PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. Gatti III is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Garcia
vs
Gatti III

175 cm
33
164 lbs
23 - 8 - 2

172 cm
27
164 lbs
21 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition - Pit Inc

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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 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Gatti III throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatti III's sensitive parts.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatti III checks it well.
Garcia tests Gatti III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Gatti III misses.
Gatti III looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gatti III tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatti III throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatti III throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatti III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Gatti III takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gatti III just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Gatti III sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gatti III throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Gatti III ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Gatti III tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Gatti III slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gatti III.
Gatti III feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Gatti III moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatti III counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Gatti III throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gatti III throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Gatti III tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Gatti III cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia misses the jab.
Gatti III misses with a body shot.
Gatti III lands a two punch combo.
Gatti III is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia digs a good hook to Gatti III's body.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Gatti III sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti III tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti III throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gatti III misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gatti III!
Garcia throws some wild stikes that Gatti III manages to avoid easily.
Garcia unloads with some shots from mount but Gatti III bucks and avoids them well.
Gatti III trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gatti III holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garcia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gatti III hang on?
Garcia tries to control but Gatti III wriggling away.
Gatti III in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws a strike there. Gatti III manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gatti III keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Garcia is keen to just control but Gatti III is a slippery customer.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatti III blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Garcia 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.

Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatti III.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gatti III sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti III avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti III.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a head kick.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Gatti III misses.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatti III misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gatti III swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti III takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to slow Gatti III down by chopping away at his legs.
Gatti III lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gatti III lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gatti III. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia lands a jab.
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arturo Gatti III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Gatti III.
Garcia tries to bum rush Gatti III with a series of wild strikes but Gatti III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gatti III slips under a jab.
Garcia tests Gatti III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Gatti III's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti III is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Gatti III is retaining full guard.
Gatti III really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gatti III can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is trying to control but can't.
Gatti III is looking to improve his position.
Gatti III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gatti III has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gatti III scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia with a hook.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatti III throws out the jab.
Gatti III moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatti III stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Gatti III. Beautiful body shot.
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!
A jab from Gatti III finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Gatti III sprawls well.
Gatti III turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Gatti III.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturo Gatti III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatti III.
Gatti III moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
Garcia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gatti III sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but Gatti III defends.
Garcia in side control, throwing shots but Gatti III defends.
Gatti III is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garcia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gatti III avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garcia.

Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gatti III's legs.
Garcia throws an elbow but Gatti III slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garcia working away.
Gatti III pushes Garcia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garcia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garcia 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.

Garcia has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gatti III is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Garcia yanks on the arm and Gatti III is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Garcia.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolando Garcia!
A very excited looking Rolando Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.