Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Apr 15, 2016 11:45:06 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Justin Gaethje chants all around the place!
Ferocious staredown by Formiga while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Justin Gaethje looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Formiga is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Formiga and Gaethje move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jussier Formiga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaethje is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Gaethje's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Gaethje
Formiga tries to improve position.
Gaethje adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Gaethje
Formiga is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Gaethje throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jussier Formiga
Solid shots!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Justin Gaethje in his guard...
Justin Gaethje keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gaethje tries to stand up!
Formiga doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jussier Formiga. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Formiga shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gaethje goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Gaethje
Jussier Formiga tries to open Gaethje's guard...
Gaethje breaks the lock and covers himself from Formiga's punches
Formiga misses a step and Justin Gaethje sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Justin Gaethje fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Formiga's face!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Justin Gaethje tries to better his position on the ground...
Gaethje is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gaethje tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gaethje launches a hook to the body
Bang! Formiga stops that one with his ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Justin Gaethje!
Formiga ducks under...
Gaethje launches a furious hook!
That hits Formiga's chin like a wrecking ball! Formiga loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gaethje is standing while Formiga is on the ground on his back
Gaethje moves backwards and gestures for Jussier Formiga to stand up.
Jussier Formiga is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gaethje tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gaethje is clinching with Formiga.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje tries to take Jussier Formiga down... Formiga stumbles backwards and Justin Gaethje launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Formiga's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje tries to take Jussier Formiga down... Formiga stumbles backwards and Justin Gaethje launches a few punches...
Jussier Formiga dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gaethje throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Formiga is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje shows great balance while pushing away Jussier Formiga
Gaethje tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Justin Gaethje!
Formiga is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Formiga has a small cut in his Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jussier Formiga is measuring Gaethje with his jab.
Gaethje isn't fazed.
Gaethje pushes Jussier Formiga and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Formiga!
Justin Gaethje chases Formiga and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Formiga steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Justin Gaethje turns out the lights for Formiga! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Formiga's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jussier Formiga's Right cheek
Winner is Justin Gaethje by KO (Punches) at 4:49 Round 1
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 41,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 120 s
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1945,6
Clinch Damage 45,6
Ground Damage 437
Time on the ground 109 s
Ok.... I picked Gaethje, but THAT I wasn't expecting. Wild.
Ferocious staredown by Formiga while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Justin Gaethje looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Formiga is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Formiga and Gaethje move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jussier Formiga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaethje is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Gaethje's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Gaethje
Formiga tries to improve position.
Gaethje adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Gaethje
Formiga is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Gaethje throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jussier Formiga
Solid shots!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga tries to roll to his side and trap Justin Gaethje in his guard...
Justin Gaethje keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gaethje tries to stand up!
Formiga doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jussier Formiga. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Formiga shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jussier Formiga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gaethje goes down.
Jussier Formiga is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Formiga
He succeeds!
Jussier Formiga is in closed guard over Gaethje
Jussier Formiga tries to open Gaethje's guard...
Gaethje breaks the lock and covers himself from Formiga's punches
Formiga misses a step and Justin Gaethje sees an opportunity to counter him!
Formiga is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jussier Formiga!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Justin Gaethje fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Formiga's face!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Justin Gaethje tries to better his position on the ground...
Gaethje is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Formiga tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Jussier Formiga
Jussier Formiga doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Gaethje tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gaethje launches a hook to the body
Bang! Formiga stops that one with his ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Justin Gaethje!
Formiga ducks under...
Gaethje launches a furious hook!
That hits Formiga's chin like a wrecking ball! Formiga loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gaethje is standing while Formiga is on the ground on his back
Gaethje moves backwards and gestures for Jussier Formiga to stand up.
Jussier Formiga is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gaethje tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gaethje is clinching with Formiga.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje tries to take Jussier Formiga down... Formiga stumbles backwards and Justin Gaethje launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Formiga's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje tries to take Jussier Formiga down... Formiga stumbles backwards and Justin Gaethje launches a few punches...
Jussier Formiga dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gaethje throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Formiga is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje shows great balance while pushing away Jussier Formiga
Gaethje tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Justin Gaethje!
Formiga is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Formiga has a small cut in his Left cheek
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jussier Formiga is measuring Gaethje with his jab.
Gaethje isn't fazed.
Gaethje pushes Jussier Formiga and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Formiga!
Justin Gaethje chases Formiga and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Formiga steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Justin Gaethje turns out the lights for Formiga! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Formiga's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jussier Formiga's Right cheek
Winner is Justin Gaethje by KO (Punches) at 4:49 Round 1
Statistics: Jussier Formiga
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 41,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 120 s
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1945,6
Clinch Damage 45,6
Ground Damage 437
Time on the ground 109 s
Ok.... I picked Gaethje, but THAT I wasn't expecting. Wild.