PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes. Gatti III comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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.

Dubonet
vs
Gatti III

185 cm
39
161 lbs
27 - 24 - 1

172 cm
34
148 lbs
30 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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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 27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubonet lands with a good body shot.
Dubonet lands a slapping body shot.
Gatti III misses the shot to the body.
Dubonet misses with a two punch combination.
Gatti III takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gatti III misses with a leg kick
and Dubonet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dubonet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatti III is out of range.
Dubonet thumps Gatti III with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gatti III.
Gatti III connects with an inside leg kick.
Dubonet scores with a head kick. Gatti III tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti III throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dubonet on the side of the head.
Dubonet throws a chopping leg kick but Gatti III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Dubonet misses.
Dubonet misses the shot to the body.
Gatti III cracks Dubonet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet lands a high kick!
Gatti III throws a lazy right hand but Dubonet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Gatti III moves out of range.
Dubonet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gatti IIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dubonet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gatti III scores with a nice body kick.
Dubonet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dubonet throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Gatti III misses the target.
Gatti III pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti III moves out of range easily.
Gatti III misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatti III throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gatti III drops his hands momentarily and Dubonet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
Gatti III turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III looks for the body kick but Dubonet saw that one coming.
Gatti III throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gatti III tries to work over Dubonet's front leg with a kick but Dubonet checks it.
Dubonet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatti III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubonet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatti III.
A bone on bone clash there as Gatti III blocks the leg kick.
Gatti III throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dubonet counters with a head kick.
Dubonet cracks Gatti III with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gatti III avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dubonet. That's going to slow Gatti III down.
Gatti III has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dubonet throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gatti III counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubonet's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet connects with a solid leg kick.
Gatti III throws a push kick but Dubonet slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Dubonet.
A shot to the liver by Dubonet. Beautiful body shot.
Gatti III throws a sloppy head kick and Dubonet moves out of range easily.
Dubonet moves in looking to clinch but Gatti III pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Dubonet blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti III. That's going to slow Dubonet down.
Good leg kick by Dubonet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Gatti III misses.
A clash of legs there as Gatti III blocks the low kick.
Gatti III tries to land a body kick
and Dubonet counters with a nice body shot.
Dubonet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gatti III takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatti III walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dubonet lands a leg kick that knocks Gatti III off balance momentarily.
Gatti III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dubonet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatti III doesn't seem bothered though.
Gatti III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
Dubonet is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dubonet is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet lands with a slapping head kick.
Dubonet throws a push kick but Gatti III slaps the foot to one side.
Dubonet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatti III's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Dubonet 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.

Dubonet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatti III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dubonet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubonet.
Francois Dubonet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Gatti III tenderised Dubonet's leg. Dubonet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti III moves out of range easily.
Dubonet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gatti III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy body kick from Dubonet
and Gatti III counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dubonet lands a nice looking body kick.
Dubonet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dubonet moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatti III jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but Gatti III moves out of range.
Gatti III just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dubonet.
Gatti III tries to work over Dubonet's front leg with a kick but Dubonet checks it.
Gatti III's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dubonet scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Dubonet.
Gatti III throws a hook but Dubonet blocks it.
Dubonet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubonet misses with a kick to the body.
Gatti III misses with a body kick.
Dubonet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubonet blocks the body kick.
Dubonet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatti III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dubonet.
Gatti III's corner calls for a 1-2. Gatti III obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gatti III blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Gatti III throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet slips a jab and a cross from Gatti III.
Dubonet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubonet lands a head kick!
Dubonet throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gatti III's head.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti III moves out of range easily.
Dubonet thows a leg kick but Gatti III checks it
and Gatti III counters with a good, hard body kick but Dubonet shrugs it off.
Dubonet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatti III's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti III. That's going to slow Dubonet down.
Dubonet misses with a low kick.
Francois Dubonet is winning the standup battle so far.
Dubonet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Gatti III moves out of range.
Gatti III fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gatti III if he has to take too many more of those.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti III moves out of range easily.
Gatti III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dubonet circles away quickly and effectively.
Gatti III moves out of range as Dubonet throws a body kick.
Dubonet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti III avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubonet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti III with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dubonet misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a right hand that misses
and Gatti III counters with a right hand to the body.
Gatti III cracks the inside of Dubonet's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dubonet throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatti III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dubonet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dubonet takes one on the button.
Gatti III walks into a stiff left hand from Dubonet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatti III defending well as Dubonet loads up on a big left hand.
Dubonet tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatti III goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crunch! Dubonet slams his shin into Gatti III's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gatti III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Dubonet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Gatti III looks for the body kick but Dubonet saw that one coming.
Dubonet misses with a hook to the body
and Gatti III counters with a nice body kick.
Gatti III takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dubonet jabs Gatti III right on the nose. Gatti III blinks but takes it well.
Dubonet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dubonet throws a leg kick but Gatti III sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gatti III avoids a kick to the body.
Dubonet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gatti III counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dubonet thinking.
Nice body kick there by Gatti III.
Dubonet throws the kick towards the body but Gatti III avoids it.
Dubonet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gatti III scores with a nice body kick.
Dubonet scores with a hook.
Dubonet throws a body punch but Gatti III moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet lands a leg kick that knocks Gatti III off balance momentarily.
Dubonet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gatti III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dubonet. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti III works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Dubonet.
Dubonet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatti III misses with a straight left.
Gatti III has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dubonet.
Gatti III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatti III scores with a hook to the body. Dubonet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but Dubonet checks it.
Gatti III ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dubonet connects with the punch.
Dubonet takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet feints and then cracks Gatti III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatti III down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubonet misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gatti III throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubonet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatti III misses with a body kick.
Good work by Dubonet as he checks the leg kick.
Gatti III attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dubonet tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatti III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti III goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Dubonet is predictable there
and Gatti III counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubonet's knee momentarily.
Gatti III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dubonet scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatti III walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dubonet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dubonet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatti III has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatti III misses the shot to the body.
Dubonet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gatti III connects with a solid leg kick.
Gatti III looks to land a right hand but Dubonet moved out of range.
Dubonet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gatti III avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
Gatti III misses the jab.
Dubonet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubonet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubonet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gatti III lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet is looking to chop away at Gatti III's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dubonet. Gatti III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dubonet. Dubonet obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gatti III lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dubonet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dubonet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubonet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick
and Gatti III counters with an inside leg kick.
Francois Dubonet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatti III attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Gatti III misses.
Dubonet checks a leg kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubonet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arturo Gatti III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubonet throws a chopping leg kick but Gatti III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gatti III throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francois Dubonet.
Well Dubonet 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 Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Dubonet!
After the big win, Francois Dubonet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.