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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Katsuhkay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 lbs
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176 cm
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Gatti III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexei Katsuhkay!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gatti III.
A lull in the action here as Gatti III stalls from top position.
Katsuhkay can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Gatti III stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Katsuhkay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Katsuhkay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatti III kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III controlling from side mount.
Katsuhkay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gatti III off and has taken his back!
Katsuhkay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gatti III has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gatti III can't escape the position.
Gatti III is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Katsuhkay trying to control momentarily.
Katsuhkay misses with an elbow to the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gatti III is trying to break free.
Katsuhkay is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gatti III can't escape the position.
Katsuhkay trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III can't escape the position.
Katsuhkay not allowing Gatti III to control his hands.
Gatti III is really stuck here.
Katsuhkay lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Katsuhkay.
Katsuhkay tries to keep control of the position but Gatti III is staying busy.
Gatti III trying to control the hands but Katsuhkay breaks the grip.
Katsuhkay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gatti III's body.
That's four 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Alexei Katsuhkay just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatti III shoots in but Katsuhkay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gatti III jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gatti III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsuhkay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gatti III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatti III.
Gatti III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Katsuhkay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gatti III slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti III dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gatti III lands a body shot.
Gatti III gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gatti III has clasped his hands together around Katsuhkay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Katsuhkay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gatti III is looking for a sweep. Katsuhkay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katsuhkay is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Katsuhkay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gatti III wants to get back to full guard.
Katsuhkay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Katsuhkay is nestled in close to Gatti III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuhkay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatti III keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Katsuhkay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatti III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti III trying to control from the bottom.
Katsuhkay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katsuhkay is trying to control the action in half guard but Gatti III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Katsuhkay shoots in but Gatti III avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gatti III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsuhkay circles away quickly and effectively.
Gatti III closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gatti III lands in his opponent's guard.
Gatti III slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Katsuhkay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III won't allow Katsuhkay to sweep him here.
Katsuhkay working a defensive guard here.
Gatti III preventing the sweep.
Gatti III controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti III avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katsuhkay is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Katsuhkay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatti III moves into the clinch.
Gatti III is leaning against Katsuhkay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gatti III has hold of one of Katsuhkay's legs. Katsuhkay is fighting the takedown attempt but Gatti III gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Katsuhkay wants to sweep here but Gatti III controlling him for the moment.
Gatti III not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Gatti III dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Katsuhkay tries to move into range but Gatti III moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Gatti III catches Katsuhkay right on the button with a cross.
Gatti III closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Katsuhkay to the mat! Katsuhkay manages to get full guard.
Gatti III looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Katsuhkay is trying to control the position but Gatti III postures up.
Katsuhkay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arturo Gatti III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatti III is fighting to break Katsuhkay's control of his arms but Katsuhkay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gatti III has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsuhkay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatti III's guard.
Gatti III trying to control the position here.
Katsuhkay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatti III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katsuhkay trying to control but Gatti III is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatti III has his hands on Katsuhkay's head, controlling the position.
Katsuhkay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gatti III throws a nice looking combination but Katsuhkay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gatti III misses the jab.
Gatti III looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatti III is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsuhkay trying to control here.
Katsuhkay is looking to improve his position.
Gatti III not doing much here.
Gatti III tries to pass to full mount but Katsuhkay defends it.
That's four 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.
Katsuhkay is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gatti III pulls his head out easily.
Alexei Katsuhkay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsuhkay trying to control here.
Gatti III tries to pass to full mount but Katsuhkay defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gatti III lands a right hook to the body.
Arturo Gatti III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Gatti III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katsuhkay doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Gatti III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gatti III 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Gatti III!
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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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