PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivis BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BangBang has chosen Supa Cocky as his entrance music. Ivis BangBang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gatti
vs
BangBang

178 cm
23
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
188 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Gatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivis BangBang!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangBang tries a head kick but it misses.

Gatti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gatti stops BangBang from getting back to his feet.
Gatti trying to pass the guard but BangBang defending well.
BangBang is looking to escape.
Well, if Gatti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed BangBang's head.
Gatti tries to pass the half guard into mount. BangBang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BangBang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gatti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
BangBang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Gatti seems content to control.
Gatti stops BangBang from getting back to his feet.
BangBang looks winded!
Gatti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
BangBang is trying to stand back up but Gatti is controlling him
Gatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gatti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.
Gatti trying to mount his opponent but BangBang defends it.
Gatti thows a huge punch but BangBang dodges it nicely.
Gatti controlling the pace.
BangBang wants to get back to his feet.
BangBang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BangBang is trying to stand up here but Gatti is controlling him well.
Gatti wants to stand up but BangBang manages to regain full guard.
Gatti stops BangBang from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatti wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.
Gatti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gatti wants to control from the top but BangBang keeps moving.

Lars Gatti has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gatti drives through with a takedown into BangBang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gatti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BangBang wants to stand up but Gatti is controlling him.

BangBang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gatti tries to clinch there but BangBang circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangBang dodges the punch combination from Gatti.
Gatti shoots in for a double leg but BangBang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
BangBang tries to clinch up.
BangBang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gatti moves into the clinch successfully.
Gatti controlling the action here for a moment.
Gatti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatti.
Gatti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BangBang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

BangBang pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Gatti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

BangBang throws a series of punches but Gatti avoids them all with ease.
BangBang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
BangBang throws a series of punches but Gatti moves out of range.
A head kick from BangBang lands but Gatti takes it in his stride.

BangBang gets tackled into the cage by Gatti. Gatti maintains the clinch.
BangBang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
BangBang stops a takedown attempt from Gatti.

Gatti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gatti trying to control the position but BangBang is working away.
BangBang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

BangBang sneaks out the side door and pushes Gatti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ivis BangBang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gatti takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gatti manages to pull guard.
BangBang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gatti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BangBang works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BangBang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BangBang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatti is trying hard to land a takedown here. BangBang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BangBang swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

BangBang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gatti is trying to defend but BangBang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

BangBang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BangBang trying to control the action but Gatti is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gatti trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. BangBang connects with a nice short shot to Gatti's temple.
BangBang lands strikes from half guard.
BangBang is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

BangBang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
BangBang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatti keeps working.
BangBang uses his free foot to push down on Gatti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gatti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

BangBang has hold of Gatti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gatti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivis BangBang 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

BangBang is looking to clinch but Gatti is avoiding it.
BangBang dives in and grabs Gatti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gatti pushes down on BangBang's head and hops out.
Gatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BangBang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gatti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown but BangBang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
BangBang swings for the body but Gatti moves out of range.
BangBang defending well as Gatti loads up on a big left hand.
Gatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BangBang.
BangBang lands a head kick. Gatti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Gatti closes the distance and pushes BangBang back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BangBang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gatti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
BangBang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gatti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BangBang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gatti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. BangBang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Gatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by BangBang after a bit of a struggle.
Gatti blocks an elbow strike from BangBang.
BangBang tries to break free but Gatti pushes him back against the cage.
BangBang taking a breather.

BangBang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangBang lands a nice shot to the body.
BangBang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatti.

BangBang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gatti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for BangBang on the ground.
BangBang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
BangBang trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BangBang is in close to Gatti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivis BangBang has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BangBang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gatti's head.
BangBang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
BangBang postures up in Gatti's guard and throws a big left but Gatti blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
BangBang pushing down on Gatti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gatti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BangBang.

BangBang is trying to work for a kimura but Gatti is defending well.
BangBang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

BangBang has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gatti defend it? BangBang steps over the head and cranks it - Gatti is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for BangBang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivis BangBang!
Ivis BangBang took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ooo Eee Wada Bada Bing BANG!'.