Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2018 0:52:36 GMT -5
Conor McGregor looks very relaxed.
Demetrious Johnson looks very relaxed.
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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Conor McGregor and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Conor McGregor's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Notorious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Notorious positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mighty Mouse's being punished here!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
As the fight continues it seems that Conor McGregor is taking the best of the fight.
Notorious tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Conor McGregor controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and shows Conor McGregor a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mighty Mouse uses his forearms to block the impact!
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Conor McGregor pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Conor McGregor in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson moves to half guard.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Conor McGregor tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Conor McGregor passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Notorious's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Notorious's side.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious moves on the ground
Notorious cannot take advantage in the ground
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mighty Mouse doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Right eye
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Notorious's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mighty Mouse steps backwards away from Conor McGregor. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Mighty Mouse stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Conor McGregor is coming in again!
Mighty Mouse's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right eye
Mighty Mouse throws a lazy kick
Notorious blocks and keeps his distance.
3:28 Round 1 and Mighty Mouse is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Mighty Mouse looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Conor McGregor's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mighty Mouse.
Conor McGregor tries a hook to the body
and hits Mighty Mouse ribs hard
Notorious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Conor McGregor's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Notorious leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Notorious is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Notorious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Conor McGregor in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson moves to half guard.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Conor McGregor storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Notorious doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Stand up! This is what Notorious's cornermen are shouting. Demetrious Johnson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Demetrious Johnson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Conor McGregor has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Notorious.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Conor McGregor tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Conor McGregor's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Conor McGregor landed hard on his back
Mighty Mouse is standing while Notorious is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Notorious's guard.
Notorious didn't see that coming. Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Notorious now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse tries to jump to side mount.
Conor McGregor jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Conor McGregor is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Conor McGregor looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Conor McGregor forces Demetrious Johnson to open his guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Conor McGregor slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Conor McGregor slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mighty Mouse is holding Conor McGregor's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Conor McGregor loses balance and goes to the ground.
Notorious's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson isolates Conor McGregor's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Notorious's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Conor McGregor is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Conor McGregor...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Notorious is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Mighty Mouse fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Conor McGregor's arm and tries an armbar!
Notorious struggles to free himself
Notorious hold his own hand and breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demetrious Johnson.
Conor McGregor is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Conor McGregor doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Conor McGregor jumps back and jabs
Notorious seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Mighty Mouse's face while in the clinch!
Mighty Mouse pushes Conor McGregor with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Solid shot from Demetrious Johnson to the body.
Notorious didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Notorious's body! He's holding his side
Conor McGregor moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Notorious decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Crushing shot to Notorious's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Conor McGregor
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Conor McGregor's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Conor McGregor landed hard on his back
Hard blow to Notorious's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mighty Mouse is standing while Notorious is on the ground on his back
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and gestures for Conor McGregor to stand up.
Notorious climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Notorious goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Demetrious Johnson storms over Notorious with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Notorious's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Notorious tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Notorious... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Notorious rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Demetrious Johnson circles around Notorious
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Mighty Mouse stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Conor McGregor is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Mouth
High kick from Conor McGregor!
Mighty Mouse seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Nose
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse and Conor McGregor are cliched up against the cage. Mighty Mouse steps for a throw
Conor McGregor is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson isolates Conor McGregor's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Conor McGregor is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Conor McGregor to fight back!
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Mighty Mouse breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Notorious Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Notorious's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Notorious struggles to free himself
John McCarthy breaks Demetrious Johnson's lock! This is over! Notorious didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (kimura) at 1:29 Round 3
Statistics: Conor McGregor
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 405 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 382 s
This was a very good fight. Both guys went back and forth, but not in small ways. In big ways. They kept switching momentum by big, "OMG he can finish this now" type ways. The types of streaks/combos/attacks that often end up in a finish. Andyways, in the end, DJ pulls through in what might have otherwise been a split decision.
Demetrious Johnson looks very relaxed.
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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Conor McGregor and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Conor McGregor's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Notorious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Notorious positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mighty Mouse's being punished here!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
As the fight continues it seems that Conor McGregor is taking the best of the fight.
Notorious tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Conor McGregor controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and shows Conor McGregor a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mighty Mouse uses his forearms to block the impact!
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Conor McGregor pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Conor McGregor in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson moves to half guard.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Conor McGregor tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Conor McGregor passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Notorious's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Notorious's side.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious moves on the ground
Notorious cannot take advantage in the ground
Conor McGregor gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mighty Mouse doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Right eye
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Notorious's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mighty Mouse steps backwards away from Conor McGregor. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Mighty Mouse stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Conor McGregor is coming in again!
Mighty Mouse's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right eye
Mighty Mouse throws a lazy kick
Notorious blocks and keeps his distance.
3:28 Round 1 and Mighty Mouse is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Mighty Mouse looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Conor McGregor's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mighty Mouse.
Conor McGregor tries a hook to the body
and hits Mighty Mouse ribs hard
Notorious looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Notorious is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Conor McGregor's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Notorious leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Notorious is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Notorious tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Conor McGregor is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Conor McGregor in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson moves to half guard.
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Conor McGregor storms over Mighty Mouse with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Notorious doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mighty Mouse's face with his elbows!
Conor McGregor is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Stand up! This is what Notorious's cornermen are shouting. Demetrious Johnson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Notorious launches a barrage of elbows over Mighty Mouse's face!
Demetrious Johnson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Notorious
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Conor McGregor has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Notorious.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Conor McGregor tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Conor McGregor's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Conor McGregor landed hard on his back
Mighty Mouse is standing while Notorious is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Notorious's guard.
Notorious didn't see that coming. Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Notorious now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse tries to jump to side mount.
Conor McGregor jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Conor McGregor is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Conor McGregor looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Conor McGregor forces Demetrious Johnson to open his guard.
Conor McGregor is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse attempts a triangle from bottom! Conor McGregor slips out. Mighty Mouse quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Conor McGregor slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mighty Mouse is holding Conor McGregor's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Conor McGregor loses balance and goes to the ground.
Notorious's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson isolates Conor McGregor's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Notorious's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Conor McGregor is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Conor McGregor...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Notorious tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Notorious is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Conor McGregor
Mighty Mouse fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Conor McGregor's arm and tries an armbar!
Notorious struggles to free himself
Notorious hold his own hand and breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demetrious Johnson.
Conor McGregor is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Conor McGregor doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Conor McGregor jumps back and jabs
Notorious seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Mighty Mouse's face while in the clinch!
Mighty Mouse pushes Conor McGregor with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Solid shot from Demetrious Johnson to the body.
Notorious didn't like that.
Crushing shot to Notorious's body! He's holding his side
Conor McGregor moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Notorious decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Crushing shot to Notorious's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Conor McGregor
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Conor McGregor's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Conor McGregor landed hard on his back
Hard blow to Notorious's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mighty Mouse is standing while Notorious is on the ground on his back
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and gestures for Conor McGregor to stand up.
Notorious climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Notorious goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Demetrious Johnson storms over Notorious with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Notorious's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Notorious tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Notorious
Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Notorious... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Notorious rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Demetrious Johnson circles around Notorious
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Mighty Mouse stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Conor McGregor is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Mouth
High kick from Conor McGregor!
Mighty Mouse seems to be done!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Nose
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Demetrious Johnson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse and Conor McGregor are cliched up against the cage. Mighty Mouse steps for a throw
Conor McGregor is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson isolates Conor McGregor's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Conor McGregor is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Conor McGregor to fight back!
Conor McGregor attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Mighty Mouse breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Conor McGregor
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Notorious Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Notorious's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Notorious struggles to free himself
John McCarthy breaks Demetrious Johnson's lock! This is over! Notorious didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (kimura) at 1:29 Round 3
Statistics: Conor McGregor
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 405 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 382 s
This was a very good fight. Both guys went back and forth, but not in small ways. In big ways. They kept switching momentum by big, "OMG he can finish this now" type ways. The types of streaks/combos/attacks that often end up in a finish. Andyways, in the end, DJ pulls through in what might have otherwise been a split decision.