Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UnderGround 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Day digs a good body shot into Aziz's ribs.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz is looking for a counter combo.
Day misses with the body kick
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Day connects with a leg kick. Aziz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aziz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Aziz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz checks a low kick from Day.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Day.
As Day looks to move away, Aziz throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Aziz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Aziz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Aziz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Day is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aziz rather than just go for the knockout.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
A big right from Day misses.
Aziz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Aziz counters with a two punch combo.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
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 jab when Aziz was well out of range.
Aziz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Day.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Aziz counters with a left and a right that stings Day.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day misses with the body kick
and Aziz counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Aziz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day misses with a head kick.
Aziz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Day throws a leg kick
and Aziz counters with a one-two to the body.
Aziz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Aziz is rocked!
Day misses with a double jab
and Aziz counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Aziz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Day backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Aziz's temple! It sends Aziz violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Day celebrates and the doctors try to help Aziz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NSC 49: McDonald vs Tatum
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Day.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Day counters with a single leg into guard. Wilder didn't expect that.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder is trying to keep Day in close.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder pulls Day in to control the position.
Day trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder with a jab.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Day.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Day with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a head kick.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Day.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilder defends it well.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Day connects with a high kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder works Day's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day blocks a jab.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
And Day tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder checks a low kick from Day.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Day steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilder stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a nice body kick.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Wilder stalks Day and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Day's face. Day staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Wilder takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilder.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Nice body kick from Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Jab from Wilder.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilder steps away.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Day's head backwards.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder misses with a leg kick. #KD2#
Day lands a big head kick that sends Wilder tumbling to the mat! Day takes a step backwards and waves Wilder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Wilder is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
Wilder digs a good hook to Day's body.
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Wilder seems to have got his legs back now.
Day blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!

Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jack Wilder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NSC 41: Glatt vs Shorton
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Shiit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shiit tries to counter with a clinch but Day shakes him off and moves away.
Day misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Shiit misses. #TD#
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Shiit's guard.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Day with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Day keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shiit's head.
Day preventing the sweep.
Shiit working a defensive guard here.
Shiit wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Day throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Shiit controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day wants to control from the top but Shiit keeps moving.
Day cracks Shiit with a solid left hand.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Day works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shiit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shiit keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Shiit has wrist control.
Day with a nice head shot there.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Shiit.#T2#
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shiit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Day lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Day drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shiit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Day has Shiit in his guard.#REVB#
Shiit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Day striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Shiit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Shiit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiit can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Day is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gary Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shiit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shiit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shiit advances position into side control!
Shiit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shiit trying to control the position but Day is working away.
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shiit working away.
Day is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shiit is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Day has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiit trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Shiit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Day knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Day is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shiit off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustapha Shiit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Day misses with a head kick.
Shiit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shiit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Shiit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Day sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shiit somewhat.
Day connects with a high kick.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Shiit checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shiit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Shiit seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Day wants to improve his position but Shiit is controlling well. #SUB2#
Shiit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Day is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mustapha Shiit!
Mustapha Shiit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 35: Filch vs Cha
Date: Jun 25, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Day, right into the meat.
John Eugemia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Eugemia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Day trying to control here.
Eugemia trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Eugemia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eugemia controlling his opponent.
Day is desperately trying to improve his position but Eugemia has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform me that Eugemia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Eugemia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Eugemia controlling from mount. #T1#
Eugemia landing strikes from the mount.
Eugemia controlling the position easily from mount.
Day working to try and regain half guard.
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eugemia fails to take his opponent's back.
Eugemia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Day is bucking up trying to escape but Eugemia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eugemia wants to control the pace but Day is squirming around nicely. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Day sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Eugemia trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.
Eugemia controlling the action here.
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.
Eugemia trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Eugemia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Eugemia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Day swings for the body but Eugemia moves out of range.
Eugemia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Day will feel that in the morning.
Eugemia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eugemia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eugemia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Eugemia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Day appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Eugemia.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eugemia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Day leaves Eugemia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eugemia misses with a head kick.
Day tried to counter with a leg kick but Eugemia avoided it.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day misses with a hook. Eugemia ducked under it nicely.
Day lunges at Eugemia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eugemia's hand. #T1#
Day feints a jab promting Eugemia to slip. Day then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eugemia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Eugemia is rocked!
Eugemia throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Day feints and as Eugemia raises his hands in defense, Day changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eugemia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard. #REVR#
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eugemia keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass. #T2#
Eugemia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eugemia is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
John Eugemia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eugemia is trying to keep Day in close.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Eugemia has wrist control.
Eugemia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Day puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Eugemia is not content to let Day control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eugemia throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
John Eugemia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eugemia avoids the head kick by Day.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eugemia scores with a nice right hand.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Day. #TD#
Day shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eugemia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
Eugemia gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Day drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eugemia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Day has Eugemia in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Eugemia trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Eugemia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Day controlling the position.#SUB#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eugemia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eugemia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Eugemia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Eugemia sits in half guard.
Eugemia is just content to waste time from the top position. Day takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Day throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eugemia trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Day working for a triangle but Eugemia defends it easily.
Eugemia trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugemia preventing the sweep.
Eugemia wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Eugemia looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Eugemia.
I think Eugemia 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for John Eugemia!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for John Eugemia!

John Eugemia wins by split decision!
An out of breath John Eugemia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Huia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Day looks to land a left hand but Huia moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Huia tries to clinch up.
Huia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Huia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Day is looking to slow Huia down with leg kicks.
Huia blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Huia's head back. #CL#
Huia drives through and clinches with Day against the ropes.
Day lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Day.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Day is working Huia over against the ropes.
Huia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Day gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Day manages to pull guard.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet. #SUB2#
Day working for a triangle but Huia defends it easily.
Huia stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
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.
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Huia is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Day is tightening it up a little... Huia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Huia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Huia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gary Day!
A victorious Gary Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#TD2#
Day closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Day lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
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.#REVR##T2#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1##TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R3#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
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!
#R5#
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 #CL#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.

Event: NSC 14: Power vs McGuire
Date: Apr 16, 2019

#R1#
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers stalks Day and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Day's face. Day staggers backwards, shaken.
Rivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Day connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivers wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Rivers blocks the leg kick.
Rivers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Day looks to land a combination but Rivers avoids it well.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Day has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Day catches Rivers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Good work by Rivers as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Day forces Rivers back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rivers is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers trying to stall but Day improves his position.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Day.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day letting Rivers take a breather here.
Rivers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Day prevents a body shot from Rivers. #BC2#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rivers's sensitive parts.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looks like Day has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Tom Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Rivers down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Rivers connects with a single shot there.
Rivers looks to land a combination. Day sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rivers misses with the combination.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Rivers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Day lands a jab.
Day tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day throws a push kick but Rivers slaps the foot to one side.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Day.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Rivers lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the ropes and back into range.
Gary Day is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Day thumps Rivers with a low kick.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Day scores with the left hand. Rivers knows he should have avoided that one.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Day appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Rivers tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Day counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rivers!
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Day seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Day creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rivers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers tries to improve position but can't.
Rivers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Day presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Day lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rivers hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Day misses with a low kick.
Rivers misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Day is predictable there
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Rivers checks a leg kick nicely.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.
Rivers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers thows a leg kick but Day checks it #TD#
and Day decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivers's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day chips away with some ground and pound.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Day postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Day, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Rivers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Day to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rivers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Day pulls down on the head and he's put Rivers to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Day!
An out of breath Gary Day thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shackleford, as that shot connected.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shackleford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shackleford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day wants to slow Shackleford down by chopping away at his legs.
Shackleford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackleford checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Day.
Day misses with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
Shackleford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day thows a leg kick but Shackleford checks it
and Shackleford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Shackleford prevents a body shot from Day. #T1#
Shackleford prevents a body shot from Day.
Day lands a hook that snaps the head of Shackleford backwards. #BC2#
Shackleford breaks the clinch.
Shackleford moves out of range of the strikes.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
Shackleford throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Shackleford misses.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shackleford is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Shackleford's shoulder, as Shackleford tries to avoid the shot.
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shackleford wants to counter the offense by Day and move into the clinch position.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shackleford takes a step back to recover.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Day defending well as Shackleford loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Shackleford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shackleford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day throws a leg kick but Shackleford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Day throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godric Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackleford throws out a powerful jab.
Shackleford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shackleford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Shackleford checks it.
Day shoots in and drives through. Shackleford sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shackleford throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleford punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day with a hook.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shackleford was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Shackleford stuffs the takedown.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shackleford misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shackleford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Shackleford should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Day attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shackleford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Day is predictable there
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A punch combination from Day misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shackleford misses.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Shackleford.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shackleford.
Day throws a hook to the side of Shackleford's head but Shackleford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.#TD#
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shackleford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day throws an elbow but Shackleford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Day fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Day landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Day working away.
Shackleford dodges the ground and pound from Day.
Day 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.#T2#
Shackleford parries the strikes from Day easily there. Day is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shackleford to escape.
Day tries to score with some ground and pound. Shackleford controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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!
Shackleford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shackleford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Day.
Shackleford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Day wants to control but Shackleford is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godric Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Day. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Day.
Gary Day is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Day misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shackleford checks a low kick from Day.
Day thows a body kick. Shackleford tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Day scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Shackleford avoids it.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Day lands with a straight right. Shackleford didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Day instigates a clinch.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Shackleford throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleford misses the target.
Day slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shackleford.
Day feinted with a counter takedown.
Shackleford fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing. #T2##CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shackleford was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
A low kick from Day misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.#TD#
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Day accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Day throws a strike but Shackleford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shackleford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleford can do to turn this around?
Shackleford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Gary Day!

Gary Day wins by unanimous decision!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019

#R1#
Gniewek tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day feints the counter takedown.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gniewek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gniewek misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Day drives through and clinches with Gniewek against the ropes.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gniewek backwards.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gniewek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Day walks away with a smile on his face. Gniewek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Day with a hook.
Gniewek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Day backs away, Gniewek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Gniewek moves into the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Gniewek controls his hands.
Gniewek presses Day against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A shot in the inside from Day.
Gniewek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it. #T1#
A short right from Day.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gniewek blocking some punches. #TD2#
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Gniewek can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Gniewek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Day throws an elbow that misses. Gniewek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Day's guard. Nice move by Gniewek!#REVR##SUB2#
Day looking for subs off his back but Gniewek has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gniewek is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Gniewek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Day is just riding it out for now. Gniewek eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gniewek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Day doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gniewek. #SUB#
Gniewek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gniewek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Day defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gniewek misses with a kick to the body
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
Gniewek throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gniewek defends it well.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gniewek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Gniewek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDay.
Gniewek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Day misses with a looping left.
Gniewek is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Gniewek throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Day misses with an uppercut. Gniewek saw that one coming.
Day cracks the inside of Gniewek's front leg.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gniewek has time to react.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day wants to clinch
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gniewek throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
A jab from Day misses.
Gniewek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gniewek blocks a leg kick.
Gniewek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gniewek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gniewek backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gniewek misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Day moves out of range as Gniewek throws a body kick.
Gniewek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Gniewek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Day throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Gniewek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Gniewek clinches.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Day as Gniewek tries to tie him up.
Gniewek is trying to stall.
Gniewek jumps guard but Day stands there with Gniewek around his waist. Gniewek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2##TD#
Gniewek decides to pull guard.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Gniewek blocks nicely.
Gniewek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gniewek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Gniewek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gniewek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gniewek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Gniewek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Gniewek controls the action.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gniewek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gnieweks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gniewek throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
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!#CL2#
Day gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gniewek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gniewek looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Gniewek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gniewek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Day postures up in Gniewek's guard and throws a big left but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Day's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gniewek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Day working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day distracts Gniewek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Day looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Day stands up over Gniewek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Day lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Gary Day!

Gary Day wins by unanimous decision!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Rodriqez
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Mizushima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Day tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mizushima is in Day's guard.
Mizushima is working Day over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mizushima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mizushima is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Mizushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mizushima wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Mizushima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima landing some decent shots from guard.
Day punching to the body, from the bottom. #T1#
Mizushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizushima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Day thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mizushima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mizushima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mizushima throwing strikes but missing.
Mizushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mizushima lands a couple of elbows.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mizushima landing some decent shots from guard.
Mizushima stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mizushima scoring with some ground and pound.
Day keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Mizushima chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mizushima working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mizushima trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mizushima slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mizushima there.
Mizushima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Day wants to improve his position but Mizushima is controlling well.
Mizushima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mizushima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mizushima working over Day with some ground and pound. Day looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Mizushima seems to be looking for submissions.
Mizushima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mizushima lands a nice short elbow.
Mizushima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mizushima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mizushima working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mizushima is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mizushima is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day is looking to control Mizushima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazushi Mizushima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Day gets caught flat footed, as Mizushima shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mizushima is aware though and is defending well.
Mizushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazushi Mizushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day tries to strike from the bottom.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mizushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mizushima scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
Mizushima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mizushima winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mizushima scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mizushima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mizushima wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mizushima content to control rather than advance.
Mizushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Day moves into full guard.
Mizushima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mizushima trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mizushima sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Mizushima defends easily.
Mizushima is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mizushima is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mizushima trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mizushima throwing strikes but missing.
Mizushima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mizushima wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Mizushima lands an elbow.
Mizushima working the ground and pound from side control.
Day tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mizushima working the head with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Mizushima tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Mizushima working away.#SUB2#
Mizushima tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Mizushima trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day is looking to reverse the position.
Mizushima in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazushi Mizushima 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mizushima gets a double leg takedown into Day's guard.
Mizushima connects with a couple of short punches.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mizushima defends it easily.
Mizushima works over Day with some ground and pound from guard.
Mizushima landing with the ground and pound.
Mizushima throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima cracks Day with a solid left hand.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Mizushima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mizushima slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.#T1#
Mizushima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Mizushima is very close to passing his half guard.
Mizushima slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Mizushima lands strikes from half guard.
Mizushima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mizushima is thwarting Day's attempts to control the position.
Mizushima wants to control but Day is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mizushima pulls his head out easily.
Mizushima trying to control from Day's half guard. Day has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mizushima passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Day taking a bit of punishment here - Mizushima scoring with strikes.
Day taking a bit of punishment here - Mizushima scoring with strikes.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Mizushima scoring with punches and elbows.
Mizushima landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mizushima scoring with punches and elbows.
Day takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Mizushima in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Day looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mizushima turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Mizushima!
An out of breath Kazushi Mizushima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 91
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day blocks a jab.
Wilder cracks Day with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.#T1#
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Wilder throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilder at a distance.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Day.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Day there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Day thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder lands a head kick!
Day moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Day seems unphased.
Day throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder digs a good hook to Day's body.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day misses with a leg kick.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder slips a jab from Day.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Day closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Wilder has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Wilder.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day lands with a straight right. Wilder didn't see that one coming.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder 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.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Wilder throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder misses with a body shot
letting Day counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilder throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Wilder only half commits.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilder throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day connects with a body shot.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder misses the jab.
Day throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Day just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Day settles back down.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Wilder leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Day moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover.
Day walks into a left hand.
Day has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilder.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Wilder cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Day settles back down.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Day cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
A big left from Day misses.
Day misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wilder scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Day goes for a double leg but Wilder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilder continues to drive forward.
Day throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Wilder connects with a high kick.
Day cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Wilder cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder with a nice cross.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Day feints the counter takedown.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Day. Wilder shrugs it off though.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Day misses with a looping left.
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 lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Day lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilder on the side of the head.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilder is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Wilder circles away and we're back to standing.
Day scores with a head kick.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Day. #T3#
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Wilder misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself. #T4#
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Day lands a high kick!
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Day.
Well Wilder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Wilder!
A relieved looking Jack Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE INFERNO
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bottura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
Bottura struggling a bit here.
Bottura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Bottura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottura is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bottura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottura is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottura is pressing down on Day's thigh, looking to free his foot. Day is holding on for now.
Bottura prevents Day from improving his position.#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a kimura here.
Day is looking for a sweep. Bottura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Bottura is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottura is looking to advance position but Day won't allow it.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bottura.
Bottura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bottura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bottura prevents Day from improving his position.
Bottura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working. #T3#
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bottura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Day is trying to control the position but Bottura postures up.
Bottura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottura postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Bottura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Day gets a takedown into half guard.
Day is thwarting Bottura's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Bottura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bottura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Day is working away from the top position though.
Day not doing much here.
Bottura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bottura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day 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 Bottura.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Day.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Bottura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Day.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Caio Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura lands with a nice body punch.
Day throws a head kick but Bottura moves out of range.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Day blocks a low kick nicely.
Day is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura 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. #T2#
Day will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bottura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Day blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Bottura throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Bottura stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Day.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Day throws a sloppy head kick
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day takes one on the button.
Day shoots in but no luck this time.
Day misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Day.
A left and a right from Bottura both land. Nice combination.
Bottura misses with a body punch
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day has his takedown stuffed
and Bottura counters with a low kick, right behind Day 's knee.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Day throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Bottura moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Day blocks a low kick nicely.
Day misses with a double jab
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Day scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bottura throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bottura does it's job there.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura moves out of range as Day throws a body kick. #TD2#
Day closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Day lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Bottura is looking to cinch up a triangle. Day throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bottura's body to avoid the submission. Bottura has instead reached around Day's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bottura arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caio Bottura!
Our winner, Caio Bottura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Favelli looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Favelli slips a jab from Day.
Favelli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Favelli, right into the meat.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Favelli under the eye.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Favelli tries a low kick but Day avoids it.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Favelli. Favelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Stellario Favelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Favelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Favelli.
Favelli throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day throws a lazy right hand but Favelli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Favelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a head kick. That will keep Favelli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Favelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Day's calf.
Day has a takedown stuffed.
Favelli ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Favelli walks into a straight right hand from Day.#T1#
Favelli throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Favelli misses with a straight right.
Day lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Favelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Favelli is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Favelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Favelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Favelli is rocked!
Day has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Crack! A monster head kick from Day and Favelli falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gary Day!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Day thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 596
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Mancini gets a double leg takedown into Day's guard.
Mancini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mancini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mancini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mancini wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mancini is now in half guard.
Mancini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day scores with a few weak punches.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Mancini sits in half guard.
Mancini not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Mancini trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.
Day wants to get back to full guard.
Day trying to control but Mancini postures up.
Day misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mancini controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mancini lands a nice short elbow.
Mancini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mancini throws a strike but Day rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mancini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Mancini controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day with a nice head shot there.
Mancini working a defensive guard here.
Day wants to control from the top but Mancini keeps moving.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Day lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Mancini is looking for a triangle here but Day uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Day trying to control the action but Mancini is working from the bottom.
Day landing strikes.
Mancini regains half guard.
Mancini trying to control but Day postures up.
Nice strikes from Day there. #T4#
Mancini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mancini working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mancini working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Day throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancini controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ray Mancini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mancini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mancini is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Day has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Day keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mancini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mancini throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini throws a strike but Day rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mancini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Day has picked Mancini up and slammed him! Mancini can't keep hold of the triangle and Day manages to pass to side control!
Mancini can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Day throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Day lands a few punches from side control.
Day in side control lands a decent elbow.
Day is chipping away with strikes. #ROC2#
Mancini is rocked!
The ground and pound from Day seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oh Mancini is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day in side control, throwing shots but Mancini defends.
Mancini seems to have got his legs back now.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mancini tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position.
Mancini can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mancini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Day is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mancini is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mancini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Day working the ground and pound from side control.
Mancini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Day sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mancini taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Day is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mancini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Day throwing shots but Mancini is blocking nicely.
Mancini moves into full guard.
Mancini controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Day preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mancini working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Mancini keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Mancini blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancini controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Day enables Mancini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Day manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mancini showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Day is looking for a triangle but Mancini pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mancini content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Day has locked up a guillotine! Day's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mancini is holding on here and Day must be using up a lot of energy. Mancini has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Day gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Day!
After winning the bout, Gary Day thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Cole has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Day is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cole darts in and clinches Day up against the cage.
Day jumps guard but Cole stands there with Day around his waist. Day gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Day tries for a takedown but Cole manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Cole throws a head kick that misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day fails with the takedown
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole lands a front kick.
Cole scores with a jab to the head.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Day backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.
Day is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Day lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Day.
Cole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Cole trying to control here.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Day scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Day not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole won't allow Day to pass to mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cole.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cole is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Day.
Day on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day misses the body punch
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#
Day is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.#T1#
Day throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Cole counters with a nice right hand that sends Day toppling to the canvas! Day scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cole finish him?!
Cole cracks Day with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Day falls to his knees and Cole doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
Our winner, Rico Cole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 61
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanchez avoids it this time.
Day defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Day moved away.
Day lands a jab to the head.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Day settles back down.
A big right from Day misses.
Day misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanchez defends it well.
Day misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
A left lands for Sanchez.#T1#
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Day slips a jab from Sanchez.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Steve Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day. #T2#
Day tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Day misses the jab.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Day moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Day blocks an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez just leaning against Day, taking a breather.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Day around his waist. Day gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short shot to the head.
Day tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Day lands a nice uppercut.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Day fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanchez wants to break free but Day has control.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Day drags the fight down to the ground.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Day is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Day, up you get!
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day staying out of range there.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
A low kick from Day misses #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Day didn't expect that.
Day keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Sanchez cracks Day with a solid left hand.
Sanchez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez won't allow Day to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Day working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez is working Day over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SU#
Day is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Day back to the cage. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.#T3#
Day throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Sanchez throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Day cracks Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Day throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Day throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Day #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard.
Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Day's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Day.
Day manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sanchez passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Sanchez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to counter with a takedown but Day is quick to defend against it.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Day lands with a right hand.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Day tries to counter with a clinch but Sanchez shakes him off and moves away.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Day.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Day makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Day.#T1#
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Day has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez trying to stall but Day improves his position.
Sanchez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Day. #T2#
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Day shrugs off.
Sanchez lands an elbow inside that Day shrugs off.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns Day into the cage.#TD2#
Day manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sanchez trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steve Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Day to escape. #T3#
Sanchez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Day sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Day is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Sanchez is putting a hurting on Day here, landing some big shots from side control.
Day gets back to half guard.
Day keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanchez connects with a nice short shot to Day's temple.
Day punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Day manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Day has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Day keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.

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 Steve Sanchez.
Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sanchez!
A relieved looking Steve Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pound has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pound counter with a right hand.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pounds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Day throws a leg kick but Pound sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pound takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day avoids the body shot from Pound.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound walks into a straight right hand from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day half committed to a counter leg kick.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pound.
Dick Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pound wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pound slips a straight right by Day.
Pound drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Pound misses.
Pound lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Pound throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day looks to throw the jab but Pound is out of range.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pound swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day misses with a body kick.
Pound staying out of range there.
Pound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day missing with a left hand there. Pound was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pound throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day jumps guard but Pound turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Day is trying to pull guard but Pound turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Pound letting Day take a breather here.
Day misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pound misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pound leaning against his opponent.
Pound lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Pound has Day pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Pound is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Pound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day tries to pull guard but Pound holds him up against the cage and eventually Day drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pound avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Pound scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pound misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Day decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pound in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pound stays in close to Day's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Day working for submissions but it's allowed Pound to get to half guard.
Pound is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pound not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Day looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pound pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Nice body punch from Pound.
Pound is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Day rather than just go for the knockout.
Pound jabs Day to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Pound scores with a body shot.
Pound scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pound blocks the elbow strike.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pound blocking some punches.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pound lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with some punches. #T1#
Day tries to stall but Pound uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pound looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day wants a takedown but no success here.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pound struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Pound misses with a body punch.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pound takes a shot to the head.
Pound gets underhooks to prevent Day's takedown attempt.
Day misses with some punches.
Pound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day. #T2#
Day scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pound chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Pound cracks Day with an open hand slap.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pound to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Pound with a jab.
Day blocks a jab.
Day takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pound lands a body shot.
Pound lands a right hook to the body.
Day takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pound misses.#T3#
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Pound.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dick Pound seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pound scores with a jab to the body.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pound wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pound cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Pound in the body.
Pound looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pound.
Pound takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pound digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Pound takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day slips a jab from Pound.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Pound sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pound misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Day.#T4#
Day walks into a left hand.
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
Pound displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Pound misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Pound.
Pound with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Pound counters with a nice uppercut.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day looks for the body kick but Pound saw that one coming.
Day throws a front kick aimed at Pound's knee but Pound avoids it well.
Day tries to clinch up but Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Pound's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Pound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Day misses.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pound thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Day looks to throw the jab but Pound is out of range.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Day lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Jab from Pound.
A shot to the body from Pound misses
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a leg kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Pound's leg but Pound calmly moves out of range.
Pound cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound works Day's body with a nice hook.
Pound fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Day finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound misses with a body punch
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pound.
Pound misses with the combination.
Pound swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day avoids the body shot from Pound.
Day with a hook.
Day misses with a straight right.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Pound's shoulder, as Pound tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Pound releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pound avoids the body shot from Day.
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected. #T2#
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!
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Pound scores with a jab to the body.
Pound throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pound slips under a jab.
A big right from Day misses.
Dick Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pound moves away.
Pound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pound lands a nice looking body shot.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pound is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Pound.
Pound lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance. #T3#
Day throws a push kick but Pound slaps the foot to one side.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pound's sensitive parts.
Pound throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Pound avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pounds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day misses with a body shot.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Pound throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Pound looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Pound lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pound manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pound does it's job there.
Pound fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pound.#T4#
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
It looked like Day was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day tries to clinch but Pound is having none of it.
Pound misses with a few strikes there.
Pound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Pound counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound keeps the fight on the outside.
Pound swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pound avoids the body shot from Day.
Pound misses with the combination.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Day closes the distance and pushes Pound back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day working aggressively here.
Gary Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pound misses with a body punch.
Day leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pound comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pound 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Day!
After winning the bout, Gary Day thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Pound throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Pound does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pound lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Pound saw it coming and moves away.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Pound tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Pound.
Pound wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Day throws out a loose jab but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pound on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pound connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pound.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pound sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Day working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Day fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Day is trying to ground and pound but Pound uses the momentary lack of control by Day to regain half guard.
Day throwing shots but Pound is blocking nicely. #T2#
Day lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Day misses with a head shot. Pound uses the momentum to regain guard.
Day throws an elbow that misses. Pound uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Day's guard. Nice move by Pound!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pound doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pound manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pound defends it easily.#T3#
Pound passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Day is pressing down on Pound's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pound controls from within his opponent's guard.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pound with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Day managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pound defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pound rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pound swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pound swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pound throws out the jab.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Pound manages to avoid it.
Day is looking to wear down Pound with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Day misses with a hook.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pound misses with a double jab.
Day feinted with a counter takedown.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Pound connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Day closes the distance and pushes Pound back into the cage.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Pound pushes Day back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Pound.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day is working for takedown but Pound is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Day's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries a body shot but Pound blocks it.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Pound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pound lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pound misses with a body punch.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Pound controls the action.
Pound taking a breather.#T2#
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Pound taking a breather.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Pound.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pound to keep the fight standing.
Day digs a right hand underneath Pound's ribcage. Pound let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day misses with the head strike. #TD#
Day jumps guard. #T3#
Day striking off his back but it's not causing Pound any problems.
Pound throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Gary Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Day working for a triangle but Pound defends it easily. #SUB#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Pound trying to hold on to Day's head to control him but Day postures up.
Day looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pound with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Day working over Pound with some ground and pound. Pound looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pound is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Day scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pound wants to get back to full guard but Day has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pound.
A countering left hand to the body from Pound misses.
Pound punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day throws a right hand that Pound ducks under and follows up with a left that Pound also avoids with ease.
Day takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
Pound appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pound scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Pound sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day tries to clinch up but Pound circles away and keeps his distance.
Pound connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pound stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day throws a leg kick but Pound moved away.
Pound lands with a good body shot.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Day looks to land a right hand but Pound moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pound.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pound checks a leg kick.
Pound swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound blocks a jab.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Dick Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pound moves away.
Dick Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Pound just misses with a punch to the body.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Pound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pound.
Pound throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Nice shot by Pound.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Day.
Pound connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pound there.
Pound has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pound there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pound looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
As Pound backs away, Day returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Pound.
Day cracks Pound with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound slips a straight right by Day.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pound throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pound misses with a straight left.
Dick Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Pound throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Pound misses with a wild body shot.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day blocks a jab.
Pound gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pound lands with a right hand.
Day lands with an uppercut that bounces Pound off the cage and back into range.
Pound bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Day lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pound has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pound and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pound throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Pound uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Day needs to keep his hands up - Pound had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Pound's head back.
A big right from Pound misses.
Pound throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pound stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day avoids the body shot from Pound.
Day lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
Pound pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pound slips a jab from Day.
Pound takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pound misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Pound.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 171
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Built takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day thows a leg kick but Built checks it
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Built loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.#KD#
Built lands a big head kick that sends Day tumbling to the mat! Built takes a step backwards and waves Day back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Day is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with a hook.
Day is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Day seems to have recovered his senses.
Built takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.#T1#
Built blocks a head kick by Day.
Built tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day counters with a body kick.
Built misses with a combination
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Built lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Built lands a big head kick that sends Day tumbling to the mat! Built takes a step backwards and waves Day back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws an overhand right that drops Day like a sack of potatoes! Built dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pa‘Akea Built!
An out of breath Pa‘Akea Built thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 168
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Day on the inside.
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 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Day trying to stall but Murhaa improves his position.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day prevents Murhaa from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murhaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa taking a breather.
Day is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Day. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Murhaa's head back.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Day under the eye.#T2#
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Murhaa lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Murhaa works Day's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murhaa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Murhaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murhaa is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it. #T3#
Murhaa manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Day is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Day is looking for a kimura but Murhaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Day thows a huge punch but Murhaa dodges it nicely.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Day throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Day works over Murhaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murhaa managing to control the position.
Day won't allow Murhaa to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa works over Day's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa slips a jab from Day.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murhaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Day tries a quick counter leg kick but Murhaa is wise to it.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Day moves his leg out of the way.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day misses with a hook
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Day throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Day. Day circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.#T4#
Day takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Day misses with a straight left.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murhaa's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murhaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Day throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Day throws a right hand that misses
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Day connects with a body shot.
Murhaa throws a combination that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.#T2#
Day ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Day throws a fast counter high kick but Murhaa manages to duck under it in time.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Murhaa avoids it this time.
Day swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day slips under a jab from Murhaa.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murhaa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Murhaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day misses the body punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Day wants to counter with a clinch but Murhaa pushes him away.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murhaa won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day is trying to ground and pound but Murhaa uses the momentary lack of control by Day to regain half guard.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murhaa's head.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Murhaa!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Sakurai counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakurai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sakurai connects with a jab.
Day throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Day lands an overhand right.
Sakurai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Sakurai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakurai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sakurai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Sakurai.
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakurai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day. #T1#
Day slips a straight right by Sakurai.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Sakurai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakurai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Sakurai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Day backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakurai throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Sakurai lands a nice shot to the body.
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakurai.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range and Day settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Sakurai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Sakurai tries to get set, Day tries to push him back and clinch up but Sakurai manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakurai defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Sakurai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Day swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Day was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakurai.
Sakurai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Sakurai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakurai throws a shot to the body.
Day misses with a body punch
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Day cracks Sakurai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Sakurai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Sakurai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakurai staying out of range there.
It seemed like Sakurai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakurai.
Day slips a straight right by Sakurai.
Day cracks Sakurai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day lands with a hook. Sakurai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Day moves away from the strike by Sakurai. #TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day working the ground and pound but Sakurai is defending the strikes.
Sakurai defending against the ground and pound.
Day in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Day working the ground and pound but Sakurai is defending the strikes.
Day working the head with strikes.
Day grinds an elbow into Sakurai's temple.
Day prevents Sakurai from escaping the position.
Day grinds an elbow into Sakurai's temple.
Day in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Day scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakurai in his tracks.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Sakurai avoids it.
Sakurai throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakurai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Day takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gary Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day throws a combination that misses
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sakurai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Sakurai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day scores with the left hand. Sakurai knows he should have avoided that one.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakurai staying out of range there.
Day throws a right hand that Sakurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakurai also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Sakurai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakurai's hands.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakurai.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Sakurai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakurai misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Day looks to throw the jab but Sakurai is out of range.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day misses with a left hand
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakurai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakurai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakurai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Day throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakurai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakurai gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakurai avoids the body shot from Day.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakurai checks a leg kick.
Sakurai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Day slips under a jab from Sakurai.
Sakurai takes one on the button.
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.
Sakurai throws a body shot but no joy.
Day staying out of range there.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day misses with a right hand
and Sakurai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Day scores with the left hand. Sakurai knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
A head kick by Day misses
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day lands a jab to Sakurai's midsection.
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Sakurai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakurai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakurai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakurai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Sakurai throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakurai.
Sakurai misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Day misses with a leg kick.
Sakurai takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Sakurai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Day scores with a nice strike.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Sakurai counters with a crisp one two that drops Day! Sakurai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Day to his feet! Day is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day misses with a body punch
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
Day misses with a left hand
and Sakurai counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.#T1#
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Sakurai misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai misses with a wild body shot.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Sakurai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakurai.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Day's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Day duly obliges.
Sakurai lands a jab to the head.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a body punch but Day moves out of range. #T2#
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Sakurai.
Sakurai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Day. Day circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Day thinks about countering with a body kick.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakurai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Day blocks a jab.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakurai counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day. #T3#
Sakurai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Day fails with the takedown.
Sakurai lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sakurai takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Sakurai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakurai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day is looking for a counter combo.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Sakurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakurai.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Sakurai misses
and Day counters with a nice leg kick.
Day slips a jab from Sakurai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Hideo Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day misses with an uppercut. Sakurai saw that one coming.
Day staying out of range there.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakurai circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakurai moves away from the strike by Day.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hideo Sakurai.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Day misses.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Day misses
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
We've been told by Murhaa's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jab by Day.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhaa. That snapped Day's head back.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
A right-left combo lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Day.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Day misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Day misses with a hook
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.#T3#
Jab by Day.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Day throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul Murhaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Day staying out of range there.
Day connects with a looping right hand.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Day.
Murhaa is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Day scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Day dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Day lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa misses with a wild combination.
Murhaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Day digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Day misses with a hook
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Day throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Murhaa throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Murhaa.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murhaa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Day throws a leg kick
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Day throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa moves away from the strike by Day.
Day misses with a shot to the body
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murhaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Donk. Murhaa catches Day right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Day, as that shot connected.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Day lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Day works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Day. #BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Murhaa seems unphased.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Day wants to counter with a clinch but Murhaa pushes him away.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Day misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Day connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhaa scrambles back to his feet.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Day dips to his left and cracks Murhaa with an uppercut!
Murhaa throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Day lands a head shot.
Day misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Day cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day blocks a jab.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Day works the jab nicely.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.#T1#
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day cracks Murhaa with a good jab.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day looks to clinch
and Murhaa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand. #T2#
Day throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Murhaa 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.
Day wants to slow Murhaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Day.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.#T3#
Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Day.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Day.
Day lands the left hand.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Day misses with a right hand
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Murhaa throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day throws a leg kick
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa takes one to the chin there.
Day takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Murhaa!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 158
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Day misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Day's guard.
Smith advances to half guard. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but Day is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Day is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Day with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith throwing strikes but Day manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Day's best efforts.#T2#
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Day wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith is in trouble now - Day has advanced to mount!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Day lands a heavy elbow.
Day landing strikes from the mount.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big strike lands for Day! That's really hurt Smith and he's turned his back - Day keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Day jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Stark throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Stark darts in and clinches Day up against the cage.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Stark trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Stark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Day is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Stark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Day defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Day manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Day seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Day keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass. #SUB#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Day controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself. #T2#
Stark with a nice head shot there.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark landing some decent shots from guard.
Stark working some strikes from top position.
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Stark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark advances to half guard.
Day is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stark lands a nice short elbow.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Day trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Day tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Stark wants to control but Day is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Stark trying to pass the guard but Day defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Day is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Day uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Day lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day blocking some punches. #T1#
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stark is trying to force a seperation but Day has the dominant position.
Stark stops a takedown attempt from Day.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Day being controlled against the cage.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day tries a body shot but Stark blocks it. #BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking. #T2#
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day blocks a head kick by Stark.
Day tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Stark pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Day takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Stark scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Nice straight punches there by Day. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Day.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
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!
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Day checks a leg kick nicely.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Stark wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Stark tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the cage.
Day misses with some punches.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Stark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khal Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day avoids the body shot from Stark.
Stark throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Stark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the cage.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. #TD#
Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stark uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Stark won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Day manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Day looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stark holds on and takes a little breather.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Khal Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Day distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Day.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Day with the ground and pound but Stark uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #SUB2#
Stark has his foot on Day's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Day works his way back into a safe position though.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Day has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Day has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Stark trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Stark lands a couple of elbows.
Stark won't allow Day to sweep him here. #SUB#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
Stark is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Khal Stark.
I've got Stark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khal Stark!
Khal Stark managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Day connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hollywood tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Day jabs Hollywood right on the nose. Hollywood blinks but takes it well.
Hollywood misses with a wild combination.
Day feinted with a counter takedown.
Hollywood misses with a right hand #TD#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hollywood won't be happy with that.
Hollywood tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day in side control lands a decent elbow.
Day scoring with punches and elbows.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hollywood is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Hollywood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day advances to full mount.
Day controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Hollywood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Day goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hollywood turns into him and now he's in Day's guard. #SUB#
Hollywood looking to improve position, pressing down on Day's thigh with his hand. Day seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hollywood paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hollywood's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Day picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Day!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 147
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Blues scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blues goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blues can pounce on him.
Blues throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Day moves into the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Blues controls his hands.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage.
Blues blocks a body shot from Day.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blues's elbow.
Day takes a shot to the head.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Blues misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Blues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues sets himself, and Day steps forward looking for the clinch! Blues avoids it this time.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Blues fails to land with a series of punches.
Day has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blues is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blues scores with a nice head shot.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blues.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day walks into a left hand.
Monday Blues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blues thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Blues does no damage.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Day avoids the body shot from Blues.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues. #T2#
Blues fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a wild combination.
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blues misses with a hook.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day avoids the body shot from Blues. #T3#
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
Blues connects with the punch.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blues's head.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blues connects with a solid leg kick.
Blues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blues wants it to stay on the feet.
Blues takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blues's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blues moves away.#T4#
Day checks the leg kick.
Blues throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Blues as he connects with a hook.
Day moves away from the strike by Blues.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day takes a jab right on the kisser.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Blues's shoulder, as Blues tries to avoid the shot.
Blues avoids the body shot from Day.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues lands a jab to the head.
Monday Blues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monday Blues dominated that round.
That's time! Blues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blues lands with a shot to the body.
Blues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDay.
Blues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day throws a hook but Blues avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Blues. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blues slips under a jab from Day.
Day misses with a body shot.
Blues scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blues swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Blues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a right hand to the body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blues defends it well.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues with a jab.
Blues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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.
Blues lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day slips a jab from Blues.#T2#
Blues takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Blues moves in looking to clinch but Day pushes him off.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blues connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.
Blues throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day cracks Blues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws out a powerful jab.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blues lands a nice shot to the body.
Blues misses with a straight right.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Blues circles away. #T3#
Blues scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Blues gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Blues misses its target.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blues misses with a straight left.
Day throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Blues lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.#CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Day is stalling here.
Blues swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Blues fails to land.
Blues tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blues backwards.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blues tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Blues back against the cage. #T4#
Day misses with some punches.
Blues digs a right hand into Day's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Day's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blues lands a body shot.
Day misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day scores with a hook to the body. Blues takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blues connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Blues throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day throws out a counter right but Blues avoids it with no problem.
Blues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monday Blues dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blues misses with a hook
and Blues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Blues takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Blues.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blues defends it well.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blues is looking to clinch.
Blues digs a good hook to Day's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blues missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Blues lands a jab-cross combination.
Blues throws a body shot but no joy.
Blues throws a body punch but Day moves out of range. #CL2#
Day darts in and clinches Blues up against the cage.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blues.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blues misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day is trying to pull guard but Blues turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blues digs a right hand underneath Day's ribcage. Day let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blues is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blues lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day tries to work over Blues's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blues lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 fails to pull guard.
Monday Blues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blues blocks a body shot from Day.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Day misses with a body punch.
Blues gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Blues.
Blues gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Day. #T3#
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blues blocks a body shot from Day.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blues prevents it.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Blues uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Day has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blues uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blues passes into side control.
Blues tries to stand but Day controls the position and pulls Blues into his guard. #T4#
Blues content to stall in guard here.
Blues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Day is proving hard to escape from.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blues is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blues, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
Monday Blues thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 141
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Sakurai checks a leg kick.
Sakurai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day dives in and grabs Sakurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakurai pushes down on Day's head and hops out.#CL#
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakurai wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
Day tries to pull guard but Sakurai won't allow it.
Day leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai tries to circle away but Day has him pinned against the cage.
Day working aggressively here.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakurai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakurai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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.
Sakurai misses with a double jab.
Sakurai throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Day dives in and grabs Sakurai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakurai pushes down on Day's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakurai swinging wildly here.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Sakurai and move into the clinch.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakurai throws out the jab. #T2#
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakurai 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakurai looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Sakurai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakurai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day throws a combination. Sakurai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Day darts in and clinches Sakurai up against the cage.#TD#
Day drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Day has his foot on Sakurai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakurai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Day working for a triangle but Sakurai defends it easily. #T3#
Sakurai stays in close to Day's body and controls the position.
Sakurai is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Day is looking for a triangle but Sakurai pushes his legs off easily.
Sakurai content to stall in guard here.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakurai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Day's guard.
Day throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Day seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sakurai wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sakurai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sakurai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sakurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakurai wants to stand but Day has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Day throws out a loose jab but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakurai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day throws a leg kick
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Sakurai throws a good cross that connects.
Sakurai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Sakurai lands a jab.
Day fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakurai checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Sakurai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakurai misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Sakurai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Day slips under a jab.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakurai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day throws a low kick but Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Sakurai's leg but Sakurai calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Day dodges the punch combination from Sakurai.
Day appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day moves away from the strike by Sakurai.
Day pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sakurai back to the cage. Day follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Day scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Sakurai lands a body shot.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Sakurai.
Sakurai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Sakurai scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
Sakurai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day throws a front kick aimed at Sakurai's knee but Sakurai avoids it well.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakurai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Sakurai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Day fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakurai is out of range.
Sakurai throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day throws a low kick but Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Sakurai throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Sakurai falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakurai just manages to avoid it.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day misses with a low kick.
Sakurai moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Day misses with a right hand
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakurai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sakurai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Day closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakurai did well to prevent Day getting side control.
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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakurai is trying to stand.
Day throwing shots but Sakurai is blocking nicely.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Day throwing shots but Sakurai is blocking nicely.
Day throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Day.
Sakurai takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day misses with a body kick.
Sakurai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sakurai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakurai missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakurai throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Sakurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Sakurai throws a big shot that misses.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Sakurai.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day attempts a counter takedown but Sakurai avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Day gets a clinch.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.
Sakurai wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
Day jumps guard but Sakurai stands there with Day around his waist. Day gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Sakurai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Sakurai is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakurai is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Sakurai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day stalling in the clinch but Sakurai improves position.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day throws a leg kick
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
Day slips a jab from Sakurai.
Sakurai looks to land a combination. Day sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakurai. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day moves away from the strike by Sakurai. #T3#
Day swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Sakurai's shoulder, as Sakurai tries to avoid the shot.
Sakurai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day throws a lazy body kick
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day misses with a low kick.
Sakurai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakurai is just out of range.#TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Day tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Day is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakurai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sakurai can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Sakurai gets back to half guard.
Sakurai trying to control but Day postures up.
Day looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Sakurai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakurai 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Sakurai!
Hideo Sakurai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Day takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Day delivers a nice body kick.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day checks the leg kick.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teodor tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teodor to the ground. Teodor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teodor lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Teodor's defenses.
Day misses with the body kick
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day misses with a head kick.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Teodor misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with Teodor, looking for a takedown. Day pushes Teodor against the cage but Teodor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Teodor takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Teodor - that will leave a mark!
Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teodor on the side of the head.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teodors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Teodor throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teodor to score with a decent uppercut.
Teodor slips a straight right by Day.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teodor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teodor blocks a head kick by Day.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teodor moves away.
Teodor cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teodor's head.
Teodor lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
Teodor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teodor tries a low kick but Day avoids it.
Teodor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day misses with a right hand
and Teodor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Teodor responds with a good body kick, but Day manages to step out the way in time.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Teodor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teodor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teodor blocks a head kick by Day.
Day thuds a left hand into Teodor's body.
Teodor scores with a decent looking hook.
Teodor avoids the head kick by Day.
Teodor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Day back to the cage. Teodor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teodor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Teodor 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.
A big left from Teodor misses.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Teodor.
Teodor avoids a kick to the body.
Teodor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Day on the side of the head.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Teodor scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Teodor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teodor misses the shot to the body.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Teodor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Day takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Teodor gets caught napping as Day dives in and scores a takedown. Teodor manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility inform us that Teodor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teodor managing to control the position.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Teodor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teodor pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Day wants to control from the top but Teodor keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teodor trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atanase Teodor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Day needs to keep his hands up - Teodor had a free shot at his head there.
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws a leg kick but Teodor moved away.
Teodor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teodor lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Day.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Day manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Teodor on his heels. He'll look to pass Teodor's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teodor controlling Day's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Teodor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Day passes Teodor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teodor's head.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teodor defending well though.
Day trying to control the action but Teodor is working from the bottom.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teodor keeps working.
Day lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Day is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Teodor reverses the position - he's now on top in Day's guard.
Day 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.
Teodor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teodor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teodor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teodor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teodor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Day has his foot on Teodor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teodor works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Teodor tries to stand but Day is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teodor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teodor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teodor controlling from the top position.
Teodor wants to get up but he can't break Day's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Teodor is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Teodor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Teodor has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
Teodor tries to stand but Day is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day keeping moving, preventing Teodor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Teodor misses with a leg kick.
Day attempts a counter takedown but Teodor avoids it well and moves away.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teodor.
Day walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Teodor there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teodor. That's going to slow Day down.
Teodor scores with a push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Teodor. Day shrugs it off though.
Teodor cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
A jab lands there for Day.
Day is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teodor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teodor throws a sloppy head kick
and Day counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Teodor's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Teodor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Teodor lands the left hand.
Day throws out a loose jab but Teodor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teodor. That did some damage!
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Day.
A little jabbing left from Teodor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Teodor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teodor.
Teodor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
A leg kick checked by Day.
Day thinks about countering with a body kick.
Day has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teodor.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Day.#T2#
Teodor lands a jab to Day's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teodor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor jabs Day to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Day paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a body kick that misses.
Day misses with a body shot. #T3#
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Teodor.
Teodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day is looking to counter the offense by Teodor and move into the clinch.
Day swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
Teodor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Day misses with a low kick.
Teodor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Day.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Teodor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teodor feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teodor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Teodor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teodor. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atanase Teodor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Day throws a hook to the side of Teodor's head but Teodor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Teodor as Day shoots in.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Day walks forward, straight into a front kick from Teodor.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Day checks a low kick from Teodor.
Day is looking to counter with a body kick.
Teodor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day lands a body shot.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teodor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teodor scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Teodor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atanase Teodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teodor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!
Atanase Teodor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Fawkes lands a right hook to the body.
Fawkes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fawkes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day looks for the body kick but Fawkes saw that one coming.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes delivers a nice body kick.
Fawkes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Fawkes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Fawkes staying out of range there.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Fawkes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fawkes lands with an overhand left.
Fawkes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Fawkes is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fawkes throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fawkes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fawkes swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Fawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Day misses with a right hand
and Fawkes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fawkes won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day wants to control for a moment but Fawkes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fawkes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to pass the guard but Fawkes is keeping the position.
Fawkes is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Day trying to control but Fawkes is working from the bottom. #T3#
Fawkes controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
Fawkes is pulling down on Day's head. It's preventing any offense from Day, at least for the moment.
Day passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fawkes struggling a bit here.
Day misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Day lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fawkes tries to bench press Day off him but Day keeps the position. #T4#
Fawkes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fawkes is not content to let Day control the position.
Day wants to pass to mount but Fawkes is defending the position.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Day is thwarting Fawkes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Day is looking for a kimura but Fawkes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Fawkes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Fawkes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Day gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fawkes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fawkes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
Fawkes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Fawkes misses the target.
It looks like Fawkes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fawkes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a wild body kick that Fawkes sees coming a mile off.
Fawkes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Gareth Fawkes has been cut.#T1#
Day slips under a jab.
Fawkes cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fawkes punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fawkes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Fawkes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawkes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fawkes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Fawkes misses with a kick to the body.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Fawkes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Fawkes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day misses with a right hand
enabling Fawkes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fawkes misses the shot to the body.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fawkes throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Day releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fawkes lands with a right hand.
Fawkes misses with a body shot. #T3#
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fawkes.
Day is trying to counter with his kicks.
Day misses with a low kick.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Fawkes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fawkes throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Fawkes throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fawkes blocks a head kick by Day.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Fawkes scores with a body shot.
Fawkes misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gareth Fawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Day misses. #T4#
Fawkes throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fawkes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day feints the counter takedown.
Fawkes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day misses with a hook
and Fawkes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day feints and then cracks Fawkes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fawkes down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fawkes. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fawkes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws out a counter right but Fawkes avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Fawkes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fawkes ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day misses with a body punch
and Fawkes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fawkes misses with a leg kick. #KD#
Fawkes sends Day crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fawkes is motioning to the referee to let Day up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Day is rocked!
Day walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fawkes swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gareth Fawkes!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 125
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Day's head back.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Jab by Smith.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Day's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Day holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Day to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Smith is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Day pulls down on the head and he's put Smith to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gary Day!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Day thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 117
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Day tries for a takedown but Sakurai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakurai throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.#CL#
Day has closed the distance and engaged Sakurai in a clinch. #BC#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sakurai gets caught napping as Day dives in and scores a takedown. Sakurai manages to retain guard.
Day wants to pass the guard but Sakurai is keeping the position.
Sakurai wants to improve his position but instead Day has moved into half guard. #T1#
Day is trying to control. Sakurai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakurai is trying to stand.
Day is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Day content just to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sakurai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakurai's head.
Day is looking to advance position but Sakurai won't allow it.
Day trying to control the pace.
Sakurai tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sakurai won't allow Day to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU#
Day gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day staying out of range there.
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakurai misses with a straight right. #T4#
Sakurai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Sakurai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sakurai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakurai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakurai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakurai leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakurai! But no joy.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day closes the distance but Sakurai moves to the side
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Day shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakurai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sakurai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gary Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Day gets the takedown into side control.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakurai keeps working.
Day happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Day is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakurai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Sakurai is trying to improve his position.
Sakurai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day trying to control the position but Sakurai is working away. #SU#
Day decides to stand back up. #T2#
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.#CL#
Day drives through and clinches with Sakurai against the cage.
Day jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sakurai walks away with a smile on his face. Day gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakurai with a hook.
Day has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day tries for a takedown but Sakurai circles away easily
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakurai, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.#T3#
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakurai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Day scores with a kick to the body.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakurai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Sakurai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day slips under a jab.
Sakurai misses with a series of wild punches.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Sakurai pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakurai! But no joy.
Day tries for a takedown but Sakurai circles away easily
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Sakurai misses. #T4#
Day digs a good body shot into Sakurai's ribs.
Sakurai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakurai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Sakurai as Day shoots in.
Sakurai throws a sloppy body shot
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Sakurai will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakurai's waist but Sakurai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Day off to one side.
Day misses with a double jab
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakurai 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.
Sakurai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Day doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Day closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideo Sakurai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Day darts in trying to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Sakurai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Day shoots and misses
and Sakurai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day walks straight into a right hand from Sakurai - that's dropped him! Sakurai jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Day from any more punishment! Day complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hideo Sakurai!
A victorious Hideo Sakurai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 113
Date: Apr 17, 2017

#R1#
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Day wriggles free and stands up.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Day misses. #T1##TD2#
Smith 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 wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard. #REVR#
Smith prevents Day from improving his position.
Smith wants to take a breather but Day is having none of it.
Day keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Day keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Day wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SU2#
Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Day slips under a jab.
Smith lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Day. #CL#
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Day wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Day persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Day escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Day trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T3#
Day looking to control but instead Smith has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Day scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Day tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Day scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Day is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Day content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Day blocks the strikes from Smith. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith trying to hold on to Day's head to control him but Day postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Day gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Day manages to retain guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Day seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Day is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Day has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Day takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Day working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Day preventing the sweep.
Day working some strikes from top position.
Day is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Day distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Day stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Day from standing up.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith looking to control.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Day is now in half guard.
Day is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Day tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith trying to control but Day postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Day misses with a double jab.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Day has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Day tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Day stalling the fight. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch.
Smith digs a good hook to Day's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Day gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Day tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gary Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Day has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it. #BC#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Day is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Day is defending well. #T1#
Day is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Day's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Day wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is working for a kimura but Day is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Day defending well though.
Smith throwing shots but Day is blocking nicely.
Day slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Day trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Day keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Day moves into range and clinches up with Smith.#TD#
Day manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Day gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith trying to control the position. #T4#
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Day to get to half guard.
Day is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Day is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Day to get the leverage.
Jay Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Kravichenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kravichenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Kravichenko's shoulder, as Kravichenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kravichenko slips under a jab from Day.
Kravichenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravichenko punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Kravichenko.
Day misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kravichenko ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Kravichenko throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Kravichenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Day avoids the body shot from Kravichenko.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kravichenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Day throws a head kick but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kravichenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kravichenko backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kravichenko connects with a body shot.
Day avoids the body shot from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kravichenko cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
A jab from Kravichenko misses.
Kravichenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Day makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kravichenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Day back to the cage. Kravichenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Kravichenko misses with a looping left.
Kravichenko scores with a shot to the body.
Day misses with an uppercut. Kravichenko saw that one coming.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravichenko is just out of range.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Day defending well as Kravichenko loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Oleg Kravichenko has been cut.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Kravichenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Kravichenko tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day drops his hands momentarily and Kravichenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kravichenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Kravichenko takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kravichenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Kravichenko throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Day misses with a looping right.
Day throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kravichenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day tries to work over Kravichenko's front leg with a kick but Kravichenko checks it.
Kravichenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day looks to throw the jab but Kravichenko is out of range.
Kravichenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Kravichenko works the jab nicely.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kravichenko misses the target.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravichenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Kravichenko does it's job there.
Kravichenko tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravichenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Day has time to react.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kravichenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kravichenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him. #T4#
Day misses with a hook. Kravichenko ducked under it nicely.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravichenko throws a good cross that connects.
Kravichenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Kravichenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Day doesn't seem phased though.
Kravichenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Day scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Kravichenko tries to break free but Day pushes him back against the cage.
Kravichenko working hard to break the clinch.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kravichenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kravichenko throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day throws a wild body kick that Kravichenko sees coming a mile off.
Kravichenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Kravichenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kravichenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravichenko looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravichenko looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravichenko scores with a jab.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Kravichenko misses with a few strikes there.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Kravichenko lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Day connects with a body shot that sends Kravichenko's belly button to the back.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kravichenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Day blocks a jab.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day throws a nice head kick!
Kravichenko scores with a jab to the head.
Kravichenko swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day fakes the leg kick and cracks Kravichenko in the body.
Kravichenko moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kravichenko.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kravichenko misses with a wild body shot.
Kravichenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Day.
Kravichenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Day misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Kravichenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Kravichenko.
Day throws a hook but Kravichenko avoids it easily.
Kravichenko misses with a straight left.
Kravichenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Kravichenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kravichenko lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Kravichenko moves out of range easily.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day throws a body punch but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Day lunges at Kravichenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kravichenko's hand.
Kravichenko scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kravichenko defends it well.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kravichenko has time to react.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kravichenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Day takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day staying out of range there.
Kravichenko connects with a jab.#T4#
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day scores with a jab. Kravichenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kravichenko lands an overhand right.
Oleg Kravichenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Kravichenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kravichenko scores with a nice strike.
Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Kravichenko misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kravichenko. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Day misses with a hook.
Kravichenko misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kravichenko to keep the fight standing.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravichenko's elbow.
Kravichenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kravichenko prevents a body shot from Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oleg Kravichenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oleg Kravichenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kravichenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kravichenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
Day jabs Kravichenko right on the nose. Kravichenko blinks but takes it well.
Day throws out a loose jab but Kravichenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kravichenko misses with a jab to the body
and Kravichenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravichenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kravichenko needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Kravichenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day misses with a straight right.
Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kravichenko.#T1#
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kravichenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kravichenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day slips a jab from Kravichenko.
Day throws out a counter right but Kravichenko avoids it with no problem.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day throws a jab when Kravichenko was well out of range.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kravichenko lands with an overhand left.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kravichenko moves away from the strike by Day.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day looks for the body kick but Kravichenko saw that one coming.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kravichenko throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Day!
A jab from Kravichenko misses.
Kravichenko loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day slips a straight right by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko slips a straight right by Day.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day throws a sloppy body shot
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kravichenko throws out a loose jab but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kravichenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day looks to throw the jab but Kravichenko is out of range.
Day dodges the punch combination from Kravichenko. #T3#
Day slips a straight right by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Day backs up against the cage.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Nice body punch from Day.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kravichenko throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Day to counter with a crisp jab.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravichenko throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Day clinches.
Day tries to pull guard but Kravichenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land. #T4#
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Kravichenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Kravichenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Day jumps guard and drags Kravichenko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Day has a closed guard, preventing Kravichenko from standing up. #SUB2#
Day has his foot on Kravichenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kravichenko works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravichenko looking to pass the guard.
Kravichenko wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kravichenko 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Kravichenko!
An out of breath Oleg Kravichenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 94
Date: Jan 30, 2017

#R1#
Kravichenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kravichenko throws a good cross that connects.
Kravichenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Day at a distance.
Day slips under a jab.
A combination from Kravichenko does no damage.
Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Kravichenko throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day tries to work over Kravichenko's front leg with a kick but Kravichenko checks it.
Kravichenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Day backs up against the cage.
Day throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kravichenko clobbers Day with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day misses with a body kick.
Kravichenko throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Kravichenko digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Kravichenko jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Kravichenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Kravichenko misses with a double jab.
Day takes a swing at Kravichenko's ribcage but misses.
Kravichenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Day moves away from the strike by Kravichenko.
Day swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day throws a looping overhand right but Kravichenko ducks down to avoid it.
Day misses with a body shot.
Kravichenko throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kravichenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Day.
Day punishes Kravichenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Day thumps Kravichenko with a low kick.
Day throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kravichenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Kravichenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Nice uppercut lands for Kravichenko. That snapped Day's head back.
Good leg kick by Day there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravichenko is just out of range.
Kravichenko 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.
Day throws a leg kick but Kravichenko moved away.
Kravichenko misses with the combination.
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kravichenko throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Kravichenko has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Day is looking to chop away at Kravichenko's legs.
Kravichenko connects with a body shot.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kravichenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kravichenko tries to get set, Day tries to push him back and clinch up but Kravichenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Day stuns Kravichenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravichenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Kravichenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravichenko.
Day is looking to wear down Kravichenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Day takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kravichenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kravichenko wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Kravichenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day slips under a jab.
Kravichenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Day had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Day staying out of range there.
Day throws a nice inside leg kick.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kravichenko jabs at Day's body.
Day scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kravichenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kravichenko misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day moves out of range as Kravichenko strikes.
Kravichenko throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Kravichenko scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravichenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day attempts a counter takedown but Kravichenko avoids it well and moves away.
Kravichenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.#T4#
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravichenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Day.
A swing and a miss from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day misses with a hook. Kravichenko ducked under it nicely.
Kravichenko takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day moves away from the strike by Kravichenko.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Kravichenko circles away.
Kravichenko scores with a hook to the body. Day takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Day throws a head kick but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Day throws a jab when Kravichenko was well out of range.
Day staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravichenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kravichenko misses the jab.
Kravichenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Day slips under a jab.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Kravichenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Kravichenko.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day lands a head kick. Kravichenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kravichenko throws a shot to the body.
Kravichenko misses the body punch #CL#
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kravichenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day lands a nice uppercut.
Kravichenko is trying to force a seperation but Day has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Day.#BC#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravichenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Day.#T1#
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravichenko.
Day tries to score with a low kick but Kravichenko moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kravichenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut.
Kravichenko cracks Day with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Kravichenko misses.
Kravichenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day throws a hook to the side of Kravichenko's head but Kravichenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Kravichenko ducks down to avoid it.
Kravichenko moves away from the strike by Day.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kravichenko! But no joy.
Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravichenko cracks Day with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Day misses with a looping right.
A big left from Day misses.
Kravichenko blocks a head kick by Day.
Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Kravichenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kravichenko misses the shot to the body.
Day drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kravichenko sprawls and moves away.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Kravichenko. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day walks into a stiff left hand from Kravichenko.
Day slips a jab from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kravichenko defends it nicely.
Kravichenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravichenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kravichenko throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Day misses with a right hand
and Kravichenko counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Day cracks Kravichenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day slips under a jab from Kravichenko.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko misses with a hook.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravichenko.
Day fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kravichenko just manages to avoid it.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Kravichenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kravichenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day throws a body punch but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravichenko loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Kravichenko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Day swinging wildly here.
Kravichenko throws a counter combo.
Kravichenko misses with the combination.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oleg Kravichenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day lands with a hook. Kravichenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Day gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravichenko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Day slips under a jab.
Kravichenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Kravichenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko.
A big left from Kravichenko misses.
Kravichenko misses with an uppercut.
Day takes a swing at Kravichenko's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oleg Kravichenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Day throws a head kick but Kravichenko moves out of range.
Kravichenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Kravichenko swinging wildly here.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Day cracks the inside of Kravichenko's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
Kravichenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kravichenko throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kravichenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Kravichenko as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day misses with a left hand
and Kravichenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravichenko.
Kravichenko throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day takes a swing at Kravichenko's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Kravichenko looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kravichenko lands with a nice body punch.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kravichenko swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Kravichenko avoids the head kick by Day.
Kravichenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Day looks for the body kick but Kravichenko saw that one coming.
Kravichenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Kravichenko pushes him off.
Kravichenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Day.
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Kravichenko down.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kravichenko misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Day moves into the clinch.#T2#
Day misses with a body punch.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Kravichenko controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Day creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kravichenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kravichenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravichenko manages to avoid it.
Kravichenko lands with a shot to the body.
Day lands a high kick!
Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kravichenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Day clinches up with Kravichenko and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Kravichenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kravichenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day prevents Kravichenko from breaking the clinch.
Day presses Kravichenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day has Kravichenko pressed against the cage, preventing Kravichenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Day is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day working aggressively here.
Kravichenko is trying to break free.#T4#
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day misses with a body punch.
Kravichenko is trying to break the clinch but Day is controlling him.
Kravichenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Kravichenko can't break the clinch.
Kravichenko misses with a body punch.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kravichenko tries to break the clinch but Day is controlling the position. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day tries to score with a low kick but Kravichenko moves his leg out of the way.
Day scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravichenko doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kravichenko 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 88
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Babajide throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Babajide misses.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babajide is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Babajide throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babajide throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Day throws a right hand that Babajide ducks under and follows up with a left that Babajide also avoids with ease.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babajide.
Babajide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Day misses with a hook. Babajide ducked under it nicely.
Babajide drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day misses with a body shot.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Day there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babajide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babajide connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Day's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babajide. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babajide looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target. #T1#
Babajide fails to land the takedown.
Babajide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Babajide tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Babajide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
A combination from Babajide does no damage.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Babajide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Babajide moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Babajide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
A jab from Day misses.
Babajide looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babajide manages to avoid it.
Day lands a body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Babajide finds it's way through Day's defenses.
Day dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Babajide throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babajide swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Babajide.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day slips under a jab from Babajide.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babajide's head backwards.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Babajide counters with a straight right hand.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Babajide needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
Babajide lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babajide.#T3#
Babajide takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babajide throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day throws a jab when Babajide was well out of range.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babajide.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babajide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babajide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
Babajide connects with a body shot that sends Day's belly button to the back.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Babajide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Day misses.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Babajide was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Day.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Babajide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babajide looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day scores with a nice strike.
Babajide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Babajide is looking to wear down Day with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
A jab from Day finds it's way through Babajide's defenses.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Babajide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Babajide moves out of range of the body kick.
Babajide was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Babajide throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Day counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Day.
Stalling in the clinch from Day.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Babajide.
Day misses with a body punch. #BC#
Babajide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
Day is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babajide had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day swinging wildly here.
Day lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Babajide connects with a nice looking jab.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from Babajide.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babajide throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Day.
Babajide scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babajide walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babajide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babajide throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Babajide shoots in but no luck this time.
Day scores with a hook.
Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range.
Babajide connects with a crisp jab.
Babajide throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Babajide blocks the body kick.
Babajide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Day looks to land a right hand but Babajide moved out of range.
Day lands a head kick!
Babajide avoids the body shot from Day.
Babajide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babajide misses with a body kick.
Babajide misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Day holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day misses with some punches.
Babajide lands a left hand.
Babajide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babajide prevents a body shot from Day.
Babajide blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day prevents Babajide from breaking the clinch.
Babajide is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Babajide throws a head punch that misses.
Babajide wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Babajide is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Babajide blocking some punches.
Babajide lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Babajide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babajide blocks a jab.
Babajide throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Babajide gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Babajide moves away and avoids it.
Day with a hook.
Babajide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day misses with a head kick.
Babajide lands with a shot to the body.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Babajide throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Day cracks Babajide with an open hand slap.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Babajide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Babajide.
Babajide has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babajide stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babajide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Babajide looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Day slips a jab from Babajide.
Day sizes up Babajide with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 combination. Babajide tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Day checks a leg kick.
Babajide throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babajide misses with a left hand
and Day makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Babajide does it's job there.
Day bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babajide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babajide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Day.
Babajide with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babajide scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's time! Babajide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Babajide moves out of range of the leg kick from Day.
Babajide misses with a looping right.
Babajide swinging wildly here.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Day wants to slow Babajide down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Day coming out on top.
Babajide looks to land a body kick but Day moved away.
Day cracks Babajide with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Babajide blocks the leg kick.
Babajide slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babajide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Babajide wants to clinch up but Day keeps it at a distance.
Day cracks Babajide with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Babajide misses with a low kick.
Day misses with a body shot. #T1#
Babajide tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babajide misses with a looping left.
Day slips a straight right by Babajide.
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Babajide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Day avoids the head kick by Babajide.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babajide at a distance.
Day throws a leg kick which misses Babajide's front leg but catches the back leg as Babajide tries to avoid it.
Babajide looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Babajide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babajide takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Babajide throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Day tries to counter with a clinch but Babajide shakes him off and moves away.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Babajide.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babajide misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babajide tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Babajide shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Day napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Day regains full guard. Nicely done.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Babajide postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Babajide throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Babajide's guard. Nice move by Day!#REVB#
Day looking to pass the guard.
Babajide not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Babajide keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Kingsley Babajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day wants to pass the guard but Babajide is keeping the position.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day throws a big elbow that misses.
Babajide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babajide looking to control.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day wants to control from the top but Babajide keeps moving.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babajide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Babajide swinging wildly here.
Day throws out a counter right but Babajide avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Babajide.
Day slips a jab from Babajide.
Babajide wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Day!
Our winner, Gary Day, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day dips to his left and cracks Diamond with an uppercut!
Diamond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Nice straight punches there by Diamond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diamond.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Diamond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond misses the jab.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Diamond. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Day lands a nice looking body kick.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diamond.
A jab from Day misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Day.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Diamond's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Day.#T1#
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Diamond lands with a cross.
Jab from Day.
Day moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Day scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Diamond.
And Day responds with a good body kick, but Diamond manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Day.
A head kick misses from Day.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diamond.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diamond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Day needs to keep his hands up - Diamond had a free shot at his head there.
Day is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diamond swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Diamond takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day digs a good hook to Diamond's body.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day cracks Diamond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diamond definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Diamond throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Diamond swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a good low kick that Diamond was not able to check.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diamond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diamond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diamond crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Day - the referee stops the clock and Diamond gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Day. Diamond manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Day connects with a crisp jab.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Day throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Day. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Day.#T3##KD2#
Day sends Diamond crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Day is motioning to the referee to let Diamond up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Diamond is rocked!
Day shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Diamond takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Day sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Diamond bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Day!
Gary Day seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
King Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 81
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Day slips under a jab from Griffin.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick from Day.
Day throws out a leg kick but Griffin moves out of range and Day only half commits.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a hook
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Day misses with a leg kick
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin looking to stall.
Day tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day is trying to pull guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin tries to stall but Day uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Day breaks from the clinch.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin misses with a straight left.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.#T2#
Griffin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
Griffin misses with a hook
letting Day counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day throws a chopping leg kick but Griffin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Day throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Griffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a crisp right that sends Day to the canvas! Griffin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin! Peter Griffin retains his lightweight title!
Peter Griffin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Day lands a nice hook to Diamond's body. Diamond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond works over Day's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Gary Day has been cut.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diamond is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Day throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diamond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day scores with a hook.
Diamond lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Diamond 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.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day jabs at Diamond's body.
Diamond throws a body shot but no joy.
Diamond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diamond lunges at Day with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Day's hand.
Day moves away from the strike by Diamond.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diamond takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diamond misses with a straight left.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diamond misses with the combination. #T1#
Diamond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Diamond.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Diamond throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Day tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diamond manages to circle out of the way.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Diamond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Day changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond lands with a shot to the body.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Diamond off balance momentarily.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Diamond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Diamond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Day, right into the meat.
Diamond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond misses with a two punch combination.
Day slips under a jab.
Day fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diamond just manages to avoid it.
Day bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamond's head backwards.
Day blocks a jab.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Day thuds a left hand into Diamond's body.
Day feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diamond's calf.
Diamond scores with a one two! Day had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
Day misses with an uppercut. Diamond saw that one coming.
Day throws a front kick that sends Diamond stumbling back into the cage.
Diamond lands with a good body shot.
King Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day is looking to wear down Diamond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diamond.#T3#
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Day lands with a kick to the temple. Diamond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Diamond throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Day.
Diamond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diamond misses with a body shot.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Diamond's shoulder, as Diamond tries to avoid the shot.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond throws a body shot but no joy.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Diamond.
Diamond throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diamond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day moves out of range as Diamond strikes.
Day lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day slips a jab from Diamond.
Diamond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diamond. That did some damage!
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day stuns Diamond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diamond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Day drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diamond sprawls and moves away.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Diamond moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
A combination from Diamond does no damage.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diamond throws a sloppy body shot
letting Day counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Day's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Day.
Gary Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diamond.
Day is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diamond connects with a crisp jab.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diamond manages to avoid it.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Day lands with a right hand.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Day throws a series of strikes that have Diamond backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Diamond. Beautiful body shot.
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diamond blocks a head kick 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.
Diamond cracks Day with a good jab.
Diamond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Jab, jab by Diamond - just one landing.
Diamond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diamond loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Diamond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Day lands with a kick to the temple. Diamond shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Diamond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day misses with a head kick.
Day misses with a hook.
Diamond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diamond lands with a shot to the body.
Diamond looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Diamond breaks away and moves out of range.
Diamond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Day, right into the meat.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Diamond thuds a left hand into Day's body.
Diamond throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Day.
Day throws a right and a left that Diamond avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Diamond.
Diamond throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Diamond scores with a body shot.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
Day appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Diamond's head back.
Day dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Diamond takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamond.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Diamond misses with a looping right.
King Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diamond throws out the jab. #CL#
Day rushes Diamond and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day looks to land a combination. Diamond sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Diamond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diamond.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Diamond scores with a jab to the head.
Diamond misses with a double jab. #T4#
Diamond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Diamond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Diamond.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Day, right into the meat.
Diamond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Day scores with a head kick. Diamond tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day lands a high kick!
Diamond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diamond misses with the combination.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Day throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Day will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Day dodges the punch combination from Diamond.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Day.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Day throws a leg kick which misses Diamond's front leg but catches the back leg as Diamond tries to avoid it.
Diamond scores with a body shot.
Diamond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diamond looks to land a left hand but Day moved out of range nicely.
Day scores with a head kick. Diamond tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diamond throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Diamond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Diamond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diamond takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Nice defenses there by Diamond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diamond misses with a double jab #TD#
and Day decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diamond's guard.#T1#
Diamond has Day pulled in close to control his posture.
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diamond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diamond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diamond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Day landing some decent shots from guard.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Diamond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Day wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
King Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day 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.#T2#
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond managing to control the position.
Day working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Day trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Day slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Diamond.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Day is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diamond has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond has hold of Day's hands but Day slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Day lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Day.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Day thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diamond's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diamond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diamond is looking to control Day's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diamond avoid being mounted?
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Day is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diamond defends it well.
Still in half guard, Day seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diamond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Day scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated King Diamond had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Walker throws a head kick that misses
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Day has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Day.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Day goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Day tried to score with a low kick but Walker checks it.
Day throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Day connects with a body shot.#T1#
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day misses with a hook.#CL#
Walker clinches.
Day blocks an elbow strike.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Day gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day. #SUB2#
Day looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Day sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walker defending well though.
Walker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Day. #T2#
Day is trying to control. Walker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walker tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Day with the ground and pound but Walker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day distracts Walker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Walker is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Day on the ground.
Day throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Day is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Day landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Day stops Walker from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Day wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Walker is looking to escape.
Day looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Day is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Day.
Walker is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Day throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Day misses with a body kick.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day is looking to land body kicks.
Walker tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walker throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day connects with a body shot.
Day blocks a head kick by Walker.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Day misses with a low kick.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker throws a head kick that Day semi-blocks.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day throws a leg kick but Walker sees it coming and moves out of range.
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.
Day lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eric Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Day.
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day scores with a leg kick.
Day misses with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Day looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Walker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Walker throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day thumps Walker with a low kick.
Walker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eric Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker moves to clinch but Day breaks away
and Day makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
Day cracks Walker with a good jab.
Day lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Day buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Day counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
Day cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Day chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker wants to stand but Day is controlling the position.
Gary Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Walker's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Day!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016

#R1#
Gatsby shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Gatsby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gatsby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gatsby thows a huge punch but Day dodges it nicely.
Gatsby is trying to control the action in half guard but Day is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatsby works his way into side control.
Gatsby creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is trying to control Gatsby's posture but Gatsby avoids it.
Gatsby wants to control but Day is keeping him busy. #T1#
Day sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Day misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Day wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Gatsby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gatsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Day trying to control from the bottom.
Gatsby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatsby.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2##SUB2#
Gatsby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gatsby not doing much here. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Day doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatsby.
Gatsby throwing shots but Day is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gatsby lands with a punch from half guard.
Gatsby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gatsby thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Day wants to control but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby lands a heavy elbow.
Gatsby scoring with strikes but Day is staying in there.
Day is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gatsby with a couple of short strikes.
Gatsby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Day has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gatsby's lack of action. #SUB#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Gatsby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Day is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby content to control rather than advance.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Day trying to control here.
Gatsby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day has hold of Gatsby's hands but Gatsby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gatsby winds up and cracks Day with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Day is not content to let Gatsby control the position.#SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gatsby dominated that round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Gatsby closes the distance and clinches.
Gatsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Gatsby.
Day working hard to break the clinch.
Day stalls.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gatsby - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Gatsby blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gatsby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Day uses from the top position.
Day postures up in Gatsby's guard and throws a big left but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatsby working a defensive guard here.
Day working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gatsby has control of Day's left arm, preventing Day from doing any damage.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gatsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Day gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gatsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Day has his foot on Gatsby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gatsby works his way back into a safe position though.
Gatsby trying to control but Day is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gatsby defends it easily.
Gatsby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Day's guard.
Gatsby content to control rather than advance.
Gatsby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Day does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gatsby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Gatsby throwing shots but Day is blocking nicely.
Day misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura here.
Gatsby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gatsby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatsby pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joe Gatsby has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gatsby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gatsby instigates a clinch.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Gatsby slowing the pace effectively.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsby's elbow.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby looking to slow down the pace here.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day is pushing Gatsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Day working aggressively here.
Gatsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Day lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gatsby or not.
Gatsby has Day pressed against the cage.
Gatsby leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Gatsby.
I was talking to Day's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gatsby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
Day trying to stall but Gatsby improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatsby. #T2#
Day misses with some punches.
Gatsby is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gatsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Gatsby.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatsby.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Day misses the jab.
Gatsby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Day tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatsby shoots in but no luck this time.
Gatsby gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Day throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Day controlling the position well.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
Joe Gatsby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
Still in half guard, Gatsby seems content to control.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Day trying to control here. #T4##SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Gatsby stalling.
Day controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Day tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
Gatsby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Gatsby.
I've got Gatsby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gatsby!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 63
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Diamond clinches up with Day and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Day successfully pulls guard.
Diamond throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
Day keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
Diamond 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. #SUB#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diamond gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond is in close to Day's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diamond postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Diamond with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Diamond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diamond postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Day is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day keeping moving, preventing Diamond from controlling successfully.
Day tries to strike from the bottom.
Diamond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diamond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diamond accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diamond trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Day manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Diamond pulls Day in close to his closed guard and prevents Day from doing any damage or advancing position.
Day looking to sit in guard and control but Diamond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Diamond trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Diamond sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Day is looking for a triangle but Diamond pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Diamond postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Day is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diamond, into his guard. #REVR#
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Day advances position into side control!
Day misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Diamond takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Day are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Day is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamond is looking for a sweep.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working. #T4#
Diamond stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Day looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diamond is avoiding damage well.
Day tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Diamond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day lands some shots froms side control.
Day working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamond regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Day.
Diamond tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Day dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Day tries to clinch but Diamond moves out of range. #CL2#
Diamond moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Diamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Diamond lands a shoulder strike.
Day is struggling to control the position.
Day tries a body shot but Diamond blocks it.
Day is working Diamond over against the cage.
Day is trying to push Diamond away but Diamond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diamond misses with a body punch. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Diamond takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day missing with a left hand there. Diamond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Day misses.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?#CL#
Day closes the distance and pushes Diamond back into the cage.#T1#
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond.
Diamond lands with a right to the head.
Day is trying to stall.
Day lands a body shot.
Diamond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Day is fighting off a takedown attempt but Diamond is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Day to the mat. Day regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diamond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Day is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Diamond rolls with it to try and escape but Day cranks on the arm and Diamond is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Day!
A very excited looking Gary 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.
King Diamond was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: DFC 13: Adams vs. Jones
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Smith swings for the body but Day moves out of range. #TD2#
Day tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Day misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Day is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Day.#SUB#
Day has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Day is on top in guard. #REVR#
Day 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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Day with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Day got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Day has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Day is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Day wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Day wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Day with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T3#
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Day arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Smith's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gary Day!
A relieved looking Gary Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 24
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Day lands with a good body shot.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Darko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Darko 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.
Darko 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 Darko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
Darko blocks a body shot from Day.
Darko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darko landing knees to the body.
Darko misses with a knee to the head.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Darko tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Darko looks for a takedown but Day sprawls well.
Darko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.#T1#
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darko moves away.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Day.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Day sprawls well. Day wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darko gets slowly back to his feet.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day connects with a body shot.
Gary Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Day counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Darko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Day did well to prevent Darko getting side control.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Day is looking to control Darko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?
Day has a hand on Darko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Darko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day gets back to half guard.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Day is working away.
Darko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Day!
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Day tries to hold on but Darko pushes him away.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Day prevents Darko from taking his back.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Darko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Day keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Day throwing hammer fists to the chest of Darko. What's that going to do exactly?
Darko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Day is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Darko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Darko forces the positional change into back control. #T4#
Darko is hanging on to Day's back as he tries to escape.
Day rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko uses his free foot to push down on Day's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Day will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darko shoots in but Day avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darko wants to clinch.
Darko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Darko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Day misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Darko ducks down to avoid it.
Darko shoots in for a double leg but Day sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darko. That did some damage!
Day is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Day avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Day as Darko shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko tries to clinch but Day moves out of range. #T1#
Day throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Day closes the distance and pushes Darko back into the cage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Darko lands a takedown into guard.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Day has his foot on Darko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darko trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darko is aware though and is defending well.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Day looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Darko has picked Day up and slammed him! Day can't keep hold of the triangle and Darko manages to pass to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Darko crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Day is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Darko wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position. #T3#
Day gets back to full guard.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses.
Day being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Day is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Darko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Darko defends easily.
Darko preventing the sweep.
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 time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Darko has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch. #BC2#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Darko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Day on his heels. He'll look to pass Day's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Day is working an open guard so Darko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Day is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Darko has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Darko moves out of range easily.
Gary Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Darko.
Day stuffs the takedown attempt from Darko. Darko gets slowly back to his feet.
Darko blocks a jab.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darko has a takedown stuffed.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Darko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Day defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
Darko scores with a sloppy right hand. Day should have avoided that one.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Darko is just out of range.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donnie Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Darko tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Darko or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
Day misses with a head kick.
No luck for Darko with that takedown attempt.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Darko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darko doesn't manage to clinch there - Day circles away.
Day misses with a looping right.
Day moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darko.
Day scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Darko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Darko tries to pass to full mount but Day defends it. #SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko trying to pass the guard but Day defending well.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darko.
Day is looking to control Darko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Day avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko blocks the strikes from Day. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Darko seems content to control.
Darko blocks the strikes from Day. #SUB#
Darko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Darko moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Darko tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Darko fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Day winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Day!
A victorious Gary Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 21
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Day misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Paniccia misses the target.
Paniccia avoids the body shot from Day.
Paniccia feinted with a counter takedown.
Gary Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Paniccia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Paniccia misses its target.
Paniccia slips a jab from Day.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paniccia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Day has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Day and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
letting Paniccia counter with a right hand.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Paniccia feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Paniccia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paniccia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Day on his heels. He'll look to pass Day's guard now, I'm sure.
Paniccia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Paniccia defends easily.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paniccia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Paniccia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Day blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paniccia.
Day striking from the bottom.
Paniccia is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paniccia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paniccia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Day knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Day tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Paniccia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paniccia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Day blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paniccia. #T2#
Paniccia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Paniccia wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paniccia is looking to advance position but Day won't allow it. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Day avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paniccia.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paniccia throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Day looking for a guillotine here but Paniccia defends easily.
Paniccia connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paniccia defends it easily.
Paniccia pushing down on Day's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Paniccia is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Day looking for submissions off his back.
Paniccia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Day to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paniccia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paniccia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniccia pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Paniccia trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.
Paniccia lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paniccia pulls his head out easily.
Paniccia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Day makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Day.
Paniccia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paniccia chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Day is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paniccia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Paniccia looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piero Paniccia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paniccia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Paniccia is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Paniccia avoids the head kick by Day.
Paniccia ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniccia moves away.
Day moves out of range as Paniccia strikes.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Day misses
and Paniccia counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Paniccia closes the distance and pushes Day back into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paniccia as Day tries to tie him up.
Paniccia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the ropes.#T1##TD2#
Day has clasped his hands together around Paniccia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paniccia manages to get back to half guard.
Day slips a nice elbow through Paniccia's hands, connecting with Paniccia's forehead.#SUB#
Paniccia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Day pulls his head out easily.
Paniccia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paniccia works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Day drops back looking for a leg! Paniccia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paniccia manages to kick Day off! Day jumps back into Paniccia's guard. #SUB#
Day avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Paniccia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Paniccia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?#T2#
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Paniccia has wrist control.#SUB#
Paniccia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Paniccia working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day won't allow Paniccia to sweep him here.
Piero Paniccia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paniccia keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Paniccia lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Paniccia is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Day frees his head nicely. Oh but Paniccia has switched to an armbar! Day is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Piero Paniccia!

Event: Helsinki Fight Night 3
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Day.
Day digs a good hook to Jitz's body.
Jitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Nice jab there from Day.
Day bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jitz's head.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jitz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jitz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jitz jumps guard but Day stands there with Jitz around his waist. Jitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jitz is trying to pull guard but Day has him pressed against the ropes.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Day lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Jitz is rocked!#BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Day finish him?
Day lands with a good body shot.
Day is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Day shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jitz takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Day sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jitz bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gary Day!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Day thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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