Aaron Lujan vs Ivan Gatti

Fight info: Olympia Stadion, Berlin, Germany, 2005-04-15, announcer is Michael Buffer, referee is Brian Garry, the bout will be scored by the three judges Gale Van Hoy (USA), Torben Hansen (Denmark) and Deborah Barnes (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: Aaron Lujan - Record: 10-1-0 (9) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Gustavo Torres - Cut Man: Gustavo Torres
In the blue corner: Ivan Gatti - Record: 9-2-0 (4) - Career Stage: Prime - Conditioning: Skip Conditioning Check - Trainer: Ruben Gomez - Cut Man: Chiki Chikilin

Round 1
Time Commentary Points
0:00 It's the start of Round 1 of what we hope to be an exciting contest. 0:0
0:14 Oh! That was a straight right by Lujan! 4:0
0:14 Gatti is hurt! 4:0
0:23 As high as Gatti is holding his gloves he is leaving his body wide open to a damaging body punch if Lujan takes advantage of it. 4:0
0:31 Gatti tries to get fancy with some subtle shoulder movement. 4:0
0:40 That right hook by Lujan brings Gatti up short! 9:0
0:40 That's the shot Lujan hoped to land! Gatti looks bad after that blow! 9:0
0:49 Gatti steals a quick glance at his corner. 9:0
01:00 It's a sweet uppercut by Lujan! He snapped Ivan Gatti's head straight back with that punch! 14:0
01:00 Gatti appears to be stunned! 14:0
01:10 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 14:0
01:18 Lujan 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. 14:0
01:25 Lujan's corner is urging him on. They're really vocal tonight. 14:0
01:54 Lujan misses wildly with the hook. 14:0
01:56 Both fighters are feinting with the shoulders. Now, Ivan Gatti lands the right hand. 14:2
02:05 Both fighters need to close the distance between them. 14:2
02:13 Lujan and Ivan Gatti are in a clinch, Garry hollers at them to break and start fighting. 14:2
02:22 Gatti's corner is shouting at him to be more aggressive. He seems to hear but it remains to be seen if he'll follow the advice. 14:2
02:25 Lujan scores to both the head and body and then moves away. 16:2
02:34 This bout could end up being a bit of a mismatch. There's a difference in the caliber of fighter here. 16:2
02:38 The action slows for the moment. 16:2
02:44 Gatti retreats into the lower corner. 16:2
02:44 Lujan glances a hook off Gatti's side. 18:2
02:53 Gatti's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 18:2
03:00 Lujan pins Gatti in the corner! 18:2
03:00 Lujan moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Gatti. 18:2
03:00 There's the bell. That brings the first Round to a close. 18:4

Round 2
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Shouts of encouragement for both fighters can be heard as the bell rings for Round 2. 0:0
0:06 Both fighters come into this fight predicting a win... Not that you'd expect anything else. 0:0
0:09 Lujan traps Gatti in the corner! 0:0
0:13 Lujan has been watching too much wrestling. He's clinching. Gatti works his way free! 0:0
0:27 Lujan throws a flurry of punches but Gatti either blocks or slips them. 0:0
0:34 Quick hands and feet can take you far in this game. Of course, having a good chin helps! 0:0
0:42 Lujan lands a smashing uppercut! 5:0
0:42 OH! Lujan landed it square and Gatti felt it! 5:0
0:51 Both fighters sneak a breather as they clinch. Now they move apart. 5:0
0:54 Lujan has Gatti cornered! 5:0
0:59 Lujan fires a volley of punches but Gatti was already moving laterally and was out of harm's way by the time Lujan started punching. 5:0
01:01 Gatti is putting his punches together, scoring well with combinations. 5:2
01:10 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 5:2
01:14 The fighters have worked their way back to the center of the ring. 5:2
01:18 Lujan fires a left hand that Gatti takes high on the shoulder. 5:2
01:20 Gatti gives a nice head feint and then lands a hook to the head of Lujan which made him blink. 5:4
01:35 Aaron Lujan fires and misses. 5:4
01:43 Gatti blasts home a right hand. He telegraphed it but he got away with one there. 5:7
01:52 Gatti tries to push Lujan back in an attempt to gain room to punch. 5:7
02:00 Lujan fires a lead right that Gatti manages to avoid. 5:7
02:06 The two men continue to measure one another. 5:7
02:14 Oh!!! Lujan unleashed a crippling right hand to the head! 9:7
02:14 Gatti takes a step back… 9:7
02:14 Aaron Lujan opens a gash over Gatti's left eye with that last punch! 9:7
02:14 Bleeding is part of the fight game and you hate to see it determine the outcome, but when a cut occurs this early in the fight it often plays a part in the decision. Let's face it, judges can be influenced by the sight of blood. 9:7
02:23 Gatti is trying to avoid shots to the body. He'd better look out for shots to the head! 11:7
02:26 A lead right scores big for Lujan. He stunned Gatti with that one. 14:7
02:40 Lujan lands a crushing cross! 18:7
02:40 Mercy! Lujan just landed a crushing cross! It was absolutely obscene! Gatti is trying to hang on… 18:7
02:53 Lujan misses. He had an opening and whiffed with the punch. 18:7
03:00 Aaron Lujan wraps his arms around Gatti. Garry has to break them apart. 18:7
03:00 The Referee has to get between Lujan and Gatti as they glare at one another. He sends them to their corners as the bell sounds to end the round. 18:7

Round 3
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The seconds hurry out of Gatti's corner as the bell sounds for Round 3. 0:0
0:07 Ruben Gomez was really animated in Gatti's corner and Gatti was nodding in agreement. 0:0
0:08 Aaron Lujan has Gatti blocked in! 0:0
0:08 Lujan lands a big hook to the head. That one had to hurt, even though Gatti took it well. 3:0
0:17 Gatti is covering up to prevent body shots, but he's leaving his chin dangerously unprotected! 3:0
0:24 Lujan bounces Gatti back as he drives his shoulder into him. That's probably not legal but, hey, if you can get away with it! 3:0
0:29 Gatti's corner is shouting to their man, encouraging him to pick up the action. 3:0
0:36 Lujan lands a strong uppercut! 7:0
0:36 That blast sent Gatti into the ropes! 7:0
0:45 Lujan doesn't have to look for Gatti this round. He is right there in front of him. 7:0
0:52 Lujan lands a hard uppercut! 11:0
0:52 Gatti suddenly has a vacant look in his eyes. That's a bad sign. 11:0
01:02 Gatti gets off a four-punch combination, scoring wicked shots to the head and body. Aaron Lujan is forced to cover up. 11:3
01:15 Lujan drops the right hand flush on Gatti's chin! 16:3
01:15 Gatti looks hurt... He's stumbling backward! 16:3
01:29 Lujan just landed a three punch combo! 20:3
01:29 Ivan Gatti was shaken by those blows! 20:3
01:38 Both fighters are staying cautious, and keeping out of range. 20:3
01:46 Aaron Lujan just delivered a wake-up call!!! He hurt Gatti with a sharp combination! 24:3
01:46 Gatti is going to need to regroup after that series of blows... 24:3
01:55 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 24:3
01:59 Gatti is trapped in his own corner... 24:3
02:03 OH! Lujan landed the big hook flush! 29:3
02:03 Gatti was stopped cold by that punch! 29:3
02:17 Lujan is just missing by a hair with his punches. 29:3
02:19 Gatti shoots the right home. That's a sneaky punch. 29:5
02:33 Lujan can't score with short uppercut inside. Gatti got his gloves in front of the punch. 29:5
02:40 There's a hard shot off the top of Aaron Lujan's head! 29:10
02:40 Aaron Lujan was shaken by that blow! 29:10
02:49 Seems like both fighters are landing a lot of punches, but it is tough to tell just how much effect they are having. 29:10
02:56 Lujan scores with a winging right! Gatti's head turned halfway round with that punch! 33:10
02:56 Gatti had better reach deep if he's going to continue! 33:10
03:00 What a great round of boxing as both fighters traded heavy leather. And the crowd is letting the combatants know that they like what they're seeing! 35:10

Round 4
Time Commentary Points
0:00 The ring card girl exits the ring to wild cheering. We await the bell, signaling the start of Round 4. There it is! 0:0
0:05 Ruben Gomez was in Gatti's face between rounds and Ivan Gatti just glared at him. We have no idea what the problem might have been. 0:0
0:11 Lujan catches Gatti coming in with a sweet uppercut! 5:0
0:11 Gatti is staggered… 5:0
0:21 Gatti pushes Lujan away to give himself a little more space to work with. 5:0
0:30 Aaron Lujan doesn't connect with the cross. 5:0
0:36 Lujan's fans are here in force tonight, cheering everything he does. 5:0
0:44 Gatti is trapped in the corner... 5:0
0:49 There's a straight right by Lujan! 9:0
0:49 Gatti looks shaken! 9:0
0:58 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. 9:0
01:05 Gatti works free! The fighters move to ring center. 9:0
01:09 The two fighters clinch, throwing feeble punches as they grab a quick breather. Now they back away from each other. 9:0
01:13 It must be hard for Gatti to see the punches coming from the left with that swollen eye! 9:0
01:14 Gatti slides into the corner... 9:0
01:14 Lujan scores with a glancing cross. 11:0
01:23 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 4th. 11:0
01:26 Gatti is blocked in his own corner... 11:0
01:31 Oh!!! Lujan landed a sharp combination that rocked Gatti back on his heels! 15:0
01:31 Gatti seems to be regrouping after those blows... 15:0
01:35 Gatti has too much heart for his own good. This is how fighters end up seriously hurt. Gatti is taking too much punishment and Garry has to be thinking about calling a halt to this beating. 15:0
01:40 The crowd is reacting to every punch thrown by these guys, whether it lands or not. 15:0
01:48 Lujan lands a solid combination! 19:0
01:48 Gatti is trying to regroup after those punches... 19:0
01:48 Gatti is cut! The blood from under Gatti's left eye is running down the side of his face. 19:0
01:57 Both fighters are keeping their distance for the moment. 20:0
02:05 Lujan misses badly. It looked like he changed his mind half way through the punch. 20:0
02:17 Lujan absorbs a wicked hook to the head. He's staggering backwards and now he goes down in a heap. 20:0
02:20 Garry stands over Lujan and begins the count... 20:7
02:20 1... 20:7
02:21 2... 20:7
02:22 3... 20:7
02:23 4... 20:7
02:24 5... 20:7
02:24 Lujan lurches to his feet but there's no question that he's hurt. 20:7
02:24 Garry waves the two fighters together, he is allowing the fight to continue. 20:7
02:24 Gatti must sense that he's got Lujan 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. 20:7
02:33 Gatti has Lujan pinned! 20:7
02:41 Gatti traps Lujan in the corner! 20:7
02:46 Gatti lands a devastating uppercut! 20:11
02:46 Gatti just delivered some big time hurt with that uppercut! Even the fans at ringside felt that one! 20:11
03:00 Both fighters keep straying from ring center. Now they're back in the middle of the square. 20:11
03:00 Gatti moves in at an angle, trying to cut off the ring on Lujan. 20:11
03:00 The round's over but the effects of the knockdown on the crowd linger as many of them remain on their feet, shouting their approval of this fight. 20:13

Round 5
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Both fighters look ready to go as Round 5 begins. 0:0
0:12 Gatti slides into a neutral corner... 0:0
0:17 Aaron Lujan drives that short hook into Gatti's midsection! 4:0
0:17 Gatti was stunned by that blow! 4:0
0:30 Lujan shuffles slowly forward, constantly pressuring Gatti. 4:0
0:35 Lujan feels his back touch the ropes and immediately moves away. He doesn't want to get trapped there. 4:0
0:40 Lujan lets his hands go but his punches land on the arms of Gatti. 4:0
0:46 Gatti takes a half step back as he tries to create some punching room. 4:0
0:49 Gatti's eyes are swollen. 4:0
0:50 Gatti backs into a neutral corner. 4:0
0:55 Aaron Lujan tries to double up on the jab but neither hit the mark. 4:0
01:02 Lujan has Gatti trapped in the right neutral corner... 4:0
01:07 Lujan works his way in and leans on Gatti. 4:0
01:11 Lujan rams the jab into the chest of Gatti. He's making very effective use of that punch. 7:0
01:21 Both boxers are in the middle of the squared circle. 7:0
01:26 Lujan slides along the far ropes. 7:0
01:30 Both fighters are working the angles, looking to get the upper hand in this contest. 7:0
01:33 Both fighters take a half-step back. 7:0
01:37 Lujan scores with a classic left-right combination. 10:0
01:41 Lujan seems to have shaken off the effects of last round's knockdown. 10:0
01:46 Lujan drives the hook home. 13:0
01:55 The two fighters lean on one another, neither willing to do any work for the moment. The referee pushes them apart and tells them to get on with the action. 13:0
01:59 A flurry of punches are exchanged between the two fighters. It appears as if Lujan has gotten the better of the exchange. 16:2
02:13 Lujan tries to drop the right hand over the top but Ivan Gatti ducks under it. 16:2
02:25 Lujan's punch actually goes behind Gatti as the latter moved inside just as Aaron Lujan threw a looping shot. 16:2
02:27 There's a lead right hand that finds its mark. That can be a dangerous punch. Ivan Gatti better be careful when he throws that one. 16:4
02:36 Both fighters ought to be using their jabs more to set up their other punches this round. 16:4
02:39 Lujan has Gatti trapped! 16:4
02:44 Lujan just landed a three punch combo! 21:4
02:44 What a beautiful combination! Gatti might not survive this… 21:4
02:48 Gatti is looking toward Garry, almost as if to say "I've had enough. Get me out of this thing." This fight shouldn't continue much longer. 21:4
02:57 Lujan wraps up Gatti. They separate themselves. 21:4
03:00 The seconds jump into action in Lujan's corner as the bell sounds ending Round 5. 23:4

Round 6
Time Commentary Points
0:00 Here come the fighters to ring center... 0:0
0:07 Garry is getting too involved in the fight and is becoming more of a factor than a referee is supposed to be. 0:0
0:14 Lujan is holding on to Gatti. He seems to be taking a breather. Garry moves them apart. 0:0
0:14 Gatti reels backward from what looked like a head butt! 0:0
0:14 Ivan Gatti is starting to carry his arms lower...he's tired. That's dangerous! 0:0
0:18 Lujan got quite a pep talk in his corner; we'll see if Gustavo Torres's instructions work. 0:0
0:18 With both eyes swollen, Gatti has a hard time to see the punches coming. 0:0
0:23 Lujan throws a crushing right to Gatti's jaw! 5:0
0:23 That blow connected solidly to the head of Ivan Gatti. 5:0
0:32 Gatti is trying to find his timing. Punches that were finding the mark before are missing now. 5:0
0:35 Ivan Gatti is trapped in Lujan's corner... 5:0
0:39 Lujan lands a smashing combination! 9:0
0:39 Gatti appears shaken by those punches! 9:0
0:48 He moves into a neutral corner. 9:0
0:53 It's a sweet uppercut by Lujan! He snapped Gatti's head straight back with that punch! 13:0
0:53 Gatti looks stunned! 13:0
01:02 The two fighters lean on one another. Their arms are free and they should be throwing punches. Now they separate and the action resumes. 13:0
01:10 Lujan scores with a tremendous left! 17:0
01:10 Gatti is suddenly in trouble! 17:0
01:24 Lujan is still trying to find the range with his punches. He's just missing with some of his shots. 17:0
01:31 Upstairs and downstairs! Aaron Lujan lands two quick blows and then moves away from Gatti's counters. 19:0
01:39 The fighters are jockeying for position as both men try to gain the advantage here in the 6th. 19:0
01:47 Gatti is challenging Lujan to fight him and quit clinching. 19:0
02:07 Lujan doubled up on the hook. Did you see the water fly off Gatti's head? 24:0
02:07 Gatti is trying to reach for the ropes! His legs have turned to jelly! 24:0
02:16 Gatti's corner is shouting at him to stay off the ropes. 24:0
02:24 Lujan's shot snaps Gatti's head back and appears to have hurt him! 28:0
02:24 Ivan Gatti looks like he was hurt by that punch! 28:0
02:28 This fight could be stopped in a punch or two unless Gatti shows that he's got something left. 28:0
02:37 Lujan lands a crushing hook! 33:0
02:37 Gatti is trying to regroup after that punch... 33:0
02:42 This should be stopped now, before Gatti get's hurt! Garry is waving his arms! He's stopping the fight! Lujan is the winner on a TKO! 33:0

Fight Result

Here's Michael Buffer with the call…

Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner by technical knockout at the 02:42 mark in Round 6 is…

Aaron Lujan!


Score Cards

Gale Van Hoy Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aaron Lujan 10 10 10 8 10 48
Ivan Gatti 9 9 9 10 9 46

Torben Hansen Round Total
Denmark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aaron Lujan 10 10 10 9 10 49
Ivan Gatti 9 9 9 10 9 46

Deborah Barnes Round Total
USA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aaron Lujan 10 10 10 9 10 49
Ivan Gatti 9 9 9 10 9 46

Round Totals Round Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aaron Lujan 30 30 30 26 30 146
Ivan Gatti 27 27 27 30 27 138



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