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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries for a takedown but Gatsby circles away easily
and Gatsby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward moves forwards but Gatsby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Gatsby lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatsby darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Gatsby is controlling him
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ward has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gatsby working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ward's thigh. Ward counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby controlling from the top position.
Gatsby throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gatsby pulls Ward in to control the position.
Ward must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatsby has wrist control.
Gatsby pulls Ward in to control the position.
Gatsby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is working Gatsby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ward missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Ward got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ward has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gatsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gatsby content to stall in guard here.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby is stalling in the full guard.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatsby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatsby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gatsby!
Ward is putting a hurting on Gatsby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gatsby is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Gatsby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Gatsby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gatsby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gatsby dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ward looks for a takedown but Gatsby sprawls well.
Gatsby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Ward shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward lands a couple of digs.
Ward is in close to Gatsby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gatsby's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Max Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Gatsby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Gatsby!
Gatsby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Gatsby throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gatsby here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ward utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gatsby trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gatsby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gatsby wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Gatsby controls the position.
Ward is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gatsby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ward knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gatsby works to advance to full mount. Ward defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby scoring with strikes but Ward is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gatsby dominated that second round.
That's time! Gatsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Gatsby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Gatsby scores with a jab to the head.
Ward fails with the takedown
and Gatsby counters with a straight right hand.
Gatsby wants to clinch.
Ward doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward shoots in but Gatsby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Gatsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Gatsby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Gatsby misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Ward avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Gatsby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ward is working for takedown but Gatsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatsby effectively controlling the action here.
Ward is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gatsby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ward tries for a takedown but Gatsby manages to get underhooks.
Gatsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Gatsby prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gatsby gets underhooks to prevent Ward's takedown attempt.
Gatsby lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gatsby will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the cage.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Ward blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gatsby controlling the action here for a moment.
Gatsby is leaning against Ward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward is looking for a takedown.
Gatsby leaning against his opponent.
Gatsby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gatsby is defending well.
Gatsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gatsby tightens his grip and picks Ward up, before dumping him to the ground. Ward manages to land in guard.
Gatsby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gatsby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatsby throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatsby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gatsby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice straight punches there by Gatsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatsby.
Joe Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatsby lands with a cross.
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Gatsby can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Ward tries for a takedown but Gatsby manages to get underhooks.
Gatsby pulls guard effortlessly.
Gatsby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Max Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ward is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gatsby has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ward is looking to defend but Gatsby has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ward! Gatsby pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ward taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Gatsby!
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hype
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