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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Weicikilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and trevor gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Weicikilla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to trevor gunter's chin.
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193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Weicikilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, trevor gunter!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weicikilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around gunter's waist but gunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weicikilla off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weicikilla.
Weicikilla misses with a takedown attempt - gunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weicikilla scores with a jab. gunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
gunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weicikilla to the mat! Weicikilla manages to get full guard.
gunter looking to pass the guard.
Weicikilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
gunter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
gunter slips a jab and a cross from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla walks into a jab.
Weicikilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and gunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Weicikilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
gunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
gunter ducks under a wild hook from Weicikilla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter slips under a jab.
Weicikilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as gunter throws out the jab.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown
and gunter counters by clinching up.
gunter pulls guard effortlessly.
gunter tries to strike from the bottom.
gunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weicikilla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gunter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
gunter is looking to stand up but Weicikilla isn't so interested in that idea.
gunter keeping moving, preventing Weicikilla from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gunter kicks Weicikilla off and gets to his feet.
Nice shot lands for gunter.
gunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Weicikilla misses.
gunter cracks Weicikilla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Dave Weicikilla has been cut.
Weicikilla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like trevor gunter has been cut.
Weicikilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by gunter.
A punch combination from gunter misses.
gunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weicikilla moves away.
gunter gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
gunter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weicikilla is looking to work his way out of this bad position but gunter is controlling him well.
Weicikilla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weicikilla has escaped the position, nice work there.
gunter looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weicikilla wants to control but gunter postures up.
Weicikilla tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from gunter crashes against the mat.
An elbow from gunter crashes against the mat.
Weicikilla is looking to reverse the position.
gunter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no gunter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weicikilla is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
gunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown
and gunter counters with a takedown into side control.
Weicikilla is pushing gunter's head away, looking to escape. gunter manages to hold on to the position though.
gunter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Weicikilla tries to buck gunter off but gunter is having none of it.
gunter with the ground and pound but Weicikilla regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Weicikilla manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
gunter throwing strikes from guard but Weicikilla blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weicikilla just misses with a punch to the body.
gunter's corner calls for a 1-2. gunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weicikilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
gunter takes one to the chin there.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown
and gunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weicikilla won't be happy with that.
An elbow from gunter crashes against the mat.
Weicikilla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weicikilla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for gunter but great work by Weicikilla.
gunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
gunter wants to get back to full guard.
Weicikilla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
gunter wants to improve his position but Weicikilla is controlling well.
trevor gunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
gunter gets back to full guard.
gunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Weicikilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weicikilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weicikilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weicikilla is looking to stand up but gunter won't let him.
gunter is working an open guard so Weicikilla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
gunter walks into a left hand.
Weicikilla misses with a takedown attempt
and gunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weicikilla's guard.
gunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weicikilla's head.
gunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
gunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weicikilla is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weicikilla controlling gunter's posture.
Weicikilla is trying to keep gunter in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
gunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weicikilla dives on top into guard.
Weicikilla stands and steps away. gunter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weicikilla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and gunter counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Weicikilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
gunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
gunter works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weicikilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Weicikilla walks into a jab.
Weicikilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Weicikilla.
gunter scores with a takedown into Weicikilla's guard.
gunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weicikilla is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weicikilla has escaped and now he's on top!
gunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weicikilla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
gunter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
gunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
gunter keeping full guard, as Weicikilla tries to pass.
Weicikilla stands up from gunter's guard - Weicikilla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weicikilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and gunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weicikilla's guard.
Weicikilla is trying to keep gunter in close.
gunter wants to pass the guard but Weicikilla is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gunter postures up in Weicikilla's guard and throws a big left but Weicikilla blocks it.
gunter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weicikilla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now gunter has Weicikilla in his guard.
Weicikilla wanted to stand there but gunter had control of the position.
gunter looking for subs off his back but Weicikilla has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter strikes from the bottom but Weicikilla uses the opportunity to move to side control.
trevor gunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on gunter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
gunter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Weicikilla is staying active.
Weicikilla stands up.
gunter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weicikilla to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
gunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weicikilla.
gunter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weicikilla is trying to stand.
Dave Weicikilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
gunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weicikilla defends it well.
Weicikilla pushes gunter off looking to stand but gunter dives back in and keeps control.
Weicikilla punching from the bottom.
Weicikilla missing with punches from the bottom.
gunter is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
trevor gunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well gunter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... trevor gunter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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