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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Bagcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagcal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by daytona 500. 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.

Potter
vs
Bagcal

189 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Bagcal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bagcal.
Potter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bagcal is fending him off so far but Potter persists. Nope, Bagcal circles away and we're back to standing.

Potter shoots in and bounces Bagcal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Potter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagcal is keeping the position for now.
Potter wants to control from the top but Bagcal keeps moving.
Bagcal controls Potter momentarily but Potter frees himself.
Bagcal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bagcal wants to stand but Potter is controlling the position.
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Potter seems to have locked his on tight now - Bagcal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Potter, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Harry Potter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lindell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Pinkman
vs
Lindell

184 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
154 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Lindell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindell blocks a head kick by Pinkman.
Lindell throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lindell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lindell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Lindell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pinkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinkman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pinkman is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindell controlling from mount.
Lindell cracks Pinkman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lindell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nick Lindell just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinkman connects with a solid leg kick.
Lindell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinkman pinned against the cage. Pinkman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinkman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lindell looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman lands with a kick to the temple. Lindell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pinkman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindell.
Jesse Pinkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Lindell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindell's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman feints and then cracks Lindell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindell down.
Pinkman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lindell blocks a head kick by Pinkman.
A good leg kick by Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with a kick to the body.
Lindell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinkman.
Lindell avoids the head kick by Pinkman.
Pinkman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinkman lands with a slapping head kick.

Lindell is rocked!
Pinkman seems to be stalking Lindell here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Lindell drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Pinkman!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Shade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Shade
vs
Mayhem

175 cm
23
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabe Shade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Shade slips the punch.
Shade keeps the fight on the outside.
Justin Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shade lands with a nice combination. Mayhem backs away looking to recover.
Shade ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Shade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Shade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayhem is able to avoid easily.
Mayhem misses with a combination

and Shade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shade.
Shade wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Shade won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
Mayhem wants to stand and escape but Shade is having none of it.
Shade throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shade.
Shade trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mayhem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayhem throws a hook but Shade avoids it easily.
Shade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayhem avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two 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.
Shade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Justin Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayhem throws a one two combo.
Mayhem throws a predictable looking body shot

and Shade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mayhem won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shade's best efforts.
Mayhem is looking to control Shade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayhem avoid being mounted?

Shade 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.
Mayhem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayhem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shade manages to pass to side control.
Mayhem regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shade wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Mayhem is looking to stand up but Shade isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayhem is on top in guard.
Mayhem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mayhem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shade manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabe Shade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shade walks into a straight right hand from Mayhem.
The fighters circling - Shade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justin Mayhem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayhem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Mayhem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shade to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but Shade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shade!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem cracks Shade with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mayhem prevents Shade from getting the reversal.
Shade sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayhem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Shade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shade.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Shade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem thows a big elbow that misses.
Shade 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem is in close to Shade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mayhem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Shade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Shade keeps moving.
Mayhem throws a strike but Shade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 Gabe Shade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shade fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shade fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayhem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shade is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
Shade is looking to clinch but Mayhem is avoiding it.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Shade shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayhem tries to sprawl out of it but Shade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayhem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Shade. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayhem throws out the jab.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Shade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayhem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayhem wants to control but Shade postures up.
Mayhem is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem defending against the ground and pound.
Mayhem tries to improve position but can't.
Shade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayhem can't do much from the bottom here.
Gabe Shade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Shade.
Shade takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands the left hand.

Shade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mayhem wants to hold on but Shade pushes him away.
Mayhem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Justin Mayhem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shade breaks from Mayhem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shade thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mayhem holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Shade tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mayhem blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shade landing strikes from the mount and Mayhem is in trouble!
Mayhem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shade is landing with some decent strikes but Mayhem is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shade throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Shade prevents Mayhem from getting the reversal.
Mayhem reaches up and holds on to Shade to control the position.
Shade wants to control the pace but Mayhem is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Shade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shade, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Shade!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natz Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Medina

185 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natz Medina!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Medina.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Medina cracks Diaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Medina scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Medina stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Medina shoots in.
Medina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Medina shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Medina was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Medina with good strikes from the mount here!
Medina putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medina looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medina lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medina has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
Diaz is in a horrible position here. Medina smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Medina working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medina unloading with bombs!
Diaz wants to hold on but Medina pushes him away.
Medina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Medina looking to control and managing it successfully.
Medina lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?

Diaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Diaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Medina lands a big elbow.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medina pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Medina punishing his opponent with strikes.
Medina lands a big elbow - Diaz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Diaz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Natz Medina!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nine Inch Nails - Wish. Jack Hammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Salcedo's chin.

Hammer
vs
Salcedo

202 cm
21
285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

184 cm
22
278 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo tries to clinch up.
Salcedo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammer takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
Salcedo tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.

Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hammer throws some wild stikes that Salcedo manages to avoid easily.
Hammer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Salcedo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Salcedo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Salcedo is out cold! Hammer jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hammer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Song 2. 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.

Kosh
vs
Yu

194 cm
26
243 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Kosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lu Yu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosh off the cage and back into rage.

It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
Yu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Yu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yu fails to land with a series of punches.
Yu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yu misses with a body punch

and Kosh counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kosh wants to control for a moment but Yu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Kosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kosh 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu is looking to escape.

Kosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two 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.

Kosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosh.
Kosh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yu wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kosh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yu defending well as Kosh loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kosh gets a takedown into half guard.

Kosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosh trying to control from half guard but Yu is working away.

Kosh seems to be working for a kimura but Yu defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosh stops Yu from getting back to his feet.
Kosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Yu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yu misses with a body punch

and Kosh counters with a takedown into side control.

Kosh swings around for an armbar but Yu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kosh's guard.
Yu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kosh's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Kosh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kosh throws a looping overhand right but Yu ducks down to avoid it.
Kosh lands a jab to the head.
Yu takes a swing at Kosh's ribcage but misses.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yu misses with a body shot.
Yu throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu lands with a shot to the body.
Kosh misses with a low kick.
Kosh connects with a single shot there.
Kosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Lu Yu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu lands a right hook to the body.
Yu throws a sloppy body shot
and Kosh counters with a straight right hand.
Yu throws a combination that misses
and Yu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosh moves away.
Yu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kosh to counter with a crisp jab.

Kosh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kosh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yu is on top in guard.
Yu wants to stand but Kosh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosh wants to sweep here but Yu controlling him for the moment.
Yu wants to get up but he can't break Kosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kosh has Yu pulled in close to control his posture.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yu is looking to stand up but Kosh won't let him.
Kosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kosh counters with a leg kick.
Lu Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kosh scores with a jab. Yu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Kosh finds it's target.
Kosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
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 Clayton Kosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clayton Kosh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kosh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yu throws a sloppy body shot
and Kosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Yu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kosh.

Kosh feints and as Yu raises his hands in defense, Kosh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kosh wants to control from the top but Yu keeps moving.
Kosh prevents Yu from getting back to his feet.
Kosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Yu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosh advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu wants to get back to his feet.
Kosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yu keeps working.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kosh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Yu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lu Yu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu throws a sloppy head kick
and Yu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lu Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yu takes one to the chin there.
Kosh slips under a jab.
Yu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kosh rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosh lands a body shot.
Kosh loads up on a big right hand but Yu slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kosh, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kosh.
Kosh cracks a nice hook into Yu's ribs.
Kosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yu takes one on the button.
Kosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yu on the side of the head.
Lu Yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yu throws a shot from downtown. Kosh moves away and avoids it.
Yu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosh lands a body shot.
Yu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yu misses with a double jab
and Kosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kosh.

Kosh 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosh forces his way into half guard.
Kosh is taking a breather. Yu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosh is keen to just control but Yu is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Kosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kosh 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Kosh!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunther comes into the arena with Common - Make My Day blaring out of the sound system. Gatti III has chosen Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Gunther
vs
Gatti III

179 cm
23
162 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

172 cm
20
164 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Todd Gunther!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti III!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunther misses with a head kick.
Gatti III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti III lands a head shot.
Gatti III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunther manages to avoid it.
Gatti III misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunther takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gatti III cracks Gunther with a right hand to the side of the head.

Gunther clinches up against the cage.
Gatti III has had enough of the clinch but Gunther keeps him there for the moment.
Gatti III tries to throw a body punch but Gunther avoids it by throwing Gatti III back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Gatti III.
Gatti III tries to break free but Gunther pushes him back against the cage.
Gatti III is trying to break the clinch but Gunther has him pressed against the cage.
Gunther digs a right hand underneath Gatti III's ribcage. Gatti III let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunther.
Gunther lands a nice knee to the body.
Gunther is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunther trying to land knees to the body.
Gunther crunches a lovely knee into Gatti III's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunther lands a nice elbow.
Gatti III can't break the clinch.
Gatti III takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunther is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunther with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunther slowing the pace effectively.
Gatti III has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunther digs a right hand underneath Gatti III's ribcage. Gatti III let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunther unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gatti III looks gassed!
Gunther unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gunther tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunther landing knees to the body.
Gatti III takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunther lands an elbow just above Gatti III 's eye.
Gatti III swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunther is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatti III gets an underhook and turns Gunther into the cage.
Gatti III swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunther using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gunther lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunther lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gatti III throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Gunther.
Gunther landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gatti III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunther has him pressed against the cage.
Gunther misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gatti III.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gunther obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunther crunches a lovely knee into Gatti III's ribcage.
Gunther is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunther is working Gatti III over against the cage.
Gatti III's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunther has him pressed against the cage.
Gunther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunther tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunther lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gatti III lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatti III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gatti III tries to break free but Gunther pushes him back against the cage.
Gunther tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunther lands a knee to the body.
Gunther prevents Gatti III from breaking the clinch.
Gunther misses with a knee strike.
Gatti III lands a body punch.
Gunther tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gatti III avoids it.
Gunther tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Gatti III breaks the clinch.
Gatti III just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatti III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatti III thows a body shot but no joy.
Gatti III thuds a left hand into Gunther's body.
Todd Gunther is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunther takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gatti III lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws the left hand but Gunther avoids the punch easily.

Gatti III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti III's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gatti III wants to pass the guard but Gunther is keeping the position.
Gatti III trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gunther manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gatti III seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gunther trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunther is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunther throwing strikes but missing.
Gunther trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
Gunther sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Gunther dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gunther looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunther misses with a combination
and Gatti III counters with a left to the body.
Gunther closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gatti III counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatti III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunther circles away.
Gatti III shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunther as he jumps to the side.
Gatti III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunther uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti III.
A jab from Gatti III misses.
Gunther misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunther delivers a nice body kick.
Gatti III swings for the body but Gunther moves out of range.
Gunther goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gatti III takes a swing at Gunther's ribcage but misses.
Gatti III is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunther rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatti III moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gatti III avoids the head kick by Gunther.
Gatti III avoids the head kick by Gunther.
Gunther falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatti III counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatti III misses with a double jab
letting Gunther counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Todd Gunther has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gatti III.
Gatti III lands a nice looking body shot.
Gunther looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatti III scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunther misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunther misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatti III takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gatti III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti III throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti III with a nice cross.
Gatti III dips to his left and cracks Gunther with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gatti III finds it's way through Gunther's defenses.
Gatti III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunther.

Gunther gets caught flat footed, as Gatti III shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gatti III tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunther is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunther is on top in guard.
Gunther trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
Gatti III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunther controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gatti III tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunther wants to control from the top but Gatti III keeps moving.
Gunther postures up in Gatti III's guard and throws a big left but Gatti III blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunther throws the kick towards the body but Gatti III avoids it.
Gunther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Gatti III.
Gunther is looking to clinch but Gatti III is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Gatti III 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!

Gunther gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunther is adopting a defensive guard.
Gatti III preventing the sweep.
Gunther working a defensive guard here.
Gunther looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunther is working hard here to advance position.
Gunther wants to stand and escape but Gatti III is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunther keeping moving, preventing Gatti III from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gatti III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunther was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatti III.
Gunther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gatti III looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gunther!
Gatti III sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunther is looking to improve his position but Gatti III isn't that keen on the idea.
Gatti III controlling his opponent.
Gunther tries to lock up and control but Gatti III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatti III looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gatti III looking to control but Gunther is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III controlling the position easily from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Arturo Gatti III just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunther tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gatti III comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gatti III takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gatti III slips under a jab.
Gunther missing with a left hand there. Gatti III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunther swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gatti III counters with a left and a right that stings Gunther.
Gatti III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunther was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a straight right.
Gatti III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunther scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Gatti III finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunther. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti III goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gatti III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunther looks to land a combination but Gatti III avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Gatti III really 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.

Gatti III throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunther was covering up waiting for the punch and Gatti III finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gatti III got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunther has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gatti III has managed to get both his arms back between Gunther's legs - danger averted.
Gatti III 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.
Gatti IIIis looking to pass into half guard but Gunther pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gunther is in guard.
Gatti III is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gatti III is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III wants to sweep here but Gunther controlling him for the moment.
Gatti III is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gatti III has his hands on Gunther's head, controlling the position.
Gunther wants to control from the top but Gatti III keeps moving.
Gatti III can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunther controls the pace.
Gatti III wants to control but Gunther passes easily into half guard.

That's two 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.
Gunther content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gatti III can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gatti III is refusing to be controlled, as Gunther sits in half guard.
Gatti III wants to get back to full guard.
Gatti III moves into full guard.
Gunther controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunther.
Gunther trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
Gunther preventing the sweep.
Gunther trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunther postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gunther lands with a slapping head kick.
Gunther misses with a body shot
and Gatti III counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti III. Gunther does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunther swinging wildly here.
Gatti III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunther connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunther tries to clinch there but Gatti III circles away.
Gatti III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunther throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd Gunther is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatti III avoids the head kick by Gunther.
A head kick misses from Gunther.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arturo Gatti III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gunther tries to clinch but Gatti III is having none of it.
Gatti III catches Gunther with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunther uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti III.
Gunther throws a leg kick but Gatti III sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunther misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatti III.
Gunther avoids the body shot from Gatti III.
Gunther tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti III lands a jab.
Gatti III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti III moves out of range of the body kick from Gunther.
A head kick misses from Gunther.
Gatti III punishes Gunther's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunther throws a combination. Gatti III tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gatti III misses with a body shot.
Gatti III misses the body punch
and Gunther counters with a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gatti III, as that shot connected.
Gatti III with a hook.
Gatti III slips under a jab.
Gunther takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Gatti III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gatti III 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.

Gunther is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gatti III tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd Gunther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunther trying to control the position but instead, Gatti III has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gunther into the cage.
Gatti III lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gatti III lands with a short shot to the head.
Gatti III wants to break free but Gunther has control.
Gatti III stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!

Gatti III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatti III stuns Gunther with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gatti III jabs at Gunther's body.
Gatti III shoots in for a double leg but Gunther sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gatti III scores with a jab to the jaw.

Gatti III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gatti III is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunther is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunther tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunther being controlled here, momentarily.
Gatti III stops Gunther from standing up.

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.
Gatti III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunther is keeping the position for now.
Gatti III is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gatti III looking to pass the guard.
Gatti III won't allow Gunther to sweep him here.
Gunther controls Gatti III momentarily but Gatti III frees himself.
Gunther wants to sweep here but Gatti III controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gatti III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gatti III 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gatti III!
Arturo Gatti III is the new lightweight champion!