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Event:
DUEL#73 Makaaja vs Fanning
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Gaultier tries to clinch up.
Gaultier slips a straight right by Komaroff.
Komaroff keeps the fight on the outside.
Komaroff throws a leg kick which misses Gaultier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaultier tries to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Komaroff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gaultier.
Komaroff lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Komaroff.
Komaroff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Komaroff landing a few strikes.
Komaroff scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komaroff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Komaroff cracks Gaultier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gaultier regains half guard.
Komaroff is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaultier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Komaroff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gaultier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komaroff scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Komaroff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaultier's head.
Komaroff is nestled in close to Gaultier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gaultier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Komaroff.
Komaroff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Komaroff working Gaultier over with strikes.
Gaultier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Komaroff.
Gaultier wants to control but Komaroff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Gaultier gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Gaultier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gaultier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Komaroff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaultier seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Komaroff tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaultier is retaining full guard. #T2#
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gaultier has momentary wrist control but Komaroff slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komaroff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaultier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier is holding on to half guard well.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff winds up and cracks Gaultier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komaroff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Komaroff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Komaroff is nestled in close to Gaultier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gaultier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Komaroff connects with a couple of short punches.
Gaultier trying to keep a closed guard but Komaroff is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaultier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gaultier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaultier looking to control.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Komaroff works over Gaultier with some ground and pound from guard.
Komaroff won't allow Gaultier to sweep him here.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Komaroff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaultier swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Komaroff keeps trying to improve his position.
Komaroff is working Gaultier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Komaroff slips nicely into half guard.
Gaultier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komaroff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Komaroff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaultier wants to get back to full guard.
Komaroff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gaultier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Komaroff. #ROC2#
Gaultier is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff prevents Gaultier from improving his position.
Oh Gaultier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Komaroff working the head and body with strikes.
Komaroff is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gaultier is hurt! He's hurt bad - Komaroff fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gaultier from any more punishment! Congratulations to Komaroff! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff is the new lightweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Vasili Komaroff said 'IM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! GIVE ME ANYBODY AND I WILL KILL THEM LIKE I JUST KILLED GAULTIER'.
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Event:
DUEL#65 Esposito vs Gaultier
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Esposito looks to land a left hand but Gaultier moved out of range nicely.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Gaultier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Gaultier blocks the body kick.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito .
Esposito lands a leg kick that knocks Gaultier off balance momentarily.
Esposito connects with the punch.
Gaultier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gaultier digs a good body shot into Esposito 's ribs.
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Esposito slips a straight right by Gaultier.
Esposito lands a head shot.
Esposito walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a leg kick which misses Esposito 's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Gaultier missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaultier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Gaultier as he checks the leg kick.
Gaultier connects with the punch.
Esposito misses with a body kick.#T1#
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaultier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito . Gaultier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaultier.
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaultier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaultier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Esposito .
Gaultier moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Gaultier moved away.
Esposito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaultier's calf.
Esposito lands a head kick!
Esposito throws out a leg kick but Gaultier moves out of range and Esposito only half commits.
Gaultier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaultier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaultier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Gaultier throws a hook but Esposito avoids it easily.
Gaultier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaultier tries to move into range but Esposito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaultier's sensitive parts.
Gaultier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito misses with a hook. Gaultier ducked under it nicely.
Gaultier throws a chopping leg kick but Esposito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
A nice combination there by Gaultier.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaultier duly obliges.
Esposito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range and Esposito settles back down.
Gaultier throws a leg kick but Esposito checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
Gaultier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaultier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Esposito on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Esposito slips a straight right by Gaultier.
Gaultier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Gaultier.
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaultier.
Esposito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaultier checks a leg kick.
Esposito cracks Gaultier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaultier connects with a single shot there.
Gaultier slips a straight right by Esposito .
Gaultier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Esposito walks into a stiff left hand from Gaultier.
Gaultier avoids the body shot from Esposito .
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.#T4#
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Gaultier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Esposito misses with a wild combination.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaultier.
Despite the aggression on Gaultier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier scores with a head kick. Esposito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Esposito scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaultier tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Esposito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaultier.
Esposito throws a push kick but Gaultier slaps the foot to one side.
Esposito looks to land a combination. Gaultier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaultier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Esposito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaultier takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Gaultier - just one landing.
Gaultier slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyon Gaultier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Esposito 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.
Esposito throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Gaultier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaultier tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Esposito .
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaultier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esposito misses with a left hand
and Gaultier counters with a series of strikes. Esposito will be more careful next time no doubt.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Esposito .
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Gaultier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Esposito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Gaultier misses its intended target.
Gaultier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito throws a head kick that Gaultier semi-blocks.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Gaultier checks it.
Esposito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dante Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaultier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Gaultier connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito connects with a leg kick. Gaultier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Esposito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gaultier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esposito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Gaultier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esposito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gaultier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaultier is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Gaultier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esposito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaultier throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gaultier. Those never looked like landing.
Gaultier punishes Esposito 's body with a nice straight punch.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Gaultier lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Esposito .
Esposito wants to slow Gaultier down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito tries to land a front kick but Gaultier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Gaultier didn't see that one coming.
Esposito cracks Gaultier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gaultier throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito 's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito throws out a loose jab but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Esposito . Beautiful body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaultier blocks the leg kick.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier lands a jab to the head.
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Esposito with an uppercut!#T3#
Gaultier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaultier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaultier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Esposito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Esposito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the body
and Esposito counters with a head kick. That will keep Gaultier thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Esposito misses with an uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Gaultier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaultier looks for the body kick but Esposito saw that one coming.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Gaultier checks it.
Gaultier throws a low kick, looking for Esposito 's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range.
Esposito stalks Gaultier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gaultier's face. Gaultier staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Esposito .
Esposito throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaultier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito .
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
A cross from Gaultier lands.
Esposito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaultier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esposito 's hands.
Gaultier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a leg kick.
Gaultier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Esposito is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Esposito throws out a leg kick but Gaultier moves out of range and Esposito only half commits.
Esposito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyon Gaultier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Esposito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaultier defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Gaultier blocks the low kick.
Esposito lands with a right hand.
Esposito lands with an uppercut that bounces Gaultier off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Gaultier blocks the body kick.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito lands with a cross.
Esposito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gaultier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaultier.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gaultier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaultier is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Esposito .
Gaultier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Esposito misses with a looping left.
Gaultier misses with a body shot.
Gaultier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaultier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Esposito throws a leg kick that misses.
Gaultier misses with a straight right.
Gaultier fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaultier catches Esposito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaultier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Esposito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaultier's knee momentarily.
Esposito is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaultier looks for the body kick but Esposito saw that one coming.
Esposito tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaultier avoided it.
Gaultier throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Gaultier only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Esposito . That's going to slow Gaultier down.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws the kick towards the body but Esposito avoids it.#T2#
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Esposito .
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaultier throws a right and a left that Esposito avoids nicely.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito .
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Esposito coming out on top.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito .
Esposito wants to land a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range.
Gaultier has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Gaultier saw that one coming.
Gaultier takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Esposito on the side of the head.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Gaultier moved away.
Jab from Gaultier.
A solid leg kick lands there for Esposito .
Gaultier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaultier slips under a jab.
Gaultier checks a low kick from Esposito .
Esposito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Esposito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaultier throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaultier. That's going to slow Esposito down.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Esposito .
Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaultier misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Esposito .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaultier throws a right hand that Esposito ducks under and follows up with a left that Esposito also avoids with ease.
Esposito misses with a body kick.
Gaultier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esposito throws out a leg kick but Gaultier moves out of range and Esposito only half commits. #T4#
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Esposito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Gaultier moves away and avoids it.
Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Esposito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esposito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaultier throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Gaultier misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Gaultier backs away, Esposito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaultier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Gaultier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lyon Gaultier just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaultier takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Esposito .
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito .
Esposito tries to move into range but Gaultier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaultier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito cracks Gaultier with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Esposito looks for the body kick but Gaultier saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gaultier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaultier moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaultier.
Esposito digs a good body shot into Gaultier's ribs.
Gaultier thuds a left hand into Esposito 's body.#T1#
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esposito wants to slow Gaultier down by chopping away at his legs.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaultier tries a low kick but Esposito avoids it.
And Esposito counters with a quick kick to the body but Gaultier blocks it.
Esposito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gaultier counters with a body kick.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gaultier.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier cracks Esposito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Esposito walks into a stiff left hand from Gaultier.
Esposito scores with a spinning back kick!
Esposito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esposito .
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaultier.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Gaultier. #T2#
Esposito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Esposito .
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esposito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gaultier.
Gaultier avoids a kick to the body.
Gaultier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.
Gaultier pushes Esposito away with a front kick.
Gaultier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito .
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gaultier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaultier's calf.
Gaultier swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Gaultier throws a big shot that misses.
Gaultier sizes up Esposito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaultier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito blocks a leg kick.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Gaultier moved away.
Crunch! Gaultier slams his shin into Esposito 's torso.
Esposito takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Esposito .
Gaultier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito .
Esposito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaultiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaultier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esposito throws out a loose jab but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gaultier throws out a powerful jab.
Esposito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Gaultier.
Esposito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaultier misses with the combination.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaultier is just out of range.
Gaultier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaultier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gaultier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gaultier blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gaultier momentarily.
Gaultier takes a swing at Esposito 's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier blocks the body kick.
Gaultier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esposito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Esposito tries to work over Gaultier's front leg with a kick but Gaultier checks it.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esposito .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Esposito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gaultier if he has to take too many more of those.
Gaultier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Esposito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Gaultier finds it's way through Esposito 's defenses.
Gaultier scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Esposito finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Esposito throws a low kick but Gaultier avoids it.
Esposito thows a body kick. Gaultier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Esposito throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Esposito slips a straight right by Gaultier.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
Esposito scores with a push kick.
Gaultier scores with a one two! Esposito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Gaultier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esposito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Gaultier is looking to score with low kicks.
Esposito looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
Good exchange - Gaultier coming out on top.
Esposito throws a jab when Gaultier was well out of range.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body. Gaultier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaultier slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esposito tries to work over Gaultier's front leg with a kick but Gaultier checks it.
Gaultier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Gaultier moves away and avoids it.
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Esposito is looking to counter with a body kick.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gaultier checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaultier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Esposito - the referee stops the clock and Gaultier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Esposito . Gaultier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a head kick that misses
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut.
Dante Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Gaultier as he checks the leg kick.
Esposito takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Esposito explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaultier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Esposito misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Esposito .
Gaultier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esposito 's sensitive parts.
Esposito sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Esposito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Esposito misses
and Gaultier counters with a stiff right hand.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Gaultier finds it's target.
Gaultier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Esposito stuns Gaultier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Esposito throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gaultier works the jab nicely.#T3#
Esposito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaultier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito throwing a counter right hand but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Esposito takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Gaultier takes one to the side of the head.
Esposito takes one to the chin there.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Gaultier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaultier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Gaultier blocks the body kick.
Esposito tries to land a leg kick but Gaultier saw it coming and moves away.
Gaultier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaultier looks to land a combination but Esposito avoids it well.
Gaultier swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
#T4#
Esposito misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito misses with a hook. Gaultier ducked under it nicely.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off.
Gaultier checks a low kick from Esposito .
Gaultier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Gaultier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esposito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaultier can pounce on him.
Gaultier pushes Esposito away with a front kick.
Jab by Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Gaultier avoids them all with ease.
Esposito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Gaultier moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyon Gaultier.
Well Gaultier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier is the new lightweight champion!
Lyon Gaultier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#60 oCrazy vs Esposito
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Low shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gaultier trying to control here.
Low not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gaultier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Low is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Gaultier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Low pulls his head out easily.
Low landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier is trying to maintain the position but Low is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaultier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Low is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaultier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaultier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Low scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Gaultier taking some punishment here, with Low in his half guard. #SUB#
Gaultier is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Low is tapping! Great win for Gaultier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DUEL#40 Armis vs Gaultier
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Gaultier dodges the punch combination from Armis.
Gaultier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gaultier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Armis. Armis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaultier!
Gaultier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Armis avoids the body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier misses with a body kick. #TD#
Armis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaultier did well to prevent Armis getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gaultier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Armis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaultier is just riding it out for now. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
Armis trying to pass the guard but Gaultier defending well. #T1#
Armis is thwarting Gaultier's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Armis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaultier sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaultier is staying active underneath Armis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armis content to control rather than advance.
Armis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaultier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Armis is working for a kimura but Gaultier is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armis wants to free his trapped foot but Gaultier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaultier is looking to control Armis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaultier avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Armis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armis lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Armis is thwarting Gaultier's attempts to control the position.
Armis passes to side control.
Armis working away.
Gaultier is looking to reverse the position.
Armis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Armis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gaultier to see if he's OK.
Gaultier gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Gaultier actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Armis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Armis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaultier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis is keen to just control but Gaultier is a slippery customer.
Gaultier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Armis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis dominated that round.
That's time! Armis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gaultier scores with a nice body kick.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier slips a jab from Armis.
Armis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Armis tries to keep at a distance but Gaultier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Armis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaultier to keep the fight standing.
Armis fails to pull guard.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Armis jumps guard but Gaultier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaultier prevents Armis from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis jumps guard but Gaultier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gaultier trying to control the position but instead, Armis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gaultier into the cage.
Armis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaultier smiles and moves away.
Armis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaultier.#T1#
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Armis misses.
Gaultier tries to clinch up.
Armis throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier missing with a left hand there. Armis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armis moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaultier staying out of range there.
Gaultier throws a body shot but no joy.
Armis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armis manages to avoid it.
Gaultier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Armis.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A jab from Gaultier does it's job there.
Armis blocks a jab.
Gaultier thuds his right hand into Armis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gaultier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaultier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armis in his tracks.
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!
Gaultier lands a lovely overhand right.
Armis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Armis attempts a counter takedown but Gaultier avoids it well and moves away.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armis lands a slapping body shot.
Gaultier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaultier tries to avoid it but Armis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaultier to the ground. Gaultier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaultier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaultier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Armis lands.#TD#
Armis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Armis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Check out the look on Armis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Armis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armis working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis wants to control but Gaultier is keeping him busy.
Eli Armis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaultier's legs.
Gaultier is trying to work for a sweep but Armis has mounted him!
Gaultier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Armis controlling his opponent. #T4#
Armis tries to control but Gaultier wriggling away.
Armis is stalling here but it's allowed Gaultier to get half guard.
Gaultier gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gaultier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Armis escapes and throws Gaultier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Armis trying to control the position but Gaultier is working away. #SUB#
Armis tries for a kimura but Gaultier is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Armis is just out of range.
Gaultier throws a leg kick that misses.
Armis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Armis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armis. Gaultier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaultier throws a hook but Armis avoids it easily.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaultier misses with a body shot.
Armis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Armis takes one to the chin there.
Armis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaultier thuds his right hand into Armis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Armis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis tries for a takedown but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaultier connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gaultier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaultier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armis ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
Armis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gaultier sprawls and moves away.
Gaultier throws the kick towards the body but Armis avoids it.
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Armis.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaultier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armis.
Gaultier lands with an overhand left.
Gaultier cracks Armis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaultier.
Armis misses with a straight right.
Gaultier only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaultier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaultier misses the jab.#T2#
Gaultier throws a series of punches but Armis avoids them all with ease.
Armis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gaultier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gaultier misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gaultier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Armis landing some decent shots from guard.
Armis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaultier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaultier 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.
Gaultier can't keep his opponent in guard - Armis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Gaultier is refusing to be controlled, as Armis sits in half guard.
Armis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaultier is pressing down on Armis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Armis is thwarting Gaultier's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Armis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gaultier defends it well.
Armis works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Armis tries to control but Gaultier wriggling away.
Armis landing punches.
Gaultier is squirming around, avoiding Armis's attempts to control the action.
Gaultier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gaultier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gaultier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaultier is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Armis checks the leg kick.
Gaultier moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Gaultier drives through and clinches with Armis against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armis backwards.
Armis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gaultier to keep the fight standing.
Gaultier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Armis uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis tries to pull guard but Gaultier won't allow it.
#BC#
Armis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Armis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gaultier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Armis is in Gaultier's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Gaultier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armis is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Armis wants to control from the top but Gaultier keeps moving.
Armis stands and throws Gaultier's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Armis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gaultier taking a bit of punishment here - Armis scoring with strikes.
Gaultier struggling a bit here.
Gaultier tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Armis tries for a kimura but Gaultier is defending well. #T2#
Armis wants to control but Gaultier is keeping him busy.
Gaultier looks to move to half guard but instead Armis has passed into mount! Damn!
Armis controlling from the full mount.
Armis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaultier is looking to escape. #T3#
Armis dominating with strikes here.
Armis fails to move to back control.
Gaultier is looking to get to half guard.
Armis trying to control but Gaultier is having none of it. #SUB#
Armis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Armis with shots to the head and body - Gaultier looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gaultier regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gaultier actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Armis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Gaultier is defending well. #SUB#
Gaultier is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
Gaultier is looking to control Armis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaultier avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gaultier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaultier is looking for a sweep. Armis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Armis had his way with Lyon Gaultier in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Armis misses its intended target.
Gaultier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armis.
Armis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Armis dives in and grabs Gaultier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaultier pushes down on Armis's head and hops out.
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Armis.
Armis fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaultier scores with a kick to the body.
Armis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Armis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gaultier fakes the leg kick and cracks Armis in the body.
Armis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaultier misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.#T1#
Gaultier misses the shot to the body.
Gaultier is looking to land body kicks.
Armis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Armis avoids the body shot from Gaultier.
Armis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Armis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaultier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaultier is looking to slow Armis down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Armis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaultier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armis somewhat.
Armis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Armis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gaultier sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Gaultier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Armis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaultier! But no joy.
Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armis.
Gaultier tests Armis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaultier lands a glancing blow to the side of Armis's head.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
Gaultier looks to land a left hand but Armis moved out of range nicely.
Armis tries to counter with a takedown but Gaultier is quick to defend against it.
Gaultier looks to throw the jab but Armis is out of range.
Gaultier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaultier looks to land a left hand but Armis moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armis misses with a hook. Gaultier ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Gaultier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaultier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armis on the side of the head.
Gaultier defending well as Armis loads up on a big left hand.
Armis misses with a two punch combination.
Gaultier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Armiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaultier misses with a double jab.
Gaultier stuffs the takedown.
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaultier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No joy there for Gaultier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armis tries to counter with a takedown but Gaultier is quick to defend against it.
Armis shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaultier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
#T4#
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armis throws a looping overhand right but Gaultier ducks down to avoid it.
Armis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Armis misses
and Gaultier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armis checks a low kick from Gaultier.
Gaultier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier misses with a right hand #TD#
and Armis counters with a shoot takedown. Gaultier fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Gaultier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaultier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier is the new lightweight champion!
Lyon Gaultier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
DUEL#34 Armis vs Ragnarsson
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Gaultier.
Nice cross by Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Gaultier lands a jab to Myles's midsection.
Gaultier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Myles throws a series of punches but Gaultier moves out of range. #CL#
Gaultier darts in and clinches Myles up against the cage.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Myles controls his hands.
Gaultier tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaultier scores with a hook.#CL#
Gaultier moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Myles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaultier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaultier with a hook.
Myles blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Myles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Myles.
Gaultier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Myles at a distance.
Nice cross by Myles.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaultier tries to bum rush Myles with a series of wild strikes but Myles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaultier thuds his shin into the meat of Myles's side.#CL#
Gaultier rushes Myles and presses him up against the cage.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier stops a takedown attempt from Myles.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Myles.
Gaultier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myles.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myles blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gaultier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Myles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaultier throws an overhand right that lands on Myles's shoulder, as Myles tries to avoid the shot.
Gaultier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Myles avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Myles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaultier stuns Myles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Gaultier there.
Myles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Myles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myles tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gaultier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaultier is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Gaultier manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gaultier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myles defending well though.
Gaultier wants to free his trapped foot but Myles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaultier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gaultier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gaultier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Myles has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaultier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Myles!
Gaultier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Myles gets tackled into the cage by Gaultier. Gaultier maintains the clinch.
Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Myles takes a shot to the head.
Myles is trying to stall.
Myles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaultier blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaultier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myles.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Myles.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Gaultier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Myles will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaultier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gaultier misses with a double jab.
And Myles tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaultier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Myles. Myles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Myles. Those never looked like landing.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaultier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myles with the counter takedown but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaultier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myles backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myles is defended easily by Gaultier.
Gaultier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gaultier.
A left and a right from Gaultier both land. Nice combination.
Myles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaultier thumps Myles with a low kick.
No luck for Myles with that takedown attempt.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
Myles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Myles crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaultier - the referee stops the clock and Myles gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaultier. Myles manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gaultier lands a nice hook to Myles's body. Myles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Gaultier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myles's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Gaultier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though.
Myles misses with the combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Gaultier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gaultier cracks Myles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gaultier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Myles back to the cage. Gaultier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaultier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myles.
Myles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Myles slips the punch.
Myles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Myles avoids the body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Gaultier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myles on the side of the head.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Myles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Myles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Myles tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Gaultier connects with a single shot there.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Myles slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaultier scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a left hand
and Myles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Gaultier.
Myles jabs at Gaultier's body.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaultier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaultier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaultier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myles somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Myles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Gaultier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaultier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gaultier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gaultier. Myles shrugs it off though.
Gaultier lunges at Myles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myles's hand.
Myles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier scores with a hook.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage!
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaultier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaultier!
#TD2#
Myles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Myles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gaultier is looking for a triangle but Myles pushes his legs off easily.
Gaultier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myles's guard. #REVR#
Gaultier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaultier throwing strikes but missing.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Myles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Myles wants to stand and escape but Gaultier is having none of it.
Gaultier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaultier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Gaultier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gaultier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaultier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myles keeping full guard, as Gaultier tries to pass.
Myles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaultier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaultier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaultier passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Gaultier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaultier prevents Myles from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Myles's face as Gaultier controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaultier leaves Myles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaultier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Darren Myles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaultier, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaultier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Gaultier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaultier's sensitive parts.
Grant moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
As Grant looks to move away, Gaultier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Grant takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Gaultier counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Grant.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Gaultier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaultier moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gaultier gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaultier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaultier avoids the damage to the body.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Gaultier avoids the body shot from Grant.
#T1#
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaultier tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaultier misses with a two punch combination.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Gaultier's side.
Gaultier takes one to the chin there.
Gaultier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
A big right from Grant misses. #CL#
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Gaultier. Gaultier maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Gaultier lands a left hand.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Gaultier keeps him there for the moment.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaultier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Gaultier. #T2#
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Gaultier has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage.
Gaultier lands a body shot.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant looking to stall.
Grant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
A short uppercut from Gaultier. #ROC#
Grant is rocked!#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaultier finish him?
Nice shot by Gaultier.
Grant misses with a head kick.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grant's calf.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant works Gaultier's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier is looking to counter punch.
Gaultier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaultier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Gaultier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaultier tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gaultier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant thuds a left hand into Gaultier's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaultier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.#CL#
Gaultier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Gaultier misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaultier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Gaultier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grant swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grant. That snapped Gaultier's head back.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaultier.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaultier rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaultier, as that shot connected.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaultier misses with the combination.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant looks to throw a body kick
and Gaultier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Grant throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaultier doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Gaultier is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaultier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Gaultier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Gaultier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gaultier clinches up against the cage.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Gaultier blocks the elbow strike.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyon Gaultier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Grant is trying to push Gaultier away but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier is stalling here.
A short right from Gaultier on the inside.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to push Gaultier away but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T4#
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Gaultier has Grant pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant misses with an elbow over the top.
Grant misses with some punches.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Gaultier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaultier lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaultier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Grant! Gaultier dives in looking to finish! Grant is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DUEL#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Tattum walks into a left hand.
Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaultier.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaultier connects with a looping right hand.
Gaultier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tattum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Gaultier.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaultier thuds a left hand into Tattum's body.
Tattum lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaultier throws a head kick that Tattum semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gaultier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaultier throws a good cross that connects.
Gaultier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattum moves away.#T1#
Tattum misses with a body kick.#CL#
Tattum has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Nice body punch from Gaultier.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier scores with a shoulder strike.
Tattum misses with a punch on the inside.
Tattum tries to circle away but Gaultier has him pinned against the cage.
Tattum struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaultier controls his hands.
Gaultier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tattum.
Tattum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Tattum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tattum's gas tank.
Gaultier digs a right hand underneath Tattum's ribcage. Tattum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Tattum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tattum takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Tattum blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tattum's efforts to push away.
Gaultier lands a nice uppercut.
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Tattum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tattum is trying to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling him.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattum.
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattum blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Tattum misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier lands a nice uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaultier lands a left hand.
#T4#
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not.
Tattum blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tattum blocking some punches.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tattum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaultier lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattum is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaultier has double underhooks.
Gaultier pushes Tattum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tattum is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaultier has double underhooks.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tattum.
Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tattum throws a series of strikes that have Gaultier backpedaling.
Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Tattum with an uppercut!
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Tattum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaultier cracks Tattum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaultier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier throws a wild body kick that Tattum sees coming a mile off.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Gaultier throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Gaultier.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Some wild striking there from Tattum.
#T1#
Tattum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaultier.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaultier tests Tattum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tattum thows a body kick. Gaultier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tattum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattum throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier digs a good body shot into Tattum's ribs.
Gaultier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tattum ducks right into an uppercut from Gaultier.
Sloppy strikes from Tattum. Those never looked like landing.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Tattum
and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaultier scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaultier, right into the meat.
Gaultier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tattums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Gaultier jabs Tattum right on the nose. Tattum blinks but takes it well.
Tattum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gaultier misses with a body kick.
A jab from Gaultier finds it's way through Tattum's defenses.
Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Tattum with an uppercut!
Gaultier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
Tattum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaultier can pounce on him.
Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gaultier. Those never looked like landing.
Gaultier misses with a double jab.
Gaultier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaultier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tattum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Gaultier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattum. That did some damage!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaultier tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not.
Tattum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaultier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gaultier gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tattum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaultier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattum is trying to force a seperation but Gaultier has the dominant position.
Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tattum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tattum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tattum lands a nice knee to the body.
Gaultier tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattum tries to break free but Gaultier pushes him back against the cage.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaultier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Tattum takes the fight into the clinch.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Tattum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier prevents Tattum from breaking the clinch.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tattum wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaultier won't allow it.
Gaultier lands a body shot.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Gaultier lands a left hand.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Tattum is trying to break free.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier lands a hook that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier prevents Tattum from breaking the clinch.
Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaultier.
A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Tattum manages to break the clinch.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaultier throws a right hand that Tattum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tattum also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gaultier throws a combination that misses
and Tattum counters with a left and a right that stings Gaultier. #T3#
Tattum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattum missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Gaultier misses.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Tattum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaultier, pushing him back against the cage.
Gaultier misses with some punches.
Gaultier is working Tattum over against the cage.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Tattum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tattum's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
Gaultier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Gaultier presses Tattum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaultier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tattum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Gaultier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tattum tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaultier working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaultier 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
In his post fight interview, Lyon Gaultier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DUEL#26 Myles vs Gaultier
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaultier lands with a kick to the temple. Myles shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Myles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaultier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myles avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Myles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gaultier scores with a body shot.
Gaultier tries to land a front kick but Myles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Myles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gaultier slips a jab and a cross from Myles.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a body kick.
Myles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Gaultier with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Myles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gaultier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Myles rather than just go for the knockout.
Myles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Myles takes one on the button.
Gaultier connects with a body shot that sends Myles's belly button to the back.
Myles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Myles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Myles misses with a looping right.
Gaultier lands a glancing blow to the side of Myles's head.
Myles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaultier.
Myles fails with the takedown.
Gaultier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Myles.#T2#
Gaultier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Myles has had enough of the clinch but Gaultier keeps him there for the moment.
Gaultier has Myles pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaultier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaultier works on Myles's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Myles controls his hands.
Gaultier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Myles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myles leaning against his opponent.
Myles blocks a body shot from Gaultier.
Myles can't break the clinch.
Gaultier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaultier lands a right hand. #T4#
Gaultier tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
Gaultier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gaultier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myles wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaultier.
Gaultier avoiding damage.
Gaultier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Myles is stalling here.
Gaultier misses with some punches.
#BC#
Myles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gaultier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myles doesn't seem bothered though.
Gaultier misses with a right hand
and Gaultier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Gaultier.
Myles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaultier, as that shot connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Gaultier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gaultier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaultier thuds a left hand into Myles's body.
Gaultier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myles misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Myles shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaultier sprawls well. He's pushed Myles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaultier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaultier, right into the meat.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaultier lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Gaultier rushes Myles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Myles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gaultier up against the cage.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
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!
Myles looking for a takedown.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Good body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myles's elbow.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaultier has Myles pressed against the cage, preventing Myles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaultier is pressed up against the cage. Myles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaultier down to the mat. Gaultier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myles takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Myles dodges the punch combination from Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaultier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myles in his tracks.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Gaultier slams his shin into Myles's torso.
Myles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Myles misses the shot to the body.
Gaultier lands the left hand.
A jab from Gaultier does it's job there.
Gaultier lands with a shot to the body.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaultier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaultier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Myles in his tracks.
Good exchange - Gaultier coming out on top.
Myles walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Myles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaultier lands a nice hook to Myles's body. Myles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body kick.
Gaultier scores with a body shot.
Gaultier lands a leg kick that knocks Myles off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Gaultier.
Myles misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Gaultier. #CL2#
Gaultier has Myles up against the cage in a clinch.
Myles takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Gaultier scores with a jab. Myles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myles throws a series of punches but Gaultier moves out of range.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaultier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Myles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gaultier sprawls and moves away.
Gaultier lands a nice shot that snaps Myles's head back.
Gaultier pushes Myles away with a front kick.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Myles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gaultier moves out of range of the strikes.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Myles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaultier tries to clinch up.
Gaultier throws a series of punches but Myles avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Myles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaultier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gaultier lands a high kick!
Myles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gaultier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Myles backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Myles tries to keep at a distance but Gaultier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Myles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Myles sizes up Gaultier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myles drops his hands momentarily and Gaultier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Myles drives through with a takedown into Gaultier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Our spies down at at *****MY YARD***** inform us that Gaultier has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myles being controlled here momentarily.
Myles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaultier seems keen to control Myles's posture.
Gaultier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Myles trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Gaultier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gaultier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Myles's head.
Myles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaultier connects with a right hand. Myles shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Myles.
Myles tries to bum rush Gaultier with a series of wild strikes but Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaultier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Gaultier thuds his right hand into Myles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Myles blocks a head kick by Gaultier.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Gaultier closes the distance and clinches.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Myles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gaultier can't fight it off and eventually Myles manages to take the fight to the floor. Gaultier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Myles trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gaultier controlling Myles's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Gaultier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myles will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaultier.
Myles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Myles. That did some damage!
Myles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaultier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaultier scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Myles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Gaultier clinches.
Myles being controlled against the cage.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Myles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Myles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier digs a right hand underneath Myles's ribcage. Myles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Myles is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaultier has double underhooks.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier tries a body shot but Myles blocks it.
#T2#
Gaultier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Myles is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaultier has double underhooks.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myles is trying to break free.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gaultier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gaultier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Myles manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Gaultier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Myles loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier throws a nice looking combination but Myles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myles loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier wants to counter with a clinch but Myles pushes him away.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Gaultier finds it's way through Myles's defenses.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaultier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gaultier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Gaultier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaultier!
Gaultier cracks the inside of Myles's front leg.
Myles dodges the punch combination from Gaultier.
Myles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gaultier throws a leg kick which misses Myles's front leg but catches the back leg as Myles tries to avoid it.
Gaultier jabs at Myles's body.
Myles lands with a nice combination. Gaultier backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Gaultier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Myles throws a right and a left that Gaultier avoids nicely.
Gaultier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaultier throws a sloppy head kick and Myles moves out of range easily.
Myles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gaultier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaultier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Myles's sensitive parts.
Myles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myles throws a big shot that misses.
Gaultier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Myles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaultier.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
A jab lands there for Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a leg kick that knocks Myles off balance momentarily.
Myles walks into a left hand.
Gaultier closes the distance but Myles moves to the side
and Myles counters with a one-two to the body.
Gaultier works Myles's body with a nice hook.
Gaultier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myles was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaultier.
Myles throws a combination that misses
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaultier tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Myles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier is adopting a defensive guard.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaultier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gaultier has control of Myles's left arm, preventing Myles from doing any damage.
Myles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gaultier has Myles pulled in close to control his posture.
Gaultier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myles.
Myles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Myles lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Gaultier is rocked!
Myles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gaultier is still in real trouble! Can Myles finish him?
Myles postures up.
Myles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myles postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gaultier covers up, he's hurt! Myles keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Myles and the ref steps in to end the fight! Myles can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Myles!
Darren Myles retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Darren Myles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaultier tries to clinch but Worm moves out of range.
Gaultier is looking to slow Worm down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaultier feints and then cracks Worm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Worm down.
Gaultier connects with a nice looking jab.
Gaultier connects with a body shot that sends Worm's belly button to the back.
Worm dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaultier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaultier tries a low kick but Worm avoids it.
Worm shoots for a takedown but Gaultier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gaultier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worm.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier lands a glancing blow to the side of Worm's head.#T1##TD2#
Worm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaultier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Worm throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gaultier can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaultier tries to buck Worm off but Worm is having none of it.
Gaultier holds on to Worm's head and controls the position momentarily.
Check out the look on Worm's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gaultier is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Worm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaultier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gaultier is not content to let Worm control the position. #T2#
Worm looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gaultier is avoiding damage well.
Gaultier isn't going anywhere.#SUB2#
Worm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Worm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Worm trying to control the position but Gaultier is working away. #SUB2#
Worm tries for a kimura but Gaultier is defending well.
Worm working the ground and pound but Gaultier is defending the strikes.
Worm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Gaultier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Worm is trying to ground and pound but Gaultier uses the momentary lack of control by Worm to regain half guard.
Gaultier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gaultier gets full guard.
Gaultier seems keen to control Worm's posture.
Gaultier seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Worm drops back looking for a leg! Gaultier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaultier manages to kick Worm off! Worm jumps back into Gaultier's guard.
Worm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaultier works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gaultier trying to control the position here.
Gaultier continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaultier throws a head kick that half lands.
Gaultier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaultier throws out a leg kick but Worm moves out of range and Gaultier only half commits.
Gaultier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gaultier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Worm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Worm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gaultier trying to hold on to Worm's head to control him but Worm postures up.
Grey Worm has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Worm is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gaultier still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gaultier has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gaultier tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gaultier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Worm stops Gaultier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Worm tries to hold on but Gaultier postures up.
Worm is looking to improve his position but Gaultier isn't that keen on the idea.
Worm tries to hold on but Gaultier postures up.
Gaultier fails to move to back control.
Worm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worm can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gaultier avoids the attempt from Worm to control.
Gaultier fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaultier controlling the pace for now.
Gaultier wants to control the pace but Worm is squirming around nicely.
Worm wants to control but Gaultier is having none of it.#T3#
Gaultier controlling the position easily from mount.
Worm wants to hold on but Gaultier pushes him away.
Worm is looking to get to half guard.
Gaultier avoids the attempt from Worm to control.
Worm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaultier controlling his opponent.
Worm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaultier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Worm regains half guard.
Gaultier trying to mount his opponent but Worm defends it.
Gaultier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Worm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaultier moves into full mount! Worm won't be happy about that!
Gaultier trying to control but Worm is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Worm fails to land the takedown.
Worm tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaultier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaultier, as that shot connected.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Worm thinks about the counter body kick.
Gaultier looks to land a body kick but Worm moved away.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Worm ducks right into an uppercut from Gaultier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Worm.
Grey Worm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaultier takes a swing at Worm's ribcage but misses.
And Worm tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gaultier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Gaultier. #T1##CL#
Worm tries to keep at a distance but Gaultier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Worm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaultier is pressed up against the cage. Worm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaultier down to the mat. Gaultier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Worm.
Gaultier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Worm moves out of range.
Worm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Worm dodges the punch combination from Gaultier.
#CL#
Gaultier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Worm avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Worm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaultier after a bit of a struggle.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Worm controlling the action here for a moment.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Worm.
Gaultier stops a takedown attempt from Worm.
Worm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gaultier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Worm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Gaultier swings for the body but Worm moves out of range.
#TD2#
Worm fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaultier to the ground. Worm is now in Gaultier's guard.
Gaultier trying to control the position here.
Worm throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaultier seems keen to control Worm's posture.
Worm trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gaultier keeping full guard, as Worm tries to pass.
Worm is fighting to break Gaultier's control of his arms but Gaultier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Worm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaultier's half guard.
Grey Worm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaultier has his hands clasped together around Worm's back. He's all about the action.
Gaultier is trying to maintain the position but Worm is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaultier controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gaultier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
An out of breath Lyon Gaultier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaultier throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaultier - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier throws a nice looking combination but Tattum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Gaultier lands with a hook. Tattum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tattum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gaultier misses.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses
and Gaultier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tattum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gaultier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattum manages to avoid it.
Tattum is looking to clinch. #T1#
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaultier misses with a low kick as Tattum jumps back.
We've been informed that Tattum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaultier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tattum slips under a jab from Gaultier.
Tattum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaultier. Tattum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tattum throws a right hand that Gaultier ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaultier also avoids with ease.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tattum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum tries to clinch but Gaultier moves out of range. #CL#
Gaultier has Tattum up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Tattum misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Gaultier moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Gaultier gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaultier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Gaultier. #T3#
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gaultier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tattum tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position.
Tattum trying to land knees to the body.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier cracks Tattum with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gaultier - that landed with a thud.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Gaultier is leaning against Tattum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum is trying to force a seperation but Gaultier has the dominant position.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
Gaultier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch combination from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tattum counters with an outside leg kick.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattum.
Tattum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattum can do to turn this around?
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum lands a head kick!
Tattum blocks a jab.
Tattum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaultier.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Gaultier misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum avoids a kick to the body.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattum. That did some damage!#CL2#
Gaultier gets tackled into the cage by Tattum. Tattum maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Tattum blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gaultier to work.
Gaultier tries to throw a body punch but Tattum avoids it by throwing Gaultier back against the cage.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
#T2#
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
#T3##BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch.
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tattum takes one to the side of the head.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier is looking to land body kicks.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Tattum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Tattum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tattum lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tattum moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
Gaultier tries to score with a low kick but Tattum moves his leg out of the way.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum unleashes a big counter combination but Gaultier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaultier misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Gaultier misses. #CL2#
Tattum has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier misses with the head strike.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Gaultier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tattum or not.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier lands a shot to the body.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaultier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaultier scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
Gaultier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tattum misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Tattum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tattum misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gaultier misses with a wild combination.
Tattum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tattum takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
And Gaultier counters with a quick kick to the body but Tattum blocks it.
Tattum ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.#CL#
Gaultier darts in and clinches Tattum up against the cage.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaultier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Gaultier pushes Tattum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaultier lands an uppercut.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Gaultier blocks the low kick.
Tattum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Tattum misses.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. Tattum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaultier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tattum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaultier connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gaultier throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaultier throws a shot from downtown. Tattum moves away and avoids it.
Tattum looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Tattum slips a jab from Gaultier.
Tattum throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier connects with a jab.
Tattum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaultier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tattum staying out of range there.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.#T3#
Gaultier misses with a wild combination.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Gaultier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattum is able to avoid easily.
Gaultier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tattum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Gaultier is looking to counter punch.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaultier throws a lazy right hand but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tattum.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaultier lands a jab to the head.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
Gaultier throws a wild body kick that Tattum sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Tattum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gaultier avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Gaultier swings for the body but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattum moves away.#CL#
Gaultier rushes Tattum and presses him up against the cage.
Lyon Gaultier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tattum prevents a body shot from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaultier has Tattum pushed against the cage.
Dominic Tattum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaultier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
A less than humble Lyon Gaultier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a punch to the head.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaultier connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gaultier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Gaultier ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier jabs at Scott's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scott back to the cage. Gaultier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaultier tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Gaultier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Gaultier tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaultier!
#T1#
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Despite the aggression on Gaultier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Gaultier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Gaultier scores with a nice right hand.
Gaultier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Gaultier moves away and avoids it.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Gaultier counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaultier throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scott misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scott's calf.
Scott missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaultier staying out of range there.
Gaultier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaultier.
Nice body kick there by Gaultier.
Scott chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaultier can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Gaultier cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scott walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Gaultier lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Gaultier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Gaultier connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaultier duly obliges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaultier - the referee stops the clock and Scott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaultier. Scott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Gaultier is out of range.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaultier circles away.
Gaultier thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Gaultier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scott tries to move into range but Gaultier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaultier moves away from the strike by Scott.
Gaultier throws a shot to the body.
Gaultier jabs at Scott's body.
Scott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaultier - that will leave a mark!
Gaultier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Scott is rocked!
Good exchange - Gaultier coming out on top.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaultier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Gaultier lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scott will feel that in the morning.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaultier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Gaultier instigates a clinch.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Gaultier is controlling the position.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier lands with a left to the head.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Gaultier to work.
Gaultier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gaultier lands with a good body shot.
Gaultier digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a shot to the body.
Gaultier lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand. #CL2#
Gaultier has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Gaultier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaultier.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gaultier.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the side of Scott's head.
Gaultier pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Gaultier is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Gaultier pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Gaultier. #KD2#
Gaultier drops Scott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Scott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gaultier lands with a left to the head.
Gaultier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scott to his knees! Gaultier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Gaultier!
In his post fight interview, Lyon Gaultier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Maximus Scott had this to say: 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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Event:
Destiny 157: Sur vs. Gaultier
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaultier defending well as Suri loads up on a big left hand.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaultier duly obliges.
Suri blocks a jab.
Suri lands an overhand right.
Suri throws the left hand but Gaultier avoids the punch easily.
Gaultier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gaultier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaultier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Suri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suri jabs Gaultier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suri with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri lands a lovely overhand right.
Gaultier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaultier swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Suri swinging wildly here.
Gaultier lands a glancing blow to the side of Suri's head.
Suri throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Suri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suri throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Suri lands a slapping body shot.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gaultier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaultier is looking to clinch.
Gaultier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suri looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
A nice side step and Gaultier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.
Suri throws a right and a left that Gaultier avoids nicely.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaultier.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Suri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaultier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suri lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Gaultier.
Gaultier connects with a right hand. Suri shakes it off.#T3#
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Gaultier throws a head kick but Suri moves out of range.
Gaultier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Gaultier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaultier prevents a body shot from Suri.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Gaultier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri connects with a right hand. Gaultier shakes it off.
Suri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range and Suri settles back down.
Suri misses with a double jab.
Gaultier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Suri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Suri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaultier trying to control the position.
Suri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gaultier misses with an uppercut
and Suri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaultier can do to turn this around?
Suri misses with an uppercut. Gaultier saw that one coming.
Gaultier throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Suri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suri throws a low kick, looking for Gaultier's leg but Gaultier calmly moves out of range.
Suri lands a body shot.
Suri throws an off balance right hand
and Gaultier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gaultier tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaultier misses the target.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suri.
Gaultier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Suri misses with a hook.#T1#
Gaultier takes one to the chin there.
Suri tries to bum rush Gaultier with a series of wild strikes but Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suri misses with an uppercut
and Gaultier counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suri checks it well.
Suri feinted with a counter takedown.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Suri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gaultier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Gaultier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suri walks into a stiff left hand from Gaultier.#T2#
Suri misses with an uppercut. Gaultier saw that one coming.
Gaultier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suri checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaultier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Suri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaultier.
Gaultier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suri has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaultier.
Suri misses with a low kick as Gaultier jumps back.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Gaultier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gaultier tries to score with a low kick but Suri moves his leg out of the way.
Suri tries to counter with a takedown but Gaultier is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaultier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
A jab from Suri misses.
Suri misses with a hook. Gaultier ducked under it nicely.
Gaultier misses with a looping right.
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Suri lands a jab to the head.
Gaultier lands with a right hand.
Gaultier lands with an overhand left.
Suri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaultier to score with a decent uppercut.
Gaultier sizes up Suri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Suri.
Suri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suri takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri avoids it.
Suri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaultier throws a jab when Suri was well out of range.
Gaultier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaultier - the referee stops the clock and Suri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaultier. Suri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suri misses the jab.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaultier is just out of range.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaultier.
Suri looks to land a combination but Gaultier avoids it well.
Suri moves out of range of the leg kick from Gaultier.
Gaultier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Suri throws a hook but Gaultier blocks it.
Gaultier flicks out a counter leg kick but Suri steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Suri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier throws the left hand but Suri avoids the punch easily.
Suri checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaultier misses with a looping left.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Gaultier's head but Gaultier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaultier throws a fast counter high kick but Suri manages to duck under it in time.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier slips a straight right by Suri.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier feints a counter leg kick.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suri.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!#T1#
Suri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suri lands with a cross.
Gaultier slips a jab and a cross from Suri.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Suri misses.
It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Suri misses.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Suri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaultier.
Gaultier missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaultier missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suri lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gaultier misses with an uppercut.
Suri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaultier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suri. Gaultier shrugs it off though.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri throws a right hand that Gaultier ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaultier also avoids with ease.
Suri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaultier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaultier throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.
Suri lands with a straight right. Gaultier didn't see that one coming.
Suri scores with a jab. Gaultier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suri misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gaultier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suri throws a right hand that misses
and Gaultier counters with a leg kick.
Suri misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Suri does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaultier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suri misses with a wild combination.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Suri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaultier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gaultier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Suri.
Gaultier clobbers Suri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier misses with a straight left.
Gaultier cracks Suri with a good jab.
Suri throws a right and a left that Gaultier avoids nicely.
Suri misses with a series of wild punches.
Suri is looking to slow Gaultier down with leg kicks.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaultier.
Suri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Suri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suri defending well as Gaultier loads up on a big left hand.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lyon Gaultier just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Suri misses with a two punch combination.
Suri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gaultier misses with a left hand #TD#
so Suri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suri trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Suri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier pulls Suri in to control the position. #T1#
Gaultier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suri manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Suri pulls Gaultier in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaultier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suri working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Gaultier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suri, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaultier slips under a jab.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gaultier counter with a right hand.
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Suri is just out of range.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaultier throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.
Suri tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaultier avoided it.
Suri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suri moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaultier.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suri.
Suri lands a two punch combo.
Suri connects with a body shot.#T3#
Suri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suri throws the left hand but Gaultier avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Gaultier misses.
Suri ducks right into an uppercut from Gaultier.
A slow jab from Suri misses its intended target.
Suri swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Suri defending well as Gaultier loads up on a big left hand.
Suri misses with a straight right.
Gaultier blocks a leg kick.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri slips a straight right by Gaultier.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Gaultier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gaultier throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Suri throws out a loose jab but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Suri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaultier checks it well.
Gaultier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaultier misses with a straight left.
Gaultier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaultier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suri on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier slips under a jab from Suri.
Gaultier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaultier throws a body kick that misses.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaultier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suri at a distance.
Suri misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Gaultier looks to land a body kick but Suri moved away.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaultier.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier wants to clinch up but Suri keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Nice body kick from Gaultier.
Suri throws a series of strikes that have Gaultier backpedaling.
Gaultier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Gaultier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaultier tries to avoid it.
Gaultier checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaultier cracks Suri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Gaultier. #T1#
Suri throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaultier throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Suri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suri looks to throw the jab but Gaultier is out of range.
Gaultier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaultier connects with a body shot.
Gaultier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suri walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri throws a good cross that connects.
Suri cracks Gaultier with a good jab.
Suri looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
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!
Suri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyon Gaultier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gaultier lands a jab.
Suri misses with an uppercut
and Gaultier counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaultier dodges the punch combination from Suri.
Suri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Gaultier's head but Gaultier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suri in his tracks.
Gaultier throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Gaultier only half commits.
A big left from Suri misses. #T3#
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Suri throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
No joy there for Suri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suri misses with a looping right.
Suri moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Suri misses the target.
Gaultier throws a big shot that misses.
Suri takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Gaultier misses
and Suri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaultier checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Suri misses.
Gaultier throws a big counter head kick but Suri avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Gaultier misses.
Suri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Gaultier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaultier.
Suri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaultier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaultier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Gaultier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Suri.
Jab, jab by Suri - just one landing.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaultier.
Suri staying out of range there.
Suri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaultier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
Suri connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri retains his featherweight title!
Sher Shah Suri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Destiny 152: Supremacy
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Maven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaultier tests Maven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Maven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Gaultier.
Maven misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Maven blocks a jab.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Maven misses its intended target.
Maven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maven misses the jab.
Gaultier staying out of range there.
Maven looks to throw the jab but Gaultier is out of range.
Maven throws a combination that misses
and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maven.#T1#
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Gaultier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier is looking to slow Maven down with leg kicks.
Gaultier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaultier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaultier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaultier sizes up Maven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Maven moves out of range.
Maven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaultier.
Maven slips under a jab from Gaultier.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaultier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Gaultier. Beautiful body shot.
Maven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaultier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maven scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven looks to land a left hand but Gaultier moved out of range nicely.
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maven jabs Gaultier right on the nose. Gaultier blinks but takes it well.
Gaultier cracks the inside of Maven's front leg.
Maven moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maven misses with an uppercut. Gaultier saw that one coming.
It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maven misses with an uppercut
and Gaultier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Maven feints a jab promting Gaultier to slip. Maven then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gaultier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gaultier throws a lazy uppercut
and Maven counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
Maven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maven throws out a leg kick but Gaultier moves out of range and Maven only half commits.
Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Maven with an uppercut!
Maven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maven's calf.
Maven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maven misses with a straight left.
Maven stalks Gaultier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gaultier's face. Gaultier staggers backwards, shaken.
Gaultier connects with a body shot.
Maven lands a jab to the nose.
Gaultier misses with a low kick as Maven jumps back.
Maven throws a jab when Gaultier was well out of range.
Maven misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gaultier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maven misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Gaultier. #T4#
Gaultier lunges at Maven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maven's hand.
Maven checks a leg kick.
Gaultier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maven misses with a wild combination.
Maven misses with a wild combination.
Maven scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Gaultier catches Maven right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Gaultier finds it's way through Maven's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maven throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Donk. Gaultier catches Maven right on the button with a cross.
Maven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gaultier closes the distance and clinches.
Gaultier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaultier lands with a right to the head.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Maven has been cut.
Maven is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gaultier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Maven fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maven.
Gaultier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaultier.
Gaultier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maven up against the cage.
Gaultier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maven backwards.
Maven misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maven.
Maven lands a right hand.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Gaultier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maven pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaultier back to the cage. Maven follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slow jab from Gaultier misses its intended target.
Maven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaultier thuds a left hand into Maven's body.
Gaultier walks into a straight right hand from Maven.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier blocks it.
Gaultier misses with a head kick.
Maven misses with a combination
and Gaultier counters with a thumping low kick.
Maven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaultier tries to land a leg kick but Maven saw it coming and moves away.
Gaultier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gaultier scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
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!
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maven. That did some damage!
Maven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maven wants to slow Gaultier down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Maven.
Gaultier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaultier tries to clinch but Maven is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Maven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maven scoring well with a low kick there.
Maven cracks a nice hook into Gaultier's ribs.
Maven throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaultier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maven scores with a hook.
Maven misses with a looping right.
Gaultier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaultier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gaultier wants to slow Maven down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcus Maven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Maven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gaultier makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maven really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Maven.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maven thows a leg kick but Gaultier checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maven.
Maven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Gaultier misses.
Maven tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaultier avoided it.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.
Maven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaultier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maven counters with a straight right hand.
Maven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaultier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Maven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier keeping moving, preventing Maven from controlling successfully. #SU#
Maven decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Gaultier checks the leg kick.
Maven takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Gaultier.
Maven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Gaultier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gaultier moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaultier misses with a two punch combination.
Maven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Maven does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maven looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
Gaultier lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyon Gaultier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Maven's cut.
That's time! Maven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaultier throws out the jab.
Maven tries to counter with a takedown but Gaultier is quick to defend against it.
Maven looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
Maven throws a head kick that Gaultier semi-blocks.
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Maven is just out of range.
Good shot there by Maven.
Maven throws a series of punches but Gaultier moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maven misses the target.
Gaultier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Gaultier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaultier defending well as Maven loads up on a big left hand.
Maven throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Gaultier slips under a jab from Maven.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maven.
A left lands for Gaultier.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maven.
Some bone on bone action there as Maven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maven cracks Gaultier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maven walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaultier lands a high kick!
Gaultier throws a sloppy head kick and Maven moves out of range easily.
Maven throws a looping overhand right but Gaultier ducks down to avoid it.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maven moves away.
Maven misses with the combination.
Marcus Maven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maven throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Gaultier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maven doesn't seem phased though.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Maven.
Decent striking displayed by Maven there.
Gaultier misses the shot to the body.
Maven misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaultier counters with a body kick that stops Maven in his tracks momentarily.
Maven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaultier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maven.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaultier blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Gaultier connects with a right hand. Maven shakes it off.
Gaultier misses with a straight right.
Maven appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maven throws a right hand that misses
and Gaultier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Maven just misses with a punch to the body.
Maven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maven misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaultier counters with a three punch combo that has Maven backing up. Maven nods at Gaultier to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a jab to Maven's midsection.
Maven tries to land a leg kick but Gaultier saw it coming and moves away.
Gaultier cracks Maven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaultier!
Maven looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier cracks Maven with a good jab.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gaultier takes a swing at Maven's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Gaultier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maven tries to bum rush Gaultier with a series of wild strikes but Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maven misses with a left hand
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaultier cracks Maven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maven avoids the head kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaultier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maven doesn't seem bothered though.
Maven throws a big shot that misses.
Maven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maven throws a leg kick
and Gaultier counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Gaultier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaultier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!
An out of breath Lyon Gaultier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Gaultier sizes up Du Preez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Du Preez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Du Preez stopping the sweep attempt from Gaultier.
Du Preez is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaultier has wrist control.
Du Preez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gaultier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Du Preez trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Du Preez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Du Preez gets to his feet. Gaultier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Du Preez's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as Du Preez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Du Preez tries to counter it with a takedown but Gaultier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaultier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Gaultier scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyon Gaultier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Gaultier.
Du Preez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaultier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Du Preez scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Du Preez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gaultier defending against the ground and pound.
Du Preez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gaultier is not content to let Du Preez control the position.
Du Preez throws an elbow but Gaultier slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Du Preez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Du Preez working the strikes but Gaultier uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Du Preez prevents Gaultier from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Du Preez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gaultier to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Du Preez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Du Preez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Du Preez landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Du Preez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Du Preez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Du Preez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Du Preez throws a strike but Gaultier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Gaultier gets to his feet - Du Preez follows without any prompting.
Du Preez throws a wild body kick that Gaultier sees coming a mile off.
Gaultier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Du Preez throws a sloppy head kick and Gaultier moves out of range easily.
Du Preez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Du Preez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaultier sprawls well. He's pushed Du Preez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Du Preez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gaultier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gaultier throws a solid leg kick but Du Preez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaultier.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaultier misses the target.
Gaultier cracks Du Preez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Du Preez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Du Preez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaultier is trying to control but can't.
Gaultier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Du Preez thows a huge punch but Gaultier dodges it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Du Preez looks to land a strike but Gaultier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaultier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Du Preez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Du Preez lands a couple of elbows.
Du Preez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaultier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaultier has his hands on Du Preez's head, controlling the position.
Du Preez is working Gaultier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Du Preez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaultier looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyon Gaultier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Du Preez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaultier sprawls well. Gaultier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Du Preez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaultier scores with a punch to the head.
Du Preez goes for a double leg but Gaultier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gaultier continues to drive forward.
Gaultier throws a head kick that Du Preez semi-blocks.
Gaultier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Du Preez's head.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Du Preez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lyon Gaultier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fourie Du Preez.
Gaultier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Du Preez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Du Preez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gaultier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gaultier throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Gaultier lands with a good body shot.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?
Gaultier scores with a sloppy right hand. Du Preez should have avoided that one.
Du Preez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Du Preez shoots in and drives through. Gaultier sprawls well.
Crunch! Gaultier slams his shin into Du Preez's torso.
Gaultier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaultier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Du Preez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fourie Du Preez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Du Preez with a poor takedown
and Gaultier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaultier throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Du Preez counters with a single leg into guard. Gaultier didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez scoring with some ground and pound.
Du Preez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaultier is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Gaultier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaultier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gaultier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaultier tries to free his leg and advance position but Du Preez is retaining full guard.
Du Preez pulls Gaultier in to control the position.
Fourie Du Preez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gaultier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Gaultier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Du Preez, up you get!
Du Preez dives in and grabs Gaultier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaultier pushes down on Du Preez's head and hops out.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Du Preez's head backwards.
Du Preez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaultier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Du Preez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Gaultier misses.
Gaultier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Gaultier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Du Preez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaultier swings for the body but Du Preez moves out of range.
Gaultier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaultier throws out a loose jab but Du Preez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Du Preez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Du Preez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaultier, right into the meat.
No luck for Du Preez with that takedown attempt.
Gaultier misses with a looping left.
Du Preez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaultier.#TD2#
Gaultier gets caught napping as Du Preez dives in and scores a takedown. Gaultier manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaultier.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Du Preez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaultier lands a leg kick that knocks Du Preez off balance momentarily.
Gaultier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Du Preez under the eye.
Du Preez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaultier finish him?
Gaultier lands a nice shot that snaps Du Preez's head back.
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier lands a right hook to the body.
Du Preez walks straight into a right hand from Gaultier - that's dropped him! Gaultier jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Du Preez from any more punishment! Du Preez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lyon Gaultier!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyon Gaultier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fourie Du Preez was interviewed post fight and said 'It was the ref's fault...'.
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