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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzeneggar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gatzby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatzby has chosen Gatsby's American Dream - Theatre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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240 lbs
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274 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Schwarzeneggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gatzby!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatzby gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schwarzeneggar wants to pass the guard but Gatzby is keeping the position.
Schwarzeneggar is working hard here to advance position.
Schwarzeneggar trying to control but Gatzby is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gatzby is on top in guard.
Schwarzeneggar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gatzby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gatzby and Schwarzeneggar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Schwarzeneggar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gatzby rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schwarzeneggar's guard! Nice work there by Gatzby!
Schwarzeneggar has his foot on Gatzby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gatzby works his way back into a safe position though.
Schwarzeneggar is breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneggar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatzby controls the pace.
Schwarzeneggar keeping moving, preventing Gatzby from controlling successfully.
Gatzby passes Schwarzeneggar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby uses his free foot to push down on Schwarzeneggar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schwarzeneggar.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to get to half guard.
Gatzby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwarzeneggar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gatzby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schwarzeneggar hang on?
Gatzby dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzeneggar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gatzby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwarzeneggar taking shots to the head.
Gatzby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schwarzeneggar hang on?
A nice elbow there by Gatzby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar taking shots to the head.
Schwarzeneggar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gatzby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schwarzeneggar tries to hold on but Gatzby pushes him away.
Gatzby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gatzby is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Schwarzeneggar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Gatzby.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatzby has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schwarzeneggar's face.
BOOM! Gatzby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwarzeneggar gets back to half guard.
Schwarzeneggar actively working from the bottom here.
Gatzby slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Schwarzeneggar has hold of Gatzby's hands but Gatzby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gatzby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schwarzeneggar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatzby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gatzby trying to control but Schwarzeneggar is working from the bottom.
Gatzby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatzby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Schwarzeneggar trying to keep a closed guard but Gatzby is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schwarzeneggar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schwarzeneggar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gatzby wriggles free and stands up.
Schwarzeneggar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gatzby circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gatzby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gatzby scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatzby gets a clinch.
Gatzby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwarzeneggar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatzby.
Schwarzeneggar gets caught flat footed, as Gatzby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneggar wants to sweep here but Gatzby controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby pushes down on Schwarzeneggar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gatzby lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gatzby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schwarzeneggar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatzby scores with a couple of nice shots.
James Gatzby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatzby lands strikes from half guard.
Gatzby not doing much here.
Schwarzeneggar tries to get to full guard but Gatzby has control of the leg.
Gatzby looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schwarzeneggar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gatzby scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneggar keeps working.
Schwarzeneggar is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneggar looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gatzby is looking to land body kicks.
Gatzby digs a good hook to Schwarzeneggar's body.
Gatzby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatzby looks up at the clock and then as Schwarzeneggar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gatzby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gatzby working the ground and pound.
Gatzby lands an elbow.
Gatzby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schwarzeneggar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schwarzeneggar tries to buck Gatzby off but Gatzby is having none of it.
Gatzby lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Schwarzeneggar down.
Gatzby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneggar keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzeneggar tries to buck Gatzby off but Gatzby is having none of it.
Schwarzeneggar regains half guard.
Gatzby is nestled in close to Schwarzeneggar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatzby decides to stand and escape the position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gatzby.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to regain half guard here but Gatzby keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatzby creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gatzby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwarzeneggar manages to avoid it.
Schwarzeneggar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schwarzeneggar blocks a head kick by Gatzby.
Gatzby lands with a nice combination. Schwarzeneggar backs away looking to recover.
Gatzby shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schwarzeneggar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gatzby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gatzby lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gatzby landing some decent shots from guard.
Gatzby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schwarzeneggar's head.
Schwarzeneggar keeping full guard, as Gatzby tries to pass.
Schwarzeneggar is looking for a triangle here but Gatzby uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gatzby scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schwarzeneggar to see if he's OK.
Gatzby trying to control the action but Schwarzeneggar is working from the bottom.
Gatzby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwarzeneggar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gatzby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schwarzeneggar sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schwarzeneggar wants to get back to full guard.
Gatzby is nestled in close to Schwarzeneggar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schwarzeneggar trying to control from the bottom.
Gatzby working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schwarzeneggar wants to get back to full guard but Gatzby has mounted him!
Schwarzeneggar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gatzby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby breaks from Schwarzeneggar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gatzby lands a nice shot to the head.
Gatzby controlling the position easily from mount.
Schwarzeneggar can't escape the position.
Gatzby with good strikes from the mount here!
Schwarzeneggar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneggar gets back to half guard.
James Gatzby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gatzby content to control rather than advance.
Schwarzeneggar wants to improve his position but Gatzby is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar has hold of Gatzby's hands but Gatzby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gatzby working over Schwarzeneggar with some ground and pound. Schwarzeneggar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatzby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwarzeneggar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gatzby is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gatzby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schwarzeneggar!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatzby looking to control but Schwarzeneggar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold Schwarzeneggar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatzby wants to finish this one by submission but Schwarzeneggar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gatzby.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gatzby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatzby 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gatzby!
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