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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 1214 p4p, 150 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 2110 p4p, 230 weight class). Wightman has chosen BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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178 cm
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165 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wightman fails with a takedown attempt.
Gatsby moves out of range as Wightman strikes.
Gatsby misses with a leg kick.
Wightman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wightman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wightman tries to work over Gatsby's front leg with a kick but Gatsby checks it.
Wightman fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatsby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wightman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wightman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wightman wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but Wightman is retaining full guard.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wightman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wightman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gatsby has Wightman in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to control the position here.
Wightman is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatsby has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Gatsby blocks nicely.
Wightman passes Gatsby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatsby regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wightman.
Wightman distracts Gatsby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wightman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gatsby has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Wightman manages to get his head free but now Gatsby has transitioned to an armbar! Wightman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gatsby! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Blake Wightman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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