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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonse Gangitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batistuta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deftones - You've Seen The Butcher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Batistuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonse Gangitano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangitano throws a sloppy head kick and Batistuta moves out of range easily.
Batistuta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gangitano is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gangitano sneaks back into half guard.
Batistuta seems to be working for a kimura but Gangitano defends the submission attempt.
Batistuta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gangitano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta controlling the action here.
Gangitano is not content to let Batistuta control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Batistuta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gangitano is looking for a sweep. Batistuta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Batistuta.
A jab lands there for Batistuta.
Batistuta ducks right into an uppercut from Gangitano.
Batistuta slips under a jab from Gangitano.
Gangitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gangitano.
Batistuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gangitano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batistuta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gangitano's guard.
Batistuta throws a strike but Gangitano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano won't allow Batistuta to sweep him here.
Batistuta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gangitano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gangitano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gangitano trying to control but Batistuta is working from the bottom.
Gangitano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gangitano preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta is trying to keep Gangitano in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gangitano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alphonse Gangitano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Batistuta has his takedown stuffed
and Gangitano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gangitano tries to land a leg kick but Batistuta saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Gangitano.
Batistuta misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batistuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gangitano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batistuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batistuta tries to clinch but Gangitano moves out of range.
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 Carlos Batistuta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Batistuta moves into the clinch.
Batistuta has hold of one of Gangitano's legs. Gangitano is fighting the takedown attempt but Batistuta gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Batistuta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Batistuta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gangitano's guard.
Gangitano is staying active underneath Batistuta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batistuta is looking for a kimura but Gangitano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batistuta to get the leverage.
Gangitano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batistuta wants to pass to mount but Gangitano is defending the position.
Batistuta trying to control the action but Gangitano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gangitano moves into full guard.
Batistuta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carlos Batistuta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gangitano swings for the body but Batistuta moves out of range.
Batistuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gangitano circles away.
Gangitano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Gangitano misses.
Batistuta avoids the body shot from Gangitano.
Alphonse Gangitano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gangitano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Batistuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Batistuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gangitano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batistuta's sensitive parts.
Gangitano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gangitano just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano jabs Batistuta right on the nose. Batistuta blinks but takes it well.
Gangitano scores with a hook.
Gangitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gangitano stuffs the takedown attempt from Batistuta. Batistuta gets slowly back to his feet.
Batistuta tries to clinch up.
Batistuta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gangitano is able to avoid easily.
Batistuta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Batistuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batistuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gangitano connects with a nice looking jab.
Batistuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gangitano circles away.
Gangitano misses with an uppercut.
Batistuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Batistuta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gangitano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gangitano cracks the inside of Batistuta's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano scores with a push kick.
Batistuta misses the jab.
Gangitano throws a big shot that misses.
Batistuta throws the left hand but Gangitano avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Gangitano. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batistuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gangitano circles away.
Carlos Batistuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batistuta misses with a hook.
Gangitano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gangitano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gangitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batistuta at a distance.
Gangitano misses with a double jab.
Gangitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gangitano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batistuta misses with a straight left.
Batistuta throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Gangitano 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!
Gangitano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gangitano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batistuta doesn't seem phased though.
Batistuta misses with a straight left.
Gangitano misses the shot to the body.
Batistuta throws a head kick that Gangitano semi-blocks.
Gangitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batistuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Batistuta misses the target.
Alphonse Gangitano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gangitano. Batistuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batistuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gangitano moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batistuta. Gangitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Gangitano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batistuta doesn't seem phased though.
Batistuta takes a swing at Gangitano's ribcage but misses.
Gangitano blocks a head kick by Batistuta.
Gangitano swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batistuta moves forwards but Gangitano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batistuta.
The fighters circling - Gangitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gangitano loads up on a big right hand but Batistuta slips the punch.
Gangitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batistuta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Batistuta.
Gangitano thuds a left hand into Batistuta's body.
Gangitano lands a nice hook to Batistuta's body. Batistuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gangitano thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Batistuta blocks the leg kick.
Batistuta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Batistuta throws a hook but Gangitano blocks it.
Gangitano blocks a jab.
Gangitano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batistuta on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta misses with a body shot.
Gangitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gangitano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Gangitano misses its intended target.
No luck for Batistuta with that takedown attempt.
Batistuta dives in for a single leg takedown but Gangitano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Batistuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batistuta blocks an uppercut.
Batistuta has a couple of punches blocked by Gangitano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gangitano.
A body shot lands from Gangitano.
Gangitano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batistuta backwards.
Batistuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gangitano misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangitano lands a nice uppercut.
Gangitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Gangitano is working Batistuta over against the cage.
Gangitano lands an uppercut.
Gangitano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batistuta tries to move into range but Gangitano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gangitano fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batistuta is looking to clinch.
Batistuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gangitano throws a front kick that sends Batistuta stumbling back into the cage.
Gangitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batistuta's head.
It looks like Carlos Batistuta has been cut.
Gangitano throws out a powerful jab.
Batistuta is rocked!
Gangitano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Batistuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gangitano engages and cracks Batistuta with a massive lead left hook - Batistuta tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gangitano is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alphonse Gangitano!
Alphonse Gangitano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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