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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gautier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gautier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clay staying out of range there.
Gautier misses with a wild combination.
Clay tries to counter with a clinch but Gautier shakes him off and moves away.
Gautier throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gautier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Clay connects with a leg kick.
Gautier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD2#
Clay cracks Gautier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gautier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clay finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gautier misses with a series of wild punches.
Gautier thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Gautier throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gautier throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gautier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Gautier finds it's target.
Gautier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clay stuns Gautier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Gautier throws a poor cross that misses
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gautier.
Gautier throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Clay counters with a nice right hand that sends Gautier toppling to the canvas! Gautier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clay finish him?!#ROC2#Gautier is rocked!#CUT2#Trebor Gautier's cut is getting worse.
Gautier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gautier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clay backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay slips a straight right by Gautier.
Clay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gautier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gautier.
#T4##KD2#
Clay sends Gautier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clay is motioning to the referee to let Gautier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Gautier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gautier throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Gautier seems to have got his legs back now.
Trebor Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay cracks Gautier with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Clay! |
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Event:
WFC 29: Halkias v Price
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Gautier moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Gautier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gautier takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Gautier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knuckles scores with a nice strike.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gautier square on the jaw! Damn, Gautier is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Brick Knuckles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Gautier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorgard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thorgard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thorgard lands a really nice looking cross but Gautier seems unphased.
#TD#
Thorgard drives through with a takedown into Gautier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gautier wants to stand but Thorgard is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorgard works over Gautier with some ground and pound from guard.
Gautier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorgard is controlling him.
Thorgard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gautier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thorgard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier wants to get back to his feet but Thorgard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorgard is working Gautier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Gautier is looking to stand up but Thorgard isn't so interested in that idea.
Thorgard tries to free his leg and advance position but Gautier is retaining full guard.
Thorgard prevents Gautier from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thorgard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gautier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorgard throws a one two combo.
#CUT#That has opened up Trebor Gautier's cut even more.
Thorgard wobbles Gautier with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Thorgard dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Gautier to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexei Thorgard!
Alexei Thorgard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 21: Brunson vs Smith
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Gautier clinches up against the cage.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmer can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier lands a shot to the body.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmer blocking some punches.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier pushes Simmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Simmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Gautier gets through Simmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gautier scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Simmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simmer blocking some punches.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Simmer's head.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmer wants a takedown but no success here.
Gautier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gautier lands with a left to the head.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Simmer.
Gautier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Gautier works on Simmer's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Gautier.
A short left from Gautier.
Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simmer backwards.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Simmer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Gautier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simmer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gautier.
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gautier lands with a right to the head.
Simmer tries to break free but Gautier pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gautier.
Simmer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gautier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trebor Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Simmer.#CL#
Gautier has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Simmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gautier moves into the clinch.
Gautier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gautier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gautier scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
A shot in the inside from Gautier.
Gautier lands a shot to the body.
Simmer looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
We've been informed that Simmer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Gautier.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gautier.
Gautier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gautier lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Simmer is rocked!
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier lands a nice uppercut.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Simmer.
Gautier pushes Simmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gautier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gautier closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gautier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
A short uppercut from Gautier.
A short uppercut from Gautier.
Simmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Gautier finish him?
Gautier takes a shot to the head.
Simmer seems to have recovered his senses.
Gautier gets through Simmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gautier lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gautier.
Trebor Gautier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gautier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simmer blocks an uppercut.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gautier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gautier.
Still in the clinch, Gautier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gautier.
Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gautier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier lands a shoulder strike.
Gautier 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.
Gautier lands a left hand.
Simmer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
#KD#
Gautier drops Simmer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simmer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Gautier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Simmer with a big uppercut! Simmer tries to clinch up but Gautier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Simmer to the mat! Simmer covers up and Gautier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trebor Gautier!
A very excited looking Trebor Gautier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Charlie Simmer had this to say: 'Time go home, I guess. '. |
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Event:
WFC 17: Brunson vs Lacasa
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
Gautier tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Gautier is looking to clinch.
Cartwright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gautier doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Gautier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Gautier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartwright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt
and Gautier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Callum Cartwright has been cut.#CL#
Gautier rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartwright controls his hands.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Trebor Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gautier is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gautier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Gautier.
Gautier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gautier lands a left hand.
Gautier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gautier to keep the fight standing.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Gautier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Gautier misses with some punches.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Gautier.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Gautier misses with a body punch.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Gautier.
Gautier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright has Gautier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gautier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gautier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gautier cracks Cartwright with a nice body shot.
Cartwright looks winded!
Gautier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright jumps guard but Gautier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Gautier.
Gautier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Gautier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gautier.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright has Gautier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gautier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gautier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Gautier.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gautier.
Gautier scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gautier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gautier scores with a shoulder strike.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Gautier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gautier walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Gautier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Gautier's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gautier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Gautier tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Gautier tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Gautier tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Gautier tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gautier defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Cartwright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gautier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gautier defends it well.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Cartwright tries to counter it with a takedown but Gautier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gautier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gautier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gautier moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Gautier fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier tries to clinch up.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Gautier.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
Gautier wants to clinch but Cartwright slips to the side
and Gautier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Gautier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gautier continues to drive forward.
Gautier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gautier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Gautier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gautier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gautier tries to clinch
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Gautier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trebor Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Cartwright.
Gautier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Gautier lands with a right to the head.
Cartwright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Gautier.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.#T2#
Gautier misses with some punches.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Gautier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
Trebor Gautier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gautier working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gautier walks away with a smile on his face. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gautier moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Gautier avoids it easily.#CL#
Gautier has managed to clinch.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
#T3#
Gautier scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Gautier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier won't allow it.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier lands with a short shot to the head.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gautier tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Gautier back against the cage.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is trying to drag Gautier to the mat but Gautier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gautier is defending well.
Gautier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Gautier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gautier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gautier.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R3##CL#
Gautier closes the distance and clinches.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gautier stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier won't allow it.
Trebor Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Cartwright.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Gautier lands with a short shot to the head.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gautier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gautier - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright jumps guard but Gautier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is trying to drag Gautier to the mat but Gautier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gautier lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gautier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Gautier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Cartwright is rocked!
Gautier lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Gautier finish him?
Cartwright blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gautier down to the mat. Gautier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trebor Gautier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gautier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gautier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Gautier.
Gautier tries to clinch up.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gautier wants to clinch.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gautier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Gautier tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Gautier is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
Gautier is looking to clinch. #CL#
Gautier clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Gautier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gautier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier lands a body shot.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gautier is defending well.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier lands a right hand.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gautier prevents it.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Gautier holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land. #KD#
Gautier drops Cartwright onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cartwright is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gautier prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gautier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
A nice left hand lands by Gautier.
Gautier lands a big right hand that drops Cartwright! The killer instinct kicks in and Gautier finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gautier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trebor Gautier!
Trebor Gautier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gautier takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
The fighters circling - Gautier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siciliani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gautier momentarily.
Gautier misses with a straight right.
A big left from Gautier misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siciliani.
Siciliani defending well as Gautier loads up on a big left hand.
Gautier misses with an uppercut. Siciliani saw that one coming.
Siciliani lands an overhand right.
Gautier walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Siciliani! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferruccio Siciliani! |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Gautier. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
Gautier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab. #TD#
Abdullah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gautier!
Gautier bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Abdullah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gautier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gautier wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axmed Abdullah . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Gautier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gautier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gautier tries to escape but Abdullah is in control.
Abdullah working the body and head with strikes.
Gautier pushes Abdullah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abdullah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abdullah lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT#It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Gautier is pushing Abdullah 's head away, looking to escape. Abdullah manages to hold on to the position though.
Gautier is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Gautier is rocked!
Gautier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Abdullah lands a strong strike to the head of Gautier. That's dazed him! Abdullah looking to finish here. Gautier is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abdullah lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axmed Abdullah !
A very excited looking Axmed Abdullah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TUF S2: Round 1, Day 1
Date: Sep 27, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Surakka pushes Gautier up against the cage in a clinch.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Surakka wants to get back to striking at distance but Gautier won't allow it.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Surakka fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Surakka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gautier just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gautier scores with a shoulder strike.
Surakka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aimo Surakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gautier misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Surakka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gautier up against the cage.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Surakka successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Gautier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Surakka, up you get! #CL#
Surakka moves into range and clinches up with Gautier.
Surakka is working for takedown but Gautier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Surakka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gautier is defending well.
Surakka prevents a body shot from Gautier. #T2##BC#
Surakka manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Gautier darts in and clinches Surakka up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Surakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surakka jumps guard but Gautier stands there with Surakka around his waist. Surakka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surakka tries to circle away but Gautier has him pinned against the cage.
Surakka tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier is controlling him.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surakka is working for takedown but Gautier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Surakka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gautier.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Surakka has Gautier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gautier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Gautier.
Surakka wants a takedown.
Gautier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Surakka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier lands a nice uppercut.
Surakka is trying to drag Gautier to the mat but Gautier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Gautier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surakka's elbow.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier struggles to land a body shot inside as Surakka controls his hands.
Surakka tries to pull guard but Gautier won't allow it.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier dominated that round.
That's time! Surakka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Surakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Gautier moves into the clinch.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gautier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Surakka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gautier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Surakka working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka can't find room to land a body shot as Gautier controls the action.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gautier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gautier tries to work over Surakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Surakka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gautier. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Surakka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Surakka is trying to force a seperation but Gautier has the dominant position.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trebor Gautier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier has him pressed against the cage.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier prevents Surakka from breaking the clinch.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Surakka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Surakka wants to break free but Gautier has control.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka. #T2#
Surakka can't get the takedown.
Surakka wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aimo Surakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gautier in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Surakka tries to pull guard but Gautier holds him up against the cage and eventually Surakka drops back down to his feet.
Gautier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surakka trying to stall but Gautier improves his position.
Gautier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Surakka tries to break the clinch but Gautier is controlling the position.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier can't find room to land a body shot as Surakka controls the action.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Surakka breaks from the clinch.
Surakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Surakka is defended easily by Gautier.#T3##CL2#
Gautier moves into the clinch.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Surakka tries a body shot but Gautier blocks it.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier tries to throw a body punch but Surakka avoids it by throwing Gautier back against the cage.
Gautier working aggressively here.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Surakka is looking to break free of the clinch but Gautier has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land. #T4#
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gautier tries to work over Surakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gautier misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Nice body punch from Surakka - that landed with a thud.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka blocking some punches.
Gautier misses with the head strike.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Surakka stalling in the clinch but Gautier improves position.
Surakka blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Surakka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gautier clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Surakka manages to break the clinch.
Gautier tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Surakka counters with a crisp one two that drops Gautier! Surakka thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gautier to his feet! Gautier is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trebor Gautier 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Surakka dives in and grabs Gautier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gautier pushes down on Surakka's head and hops out.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Surakka throws a head kick that misses.
Gautier doesn't manage to clinch there - Surakka circles away.
Gautier tries to clinch there but Surakka circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gautier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Gautier clinches up with Surakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka jumps guard but Gautier stands there with Surakka around his waist. Surakka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gautier pushes Surakka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Surakka is trying to break the clinch but Gautier is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Surakka wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aimo Surakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gautier scores with a shot to the side of Surakka's head.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier throws a head punch that misses.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
Surakka blocking some punches.
Surakka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Surakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Surakka jabs Gautier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gautier wants to clinch.
Surakka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gautier defends it nicely.
Gautier throws out a counter right but Surakka avoids it with no problem.
Surakka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gautier tries to avoid it but Surakka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gautier to the ground. Gautier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Gautier moves into range and clinches up with Surakka.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier prevents Surakka from breaking the clinch.
Gautier throws a punch but it's blocked by Surakka.
Gautier working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Surakka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gautier has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Surakka shoots in for a takedown but Gautier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gautier clinches up with Surakka and pushes him back against the cage.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
Gautier working aggressively here.
#BC#
Surakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gautier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Surakka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Surakka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Gautier clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Surakka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gautier walks away with a smile on his face. Surakka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Gautier rushes Surakka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Surakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gautier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surakka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gautier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Surakka blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surakka.
Surakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gautier misses with some punches.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gautier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Surakka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gautier tries to throw a body punch but Surakka avoids it by throwing Gautier back against the cage.
Surakka looking to throw knees to the head but Gautier is blocking nicely.
Gautier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gautier fails to land.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
Gautier has a couple of punches blocked by Surakka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gautier swings wildly with an uppercut but Surakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surakka blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trebor Gautier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gautier 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trebor Gautier! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gautier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zono manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gautier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zono's head.
Zono shoots and misses
and Gautier counters with a big right hand! Oh Zono is in trouble here! Gautier follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trebor Gautier! |
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Event:
Venom FC 1: Beginnings
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Gautier throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like David Hopper has been cut.
Hopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gautier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gautier swivels and escapes.
Hopper swinging wildly here.
Gautier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopper as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Hopper clinches.
Gautier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gautier tries for a takedown but Hopper manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier slowing the pace effectively.
Gautier wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopper won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hopper pulls guard.
Hopper looking to control.
Hopper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gautier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB2#
Hopper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gautier passes into side control.
Hopper is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hopper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopper is not content to let Gautier control the position. #SUB#
Gautier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hopper is trying to control Gautier's posture but Gautier avoids it.
Gautier prevents Hopper from escaping the position.
Hopper is not content to let Gautier control the position. #SU#
Gautier decides to stand back up. Gautier steps back and let's Hopper get back to his feet.
Hopper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gautier defends it nicely.#T3#
Gautier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trebor Gautier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gautier defends well and Hopper ends up having to push Gautier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gautier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopper manages to circle out of the way.
Hopper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gautier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopper avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopper is defended easily by Gautier.
Gautier misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopper counters with a left and a right that stings Gautier.
Gautier fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Hopper stuffs the takedown.
Hopper misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hopper as Gautier shoots in.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gautier as he avoids it easily.
Gautier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper misses with a combination
and Gautier counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gautier.
Gautier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hopper.
I think Hopper 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Trebor Gautier!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Trebor Gautier!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for David Hopper!
Trebor Gautier wins by split decision! |
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