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Event:
CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje clobbers Wilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaethje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson 's head.
Gaethje connects with the punch.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilson .
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Gaethje sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaethje scores with a head kick. Wilson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaethje finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson 's head.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson shoots for a takedown but Gaethje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Gaethje scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Gaethje 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.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaethje connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wilson scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Gaethje is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaethje has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Gaethje's legs - danger averted.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Gaethje is looking to control Wilson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaethje avoid being mounted?
Gaethje wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gaethje has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gaethje tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gaethje really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.#T3#
Wilson prevents Gaethje from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaethje manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Wilson tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Gaethje is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gaethje is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaethje takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gaethje trying to control but Wilson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gaethje lands a head shot.
Gaethje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaethje wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaethje closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gaethje lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson 's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Gaethje to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaethje lands a high kick!
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Gaethje.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Gaethje is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson .
#T1#
Gaethje is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson passes to full mount! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaethje is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Gaethje to control.#SUB#
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaethje has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gaethje tries to improve his position but Wilson has taken his back! Wilson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gaethje tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wilson pushes Gaethje away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Wilson ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Cejudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Gaethje does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Cejudo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Gaethje lands a head kick!
Gaethje throws a head kick but Cejudo moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cejudo.
Gaethje lands with a kick to the temple. Cejudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Cejudo takes it in his stride.
Gaethje scores with a nice head shot.
Gaethje lands with a cross. #ROC2#Cejudo is rocked!
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejudo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Cejudo blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje lands with a kick to the temple. Cejudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cejudo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Cejudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Cejudo takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Cejudo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaethje to the mat! Gaethje manages to get full guard.
Gaethje is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cejudo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cejudo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cejudo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cejudo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaethje is trying to control the position but Cejudo postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gaethje. Those never looked like landing.
Cejudo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
A left lands for Gaethje.#TD#
Cejudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaethje's guard.
Cejudo 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.
Cejudo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaethje for as long as he can get away with.
Cejudo stands and throws Gaethje's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cejudo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cejudo just content to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Cejudo has hold of Gaethje's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gaethje tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cejudo cranks the arm and Gaethje screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gaethje, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Henry Cejudo!
A determined Henry Cejudo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
GDL 98: Alvarez VS Scott
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Money avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gaethje darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Gaethje coming out on top.#CL2#
Money moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gaethje wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money has Gaethje pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Money scores with a nice short uppercut.
Money tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaethje really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money slowing the pace effectively.
Money trying to land knees to the body.
Money leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Gaethje is trying to drag Money to the mat but Money just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaethje is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Money breaks the clinch.
Money has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaethje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick by Gaethje misses
and Gaethje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
A jab lands there for Gaethje.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Money rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Money back to the cage. Gaethje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gaethje misses with a straight right.
Money is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Money tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Money.
Gaethje scores with a head kick.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaethje.
Gaethje stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Money avoids the head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Money's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Money wants to land a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range.
A head kick by Gaethje misses #CL2#
and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Money is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gaethje looking to throw knees to the head but Money is blocking nicely.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Money gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Gaethje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money stalling in the clinch.
Gaethje fails to pull guard.
Money stalling.
Gaethje is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Money taking a breather.
Gaethje has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Money as Gaethje tries to tie him up.
Money lands a knee to the body.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Money is defending well.
Money lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Gaethje has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Gaethje's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gaethje throws a head kick but Money moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaethje.
Gaethje cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gaethje misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Money counters with a crisp one two that drops Gaethje! Money thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gaethje to his feet! Gaethje is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gaethje is rocked!
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaethje counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gaethje is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gaethje covering up! Money comes in with a big uppercut and Gaethje goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Money!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Money made sure he mentioned ALPHAwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Fox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaethje misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaethje checks a leg kick.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Gaethje. #CL#
Gaethje tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Gaethje loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje catches Fox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaethje misses with a straight left.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaethje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Fox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Gaethje.#T1#
Fox throws a one two combo.
Gaethje with a hook.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Fox rushes Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaethje scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely. #CL#
Fox darts in and clinches Gaethje up against the cage.
I was talking to Fox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gaethje looking to stall.
#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaethje throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Gaethje.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaethje swivels and escapes.
Gaethje looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stat Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaethje takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses.
Gaethje throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Fox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Fox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaethje is trying to stand up here but Fox is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fox seems to be working for a kimura but Gaethje defends the submission attempt.
Gaethje trying to hold on to Fox's head to control him but Fox postures up.
#T4#
Fox content to control rather than advance.
Fox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaethje's head.
Fox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fox prevents Gaethje from improving his position.
Fox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khabib Gaethje will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gaethje throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Fox moves into the clinch.
Fox goes for a takedown attempt but Gaethje pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fox throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fox throws a head kick but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje swinging wildly here.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox throws a series of punches but Gaethje avoids them all with ease.
Fox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaethje circles away.
Gaethje throws a fast counter high kick but Fox manages to duck under it in time.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Fox shoots and misses
and Gaethje counters with a head kick. That will keep Fox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stat Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
A head kick from Gaethje lands but Fox takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Gaethje.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFox.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Gaethje uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fox has time to react.
Fox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaethje.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Fox tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gaethje manages to circle out of the way.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Fox knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fox slips a straight right by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Gaethje keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Gaethje gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Gaethje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Gaethje scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gaethje counters with a two punch combo.
Gaethje lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Fox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Fox gets a clinch.
Gaethje is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaethje is trying to break free.
Gaethje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Fox has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaethje uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gaethje drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fox! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Gaethje seems a little lost for a moment, as Fox dominates the positioning.#SU#
Fox decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fox has a takedown stuffed.
Gaethje plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Gaethje. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaethje.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Gaethje throws a jab when Fox was well out of range.
Gaethje misses with a hook.
Fox takes one to the side of the head.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Gaethje breaks away and moves out of range.
Stat Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Gaethje tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaethje tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Fox to work.
Gaethje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stat Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.#TD#
Fox jumps into guard, dragging Gaethje to the mat.
Fox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaethje's guard. #T2#
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gaethje defending well though.
Fox not doing much here.
#SU#
Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gaethje to stand up.
Gaethje throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Gaethje throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox is looking to counter the offense by Gaethje and move into the clinch.#CL#
Fox moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaethje drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
Fox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gaethje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Fox with that takedown attempt.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaethje tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaethje manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaethje feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaethje swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Gaethje moved out of range.
Gaethje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Fox moves out of range easily.
Gaethje bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fox's head backwards.
Fox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Fox persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaethje avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaethje 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Gaethje! |
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Event:
GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirzner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Gaethje misses #CL#
and Kirzner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Kirzner lands a nice uppercut.
Kirzner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaethje is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirzner leaning against his opponent.
Kirzner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaethje up against the cage.
A short right from Kirzner on the inside.
Kirzner keeps control of Gaethje as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirzner lands a shot to the body.
Gaethje's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje is trying to force a seperation but Kirzner has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Gaethje is trying to pull guard but Kirzner has him pressed against the cage.
Kirzner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Kirzner keeps control of Gaethje as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirzner.
Gaethje fails to pull guard.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.
Kirzner has Gaethje pressed against the cage, preventing Gaethje from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirzner lands an uppercut.
Kirzner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaethje is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kirzner - that landed with a thud.
Gaethje looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirzner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirzner lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Kirzner lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirzner.
#T2#
Kirzner leaning against his opponent.
Kirzner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirzner scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Kirzner scores with a shot to the side of Gaethje's head.
Gaethje is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirzner finish him?#BC#
Kirzner breaks from the clinch.
Kirzner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaethje is out of range and Kirzner settles back down.
Gaethje seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Gaethje.
Kirzner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje throws a lazy right hand but Kirzner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kirzner.
#TD#
Kirzner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Kirzner controlling the pace.
Kirzner drops an elbow to the side of Gaethje's head.
Kirzner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirzner not doing much here.
Gaethje trying to control from the bottom.
Kirzner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kirzner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirzner content to control rather than advance.
Kirzner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirzner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut. Kirzner saw that one coming.
Kirzner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje throws a jab when Kirzner was well out of range.
Kirzner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaethje jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Kirzner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirzner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaethje misses with a straight right.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner thuds a left hand into Gaethje's body.
Kirzner misses the jab.
Gaethje displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with the combination.
Gaethje lands a head kick. Kirzner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gaethje lands a head kick. Kirzner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirzner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kirzner jabs Gaethje to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirzner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
Gaethje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirzner tries to counter by clinching up but Gaethje breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Kirzner is out of range.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Kirzner moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaethje goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirzner prevents it.
Kirzner pushes Gaethje back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
Kirzner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Nice body punch from Kirzner - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kirzner as Gaethje tries to tie him up.
Kirzner avoiding damage as Gaethje throws knees to the body.
Gaethje tries to pull guard but Kirzner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Kirzner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaethje misses with a hook. Kirzner ducked under it nicely.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kirzner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Kirzner moves out of range easily.
Kirzner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Kirzner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirzner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirzner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaethje moves away.
Gaethje avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kirzner throws a series of punches but Gaethje avoids them all with ease.
Gaethje scores with a head kick. Kirzner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gaethje connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirzner is looking to wear down Gaethje with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirzner blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Kirzner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaethje's waist but Gaethje gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirzner off to one side.
Kirzner lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Gaethje blocks the leg kick.
Kirzner throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Kirzner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kirzner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirzner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kirzner.
Kirzner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Kirzner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kirzner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirzner prevents Gaethje from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirzner in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Kirzner dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje lands a jab to the head.
Gaethje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirzner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gaethje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kirzner has Gaethje up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirzner prevents Gaethje from breaking the clinch.
Kirzner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kirzner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gaethje is trying to force a seperation but Kirzner has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Kirzner on the inside.
Kirzner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Kirzner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Kirzner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaethje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirzner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirzner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaethje.
Kirzner lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirzner. #BC#
Kirzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
As Gaethje tries to get set, Kirzner tries to push him back and clinch up but Gaethje manages to avoid the attempt.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
Gaethje misses with a two punch combination.
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner.
#CL#
Kirzner moves into the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirzner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirzner stalling.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirzner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirzner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirzner.
Kirzner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaethje backwards.
Gaethje is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirzner has double underhooks.
Kirzner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirzner works on Gaethje's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Kirzner to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kirzner.
Kirzner stalling against the cage.
#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaethje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kirzner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Israel Kirzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Gaethje.
Kirzner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gaethje misses with some punches.
Kirzner lands with a left to the head.
Gaethje is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirzner to keep the fight standing.
Gaethje wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirzner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gaethje is trying to pull guard but Kirzner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kirzner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kirzner controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Kirzner.
#T4#
Kirzner stalling the fight.
Gaethje is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirzner is defending well.
Kirzner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaethje is defending well.
Kirzner is pressed up against the cage. Gaethje has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirzner down to the mat. Kirzner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kirzner throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kirzner. Those never looked like landing.
Kirzner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaethje manages to avoid it.
Kirzner 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 looping hook to the body misses from Kirzner. Gaethje does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kirzner has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirzner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khabib Gaethje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Kirzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirzner managing to block the knees to the body from Gaethje.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Kirzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirzner 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Kirzner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje lands a head kick!
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gaethje shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje avoids the head kick by Clay.
Clay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clay blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje lands a high kick!
Clay throws a head kick but Gaethje moves out of range.
Clay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaethje counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gaethje enables Clay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gaethje manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaethje is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Gaethje keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaethje looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clay wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaethje's guard.
Gaethje controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Gaethje is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
Gaethje looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaethje, not yet.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaethje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaethje is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clay striking off his back but it's not causing Gaethje any problems. #T3#
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaethje tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Gaethje postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaethje not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaethje content to stall in guard here.
Clay is trying to control the position but Gaethje postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khabib Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje scores with the left hand. Clay knows he should have avoided that one.
Clay shoots in and drives through. Gaethje sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clay blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
As Gaethje looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Gaethje just gets out of the way.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaethje! But no joy.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaethje cracks Clay with a good jab.
Gaethje scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaethje counters with a three punch combo that has Clay backing up. Clay nods at Gaethje to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Clay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gaethje pushes Clay off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Clay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick and Clay moves out of range easily.
Gaethje throws a sloppy head kick
and Clay counters with a series of strikes. Gaethje will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Clay shoots and misses
and Gaethje counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaethje tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaethje throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range.
Clay slips under a jab.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaethje moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tom Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaethje throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Gaethje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaethje fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clay on the side of the head.
Clay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Clay on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje lands a really nice looking cross but Clay seems unphased.
Gaethje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Clay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gaethje makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clay shoots in for a takedown but Gaethje shows good takedown defense.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaethje was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Gaethje. Those never looked like landing.
Clay shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaethje manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gaethje throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaethje throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Gaethje scores with a head kick.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaethje as he avoids it easily.
Gaethje works over Clay's head and body with a nice combination.
Clay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gaethje manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaethje shapes to counter with a head kick.
Clay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaethje scores with a sloppy right hand. Clay should have avoided that one.
Gaethje avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gaethje is looking for the big counter here.
Gaethje throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khabib Gaethje seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Gaethje scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaethje throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Gaethje keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaethje has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clay blocks a head kick by Gaethje.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Gaethje manages to avoid it.
Gaethje stuffs the takedown attempt from Clay. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaethje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Clay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clay working away.#T4#
Gaethje is looking to regain half guard here but Clay keeps moving and retains side control.
Gaethje can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaethje is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clay tries to pass to full mount but Gaethje defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Gaethje 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Clay was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gaethje misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaethje leaves Clay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick by Gaethje misses
and Clay counters with a thumping low kick.
Clay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaethje scores with a head kick.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaethje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Gaethje sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gaethje's waist but Gaethje gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clay off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaethje counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Decent striking displayed by Gaethje there.
Gaethje misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Gaethje pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaethje lands a head kick!
Gaethje connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Clay scores with a four punch combination!
Gaethje lands a jab to the head.
Gaethje throws a series of punches but Clay moves out of range. #TD#
Gaethje gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gaethje manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje presses Clay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2##TD2#
Gaethje jumps guard and drags Clay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clay wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
Clay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clay connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Gaethje looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clay is defending well. Gaethje quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clay has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gaethje celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Gaethje! |
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