Gaethje vs. Gomi

Justin Gaethje raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Gomi while Jason Herzog recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Takanori Gomi is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.

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Round 1
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Gaethje and Gomi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!


Takanori Gomi is opening up on Gaethje and raining down combinations!
Gaethje's corner looks worried!


Gaethje fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!


Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Gomi
Gaethje tries to open up Takanori Gomi's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gomi in the side of the head
Gomi's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!


Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Gomi
Gaethje throws a few hammer fists to the face of Takanori Gomi
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Left cheek


The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Gomi
Good looking punches from Justin Gaethje on the ground
They could take their toll on Gomi.
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Left eye


Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Gomi
Gaethje moves on the ground
Justin Gaethje moves to side mount


The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gaethje is taking this opportunity to rest.


Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gaethje looks to be in very good shape.
Gaethje breaths deeply while on the ground


Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gaethje has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Justin Gaethje looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Justin Gaethje slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Justin Gaethje is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.


Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gaethje positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gomi's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Right cheek


The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gaethje positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gomi's being punished here!


The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
You can see Gomi's blood making stains in the mat.
Gomi tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!


Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gomi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Jason Herzog knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Justin Gaethje turns out the lights for Gomi! What an astonishing KO by Gaethje!

Winner is Justin Gaethje by KO (Elbow) at 2:31 Round 1

Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/18 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s

Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 113 s
What a huge upset! Justin Gaethje is the winner!

Not even a flash, just simply beat the hell out of him.