Live Blogging: UFC Lincoln: Gaethje vs. Vick: Main Card 08/25/2018

UFC Lincoln: Gaethje vs. Vick: Main Card

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Mixed Martial Arts’. Tonight it is UFC Lincoln: Gaethje vs. Vick: Main Card. In Tonight’s Main Card there are 6 fights at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE.

Erik Anders vs. Tim Williams (Middleweight Bout):

In this Middleweight Bout, Erik Anders takes on Tim Williams. Both are Americans. Anders comes in with a record of 10-1, while Williams comes in with a record of 15-4.

Anders is known for as a knockout specialist, while Williams is more about submissions. Anders is better than Williams in accuracy, defense, and absorbs fewer strikes.

As far as the Tale of the Tape, Williams is an inch taller, a one-inch reach advantage. While Anders has an inch leg reach advantage.

John Moraga vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Flyweight Bout):

In this Flyweight Bout, John Moraga takes on Deiveson Figueiredo. Moraga comes in with a record of 19-6, while Figueiredo comes in with a record of 14-0.

Figueiredo is the known for his knockouts, while Moraga is the better at submissions. Moraga lands more significant strikes and better at defense. While Figueiredo is more accurate and absorb fewer strikes per minute.

As far as the Tale of the Tape, Moraga is an inch taller. Figueiredo has reached in both arm and leg reach.

Jake Ellenberger vs. Bryan Barberena (Welterweight Bout):

In this welterweight bout has a pair of Americans. Jake Ellenberger takes on Bryan Barberena. Ellenberger comes in with a record of 31-14, while Barberena comes in with a record of 13-5.

Both fighters are known for knocking people out. Barberena lands more strikes and is more accurate. While Ellenberger is a better defender and absorbs fewer strikes. Ellenberger is the better grappler.

As as far as the Tale of the Tape, Barberena has advantages in height and reach.

Courtney Casey vs. Angela Hill (Strawweight Bout):

In this Women’s Strawweight Bout, Courtney Casey takes on Angela Hill. Casey comes in with a record of 7-5, while Hill comes in with a record of 8-4.

Hill is known for her knockouts. While Casey is diverse in knockouts and submission. Hill lands more strikes per minute, is more accurate, and is better defender. Casey absourbs fewer strikes per minute. Hill defends takedowns, but Casey average more submissions.

As far as the Tale of the Tape, Casey has advantages in height and reach.

Co-Main Event: Michael Johnson vs. Andre Fili (Featherweight Bout):

In the Co-Main Event, it is a featherweight bout between Michael Johnson and Andre Fili. Johnson comes in with a record of 18-12, while Fili comes in with a record of 18-5.

Johnson lands more siginicant strikes and has a slight edge in defense. While Fili is more accurate and absorbs fewer strikes per minute. As for grappling, Fili has a better takedown average and more submissions. While Johnson is more accurate in takedowns and defended.

As as far as the Tale of the Tape, Fili has advantages in height, reach. While Johnson has advantages in leg reach.

Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. James Vick (Lightweight Bout):

In the Main Event, is a pair of American Lightweights, Justin Gaethje takes on James Vick. Gaethje comes in with a record of 18-2, while Vick comes in with a record of 13-1.

Gaethje lands more significant strikes and is more accurate. Vick is better at defense and absorbs fewer strikes than Gaethje.

As far as the Tale of the Tape, Vick has advantages in height, reach, and leg reach.

It is UFC Lincoln: Gaethje vs. Vick: Main Card, coming up shortly.

Event Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE
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Erik Anders vs. Tim Williams (Middleweight Bout):
Anders is in blue trunks. While Williams is in white trunks.

Round 1:
:1:53: Anders following Williams by the cage. 
:1:02: Williams leg sweeps Anders, Anders nearly falls. 
:20: Williams takes down Anders. 
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Williams wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
:3:39: After more cornering by Anders, Williams takes down Anders. 
:2:47: Anders starting to hit Williams, with some strikes.
:2:15: Anders blocks a takedown.
:1:41: Williams gets back up. 
:1:32: Anders pins Williams to the cage. 
:1:15: Anders connects with a left punch.
:49: Anders with a punch-knee combo.
:09: Anders throws a combo, after Williams hesitates to throw a punch.
:00: The end of Round 2.
My Guess: Anders wins Round 2. 10-9.
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Round 3:
:4:25: Anders lands a punch on Williams, puts Williams to the ground.
​:3:58: Williams gets back up. 
:3:20: Williams with a punch.
:3:00: Williams with leg kick, but Anders counters with a punch.
:2:25: Anders lands a jab on Williams.
:1:50: Anders guards a takedown by Williams.
:30; Williams lands a round fists.
:28: Anders lands a strike on Williams, . 
:17: Just as Williams gets back up, Anders lands a kick to Williams' Jaw. Ref stops the fight.
Result: Anders wins by KO/TKO.

Anders: (11-1)
Williams: (15-5)
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John Moraga vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Flyweight Bout):

Moraga is in blue trunks. While is in gold trunks.
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Round 1:
:4:48: Moraga lands a leg sweep.
:4:21: Moraga lands another lef sweep.
:3:13: Figueiredo has an uppercut blocked.
:3:30: Moraga lands some strikes on Figueiredo.
:2:48: Figueiredo takes down Moraga. 
:1:52: Ref stops Moraga from using toes on fence.
:1:10: Moraga trying to grab a leg of Figueiredo.
:25: Figueiredo had a leg too.
:00: The End of Round 1.

Round 1 Result: Narrowly Figueiredo wins Round 1 10-9.
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Round 2:
:4:55; Moraga with a kick to the body of Figueiredo. 
:4;00: Figueiredo takes down Moraga. 
:3:20: Moraga is opened up by the left eye.
:2:19: Figueiredo lands a punch, that puts Moraga on the ground. Moraga counters to get back up.
:1:52: Figueiredo lands a punch, that puts Moraga on the ground. Figueiredo attacks Moraga. Ref stopps the fight.
Result: Deiveson Figueiredo wins by KO/TKO.

Moraga: (19-7)
Figueiredo: (15-0)

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MLB Scores:
NFL Scores:

Jake Ellenberger vs. Bryan Barberena (Welterweight Bout):
​Ellenberger is in black trunks. While Barberena is in gold trunks.

Round 1:
:4:47: Ellenberger with a punch to Barberena. 
:4:20: Ellenberger with a punch to Barberena.
:3:20: Barberena with a punch to Ellenberger.
:3:00: Barberena knocks Ellenberger down, with a punch.
:2:34: Barberena with some punches to force the Ref to stop the fight.
Result: Barberena wins by KO/TKO.

After the Fight, Jake Ellenberger announces his retirement, by putting down the gloves at the center of the Octagon. 

​Ellenberger: (31-15)
Barberena: (14-5)

Courtney Casey vs. Angela Hill (Strawweight Bout):
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Casey is in the gray trunks. While Hill is in black trunks.

Round 1:
:4:40: Hill moving all over the place.
:3:45: Hill takes down Casey.
:3:14: Hill with a leg kick.
:2:55: Casey with a leg kick.
:2;45: Casey with a leg kick, but Hill with a punch.
:2:20: Casey with some combos.
:2:08: Hill with a punch.
:1:40: Casey witha  takedown attempt, succeeds to takedown on Casey.
:1:10: Hill has Casey with an armbar. 
:53: Casey gets out of armbar, with a pounding move.
:28: Hill with a knee, to the nose of Casey.
:10: Hill hits Casey with a punch to the face.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Hill wins Round 1, 10-9.
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Round 2:
:4:13: Casey with a combo of punches, turn into a takedown attempt.
:3:40: Casey with some punches.
:3:30: Hill with a leg kick.
:3:18: Hill with a jab.
:3:08: Casey failed on a takedown attempt.
:2:54: Casey with a combo of punches.
:2:39: Casey with a jab.
:2:22: Hill guards a takedown by Casey, on the cage.
:1:44: Hill counters with a leg kick.
:1:25: Hill with a combo.
:57: Both fighters trade kicks.
:45: Casey with a leg kick.
:12: Hill with a combo. 
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Hill wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
:3:44: Hill with a punch that tags Casey, a little bit.
:3:07: Casey with a combo of punch and kick.
:2:17: Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
:2:00: Hill with some blood to the nose.
:1:42: Casey with a combo that almost took out Hill.
:1:19: Hill with a jab.
:54: Both fighters trading strikes.
:14: Hill with a counter.
:00: The End of the Fight.
My Guess: Casey wins Round 3, 10-9. Hill wins the fight 29-28.

Result: Casey wins by Split Decision.
Casey: (8-5)
Hill: (8-5)

NWSL Scores:

​​​Co-Main Event: Michael Johnson vs. Andre Fili (Featherweight Bout):

Johnson is in black trunks. while Fili is in the blue trunks.

Round 1: 
:4:30: Fili kicks the
:4:18: Ref stops the fight with a poke in the eye by Fili.
:4:10: Fight continues.
:3:35: Fili with some kick combos. 
:2:55: Johnson with a kick.
:2:50: Fili's kick to the head, blocked by Johnson.
:2:18: Both fighters trade strikes. 
:1:53: Fili misses round kick.
:1:30: Johnson with a punch to the chin.
:55; Both fighters trade kicks.
:46: Johnson blocks Fili kick to the head.
:33: Johnson with a left punch.
:22: Johnson with a leg kick.
:16: Fili with a kick to the side.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Johnson wins Round 1. 
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Round 2: 
:4:20: Fight stops, due to Johnson kicks Fili in the cup area.
:4:20: Fight continues.
:3:33: Fili with a takedown.
:3:22: Johnson picks Fili back up off the mat. 
:3:06: Fili trying to put rear naked choke on Johnson, who is standing.
:2:37: Fili got Johnson in rear naked choke, but Johnson got out.
:2:06: Fili has Johnson in rear naked choke, gets Johnson on the mat, by the cage.
:1:40: Johnson got out of one rear naked choke.
:1:00: Johnson gets out of possible rear naked choke.
:38: Johnson trying to get out of the grappling of Fili.
:10: Johnson gets out of comprimising position.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Fili wins Round 2.
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Round 3: 
:4:50: Fili with a leg kick.
:3:58: Fili with a takedown.
:3:20: Both fighters back up off the mat.
:2:38: Fili with a kick to the head, that was blocked by Johnson.
:2:07: Fili misses a round kick to the head. 
:1:50: Fili fails to takedown Johnson.
:1:14: Johnson blocks a head kick by Fili.
:45: Johnson has Fili pinned to the cage.
:05: Fili with a head kick.
:00: The End of Round 3 and the Fight.
My Guess: Fili wins Round 3. Fili wins the fight 29-28. 

Result: Michael Johnson wins by split decision. 
​Johnson: (19-12)
Fili: (18-6)

Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. James Vick (5-Round Lightweight Bout):
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Gaethje is in black trunks. While Vick is in blue trunks.

Round 1:
:4:35: Vick starts off with some kicks.
:3:55; Gaethje had Vick pinned to the cage.
:3:31: Gaethje lands Vick with a right, to end the fight.
Result: Gaethje defeats Vick by KO/TKO.
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