Post by The Sandmen on Apr 9, 2015 16:37:58 GMT -5
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks very relaxed.
Demetrious Johnson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Mighty Mouse's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Mighty Mouse's neck!
Mighty Mouse pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov back to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nurmagomedov put Demetrious Johnson in closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Nurmagomedov
Good punches to Nurmagomedov's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demetrious Johnson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Mighty Mouse in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Demetrious Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mighty Mouse drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Demetrious Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mighty Mouse's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Mighty Mouse blocks Khabib Nurmagomedov's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mighty Mouse's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mighty Mouse's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov launches a kick
but Demetrious Johnson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Nurmagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Solid low kick from Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mighty Mouse deflects it.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov won't budge, forcing Mighty Mouse to pull guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around Mighty Mouse's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Stand up! This is what Mighty Mouse's cornermen are shouting. Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Mighty Mouse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Nurmagomedov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Nurmagomedov is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Mighty Mouse is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is barely covering up!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mighty Mouse is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount
Nurmagomedov's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
Mighty Mouse shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov jumps and tries to free his leg! Mighty Mouse doesn't allow this but Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to get half guard here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Mighty Mouse's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demetrious Johnson manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Mighty Mouse is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Khabib Nurmagomedov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slightly pushes Mighty Mouse into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mighty Mouse is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Khabib Nurmagomedov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Khabib Nurmagomedov just can't get away!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Khabib Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat with Demetrious Johnson on top of him
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mighty Mouse drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov hold his own hand and breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demetrious Johnson.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Nurmagomedov's eyes...
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demetrious Johnson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Demetrious Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Khabib Nurmagomedov shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Nurmagomedov's eyes...
Mighty Mouse is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Americana) at 4:01 Round 3
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/26 (23%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 686 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/32 (72%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 686 s
Meh. Johnson did his thing, Khabib did not. I feel like if Khabib had a few key upgrades in the basic wrestler places he would bring some legit to the table. Right now, he's got the fundamentals, but that's not enough to hang with the GoaTs.
Demetrious Johnson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Khabib Nurmagomedov...
Khabib Nurmagomedov sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Mighty Mouse's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov sits up and gets an arm around Mighty Mouse's neck!
Mighty Mouse pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov back to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nurmagomedov put Demetrious Johnson in closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mighty Mouse struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Nurmagomedov
Good punches to Nurmagomedov's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demetrious Johnson cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to show some ground skills
Khabib Nurmagomedov put Mighty Mouse in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Demetrious Johnson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mighty Mouse drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Demetrious Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Nurmagomedov breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nurmagomedov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mighty Mouse's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Nurmagomedov is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Mighty Mouse blocks Khabib Nurmagomedov's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mighty Mouse's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nurmagomedov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mighty Mouse's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov launches a kick
but Demetrious Johnson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Nurmagomedov is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Solid low kick from Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Mighty Mouse deflects it.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nurmagomedov won't budge, forcing Mighty Mouse to pull guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Mighty Mouse doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
Khabib Nurmagomedov wraps his arms around Mighty Mouse's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Stand up! This is what Mighty Mouse's cornermen are shouting. Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Mighty Mouse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Nurmagomedov's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Nurmagomedov is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Khabib Nurmagomedov's Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Mighty Mouse is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Khabib Nurmagomedov, who is barely covering up!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mighty Mouse is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mighty Mouse's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov tries to move to full mount
Nurmagomedov's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
Mighty Mouse shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov jumps and tries to free his leg! Mighty Mouse doesn't allow this but Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to get half guard here.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Khabib Nurmagomedov hooks Mighty Mouse's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demetrious Johnson manages to kick Nurmagomedov away and scrambles on top!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Mighty Mouse is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Khabib Nurmagomedov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slightly pushes Mighty Mouse into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mighty Mouse is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Khabib Nurmagomedov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Khabib Nurmagomedov just can't get away!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Khabib Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat with Demetrious Johnson on top of him
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mighty Mouse drills Khabib Nurmagomedov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Nurmagomedov from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov hold his own hand and breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demetrious Johnson.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Nurmagomedov's face!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Demetrious Johnson throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Khabib Nurmagomedov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Nurmagomedov's eyes...
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demetrious Johnson!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to escape from the full mount...
Demetrious Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Khabib Nurmagomedov's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nurmagomedov in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Nurmagomedov's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Khabib Nurmagomedov shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Nurmagomedov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Nurmagomedov's eyes...
Mighty Mouse is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Americana) at 4:01 Round 3
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/26 (23%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 686 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/32 (72%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 686 s
Meh. Johnson did his thing, Khabib did not. I feel like if Khabib had a few key upgrades in the basic wrestler places he would bring some legit to the table. Right now, he's got the fundamentals, but that's not enough to hang with the GoaTs.