Post by The Sandmen on Jun 4, 2020 8:54:16 GMT -5
Kamaru Usman looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Justin Gaethje glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Usman and Gaethje move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Justin Gaethje and Usman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gaethje steps forward
Kamaru Usman catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Justin Gaethje throws a looping right hand...
Usman moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Usman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Justin Gaethje pushes away Usman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Usman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Usman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Usman circles out and slips free of Justin Gaethje's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Justin Gaethje is opening up on Usman and raining down combinations!
Usman's corner looks worried!
Nice punch by Justin Gaethje
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kamaru Usman tries a middle kick
Gaethje blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gaethje's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kamaru Usman!
Gaethje is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kamaru Usman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gaethje blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Justin Gaethje's cheek! Gaethje stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Usman is standing while Gaethje is on the ground on his back
Usman cartwheels towards Gaethje!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Justin Gaethje.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman looks to pass to mount...
Usman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of Usman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Usman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman isolates Justin Gaethje's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Justin Gaethje is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Usman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
Gaethje holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Gaethje's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Gaethje in half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Usman
Gaethje launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Usman is covering himself! Gaethje tries to force the situation and Usman clumsily gives his back!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Gaethje's cheek from the guard.
Justin Gaethje uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gaethje is in rear mount over Usman
Gaethje tries to get a hook in!
Usman rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Usman has Gaethje controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Usman manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gaethje
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Justin Gaethje
tags Usman.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Usman launches a furious low kick!
Gaethje blocks.
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Gaethje staggers backwards. Usman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Gaethje pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gaethje decides to launch some tentative punches
Usman launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gaethje with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Usman!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Usman is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Justin Gaethje seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Justin Gaethje shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kamaru Usman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Justin Gaethje! Usman tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Usman is unable to lock that and Gaethje breaks the lock
Gaethje is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Usman's jaw!
Brutal combination from Justin Gaethje!
Usman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Usman launches a furious low kick!
Gaethje receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and launches himself over Justin Gaethje
Great move by Usman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Usman pushes Justin Gaethje againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gaethje cannot escape Kamaru Usman's clinch! Kamaru Usman is just brutalizing Gaethje with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Justin Gaethje postures up and launches another series of punches!
Usman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Justin Gaethje's offensive.
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gaethje is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje is launching some bone breaking punches to Usman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Kamaru Usman's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Gaethje doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kamaru Usman embrace and tries to move away...
Kamaru Usman pushes Gaethje forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Usman is trying to counter now!
Kamaru Usman locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Justin Gaethje slips his head out and ends up in Kamaru Usman's guard.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Usman
Gaethje tries to open up Usman with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Usman blocks a few elbows and now Justin Gaethje will have to look for another option here.
Usman is trying to counter now!
Gaethje is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Usman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gaethje struggles and frees his leg!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Usman tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Usman tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Kamaru Usman tries to pass Justin Gaethje's guard...
Kamaru Usman passes momentarily but Justin Gaethje sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Usman tries to cover his face,
Usman has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Usman is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of Usman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Usman's side.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Usman tries to escape from closed guard...
Usman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Kamaru Usman is cooling the fight on the ground
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Usman sits over his knees and pushes away Gaethje's leg!
Kamaru Usman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman looks to mount Justin Gaethje...
Kamaru Usman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman tries to open Gaethje's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kamaru Usman. Gaethje is unable to cover himself now!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Usman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
Gaethje hold his own hand and breaks Usman's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Gaethje uses his strength to keep Gaethje at a disadvantage
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman attempts to trap Justin Gaethje in his guard.
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Gaethje
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Usman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Usman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gaethje can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gaethje launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Usman's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Low kick by Kamaru Usman to maintain his distance.
That hits Justin Gaethje's ankle
Usman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Usman is clinching with Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje pushes away Usman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Usman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje tries to take Kamaru Usman down... Usman stumbles backwards and Justin Gaethje launches a few punches...
Kamaru Usman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gaethje clumsily fails here and it's time for Kamaru Usman to fight back!
Kamaru Usman tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Gaethje ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Justin Gaethje chases Usman and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Usman steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Usman launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gaethje stops that one with his ribs!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kamaru Usman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Gaethje staggers backwards. Usman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Justin Gaethje throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gaethje pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Gaethje launches a rapid series of punches
taking Usman from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Usman's Nose is beginning to swell
Justin Gaethje is opening up on Usman and raining down combinations!
Usman's corner looks worried!
Usman moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Justin Gaethje checks the kick.
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Usman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kamaru Usman slightly pushes Gaethje into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gaethje dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Usman from the ground!
Kamaru Usman paws at Gaethje.
Gaethje answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje has found an opening in the defense of Usman, launching a big hook
Kamaru Usman steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Usman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Kamaru Usman
that nearly tags Gaethje.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Justin Gaethje fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Usman's chin
Usman's Chin is beginning to swell
Justin Gaethje closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gaethje pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Justin Gaethje.
Usman staggers backwards. Gaethje wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Justin Gaethje!
Usman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Usman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Usman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gaethje doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Usman launches a furious hook!
Gaethje ducks under and pushes Kamaru Usman creating some space.
Gaethje tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Justin Gaethje!
You can see Kamaru Usman's head being snapped backwards!
Usman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kamaru Usman's Chin
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kamaru Usman, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Justin Gaethje runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Kamaru Usman who almost cannot stand!
One after another Justin Gaethje is punishing Usman! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Usman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Superb haymaker by Usman
Gaethje manages to move aside
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
Usman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gaethje.
Kamaru Usman tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje has found an opening in the defense of Usman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Usman is wobbling!
Usman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Usman has a small cut in his Chin
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Kamaru Usman is a bloody mess!
Usman stumbles backwards staggered and Justin Gaethje launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Usman is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Usman's Forehead is beginning to swell
Usman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Gaethje launches a kick to Usman's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Gaethje launches a kick to Usman's thigh
Loud pop!
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Gaethje moves backwards and gestures for Kamaru Usman to stand up.
Kamaru Usman is on his feet again.
Inside leg kick from Gaethje
that lands on Kamaru Usman's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Usman steps backwards away from Justin Gaethje. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Justin Gaethje throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Usman's chin! That stops Usman in his tracks!
Usman has a small cut in his Left eye
Usman looks to be in very good shape.
Usman pushes Justin Gaethje and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Usman pushes Justin Gaethje and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is a bloody mess!
Justin Gaethje and Usman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Justin Gaethje fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Usman's chin
Usman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gaethje can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Gaethje is connecting with a few punches
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A high kick from Justin Gaethje
glances off Usman.
Hard blow to Usman's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can see Usman's blood making stains in the mat.
Usman is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje shows great balance while pushing away Kamaru Usman
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Justin Gaethje.
Usman staggers backwards. Gaethje wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kamaru Usman continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quick hook by Kamaru Usman
Good shot! Gaethje has reasons to be worried.
Gaethje's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje launches a hook to the body
Bang! Usman stops that one with his ribs!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gaethje.
It looks like Usman was hit by a bus!
Quick hook by Kamaru Usman
glances off Gaethje's arms.
Usman misses a step and Justin Gaethje sees an opportunity to counter him!
Justin Gaethje tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Gaethje cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Usman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kamaru Usman's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
You can see Usman's blood making stains in the mat.
Justin Gaethje launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Usman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kamaru Usman's cheek! Usman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Justin Gaethje Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Kamaru Usman is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Justin Gaethje turns out the lights for Usman! What an astonishing KO by Gaethje!
Usman's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Justin Gaethje by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 25/38 (66%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 69/87 (79%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/27 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 285 s
Usman was starting to walk away with this one, but then Gaethje caught him with a punch-flurry, stunned him up real good, then took over and got the finish not long afterwards.
Justin Gaethje glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Usman and Gaethje move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Justin Gaethje and Usman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gaethje steps forward
Kamaru Usman catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Justin Gaethje throws a looping right hand...
Usman moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Usman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Justin Gaethje pushes away Usman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Usman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Usman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Usman circles out and slips free of Justin Gaethje's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Justin Gaethje is opening up on Usman and raining down combinations!
Usman's corner looks worried!
Nice punch by Justin Gaethje
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Kamaru Usman tries a middle kick
Gaethje blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gaethje's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Bone shattering straight right hand from Kamaru Usman!
Gaethje is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kamaru Usman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gaethje blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Justin Gaethje's cheek! Gaethje stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Usman is standing while Gaethje is on the ground on his back
Usman cartwheels towards Gaethje!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Justin Gaethje.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman looks to pass to mount...
Usman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of Usman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Usman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman isolates Justin Gaethje's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Justin Gaethje is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Usman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
Gaethje holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Gaethje's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Gaethje in half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Usman
Gaethje launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Usman is covering himself! Gaethje tries to force the situation and Usman clumsily gives his back!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Gaethje's cheek from the guard.
Justin Gaethje uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gaethje is in rear mount over Usman
Gaethje tries to get a hook in!
Usman rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Usman has Gaethje controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Usman manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gaethje
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Justin Gaethje
tags Usman.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Usman launches a furious low kick!
Gaethje blocks.
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Gaethje staggers backwards. Usman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Gaethje pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gaethje decides to launch some tentative punches
Usman launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gaethje with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Usman!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Usman is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Justin Gaethje seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Justin Gaethje shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kamaru Usman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Justin Gaethje! Usman tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Usman is unable to lock that and Gaethje breaks the lock
Gaethje is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Usman's jaw!
Brutal combination from Justin Gaethje!
Usman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Usman launches a furious low kick!
Gaethje receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and launches himself over Justin Gaethje
Great move by Usman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Usman pushes Justin Gaethje againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gaethje cannot escape Kamaru Usman's clinch! Kamaru Usman is just brutalizing Gaethje with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Justin Gaethje postures up and launches another series of punches!
Usman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Justin Gaethje's offensive.
Kamaru Usman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gaethje is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje is launching some bone breaking punches to Usman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Kamaru Usman's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Gaethje doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kamaru Usman embrace and tries to move away...
Kamaru Usman pushes Gaethje forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Usman is trying to counter now!
Kamaru Usman locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Justin Gaethje slips his head out and ends up in Kamaru Usman's guard.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Usman
Gaethje tries to open up Usman with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Usman blocks a few elbows and now Justin Gaethje will have to look for another option here.
Usman is trying to counter now!
Gaethje is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Usman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gaethje struggles and frees his leg!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Usman tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Usman tries to cover his face,
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Kamaru Usman tries to pass Justin Gaethje's guard...
Kamaru Usman passes momentarily but Justin Gaethje sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Usman tries to cover his face,
Usman has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Usman is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Kamaru Usman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of Usman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Usman's side.
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Gaethje
Usman tries to escape from closed guard...
Usman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Kamaru Usman is cooling the fight on the ground
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Gaethje
Usman sits over his knees and pushes away Gaethje's leg!
Kamaru Usman is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman looks to mount Justin Gaethje...
Kamaru Usman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Kamaru Usman tries to open Gaethje's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kamaru Usman. Gaethje is unable to cover himself now!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Usman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
Gaethje hold his own hand and breaks Usman's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Gaethje uses his strength to keep Gaethje at a disadvantage
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Usman
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman attempts to trap Justin Gaethje in his guard.
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Gaethje
He succeeds!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Usman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Usman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gaethje can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gaethje launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Usman's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Low kick by Kamaru Usman to maintain his distance.
That hits Justin Gaethje's ankle
Usman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Usman is clinching with Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje pushes away Usman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Usman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje tries to take Kamaru Usman down... Usman stumbles backwards and Justin Gaethje launches a few punches...
Kamaru Usman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gaethje clumsily fails here and it's time for Kamaru Usman to fight back!
Kamaru Usman tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Gaethje ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Justin Gaethje chases Usman and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Usman steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Usman launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gaethje stops that one with his ribs!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kamaru Usman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nice punches from Kamaru Usman.
Gaethje staggers backwards. Usman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Justin Gaethje throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gaethje pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Gaethje launches a rapid series of punches
taking Usman from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Usman's Nose is beginning to swell
Justin Gaethje is opening up on Usman and raining down combinations!
Usman's corner looks worried!
Usman moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Justin Gaethje checks the kick.
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Usman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Kamaru Usman slightly pushes Gaethje into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gaethje dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Usman from the ground!
Kamaru Usman paws at Gaethje.
Gaethje answers with solid punches!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje has found an opening in the defense of Usman, launching a big hook
Kamaru Usman steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Usman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Kamaru Usman
that nearly tags Gaethje.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Justin Gaethje fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Usman's chin
Usman's Chin is beginning to swell
Justin Gaethje closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gaethje pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Justin Gaethje.
Usman staggers backwards. Gaethje wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Justin Gaethje!
Usman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Usman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Usman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gaethje doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Usman launches a furious hook!
Gaethje ducks under and pushes Kamaru Usman creating some space.
Gaethje tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Justin Gaethje!
You can see Kamaru Usman's head being snapped backwards!
Usman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Kamaru Usman's Chin
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Kamaru Usman, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Justin Gaethje runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Kamaru Usman who almost cannot stand!
One after another Justin Gaethje is punishing Usman! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Usman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Superb haymaker by Usman
Gaethje manages to move aside
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kamaru Usman's punches
Usman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gaethje.
Kamaru Usman tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje has found an opening in the defense of Usman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Usman is wobbling!
Usman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Usman has a small cut in his Chin
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Kamaru Usman is a bloody mess!
Usman stumbles backwards staggered and Justin Gaethje launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Usman is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Usman's Forehead is beginning to swell
Usman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Gaethje launches a kick to Usman's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Gaethje launches a kick to Usman's thigh
Loud pop!
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Gaethje moves backwards and gestures for Kamaru Usman to stand up.
Kamaru Usman is on his feet again.
Inside leg kick from Gaethje
that lands on Kamaru Usman's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Usman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Usman steps backwards away from Justin Gaethje. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Justin Gaethje throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Usman's chin! That stops Usman in his tracks!
Usman has a small cut in his Left eye
Usman looks to be in very good shape.
Usman pushes Justin Gaethje and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Usman pushes Justin Gaethje and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is a bloody mess!
Justin Gaethje and Usman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Justin Gaethje fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Usman's chin
Usman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gaethje can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Gaethje is connecting with a few punches
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A high kick from Justin Gaethje
glances off Usman.
Hard blow to Usman's mid-section, he seems hurt
You can see Usman's blood making stains in the mat.
Usman is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje shows great balance while pushing away Kamaru Usman
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Nice punches from Justin Gaethje.
Usman staggers backwards. Gaethje wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kamaru Usman continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Quick hook by Kamaru Usman
Good shot! Gaethje has reasons to be worried.
Gaethje's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje launches a hook to the body
Bang! Usman stops that one with his ribs!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gaethje.
It looks like Usman was hit by a bus!
Quick hook by Kamaru Usman
glances off Gaethje's arms.
Usman misses a step and Justin Gaethje sees an opportunity to counter him!
Justin Gaethje tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Gaethje cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Usman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kamaru Usman's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
You can see Usman's blood making stains in the mat.
Justin Gaethje launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Usman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kamaru Usman's cheek! Usman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kamaru Usman seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Gaethje is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Justin Gaethje Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Kamaru Usman is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Justin Gaethje turns out the lights for Usman! What an astonishing KO by Gaethje!
Usman's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Justin Gaethje by KO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 25/38 (66%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 69/87 (79%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/12 (33%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/27 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 285 s
Usman was starting to walk away with this one, but then Gaethje caught him with a punch-flurry, stunned him up real good, then took over and got the finish not long afterwards.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!