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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karlsson På Taket (ranked 936 p4p, 117 weight class) and Joe Gatsby (ranked 953 p4p, 121 weight class). På Taket comes into the arena with Stuck In The Middle With You blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karlsson På Taket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
På Taket throwing a counter right hand but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
På Taket checks a low kick from Gatsby.
På Taket throws a looping overhand right but Gatsby ducks down to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gatsby 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.
På Taket misses with a body shot.
Gatsby looks for a takedown but På Taket sprawls well.
På Taket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatsby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatsby scores with a crisp jab that stopped På Taket in his tracks.
På Taket throws a hook but Gatsby avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
På Taket takes one to the chin there.
På Taket jabs Gatsby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatsby fails with an attempt to clinch.
På Taket displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gatsby.
På Taket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson På Taket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from På Taket misses.
A head kick from Gatsby lands but På Taket takes it in his stride.
Gatsby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but På Taket avoids it really well and circles away.
Gatsby fails with the takedown
and På Taket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
På Taket looks to land a left hand but Gatsby moved out of range nicely.
På Taket looks to land a left hand but Gatsby moved out of range nicely.
Gatsby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gatsby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
På Taket looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
A low kick from Gatsby is predictable there
and På Taket counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Joe Gatsby has been cut.
Gatsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. På Taket sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
På Taket throwing a counter right hand but Gatsby manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby avoids the body shot from På Taket.
Gatsby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
På Taket stuffs the takedown.
Gatsby slips a straight right by På Taket.
Gatsby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
På Taket lands with a cross.
Gatsby drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gatsby trying to control but På Taket is working from the bottom.
Gatsby is in close to På Taket's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gatsby drops back looking for a leg! På Taket is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and På Taket manages to kick Gatsby off! Gatsby jumps back into På Taket's guard.
Gatsby being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
På Taket has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gatsby is looking to work some ground and pound but På Taket has wrist control.
På Taket seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gatsby throwing strikes from guard but På Taket blocks nicely.
På Taket is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gatsby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gatsby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
På Taket keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
På Taket pulls Gatsby in to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
På Taket 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 throwing strikes but missing.
På Taket is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
På Taket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
På Taket lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
På Taket throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlsson På Taket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
På Taket defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gatsby.
På Taket scores with a jab to the jaw.
På Taket slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatsby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like På Taket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatsby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching På Taket on his heels. He'll look to pass På Taket's guard now, I'm sure.
På Taket is adopting a defensive guard.
På Taket has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to free his leg and advance position but På Taket is retaining full guard.
På Taket trying to keep a closed guard but Gatsby is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a big elbow that misses.
På Taket is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
På Taket keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
På Taket trying to keep a closed guard but Gatsby is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
På Taket takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gatsby darts in looking for a takedown but På Taket gets double underhooks and turns Gatsby into the cage.
Karlsson På Taket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gatsby dives in and grabs På Taket's left leg, looking for a takedown. På Taket pushes down on Gatsby's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from På Taket misses the target.
Gatsby has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands a really nice looking cross but På Taket seems unphased.
På Taket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatsby shoots in and drives through. På Taket sprawls well.
Gatsby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from På Taket.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gatsby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gatsby dives in for a single leg takedown but På Taket sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gatsby has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt
and På Taket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a head kick that misses.
På Taket throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
På Taket cracks Gatsby with an open hand slap.
På Taket throws the left hand but Gatsby avoids the punch easily.
Gatsby with a lazy takedown attempt
and På Taket counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Joe Gatsby's cut even more.
Gatsby throws a body punch but På Taket moves out of range.
Gatsby throws a leg kick but På Taket checks it.
På Taket connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gatsby's hands.
Gatsby is rocked!
Gatsby scores with a takedown into På Taket's guard.
På Taket is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by På Taket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as På Taket holds on and takes a little breather.
Gatsby is working På Taket over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gatsby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of På Taket's head.
Gatsby advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
På Taket tries to buck Gatsby off but Gatsby is having none of it.
På Taket holding on.
Gatsby taking a break here but På Taket is having none of it and regains half guard.
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 Karlsson På Taket will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby shoots and misses
and På Taket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by På Taket. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of På Taket.
Gatsby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for På Taket!
You can see the frustration on På Taket's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gatsby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on På Taket's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
På Taket parries the strikes from Gatsby easily there. Gatsby is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable På Taket to escape.
På Taket is looking for a sweep.
På Taket struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby working the ground and pound but På Taket is defending the strikes.
Gatsby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gatsby working away.
På Taket is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gatsby is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karlsson På Taket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gatsby throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gatsby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gatsby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
På Taket struggling a bit here.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
På Taket managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gatsby.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but På Taket keeps working.
På Taket is looking to reverse the position.
Gatsby working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
På Taket prevents Gatsby from moving into mount.
På Taket has one of Gatsby's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
Gatsby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as På Taket sprawls well. På Taket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gatsby gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
På Taket loads up on a big right hand but Gatsby slips the punch.
Gatsby fails with the takedown.
Karlsson På Taket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts På Taket, as that shot connected.
Gatsby fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
På Taket scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gatsby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think På Taket 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlsson På Taket!
During a confident post fight interview, Karlsson På Taket thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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