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Event:
Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaethje on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaethje throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Gaethje lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jack Frost has been cut.
Gaethje slips under a jab from Frost.
Gaethje throws a big shot that misses.
Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaethje.#TD2#
Frost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaethje was covering up waiting for the punch and Frost finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gaethje is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frost dives into side control.
#REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost controls the position from side control.#T1#
Gaethje parries the strikes from Frost easily there. Frost is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gaethje to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Frost.
An elbow from Frost crashes against the mat.
Frost controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaethje is defending well. #SUB2#
Frost in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gaethje is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Frost!
Our winner, Jack Frost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartwright staying out of range there.#TD#
Cartwright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gaethje's half guard.
Gaethje wants to stand back up but Cartwright manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cartwright postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright throws an elbow but Gaethje slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gaethje dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright is staying tight to Gaethje's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright slows the pace down.
Gaethje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cartwright has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Cartwright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cartwright lands an elbow.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Gaethje is defending the strikes.
Cartwright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Cartwright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cartwright scoring with punches from side control.
Cartwright 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.
Gaethje takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaethje can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cartwright wants to finish this one by submission but Gaethje is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cartwright.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
Cartwright looking to finish Gaethje with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaethje!
Cartwright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright looking to control but Gaethje is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Cartwright working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cartwright is landing with some decent strikes but Gaethje is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright cracks Gaethje with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Cartwright.
Gaethje looks winded!
Gaethje is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount and Gaethje is in trouble!
Gaethje is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright raining down shots from the mount!
Gaethje takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cartwright lands a big elbow - Gaethje is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Gaethje is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Punchy Cartwright!
During a confident post fight interview, Punchy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje cracks Montgomery with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Regal Montgomery has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Gaethje. No joy for Montgomery on that attempt.
Montgomery throws a series of strikes that have Gaethje backpedaling.
Donk. Gaethje catches Montgomery right on the button with a cross.
Montgomery moves out of range as Gaethje strikes.
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montgomery is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gaethje.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaethje is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Gaethje circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Montgomery closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Montgomery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaethje, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery slows the pace down. #SUB#
Montgomery tries for a kimura but Gaethje is defending well.
Montgomery trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away. #T1##SUB#
Montgomery is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gaethje is trying to escape and Montgomery transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gaethje is forced to tap! Nice work there by Montgomery! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery! |
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Event:
Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Gaethje cracks Dead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaethje.
Gaethje slips a jab from Dead.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gaethje! But no joy.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Dead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaethje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Dead lands a left and a right that send Gaethje crashing to the mat, dazed. Dead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gaethje is rocked!
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Dead rattles Gaethje with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gaethje tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dead dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gaethje stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Better Dead! |
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Event:
Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Yourz clinches up with Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage.
Gaethje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yourz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gaethje blocks the elbow strike.
Yourz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gaethje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yourz lands a nice elbow.
Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yourz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gaethje's brow. #BC2#
Gaethje breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Yourz clinches.
Yourz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaethje avoids it.
Gaethje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaethje tries to circle away but Yourz has him pinned against the cage.
Yourz lands an elbow inside that Gaethje shrugs off.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.
Gaethje working aggressively here.
Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.
Gaethje takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
#T1#
Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yourz tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaethje avoids the damage to the body.
Gaethje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yourz's elbow.
Gaethje doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaethje blocks the elbow strike.
Gaethje is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yourz.
Yourz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
Gaethje can't break the clinch.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.
Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Gaethje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Yourz clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Gaethje's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yourz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Yourz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yourz.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaethje's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaethje misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gaethje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Yourz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gaethje avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yourz lands a nice elbow.
Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
#T3##BC2#
Gaethje's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yourz tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Yourz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.#CL#
Yourz clinches up with Gaethje and pushes him back against the cage.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yourz misses with an elbow strike.
Yourz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaethje.
Yourz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yourz pushes off an throws an elbow but Gaethje leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gaethje misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yourz misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gaethje fails to land.
Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gaethje looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Gaethje scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Gaethje managing to block the knees to the body from Yourz.
Gaethje blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Gaethje breaks the clinch.
Yourz tries to clinch up but Gaethje circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje swats away the attempt to clinch by Yourz.#CL#
Yourz moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yourz misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Yourz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gaethje's defenses.
Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Gaethje working aggressively here.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yourz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaethje lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Love Yourz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yourz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yourz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaethje swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yourz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaethje to score with a decent uppercut.
Yourz wants to clinch up but Gaethje keeps it at a distance.
Yourz tries to clinch up.
Gaethje now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Yourz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yourz misses with an elbow strike.
Gaethje blocks the elbow strike.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gaethje lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaethje.
Yourz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaethje can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaethje.
Gaethje avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Gaethje as the two fighters clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Gaethje breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaethje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yourz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaethje swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaethje throws the left hand but Yourz avoids the punch easily.
Gaethje is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yourz moves to clinch but Gaethje breaks away
and Gaethje counters with a crisp right that sends Yourz to the canvas! Gaethje follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje throws a jab when Zivojinovic was well out of range.
Gaethje throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivojinovic.
Zivojinovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zivojinovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zivojinovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaethje circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaethje cracks Zivojinovic with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Zivojinovic clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje lands a left hand.
Gaethje lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zivojinovic is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaethje working some nice short punches in the 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!
Gaethje is working Zivojinovic over against the cage.#T1#
Gaethje lands a shoulder strike.
Zivojinovic fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Gaethje pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaethje digs a good hook to Zivojinovic's body.
Zivojinovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gaethje counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaethje throws an overhand right that drops Zivojinovic like a sack of potatoes! Gaethje dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Koskinen misses with a left hand
letting Gaethje counter with a right hand.
Gaethje works the jab nicely.
Koskinen misses with a double jab.
Koskinen takes a swing at Gaethje's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Gaethje drops Koskinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Koskinen looks back up at him and smiles so Gaethje waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Koskinen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Killian Koskinen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Koskinen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gaethje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 4
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaethje misses with an uppercut.
Gaethje misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Holliday misses its target.
Gaethje is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Gaethje throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Holliday to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaethje looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
It looked like Holliday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gaethje throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
Gaethje throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Holliday tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Gaethje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaethje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaethje ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Holliday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaethje takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaethje takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Gaethje had a free shot at his head there.
Gaethje throws an off balance right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday lands a two punch combo.
Holliday scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Gaethje misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Gaethje rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a nice body shot.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaethje throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Holliday. That snapped Gaethje's head back.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Holliday connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Gaethje clobbers Holliday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gaethje misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holliday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Gaethje misses with a looping right.#T4#
Gaethje slips under a jab.
Holliday lands with a good body shot.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Gaethje moves out of range.
Holliday slips under a jab.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaethje.
Holliday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holliday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gaethje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Holliday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gaethje thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eric Holliday is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaethje misses with a body shot
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Gaethje throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Gaethje throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
Holliday throws a shot to the body.
Gaethje lunges at Holliday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holliday's hand.
Gaethje misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaethje.
Gaethje throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Gaethje rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
Holliday swings for the body but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaethje throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaethje misses with a looping right.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaethje was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
The fighters circling - Gaethje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Gaethje jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
Gaethje throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaethje throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
Holliday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaethje.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaethje misses the target.
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaethje swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holliday scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Gaethje jabs Holliday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaethje scores with a jab. Holliday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gaethje throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaethje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holliday slips a straight right by Gaethje.
As Gaethje looks to move away, Holliday throws a big counter combo but Gaethje just gets out of the way.
Holliday catches Gaethje with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holliday is looking to wear down Gaethje with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gaethje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaethje throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Gaethje throws a sloppy body shot
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Gaethje throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Gaethje misses.
Holliday throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gaethje on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Gaethje misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Holliday tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Gaethje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaethje.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gaethje counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaethje misses with a hook
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Holliday dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaethje scores with a body shot.
Gaethje avoids the body shot from Holliday.
It seemed like Gaethje was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holliday slips under a jab.
Gaethje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Holliday blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaethje takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Holliday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gaethje.
Gaethje connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gaethje throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.#T1#
Good exchange - Gaethje coming out on top.
Gaethje throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje misses with a right hand
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Gaethje keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaethje.
Gaethje throws an off balance right hand
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaethje thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Gaethje misses. #T2#
Gaethje keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Gaethje.
Gaethje missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Gaethje.
Holliday misses with a hook.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaethje misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Holliday to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaethje misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Holliday is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Gaethje throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gaethje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Holliday misses.
Gaethje throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaethje takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaethje missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaethje misses with a right hand
enabling Holliday to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday 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.#T4#
A lazy left from Holliday finds it's target.
Gaethje is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaethje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaethje.
A telegraphed right hand from Holliday misses the target.
Gaethje looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gaethje connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gaethje lands with a cross. #ROC2#Holliday is rocked!
Gaethje misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Holliday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Gaethje.
Well Holliday 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Eric Holliday!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Justin Gaethje!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Eric Holliday!
Eric Holliday wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 3
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Hinnant shoots for a takedown but Gaethje saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD2#
Gaethje cracks Hinnant with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hinnant looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gaethje finish him?
#ROC2#Hinnant is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cannon Hinnant has been cut.
Hinnant closes the distance and clinches up with Gaethje, looking for a takedown. Hinnant pushes Gaethje against the cage but Gaethje circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Hinnant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaethje sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hinnant's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hinnant's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 2
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Norton looks to land a combination but Gaethje avoids it well.
Gaethje was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Gaethje.
Gaethje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Gaethje swings widly with a right hand
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaethje throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Norton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gaethje doesn't seem phased though.
Gaethje throws a lazy uppercut
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaethje throws a combination that misses
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaethje doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton slips under a jab from Gaethje.
Gaethje gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaethje cracks Norton on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Norton falls backwards against the cage. Gaethje follows up with more strikes that drop Norton to his knees. Gaethje keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Norton! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gaethje! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1069 Round 1
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Thorinson tries to clinch
and Gaethje counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorinson tries to clinch but Gaethje is having none of it.
Thorinson moves in looking to clinch but Gaethje pushes him off.
Gaethje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gaethje bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thorinson's head.
Thorinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaethje sprawls well. He's pushed Thorinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thorinson closes the distance but Gaethje moves to the side
and Gaethje connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Thorinson is rocked!
Gaethje stuns Thorinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Thorinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaethje pounces like a tiger and cracks Thorinson with a vicious hook! Thorinson is down but not out! Gaethje follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Justin Gaethje! |
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