UFC-Rotterdam results: Thibault Gouti picks up much-needed win in impressive fashion

ROTTERDAM – After suffering a pair of first-round losses during a disappointing three-fight losing streak, Frenchman Thibault Gouti extracted a measure of revenge against Andrew Holbrook by securing his own first-round TKO.

The lightweight bout kicked off the action for Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 115 event, which streamed live on UFC Fight Pass from Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

It was Holbrook who was seeking a takedown early while the two went back-and-forth in the standup game, but Gouti defended well and also threatened with knees when his opponent changed levels. As they continued to strike, it was Gouti who landed a crushing high kick, sending Holbrook to the floor despite the blow being partially blocked.

Turtling on the floor, Holbrook somehow survived the early onslaught and crawled to his feet, but Gouti wasn’t done. A non-stop barrage of punches continued, and referee Neil Hall had no choice but to wave off the contest at the 4:28 mark of the first frame.

Gouti (12-3 MMA, 1-3 UFC) picked up his first UFC win with the result. Holbrook (12-3 MMA, 2-3 UFC) now has two consecutive defeats.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 115 results include:

• Thibault Gouti def. Andrew Holbrook via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:28

For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 115, check out the UFC Events section of the site.