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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 525 p4p, 65 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 1251 p4p, 144 weight class). Day has chosen Last minute - Great day to choke you out as his entrance music. Gary Day has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Ho Joy thumps Day with a low kick.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day connects with a leg kick. Ho Joy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day misses with a looping right.
Ho Joy throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy avoids the head kick by Day.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho Joy's waist but Ho Joy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Day looks to land a combination but Ho Joy avoids it well.
Ho Joy misses with a hook.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Day misses with a double jab.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ho Joy!
Ho Joy thumps Day with a low kick.
Ho Joy misses with the combination.
Ho Joy jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Day strikes.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the body kick.
Day fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Day lands in his opponent's guard.
Day drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ho Joy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Day has Ho Joy in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy looking to pass the guard.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho Joy 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy dominated that round.
That's time! Ho Joy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho Joy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ho Joy.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ho Joy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ho Joy takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Day throws out a leg kick but Ho Joy moves out of range and Day only half commits.
Ho Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ho Joy's calf.
Ho Joy misses with a wild combination.
Ho Joy 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.
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!
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ho Joy holds on and takes a little breather.
Ho Joy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ho Joy controlling Day's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho Joy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ho Joy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ho Joy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Ho Joy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ho Joy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ho Joy takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Joy swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Ho Joy's head coaches at Secret Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Day checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.
Day staying out of range there.
Day clinches with his opponent.
Day prevents Ho Joy from breaking the clinch.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ho Joy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ho Joy is working Day over against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Day working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy - that landed with a thud.
Ho Joy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Ho Joy lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Day.
A short body shot lands from Ho Joy as the two fighters clinch.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Do Ho Joy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the ropes.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ho Joy tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Day back against the ropes.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho Joy blocking some punches.
Day has Ho Joy pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ho Joy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ho Joy tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ho Joy cracks Day with a nice body shot.
Day tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Day lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day cracks Ho Joy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy scoring well with a low kick there.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ho Joy lands with a good body shot.
Ho Joy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Day tries to score with a low kick but Ho Joy moves his leg out of the way.
Ho Joy misses with an uppercut.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy misses with a leg kick.
Do Ho Joy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Day.
Ho Joy sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Day tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ho Joy defends well and Day ends up having to push Ho Joy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ho Joy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Day in his tracks.
Ho Joy 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.
Ho Joy throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Day looks to land a combination. Ho Joy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Day checks a low kick from Ho Joy.
A jab lands there for Ho Joy.
Jab from Day.
Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Joy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Joy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Ho Joy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Day misses with some punches.
Day working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho Joy is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho Joy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Ho Joy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ho Joy looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Ho Joy had his way with Gary Day in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ho Joy clobbers Day with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Do Ho Joy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ho Joy cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Day misses with the combination.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Joy wants to clinch.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ho Joy counters by clinching up.
Day misses with some punches.
Day is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Joy presses Day against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Ho Joy presses Day against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho Joy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day working aggressively here.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Day back against the ropes.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho Joy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Ho Joy.
Day tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Day.
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 Do Ho Joy.
I think Ho Joy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy wins by unanimous decision!
Do Ho Joy is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Do Ho Joy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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