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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Olegovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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148 lbs
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173 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Olegovich!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olegovich shoots in and drives through. Gatti sprawls well.
Gatti stuffs the takedown.
Gatti shoots in and gets a takedown into Olegovich's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gatti has passed into half guard!
Olegovich trying to control but Gatti postures up.
Olegovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Olegovich is looking to control Gatti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olegovich avoid being mounted?
Olegovich looking for subs from the bottom but Gatti mounts him!
Olegovich is working to get back to half guard.
Gatti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olegovich swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Olegovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olegovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Olegovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich is squirming around, avoiding Gatti's attempts to control the action.
Gatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olegovich on the ground.
Gatti working the ground and pound effectively.
Olegovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olegovich trying desperately to get to his feet.
Olegovich tries to hold on but Gatti postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti manages to capitalize on a mistake by Olegovich to take his back!
Olegovich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gatti's guard. Nice work there by Olegovich.
Gatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatti wants to get back to his feet but Olegovich passes into half guard.
Olegovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatti keeps working.
Olegovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gatti is refusing to be controlled, as Olegovich sits in half guard.
Olegovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich working over Gatti with some ground and pound. Gatti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olegovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olegovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gatti's head.
Olegovich throwing shots but Gatti is blocking nicely.
Olegovich is pressing down on Gatti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gatti is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti is staying active underneath Olegovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olegovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gatti is just riding it out for now. Olegovich eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Olegovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olegovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gatti sprawls well. Gatti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olegovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Gatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olegovich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gatti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olegovich is adopting a defensive guard.
Olegovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olegovich looking for a guillotine here but Gatti defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegovich looking for a guillotine here but Gatti defends easily.
Gatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olegovich looking for a guillotine here but Gatti defends easily.
Gatti wants to control from the top but Olegovich keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gatti passes into half guard.
Olegovich desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Olegovich actively working from the bottom here.
Olegovich looking for submissions off his back.
Olegovich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich wants to get back to full guard.
Gatti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olegovich controlling the position for now.
Gatti trying to control from half guard but Olegovich is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Olegovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gatti avoids it really well and circles away.
Gatti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olegovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gatti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Gatti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olegovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti prevents the takedown attempt.
Olegovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gatti prevents it.
Gatti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gatti decides to pull guard.
Gatti keeping moving, preventing Olegovich from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Olegovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gatti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olegovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olegovich looking to sit in guard and control but Gatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Olegovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gatti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olegovich keeping moving, preventing Gatti from controlling successfully.
Olegovich looking for a guillotine here but Gatti defends easily.
Olegovich looking for a guillotine here but Gatti defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olegovich is keeping the position for now.
Gatti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olegovich looking to control.
Gatti wants to control from the top but Olegovich keeps moving.
Olegovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gatti stands up and waves to Olegovich to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Gatti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olegovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olegovich tries for a takedown but Gatti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olegovich misses with a takedown attempt - Gatti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arturo Gatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Olegovich.
Olegovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olegovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatti's waist but Gatti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olegovich off to one side.
Gatti throws a series of strikes that have Olegovich backpedaling.
It looks like Oleg Olegovich has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatti drives through with a takedown into Olegovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gatti stands and throws Olegovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gatti working away.
Gatti is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Olegovich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Olegovich wants to control but Gatti postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich is looking to reverse the position.
Gatti trying to control the action but Olegovich is working from the bottom.
Olegovich is trying to control Gatti's posture but Gatti avoids it.
Gatti misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Olegovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Olegovich wants to control but Gatti postures up.
Gatti wants to stand but Olegovich has his arm trapped.
Olegovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olegovich is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oleg Olegovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olegovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatti is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Olegovich looking for submissions off his back.
Olegovich trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Oleg Olegovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gatti wants to control the pace but Olegovich is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatti is looking to work his way around to Olegovich's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arturo Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olegovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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 Arturo Gatti.
I think Olegovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Olegovich!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
76% |
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