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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Washington (ranked 21920 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jako Day (ranked 2033 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jako Day!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Day told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Day breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day circles away from the clinch attempt
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Washington closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.
Day manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Washington wants to clinch but Day slips to the side
and Day counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington tries to clinch but Day moves away
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington gets a clinch.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to clinch but Day slips to the side
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington tries to land a body kick
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dominique Washington's cut is getting worse.
Day scores with a three punch combo!
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Day throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Washington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Day to the ground. Washington is now in Day's guard.
Washington wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Day has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Washington has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dominique Washington's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to clinch
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Day lands with a cross.
Day 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.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Day lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jeez, Dominique Washington's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Washington tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Day works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dominique Washington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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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energy
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hype
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