narz is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Narz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Day controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Narz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narz checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Day misses.
Day misses with a body shot.
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Day shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Narz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Narz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!

During a confident post fight interview, Peter Narz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 862 Black Christmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Puller scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Day drives through and clinches with Puller against the ropes.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puller working aggressively here.
A short left from Puller.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Puller looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Day presses Puller against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Day in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Puller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Puller can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Puller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SUB2#
Puller has his foot on Day's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Day works his way back into a safe position though.
Puller is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Puller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Puller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard. #REVB#
Puller wants to get up but he can't break Day's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Puller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puller throws a big right hand that misses.
Day being controlled here, momentarily.
Day trying to control the position here. #T2#
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puller throwing strikes but missing.
Puller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puller trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Puller as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Day dives in and scores a takedown into Puller's guard.
Puller 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.
Puller being controlled here, momentarily.
Puller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Day wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving. #T4#
Day won't allow Puller to sweep him here.
Day postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Day preventing the sweep.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puller is keeping the position for now.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Day throws a jab when Puller was well out of range.
Day thumps Puller with a low kick.#KD2#
Puller lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Day sprawling to the canvas. Puller follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Day hang on? #ROC2#Day is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day taking some punishment here, with Puller in his half guard.
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Burwell Puller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis Burwell Puller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puller tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Puller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
and Puller counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Day! He's just covering up as Puller starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Burwell Puller!
Lewis Burwell Puller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SYN 855 Maluga vs. Knox     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Driftwood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driftwood connects with a body shot.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Day misses.
Day moves out of range as Driftwood strikes.
Driftwood misses with a right hand
and Driftwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driftwood throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Driftwood stuffs the takedown.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Driftwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.#TD#
Day is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driftwood's half guard.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Driftwood trying to control but Day postures up.
Day trying to control from half guard but Driftwood is working away.
Driftwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day. #T2#
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Day wants to pass the guard but Driftwood is defending well.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driftwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
Day content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Driftwood leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Driftwood moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch.
Driftwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driftwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Day misses with a body shot.
Driftwood missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day thuds a left hand into Driftwood's body.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Driftwood as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Day.
Day defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand.
Day scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Day has Driftwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Driftwood.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Driftwood.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Driftwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Day dodges the punch combination from Driftwood.
Driftwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Driftwood does it's job there.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces Driftwood off the cage and back into range.
Driftwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Driftwood scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood thuds his shin into the meat of Day's side.
Driftwood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Driftwood lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Day checks the leg kick.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Driftwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Driftwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otis Driftwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day punishes Driftwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day tries to score with a low kick but Driftwood moves his leg out of the way.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driftwood.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Driftwood throws a wild body kick that Day sees coming a mile off.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Driftwood's shoulder, as Driftwood tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Otis Driftwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Driftwood lands a slapping body shot.
Driftwood throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Driftwood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Driftwood. No joy for Day on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day moves away from the strike by Driftwood.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Day slips a straight right by Driftwood.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range.
Day wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Driftwood throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Driftwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Driftwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Driftwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Driftwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Driftwood.
Driftwood ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day blocks a jab.#T4#
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Day.
Driftwood slips under a jab from Day.
Day moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDriftwood.
Driftwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
As Driftwood backs away, Day returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Day misses with a hook. Driftwood ducked under it nicely.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Driftwood flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
Driftwood misses with a hook
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Driftwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Driftwood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day works Driftwood's body with a nice hook.
Driftwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Driftwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
Driftwood throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Driftwood avoids a kick to the body.
Driftwood throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a hook but Driftwood blocks it.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood.
Driftwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day cracks Driftwood with a good jab.
Driftwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Day throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Driftwood misses the jab.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driftwood.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Driftwood.
Day tries to clinch but Driftwood is having none of it.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown. Driftwood tries to sprawl out of it but Day keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driftwood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Driftwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Driftwood is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Driftwood circles away and we're back to standing.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Driftwood can pounce on him.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Day.
Day looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
Driftwood with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Day blocks a jab.
Driftwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Day on the side of the head.
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Driftwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driftwood thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Driftwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driftwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driftwood.
Driftwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.#TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day throwing shots but Driftwood is blocking nicely. #T3#
Driftwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Day.
Day content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Driftwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driftwood is looking to escape.
Day is stalling here. Driftwood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Day seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Driftwood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Driftwood has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Driftwood staying calm.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Day is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Driftwood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Post fight, an emotional Otis Driftwood said 'I am the Devil, and I am here to do the Devil's work.'.

 

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puller checks a leg kick.
Puller throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Puller closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Puller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day misses with some punches.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller scores with a knee to the head.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Puller tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller lands a good knee to the midsection. Day won't want to take too many of those.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puller's elbow.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller stops a takedown attempt from Day.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Puller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Puller has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Puller is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller misses with the head strike.
Day tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puller working Day over with knees to the body.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Puller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puller gets underhooks to prevent Day's takedown attempt.
Day blocking some punches.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Day gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Puller wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
Puller is trying to maintain the position but Day is very close to passing his half guard.
Puller wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Puller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Day wants to take a breather but Puller is having none of it.
Day perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puller trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.
Puller gets back to full guard.
Day connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Puller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puller looking to control but Day passes into half guard.
Puller is trying to maintain the position but Day is very close to passing his half guard.
Puller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Day is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Burwell Puller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Puller throws an off balance right hand
and Day counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puller was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Puller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Puller throws a right hand that misses
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puller is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Puller.
Puller defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller misses with a series of wild punches.
Puller throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Puller moves into the clinch.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T1#
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller working aggressively here.
Day tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Puller misses with some punches.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Puller controls his hands. #TD2#
Day gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is looking to advance position but Puller won't allow it.
Puller taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard.
Day is looking to take a break and control but Puller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puller's head. #T2#
Day is looking to take a break and control but Puller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Puller is trying to get back to full guard.
Day working over Puller with some ground and pound. Puller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Day thows a huge punch but Puller dodges it nicely.
Puller is refusing to be controlled, as Day sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puller gets full guard.
Day scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Puller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puller is keeping the position for now.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puller throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Puller misses.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Puller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick.
Puller is looking to counter punch.
Puller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puller moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.#T4#
Puller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Puller's head back.
Day clobbers Puller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Day cracks Puller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis Burwell Puller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Puller has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller blocks a body shot from Day.
Day working aggressively here.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Day tightens his grip and picks Puller up, before dumping him to the ground. Puller manages to land in guard.

Puller pushes Day off and scrambles back to his feet.
Puller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Puller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puller throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Puller throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Puller throws a shot to the body.
Puller swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puller throws an off balance right hand
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Puller darts in trying to clinch
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day digs a good body shot into Puller's ribs.#CL2#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Puller.
Day blocking some punches.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day digs a right hand underneath Puller's ribcage. Puller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Day working aggressively here.
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 scores with a shot to the side of Puller's head. #T1#
Day blocks an uppercut.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puller has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Day.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puller throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Puller.
Nice body punch from Day - that landed with a thud.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Day.
Puller blocks an uppercut.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Day tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Day turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Puller is looking to get back to his feet here but Day is keeping cool and he's managed to take Puller's back.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day is not going to allow Puller to sit and survive in this position.
Day misses with a punch to the head.
Puller is really stuck here.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puller trying to control the hands but Day won't let him.
Puller tries to escape but Day has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Day avoiding Puller 's attempts to control his hands.
Day trying to control.#T3#
Day is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Day doesn't have the hooks in and Puller manages to turn into his guard.
Puller trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day controls Puller momentarily but Puller frees himself.
Day can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puller controls the pace.#T4#
Puller throws a big elbow that misses.
Puller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Day looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Day lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puller wants to sweep but no luck.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Day has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

Mikey Day really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGEâ„¢ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Lewis Burwell Puller was interviewed post fight and said 'It was not my night. Congratulations to my opponent. You were the better man tonight. You just gave me the ultimate motivation.'.

 

Event: SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Day shoots in for a double leg but Jukola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukola doesn't seem phased though.
Day throws a leg kick but Jukola moved away.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Jukola throws a leg kick that misses.
Jukola fails to land with a series of punches.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola thows a leg kick but Day checks it
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Jukola seems unphased.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Jukola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A good leg kick by Day.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Day jabs at Jukola's body.
Day throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Day dives in and scores a takedown into Jukola's guard.
Day sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jukola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Jukola trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T2#
Day connects with a couple of short punches.
Jukola throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jukola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola wants to control but Day passes easily into half guard.
Jukola is looking to control Day's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
Jukola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Day sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Jukola trying to hold on to Day's head to control him but Day postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jukola punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Day pushes Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Day lands with a right to the head.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Day pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day lands a left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day pushes Jukola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Jukola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jukola.
Day misses with a body punch.
Jukola tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jukola manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Jukola throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day misses with a looping left.
Jukola feints a counter leg kick.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukola moves away.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jukola. Jukola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Day throws a front kick that sends Jukola stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Day tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jukola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Day somewhat.#T1#
Day avoids the body shot from Jukola. #TD#
Day drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jukola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jukola postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Jukola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jukola trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jukola wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Jukola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jukola wants to stand but Day has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola is pushing down on Day's leg trying to pass to half guard. Day is fighting to maintain full guard but Jukola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jukola winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jukola wants to take a breather but Day is having none of it.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Jukola slows the pace down in half guard.
Jukola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Day has momentary wrist control but Jukola slips an elbow through the middle.
Jukola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jukola postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Day has his hands on Jukola's head, controlling the position.
Day keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Day keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses the jab.
Jukola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jukola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Day taking some punishment here, with Jukola in his half guard.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jukola working the head and body with strikes.
Jukola throws a strike but Day avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eero Jukola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving. #T1#
Day pulls Jukola in close to prevent any damage.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving. #T2#
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.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola content to stall in guard here.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jukola wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Day shoots in but Jukola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jukola tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jukola throws a leg kick that misses.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jukola stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Jukola.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Jukola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
Day scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jukola tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!

After the fight, Eero Jukola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Day checks a low kick from Kenobi.#TD2#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Kenobi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenobi is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenobi pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to pass the guard but Kenobi is keeping the position.#T1#
Kenobi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenobi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Day sizes up Kenobi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Kenobi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Day doesn't seem bothered though.
Day lands a jab to Kenobi's midsection.
Kenobi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Day will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Day scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi misses with a double jab.
Day throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Day's knee but Day avoids it well.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenobi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenobi misses with a hook
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day with a hook.
Kenobi fails to land with a series of punches.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a straight left.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenobi misses the body punch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenobi.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Kenobi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Day closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenobi did well to prevent Day getting side control.

Kenobi has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Day throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenobi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenobi tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Day wants to control but Kenobi is keeping him busy.
Day working the ground and pound but Kenobi is defending the strikes.
Kenobi is looking to reverse the position.
Kenobi is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Kenobi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kenobi is pushing Day's head away, looking to escape. Day manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day scoring with punches and elbows.
Day is chipping away with strikes.
Day working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kenobi is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
Day happy to just control the position for now.
Day creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kenobi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Day working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Day darts in trying to clinch
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a body shot
and Day counters with a body kick that stops Kenobi in his tracks momentarily.
We've been told by Kenobi's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Day.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenobi throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Day avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenobi circles away.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Day slips under a jab.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.#T1#
Kenobi scores with a body shot.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenobi as he avoids it easily.
Kenobi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Day misses with a left hand
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenobi lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Day walks into a left hand.
Day lands the left hand.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Day counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.#T2#
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body
and Day counters with a solid body kick.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Day throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Day in his tracks.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Kenobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Day digs a good hook to Kenobi's body. #T3#
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day is looking to clinch but Kenobi is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Kenobi avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Kenobi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenobi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Kenobi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenobi jabs Day to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Kenobi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenobi stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Day misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Day sees coming a mile off.
Day lands a jab to Kenobi's midsection.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day blocks a leg kick.
Day wants to clinch up but Kenobi keeps it at a distance.
Kenobi connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day looks for the body kick but Kenobi saw that one coming.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day misses with a body kick.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi thumps Day with a low kick.
Day tests Kenobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Kenobi throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 looks for a takedown but Kenobi sprawls well.
Kenobi throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi lands with a nice body punch.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Kenobi tries to land a leg kick but Day saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Day misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Day avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Kenobi slams his shin into Day's torso.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with an overhand left.
Kenobi lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Day throws a shot to the body.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenobi counters with a nice uppercut.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Kenobi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenobi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Day counter with a right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day scores with a spinning back kick!
Kenobi lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day cracks Kenobi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenobi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenobi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!

A very excited looking Obi Wan Kenobi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II     
Date:   Jul 25, 2021
#R1#
Day on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
Day moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams holding on.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Day working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Day tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams prevents Day from improving his position.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day is holding on to half guard well.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is stalling here. Day is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Day has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
Day wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams has a hand on Day's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Day takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Day raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Day controlling from mount.
Williams can't escape the position.
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Day trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Day raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Day lands a heavy elbow.
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day with a couple of short strikes.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.#SUB2#
Day working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Day wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Day with the ground and pound from mount.
Day wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Day to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Day postures up.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Day being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Day trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams is trying to control the position but Day postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Day tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Day tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #TD2#
Day throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Day finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williams trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. #T3#
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams distracts Day with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Day keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams stays in close to Day's body and controls the position.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Day gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Williams is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Williams pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Day is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams pulls Day in close to his closed guard and prevents Day from doing any damage or advancing position.
Day with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to control but Day passes easily into half guard.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day connects with a jab.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Day's guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams postures up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Williams postures up.
Day keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Day keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a jab to the nose.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day slips a straight right by Williams.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Day.
Day explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Day shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard. #REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard. #REVB#
Day sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day throwing strikes but missing.
Day stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Day.
I've got Day winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

Mikey Day very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu     
Date:   Jul 04, 2021
#R1#
Thomas lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Tom Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Day lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Day.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T1#
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Day.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
Day tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Day tightens his grip and picks Thomas up, before dumping him to the ground. Thomas manages to land in guard.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Day slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas is controlling Day's posture.
Day scoring with punches to the head and body.
Day working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Day working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas wants to stand but Day is controlling the position.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas seems keen to control Day's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Day throws a good cross that connects.
Day explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Day.#CL2#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action. #TD2#
Thomas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Day is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thomas to the mat. Thomas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas is pulling down on Day's head. It's preventing any offense from Day, at least for the moment.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully. #ES#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Day has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas. #T4#
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Thomas wants to stall.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Day has Thomas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Day pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thomas tumbling to the mat - Day dives into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Day is controlling him. #ES#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Day has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Day counters with a solid body kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.#TD2#
Day decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Day seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Thomas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Day has passed into side control.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Day off and has taken his back!
Day looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Day rolls, trying to escape but Thomas keeps control of the position.
Thomas throwing strikes and Day squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. #SU#
Thomas is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Thomas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Day. #T2#
Day slips under a jab from Thomas.
Day throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range. #TD2#
Day gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas pushes Day away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Day gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thomas wants to control but Day postures up.
Day is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Thomas pushes Day away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Day gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Day throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thomas wants to control but Day postures up.
Day trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas gets full guard.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.#T4#
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 pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Day is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Day is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Day prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Thomas is in trouble now - Day has advanced to mount!
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Day isn't that keen on the idea.
Day lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Day content just to control the position here.
Thomas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Mikey Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Day closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.

Thomas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Day is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Day has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thomas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Day has the hooks in. Thomas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Day avoiding Thomas 's attempts to control his hands.
Day trying to control momentarily.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Day lands strikes to the head.
Thomas staying busy and making it hard for Day to control.
Thomas trying to get back to his feet but Day is in full control for now. #ES#
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Day off. It looks like it's working - Day slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Thomas displaying calm under pressure there. #CL#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas blocking some punches. #T2#
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. #TD2#
Day has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Day manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Day is working away from the top position though.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Day wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy. #ES#
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Day is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day. #T3#
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Day.
Thomas taking a breather.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thomas can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Thomas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas wants to stand up but Day is controlling him.
Tom Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Day looking to pass the guard.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Day is having none of it.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.#ES#
Thomas pushes Day off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Day dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Day has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mikey Day!

Mikey Day gave a mention to PWNAGE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Day takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Day stalling. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES#
Sitsongrit kicks Day off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Day misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Day slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Day misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Day fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Day is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
Day postures up.
Day prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Day working some strikes from top position.
Day controlling from the top position.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Day gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Day back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Day wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Day.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Day.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Day to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Day blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Day.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head. #ROC#Day is rocked!
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!
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit presses Day against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Day to his knees! Sitsongrit keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Yodsawan Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Udomprecha punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Day clinches with his opponent.
Udomprecha can't break the clinch.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Udomprecha tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Udomprecha tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Udomprecha's efforts to push away.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Udomprecha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Udomprecha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha misses with a hook
letting Day counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha misses with a looping left.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udomprecha.#T1#
Udomprecha misses with a looping right.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Udomprecha gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Udomprecha can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Udomprecha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Udomprecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Udomprecha trying to control the position here.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Udomprecha wants to stand and escape but Day is having none of it.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Udomprecha keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Day.
Udomprecha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Udomprecha works Day's body with a nice hook.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Udomprecha throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Udomprecha counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Udomprecha throws out the jab.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day throws a push kick but Udomprecha slaps the foot to one side.
Udomprecha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Udomprecha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Udomprecha misses its intended target.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Udomprecha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Udomprecha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Udomprecha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Udomprecha lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Udomprecha tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Udomprecha to the ground. Udomprecha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Udomprecha throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Udomprecha ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Udomprecha misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Udomprecha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Udomprecha working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Udomprecha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udomprecha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day works on Udomprecha's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Day bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Udomprecha's head.
Udomprecha misses with a looping right.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
Udomprecha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
Day slips a jab from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha slips a straight right by Day.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Udomprecha is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day looks up at the clock and then as Udomprecha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Day smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Udomprecha wants to control but Day postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Day's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Day is working for a submission of some sort.
Day is nestled in close to Udomprecha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day controlling the pace.
Udomprecha is positioning himself well to prevent Day advancing to mount.
Day trying to control from half guard but Udomprecha is working away.
Nice strikes from Day there.
Udomprecha won't allow Day to pass to mount.
Udomprecha wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
Day looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Udomprecha stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Udomprecha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Udomprecha's shoulder, as Udomprecha tries to avoid the shot.
Udomprecha scores with a head kick.
Udomprecha missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Udomprecha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Udomprecha misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day jabs Udomprecha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Udomprecha lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udomprecha looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range. #TD#
Day shoots in and bounces Udomprecha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Udomprecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Udomprecha lands with a cross.
Udomprecha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Udomprecha staying out of range there.
Day is looking to clinch.
Udomprecha throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Udomprecha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udomprecha lands a slapping body shot.
Udomprecha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Udomprecha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Udomprecha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Udomprecha throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Day forces Udomprecha back against the cage and clinches.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Udomprecha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Udomprecha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Udomprecha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Udomprecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Udomprecha lands a right hook to the body.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Udomprecha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Udomprecha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Udomprecha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Day moves forwards but Udomprecha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
Udomprecha throws a sloppy head kick
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Udomprecha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Day clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to work over Udomprecha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day misses with the head strike.
Udomprecha blocks a body shot from Day.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day lands a hook that snaps the head of Udomprecha backwards.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Udomprecha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Udomprecha controls his hands.
Udomprecha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Udomprecha gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Udomprecha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udomprecha tries a body shot but Day blocks it. #BC2#
Udomprecha breaks from the clinch.
Day throws a lazy body kick
and Udomprecha counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Udomprecha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Udomprecha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day misses with a straight right.
Udomprecha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day wants to free his trapped foot but Udomprecha is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Day controlling the action here.
Day'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.
Udomprecha missing with punches from the bottom.
Day stalling away here and it's allowed Udomprecha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paw Paw Udomprecha.
I think Day has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

Mikey Day took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Matonen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day sizes up Matonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Day.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matonen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matonen defends well and Day ends up having to push Matonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day keeps control of Matonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Matonen circles away.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Day.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen misses with an uppercut.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Matonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Matonen misses.
Day goes for a double leg but Matonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matonen continues to drive forward.
Matonen is working Day over against the cage.
Matonen leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matonen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Matonen lands a left hand.
Matonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
A short uppercut from Matonen.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
A short right from Day.
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.#T4#
Matonen throws a head kick that misses
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matonen walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day misses with a hook
and Matonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day jabs at Matonen's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matonen but Matonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Matonen stops Day from passing to mount.
Matonen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to control the position but Matonen is working away.
Matonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Matonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matonen.
Day looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Day wants to control from the top but Matonen keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well. #T3#
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mikey Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Usko Matonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Day darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Day controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Day looking to sit in guard and control but Matonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Day being controlled here, momentarily.
Matonen wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Day connects with the punch.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matonen's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Day. #T1#
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Matonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matonen! But no joy.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day cracks Matonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Matonen defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Matonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Day is controlling the pace.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day trying to advance position but Matonen counters by regaining guard.
Matonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Matonen pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Day controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matonen, as that shot connected. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day sizes up Matonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Matonen as Day shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day misses the jab.
Matonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mikey Day made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Usko Matonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Another decision lost?'.

 

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Ky Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Ky Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Day.
Day pushes Ky Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Day to the mat.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but instead Day has moved into half guard.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.
Day in the domination position with Ky Jr hanging on.
Ky Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ky Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Day seems content to control.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Day's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Day postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ky Jr wants to clinch.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ky Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ky Jr tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Day displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ky Jr. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikey Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ky Jr fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky Jr is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
A big left from Day misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr shoots and misses
and Day counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ky Jr thinking. #TD2#
Ky Jr scores with a takedown into Day's guard.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ky Jr.
And Day counters with a quick kick to the body but Ky Jr blocks it.#CL2#
Ky Jr clinches up with Day and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Ky Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the cage.
Day lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ky Jr or not.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day digs a right hand into Ky Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ky Jr's gas tank.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day misses with some punches.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day is pressed up against the cage. Ky Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Day down to the mat. Day avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Day appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikey Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day takes a swing at Ky Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ky Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Ky Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ky Jr is looking to clinch.
Jab from Day.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Day counters with a body kick.
Mikey Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Ky Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Ky Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ky Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ky Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ky Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Ky Jr is rocked!
Ky Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Day gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ky Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Day thanked PWNAGE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Backman looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Backman is looking for the big counter here.
Backman blocks a jab.
A big right from Backman misses.
Nice uppercut there from Day.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Backman blocking some punches.
Backman prevents a body shot from Day.
Backman lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A short right from Day.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Backman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Backman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Backman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Day has Backman pressed against the cage, preventing Backman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day misses with some punches.
Backman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Day seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Backman can turn it around.
Backman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Backman breaks the clinch.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Day is looking to clinch.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Backman moves out of range easily.
Day avoids the body shot from Backman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman misses with a wild combination.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backman cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Backman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day lands a nice hook to Backman's body. Backman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman misses with a straight left.
Day scores with a nice body kick.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day lands a head kick!
Day jabs at Backman's body.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Backman. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Backman lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Day easily slips into full mount!
Day looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Backman wants to control but Day is having none of it.
Backman is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Backman misses with a straight right.
Day wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Backman, pushing him back against the cage.
Backman throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Backman.
A hook to the body from Day.
Day prevents a body shot from Backman.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Day.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day is working Backman over against the cage.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Backman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Backman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Backman.
Backman misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Day.
Backman prevents a body shot from Day.
Day works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day working aggressively here.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Backman.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Day prevents a body shot from Backman.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Backman lands with a right to the head.
Backman working aggressively here.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day blocking some punches.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day blocks a body shot from Backman.
Day works on Backman's body with a couple of short punches.
Day tries to work over Backman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Backman tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Backman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backman's elbow.
Backman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Backman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Backman misses with some punches.
Backman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Backman is rocked!
A short left from Day.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Backman blocks an uppercut.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Backman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Day up against the cage.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nice body punch from Day - that landed with a thud.
Day misses with the head strike.
Backman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day lands a body punch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Backman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Backman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Backman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Day.
Backman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman trying to stall but Day improves his position.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day lands an uppercut.
A short left from Day.
Day creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Backman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Backman drops to his knees and Day pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mikey Day made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Suf     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Day clobbers Matonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron Sharpens Iron in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day misses with a body punch
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Day steps away.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fails with the takedown
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Day! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
An out of breath Usko Matonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
A head kick misses from Day.
Day throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Branko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Branko.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Day holds on and takes a little breather.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Branko has gone for a leg lock! Day slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Branko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Day engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Branko 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Branko has an active guard here but Day has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Day.
Day seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Branko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Day jumps into side control!
Branko being controlled for a moment.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day advances to full mount.
Branko is trying to escape the mount.
Day controlling the pace for now.
Branko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Branko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
Day sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Branko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Day.
Day misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Day defends well and Branko ends up having to push Day into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Day feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Branko is trying to drag Day to the mat but Day just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branko is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Day is defending well.
Branko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Branko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Day is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Branko goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Branko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Day as he avoids it easily.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branko doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Day cracks a nice hook into Branko's ribs.#TD#
Branko scores with a takedown into Day's guard.
Day controlling Branko's posture.
Day is continuing to stall.
Branko won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Branko is looking to advance position but Day has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Day cracks Branko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Day punishing his opponent with strikes.
Day controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Day has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Day prevents Branko from getting the reversal.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day tries to control but Branko wriggling away.
Branko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day tests Branko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Day as Branko shoots in.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Branko prevents a body shot from Day.
Day lands a body punch.
Mikey Day seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Day.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Day lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Branko or not.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branko wants to take the fight to the mat but Day manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Day cracks Branko with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Day.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branko backwards.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head. #TD#
Branko jumps guard and drags Day to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Branko can't keep his opponent in guard - Day advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Day works his way into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day lands an elbow.
Branko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Branko trying to get back to full guard but Day takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Branko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Day content just to control the position here. #T3#
Branko can't escape the position.
Day trying to control but Branko is having none of it.
Day prevents Branko from getting the reversal.
Day controlling his opponent.
Day unloading with bombs!#T4#
Day postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Branko looks a forlorn figure.
Day controlling from mount.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Day jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Branko is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Branko and Day has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day gets to mount! Branko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davdio Branko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

Mikey Day very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Colucci     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Day on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alligator.
Alligator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alligator manages to avoid it.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alligator. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alligator fakes the leg kick and cracks Day in the body.
A slow jab from Alligator misses its intended target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alligator prevents a body shot from Day.
Alligator misses with the head strike.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alligator's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alligator.
Day misses with a body punch. #T1#
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Alligator.
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alligator after a bit of a struggle.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Alligator blocking some punches.
Alligator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alligator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not. #TD#
Day works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alligator controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alligator is controlling Day's posture.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Day slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator gets back to full guard.
Day slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Day being controlled here momentarily.
Day stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position. #T3#
Alligator managing to control the position.
Day is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Day.#CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day pushes Alligator back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alligator tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alligator wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.#T4#
Day misses with a body punch.
Day pushes Alligator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alligator blocks an uppercut.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Alligator controls the action.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alligator's elbow.
Alligator gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alligator smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day slows the pace down.
Day trying to control the position but Alligator is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alligator throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alligator swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Some wild striking there from Alligator.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alligator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alligator.
Alligator throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day checks a low kick from Alligator.
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alligator thows a leg kick but Day checks it #CL#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Day.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day tries for a takedown but Alligator manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Day is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alligator to keep the fight standing.
Alligator wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Day.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Alligator controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Alligator.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Day.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alligator gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day digs a right hand into Alligator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alligator's gas tank.
Day tries a body shot but Alligator blocks it. #T2#
Alligator prevents a body shot from Day.
Alligator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day goes for a takedown attempt but Alligator pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alligator throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Alligator throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Day wants to clinch.
Alligator throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Alligator throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alligator avoids the body shot from Day.
Day is looking to clinch but Alligator is avoiding it.
Alligator throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Alligator moves away and avoids it.
Day wants to clinch
letting Alligator counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nice shot by Day.
Day sizes up Alligator with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alligator just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator misses with a wild body shot.
Alligator misses with a few strikes there.
Day avoids the body shot from Alligator.
Alligator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alligator throws a leg kick but Day moved away.
Alligator throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alligator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alligator throws a body shot but no joy.
Alligator swinging wildly here.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Alligator's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Alligator throws a low kick but Day avoids it.#TD#
Day fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alligator sprawls well initially but Day persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alligator is looking to get back to is feet but Day passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alligator looking for a sweep but Day has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alligator for as long as he can get away with.
Alligator tries to reverse the position but Day maintains control.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Day throws a hook but Alligator avoids it easily.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alligator can do to turn this around?
Day misses with an uppercut. Alligator saw that one coming.
Day is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Day takes a swing at Alligator's ribcage but misses.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alligator's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Alligator. Those never looked like landing.
Alligator missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Alligator looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Alligator just gets out of the way.#TD#
Day gets a double leg takedown into Alligator's guard.
Day is standing up over Alligator. Alligator looks to escape but Day dives into side control.
Alligator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#REVB#
Alligator tries to escape but Day is in control.
Alligator is trying to escape the position but Day is controlling the position.
Alligator is trying to get back to half guard.
Alligator isn't going anywhere.
A lull in the action here as Day stalls from top position.#T1#
Day tries to advance to mount but can't.
Day working away.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it. #SUB#
Day working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Day tries to move to mount but Alligator blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day wants to control but Alligator is keeping him busy.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day takes a little break here. Alligator wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Day trying to control the position but Alligator is working away. #SUB#
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alligator gets back to half guard.#T3#
Day wants to pass to mount but Alligator is defending the position.
Day stalling.
Day wants to pass to mount but Alligator is defending the position.
Alligator is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alligator is trying to stand back up but Day is controlling him
Day scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg. #SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alligator defends it well.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mikey Day made sure he mentioned PWNAGE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Black Alligator was interviewed post fight and said 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh....... You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time.... I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sole     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee walks into a jab.
Dee is looking to chop away at Day's legs.
Dee with the inside leg kick.
Day takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Day clinches.
Dee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day misses with some punches.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Dee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dee lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Dee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Dee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dee blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards. #T1#
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Dee controls his hands.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Dee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day misses with some punches.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Dee blocks an uppercut.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dee on the inside.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dee.
Day working aggressively here.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Dee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day digs a right hand into Dee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dee's gas tank.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Dee blocking some punches.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Dee.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Day misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dee misses with some punches.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Dee's head.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dee scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dee can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Dee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dee wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Day slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Dee has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
Dee keeps the fight on the outside.
Dee throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dee.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee lands a head kick. Day smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Dee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day wants to clinch up but Dee keeps it at a distance.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day slips a straight right by Dee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Dee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Day lands a jab to Dee's midsection.
Day throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee misses with a low kick.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Dee connects with a crisp jab.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dee connects with a solid leg kick.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day swings for the body but Dee moves out of range.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dee throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Dee throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day tries to clinch up.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Dee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Dee goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Day closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Day in particular looking to stall.
Day wants to take a breather but Dee is having none of it. #T2#
Day stops Dee from getting back to his feet.
Dee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Day is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.
Dee wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
Day is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dee tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Dee tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Dee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day motions for Dee to come forward. Day throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day tries to clinch there but Dee circles away.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Day appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee.
Day throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.#T4#
Day connects with a body shot that sends Dee's belly button to the back.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that.
Day controlling the position from side mount.
Dee tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Dee tries to improve position but can't.
Day working away.
Day trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Day throws the kick towards the body but Dee avoids it.
Dee throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Dee. That snapped Day's head back.
Day throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Day forces Dee back against the cage and clinches.
Day misses with a body punch. #TD#
Day tightens his grip and picks Dee up, before dumping him to the ground. Dee manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dee moves out of range as Day strikes.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Dee misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Day. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dee. Dee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick.
Dee lands with a slapping head kick.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands an uppercut.
Dee lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Day.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee scores with a hook to the body.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Day looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Dee manages to break the clinch.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dee circles away quickly and effectively.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Day takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dee throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dee cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day looks to land a right hand but Dee moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Day takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
Day lands with a straight right. Dee didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Dee connects with a looping right hand.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Dee jabs at Day's body.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Dee dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dee.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee misses with a right hand #CL#
and Day moves into the clinch.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Dee cracks Day with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Day.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee blocks a body shot from Day.
Dee misses with some punches.
Day is trying to pull guard but Dee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!

A relieved looking Klay Dee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Winston     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Dilbrandt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Day misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Day is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Day has managed to clinch.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Dilbrandt letting Day take a breather here.
Dilbrandt is struggling to control the position.
Dilbrandt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Dilbrandt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Dilbrandt.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Day turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Day manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Day has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Dilbrandt is not content to let Day control the position.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dilbrandt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dilbrandt prevents Day from moving into mount.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day working away.
Dilbrandt tries to improve position but can't.
Day slows the pace down. #T3##SUB#
Day thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Day takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dilbrandt's legs.
Day staying calm.
Day trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Day is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Day tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Day has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt keeps trying to improve his position.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Day wants to pass to mount but Dilbrandt is defending the position.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is trying to control. Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day lands with a punch from half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Day controlling the action here.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Day's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Day's back!
Day tries to escape but Dilbrandt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dilbrandt avoiding Day 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Day's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Dilbrandt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dilbrandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Day is in bad spot here.
Dilbrandt punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dilbrandt trying to control momentarily.
Dilbrandt is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Day trying to control the hands but Dilbrandt won't let him. #T4#
Dilbrandt just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dilbrandt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Day wants to control his opponent's hands but Dilbrandt gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dilbrandt has the hooks in. Day is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Day covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Day.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Day is rocked!#CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day can't get the takedown.
Day is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt gets underhooks to prevent Day's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day has Dilbrandt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilbrandt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dilbrandt lands with a short shot to the head.
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dilbrandt after a bit of a struggle.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dilbrandt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dilbrandt counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Day! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dilbrandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SMASH: White vs Cup     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.#TD2#
Day gets a double leg takedown into Spencer's guard.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but Day passes into half guard. #REVR#
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spencer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.
Day with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Day is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spencer sees it coming and defends easily.
Day thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Day passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spencer!
Day controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Spencer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Day throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Spencer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Day raining down hammerfists from mount.
Day with the ground and pound from mount.
Day controlling from the full mount.
My spies in Gym inform me that Day has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Day punching from mount but Spencer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Day controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Day is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spencer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day landing strikes from the mount.
Day content just to control the position here. #T4#
Let's hope that Day has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Day might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Day lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Day misses with a looping left.
Spencer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day connects with a jab.#CL2#
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spencer, pushing him back against the cage.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spencer gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Day has picked Spencer up - he's going for a ride! Day dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Day controlling the action here.#T1#
Day is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Day working Spencer over with strikes.
Day trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer is looking to escape.
Spencer won't allow Day to pass to mount.
Day sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spencer defends it well.
Day is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Day looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Day with shots to the head and body - Spencer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Day controlling from the full mount.
Day's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More stalling from Day.
Day lands a nice shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spencer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Day.
Day controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range. #CL2#
Spencer tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day has Spencer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spencer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Day - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Day is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spencer to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day looking for a takedown.
Sam Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Day jumps guard but Spencer stands there with Day around his waist. Day gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Spencer is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spencer down to the mat. Spencer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Day gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
Day is trying to drag Spencer to the mat but Spencer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Day has Spencer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spencer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2#
Day pulls guard effortlessly.
Sam Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
Spencer throws a big elbow that misses.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spencer is fighting to break Day's control of his arms but Day is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Day content to control rather than advance.
Mikey Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day is continuing to stall.
Yet more stalling tactics from Day.#T4#
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.
Spencer looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab. #TD2#
Day throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Day is in Spencer's guard.
Day not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Day thanked PWNAGE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Strålman sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Day looking to score a takedown here. Strålman is defending well but Day drives through and ends up in Strålman's guard.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
Strålman pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Day seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Day wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strålman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.#CL2#
Strålman forces Day back against the cage and clinches.
Day wants a takedown.
Day is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman tries a body shot but Day blocks it. #BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.#T2#
Strålman lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strålman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strålman scores with a jab.
Day throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strålman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day shoots and misses
and Strålman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Day is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Strålman.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strålman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strålman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.#CL#
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman wants to break free but Day has control. #T4##TD#
Day pulls guard.
Strålman wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Day looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strålman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day is pulling down on Strålman's head. It's preventing any offense from Strålman, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Strålman instigates a clinch.
A short right from Strålman.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day can't get the takedown.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day looking for a takedown. #BC#
Day breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Strålman pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day taking a breather.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day trying to stall but Strålman improves his position. #TD#
Day gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Strålman 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.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Day is looking to pass into half guard but Strålman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Strålman is in guard.#REVB#
Strålman preventing the sweep. #T2#
Day wants to improve his position but instead Strålman has moved into half guard.
Day won't allow Strålman to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strålman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Day tries to get to full guard but Strålman has control of the leg.
Strålman wants to stand up but Day is controlling the position. #T3#
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Day controls Strålman momentarily but Strålman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Day drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Day is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Day - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strålman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strålman swivels and escapes.
Strålman misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strålman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day tries to move to mount but Strålman blocks the move with his legs.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Strålman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Strålman.#TD#
Day feints and as Strålman raises his hands in defense, Day changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is stalling in the full guard.
Day wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Day controlling from the top position.
Day wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Day is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Day clinches.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strålman prevents it.
Strålman can't break the clinch. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day is trying to pull guard but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Day tries to pull guard but Strålman holds him up against the cage and eventually Day drops back down to his feet.
Strålman lands a left hand.
Strålman can't break the clinch. #T3#
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strålman wants to stall.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strålman tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
Strålman slowing the pace effectively.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Day is trying to pull guard but Strålman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman is working Day over against the cage.#BC2#
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strålman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Strålman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!

Anton Strålman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GC 360 Sideman vs Merel     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Day is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Day blocking some punches.
Day tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands a body shot.
Day tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Day scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Day working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Day is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Thomas is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully. #ES#
Thomas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day throws a leg kick
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Day with the inside leg kick.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 the body punch
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tom Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Day has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Day is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Day misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Day lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Day scores with a nice strike.
Day wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Day swings widly with a right hand
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Day is rocked!
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Day tries to clinch
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?#CL2#
Day has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Thomas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Day seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Tom Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Day tries to clinch up
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Day misses.
Day throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Day looks to clinch
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tom Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?#T2##CL2#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Day drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.#CL2#
Day pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day wants to clinch.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.#T3#
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Day is predictable there
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Day fails with the takedown.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Thomas counter with a right hand. #T4#
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Day looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range. #CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Thomas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
A short left from Day.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Day gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Day is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day walks straight into a right hand from Thomas - that's dropped him! Thomas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Day from any more punishment! Day complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GC 358 Giant vs Krieg     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Palpatine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palpatine lands an overhand right.
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Palpatine missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day checks a low kick from Palpatine.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Palpatine's guard.
Day wants to control from the top but Palpatine keeps moving.
Palpatine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Day is controlling him.
Day is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Day has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Day looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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.#CL#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Palpatine.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Palpatine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Palpatine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day tries to pull guard but Palpatine won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Day gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Palpatine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Day is keen to just control but Palpatine is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Day seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Palpatine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Still in half guard, Day seems content to control.#SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Palpatine defends it well.
Day wants to control but Palpatine is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palpatine sprawls well. Palpatine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Day gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Day closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Palpatine makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Day tries to clinch up but Palpatine circles away and keeps his distance.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Day closes the distance but Palpatine moves to the side
and Palpatine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.#TD#
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Palpatine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day controls the position.
Palpatine is not content to let Day control the position.
Day is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Palpatine's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sheev Palpatine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Palpatine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Day misses with a leg kick
enabling Palpatine to counter with a crisp jab.
Palpatine tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Palpatine motions for Day to come forward. Palpatine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palpatine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palpatine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Day throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palpatine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palpatine was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Palpatine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palpatine looks to land a combination. Day sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sheev Palpatine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day lands with a nice combination. Palpatine backs away looking to recover.
Palpatine misses with a hook.
Day darts in trying to clinch
and Palpatine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day misses with a combination
and Palpatine counters with a straight right hand.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palpatine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheev Palpatine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palpatine but Palpatine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Day misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Palpatine. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Palpatine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Day shoots in and drives through. Palpatine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day tries a low kick but Palpatine avoids it.
Day misses with a right hand
and Palpatine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palpatine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palpatine wants it to stay on the feet.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palpatine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palpatine slips under a jab.
Palpatine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Day.
Day tries to clinch up but Palpatine circles away and keeps his distance.
Palpatine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Day is looking to slow Palpatine down with leg kicks.
Palpatine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palpatine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palpatine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palpatine lands with a straight right. Day didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palpatine defends it nicely.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Palpatine counters with a nice uppercut.
Day misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Palpatine misses.
Palpatine moves away from the strike by Day.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day. #CL#
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Palpatine.
Palpatine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Palpatine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Palpatine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Day clinches up with Palpatine and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palpatine is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Palpatine manages to break the clinch.
Palpatine thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Day swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palpatine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palpatine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Day is rocked!
Palpatine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palpatine steps in with a hook that catches Day right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Palpatine follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Day looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheev Palpatine!
Sheev Palpatine gave a mention to Distinct Label in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shain defends well and Day ends up having to push Shain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shain swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
It looked like Shain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shain counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Shain gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
Shain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shain misses its target.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Day slips under a jab.#T1#
Shain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day with a nice cross.
Day cracks Shain with an open hand slap.
Shain keeps the fight on the outside.
Day tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Day fails with the takedown
and Shain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Shain pushes him off.
It looked like Shain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Shain moves away and avoids it.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day looks to land a body kick but Shain moved away.
Day scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shain counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Day clinches.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shain misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Shain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Shain throws an elbow but it misses.
Shain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day avoids a wild elbow strike from Shain.
Shain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day blocking some punches.
Shain working aggressively here. #T3#
Day has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shain after a bit of a struggle.
Shain pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Day has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shain is trying to keep an underhook but Day manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Day wants to control but Shain is keeping him busy.
Day content to control rather than advance.
Day wants to pass to mount but Shain is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Day lands a nice short elbow.
Shain is trying is best to control the position here.
Shain wants to control but Day is keeping busy. #T4#
Shain is trying to get back to full guard.
Shain is working hard here to advance position.
Day slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shain lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Day has Shain up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Day pulls Shain into guard.
Day has Shain pulled in close to control his posture.
Shain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Day is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shain 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.
Day wants to pass the guard but Shain is keeping the position.
Day trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
Shain is trying to keep Day in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shain 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.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shain is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Day misses with a shot to the body
and Shain counters with a stiff right hand.
Day tries to clinch up.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day tries for a takedown but Shain circles away easily
letting Shain counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Day forces Shain back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Shain misses with a knee strike.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Shain back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Shain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shain misses with an elbow strike.
Shain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day is working for takedown but Shain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Day pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Shain won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Shain trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is pulling down on Shain's head. It's preventing any offense from Shain, at least for the moment.
Day is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Shain dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Day. #CL2#
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shain working aggressively here.
Shain lands a body punch.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shain.
Shain working aggressively here.
A short right from Shain on the inside.
Shain working aggressively here.
Sampson Shain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Shain tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Shain has double underhooks.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sampson Shain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Shain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shain scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Shain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Day has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shain is trying to keep an underhook but Day manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throwing shots but Shain is blocking nicely.
Day is looking to advance position but Shain won't allow it.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Day trying to control the action but Shain is working from the bottom. #T3#
Day with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shain won't allow Day to pass to mount.
Day wants to take a breather but Shain is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shain, pushing him back against the cage.
Day has Shain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shain misses with a punch to the body.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Shain.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Shain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Shain throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Day prevents a body shot from Shain.
Shain throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shain.
A short right from Shain. #TD2#
Day has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shain regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Shain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Day tries to clinch there but Shain circles away.
Day dives in and grabs Shain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shain pushes down on Day's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Shain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Shain!

 

Event: GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Day drives through with a takedown into guard.
Day stops Barbosa from standing up.
Day slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Day trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Day has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Day is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Day is looking to advance position but Barbosa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Barbosa is going to stand back up.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Barbosa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Day.
Barbosa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Day misses with a body shot. #T3##CL#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Barbosa stalling.
Day looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa. #TD#
Day pulls Barbosa into guard.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barbosa wants to stand but Day has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Day pulls Barbosa in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Barbosa wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Day managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Day fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a right hand. #TD#
Day is trying to trip Barbosa. He has hold of a leg but Barbosa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Day persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Day wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Day is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Day stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbosa being controlled for a moment.
Day working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barbosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Day asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barbosa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
Day wants to control the pace but Barbosa is squirming around nicely.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Day controlling the pace for now.
Day won't let Barbosa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Day seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barbosa for as long as he can get away with.
Day landing strikes from the mount and Barbosa is in trouble! #T4#
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day throws a sloppy strike and Barbosa uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Barbosa has ended up in Day's guard.
Day controlling Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Day's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Day takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Day shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to clinch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Day clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. #ROC2#Day is rocked!
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa is stalling here.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa slowing the pace effectively.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to control Day's arms but Day gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barbosa has his back to the cage.
Day tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa pushes Day against the cage. Barbosa is working some dirty boxing. Barbosa pushes off with a quick right hook! Day goes down! Day tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barbosa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
Edson Bidon Barbosa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 350 ?? vs ??     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Gozen lands.
Gozen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day throws the left hand but Gozen avoids the punch easily.
Gozen misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gozen lands a right hook to the body.
Gozen tries to land a leg kick but Day saw it coming and moves away.
Day lands with a cross.
Day shoots for a takedown but Gozen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gozen misses.
Nice defenses there by Day.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Gozen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Day has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gozen scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Day is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozen pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Day tries for a takedown but Gozen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gozen can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Gozen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gozen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Day prevents a body shot from Gozen.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen misses with a punch to the body.
Gozen is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gozen down to the mat. Gozen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Gozen.
Gozen works Day's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Gozen finds it's target.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gozen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gozen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gozen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gozen counters with a nice leg kick.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Day is rocked!#T2#
Gozen drops Day with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gozen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GC 348 ?? vs ??     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Yung throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Day has managed to clinch.
Yung misses with a body punch.
Yung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Day slams his shin into Yung's torso.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung connects with a leg kick.
Yung lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1##CL#
Day forces Yung back against the cage and clinches.
Yung wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Day pulls guard successfully.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yung postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Yung won't allow Day to sweep him here. #T2#
Yung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yung throws a big elbow that misses.
Yung stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yung postures up.
Yung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yung.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Day working a defensive guard here.
Yung throws a strike but Day rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Day won't allow Yung to sweep him here.
Day stays in close to Yung's body and controls the position.
Yung working a defensive guard but Day manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yung keeps working.
Yung prevents Day from moving into mount.
We've been hearing that Day has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Yung is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
Day in side control, throwing shots but Yung defends.
You can see the frustration on Yung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yung seems a little lost for a moment, as Day dominates the positioning.
Yung is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yung can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Day tries to clinch but Yung moves out of range.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yung swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yung, pushing him back against the cage.
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day jumps guard but Yung turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yung prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Yung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Yung looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yung checks a leg kick.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yung throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yung.#CL#
Day has Yung up against the cage in a clinch.
Yung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Yung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yung prevents the takedown attempt.
Yung tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Yung back against the cage.
Yung presses Day against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yung is trying to drag Day to the mat but Day just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Day is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Yung taking a breather.
Yung slows down the pace here.
Day prevents a body shot from Yung.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yung checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day slips a straight right by Yung.
Mikey Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Yung misses its intended target.
Day drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yung sprawls and moves away.
Day closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
David Yung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Day pushes Yung up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yung working hard to break the clinch.
Yung tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Yung back against the cage.
Yung controlling the action here for a moment.
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yung trying to control the position but instead, Day has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung into the cage.
Yung struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Yung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yung.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yung moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yung fails with the takedown.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yung replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Day blocks it well.
Yung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Yung.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day wants to clinch.
Day with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Day looks to land a combination. Yung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Day has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Day and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Day throws the left hand but Yung avoids the punch easily.
Yung misses with a low kick.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Yung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Yung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung is trying to maintain a safe position but Day gets an underhook and turns Yung into the cage.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Yung.
Yung is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Day keeps control of Yung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung prevents the takedown attempt.
Day prevents a body shot from Yung.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day tries for a takedown but Yung manages to get underhooks.
Yung stalling.
Day is working for takedown but Yung is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
David Yung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yung counters with a straight right hand.
Yung with the inside leg kick.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day misses with a straight right.
Yung throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
Yung is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yung down to the mat. Yung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Yung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day wants to clinch up but Yung keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Yung misses.
Day looks to clinch
and Yung counters with a left to the body.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Yung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Day.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day blocks a jab.
Yung is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Day is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yung.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Yung.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yung can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Day showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Day has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!

Mikey Day gave a mention to PWNAGE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thai but Thai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Thai misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day goes for a double leg but Thai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thai continues to drive forward.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Thai, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Thai against the cage but Thai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Thai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thai throws a counter high kick but Day was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thai misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Day clinches with his opponent.
Day takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Day wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Thai. #T2#
Day throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai lands a damaging elbow.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Thai working aggressively here.
Thai with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day stalling in the clinch.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai scores with a knee to the head.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Day's ribcage.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Day blocks an elbow strike.
Day lands a left hand.
Thai tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Day tries for a takedown but Thai manages to get underhooks.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Day lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thai smiles and moves away. #CL#
Thai takes the fight into the clinch.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Day has hold of one of Thai's legs. Thai is fighting the takedown attempt but Day gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
Thai has control of Day's left arm, preventing Day from doing any damage.
Thai 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.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Thai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Day controls the pace.
Thai has a closed guard, preventing Day from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Day shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai as he jumps to the side.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Thai's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.#CL2#
Day forces Thai back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day is trying to push Thai away but Thai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Day avoids the elbow strike from Thai, against the cage.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Day breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Thai gets a clinch.
Thai lands a left hand.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day looking for a takedown.
Thai can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Day is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.#TD2#
Day jumps into guard, dragging Thai to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Thai trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Day lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Day on the ground.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day prevents Thai from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Thai is looking to sweep but instead, Day has passed into half guard.
Day controlling the action here.
Thai is trying to stand back up but Day is controlling him
Day drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Thai moves into full guard.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Day trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Day trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Day wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Day slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Long Thai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thai misses with a head kick.
Day has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thai walks away with a smile on his face. Day gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Day shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Thai.
Thai takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.#T1#
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thai misses with a body shot
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Day drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Thai uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day cracks Thai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thai.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Day.
Thai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Thai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.#TD2#
Day shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Day was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thai holds on to Day's head and controls the position momentarily.
Day tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Day in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Day trying to control the action but Thai is working from the bottom. #T3#
Day is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mikey Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day working away.
Thai tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Day has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Day lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thai tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
Day controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Day wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thai, who protects the arm well.
Thai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Day is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Day lands a couple of good shots and Thai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mikey Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day gets his hands free as Thai looks to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Thai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!

 

Event: JAG Onslaught     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larkin is defended easily by Virus.
Larkin throws a hook but Virus avoids it easily.
Virus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virus can pounce on him.
Larkin tests Virus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Virus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Virus tries to buck Larkin off but Larkin is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virus is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it. #SUB2#
Larkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Larkin cracks Virus with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Larkin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Virus down.
Virus is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where Virus is right now.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard.
Larkin lands a nice forearm strike.
Virus is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Virus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back!
Larkin can't escape the position. #T2#
Larkin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Virus.
Larkin turns into Virus and is now in his guard.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virus is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Virus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Virus working for a triangle but Larkin defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Virus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larkin works his way into side control.
Virus is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Virus can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus tries to improve position but can't.
Larkin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Virus's legs.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Virus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Larkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Virus is defending well.
Virus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Virus actively working from the bottom here.
Virus is controlling Larkin's trapped leg to prevent Larkin from advancing to side control.
Larkin is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Virus defends it well.
Larkin winds up and cracks Virus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larkin slips a nice elbow through Virus's hands, connecting with Virus's forehead.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Virus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Virus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larkin is pushing down on Virus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Virus is fighting to maintain full guard but Larkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patty Larkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Larkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Virus won't allow it.
Larkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Virus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Virus defends it well.
Virus is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin is thwarting Virus's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Virus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Virus's head. #ROC2#
Virus is rocked!
Larkin lands a big elbow - Virus is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Larkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty Larkin!
A victorious Patty Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: JAG Point vs Cole     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Virus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arlington just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlington misses with a hook.
Arlington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virus manages to avoid it.
Arlington lands a nice shot to the body.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Virus moves into the clinch.
Arlington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Arlington jumps guard and drags Virus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virus wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
Virus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus controlling the position.
Arlington can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Virus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arlington tries to improve position but can't.
Virus trying to control the position but Arlington is working away.
Virus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arlington!
Arlington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus wants to take Arlington's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Virus goes for an armbar but Arlington turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Arlington. #T2#
Arlington looking to pass the guard.
Arlington is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Virus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arlington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arlington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlington passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Arlington is looking for a kimura but Virus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arlington to get the leverage.
Arlington is looking to take a break and control but Virus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arlington works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Arlington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Virus struggling a bit here.#T4#
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.
Virus gets back to half guard.
Virus tries to get to full guard but Arlington has control of the leg.
Arlington trying to control from half guard but Virus is working away.
Virus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arlington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arlington's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Virus.
Arlington wants to control his opponent's hands but Virus gets his hands free.
Arlington tries to escape but Virus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Arlington will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Virus avoids the body shot from Arlington.
Virus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlington is fending him off so far but Virus persists. Nope, Arlington circles away and we're back to standing.
Virus tries to clinch but Arlington moves out of range.
Virus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Virus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arlington.
An inside leg kick from Virus misses.
Virus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlington counters with a stiff right hand.
Virus looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlington is just out of range.
Arlington misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arlington but Arlington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corona Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlington swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Virus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arlington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Arlington is not content to let Virus control the position.
Arlington wants to control but Virus is keeping busy.
Corona Virus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Arlington is defending well.
Arlington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlington.
Virus wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Arlington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Virus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlington.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arlington is trying to improve his position.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Arlington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Virus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Virus throws an elbow but Arlington slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Arlington looking for a sweep but Virus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arlington wants to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Arlington is squirming around, avoiding Virus's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Virus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arlington has worked his arm free - good work by Arlington!
Virus wants to control but Arlington is keeping him busy.
Arlington tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Arlington tries to lock up and control but Virus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Virus fails to advance to Arlington's back.
Virus wants to control the pace but Arlington is squirming around nicely.
Virus unloading with bombs!
Virus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlington can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Virus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arlington has worked his arm free - good work by Arlington! #SUB#
Virus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Virus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arlington has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corona Virus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arlington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Virus throws a body punch but Arlington moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Arlington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arlington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virus tries to counter with a takedown but Arlington is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Arlington is predictable there #TD#
and Virus counters with a shoot takedown. Arlington fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Arlington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Arlington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Virus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Arlington.#SUB#
Virus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus tries to advance to mount but Arlington denies him. #T1#
Virus working away.
Arlington tries to bench press Virus off him but Virus keeps the position. #SUB#
Virus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arlington stops Virus from passing to mount. #SUB#
Virus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arlington is trying to control Virus's posture but Virus avoids it. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Virus tries for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
Arlington regains half guard.
Arlington is pressing down on Virus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arlington can't keep his opponent in guard - Virus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Virus is looking for a kimura but Arlington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virus to get the leverage.
Virus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Arlington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Virus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virus works his way into full mount! #T4#
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.
Arlington tries to hold on but Virus pushes him away.
Arlington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Virus wants to control but Arlington has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Arlington is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Virus connects with a nice short shot to Arlington's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corona Virus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Virus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Corona Virus!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Corona Virus!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Corona Virus!

Corona Virus wins by unanimous decision!

Corona Virus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: JAG Face-off     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1##CL#
Yoshida gets a clinch.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshida tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Yoshida wants the takedown. White Jr is fighting it off but Yoshida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in White Jr's guard against the cage.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yoshida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White Jr pulls Yoshida in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr 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.#T1#
Yoshida trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoshida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yoshida is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as White Jr shoots in.
White Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2##CL2#
White Jr rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White Jr.
White Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida pressing his opponent against the cage.
White Jr is trying to break the clinch but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
White Jr decides to pull guard.
White Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
White Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshida. #T3#
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida stalling away here and it's allowed White Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida landing with the ground and pound.
White Jr keeping full guard, as Yoshida tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White Jr is keeping the position for now.
White Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Yoshida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yoshida is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but White Jr defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr trying to control but Yoshida postures up.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Yoshida trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
White Jr won't allow Yoshida to pass to mount.
White Jr wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White Jr can do to turn this around?
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but White Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
White Jr has closed the distance and engaged Yoshida in a clinch.
Yoshida misses with the head strike. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
White Jr looking for a takedown.
White Jr lands a left hand.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida is stalling here.
Yoshida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but White Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
White Jr jumps guard.
White Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Yoshida wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from White Jr.
Yoshida trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White Jr is pulling down on Yoshida's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but White Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White Jr continues to drive forward.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and pushes White Jr back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
White Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
White Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
White Jr dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on White Jr's head and hops out.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White Jr misses with a looping right.#TD#
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
White Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida is staying active underneath White Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yoshida wants to improve his position but White Jr is controlling well. #T1#
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White Jr throws a strike but Yoshida avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida has White Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Yoshida throws his legs up looking for a submission but White Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Yoshida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida manages to work his way to half guard, despite White Jr's best efforts.#T2##SUB2#
White Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. White Jr eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
White Jr is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
White Jr is looking to stall here but Yoshida recovers full guard.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
White Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White Jr trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
White Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshida is keeping the position for now.
Yoshida looking to control.
White Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
White Jr lying in Yoshida's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Yoshida decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! White Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hitoshi Yoshida!
Hitoshi Yoshida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BFF 86: Grayce vs. Rey Roy III     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Jack connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Jack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshida doesn't seem phased though.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
Jack tried to counter with a leg kick but Yoshida avoided it.#T1#
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Jack looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range. #CL2#
Yoshida has managed to clinch.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Jack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida pushes Jack back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida prevents Jack from breaking the clinch.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jack.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida. #T2#
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Jack.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida is trying to maintain a safe position but Jack gets an underhook and turns Yoshida into the ropes.
Jack lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Yoshida can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Jack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Jack gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Jack manages to retain guard.
Yoshida postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Jack keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Yoshida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Yoshida throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a left to the body.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Taylor Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack connects with a leg kick. Yoshida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoshida takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T5#
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
As Yoshida backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T6#
Yoshida moves forwards but Jack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Jack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jack throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshida wants to counter the offense by Jack and move into the clinch position.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshida fails to land the takedown.
Taylor Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Yoshida.#T7#
Yoshida tries for a takedown but Jack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yoshida moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Jack connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily. #ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Yoshida's shoulder, as Yoshida tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Jack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yoshida seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yoshida.
Yoshida with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Yoshida shoots in.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Yoshida has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch. #T8##BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yoshida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jack, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Jack breaks the clinch.
Jack throws a leg kick that misses. #T9#
Jack feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
Jack swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yoshida somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Yoshida gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yoshida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jack rather than just go for the knockout.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Yoshida wants to counter with a clinch but Jack pushes him away.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Yoshida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Yoshida rushes Jack and presses him up against the ropes.#T1#
Yoshida tries to work over Jack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Yoshida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Yoshida is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jack throws a leg kick but Yoshida moved away.
Jack misses with a low kick as Yoshida jumps back.
Yoshida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Yoshida misses. #T2#
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Yoshida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Yoshida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoshida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jack. Jack obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Yoshida.
Yoshida has his takedown stuffed
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Yoshida backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jack.
Yoshida lands a jab to Jack's midsection.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Yoshida.
And Yoshida tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jack cracks Yoshida with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Yoshida falls to his knees and Jack doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Jack!
A very excited looking Taylor Jack made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Vega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Vega misses.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Yoshida changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vega misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Yoshida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vega is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vega tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Yoshida gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing that Yoshida has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yoshida's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida slips nicely into half guard.
Yoshida is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vega! #T2#
Vega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vega is just holding on here. Yoshida manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Yoshida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Yoshida looking to break Vega's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vega remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yoshida will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vega looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yoshida. #SUB#
Yoshida working for a choke but Vega reverses nicely into Yoshida 's guard. #T3##SUB#
Yoshida has his foot on Vega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vega works his way back into a safe position though.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yoshida working for a triangle but Vega defends it easily.
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Vega controlling him for the moment.
Vega trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is trying to keep Vega in close.
Vega trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Vega postures up. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vega defends well.
Vega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Yoshida had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vega defends it easily.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vega manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vega is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshida passes into half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vega wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
Vega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vega trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yoshida is pressing down on Vega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vega is holding on for now.
Vega is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshida sits in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vega wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida wants to take a breather but Vega is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vega.
Yoshida connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
Vega wants to clinch up but Yoshida keeps it at a distance.#T9#
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Vega tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Vega takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vega misses with the head strike.
Yoshida presses Vega against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida is working for takedown but Vega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoshida works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida is trying to stall.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Yoshida slips a jab from Vega.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Luis Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega misses with a looping left.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Vega lands a head shot.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Vega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Vega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida feinted with a counter takedown.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Vega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Yoshida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Yoshida is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vega.
A slow jab from Vega misses its intended target.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Yoshida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vega, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vega has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vega lands an uppercut.
Vega is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Vega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vega lands a right hand.
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!
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Vega throws a head punch that misses.
Hitoshi Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Yoshida can't get the takedown.
Vega misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Vega has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the ropes.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Vega blocking some punches.
Yoshida taking a breather. #TD#
Yoshida wants the takedown. Vega is fighting it off but Yoshida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vega's guard against the ropes.
Yoshida postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow. #SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshida defends it easily.
Yoshida passes Vega's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Vega wants to control the action here but instead Yoshida manages to pass to full mount!
Yoshida wants to control the pace but Vega is squirming around nicely.
Vega prevents Yoshida from taking his back.
Vega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vega is looking to escape.
Yoshida takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #T5##SUB#
Vega is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yoshida gets his way!
Vega staying busy and making it hard for Yoshida to control. #SUB#
Yoshida working for a choke but Vega is defending well. #SUB#
Yoshida has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
Vega tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Yoshida is persistently looking for the submission but Vega is defending it well.
Yoshida keeps control of the position as Vega tries to break free. #T7##SUB#
Yoshida is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vega is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vega just trying to survive but Yoshida is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Yoshida is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Vega is defending well though. Yoshida let's go of the attempt for now.
Luis Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Vega is trying to roll into a better position but Yoshida has get a rear naked choke and Vega is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
An out of breath Hitoshi Yoshida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida tries to clinch
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida darts in looking for a takedown but Golovkin gets double underhooks and turns Yoshida into the ropes.
Yoshida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida wants to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch position.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Golovkin won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Golovkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Golovkin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Golovkin prevents Yoshida from improving position. #SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Yoshida goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Golovkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yoshida's guard! Nice work there by Golovkin!
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a triangle but Golovkin pushes his legs off easily.
Golovkin is looking to stand up but Yoshida won't let him.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Golovkin postures up. #SUB2#
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Golovkin is proving a slippery customer.
Golovkin wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck.
Golovkin wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golovkin sprawls well. Golovkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yoshida gets slowly back to his feet.#T5#
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitoshi Yoshida.
Yoshida moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T6#
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Golovkin cracks Yoshida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golovkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Golovkin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Golovkin won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin prevents Yoshida from moving into mount.
Golovkin is trying to control Yoshida's posture but Yoshida avoids it.
Golovkin prevents Yoshida from moving into mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7##SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yoshida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Golovkin, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Yoshida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yoshida trying to control the position but Golovkin is working away. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yoshida goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Golovkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yoshida's guard! Nice work there by Golovkin! #T9#
Yoshida looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Golovkin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Golovkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Golovkin's back!#SUB2#
Yoshida tightening his grip on Golovkin, looking for the choke.
Will Yoshida go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for the choke from the back position but Golovkin is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hitoshi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yoshida tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Hitoshi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Yoshida misses with a hook
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Golovkin.#T2#
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Yoshida cracks Golovkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Golovkin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Golovkin is defending well.
Yoshida staying calm.#T3##SUB2#
Yoshida goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Golovkin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yoshida but great work by Golovkin.
Yoshida is trying to work for a sweep but Golovkin has mounted him!
Golovkin wants to control the pace but Yoshida is squirming around nicely.
Yoshida is looking to get to half guard.
Golovkin controlling his opponent. #T4#
Yoshida is trying to escape the mount.
Golovkin content just to control the position here.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Golovkin's attempts to control the action.
Golovkin controlling from mount. #T5#
Golovkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshida is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida tries to hold on but Golovkin pushes him away. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Golovkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshida keeps trying to improve his position.
Golovkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoshida is working to get back to half guard. #T7#
Yoshida tries to hold on but Golovkin pushes him away.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
Golovkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Golovkin's attempts to control the action. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida is trying to escape the mount.
Golovkin controlling from the full mount.
Yoshida tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Yoshida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshida is trying desperately to improve position.
Golovkin is trying to control here but Yoshida has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Golovkin has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Golovkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Yoshida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Golovkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Yoshida finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vadim Golovkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Golovkin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Golovkin is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yoshida is looking to advance position but Golovkin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Golovkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Yoshida regains half guard.
Golovkin wants to stand up but Yoshida is controlling the position. #T3#
Yoshida wants to control but Golovkin is keeping busy.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard but Golovkin has passed into side control.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Yoshida trying to remain calm as Golovkin controls from the top position.
Yoshida is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Golovkin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida tries to reverse the position but Golovkin maintains control.
Golovkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yoshida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Golovkin tries to control but Yoshida wriggling away.
Golovkin controlling his opponent.
Yoshida is working to get back to half guard. #T5#
Golovkin wants to control the pace but Yoshida is squirming around nicely.
Yoshida is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Golovkin tries to control but Yoshida wriggling away. #T6#
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.
Yoshida is working to get back to half guard.
Yoshida tries to hold on but Golovkin postures up.
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Hitoshi Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Golovkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoshida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoshida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshida working to try and regain half guard. #T8#
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.
Yoshida wants to hold on but Golovkin pushes him away.
Vadim Golovkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Golovkin's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Golovkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Golovkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!

Vadim Golovkin wins by unanimous decision!

Vadim Golovkin retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Vadim Golovkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: BFF 74: Nti vs. Coleman     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida throws a jab when Alkash was well out of range.
Alkash was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Alkash misses.
A jab from Alkash misses.
Yoshida throws a body punch but Alkash moves out of range.
Alkash thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Yoshida pushes Alkash up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alkash lands a left hand.
Yoshida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alkash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alkash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkash prevents a body shot from Yoshida. #BC#
Alkash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida lands a jab to Alkash's midsection.#CL2#
Yoshida darts in and clinches Alkash up against the ropes.#T1#
Alkash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida goes for a takedown attempt but Alkash pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alkash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkash keeps working.
Alkash is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at AK Beasties, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alkash trying to control but Yoshida postures up. #SUB2#
Yoshida wants to work for an arm triangle but Alkash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alkash wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
Alkash manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alkash is keeping the position for now.
Yoshida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alkash regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Alkash to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Alkash keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alkash is trying to keep Yoshida in close.
Alkash is pulling down on Yoshida's head to control his posture.
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Alkash is retaining full guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida wants to counter the offense by Alkash and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alkash enables Yoshida to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alkash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alkash controlling the position.#T5#
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Alkash is keeping the position.
Alkash trying to control the position.
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alkash is keeping the position for now.
Alkash is trying to keep Yoshida in close. #SUB#
Alkash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yoshida defends it easily.#SUB#
Alkash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T6#
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.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alkash is trying to keep Yoshida in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alkash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Alkash settles back down.
Alkash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshida finds it's way round the side to connect with Alkash's head.
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alkash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Alkash throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Alkash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Yoshida shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alkash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alkash seems keen to control Yoshida's posture.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Alkash is keeping the position.
Alkash wants to control the position but Yoshida says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Alkash is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alkash avoid being mounted?
Yoshida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yoshida pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Yoshida controlling the pace for now.
Alkash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T9#
Yoshida trying to control the position.
Alkash trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yoshida trying to control but Alkash is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alkash controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Yoshida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yoshida showed some decent athleticism there.
Alkash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back!
Yoshida is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alkash is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yoshida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Yoshida can't escape the position. #T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Alkash controls the position.
Alkash is trying to stick to Yoshida's back but Yoshida is turning into Alkash. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alkash's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yoshida.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alkash looking to control. #T2#
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Alkash is working from the bottom.
Dvornoy Alkash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alkash wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alkash manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Alkash can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alkash gets full guard.
Alkash is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Alkash is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yoshida passes Alkash's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alkash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yoshida.
Hitoshi Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Alkash defends the submission attempt.
Alkash wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T5#
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Alkash misses the target.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alkash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoshida tries to clinch up.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkash. #T6#
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Alkash controls the action.
Alkash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida tries to score a body lock takedown but Alkash shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Alkash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida slips a jab from Alkash.
Yoshida lands a jab to the nose.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alkash lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoshida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoshida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshida moves out of range of the leg kick from Alkash.
Hitoshi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alkash slips under a jab.
Yoshida defending well as Alkash loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida moves out of range as Alkash strikes.#T7#
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Alkash sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alkash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Alkash misses with an uppercut. Yoshida saw that one coming.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
Alkash looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Alkash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Alkash sets himself, and Yoshida steps forward looking for the clinch! Alkash avoids it this time.
Dvornoy Alkash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yoshida, as that shot connected.
Alkash throws a leg kick but Yoshida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hitoshi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T8#
Alkash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alkash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alkash throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alkash won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alkash is looking for a sweep.
Alkash is not content to let Yoshida control the position.
Yoshida controlling the position. #T9#
Yoshida advances to mount.
Alkash sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Yoshida is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alkash looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Yoshida pushes past his half guard into mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hitoshi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!

Hitoshi Yoshida wins by unanimous decision!

Hitoshi Yoshida thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BFF 70: Yoshida vs. Golovkin     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshida seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Golovkin's coach down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Golovkin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Golovkin gets tackled into the ropes by Yoshida. Yoshida maintains the clinch. #T1#
Yoshida tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Golovkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yoshida misses with a takedown attempt
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Yoshida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Golovkin! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golovkin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yoshida's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Yoshida stalling away here and it's allowed Golovkin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yoshida wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
Golovkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully. #T3#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yoshida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Golovkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golovkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoshida wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yoshida misses the body punch
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.#T4#
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshida is looking to counter the offense by Golovkin and move into the clinch.
Golovkin cracks Yoshida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Yoshida darts in and clinches Golovkin up against the ropes.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin cracks Yoshida with a nice body shot.#T5#
Golovkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida is trying to stall.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin is working Yoshida over against the ropes.
A short left from Golovkin.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Golovkin as Yoshida tries to tie him up.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Golovkin or not.
Yoshida has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Golovkin after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitoshi Yoshida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida trying to control the position but instead, Golovkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoshida into the ropes.#T6#
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Golovkin works on Yoshida's body with a couple of short punches.
Golovkin scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Golovkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Yoshida is rocked!
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Yoshida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovkin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Yoshida! Golovkin dives in looking to finish! Yoshida is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin is the new featherweight champion!
Vadim Golovkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
King misses the body punch #CL#
and Yoshida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from King on the inside.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a right hand.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King being controlled against the ropes.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida. #T1#
King lands an uppercut.
King misses with a body punch.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King tries to circle away but Yoshida has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida blocking some punches. #TD#
Yoshida turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida working away.
Yoshida trying to control the position but King is working away.
Yoshida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!#T2#
Yoshida controlling the pace for now.
Yoshida manages to capitalize on a mistake by King to take his back!#SUB#
Yoshida working for the choke.
Yoshida seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
King is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Yoshida has locked on a rear naked choke here! King is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
Hitoshi Yoshida retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hitoshi Yoshida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Kid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yoshida lands an overhand right.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the body
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Kid misses.
Yoshida moves to clinch but Kid breaks away
and Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yoshida's coach down at Arcalimon Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yoshida's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Kid throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Jab by Kid.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshida.
Kid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Yoshida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kid.#T1#
Kid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Kid.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida can't get the takedown.
Yoshida is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kid working aggressively here.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Yoshida turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yoshida has hold of Kid's hands but Kid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoshida has wrist control.#T3#
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kid looking to control.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid is pulling down on Yoshida's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kid working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily. #T4#
Kid can't keep his opponent in guard - Yoshida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kid is trying to maintain the position but Yoshida is very close to passing his half guard.
Yoshida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid is staying active underneath Yoshida, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be looking for submissions.
Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Kid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yoshida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yoshida has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Yoshida looking to sit in guard and control but Kid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T6#
Yoshida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Yoshida has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kid has passed into side control. #SUB#
Kid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Yoshida sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kid is keen to just control but Yoshida is a slippery customer.
Kid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kid working over Yoshida with some ground and pound. Yoshida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Kid is stalling here. Yoshida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kid seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yoshida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kid struggling a bit here.
Yoshida wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Kid looking for a sweep but Yoshida has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T9#
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida tries to control but Kid wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hitoshi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida feints the counter takedown.
Yoshida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kid looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kid is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body. Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kid avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kid. Kid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid misses with a looping right.
Yoshida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Kid is avoiding it.
Kid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kid swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kid.
Kid throws out a loose jab but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kid throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Kid misses.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid misses the jab.
Yoshida connects with a single shot there.
Kid thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kid prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Yoshida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Yoshida gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshida moves into full mount! Kid won't be happy about that!
Kid reaches up to try and control the position but Yoshida seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kid rolls and tries to escape and now Yoshida has his back! #SUB2#
Yoshida looking to break Kid's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kid remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yoshida will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Kid trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Kid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yoshida's arms.
Kid trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks.
Kid is really stuck here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kid knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kid for a finish. #SUB2#
Kid defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yoshida is looking to control Kid but Kid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kid is in bad spot here. #T5##SUB2#
Yoshida is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yoshida not allowing Kid to control his hands.
Well, with Yoshida on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kid is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Kid right now.
Yoshida gets his hands free as Kid looks to control. #SUB2#
Yoshida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hitoshi Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida avoiding Kid 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
Kid tries to escape the position.
Kid wants to control his opponent's hands but Yoshida gets his hands free.
Kid turns into Yoshida and is now in his guard.
Kid preventing the sweep.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Yoshida wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yoshida works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Kid working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Kid passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
Kid throwing shots but Yoshida is blocking nicely. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshida passes into side control.
Yoshida trying to control the position but Kid is working away. #T9#
Kid is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Kid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for Kid.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Kid is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kid on the side of the head.
Kid swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
A little feinted left hand from Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kid lands a jab.
Disco Kid is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A big right from Kid misses.
Kid misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Kid saw that one coming.
Yoshida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Kid with a jab.
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Kid throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida misses with a straight left.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Kid lands a body shot. #T2#
Kid moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid scores with the left hand. Yoshida knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida lands with a hook. Kid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Yoshida stuns Kid with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
A jab from Kid misses.
Yoshida tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Yoshida is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Kid. #CL2#
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Yoshida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the ropes.
Kid prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
A body shot lands from Yoshida. #TD2#
Yoshida has picked Kid up - he's going for a ride! Yoshida dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yoshida wants to take a breather but Kid is having none of it.
Kid gets back to full guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #T4#
Yoshida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T5#
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yoshida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yoshida defends well and Kid ends up having to push Yoshida into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid throwing a counter right hand but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Yoshida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid trying to hold on to Yoshida's head to control him but Yoshida postures up.
Kid is refusing to be controlled, as Yoshida sits in half guard. #T6#
Kid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yoshida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshida trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #T7#
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kid moves forwards but Yoshida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoshida connects with a single shot there.#T8#
Kid sizes up Yoshida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Kid.
Well,Kid is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Yoshida wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Yoshida finds it's target.
Yoshida cracks Kid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Kid sets himself, and Yoshida steps forward looking for the clinch! Kid avoids it this time.
Kid misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Yoshida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoshida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Yoshida wants to stall. #T9#
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Kid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kid takes a shot to the head.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Kid.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hitoshi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yoshida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!

Hitoshi Yoshida wins by unanimous decision!

Hitoshi Yoshida is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Hitoshi Yoshida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Yoshida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fiso misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiso won't be happy with that.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Yoshida keeps moving and retains side control.
Yoshida advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Yoshida tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Yoshida fails to move to back control.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshida takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Yoshida trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshida wants to take Fiso's back here but Fiso is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T2#
I really don't envy Fiso right now. #SUB2#
Fiso is trying to roll into a better position but Yoshida has get a rear naked choke and Fiso is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
Hitoshi Yoshida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yoshida.
Baier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yoshida tries to control but Baier wriggling away.
Baier is looking to improve his position but Yoshida isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Baier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baier is looking for a sweep. Yoshida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baier gets back to full guard.
Yoshida pushing down on Baier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baier.
Baier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Baier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Baier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yoshida looking to pass the guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control!
Baier can't do much from the bottom here.
Baier tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Baier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Baier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yoshida off and has taken his back!
Yoshida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida is trying to maintain the position but Baier is very close to passing his half guard.
Baier is looking to stall here but Yoshida recovers full guard. #T4#
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Yoshida has his foot on Baier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baier works his way back into a safe position though.
Baier trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Baier looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baier defends well.
Baier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yoshida manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T5#
Baier controls Yoshida momentarily but Yoshida frees himself. #SUB#
Baier has his foot on Yoshida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshida works his way back into a safe position though.
Yoshida trying to control but Baier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yoshida uses it to pass to side control.
Baier is looking for a sweep.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Baier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baier is looking to reverse the position.
Yoshida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Baier tries to improve position but can't.
Yoshida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baier!
Baier can't escape the position. #T7#
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baier is looking to escape.
Baier tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Baier is looking to improve his position but Yoshida isn't that keen on the idea.
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Baier tries to improve his position but Yoshida has taken his back! Yoshida has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Baier tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Yoshida pushes Baier away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
A relieved looking Hitoshi Yoshida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: BFF 52: FW GP OPENING ROUND     
Date:   Dec 31, 2018
#R1#
Viktorov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viktorov wants to clinch but Yoshida slips to the side
and Yoshida counters with a left to the body.
Viktorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Viktorov is just out of range.
Viktorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida. #CL#
Viktorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoshida, pushing him back against the ropes.
Viktorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Yoshida turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Viktorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida digs a right hand into Viktorov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viktorov's gas tank.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Viktorov with a nice body shot.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viktorov or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Yoshida turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T2#
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida gets through Viktorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshida smiles and moves away. #CL#
Viktorov pushes Yoshida up against the ropes in a clinch.
Viktorov takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the ropes and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yoshida is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
Viktorov being controlled against the ropes.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viktorov jumps guard but Yoshida stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida cracks Viktorov with a nice body shot.
Viktorov is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Yoshida turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Viktorov takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Yoshida trying to stall but Viktorov improves his position.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Yoshida manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yoshida gets through Viktorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Viktorov jumps guard but Yoshida stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktorovs head.
Yoshida lands a body shot. #T5#
Stalling in the clinch from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Yoshida presses Viktorov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshida pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida presses Viktorov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshida is working Viktorov over against the ropes.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida pushes Viktorov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Viktorov's ribcage. Viktorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viktorov or not.
Yoshida has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Viktorov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yoshida can turn it around.#T6#
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida works on Viktorov's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Yoshida won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida just leaning against Viktorov, taking a breather.
Yoshida just leaning against Viktorov, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks Viktorov with a nice body shot.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viktorov.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida pushes Viktorov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.#T7#
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshida slowing the pace effectively.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Yoshida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viktorov or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Yoshida presses Viktorov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T8#
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Yoshida.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
Viktorov takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida digs a right hand underneath Viktorov's ribcage. Viktorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viktorov jumps guard but Yoshida stands there with Viktorov around his waist. Viktorov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Viktorov's head.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida is struggling to control the position.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.#T9#
Yoshida has Viktorov pushed against the ropes.
A short left from Yoshida.
Yoshida effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
A short left from Yoshida.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Yoshida forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Yoshida pushes Viktorov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida is leaning against Viktorov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yoshida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viktorov doesn't seem bothered though.
Viktorov tries to clinch up
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viktorov thinking.
A jab lands there for Yoshida.
Viktorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viktorov tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshida dips to his left and cracks Viktorov with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Viktorov is rocked!
Viktorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Viktorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktorov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yoshida to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Yoshida coming out on top.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Viktorov's belly button to the back.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Viktorov seems to have got his legs back now.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viktorov in his tracks.
Viktorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoshida lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoshida swats away the attempt to clinch by Viktorov.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Hitoshi Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Yoshida connects with a body shot.
Viktorov is looking to clinch.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viktorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Viktorov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viktorov tries to clinch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida lands a nice shot to the body.
Viktorov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Yoshida.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Viktorov controls his hands.
Yoshida is looking to control Viktorov's arms but Viktorov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yoshida has his back to the ropes.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Yoshida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viktorov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the ropes.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Hitoshi Yoshida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida pushes Viktorov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Viktorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Yoshida is working Viktorov over against the ropes.
Viktorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the ropes and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida is struggling to control the position.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
The referee calls for Yoshida to work.
Yoshida pushes Viktorov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshida cracks Viktorov with a nice body shot.#T5#
Yoshida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida pushes Viktorov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoshida just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Yoshida forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Yoshida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida avoiding damage.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Viktorov with a big uppercut! Viktorov tries to clinch up but Yoshida pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Viktorov to the mat! Viktorov covers up and Yoshida unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hitoshi Yoshida!
A relieved looking Hitoshi Yoshida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: BFF 48: Fury vs. Bartlett II     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz cracks the inside of Yoshida's front leg.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshida goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz looking to stall. #TD2#
Yoshida has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Yoshida gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yoshida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yoshida's back!
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Diaz controls the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yoshida is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Good control from Diaz.
Diaz'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.#T2#
Yoshida looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diaz.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Yoshida tries to break free.
Diaz trying to control momentarily. #T3#
Diaz is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yoshida wants to escape the position.
Yoshida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yoshida is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Yoshida right now.
Diaz controls the action.
Yoshida staying busy and making it hard for Diaz to control.
Diaz is not going to allow Yoshida to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Yoshida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Yoshida pushed the leg off.
Yoshida tries to escape the position. #T4#
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Yoshida tries to buck him off.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Yoshida pushed the leg off.
Yoshida is trying to break free.
Diaz trying to control.#T5#
Good control from Diaz.
Diaz trying to control momentarily.
Diaz keeps control of the position easily here as Yoshida tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diaz is hanging on to Yoshida's back as he tries to escape.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Yoshida pushed the leg off.
Yoshida wants to escape the position. #T6#
Yoshida tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yoshida is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is keen to just control but Yoshida is a slippery customer.
Diaz prevents Yoshida from improving his position.
Diaz content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Yoshida won't allow it.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to stand up but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Yoshida is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Yoshida controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Yoshida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz pulls Yoshida in to control the position. #T9#
Diaz looking to control.
Yoshida trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz lands a head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Yoshida finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshida under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD2#
Yoshida throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Yoshida finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Yoshida wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz wants to control but Yoshida passes easily into half guard.
JoJo Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Yoshida wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yoshida trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Diaz is trying to control but Yoshida manages to pass to mount! #T2#
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.
Yoshida controlling from mount.
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diaz tries to hold on but Yoshida postures up.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape. #T3#
Yoshida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Yoshida tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Yoshida is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
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.
Diaz wants to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diaz is holding on tight.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz turns into Yoshida and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily. #SUB2#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling his posture from full guard. #T5#
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Yoshida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Diaz trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Yoshida counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yoshida is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yoshida passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz trying to control here. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yoshida regains half guard.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Yoshida is controlling the position. #T9#
Diaz is looking to stall here but Yoshida recovers full guard.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Yoshida had control of the position. #SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Yoshida is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hitoshi Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for JoJo Diaz!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hitoshi Yoshida!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: BFF 44: Willis vs. Badass     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Yamada doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Yoshida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamada goes for a takedown attempt but Yoshida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hitoshi Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yamada.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamada.
We've been hearing reports that Yoshida has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamada at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Yamada and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Yoshida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Yoshida works his way into full mount! #T1#
Yoshida wants to take Yamada's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamada frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamada frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamada is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Yoshida wants to finish this one by submission but Yamada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yoshida.
Yamada is controlling an arm, preventing Yoshida from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Yoshida forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Yoshida working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Yamada is doing well to defend. Yoshida seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Yamada is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
A very excited looking Hitoshi Yoshida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Takeshi Yamada stepped up to the mic, saying 'みんなさんごめんなさい!すぎのファイトもと強いになる!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 26, 2018
#R1#
Yoshida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xander.
Xander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yoshida defends it nicely.
Yoshida wants to counter the offense by Xander and move into the clinch position.
Nice sprawl there from Yoshida as Xander shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Xander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
Yoshida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xander.
Xander fails with the takedown.
Xander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoshida sprawls well. Yoshida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xander gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xander dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on Xander's head and hops out.
Xander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Xander dives in and grabs Yoshida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoshida pushes down on Xander's head and hops out.
Yoshida wants to counter with a clinch but Xander pushes him away.
Yoshida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yoshida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xander on the side of the head.
Caleb Xander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Xander closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Xander pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Yoshida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xander, pushing him back against the cage.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
Xander tries to pull guard but Yoshida forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yoshida lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Yoshida wants the takedown. Xander is fighting it off but Yoshida persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Xander's guard against the cage.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Xander isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yoshida stacks Xander on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yoshida!
Xander is trying to get back to half guard.
Xander is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Xander is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida controls the position.#SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xander is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Xander tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xander is trying to control Yoshida's posture but Yoshida avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoshida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xander doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Yoshida counters by moving into the clinch.
Xander jumps guard but Yoshida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xander fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body. Xander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xander looks for a takedown but Yoshida sprawls well.
Yoshida scores with a head kick.
Xander tries for a takedown but Yoshida circles away easily#CL2#
and Yoshida counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Yoshida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoshida dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Yoshida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Yoshida.#CL2#
Yoshida instigates a clinch.
Xander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoshida smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Xander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Xander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xander fails with the takedown.
Xander shoots and misses #CL2#
and Yoshida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Yoshida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yoshida clinches. #BC2#
Yoshida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xander misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Yoshida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanders head.
Yoshida lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Yoshida has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xander regains guard immediately.
Xander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshida controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Xander is looking to sweep but instead, Yoshida has passed into half guard.
Xander is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Yoshida controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Yoshida has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Xander manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Xander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Xander throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yoshida escapes and throws Xander's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Xander tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yoshida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Xander sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yoshida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xander tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hitoshi Yoshida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Xander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Xander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoshida sprawls well initially but Xander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Xander wants to take a breather but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida is controlling Xander's trapped leg to prevent Xander from advancing to side control.
Yoshida tries to get to full guard but Xander has control of the leg. #SUB#
Xander wants to work for an arm triangle but Yoshida is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xander pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Yoshida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xander's back!
Hitoshi Yoshida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshida controls the action.
Xander tries to escape the position.
Good control from Yoshida.
Yoshida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
More stalling from Yoshida.#T2#
Yoshida gets his hands free as Xander looks to control.
Xander is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Yoshida working for the choke.
Xander breaks Yoshida's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Yoshida is pulling down on Xander's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Yoshida has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Xander from controlling successfully.
Xander is fighting to break Yoshida's control of his arms but Yoshida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
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.
Xander trying to control but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Xander wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xander slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yoshida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xander stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caleb Xander.
Well Yoshida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hitoshi Yoshida!

Hitoshi Yoshida bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

 
 
 
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