Post by The Sandman on Mar 3, 2023 0:33:12 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Colby Covington chants all around the place!
Justin Gaethje looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Colby Covington looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
Justin Gaethje comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gaethje and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tremendous strikes from Gaethje!
Some big punches are landing!
Gaethje studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje shoots for a double leg takedown!
Colby Covington sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Colby Covington who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Gaethje is eating those punches!
Gaethje's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje has a small cut in his Left cheek
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton takes a break to breathe while holding Justin Gaethje.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A punch from Justin Gaethje
whizzes past Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Colby Covington
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje works on the ground with his fingers over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Justin Gaethje for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton time to recover... 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Gaethje circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton steps forward
Gaethje feints.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Gaethje
The fighters are clinching.
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches towards Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A dirty boxing lesson by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who is trying to punish Justin Gaethje's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Gaethje react and defend his side.
Colby Covington pushes away Gaethje trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gaethje stumbles backwards and Colby Covington circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is connecting with a few punches
Colby Covington is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Justin Gaethje
that forces Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton to try and defend better.
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Justin Gaethje's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Justin Gaethje gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He is not able to do it
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Colby Covington tries to pass to half guard...
Justin Gaethje can't prevent his opponent from passing. Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton looks to work from half guard.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to move to full guard
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaks the closed guard of Justin Gaethje and moves to half guard
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
0:22 Round 2 and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Gaethje
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is eating those punches!
Colby Covington tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circles out and slips free of Justin Gaethje's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Justin Gaethje attempts to cut off Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton with punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton reels from the strikes.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Justin Gaethje is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is clinching with Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Gaethje forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Justin Gaethje embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Colby Covington is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gaethje with a double overhooks!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
He puts Gaethje in a double underhook!
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circles out and slips free of Justin Gaethje's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington launches a knee while holding Gaethje's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Gaethje in the abdomen
A solid combination from Justin Gaethje
connects with Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Justin Gaethje to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gaethje.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Justin Gaethje
land while he's on his bicycle.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Some counter punches against Colby Covington
almost hit him as he moves away.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gaethje with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A punch from Justin Gaethje
whizzes past Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Colby Covington
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to escape from the closed guard
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Colby Covington and Gaethje 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 moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton leads with a punch
Justin Gaethje evades but whiffs with a counter.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Colby Covington pushes away Gaethje trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gaethje stumbles backwards and Colby Covington circles to get the center of the cage
Bone shattering straight right hand from Colby Covington!
Gaethje is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Gaethje jabs at Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
hitting his chest.
Justin Gaethje tries a hook to the body
and hits Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton ribs hard
Some nice shots from Justin Gaethje
that stun Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje moves forward and launches a low kick.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks that.
Gaethje launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gaethje wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants nothing of that and pushes Gaethje.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Colby Covington pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton grab one of Justin Gaethje's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Justin Gaethje landed hard on his back
Crushing shot to Gaethje's body! He's holding his side
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Gaethje is on the ground on his back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and gestures for Justin Gaethje to stand up.
Gaethje climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a furious low kick!
Gaethje receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Justin Gaethje are cliched up against the cage. Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton steps for a throw
Justin Gaethje is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Justin Gaethje embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Colby Covington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Colby Covington's punches
Gaethje is on the receiving end of a great combo by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Gaethje pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gaethje steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is connecting with a few punches
A solid combination from Justin Gaethje
mostly hits air.
Colby Covington tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Colby Covington who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington slightly pushes Gaethje into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Colby Covington's punches
Gaethje is on the receiving end of a great combo by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Solid low kick from Colby Covington.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Colby Covington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some counter punches against Colby Covington
almost hit him as he moves away.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton works on the ground with his fingers over Gaethje's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Colby Covington shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Justin Gaethje is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into his guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Colby Covington tries to free his leg
Colby Covington uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gaethje's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton works on the ground with his fingers over Gaethje's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington rolls him over and takes his back!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje
Gaethje has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Gaethje launches a few weak punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks them effectively.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gaethje.
Nicely done! Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gaethje!
Gaethje adopts the turtle defense and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to launch a few punches to Justin Gaethje
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gaethje's defense
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Gaethje has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Gaethje is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Gaethje measures the resilience of Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton secures the lock while Justin Gaethje refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Colby Covington by Submission (RNC) at 3:01 Round 4
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 22/45 (49%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 22/33 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Covington very effectively wore Gaethje down and grinded out the winz.
Justin Gaethje looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Colby Covington looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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.
Justin Gaethje comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gaethje and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tremendous strikes from Gaethje!
Some big punches are landing!
Gaethje studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje shoots for a double leg takedown!
Colby Covington sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Colby Covington tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Colby Covington who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Gaethje is eating those punches!
Gaethje's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje has a small cut in his Left cheek
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton takes a break to breathe while holding Justin Gaethje.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A punch from Justin Gaethje
whizzes past Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Colby Covington
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje works on the ground with his fingers over Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Justin Gaethje for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton time to recover... 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Gaethje circle around the center of the cage.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton steps forward
Gaethje feints.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Gaethje
The fighters are clinching.
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches towards Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A dirty boxing lesson by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who is trying to punish Justin Gaethje's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Gaethje react and defend his side.
Colby Covington pushes away Gaethje trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gaethje stumbles backwards and Colby Covington circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is connecting with a few punches
Colby Covington is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Justin Gaethje
that forces Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton to try and defend better.
Colby Covington fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Justin Gaethje's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Justin Gaethje gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is taking this opportunity to rest.
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He is not able to do it
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Colby Covington tries to pass to half guard...
Justin Gaethje can't prevent his opponent from passing. Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton looks to work from half guard.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje launches a few punches to Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to move to full guard
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Colby Covington uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Colby Covington tries to take advantage...
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaks the closed guard of Justin Gaethje and moves to half guard
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Colby Covington looks to pass to mount...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
0:22 Round 2 and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward and holds Gaethje
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is eating those punches!
Colby Covington tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circles out and slips free of Justin Gaethje's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Justin Gaethje attempts to cut off Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton with punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton reels from the strikes.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and Justin Gaethje is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is clinching with Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gaethje doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Colby Covington embrace and tries to move away...
Colby Covington pushes Gaethje forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Justin Gaethje embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Colby Covington is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gaethje with a double overhooks!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to grapple
He puts Gaethje in a double underhook!
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Colby Covington tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton circles out and slips free of Justin Gaethje's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
Colby Covington shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Justin Gaethje pushes away Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton trying to keep the fight at striking range
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Justin Gaethje
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington launches a knee while holding Gaethje's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Gaethje in the abdomen
A solid combination from Justin Gaethje
connects with Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Low kick by Justin Gaethje to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gaethje.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Some counter punches against Justin Gaethje
land while he's on his bicycle.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Some counter punches against Colby Covington
almost hit him as he moves away.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gaethje with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A punch from Justin Gaethje
whizzes past Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Poorly executed technique. Colby Covington looks to counter!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Colby Covington
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He succeeds!
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to escape from the closed guard
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Colby Covington is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Colby Covington and Gaethje 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 moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton leads with a punch
Justin Gaethje evades but whiffs with a counter.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Colby Covington pushes away Gaethje trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gaethje stumbles backwards and Colby Covington circles to get the center of the cage
Bone shattering straight right hand from Colby Covington!
Gaethje is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Gaethje jabs at Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton
hitting his chest.
Justin Gaethje tries a hook to the body
and hits Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton ribs hard
Some nice shots from Justin Gaethje
that stun Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje moves forward and launches a low kick.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks that.
Gaethje launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gaethje wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants nothing of that and pushes Gaethje.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Colby Covington pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton grab one of Justin Gaethje's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Justin Gaethje landed hard on his back
Crushing shot to Gaethje's body! He's holding his side
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is standing while Gaethje is on the ground on his back
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton moves backwards and gestures for Justin Gaethje to stand up.
Gaethje climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton launches a furious low kick!
Gaethje receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Justin Gaethje is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton and Justin Gaethje are cliched up against the cage. Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton steps for a throw
Justin Gaethje is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Justin Gaethje embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton who put distance between them
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Colby Covington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Colby Covington's punches
Gaethje is on the receiving end of a great combo by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Gaethje pushes Colby Covington and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gaethje steps backwards away from Colby Covington. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The two exchange wildly
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is connecting with a few punches
A solid combination from Justin Gaethje
mostly hits air.
Colby Covington tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Colby Covington who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Justin Gaethje tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Colby Covington slightly pushes Gaethje into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Colby Covington's punches
Gaethje is on the receiving end of a great combo by Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton.
Solid low kick from Colby Covington.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton decides to launch some tentative punches
Colby Covington takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Some counter punches against Colby Covington
almost hit him as he moves away.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is trying to counter now!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton works on the ground with his fingers over Gaethje's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Colby Covington shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Justin Gaethje is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton into his guard.
Colby Covington is in closed guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Colby Covington fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton breaths deeply while on the ground
Colby Covington is in half guard over Gaethje
Colby Covington tries to free his leg
Colby Covington uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gaethje's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Colby Covington is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton works on the ground with his fingers over Gaethje's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Colby Covington tries to better his position on the ground...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Colby Covington is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Colby Covington in his guard...
Colby Covington rolls him over and takes his back!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje
Gaethje has given his back to Colby Covington who is trying to get one hook in!
Colby Covington has one hook in!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Gaethje launches a few weak punches
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks them effectively.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gaethje.
Nicely done! Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gaethje!
Gaethje adopts the turtle defense and Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to launch a few punches to Justin Gaethje
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gaethje's defense
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Gaethje has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Gaethje is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Gaethje measures the resilience of Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That RNC looks tight...
Puffy "The Puffball" Puffngton secures the lock while Justin Gaethje refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Colby Covington by Submission (RNC) at 3:01 Round 4
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 22/45 (49%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 353 s
Statistics: Colby Covington
Punches 22/33 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/3 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Covington very effectively wore Gaethje down and grinded out the winz.
