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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Change kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Eddie Duncan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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240 lbs
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244 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arturo Gatti !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duncan defends well and Gatti ends up having to push Duncan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duncan has hold of one of Gatti 's legs. Gatti is fighting the takedown attempt but Duncan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Duncan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti has wrist control.
Gatti should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Gatti wants to get back to his feet but Duncan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duncan throwing strikes but missing.
Duncan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duncan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duncan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti has wrist control.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eddie Duncan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Duncan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gatti did well to prevent Duncan getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duncan.
Duncan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duncan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gatti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duncan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Duncan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gatti has worked his arm free - good work by Gatti !
Sloppy strikes there by Duncan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Duncan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gatti wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gatti has eaten all the pies!
Gatti taking a bit of punishment here - Duncan scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gatti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gatti stops Duncan from passing to mount.
Duncan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gatti parries the strikes from Duncan easily there. Duncan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gatti to escape.
Gatti defending against the ground and pound.
Duncan throws an elbow but Gatti slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Duncan is trying to get an arm triangle but Gatti is defending well.
Duncan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gatti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gatti tries to escape but Duncan is in control.
Duncan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gatti shoots in and drives through. Duncan sprawls well.
Gatti shoots for a takedown but Duncan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eddie Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Gatti .
Gatti shoots for a takedown but Duncan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Duncan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is looking to advance position but Gatti won't allow it.
Duncan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti tries to kick Duncan off but Duncan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duncan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Duncan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duncan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gatti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gatti has his takedown stuffed
and Duncan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gatti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a shoot takedown. Gatti fights it but they end up in guard.
Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gatti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duncan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Duncan won't allow Gatti to get back to his feet.
Duncan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan.
Duncan won't allow Gatti to get back to his feet.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Duncan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatti can do to turn this around?
Duncan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duncan drops back looking for a leg! Gatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gatti manages to kick Duncan off! Duncan jumps back into Gatti 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Duncan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duncan throwing strikes but missing.
Duncan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan won't allow Gatti to get back to his feet.
Duncan lands a couple of digs.
Duncan has gone for a leg lock! Gatti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duncan's guard.
Duncan tries to strike from the bottom.
Duncan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gatti is fighting to break Duncan's control of his arms but Duncan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Duncan striking off his back but it's not causing Gatti any problems.
Duncan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Duncan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti wants to pass the guard but Duncan is keeping the position.
Gatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duncan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duncan trying to control the position.
Gatti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duncan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Duncan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eddie Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duncan with a couple of short strikes.
Duncan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gatti is surviving well by controlling Duncan's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Duncan dominated that second round.
That's time! Duncan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duncan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gatti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncan somewhat.
Gatti shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duncan shoots in and drives through. Gatti sprawls well.
Duncan gets a clinch.
Duncan prevents the takedown attempt.
Duncan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gatti is trying to keep an underhook but Duncan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Duncan throwing shots but Gatti is blocking nicely.
Duncan looks to land a strike but Gatti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti is working an open guard so Duncan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan shoots in looking for a takedown. Gatti tries to sprawl out of it but Duncan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gatti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duncan's waist but Duncan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gatti off to one side.
Gatti tries to sprawl but Duncan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gatti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duncan.
Duncan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gatti taking some punishment here, with Duncan in his half guard.
Duncan is just content to waste time from the top position. Gatti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Duncan prevents Gatti from getting back to his feet.
Duncan postures up in Gatti 's guard and throws a big left but Gatti blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duncan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Duncan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duncan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti wants to stand up but Duncan is controlling him.
Duncan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti has wrist control.
Eddie Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duncan looking to sit in guard and control but Gatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duncan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gatti is aware though and is defending well.
Gatti looking to pass the guard.
Arturo Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duncan looking for a sweep. Not yet Duncan, not yet.
Duncan working for a triangle but Gatti defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is pulling down on Gatti 's head. It's preventing any offense from Gatti , at least for the moment.
Gatti wants to pass the guard but Duncan is keeping the position.
Duncan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duncan is trying to control the position but Gatti postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gatti landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duncan striking off his back but it's not causing Gatti any problems.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duncan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gatti is aware though and is defending well.
Duncan controls Gatti momentarily but Gatti frees himself.
Gatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duncan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Duncan!
Eddie Duncan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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