PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Oneil
vs
Gatti

194 cm
24
235 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

199 cm
36
261 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Oneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonel Gatti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti throws a body punch but Oneil moves out of range.
Gatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
Oneil throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oneil throws the kick towards the body but Gatti avoids it.
Oneil throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oneil throws out a leg kick but Gatti moves out of range and Oneil only half commits.

Oneil rushes Gatti and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oneil.
Oneil lands with a short shot to the head.
Oneil misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oneil up against the cage.
Oneil misses with the head strike.
Oneil can't find room to land a body shot as Gatti controls the action.
Gatti fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oneil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oneil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gatti fails to pull guard.
Gatti trying to control the position but instead, Oneil has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gatti into the cage.
Oneil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oneil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gatti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Oneil breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Oneil lands.
Oneil throws a big shot that misses.
Gatti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oneil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil misses the body punch
and Gatti counters with a series of strikes. Oneil will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oneil.
Oneil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oneil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oneil misses the body punch
and Gatti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oneil tries to clinch but Gatti is having none of it.
Oneil throws a lazy right hand but Gatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oneil throws an overhand right that lands on Gatti's shoulder, as Gatti tries to avoid the shot.
Gatti throws a series of punches but Oneil avoids them all with ease.
Oneil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oneil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatti checks it well.
Gatti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oneil.
That kick from Oneil tenderised Gatti's leg. Gatti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatti moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Oneil.
Gatti misses with a low kick.
Gatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oneil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gatti somewhat.
Kevin Oneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonel Gatti.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oneil. That's going to slow Gatti down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gatti checks a leg kick.
A cross from Oneil lands.
Oneil is looking to score with low kicks.
Kevin Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oneil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatti.
Gatti misses with a leg kick.
Oneil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gatti thumps Oneil with a low kick.
Gatti scores with a leg kick.
Gatti throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gattis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gatti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gatti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gatti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Oneil rushes Gatti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Oneil.
Oneil can't find room to land a body shot as Gatti controls the action.
Oneil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatti backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gatti takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oneil works over Gatti's head and body with a nice combination.
A low kick from Oneil is predictable there

and Gatti counters with a single leg into guard. Oneil didn't expect that.

Oneil has his feet on Gatti's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oneil.
Gatti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oneil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatti throws a leg kick
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Oneil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatti connects with a nice looking jab.
Gatti takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
Oneil fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gatti just manages to avoid it.
Oneil scores with a jab to the head.
Oneil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gatti misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil slips a straight right by Gatti.
Oneil tests Gatti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oneil.
Oneil swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
Gatti moves out of range as Oneil strikes.
Oneil misses with an uppercut.
Oneil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oneil works the jab nicely.
Gatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oneil manages to avoid it.
Gatti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oneil is out of range.
Oneil throws out a loose jab but Gatti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kevin Oneil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti swings widly with a right hand
and Oneil counters with a straight right hand.
Gatti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oneil is out of range.
Gatti throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneil.
Nice defenses there by Gatti.
Oneil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gatti lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil throws a leg kick
and Gatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oneil misses with a looping right.
Gatti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneil.
A jab from Gatti finds it's way through Oneil's defenses.
Oneil avoids the body shot from Gatti.
Gatti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oneil throws a lazy uppercut
and Gatti counters with a right hand to the body.
Oneil lands a leg kick that knocks Gatti off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gatti misses with an uppercut.
Oneil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oneil lunges at Gatti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gatti's hand.
Gatti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oneil throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Oneil blocks the leg kick.
Oneil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gatti.
Oneil throws a leg kick

and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oneil looking for a sweep. Not yet Oneil, not yet.
Oneil is working hard here to advance position.
Oneil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oneil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gatti is controlling him.
Gatti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Oneil pulls Gatti in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oneil.
Gatti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Oneil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatti throws a sloppy body shot
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Gatti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oneil rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oneil misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Oneil dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gatti lands a nice hook to Oneil's body. Oneil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oneil but Oneil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oneil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gatti's hands.
Oneil scores with a head kick. Gatti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oneil misses with a body kick.
A jab from Gatti finds it's way through Oneil's defenses.
Gatti moves out of range of the body kick from Oneil.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatti can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil lands with an overhand left.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti.
Oneil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gatti throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil tried to counter with a leg kick but Gatti avoided it.
Oneil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oneil defends it well.
Gatti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oneil to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Gatti tries to land a leg kick but Oneil saw it coming and moves away.
Gatti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oneil.
A jab from Gatti misses.
Oneil throws a low kick but Gatti moves out of range easily.
Gatti misses with a looping left.
Oneil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oneil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oneil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oneil misses with a left hand
and Gatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oneil tries a low kick but Gatti avoids it.
Oneil misses with a double jab
and Gatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonel Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oneil tries a low kick but Gatti avoids it.
Gatti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oneil misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Oneil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gatti doesn't seem phased though.
Gatti misses with a hook to the body

and Oneil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oneil.

Gatti manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gatti throws a leg kick
and Oneil counters with a right hand to the body.
Oneil lands a jab to Gatti's midsection.
Oneil scores with a jab. Gatti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oneil throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatti lands a nice shot that snaps Oneil's head back.
Oneil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oneil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gatti manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oneil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Oneil.
Gatti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Gatti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gatti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oneil can pounce on him.
Oneil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oneil lands a leg kick that knocks Gatti off balance momentarily.
Oneil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oneil.
Good leg kick by Gatti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Oneil has closed the distance and engaged Gatti in a clinch.
Kevin Oneil has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti misses with a body punch.
Oneil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oneil misses with a body punch.
Oneil misses with a punch to the body.
Oneil lands with a short shot to the head.
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 is working for takedown but Oneil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oneil working aggressively here.
Oneil blocks an uppercut.
Oneil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Oneil fails to land.
Gatti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gatti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatti lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Gatti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatti moves out of range of the body kick.
Oneil misses with a hook. Gatti ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oneil, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Oneil!
Kevin Oneil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Leonel Gatti had this to say: 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best. Some days things don't work out. '.