PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Von Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Von Boom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonel Gatti's chin.

Von Boom
vs
Gatti

193 cm
22
230 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

199 cm
35
261 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Von Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonel Gatti!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti is looking to slow Von Boom down with leg kicks.
Von Boom throws a hook but Gatti blocks it.
Gatti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Boom.
Gatti throws a body punch but Von Boom moves out of range.
A big right from Von Boom misses.
Von Boom misses with a hook.
Von Boom throws a leg kick

and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Von Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatti passes Von Boom's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gatti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Boom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatti.
Von Boom pushes Gatti off but Gatti dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Gatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Boom, who protects the arm well.

Gatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Boom is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gatti takes a little break here. Von Boom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Von Boom prevents Gatti from improving position.
Von Boom is trying to get back to his feet.
Von Boom being controlled for a moment.
Von Boom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gatti has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Boom can't do much from the bottom here.

Gatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gatti laying and praying for a moment but Von Boom takes advantage and regains half guard.

Gatti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Boom is just riding it out for now. Gatti eventually gives up the hold.

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 seems to be working for a kimura but Von Boom defends the submission attempt.

Gatti seems to be working for a kimura but Von Boom defends the submission attempt.
Von Boom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Boom's waist but Von Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gatti off to one side.
Von Boom misses with a head kick.
Von Boom gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Von Boom trying to control the position.
Gatti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gatti trying to move into half guard but instead Von Boom has managed to sweep!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Boom manages to get himself to full guard.

Gatti is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatti stops Von Boom from standing up.
Von Boom keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Gatti passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Gatti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Boom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gatti but great work by Von Boom.
Von Boom tries to stand but Gatti is controlling his head.
Von Boom wants to stand but Gatti has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Von Boom wants to stand and escape but instead Gatti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gatti content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti trying to control but Von Boom is working from the bottom.
Gatti stops Von Boom from standing up.
Gatti advances position into side control!
Von Boom wants to get back to his feet but Gatti is dominant here and he's now got Von Boom's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gatti is looking for a rear naked choke here but Von Boom reverses the position brilliantly into Gatti's guard!
Gatti pulls Von Boom in close to prevent any damage.
Von Boom wanted to stand there but Gatti had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gatti working for a triangle but Von Boom defends it easily.
Von Boom wants to stand but Gatti is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonel Gatti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gatti jabs Von Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Boom throws a leg kick

so Gatti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gatti advances position into side control!
Von Boom is trying to control Gatti's posture but Gatti avoids it.
Gatti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Boom keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Boom is pushing Gatti's head away, looking to escape. Gatti manages to hold on to the position though.

Gatti tries for a kimura but Von Boom is defending well.
Gatti works to advance to full mount. Von Boom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Gatti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Boom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Boom and Gatti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatti prevents Von Boom from escaping the position.
Von Boom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Von Boom seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatti dominates the positioning.
Gatti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gatti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonel Gatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Boom seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatti dominates the positioning.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatti to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Gatti lands.
Gatti scores with a jab to the head.
Vincent Von Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Boom throws a leg kick

and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Gatti is pushing down on Von Boom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Boom is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatti wants to pass the guard but Von Boom is defending well.
Gatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent Von Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Boom wants to control but Gatti is keeping busy.
Gatti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Gatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.