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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 3
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Butler tries to clinch up.
Paul Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gauthier fails with a takedown attempt.
Gauthier throws a series of strikes that have Butler backpedaling.
Gauthier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butler darts in trying to clinch
and Gauthier counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Butler moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short uppercut from Butler.
Gauthier working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Butler.
Gauthier wants to break free but Butler has control.
Gauthier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gauthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Butler with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gauthier.
Gauthier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Butler working Gauthier over with knees to the body.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
Gauthier looks winded!
Gauthier tries to break free but Butler pushes him back against the cage.
Butler has Gauthier pressed against the cage, preventing Gauthier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler prevents Gauthier from breaking the clinch.
Butler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Butler obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler lands a good knee to the midsection. Gauthier won't want to take too many of those.
Butler scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!
Butler lands a body punch.
Butler working Gauthier over with knees to the body.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Butler.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gauthier is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
Butler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gauthier's face.
Butler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gauthier backwards.
Butler presses Gauthier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Butler.
Butler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gauthier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Butler is unloading with more strikes now! Gauthier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Butler!
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Event:
Just Bleed Midweek 1
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Gauthier connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.#TD#
Fighter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthier is trying to control Fighter's posture but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter wants to stand but Gauthier is controlling his arm.
Gauthier can't do much from the bottom here.
Gauthier is looking to reverse the position.
Gauthier can't do much from the bottom here.
Gauthier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gauthier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter trying to control the position but Gauthier is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier wants to control but Fighter postures up.
Gauthier is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Fighter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gauthier to his feet.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gauthier defends it nicely.
Gauthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gauthier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fighter avoids it really well and circles away.
Gauthier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fighter back to the cage. Gauthier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Fighter with a poor takedown
and Fighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gauthier shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Fighter scores with a takedown into Gauthier's guard.
Fighter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gauthier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gauthier looking to control.
Fighter is fighting to break Gauthier's control of his arms but Gauthier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fighter wants to get up but he can't break Gauthier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Fighter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fighter wants to pass the guard but Gauthier is keeping the position.
Fighter trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter shoots and misses
and Gauthier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gauthier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fighter with a poor takedown
and Gauthier counters with a right hand to the body.
Fighter has his takedown stuffed
and Gauthier counters with a right hand to the body.
Fighter is breathing heavily.#T4#
Fighter misses with a takedown
and Gauthier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fighter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gauthier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gauthier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gauthier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gauthier thuds his right hand into Fighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Fighter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fighter lands in his opponent's guard.
Gauthier has control of Fighter's left arm, preventing Fighter from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gauthier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gauthier closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fighter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gauthier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter somewhat.
Gauthier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gauthier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gauthier circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Random Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown but Gauthier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fighter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gauthier is looking for the big counter here.
Gauthier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Random Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter stuffs the takedown.
Fighter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gauthier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gauthier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gauthier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gauthier pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fighter back to the cage. Gauthier follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Random Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gauthier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gauthier is in Fighter's guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gauthier has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Gauthier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gauthier pinned against the cage. Gauthier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gauthier shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Gauthier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gauthier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fighter eats them both and turns towards Gauthier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gauthier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Fighter gets a takedown into half guard.
Gauthier wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fighter blocks the strikes from Gauthier.
#T3#
Gauthier wants to control but Fighter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gauthier is staying active underneath Fighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gauthier is holding on to half guard well.
Gauthier tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gauthier is trying to control but Fighter passes into side control!
Fighter is staying tight to Gauthier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gauthier is looking for a sweep.
Fighter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gauthier looking for a sweep but Fighter has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Fighter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gauthier has given up his back.
Gauthier is trying to break free.
Fighter wants to control but Gauthier is keeping busy.#SUB#
Fighter has managed to slip his arm under Gauthier's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gauthier is tapping out! Submission win for Fighter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Random Fighter!
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Event:
Just Bleed 7
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gauthier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gauthier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gauthier stuffs the takedown attempt from Saunders . Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Saunders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gauthier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gauthier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saunders closes the distance and clinches up with Gauthier, looking for a takedown. Saunders pushes Gauthier against the cage but Gauthier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saunders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier ducks right into an uppercut from Saunders .
Saunders 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gauthier under the eye.#CL2#
Gauthier rushes Saunders and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gauthier breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saunders , as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Gauthier. No joy for Saunders on that attempt.
Gauthier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kasper Saunders . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Saunders sizes up Gauthier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!
Gauthier bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Saunders comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gauthier falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gauthier was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasper Saunders !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gauthier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weiss to the mat! Weiss manages to get full guard.
Gauthier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Weiss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gauthier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gauthier 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.
Gauthier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weiss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gauthier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Gauthier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Gauthier closes the distance and clinches.
Gauthier blocks a body shot from Weiss.
Weiss missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Gauthier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Weiss can't fight it off and eventually Gauthier manages to take the fight to the floor. Weiss looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gauthier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Weiss wants to sweep but no luck.
Weiss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gauthier controls the pace.#SUB#
Weiss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gauthier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gauthier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gauthier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gauthier.
Gauthier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Weiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gauthier. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Gauthier moves into the clinch.
Weiss misses with a punch on the inside.
Gauthier is trying to push Weiss away but Weiss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gauthier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gauthier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gauthier missing with knees to the body.
Weiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gauthier.
#BC#
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gauthier takes the fight into the clinch.
Gauthier blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Gauthier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weiss's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weiss is looking to break free of the clinch but Gauthier has double underhooks. #TD2#
Gauthier has picked Weiss up - he's going for a ride! Gauthier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Weiss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gauthier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gauthier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Weiss tries to get to full guard but Gauthier has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gauthier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gauthier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gauthier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gauthier gets a double leg takedown into Weiss's guard.
Gauthier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gauthier pushes down on Weiss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gauthier works his way into full mount!
Gauthier controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
David Gauthier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gauthier misses with a head shot.
Gauthier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Weiss is looking to get to half guard.
Gauthier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gauthier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gauthier throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Weiss can't escape the position.
Gauthier controlling the pace for now.
Weiss is desperately trying to improve his position but Gauthier has a good base and remains in mount.
Gauthier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gauthier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gauthier unloading with bombs!#T3#
Gauthier controlling the pace for now.
Gauthier thowing shots but they're missing.
Gauthier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gauthier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gauthier misses with a head shot.
Weiss looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
What can Weiss do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Gauthier thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Gauthier is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Weiss knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Weiss for a finish.
Gauthier controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Weiss right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gauthier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Weiss's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gauthier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gauthier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weiss, pushing him back against the cage.
Gauthier is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Gauthier jumps guard and drags Weiss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gauthier holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gauthier is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gauthier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gauthier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gauthier stopping the sweep attempt from Weiss.#T1##SU2#
Gauthier stands and steps away. Weiss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weiss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Gauthier rushes Weiss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gauthier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
Weiss swings wildly with an uppercut but Gauthier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gauthier.
Weiss misses with a punch on the inside.
Weiss is trying to push Gauthier away but Gauthier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weiss looking to stall.
Weiss has had enough of the clinch but Gauthier keeps him there for the moment.#T2##TD2#
Gauthier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weiss trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Gauthier is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Weiss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gauthier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gauthier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gauthier! #REVB#
Gauthier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Gauthier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gauthier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gauthier in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Gauthier is putting a hurting on Weiss here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Gauthier tries for a kimura but Weiss is defending well.
Gauthier has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Weiss sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gauthier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weiss has a hand on Gauthier's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gauthier takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Weiss is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gauthier wants to finish this one by submission but Weiss is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gauthier.
Weiss is trying to reverse the position but instead Gauthier has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Weiss do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lionel Weiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Gauthier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
More stalling from Gauthier.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Gauthier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gauthier 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Gauthier!
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