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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti III comes to the cage accompanied by Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out. Masilungan has chosen Return to Strength as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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164 lbs
23 - 5 - 0 |
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178 cm
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164 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab lands there for Masilungan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masilungan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti III. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masilungan slips under a jab from Gatti III.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatti III.
Gatti III misses with a looping right.
Gatti III loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch.
Gatti III pushes Masilungan away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Gatti III.
Masilungan looks for the body kick but Gatti III saw that one coming.
Masilungan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatti III counters with a good low kick that Masilungan was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatti III.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1-2. Masilungan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gatti III blocks a leg kick.
Gatti III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Gatti III saw that one coming.
Gatti III misses with a looping right.
Masilungan shoots in for a double leg but Gatti III sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masilungan avoids a kick to the body.
Masilungan throws a solid leg kick but Gatti III takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masilungan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Gatti III. No joy for Masilungan on that attempt.
Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gatti III.
Masilungan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masilungan.
Gatti III misses with a straight left.
Masilungan checks the leg kick.
That kick from Masilungan tenderised Gatti III's leg. Gatti III is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatti III leaves Masilungan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arturo Gatti III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Gatti III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Masilungan blocks the low kick.
Masilungan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gatti III swings for the body but Masilungan moves out of range.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Gatti III moves out of range.
Masilungan lands a jab to the head.
Gatti III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gatti III looks for the body kick but Masilungan saw that one coming.
Gatti III checks a low kick from Masilungan.
Gatti III throws a head kick but Masilungan moves out of range.
Gatti III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Gatti III looks for the body kick but Masilungan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan cracks Gatti III with an open hand slap.
Gatti III tried to score with a low kick but Masilungan checks it.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Gatti III.
Nice uppercut lands for Masilungan. That snapped Gatti III's head back.
Masilungan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatti III counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gatti III throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gatti III misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatti III blocks a head kick by Masilungan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti III throws a right hand that misses
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Gatti III takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Arturo Gatti III will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masilungan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gatti III throws a lazy uppercut
and Masilungan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gatti III circles away quickly and effectively.
Arturo Gatti III is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatti III takes a swing at Masilungan's ribcage but misses.
Masilungan connects with a leg kick. Gatti III looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gatti III throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Gatti III cracks the inside of Masilungan's front leg.
Masilungan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gatti III takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gatti III is looking to wear down Masilungan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gatti III misses with a looping left.
Gatti III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masilungan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masilungan throws a low kick but Gatti III avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan scores with the left hand. Gatti III knows he should have avoided that one.
Masilungan misses with the body kick
and Gatti III counters with a stiff right hand.
Masilungan throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti III. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masilungan moves away.
Masilungan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masilungan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gatti III clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masilungan wants to break free but Gatti III has control.
Gatti III digs a right hand into Masilungan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masilungan's gas tank.
Gatti III lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gatti III.
Masilungan wants a takedown.
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 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masilungan has clasped his hands together around Gatti III's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Masilungan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gatti III's legs.
Masilungan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gatti III is avoiding damage well.
Gatti III is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masilungan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan prevents Gatti III from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Masilungan.
Masilungan working the body and head with strikes.
Masilungan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatti III keeps working.
Masilungan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatti III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masilungan just content to control the position.
Masilungan working the ground and pound but Gatti III is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III prevents Masilungan from improving position.
Masilungan working away.
A lull in the action here as Masilungan stalls from top position.
Masilungan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan prevents Gatti III from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Gatti III.
Gatti III looks to land a body kick but Masilungan moved away.
Gatti III tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masilungan is able to avoid easily.
Gatti III is looking to clinch.
Gatti III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatti III has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masilungan finds it's way round the side to connect with Gatti III's head.
Masilungan throws a shot from downtown. Gatti III moves away and avoids it.
Gatti III tries to land a body kick
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Masilungan does no damage.
Masilungan throws a hook but Gatti III avoids it easily.
Gatti III fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masilungan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gatti III.
Masilungan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gatti III delivers a nice body kick.
Masilungan avoids the body shot from Gatti III.
Gatti III throws a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
Masilungan moves out of range of the body kick.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Gatti III saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatti III slips a jab and a cross from Masilungan.
No joy there for Gatti III, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masilungan.
Arturo Gatti III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatti III scores with a leg kick.
Gatti III throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masilungan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatti III's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masilungan lands a jab.
Gatti III misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti III is looking to chop away at Masilungan's legs.
Masilungan throws a head kick that Gatti III semi-blocks.
A punch lands to the side of Masilungan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masilungan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti III. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti III is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gatti III is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatti III misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masilungan. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masilungan.
Gatti III stuffs the takedown.
Gatti III is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Gatti III.
Masilungan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gatti III eats them both and turns towards Masilungan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gatti III is looking to score with low kicks.
Masilungan throws a front kick aimed at Gatti III's knee but Gatti III avoids it well.
Gatti III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masilungan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gatti III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Good shot there by Gatti III.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gatti III showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gatti III 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gatti III!
Arturo Gatti III managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, into his post fight interview.
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