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Event:
CEFC 240
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nadir ducks under a wild hook from Gatti.
Nadir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Nadir clinches up with Gatti and pushes him back against the cage.
Gatti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nadir is trying to maintain a safe position but Gatti gets an underhook and turns Nadir into the cage.
Nadir seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#TD#
Gatti pulls Nadir into guard.
Gatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nadir scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.#T1#
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatti trying to control the position.
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nadir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nadir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gatti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Gatti.
Nadir throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Nadir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nadir has managed to get both his arms back between Gatti's legs - danger averted.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there.
Nadir cracks Gatti with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
Leonel Gatti's cut is getting worse.
Nadir pushes down on Gatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nadir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#
Jeez, Leonel Gatti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonel Gatti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
CEFC 238
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hug is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gatti's half guard.
Hug 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.
Hug trying to control the pace.
Hug tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hug tries to pass to full mount but Gatti defends it.
Gatti tries to get to full guard but Hug has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hug decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hug misses with a double jab
and Gatti counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatti, right into the meat.
#KD#
Hug lands a big head kick that sends Gatti tumbling to the mat! Hug takes a step backwards and waves Gatti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Gatti is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti misses the shot to the body.
Gatti is still on wobbly legs! Can Hug finish him?
Gatti throws a low kick but Hug avoids it.#TD#
Hug closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gatti to the mat! Gatti manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hug wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Hug showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gatti seems to have recovered his senses.
Hug wants to stand but Gatti has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Gatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hug can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB2#
Gatti has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.
Gatti has control of Hug's left arm, preventing Hug from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug controlling from the top position. #SU#
Hug stands up from Gatti's guard - Hug perhaps looking for a knockout.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
Gatti scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gatti. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Gatti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.
Hug is breathing heavily.
Gatti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug tries to bum rush Gatti with a series of wild strikes but Gatti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hug moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hug misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hug won't be happy with that.
Gatti trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Gatti tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hug's legs. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Gatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Hug is defending well.
Gatti taking a breather here.
Gatti trying to control the action but Hug is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatti prevents Hug from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Hug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gatti connects with an inside leg kick.
Hug throws a series of punches but Gatti avoids them all with ease.
Hug throws a nice looking combination but Gatti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hug throws a right and a left that Gatti avoids nicely. #TD#
Hug shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gatti's guard.
Hug has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gatti has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gatti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hug won't allow Gatti to sweep him here.
Hug wants to stand but Gatti is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Gatti has his foot on Hug's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hug works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hug is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hug won't allow Gatti to sweep him here.
Gatti looking to control.
Hug wants to stand but Gatti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gatti is trying to control the position but Hug postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gatti dodges the punch combination from Hug.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gatti.
Gatti is looking for the big counter here.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hades Hug is winning the standup battle so far.
Hug misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatti throws a leg kick which misses Hug's front leg but catches the back leg as Hug tries to avoid it.
Gatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hug throws a right hand that Gatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatti also avoids with ease.
Gatti feints a counter leg kick.
Gatti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug walks into a jab.
Gatti jabs Hug to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hug fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hades Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti scoring well with a low kick there.
Hades Hug is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti. That's going to slow Hug down.
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gatti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hug takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hug is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Hug shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hug was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hug wants to stand but Gatti is controlling his arm.
Gatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Gatti is looking for a sweep.
Hades Hug overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Gatti prevents Hug from improving position.
Hug wants to stand but Gatti is controlling his arm.
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 manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gatti wants to pass to mount but Hug is defending the position.
Gatti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hug is trying to escape back to his feet but Gatti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hug prevents Gatti from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonel Gatti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hug has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatti.#TD#
Hug decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gatti is looking to improve his position.
Hug sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Gatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gatti is looking to get back to full guard here but Hug has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hug decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Gatti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gatti blocks a head kick by Hug.
No joy there for Hug, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Gatti.
Hug swinging wildly here.
Gatti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hug defends it well.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hug is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gatti's half guard.
Gatti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatti.#SUB2#
Gatti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hug defends well.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Hug wants to stand but Gatti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hug stopping the sweep attempt from Gatti.
Gatti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Hug wants to get up but he can't break Gatti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gatti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hug's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gatti is controlling him.
Hug can't keep his opponent in guard - Gatti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gatti is controlling the pace.
Gatti is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hug is looking to escape.
Gatti not doing much here.
Gatti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hug keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug won't allow Gatti to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hades Hug.
I think Hug has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades Hug!
After the fight, Hades Hug was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Leonel Gatti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 99
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ironside tries to clinch up.
Ironside doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatti tries to counter with a takedown but Ironside is quick to defend against it.
Gatti digs a good hook to Ironside's body.
Gatti lands with a right hand.
Ironside misses with an uppercut.
Gatti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ironside keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ironside's calf.
Gatti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ironside wants to counter with a clinch but Gatti pushes him away.
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironside.
Ironside throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gatti counter with a right hand.
Ironside is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatti.
Gatti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironside.
Gatti lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironside throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ironside won't be happy with that.
Ironside looks winded!
Gatti taking a breather here. #T1##SUB#
Gatti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ironside has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gatti but great work by Ironside.
Ironside working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatti is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Ironside wants to stand but Gatti has his arm trapped.
Gatti holding on.
Gatti is looking to reverse the position.
Gatti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gatti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gatti is controlling Ironside's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ironside trying to control from half guard but Gatti is working away.
Gatti desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gatti wants to improve his position but Ironside is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Gatti shoots in and bounces Ironside off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Gatti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gatti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gatti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gatti controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ironside's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ironside takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironside.
Gatti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gatti blocks a jab.
It looked like Gatti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ironside.
Ironside checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gatti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ironside looks to land a left hand but Gatti moved out of range nicely.
Gatti throws a low kick, looking for Ironside's leg but Ironside calmly moves out of range.
Gatti tries to work over Ironside's front leg with a kick but Ironside checks it.
Gatti misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti moves away from the strike by Ironside.
Gatti attempts a counter takedown but Ironside avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ironside loads up on a big right hand but Gatti slips the punch.
Ironside with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatti to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatti connects with the punch.
Gatti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Gatti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatti defending well as Ironside loads up on a big left hand.
As Ironside backs away, Gatti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gatti throws out a powerful jab.
Gatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Ironside.
Gatti takes a swing at Ironside's ribcage but misses.
Gatti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ironside throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gatti counters with a shoot takedown. Ironside fights it but they end up in guard.
Ironside is breathing heavily.
Gatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gatti stands and throws Ironside's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gatti advances to full mount. #T2##SUB#
Ironside defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gatti.
Leonel Gatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironside is trying to escape the mount but Gatti keeps good control and instead manages to take Ironside's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside trying to control the action but Gatti just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Gatti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ironside has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gatti is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ironside has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gatti has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ironside taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gatti doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonel Gatti!
Post fight, Leonel Gatti took to the microphone: 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Glover lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Glover tests Gatti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatti throws a lazy uppercut
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gatti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Gatti takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Glover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Leonel Gatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Gatti misses
and Gatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gatti swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Glover throwing a counter right hand but Gatti manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatti. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glover has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glover's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Glover lands a nice looking body shot.
Glover takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
Gatti misses the shot to the body.
Gatti just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gatti swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Gatti misses with a shot to the body
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatti avoids the body shot from Glover.
Gatti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Gatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover cracks Gatti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Glover digs a good hook to Gatti's body.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glover connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti throws a leg kick
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Leonel Gatti's cut even more.
Gatti misses with a looping left.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Gatti.
Glover is looking to counter punch.
Glover looks to land a right hand but Gatti moved out of range.
Gatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover throws a lazy right hand but Gatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gatti.
Glover throws a right and a left that Gatti avoids nicely.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover misses with a right hand
letting Gatti counter with a right hand.
Glover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glover misses with a body punch
and Gatti counters with an inside leg kick.
Gatti moves out of range as Glover strikes.
Gatti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gatti takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Gatti just misses with a punch to the body.
Glover scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
Gatti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover's corner calls for a 1-2. Glover obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Glover takes one on the button.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Glover won't be happy with that.
Glover is trying to control Gatti's posture but Gatti avoids it.
Gatti is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover looking for a sweep but Gatti has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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 Jeff Glover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gatti misses with a body shot.
Glover feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Glover swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Glover moves into the clinch.
Gatti takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Glover's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Gatti.
Gatti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gatti is trying to trip Glover. He has hold of a leg but Glover is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gatti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Glover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Glover is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gatti frees his head nicely. Oh but Glover has switched to an armbar! Gatti is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jeff Glover!
The defeated Leonel Gatti had this to say: 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonel Gatti and Georgy Fokin. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonel Gatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Georgy Fokin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fokin forces Gatti back against the cage and clinches.
Fokin has Gatti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fokin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gatti tumbling to the mat - Fokin dives into Gatti's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatti (0) vs (2) Fokin
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fokin defends it easily.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Fokin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fokin pushes down on Gatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gatti is refusing to be controlled, as Fokin sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatti (4) vs (2) Fokin
Gatti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Gatti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fokin trying to control the hands but Gatti breaks the grip.
Fokin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gatti is staying active.
A lull in the action here.
Fokin tries to roll but Gatti sticks to his back.
Fokin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gatti has the hooks in. Fokin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gatti is looking to control Fokin but Fokin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gatti avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
Fokin can't escape the position.
Fokin is still trying to improve position.
Gatti trying to control momentarily.
Gatti is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fokin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to break free.
Gatti is riding his opponent, not letting Fokin buck him off.
Gatti avoiding Fokin 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Fokin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gatti tightening his grip on Fokin, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin showing good submission defense here.
Gatti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fokin trying to control but not successfully.
Fokin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fokin breaks Gatti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatti (4) vs (4) Fokin
Gatti is trying to control the position but Fokin postures up.
Fokin has gone for a leg lock! Gatti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fokin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatti (6) vs (4) Fokin
Gatti stopping the sweep attempt from Fokin.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fokin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti is pushing down on Fokin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fokin is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gatti seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Gatti has control of the leg.
Fokin wants to control but Gatti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatti wants to take a breather but Fokin is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gatti is thwarting Fokin's attempts to control the position.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Gatti has control of the leg.
Gatti wants to control but Fokin is keeping him busy.
Fokin gets back to full guard.
Fokin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fokin trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gatti controlling from the top position.
Fokin looking to control.
Fokin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fokin keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fokin is retaining full guard.
Fokin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fokin controlling Gatti's posture.
Gatti looking to pass the guard.
Fokin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatti wants to control from the top but Fokin keeps moving.
Gatti passes Fokin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to get back to full guard.
Gatti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fokin tries to get to full guard but Gatti has control of the leg.
Gatti tries to pass to full mount but Fokin defends it.
Fokin is refusing to be controlled, as Gatti sits in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fokin tries to roll over but Gatti keeps him under control.
Gatti trying to control the action but Fokin is working from the bottom.
Fokin is looking to control Gatti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fokin avoid being mounted?
Gatti is keen to just control but Fokin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fokin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fokin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatti is looking to advance position but Fokin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gatti (6) vs (8) Fokin
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control but Gatti is having none of it.
Gatti is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gatti tries to hold on but Fokin pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to control the pace but Gatti is squirming around nicely.
Fokin avoids the attempt from Gatti to control.
Gatti regains half guard.
Gatti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gatti trying to get back to full guard but Fokin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatti (6) vs (11) Fokin
Fokin is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gatti is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gatti (6) vs (14) Fokin
Fokin working for the choke.
Fokin looking for the choke but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fokin wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Georgy Fokin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '. |
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Event:
OFC 259: Guardians
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Ferdum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferdum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gatti. Gatti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Ferdum is looking to clinch but Gatti is avoiding it.
Ferdum checks the leg kick.
Wabricio Ferdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti slips under a jab from Ferdum.#TD#
Ferdum feints and as Gatti raises his hands in defense, Ferdum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferdum throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferdum looking to sit in guard and control but Gatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gatti postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatti is pushing down on Ferdum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferdum is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferdum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferdum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gatti seems to be working for a kimura but Ferdum defends the submission attempt.
Ferdum is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Ferdum looking for submissions off his back.
Ferdum wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gatti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferdum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatti.
Ferdum trying to get back to full guard but Gatti takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferdum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferdum is trying to escape the mount but Gatti keeps good control and instead manages to take Ferdum's back.
#T2#
Ferdum is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ferdum is having to fend off submission attempts from Gatti, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gatti doesn't have the hooks in though and Ferdum manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Ferdum from controlling successfully.
Ferdum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatti is keeping the position for now.
Ferdum landing some decent shots from guard.
Ferdum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gatti's head.
Ferdum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Ferdum postures up in Gatti's guard and throws a big left but Gatti blocks it.
Ferdum is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatti has wrist control.
Ferdum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferdum throws an elbow that misses. Gatti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferdum's guard. Nice move by Gatti!#REVB#
Gatti postures up.
Gatti being controlled here momentarily.
Ferdum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferdum keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Ferdum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferdum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gatti has passed into side control.
#T4#
Ferdum struggling a bit here.
Gatti trying to control the position but Ferdum is working away. #SUB2#
Gatti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ferdum gets back to half guard.
Gatti trying to mount his opponent but Ferdum defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatti wants to take a breather but Ferdum is having none of it.
Ferdum tries to roll over but Gatti keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gatti is looking for a kimura but Ferdum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gatti to get the leverage.
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 Wabricio Ferdum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ferdum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti tests Ferdum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Ferdum misses its target.
Ferdum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferdum misses with a right hand
and Gatti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferdum throws a hook to the side of Gatti's head but Gatti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatti with the counter takedown but Ferdum avoids it easily.
Ferdum misses with a straight left.
Gatti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gatti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferdum throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferdum drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gatti trying to keep a closed guard but Ferdum is proving a slippery customer.
Gatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ferdum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferdum 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.
Ferdum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gatti's head.
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferdum postures up.
Ferdum postures up and lands a big shot to Gatti's brow.
Ferdum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferdum throws an elbow that misses. Gatti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferdum's guard. Nice move by Gatti!#REVB#
Gatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferdum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferdum looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferdum, not yet.
Gatti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Ferdum keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Ferdum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatti manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Ferdum from controlling successfully.
Ferdum looking to sit in guard and control but Gatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatti preventing the sweep.
Gatti postures up.
#T3#
Gatti trying to control but Ferdum is working from the bottom.
Gatti advances to half guard.
Gatti wants to pass to mount but Ferdum is defending the position.
Gatti passes to side control.
Ferdum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ferdum moves into full guard.
Ferdum is pulling down on Gatti's head to control his posture.
Gatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferdum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferdum controlling the position.
Gatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferdum swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Gatti wants to control from the top but Ferdum keeps moving.
Ferdum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferdum keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti 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.
Ferdum wants to sweep here but Gatti controlling him for the moment.
Ferdum thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferdum throws a series of punches but Gatti avoids them all with ease.
Gatti flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferdum steps away.
Gatti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatti slips under a jab from Ferdum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wabricio Ferdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferdum scores with a shot to the body.
Ferdum throws a hook but Gatti avoids it easily.
Gatti slips under a jab.
Ferdum misses with an uppercut
and Gatti counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferdum misses with a double jab.
Gatti with the counter takedown but Ferdum avoids it easily.
Gatti misses with a hook.
Ferdum throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferdum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferdum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatti.
Ferdum is looking to counter the offense by Gatti and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Gatti misses.
Ferdum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferdum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gatti.
And Gatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferdum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gatti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferdum.#TD#
Ferdum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gatti's guard.#T1#
Gatti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatti, not yet.
Gatti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferdum.
Ferdum wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Gatti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gatti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferdum has passed into half guard!
Ferdum misses with a head shot. Gatti uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Gatti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferdum looking to pass the guard.
Leonel Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferdum lands a couple of elbows.
Ferdum wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving.
Ferdum is really struggling to control Gatti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferdum lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferdum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferdum won't allow Gatti to sweep him here.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Ferdum from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wabricio Ferdum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ferdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferdum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ferdum cracks Gatti with a solid left hand.
Ferdum trying to control but Gatti is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferdum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gatti dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wabricio Ferdum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferdum wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Gatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferdum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ferdum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatti is keeping the position for now.
Gatti trying to keep a closed guard but Ferdum is proving a slippery customer.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Ferdum from controlling successfully.
Ferdum throws a strike but Gatti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferdum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferdum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wabricio Ferdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferdum 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wabricio Ferdum!
Wabricio Ferdum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
OFC 252: Sin City
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong avoids the body shot from Gatti.
Kim Jong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong is just out of range.
Gatti throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Jong closes the distance and clinches.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong tries to land knees in the clinch but Gatti avoids the damage to the body.
Jong lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jong connects with a knee to the head.
Gatti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong scores with a knee to the head.
Gatti prevents a body shot from Jong.
Jong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatti misses with the head strike.
Jong tries a knee to the head but Gatti blocks it.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jong lands an uppercut.
Gatti avoiding damage as Jong throws knees to the body.
Gatti blocks a body shot from Jong.
A head punch on the inside from Jong fails to land.
Jong tries a knee to the head but Gatti blocks it.
Gatti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gatti throws a head punch that misses.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gatti avoids the elbow strike from Jong, against the cage.
Gatti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gatti misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatti's brow.
Jong misses with the head strike.
Gatti misses with a body punch.
Jong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong is pressed up against the cage. Gatti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jong down to the mat. Jong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Gatti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jong is able to avoid easily.
Gatti jabs at Jong's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong.
Jong misses with a head kick.
Jong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jong wants to clinch
and Gatti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gatti tried to score with a low kick but Jong checks it.
Gatti throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatti scores with a hook to the body. Jong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jong rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatti lands a jab to Jong's midsection.#T3#
Gatti jabs at Jong's body.
Jong is breathing heavily.
Jong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gatti scores with a jab to the head.
Gatti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gatti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong's head.
Gatti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gatti tests Jong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti. That's going to slow Jong down.
A head kick misses from Jong. #T4##TD2#
Gatti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jong quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Gatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gatti is working for a kimura but Jong is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong is trying to get back to full guard.
Jong is working hard here to advance position.
Gatti is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gatti.
Leonel Gatti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong tries to clinch up.
Jong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gatti counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.
Jong looks to land a right hand but Gatti moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Jong. #CL#
Jong moves into range and clinches up with Gatti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong working Gatti over with knees to the body.
Gatti pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jong scores with a knee to the head.
Gatti is breathing heavily.
Jong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Leonel Gatti's cut even more.
Gatti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gatti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong tries a knee to the head but Gatti blocks it.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gatti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gatti tries for a takedown but Jong manages to get underhooks.
Jong tries a knee to the head but Gatti blocks it.
Gatti is working Jong over against the cage.
Gatti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jong or not.
Jong misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Gatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatti can pounce on him.
Gatti misses with a body shot.
Jong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gatti paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Jong is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gatti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gatti avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Gatti breaks from the clinch.
Gatti lands with a shot to the body.
Gatti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJong.
Gatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim Jong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Jong misses
and Gatti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong.
Gatti tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong is wise to it.#T3#
Jong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatti scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Gatti misses its intended target.
Jong tries to clinch but Gatti moves out of range. #TD2#
Gatti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gatti showed some decent athleticism there.
Gatti is keen to just control but Jong is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jong looking for submissions off his back.
Gatti is taking a breather. Jong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Jong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatti passes Jong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gatti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jong.
Gatti passes Jong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gatti misses with a leg kick
and Jong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Jong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatti.
Nice takedown defense from Jong. No joy for Gatti on that attempt.
Jong is looking to counter the offense by Gatti and move into the clinch.
Gatti throws a leg kick #CL#
and Jong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong.
Gatti prevents a body shot from Jong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gatti's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Leonel Gatti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gatti lands a hook that snaps the head of Jong backwards.
Jong with a knee to the head.
Jong digs a right hand underneath Gatti's ribcage. Gatti let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Gatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Jong is looking to clinch but Gatti is avoiding it.
Jong tries to clinch there but Gatti circles away.
Gatti avoids the head kick by Jong.
#CL#
Jong clinches up with Gatti and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Gatti on the inside.
Gatti looking for a takedown.
Gatti dodges an elbow strike from Jong.
Jong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Gatti.
Jong tries a body shot but Gatti blocks it.
#BC2#
Gatti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gatti connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatti.
Gatti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Jong is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Jong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.
Jong seems to have got his legs back now.
Jong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonel Gatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Jong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Jong.
Jong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim Jong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong tries to clinch up but Gatti circles away and keeps his distance.
Jong dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Gatti punishes Jong's body with a nice straight punch.#T4##CL#
Jong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jong connects with a knee to the head.
Jong scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
Leonel Gatti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jong digs a right hand into Gatti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatti's gas tank.
Jong lands an elbow just above Gatti 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong tries a body shot but Gatti blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonel Gatti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kim Jong!
After the big win, Kim Jong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Leonel Gatti stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
OFC 245: Reclaim
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Crunch! Hensen slams his shin into Gatti's torso.
Hensen misses with a straight left.
Gatti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gatti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hensen throws out the jab.
Gatti tries for a takedown but Hensen circles away easily
and Hensen counters with an inside leg kick.
Hensen misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hensen. Gatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Hensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti throws a looping overhand right but Hensen ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Hensen misses.
Hensen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatti checks it well.
Hensen slips under a jab.
Gatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gatti swings for the body but Hensen moves out of range.
Hensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.
Gatti checks the leg kick.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hensen.
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hensen.
Hensen cracks Gatti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hensen takes a swing at Gatti's ribcage but misses.
Hensen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gatti slips a straight right by Hensen.
Hensen looks to clinch
and Gatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Gatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hensen manages to avoid it.
Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Hensen cracks Gatti with a good jab.
Good work by Hensen as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Hensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gatti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hensen is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatti walks into a stiff left hand from Hensen.#CUT#
That has opened up Leonel Gatti's cut even more.
Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hensen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.
Gatti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sven Hensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gatti throws an off balance right hand
and Hensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Hensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hensen slips a straight right by Gatti.
Hensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hensen looks to throw the jab but Gatti is out of range. #T3#
Hensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hensen throws a push kick but Gatti slaps the foot to one side.
Gatti slips under a jab.
Hensen looks to land a right hand but Gatti moved out of range.
Gatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatti moves out of range as Hensen strikes.
Hensen lands a high kick!
Hensen swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Gatti counters with a shoot takedown. Hensen fights it but they end up in guard.
Gatti stopping the sweep attempt from Hensen.
Hensen working a defensive guard but Gatti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hensen stops Gatti from passing to mount.
Hensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hensen trying to control but Gatti flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hensen staying busy and making it hard for Gatti to control.
Hensen just trying to survive but Gatti is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Hensen right now.
#SUB2#
Gatti is persistently looking for the submission but Hensen is defending it well.
Gatti struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hensen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gatti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hensen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gatti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatti scores with a leg kick.
Hensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hensen throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Gatti counters with a takedown into side control.
Hensen is looking for a sweep.
Gatti trying to control the action but Hensen is working from the bottom.
Hensen sneaks back into half guard.
Gatti is pressing down on Hensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hensen is holding on for now. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gatti 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. #SUB#
Hensen working for submissions but it's allowed Gatti to get to half guard.
Hensen is looking to control Gatti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hensen avoid being mounted?
Leonel Gatti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatti wants to free his trapped foot but Hensen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hensen is trying to maintain the position but Gatti is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti wants to take a breather but Hensen is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hensen is looking to improve his position.
Hensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatti can do to turn this around?
Gatti wants to free his trapped foot but Hensen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hensen looking for submissions off his back.
Hensen gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gatti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatti, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Hensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hensen passes Gatti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hensen wants to pass to mount but Gatti is defending the position.
Hensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatti is pressing down on Hensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hensen postures up.
#T4#
Gatti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gatti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hensen advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gatti wants to control but Hensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sven Hensen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hensen lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Hensen.
A bone on bone clash there as Hensen blocks the leg kick.
Hensen looks to land a left hand but Gatti moved out of range nicely.
Gatti throws a hook but Hensen blocks it.
As Gatti backs away, Hensen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hensen just misses with a punch to the body.
And Gatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Hensen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gatti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hensen.
A big right from Hensen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Gatti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hensen doesn't seem phased though.
Gatti digs a good hook to Hensen's body.
Hensen throws a hook but Gatti avoids it easily.#T1#
Gatti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hensen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hensen is looking to chop away at Gatti's legs.
Hensen throws a sloppy head kick and Gatti moves out of range easily.
Gatti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hensen with a body shot.
Hensen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gatti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gatti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hensen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatti throws a right hand that Hensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hensen also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Hensen.
Gatti with the counter takedown but Hensen avoids it easily.
Gatti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gatti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonel Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
The cut above Leonel Gatti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Hensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatti.
Hensen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatti lands with a shot to the body.
Hensen connects with a body shot that sends Gatti's belly button to the back.
Hensen moves out of range as Gatti strikes.
That kick from Hensen tenderised Gatti's leg. Gatti is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Hensen misses #TD2#
and Gatti counters with a single leg into guard. Hensen didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gatti looking to sit in guard and control but Hensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hensen wants to control from the top but Gatti keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gatti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hensen defends it easily.#T3#
Hensen forces his way into half guard.
Sven Hensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hensen controlling the pace.
Gatti wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hensen not doing much here.
Hensen prevents Gatti from improving his position.
Hensen 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.
Hensen stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Hensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hensen, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hensen!
After the big win, Sven Hensen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Leonel Gatti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
OFC 239: Reborn
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buckets checks a leg kick.
Buckets looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatti feinted with a counter takedown.
Buckets throws a hook but Gatti avoids it easily.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckets throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buckets won't be happy with that.
Buckets is trying to escape the position but Gatti is controlling the position.
Buckets is trying to improve his position.
Gatti passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Gatti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buckets is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckets tries to reverse the position but Gatti maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gatti looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gatti is looking to work his way around to Buckets's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Buckets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gatti trying to control but Buckets is having none of it.
Gatti controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Gatti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Buckets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckets is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Buckets really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Gatti quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gatti but it's paid off an Buckets is forced to tap! Nice work by Gatti.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laraque.
Laraque closes the distance but Gatti moves to the side
and Gatti counters with a thumping low kick.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti. That's going to slow Laraque down.
Gatti cracks a nice hook into Laraque's ribs.
Laraque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gatti tries to counter with a takedown but Laraque is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatti.#CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.
Gatti connects with a body shot that sends Laraque's belly button to the back.
Gatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gatti scores with a leg kick.
Gatti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laraque.
Gatti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laraque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laraque there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laraque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laraque darts in trying to clinch
and Gatti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laraque looks winded!
Gatti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laraque doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##TD2#
Laraque closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gatti to the mat! Gatti manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Gatti has his feet on Laraque's thighs here. He's pushed Laraque off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Laraque screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Gatti!
Post fight, an emotional Leonel Gatti said 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Event:
CFC 402
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Leuka staying out of range there.
Leuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatti can pounce on him.
Gatti avoids a kick to the body.
Gatti is looking to score with low kicks.
Leuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatti.
Leuka throws a leg kick which misses Gatti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gatti tries to avoid it.
Leuka scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatti.
Leuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti misses with an uppercut
and Leuka counters with a thumping low kick.
Gatti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leuka counters with a nice body kick.
Gatti looks winded!
Gatti missing with a left hand there. Leuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leuka is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Leuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lasi Leuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Gatti is predictable there
enabling Leuka to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leuka moves away.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti checks the leg kick.
Leuka scores with a shot to the body.
Leuka lands a head shot.
Leuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatti.
Gatti misses with a leg kick
and Leuka rattles Gatti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gatti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Leuka dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gatti stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasi Leuka!
Our winner, Lasi Leuka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bombs misses with the combination.
Bombs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Bombs's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gatti misses with a hook. Bombs ducked under it nicely.
Bombs scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bombs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gatti connects with a crisp jab.
Bombs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Gatti scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombs misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Gatti tries to throw a body punch but Bombs avoids it by throwing Gatti back against the cage.
Bombs lands a hook that snaps the head of Gatti backwards.
Bombs throws a head punch that misses.
Gatti misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Gatti. #BC2#
Gatti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombs connects with a nice looking jab.
Bombs tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bombs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bombs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bombs misses with a wild combination.
Gatti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
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!
Bombs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatti looks to throw the jab but Bombs is out of range.
Bombs moves in looking to clinch but Gatti pushes him off.
Gatti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bombs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatti is just out of range.
Gatti tries to land a leg kick but Bombs saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bombs misses its target.
Gatti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombs was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatti.
Bomb Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti misses with a hook.
Gatti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bombs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombs looks to land a combination but Gatti avoids it well.
And Gatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Bombs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti moves out of range of the body kick.
And Gatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Bombs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bombs takes one on the button.
Bombs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bomb Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombs. Gatti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatti counters with a nice leg kick.
Gatti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bombs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gatti finds it's way round the side to connect with Bombs's head.
Gatti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Gatti.
Bombs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bombs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gatti cracks the inside of Bombs's front leg.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
Gatti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Gatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatti tries to work over Bombs's front leg with a kick but Bombs checks it.
Bombs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gatti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatti lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
Bombs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gatti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gatti throws a hook to the side of Bombs's head but Bombs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bombs doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatti circles away.
Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gatti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gatti! But no joy.
Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Bombs misses
and Gatti counters with a nice uppercut.
Gatti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bombs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gatti throws a front kick aimed at Bombs's knee but Bombs avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gatti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bombs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bombs throws a right hand that Gatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatti also avoids with ease.
Gatti feints the counter takedown.
Gatti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombs misses with a series of wild punches.
Gatti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Bombs.
Gatti checks a low kick from Bombs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gatti.
Bombs throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatti.
Gatti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bombs defends it well.
Leonel Gatti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombs tries to land a body kick
and Gatti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Bombs is predictable there #TD2#
and Gatti counters with a single leg into guard. Bombs didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bombs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatti controls the pace.
Gatti wants to control from the top but Bombs keeps moving.
Gatti passes Bombs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bombs trying to control but Gatti postures up.
Gatti slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Gatti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bombs defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gatti wants to work for an arm triangle but Bombs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Bombs pushes Gatti off looking to stand but Gatti dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti not doing much here.
Gatti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bombs!
Gatti controlling from mount.
Bombs is just holding on here. Gatti manages to take his back.
Gatti trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bombs doesn't escape. #T4#
Gatti trying to control momentarily.
Gatti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bombs's body.
Gatti trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gatti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bombs is defending well though. Gatti let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonel Gatti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bombs throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Gatti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bombs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gatti manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Bombs is refusing to be controlled, as Gatti sits in half guard.
Gatti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti wants to free his trapped foot but Bombs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Bombs is looking to escape.
Gatti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gatti is looking to take a break and control but Bombs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bombs wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gatti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bombs sees it coming and defends easily.
Bombs is not content to let Gatti control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gatti trying to pass the guard but Bombs defending well.
Bombs pushes Gatti off looking to stand but Gatti dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bombs checks a leg kick.
Bombs blocks a low kick nicely.
Gatti tries to score with a low kick but Bombs moves his leg out of the way.
Bombs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gatti sprawls and moves away.
Gatti swats away the attempt to clinch by Bombs.
Bombs wants to clinch up but Gatti keeps it at a distance.
Gatti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatti.
Leonel Gatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gatti wants to slow Bombs down by chopping away at his legs.
Bombs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatti scores with a nice right hand.
Bomb Bombs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombs swinging wildly here.
Gatti scores with the left hand. Bombs knows he should have avoided that one.
Bomb Bombs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombs. That did some damage!
Gatti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gatti's head backwards.
Bombs dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Gatti connects with a leg kick. Bombs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Gatti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bombs.
Gatti throws a leg kick which misses Bombs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombs tries to avoid it.
Bombs misses with a lunging right hand
and Gatti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Bombs instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bombs.
Bombs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Gatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bombs lands a high kick!
Gatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Bombs misses #TD2#
and Gatti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gatti stops Bombs from getting back to his feet.
Gatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Gatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gatti 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Gatti!
An intense looking Leonel Gatti took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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CFC 392
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
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. #CL#
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.
#T1#
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.
#BC#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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!
#R2#
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 #TD2#
and Gatti counters with a single leg into guard. Oneil didn't expect that. #ES#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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 #TD2#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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
#CL#
and Oneil counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oneil. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.
#CL#
Oneil has closed the distance and engaged Gatti in a clinch.
Kevin Oneil has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
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.
#BC2#
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. '.
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Event:
CFC 388
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatti is looking to slow Von Boom down with leg kicks.
Von Boom throws a hook but Gatti blocks it.
Gatti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Boom.
Gatti throws a body punch but Von Boom moves out of range.
A big right from Von Boom misses.
Von Boom misses with a hook.
Von Boom throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Von Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatti passes Von Boom's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gatti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Boom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatti.
Von Boom pushes Gatti off but Gatti dives into side control.
#T1#
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Gatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Boom, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Boom, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Boom is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gatti takes a little break here. Von Boom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Von Boom prevents Gatti from improving position.
Von Boom is trying to get back to his feet.
Von Boom being controlled for a moment.
Von Boom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gatti has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Von Boom can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gatti laying and praying for a moment but Von Boom takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Gatti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Boom is just riding it out for now. Gatti eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gatti seems to be working for a kimura but Von Boom defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gatti seems to be working for a kimura but Von Boom defends the submission attempt.
Von Boom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Boom's waist but Von Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gatti off to one side.
Von Boom misses with a head kick.
Von Boom gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Von Boom trying to control the position.
Gatti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gatti trying to move into half guard but instead Von Boom has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Boom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gatti is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatti stops Von Boom from standing up.
Von Boom keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Gatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gatti passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gatti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Boom has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gatti but great work by Von Boom.
Von Boom tries to stand but Gatti is controlling his head.
Von Boom wants to stand but Gatti has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Von Boom wants to stand and escape but instead Gatti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gatti content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Gatti trying to control but Von Boom is working from the bottom.
Gatti stops Von Boom from standing up.
Gatti advances position into side control!
Von Boom wants to get back to his feet but Gatti is dominant here and he's now got Von Boom's back!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gatti is looking for a rear naked choke here but Von Boom reverses the position brilliantly into Gatti's guard!
Gatti pulls Von Boom in close to prevent any damage.
Von Boom wanted to stand there but Gatti had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gatti working for a triangle but Von Boom defends it easily.
Von Boom wants to stand but Gatti is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gatti jabs Von Boom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Boom throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Gatti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gatti advances position into side control!
Von Boom is trying to control Gatti's posture but Gatti avoids it.
Gatti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Boom keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti taking a breather here. #T1##SUB2#
Gatti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Boom is pushing Gatti's head away, looking to escape. Gatti manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Gatti tries for a kimura but Von Boom is defending well.
Gatti works to advance to full mount. Von Boom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Gatti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Von Boom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Von Boom and Gatti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatti prevents Von Boom from escaping the position.
Von Boom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Von Boom seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatti dominates the positioning.
Gatti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gatti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonel Gatti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Von Boom seems a little lost for a moment, as Gatti dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatti to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Gatti lands.
Gatti scores with a jab to the head.
Vincent Von Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Boom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Boom throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Boom's guard.
Gatti is pushing down on Von Boom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Boom is fighting to maintain full guard but Gatti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gatti wants to pass the guard but Von Boom is defending well.
Gatti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Vincent Von Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Boom wants to control but Gatti is keeping busy.
Gatti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonel Gatti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Event:
LEGACY! 77
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Browne misses with a hook
and Gatti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Browne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gatti digs a good body shot into Browne's ribs.
Leonel Gatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti dips to his left and cracks Browne with an uppercut!
Browne throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatti.
Browne slips a jab from Gatti.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Browne throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Gatti tenderised Browne's leg. Browne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatti stuns Browne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gatti misses with a body shot
and Browne counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.#T1#
Gatti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Browne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gatti misses the body punch
and Gatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Browne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Browne rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gatti scoring well with a low kick there.
Gatti fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Browne.
Browne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gatti lands a nice looking body shot.
Gatti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Browne's calf.
Browne blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatti misses with a body shot
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatti can pounce on him.
#T3#
Browne looks to throw the jab but Gatti is out of range.
Gatti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Browne with a body shot.
Gatti fails with a takedown attempt.
Browne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gatti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Browne.
Gatti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Gatti with that takedown attempt.
Travis Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonel Gatti.
Gatti defending well as Browne loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Gatti misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gatti misses.
Browne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Browne throwing a counter right hand but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gatti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Browne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Browne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Browne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Browne's knee momentarily.
Gatti throws a body shot but no joy.
Browne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gatti throws a right hand that misses
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
Gatti misses with a hook
and Browne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Leonel Gatti's cut even more.
Browne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gatti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Browne counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Gatti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gatti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Browne at a distance.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti.
A little feinted left hand from Browne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Gatti's shoulder, as Gatti tries to avoid the shot.
Gatti feints and then cracks Browne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Browne down.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gatti. That snapped Browne's head back.
Gatti tries to score with a low kick but Browne moves his leg out of the way.
Travis Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gatti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Browne. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Gatti.
Gatti misses with a looping right.
Browne throwing a counter right hand but Gatti manages to avoid it.
Gatti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Browne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Browne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gatti misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti throws a right hand that misses
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gatti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatti misses with a shot to the body
enabling Browne to counter with a crisp jab.
Gatti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gatti misses with a double jab
and Gatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gatti. That's going to slow Browne down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne misses with a right hand
and Gatti counters with a straight right hand.
Browne staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Leonel Gatti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatti takes a swing at Browne's ribcage but misses.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Browne slips under a jab.
It looked like Browne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Browne throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Gatti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatti.
Gatti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Browne wants to stand but Gatti is controlling the position.
Gatti looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gatti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Browne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gatti has Browne in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Gatti trying to keep a closed guard but Browne is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gatti pushes a forearm under Browne's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Browne is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Gatti!
As Leonel Gatti got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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Event:
LEGACY! 66
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Gatti swings for the body but Hoyce moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hoyce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Hoyce lands a big head kick that sends Gatti tumbling to the mat! Hoyce takes a step backwards and waves Gatti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Gatti is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoyce's sensitive parts.
Oh Gatti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoyce wants to slow Gatti down by chopping away at his legs.
Gatti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gatti stuns Hoyce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gatti tries a low kick but Hoyce avoids it.
Hoyce is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gatti with a body shot.
Gatti seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatti misses the shot to the body.
Gatti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoyce misses the shot to the body.
Hoyce throws a head kick but Gatti moves out of range.
#KD2#
Hoyce drops Gatti with a beautiful combination! Gatti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoyce is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
Leonel Gatti's cut is getting worse.
Hoyce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Hoyce throws a head kick but Gatti moves out of range.
That kick from Gatti tenderised Hoyce's leg. Hoyce is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoyce has time to react.
Hoyce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatti.#CUT2#
Leonel Gatti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gatti throws a leg kick but Hoyce sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoyce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatti connects with a body shot.
Hoyce throws a right hand that Gatti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gatti also avoids with ease.
Leonel Gatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatti misses with a leg kick.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatti misses the jab.#T2#
Gatti shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoyce appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gatti lands with a right hand.
Gatti throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoyce misses.
Gatti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoyce.
Gatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoyce misses with a combination
letting Gatti counter with a right hand.
Hoyce takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gatti blocks a head kick by Hoyce.
Nice body punch from Gatti.
Gatti gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Leonel Gatti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
LEGACY! 62
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Costanzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatti moves away.#TD#
Costanzo shoots in and bounces Gatti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Costanzo postures up and lands a big shot to Gatti's brow. #CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti keeping full guard, as Costanzo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gatti has his foot on Costanzo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costanzo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costanzo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costanzo looking to pass the guard.
Costanzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costanzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Costanzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Gatti blocks nicely.
Costanzo throwing strikes from guard but Gatti blocks nicely.
Costanzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Costanzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Costanzo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Costanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gatti has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Costanzo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gatti has tightened it up now! Costanzo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonel Gatti!
Leonel Gatti took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yeah!, I was confident I could win I tell you. I want to thank the guys at my camp in las vegas. '.
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