Blas Rotero vs Ivan Gatti

Fight info: Harringay Arena, London, United Kingdon, 2005-10-04, announcer is Chuck Hall, referee is Paul Sita, the bout will be scored by the three judges Bob Flamme (USA), Bob Logist (Belgium) and Hal Miller (USA), this is not a title bout, the bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, Unified-rules are in effect, three KD rule is not in effect, save by the bell is not in effect, only the referee can stop the fight, mandatory 8 count is not in effect, fight stopped due to an accidental head butt: Tech. Draw through 4/Scorecard after 4, game will check for injuries, game will adjust ratings for weight class, use judges bias is set to 'random', Scoring System is 10 Point
In the red corner: Blas Rotero - Record: 2-5-2 (1) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Nacho Beristain - Cut Man: Miguel Diaz
In the blue corner: Ivan Gatti - Record: 8-1-0 (3) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Ruben Gomez - Cut Man: Chiki Chikilin

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The fighters come out of their corners, ready to initiate action here in the first. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:13 Gatti can box when he has to and slug when he has too. He's a versatile fighter. 0:0
0:18 Rotero has his army of supporters in tow tonight, judging by all the noise they're making. 0:0
0:22 Rotero pins Ivan Gatti in the corner! 0:0
0:27 Rotero traps Ivan Gatti's gloves under his arms. He won't let go until Sita breaks it up. 0:0
0:35 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 0:0
0:39 The two men are circling one another, looking for an opening. 0:0
0:43 Rotero connects with an uppercut. He can make good use of that punch if he can continue to get inside. 2:0
0:51 Gatti's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 2:0
0:59 There's a hard shot off the top of Gatti's head! 6:0
0:59 How is Gatti standing after that? 6:0
01:08 Gatti is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 6:0
01:18 Rotero wings a big left hand at Gatti but the latter sidesteps the punch. 6:0
01:25 Gatti appears to be trying to load up on his punches. 6:0
01:32 Rotero misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 6:0
01:34 Gatti fires the jab. It finds its target. 6:2
01:48 Blas Rotero fails to connect with that punch. He pushed it out there instead of cutting loose with it. 6:2
01:55 Oh! That was a straight right by Gatti! 6:7
01:55 That was a beautiful cross! Rotero's eyes actually rolled back in his head! It's amazing that he's still standing. 6:7
02:04 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 6:7
02:07 Rotero has Gatti blocked in! 6:7
02:11 Rotero just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Gatti with a sharp combination! 10:7
02:11 Gatti seems to be regrouping after those blows... 10:7
02:20 Rotero steals a quick glance at his corner. 10:7
02:28 The action slows for the moment. 10:7
02:35 Rotero works his way in and leans on Gatti. 10:7
02:40 Rotero's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 10:7
02:50 Rotero tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. When it's done right that kind of thing can throw off an opponent's timing. 10:7
02:54 There's a pause in the action as both fighters regroup. 10:7
02:58 Rotero shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 12:7
03:00 There's a nice round of applause from the crowd as the round comes to an end. 13:9

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Rotero didn't sit in the corner between rounds and he comes out quickly to begin Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Rotero traps Gatti in the corner! 0:0
0:06 Both fighters are flailing away but Rotero is definitely landing the better punches. 3:2
0:15 Gatti backs into a neutral corner. 3:2
0:20 Rotero can't find the range with that punch. 3:2
0:22 Gatti throws a flurry of punches; at least two solid shots made it through. Now he moves away. 3:4
0:31 They're coming back to the center of the ring now... 3:4
0:36 Rotero throws a leaping shot that fails to hit the target. 3:4
0:38 Both fighters want to work inside for the moment. Gatti has his head on Rotero's chest and blasts home a hook. 3:6
0:47 Gatti tries to push Rotero back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 3:6
0:55 Rotero fires a shot, but it glances off Gatti's shoulder. 3:6
01:04 Both fighters take a half-step back. 3:6
01:07 Gatti is blocked in his own corner... 3:6
01:07 Rotero lands a double left, one to the head and one to the body. 5:6
01:25 Rotero lands a vicious uppercut and down goes Gatti! 5:6
01:27 Sita stands over Gatti and begins counting... 15:6
01:27 1... 15:6
01:28 2... 15:6
01:29 3... 15:6
01:30 4... 15:6
01:31 5... 15:6
01:32 6... 15:6
01:33 7... 15:6
01:34 8... 15:6
01:35 9... 15:6
01:35 Gatti makes it to his feet but his legs look wobbly! He is going to have to call on all his skills to remain in the fight. 15:6
01:35 Sita waves the two fighters together. 15:6
01:35 There's time for Rotero to finish Gatti if he can do it. 15:6
01:44 Rotero likes to use the hook but he'd better get a little closer when he throws it or Gatti's going to beat him to the punch and hurt him! 17:6
01:44 Ivan Gatti is definitely in trouble. Rotero needs to pick his shots and he can knock him out right now. 17:6
01:53 Gatti moves into the near corner. 17:6
01:53 Rotero scores with the jab. 19:6
01:53 Rotero must sense that he's got Gatti just about out on his feet. Now, it's a matter of whether or not he can land the punches necessary to end this fight. 19:6
02:06 Blas Rotero leaves the jab just short. 19:6
02:13 He fires a short, ripping uppercut inside. 21:6
02:13 Gatti suddenly looks very vulnerable. Rotero can stop him if he lets it all hang out. 21:6
02:27 No one is going to confuse Rotero with a ballerina, but at least he isn't just standing still. 21:6
02:35 Rotero lands a smashing combination! 25:6
02:35 Gatti is trying to regroup after those punches... 25:6
02:35 There's a good bit of blood coming from the gash under Ivan Gatti's left eye; it must be worse than it looks from here. 25:6
02:35 Even a small cut this early in the fight can become a problem in later rounds. 25:6
02:49 Rotero misses with an uppercut from way outside. That's a dangerous punch to throw. You leave yourself wide open for a counter. 27:6
03:00 Rotero bounces Gatti back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 27:6
03:00 The bell sounded, ending the round but it’s a wonder the referee and the fighters could hear it over the noise being made by the crowd. That knockdown really pumped up the spectators here tonight. 29:6

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The bell starts the action as Rotero and Gatti leave their corners. 0:0
0:07 Gatti slides into his own corner... 0:0
0:12 Rotero leans on the ropes and motions for Gatti to come in. 0:0
0:21 Blas Rotero plods forward. 0:0
0:26 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 0:0
0:29 Rotero retreats into a neutral corner. 0:0
0:34 Gatti just comes up short with that shot. 0:0
0:36 The cross scores for Rotero. He needs to throw that punch more often. 2:0
0:47 There's some nice hand speed. Gatti fired off a volley of shots, several of which scored. 2:2
0:57 It's a knowledgeable crowd tonight. They are letting the fighters know they want to see some action and when it slows down they are quick with their show of displeasure. 2:2
01:05 Gatti lands a strong uppercut! 2:7
01:05 Blas Rotero looks like he was hurt by that punch! 2:7
01:14 Rotero throws punches in bunches and that's the way to disrupt your opponent's rhythm. 4:7
01:23 Rotero is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 4:7
01:29 Gatti is trapped in his own corner... 4:7
01:34 Oh!!! Rotero landed a sharp combination that rocked Gatti back on his heels! 8:7
01:34 What a beautiful combination! Gatti might not survive this… 8:7
01:47 Rotero continues to follow Gatti about the ring. 8:7
01:47 Gatti seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 8:7
01:52 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 8:7
01:56 Rotero doesn't have to look for Gatti this round. He is right there in front of him. 8:7
02:04 Rotero cuts loose with a combination and the crowd roars, but the truth is none of those punches landed. They were either slipped or blocked, or simply missed the mark. 8:7
02:06 Gatti lands a right cross but Rotero turned with it, diluting some of its power. 8:9
02:15 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 8:9
02:30 Rotero can't score with short uppercut inside. Ivan Gatti got his gloves in front of the punch. 8:9
02:46 Rotero sneaks home the right cross. 10:9
02:55 Gatti backs into the left corner. 10:9
03:00 Rotero lands a devastating combination! 14:9
03:00 Gatti is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 14:9
03:00 The crowd is literally screaming in approval as the two fighters look for a minutes respite after a sizzling round of action. 16:9

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Round 4 gets underway as the fighters move to the middle of the ring. 0:0
0:09 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 0:0
0:13 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 0:0
0:25 Gatti throws a wild overhand right that lands flush! Rotero drops to one knee and will take the count! 0:0
0:28 Sita stands over Blas Rotero and starts the count... 0:7
0:28 1... 0:7
0:29 2... 0:7
0:30 3... 0:7
0:31 4... 0:7
0:31 "Tu Peor Pesadilla" Rotero is back on his feet! He looks shaken... 0:7
0:31 Sita is allowing the fight to continue. Rotero looks real shaken to us, however. 0:7
0:31 Rotero has suffered a delayed reaction to that last punch. He lurched forward and his legs look bad. Gatti needs to capitalize on this moment because he can end this thing right now. 0:7
0:45 Gatti slides along the far ropes. 0:7
0:49 Gatti traps Rotero in the corner! 0:7
0:54 Gatti works his way in and leans on Rotero. 0:7
0:58 Gatti has Rotero cornered! 0:7
01:03 Sometimes you wonder if a fighter like Gatti might be better off choosing one style and sticking with it. 0:7
01:12 Gatti circles left, then right in an attempt to cut off the ring. 0:7
01:16 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:7
01:19 Rotero seems really focused on what he's doing this round. 0:7
01:22 Blas Rotero rips off a nice right-left combination to the head. 2:7
01:31 As high as Rotero is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Gatti takes advantage of it. 2:7
01:34 Rotero rips off two quick jabs and one finds the mark. 4:7
01:43 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 4:7
01:51 Rotero is holding on to Gatti. He seems to be taking a breather. Sita moves them apart. 4:7
02:01 Fighters are exchanging blows! Blas Rotero scored more on that exchange. 7:9
02:10 Rotero is keeping away from the ropes. 7:9
02:10 Rotero forces his way inside and he lands a nice uppercut to the chin of Gatti. 9:9
02:10 Gatti's right eye is bloodied by "Tu Peor Pesadilla" Rotero! The gash is over the eye so it could bother his vision. 9:9
02:15 The Referee has halted this fight. That's it folks. The gash over Gatti's eye is too bad for him to continue. This fight is over. Rotero is the winner via TKO! 11:9

Fight Result

Here's Chuck Hall with the call…

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:10 mark in Round 4 is…

Blas Rotero!


Score Cards

Bob Flamme Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Blas Rotero 10 10 9 29
Ivan Gatti 9 8 10 27

Bob Logist Round Total
Belgium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Blas Rotero 10 10 10 30
Ivan Gatti 9 8 9 26

Hal Miller Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Blas Rotero 10 10 10 30
Ivan Gatti 10 8 9 27

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Blas Rotero 30 30 29 89
Ivan Gatti 28 24 28 80



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