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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 2244 p4p, 332 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 3050 p4p, 408 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day slips a straight right by Chiasson.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chiasson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Chiasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Chiasson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Chiasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Chiasson misses.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Chiasson seems unphased.
Chiasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Day 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Chiasson misses its intended target.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day slips a jab from Chiasson.
Day sizes up Chiasson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a one two combo.
Day swings for the body but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Chiasson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Chiasson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Chiasson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chiasson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chiasson lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Day lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
As Chiasson looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Chiasson just gets out of the way.
Day's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Day duly obliges.
Day blocks a jab.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown but Day shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiasson throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day throws a hook to the side of Chiasson's head but Chiasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Chiasson.
Day misses with a straight right.
Chiasson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chiasson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day connects with a body shot that sends Chiasson's belly button to the back.
Day misses with a hook. Chiasson ducked under it nicely.
Chiasson throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chiasson.
Chiasson trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Day is not content to let Chiasson control the position.
Day is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chiasson is staying tight to Day's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Day is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chiasson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chiasson controls the position.
Day prevents Chiasson from moving into mount.
Day looking for a sweep but Chiasson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chiasson working for a guillotine from mount but Day is in no mood to give up.
Day tries to lock up and control but Chiasson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chiasson scores with a punch to the head.
Chiasson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiasson is one step ahead there.
Chiasson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chiasson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.
Day is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches ($800/Week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to roll over but Chiasson keeps him under control.
Day wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day is trying to stand back up but Chiasson is controlling him
Chiasson is taking a breather. Day says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Chiasson sits in half guard.
Chiasson prevents Day from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chiasson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chiasson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chiasson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chiasson misses with a straight left.
Chiasson slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chiasson.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chiasson under the eye.
Chiasson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Day misses.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day moves out of range as Chiasson strikes.
Chiasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Chiasson lands a slapping body shot.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Chiasson.
Chiasson 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 working a defensive guard here.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chiasson's guard.
Matt Chiasson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson controlling Day's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day tries to stand but Chiasson is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chiasson is controlling Day's posture.
Day preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jako Day's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Day misses.
Chiasson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Day misses.
Chiasson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.
Chiasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chiasson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day connects with a leg kick. Chiasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day lands with a hook. Chiasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a hook to the side of Chiasson's head but Chiasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chiasson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chiasson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a series of punches but Chiasson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chiasson looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Chiasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day looks to land a combination but Chiasson avoids it well.
It seemed like Chiasson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chiasson darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Chiasson into the cage.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiasson cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Chiasson misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chiasson or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson slips under a jab from Day.
Chiasson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Chiasson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiasson on the side of the head.
Day just misses with a punch 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!
Day misses with a body shot.
Chiasson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws a big counter combination but Chiasson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chiasson scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a double jab.
Chiasson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a left and a right that stings Chiasson.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
Chiasson fails to land the takedown.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Chiasson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Chiasson tries for a takedown but Day sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Day lands with a straight right. Chiasson didn't see that one coming.
Day throws a hook but Chiasson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day staying out of range there.
Day swings widly with a right hand
and Chiasson counters with a left to the body.
Chiasson misses with a hook
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Chiasson throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Chiasson throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day slips under a jab.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chiasson at a distance.
Chiasson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day scores with a jab. Chiasson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
A very excited looking Jako Day 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.
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