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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 1721 p4p, 208 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 2297 p4p, 279 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gamzatov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Entrance Song. Jako Day has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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198 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a shot from downtown. Gamzatov moves away and avoids it.
Day scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Day has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gamzatov.
Day misses with a low kick.
Gamzatov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Gamzatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gamzatov slips under a jab.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day tries to land a body kick
and Gamzatov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Day's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamzatov stops Day from standing up.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Day is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Day manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Day's guard.
Day pulls Gamzatov in close to prevent any damage.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Gamzatov stops Day from standing up.
Day keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Gamzatov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Gamzatov postures up.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Day managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Day misses with the combination.
Day closes the distance and pushes Gamzatov back into the cage.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamzatov 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 wants to stand up but Gamzatov is controlling him.
Day keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Day wants to stand up but Gamzatov is controlling him.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is adopting a defensive guard.
Day keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamzatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day pulls Gamzatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Gamzatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Day keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamzatov stops Day from standing up.
Gamzatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gamzatov trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Day trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Day duly obliges.
Nice straight punches there by Day. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Day.
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Day.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Gamzatov saw it coming and moves away.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Day sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gamzatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamzatov.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Day.
Gamzatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Gamzatov misses with a low kick as Day jumps back.
Day throws out a counter right but Gamzatov avoids it with no problem.
Jako Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day drops Gamzatov with a beautiful combination! Gamzatov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Day is looking for the KO!
Gamzatov 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!
Day throws a nice looking combination but Gamzatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Day avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Gamzatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day misses with a double jab.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamzatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Gamzatov's shoulder, as Gamzatov tries to avoid the shot.
Gamzatov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Day.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamzatov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gamzatov slips under a jab from Day.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Day avoids it well and moves away.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Day as Gamzatov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day misses with a looping right.
Gamzatov has a takedown stuffed.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gamzatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Gamzatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Gamzatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day stuffs the takedown.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Day.
Gamzatov shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day catches Gamzatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oooooh!!! Day has knocked Gamzatov down with a huge combo! Day steps away and waves a wobbly Gamzatov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Gamzatov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamzatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Gamzatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Day tries to avoid it but Gamzatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Day to the ground. Day escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Day.
Gamzatov has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day thows a leg kick but Gamzatov checks it
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard.
Gamzatov lands a couple of digs.
Gamzatov drops back looking for a leg! Day is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Day manages to kick Gamzatov off! Gamzatov jumps back into Day's guard.
Gamzatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamzatov slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy.
Gamzatov thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.
Day keeping control of the position.
Gamzatov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day tries to roll over but Gamzatov keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day trying to hold on to Gamzatov's head to control him but Gamzatov postures up.
Day pushes Gamzatov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Gamzatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Day wants to stand and escape but Gamzatov is having none of it.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamzatov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day 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!
Day throws a body punch but Gamzatov moves out of range.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Day avoids it well and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Day
and Gamzatov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Day gets full guard.
Gamzatov trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov stops Day from standing up.
Day pulls Gamzatov in to control the position.
Gamzatov wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Gamzatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
Gamzatov trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gamzatov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Day wants to get back to his feet but Gamzatov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gamzatov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day stands up and waves to Gamzatov to follow him.
Gamzatov swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gamzatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Day misses the jab.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day swinging wildly here.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gamzatov.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gamzatov prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Day has Gamzatov pulled in close to control his posture.
Day wants to stand but Gamzatov is controlling the position.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Gamzatov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamzatov trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gamzatov lands a couple of elbows.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Day wants to stand but Gamzatov is controlling the position.
Gamzatov lands a couple of digs.
Gamzatov stops Day from standing up.
Day keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
Day throws a right hand that Gamzatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamzatov also avoids with ease.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gamzatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day misses the body punch
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Day is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him.
Gamzatov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Day looking to control.
Gamzatov won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamzatov is one step ahead there.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Gamzat Gamzatov.
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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
Jako Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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