Justin Gaethje vs. Nick Newell

Main Event | WSOF Lightweight Championship | 155 lbs
W
Gaethje defeats Newell
L
KO/TKO, Punch 3:09 Round 2 of 5, 8:09 Total
"The Highlight"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:09 R2
◀︎
▶︎
"Notorious"

Fighter Comparison

11-0-0

Climbed to 12-0
Pro
Record
11-0-0

Fell to 11-1
-410
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+310
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Lightweight
Title Challenger

Lightweight

United States
Nation

United States
Greeley
Colorado
Fights out of
Milford
Connecticut
25
+7 mos, 3 wks
Age at Fight 28
+3 mos, 2 wks, 4 days
154.8 lbs
(70.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
155.0 lbs
(70.3 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
60.0"
(152cm)
N/A Gym Fighting Arts Academy

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 427

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Newell
17%
Gaethje
83%

Bout Information

Event Poster

WSOF 11

Fight Details

  • Event: WSOF 11: Gaethje vs. Newell
  • Date: Saturday 07.05.2014 at 04:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Telis Assimenios
  • Venue: Ocean Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Bas Rutten, Mike Corey, Kenny Rice
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joey Varner
  • Gaethje Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Newell Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: WSOF Lightweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Gaethje
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