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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Gastineau (ranked 4793 p4p, 0 weight class) and Datu Bahktayn (ranked 24541 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Gastineau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Datu Bahktayn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gastineau has Bahktayn pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn tries a body shot but Gastineau blocks it.
Gastineau wants to get back to striking at distance but Bahktayn won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn dodges an elbow strike from Gastineau.
Gastineau jumps into guard, dragging Bahktayn to the mat.
Gastineau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gastineau is trying to control the position but Bahktayn postures up.
Gastineau wants to control the position but Bahktayn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gastineau wants to improve his position but Bahktayn is controlling well.
Gastineau is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastineau wants to control but Bahktayn passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahktayn wants to control but Gastineau is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bahktayn but Bahktayn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Bahktayn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Bahktayn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gastineau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastineau throws a head kick that misses.
Gastineau goes for a double leg but Bahktayn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bahktayn continues to drive forward.
Gastineau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bahktayn defends it nicely.
Bahktayn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bahktayn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bahktayn showed some decent athleticism there.
Gastineau makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patrick Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau clinches up with Bahktayn and pushes him back against the cage.
Bahktayn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastineau but Gastineau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastineau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gastineau fails with the takedown
and Bahktayn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahktayn fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Datu Bahktayn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bahktayn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gastineau did well to prevent Bahktayn getting side control.
Gastineau wants to get back to his feet.
Gastineau controlling the position well.
Bahktayn stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Bahktayn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bahktayn misses.
Bahktayn avoids a kick to the body.
Gastineau clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gastineau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Bahktayn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahktayn prevents Gastineau from breaking the clinch.
Bahktayn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gastineau misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastineau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bahktayn smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahktayn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
Gastineau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bahktayn avoids it really well and circles away.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gastineau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bahktayn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bahktayn leaves Gastineau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bahktayn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gastineau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bahktayn's waist but Bahktayn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gastineau off to one side.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
Gastineau wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn slips under a jab.
Bahktayn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bahktayn is defended easily by Gastineau.
Gastineau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bahktayn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gastineau doesn't manage to clinch there - Bahktayn circles away.
Bahktayn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastineau has Bahktayn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bahktayn pushes Gastineau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Datu Bahktayn 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! And we move into the final round!
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Gastineau lands.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahktayn swivels and escapes.
Bahktayn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gastineau tries to clinch there but Bahktayn circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bahktayn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gastineau tries to clinch but Bahktayn is having none of it.
Bahktayn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gastineau is fending him off so far but Bahktayn persists. Nope, Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.
Gastineau tries to close the distance and clinch but Bahktayn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gastineau.
Bahktayn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahktayn keeps the fight on the outside.
Gastineau misses with a body shot.
Gastineau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bahktayn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bahktayn keeping moving, preventing Gastineau from controlling successfully.
Bahktayn controlling the position.
Bahktayn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gastineau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Gastineau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bahktayn breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau wants to clinch but Bahktayn slips to the side
and Bahktayn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bahktayn defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahktayn shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bahktayn darts in looking for a takedown but Gastineau gets double underhooks and turns Bahktayn into the cage.
Gastineau moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Gastineau avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bahktayn walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastineau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gastineau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahktayn slips a jab and a cross from Gastineau.
Gastineau shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Gastineau misses the target.
Bahktayn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bahktayn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gastineau's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahktayn throwing shots but Gastineau is blocking nicely.
Bahktayn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bahktayn shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gastineau is looking to chop away at Bahktayn's legs.
Datu Bahktayn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gastineau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bahktayn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Datu Bahktayn.
I've got Bahktayn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datu Bahktayn!
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FIGHT
RATING
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