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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Jacobi (ranked 7595 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 2320 p4p, 327 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elias Jacobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobi. That's going to slow Day down.
Jacobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobi slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Jacobi misses with a head kick.
Day works the jab nicely.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Day's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Jacobi slips the punch.
Jacobi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Day counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacobi looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Jacobi throws a head kick that half lands.
Day forces Jacobi back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobi tries to score with a low kick but Day moves his leg out of the way.
Elias Jacobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Day cracks Jacobi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day digs a right hand underneath Jacobi's ribcage. Jacobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
A head punch on the inside from Jacobi fails to land.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Day checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacobi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day has Jacobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Day prevents Jacobi from breaking the clinch.
Jacobi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Jacobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elias Jacobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jacobi.
Day instigates a clinch.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day blocks a head kick by Jacobi.
Jacobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a double jab.
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!
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day avoids the head kick by Jacobi.
Jacobi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Jacobi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Jacobi.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day clinches up against the cage.
Jacobi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacobi.
Day keeps control of Jacobi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacobi tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobi pushes Day away with a front kick.
Jacobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day avoids the head kick by Jacobi.
Day takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacobi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Jacobi backing up. Jacobi nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacobi throws a lazy head kick
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Jacobi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jacobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobi throws a sloppy head kick
and Day decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jacobi's guard.
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!
Jacobi wants to get back to his feet but Day passes into half guard.
Jacobi is breathing heavily.
Day performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jacobi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Day scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacobi throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Jacobi only half commits.
Jacobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses
and Jacobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobi scores with a push kick.
Jacobi throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacobi throws a lazy head kick
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jacobi - that will leave a mark!
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Day misses.
Jacobi misses with a body kick.
Day moves into the clinch.
Jacobi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacobi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Day counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobi wants to get back to his feet but Day passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Day lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Day takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Day drops an elbow to the side of Jacobi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobi has hold of Day's hands but Day slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Day.
Day stands up and beckons Jacobi to join him on the feet.
Jako Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacobi lands a high kick!
Jacobi tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses.
Day misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Day.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day rushes Jacobi and presses him up against the cage.
Jacobi has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Jacobi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Day misses.
Day takes a swing at Jacobi's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jacobi. Day shrugs it off though.
Day forces Jacobi back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Day.
Day prevents Jacobi from breaking the clinch.
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jacobi misses with the body kick
and Day counters with a single leg into guard. Jacobi didn't expect that.
Day content to stall in guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day passes Jacobi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacobi!
Day controlling the pace for now.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jacobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jacobi.
Jacobi takes one to the side of the head.
Elias Jacobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jacobi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Day takes a step back to recover.
Day gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jacobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobi wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Day breaks the clinch.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jacobi.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobi throws a head kick that Day semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobi.
Jacobi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobi throws a body kick that misses.
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jacobi throws a leg kick but Day checks it.
Day 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.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Jacobi misses
and Day counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Day passes into half guard.
Day trying to control the pace.
Jacobi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day content to control rather than advance.
Day working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Day lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day stalling.
Jacobi taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard.
Day is controlling the pace.
That's four 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobi.
Day blocks the body kick.
Jacobi throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day gets a clinch.
Jacobi can't break the clinch.
Elias Jacobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jako Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jako 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
Jako Day seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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