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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 2660 p4p, 304 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 1522 p4p, 183 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Joe Gatsby has been cut.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Gatsby moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hakekia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hakekia stuns Gatsby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby counters with a nice body shot.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Gatsby lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks right into an uppercut from Gatsby.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Gatsby is wise to it.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Gatsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gatsby is looking to wear down Hakekia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gatsby.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Gatsby misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakekia's guard.
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!
Hakekia pushes Gatsby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gatsby slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatsby lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Gatsby.
Gatsby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatsby throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Gatsby misses the jab.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakekia takes a swing at Gatsby's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Gatsby avoids it with no problem.
Hakekia tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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 Joe Gatsby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gatsby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakekia swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Gatsby moves out of range.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatsby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Gatsby drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Despite the aggression on Hakekia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gatsby misses with a looping left.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatsby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Gatsby misses.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatsby misses the target.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatsby throws out the jab.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatsby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Gatsby shakes it off.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatsby misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Gatsby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gatsby with a body shot.
Gatsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Gatsby lands.
Gatsby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Gatsby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt - Hakekia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Hakekia misses
and Gatsby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gatsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joe Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Gatsby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatsby is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatsby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatsby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Gatsby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hakekia really felt that one!
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatsby counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hakekia moves out of range as Gatsby throws a body kick.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gatsby will feel that in the morning.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Gatsby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot
and Gatsby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hakekia throws a hook but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hakekia eats them both and turns towards Gatsby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gatsby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gatsby 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gatsby!
An out of breath Joe Gatsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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