Post by The Sandmen on Jan 19, 2021 22:03:53 GMT -5
Gabriel Gonzaga looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Miocic while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gonzaga and Miocic move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Stipe Miocic is taking the best of the fight.
Inside leg kick from Miocic
that goes awry.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic won't budge, forcing Gonzaga to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic fakes some punches
Gonzaga ties him up.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic leans back...
He clobbers Gabriel Gonzaga's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. 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.
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stipe Miocic didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Miocic
Gonzaga tries to jump to side mount.
Stipe Miocic jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Stipe Miocic throws a flurry of punches at Gonzaga...
A lot of them are hitting Gonzaga's face
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Stipe Miocic throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Gonzaga is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Deep breaths from Gabriel Gonzaga who tries a hammer punch to Miocic's ribs.
That hit Miocic who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Stipe Miocic on the ground
They could take their toll on Gonzaga.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is moving on the ground...
Gonzaga tries to counter Miocic's moves on the ground.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Stipe Miocic hovers above Gonzaga
Good punches to Gonzaga's body.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gonzaga is holding Stipe Miocic's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic shows great balance while pushing away Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Gonzaga seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Gabriel Gonzaga! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miocic sprawls and remains on his feet.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gonzaga looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Gonzaga is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
Not a desiderable position that Miocic is in now. Gabriel Gonzaga is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gabriel Gonzaga jumps and scissors Stipe Miocic's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Stipe Miocic's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Gabriel Gonzaga remains on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga kicks his legs trying to keep Stipe Miocic away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
Miocic leans out of the way.
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Miocic launches a kick to Gonzaga's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga kicks his legs trying to keep Stipe Miocic away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Miocic launches a kick to Gonzaga's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Crisp uppercut by Gonzaga followed by a hard jab
Stipe Miocic stumbles back.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stipe Miocic sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
surprises Gonzaga!
Gabriel Gonzaga just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Miocic quickly defends.
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
Gonzaga staggers backwards. Miocic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Gonzaga's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left Gonzaga staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left Gonzaga staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Stipe Miocic is taking the best of the fight.
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches towards Gonzaga's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Gabriel Gonzaga receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Gonzaga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stipe Miocic embrace and tries to move away...
Stipe Miocic pushes Gonzaga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gabriel Gonzaga is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Stipe Miocic gets the advantage
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
1:27 Round 2 and Miocic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stipe Miocic fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gonzaga's face!
Gonzaga's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gonzaga has a small cut in his Left eye
Gonzaga seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Miocic
He is not able to do it
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
Miocic doesn't allow him!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Gonzaga's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stipe Miocic sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Stipe Miocic leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gonzaga
Miocic shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic pushes Gabriel Gonzaga againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gonzaga cannot escape Stipe Miocic's clinch! Stipe Miocic is just brutalizing Gonzaga with punches time and time again!
That brutal impact left Gonzaga laid out on the mat! Stipe Miocic's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punches) at 2:45 Round 2
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 189 s
Ferocious staredown by Miocic while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Gonzaga and Miocic move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Stipe Miocic is taking the best of the fight.
Inside leg kick from Miocic
that goes awry.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic won't budge, forcing Gonzaga to pull guard.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miocic is trying to counter now!
Stipe Miocic fakes some punches
Gonzaga ties him up.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic leans back...
He clobbers Gabriel Gonzaga's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. 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.
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stipe Miocic didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Miocic
Gonzaga tries to jump to side mount.
Stipe Miocic jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Stipe Miocic throws a flurry of punches at Gonzaga...
A lot of them are hitting Gonzaga's face
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Stipe Miocic looks to counter!
Stipe Miocic throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Gonzaga is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Deep breaths from Gabriel Gonzaga who tries a hammer punch to Miocic's ribs.
That hit Miocic who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Stipe Miocic on the ground
They could take their toll on Gonzaga.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is moving on the ground...
Gonzaga tries to counter Miocic's moves on the ground.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is in closed guard... Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground!
Stipe Miocic uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Stipe Miocic hovers above Gonzaga
Good punches to Gonzaga's body.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Gonzaga is holding Stipe Miocic's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stipe Miocic shows great balance while pushing away Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Gonzaga seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stipe Miocic fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Gabriel Gonzaga! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miocic sprawls and remains on his feet.
Stipe Miocic is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gonzaga looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stipe Miocic's punches
Gonzaga is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
Not a desiderable position that Miocic is in now. Gabriel Gonzaga is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gabriel Gonzaga jumps and scissors Stipe Miocic's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Stipe Miocic's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Gabriel Gonzaga remains on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga kicks his legs trying to keep Stipe Miocic away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
Miocic leans out of the way.
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Miocic launches a kick to Gonzaga's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Gabriel Gonzaga kicks his legs trying to keep Stipe Miocic away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Miocic is standing while Gonzaga is on the ground on his back
Miocic launches a kick to Gonzaga's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Crisp uppercut by Gonzaga followed by a hard jab
Stipe Miocic stumbles back.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stipe Miocic sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stipe Miocic can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
surprises Gonzaga!
Gabriel Gonzaga just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Miocic quickly defends.
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Nice punches from Stipe Miocic.
Gonzaga staggers backwards. Miocic wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Gonzaga's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left Gonzaga staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
Miocic wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
That punishment by Stipe Miocic has left Gonzaga staggered! Stipe Miocic should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Stipe Miocic is taking the best of the fight.
Stipe Miocic launches a few punches towards Gonzaga's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Gabriel Gonzaga receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Gonzaga doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Stipe Miocic embrace and tries to move away...
Stipe Miocic pushes Gonzaga forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miocic goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gabriel Gonzaga is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Stipe Miocic gets the advantage
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
1:27 Round 2 and Miocic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stipe Miocic fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gonzaga's face!
Gonzaga's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gonzaga has a small cut in his Left eye
Gonzaga seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Miocic
He is not able to do it
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
Miocic doesn't allow him!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Miocic is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Hard blow to Gonzaga's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stipe Miocic sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Gonzaga clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Stipe Miocic leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gonzaga
Miocic shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic pushes Gabriel Gonzaga againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gonzaga cannot escape Stipe Miocic's clinch! Stipe Miocic is just brutalizing Gonzaga with punches time and time again!
That brutal impact left Gonzaga laid out on the mat! Stipe Miocic's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punches) at 2:45 Round 2
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 2/8 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 237 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 189 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!