I can't call anybody out after a split-decision win. Opponents Justin Gaethje and James Vick face off during the UFC weigh-in on August 24, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. tweet. Fight Night Lincoln's Angela Hill talks about what sets her apart from other UFC strawweights as she gets set to take on Cortney Casey this Saturday night on FS1. 1 Justin Gaethje vs. James Vick Odds. Leading up to his fight with James Vick, Vick taunted Gaethje saying he was punch drunk and chinny. However, things would quickly change for him. The Colorado native called out former interim champion Tony Ferguson next. After an apocalyptic three week wait since the last UFC event, I’m glad to get back to my degenerate ways on Saturday night. The loss snaps a two-fight win streak for Fili. 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Details about UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. I took everything he said personal. 5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5) 1:27 In his first fight, he justified all the hype when stopped Michael Johnson after a hard-fought, back-and-forth fight. PFL 2021 heavyweight preview: Does Fabricio Werdum still have what it takes to win a championship? Justin Gaethje vs James Vick Justin Gaethje entered the promotion as a highly touted fighter. According to Fightmetric, Johnson comfortably outlanded Fili in strikes 65 to 37 but had to fight off a rear-naked choke attempt in the second round. He got my back, but I defended it well. He had been outspoken in recent years, demanding a high-profile fight. I am the least fake person in this sport. But I’m not any less confident in myself and my skillset. sms. PFL women's lightweight preview: Can anyone stop Kayla Harrison? Round: UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on August 25, 2018 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Watch Justin Gaethje knockout James Vick with one-punch ahead of UFC Philadelphia By Dan Hiergesell @DH_MMA Mar 30, 2019, 9:00am EDT Share this story We did what we had to do. Would heavyweights rival McGregor's buzz? As Ellenberger got to his feet, he tried one last haymaker of a right hand, but Barberena slipped it and caught him again. Gaethje and James Vick had a tense build-up to their fight in 2018, which left Gaethje promising that his opponent would pay for all the trash talk. Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2018; UFC Fight Night 135 Performance of the Night; Gaethje KO/TKO Round 1. Related Videos. UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje went into Saturday's matchup against James Vick in need of a win. Ellenberger, 33, symbolically placed his gloves in the center of the Octagon. I see punches. Kevin MacDonald, Details: 2.4k shares 9hr ago UFC. Gaethje first came into contact with mixed martial arts (MMA) as a freshman at the University of Northern Colorado, when he wrestled Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters such as Georges St-Pierre, Clay Guida and future opponent Donald Cerrone. I take everything personal. I've got to get back to my coaches, work on the game plan and go from there. Here are my breakdowns for the bouts on UFC Fight Night 135 that I think are worth betting. Veteran welterweight Jake Ellenberger (31-15) announced his retirement from MMA, following a first-round TKO loss to Bryan Barberena (14-5). ", Barberena scores knockout, Ellenberger announces retirement. And for Johnson, it was his first victory since September 2016. UFC Fight Night 135 - Gaethje vs. Vick pits Justin The Highlight Gaethje vs James The Texecutioner Vick fight in Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States on Aug 25, 2018. Barberena hurt Ellenberger with a short right cross on the feet and dropped him along the fence with a follow-up left hook. Punch to Head In Clinch. Conor McGregor's manager to Dustin Poirier: Going public about … view 7 images “I got caught early, and I can’t blame anybody but myself,” he told MMAjunkie Radio. 2020/10/13 2018/08/26 by ATBF Editorial Board. This means that Gaethje, who began near-even with Vick at -115 has since moved out to +135 with Bovada. Aug 19, 2018. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight bruisers Justin Gaethje and James Vick will clash TONIGHT (Aug. 25, 2018) at UFC Fight Night 135 inside Pinnacle Bank Arena in … Ellenberger retires after having faced some of the best of his era, including names such as Carlos Condit, Jake Shields, Diego Sanchez, Rory MacDonald, Robbie Lawler and Josh Koscheck. More News . Justin Gaethje def. pin. 7 of 15 10 of 20 46% 50% 3 of 8 3 of 9 2 of 3 5 of 8 2 of 4 2 of 3 6 of 14 10 of 20 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 1 0 of 0 Significant Strikes Justin Gaethje James Vick Landed by target Avg. It's what we do. Erstklassige Nachrichtenbilder in hoher Auflösung bei Getty Images "This game is unforgiving, man," Gaethje said. share. Vick, of Mineral Wells, Texas, sees a four-fight win streak come to an end. Justin Gaethje prepares to fight James Vick in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Pinnacle Bank Arena on August 25, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Two judges awarded the featherweight contest to Johnson 29-28, while a third had it 30-27 in favor of Fili. "I knew I had to stay in here and be tough," Johnson said. "I learned from my last fight with his teammate [a loss to Darren Elkins]. James Vick, UFC Fight Night 135, August 25, 2018 It took Gaethje just 87 seconds to dismantle the trash-talking Texan James Vick with a thunderous right hand at UFC 135 in Nebraska. 3:54. It was a satisfying result for the 29-year-old Gaethje, who went back and forth with Vick in the media in recent weeks. Justin Gaethje and James Vick are set to throw down over five-rounds in the UFC Lincoln main-event headliner so with that in mind, we take a look at what exactly is on the line for both men. Johnson picks up first win at featherweight. Drew Dober vs. Jon Tuck. Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2018-08-25, good exchanges between Justin Gaethje and James Vick: it gets three stars (UFC Performance of the Night). The overhand right was a beautiful shot, and it sent Vick sprawling to the canvas with his eyes glazed over. UFC lightweight James Vick has replaced Al Iaquinta in a UFC Fight Night main event against Justin Gaethje on Aug. 25 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Justin Gaethje . Known for his ultra-aggressive fighting style, Gaethje marched through Vick's attempts to keep him at bay with straight kicks. Bellator's light heavyweight tournament keeps former champ Ryan Bader motivated at 205. Related Videos. Tony Ferguson says he 'got too one-dimensional,' explains transformation for UFC 262 17k shares 12hr ago UFC. James Vick at UFC Fight Night 135: Best photos. Justin Gaethje made short work of James Vick in their UFC Fight Night lightweight bout on Saturday, as Gaethje knocked out Vick at 1:27 of the opening round. Donald Cerrone, Edson Barboza, James Vick, Justin Gaethje, Michael Johnson, Tony Ferguson, UFC 254, Featured, News, UFC. After improving his grades, Gaethje made his amateur debut during the pre-season of his sophom… He struggled during the later years of his career, falling to a 2-9 record in his last 11 bouts. KO/TKO UFC Fight Night 135 – Justin Gaethje vs. James Vick – Betting Predictions. send. He moved down from the lightweight division earlier this year. Ferguson already is scheduled to face Anthony Pettis later this year, however, at UFC 229 in October. Just incase you needed reminding of how explosive a fighter Justin Gaethje is! Gaethje (19-2) snapped a two-fight skid in emphatic fashion at UFC Fight Night in Lincoln, Nebraska, as he knocked out Vick with a crushing overhand right at 1:27 of the opening round. 50% High 80% Avg. Justin Gaethje defeats James Vick via KO/TKO at 1:27 of Round 1 #83. Ellenberger tried to score a takedown to slow things down, but Barberena sprawled on the attempt. “I got a big opportunity, and I frickin’ blew it, and it sucks. Everything you need to know about UFC 261: Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2. Ideally, one in which he didn't sustain much damage. Justin Gaethje James Vick 1 0 7 10 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick Aug. 25, 2018 … Time: 50% High 80% Avg. Real or Not: Masvidal's last title chance? Method: Just incase you needed reminding of how explosive a fighter Justin Gaethje is! PFL light heavyweight preview: Seven fighters to make PFL debut in 2021, No title at stake, but Conor McGregor's fighting legacy will be on the line at UFC 264, Ferguson-Pettis now co-main event at UFC 229. Justin Gaethje v James Vick – UFC Fight Night. Justin Gaethje has risen up the lightweight rankings and is within striking distance of a title shot should he beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, 250 (nobody knows yet). It was Gaethje's fourth UFC appearance in a span of 14 months -- three of which were knock-down, drag-out affairs. "That could easily be me right now. "You can talk all the crap you want about me. Best Bet and Prediction. The fight was definitely close, and it came down to the third round. Referee: Time format: Fili, who fights out of Team Alpha Male, threw a handful of dangerous head kicks, but he failed to match Johnson's output of leg kicks and straight left hands. shares. 2018 MMA fight – Justin Gaethje vs James Vick – full fight Video UFC FN 135. Saturday was his first opportunity to compete in a UFC main event, in 11 appearances with the company. James Vick . email. After starting at -115, James Vick’s odds have since crashed into -155 at BetOnline as many believe his size will cause problems for Justin Gaethje. James Vick official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Welterweight fighter from United States. I take them on the forehead, and I'm not going to take them moving backwards.". Although it was a tough result in the fight itself, Ellenberger got to announce his retirement from a 13-year professional career in his home state of Nebraska, where he also attended college. 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