Post by The Sandmen on May 25, 2015 8:33:24 GMT -5
Demetrious Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Nate Diaz 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Some nice shots from Nate Diaz
miss their mark.
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and Nate Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demetrious Johnson and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demetrious Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mighty Mouse with a double overhooks!
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse launches a few hard punches to Nate Diaz's ribs!
Nate Diaz's ribs shows the damage! Demetrious Johnson is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz fakes a punch to Demetrious Johnson ribs and the tries to trip him
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse holds Nate Diaz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz leans back...
Mighty Mouse eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Diaz spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Diaz is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters 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.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Nate Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz 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 Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse sits over his knees and pushes away Diaz's leg!
Diaz closes his legs around Demetrious Johnson's leg. Mighty Mouse is not able to move away now!
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Diaz 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.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Nate Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has Mighty Mouse controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Diaz manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Mighty Mouse
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Diaz to try and defend better.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Mighty Mouse who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz launches a few hard punches to Demetrious Johnson's ribs!
Mighty Mouse struggles and protects himself.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nate Diaz
Demetrious Johnson fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz moves on the ground
Nate Diaz moves to side mount
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 2
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Diaz is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Demetrious Johnson put Diaz in half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Mighty Mouse put Nate Diaz in closed guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nate Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz 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!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Nate Diaz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mighty Mouse is covering himself! Diaz tries to force the situation and Mighty Mouse clumsily gives his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Diaz tries to counter Mighty Mouse's moves on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Nate Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nate Diaz has one hook in!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Demetrious Johnson uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters 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.
Nate Diaz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mighty Mouse's face
Mighty Mouse is holding Nate Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diaz sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Diaz avoids a dangerous strike from Mighty Mouse
and counters with a solid straight!
Nate Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Mighty Mouse!
Nice move by Diaz who clinches and pushes Mighty Mouse against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz grab one of Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Demetrious Johnson landed hard on his back
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz decides to jump inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse didn't see that coming. Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse now.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz fires a barrage of punches at Mighty Mouse's head!
This is bad! Diaz is just pounding on Demetrious Johnson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nate Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
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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Mighty Mouse throws a low kick
Nate Diaz blocks.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mighty Mouse may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Mighty Mouse!
Nate Diaz blocks
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 Diaz
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
Diaz ties him up.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Nate Diaz is on half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz pushes Mighty Mouse's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diaz who is in full mount! Mighty Mouse is in trouble now!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Diaz looks to counter!
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and frees his leg!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mighty Mouse is covering himself! Diaz tries to force the situation and Mighty Mouse clumsily gives his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz slides his arm under Demetrious Johnson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Demetrious Johnson pulls down on Nate Diaz's hand and staves off danger
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diaz is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Nate Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nate Diaz has one hook in!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Diaz blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A bad move from Demetrious Johnson
almost puts his head in the path of Diaz's kick.
A furious flurry of punches from Demetrious Johnson
just misses Diaz.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Nate Diaz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mighty Mouse's face
Nate Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mighty Mouse seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mighty Mouse pushes Nate Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nate Diaz charges at Mighty Mouse throwing flurries left and right.
Demetrious Johnson gets out of the way.
Mighty Mouse goes to the body...
He punishes Diaz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mighty Mouse leads with a punch
Nate Diaz evades but whiffs with a counter.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Demetrious Johnson
that visibly pains Diaz.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz stumbles backwards and Demetrious Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Diaz to try and defend better.
Middle kick from Mighty Mouse.
The kick just misses.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mighty Mouse stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
Nate Diaz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mighty Mouse blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Demetrious Johnson's cheek! Mighty Mouse stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz decides to jump inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse fights back with his feet, forcing Diaz to try something else.
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Diaz decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse tries to fight back with his feet and Diaz just needs another plan now.
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson launches an up-kick intended for Nate Diaz's head...
Diaz leans out of the way.
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Diaz cartwheels towards Mighty Mouse!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Demetrious Johnson.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Diaz tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Diaz's moves.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz moves to better his position on the ground...
Nate Diaz wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Diaz's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Diaz looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Nate Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Brilliant combination from Nate Diaz
that forces Mighty Mouse to try and defend better.
Mighty Mouse throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is opening up on Mighty Mouse and raining down combinations!
Mighty Mouse's corner looks worried!
Mighty Mouse pushes Nate Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Diaz throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demetrious Johnson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demetrious Johnson
well done Mighty Mouse falls hard on the mat
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse fights back with his feet, forcing Diaz to try something else.
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Diaz cartwheels towards Mighty Mouse!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Demetrious Johnson.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
Good job by Diaz blocking and slipping the blows.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Demetrious Johnson pushes Diaz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Diaz rolls and he's now on half guard over Demetrious Johnson. Nice reversal.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Herb Dean 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 5
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Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Diaz!
Mighty Mouse is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Nate Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demetrious Johnson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Some nice shots from Demetrious Johnson
that stun Diaz.
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Pulverizing punch to Diaz's head!
Diaz slips the punch.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Mighty Mouse from the ground!
Demetrious Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Diaz, launching a big uppercut
Nate Diaz is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Demetrious Johnson down... Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mighty Mouse's jaw!
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diaz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Nate Diaz grapple with Demetrious Johnson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz hovers above Mighty Mouse
Good punches to Mighty Mouse's body.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz hovers above Mighty Mouse
Good punches to Mighty Mouse's body.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Nate Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mighty Mouse's face!
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Nate Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz sits high on Demetrious Johnson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mighty Mouse's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
Diaz is locking that Triangle from Mount...
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Diaz is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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,
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz leans back...
He clobbers Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Mighty Mouse's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nate Diaz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Nate Diaz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mighty Mouse's face with those brutal elbows! Mighty Mouse needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Good looking punches from Nate Diaz on the ground
They could take their toll on Mighty Mouse.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz sits high on Demetrious Johnson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mighty Mouse's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Nate Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Diaz is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Mighty Mouse tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mighty Mouse can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Nate Diaz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 19/41 (46%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/26 (46%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 28/46 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 34/42 (81%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 810 s
Decent fight from both. Diaz was just a bit more effective and consistent that DJ. He did a ton more damage in the end though, and got a deserved decision.
Nate Diaz 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Some nice shots from Nate Diaz
miss their mark.
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and Nate Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demetrious Johnson and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demetrious Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mighty Mouse with a double overhooks!
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse launches a few hard punches to Nate Diaz's ribs!
Nate Diaz's ribs shows the damage! Demetrious Johnson is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz fakes a punch to Demetrious Johnson ribs and the tries to trip him
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse holds Nate Diaz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz leans back...
Mighty Mouse eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Diaz spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Diaz is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters 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.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Nate Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz 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 Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse sits over his knees and pushes away Diaz's leg!
Diaz closes his legs around Demetrious Johnson's leg. Mighty Mouse is not able to move away now!
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Diaz 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.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls Nate Diaz to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz has Mighty Mouse controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Diaz manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Mighty Mouse
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Diaz to try and defend better.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Mighty Mouse who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz launches a few hard punches to Demetrious Johnson's ribs!
Mighty Mouse struggles and protects himself.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nate Diaz
Demetrious Johnson fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz moves on the ground
Nate Diaz moves to side mount
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 2
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Diaz is holding Demetrious Johnson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to show some ground skills
Demetrious Johnson put Diaz in half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Mighty Mouse put Nate Diaz in closed guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Nate Diaz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz 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!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Nate Diaz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Diaz's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Diaz tries to cover his face,
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mighty Mouse is covering himself! Diaz tries to force the situation and Mighty Mouse clumsily gives his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Diaz tries to counter Mighty Mouse's moves on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Nate Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nate Diaz has one hook in!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Demetrious Johnson uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters 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.
Nate Diaz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mighty Mouse's face
Mighty Mouse is holding Nate Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diaz sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Diaz avoids a dangerous strike from Mighty Mouse
and counters with a solid straight!
Nate Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Mighty Mouse!
Nice move by Diaz who clinches and pushes Mighty Mouse against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz grab one of Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Demetrious Johnson landed hard on his back
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz decides to jump inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse didn't see that coming. Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse now.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz fires a barrage of punches at Mighty Mouse's head!
This is bad! Diaz is just pounding on Demetrious Johnson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nate Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
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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Mighty Mouse throws a low kick
Nate Diaz blocks.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mighty Mouse may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Mighty Mouse!
Nate Diaz blocks
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 Diaz
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
Diaz ties him up.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Nate Diaz is on half guard!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz pushes Mighty Mouse's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Diaz who is in full mount! Mighty Mouse is in trouble now!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Diaz looks to counter!
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and frees his leg!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Diaz launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mighty Mouse is covering himself! Diaz tries to force the situation and Mighty Mouse clumsily gives his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz slides his arm under Demetrious Johnson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Demetrious Johnson pulls down on Nate Diaz's hand and staves off danger
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diaz is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has given his back to Nate Diaz who is trying to get one hook in!
Nate Diaz has one hook in!
Diaz is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Diaz blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A bad move from Demetrious Johnson
almost puts his head in the path of Diaz's kick.
A furious flurry of punches from Demetrious Johnson
just misses Diaz.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Nate Diaz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Mighty Mouse's face
Nate Diaz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mighty Mouse seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mighty Mouse pushes Nate Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nate Diaz charges at Mighty Mouse throwing flurries left and right.
Demetrious Johnson gets out of the way.
Mighty Mouse goes to the body...
He punishes Diaz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mighty Mouse leads with a punch
Nate Diaz evades but whiffs with a counter.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Solid kick to the leg from Demetrious Johnson
that visibly pains Diaz.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz stumbles backwards and Demetrious Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Diaz to try and defend better.
Middle kick from Mighty Mouse.
The kick just misses.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Diaz launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mighty Mouse stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
Nate Diaz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mighty Mouse blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Demetrious Johnson's cheek! Mighty Mouse stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz decides to jump inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse fights back with his feet, forcing Diaz to try something else.
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Diaz decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse tries to fight back with his feet and Diaz just needs another plan now.
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson launches an up-kick intended for Nate Diaz's head...
Diaz leans out of the way.
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Diaz cartwheels towards Mighty Mouse!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Demetrious Johnson.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Diaz tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Diaz's moves.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz moves to better his position on the ground...
Nate Diaz wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson 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 Diaz's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Diaz looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse seems staggered and Nate Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Brilliant combination from Nate Diaz
that forces Mighty Mouse to try and defend better.
Mighty Mouse throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is opening up on Mighty Mouse and raining down combinations!
Mighty Mouse's corner looks worried!
Mighty Mouse pushes Nate Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Diaz throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Demetrious Johnson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Demetrious Johnson
well done Mighty Mouse falls hard on the mat
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse fights back with his feet, forcing Diaz to try something else.
Diaz is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Diaz cartwheels towards Mighty Mouse!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Demetrious Johnson.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Diaz.
Good job by Diaz blocking and slipping the blows.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Demetrious Johnson pushes Diaz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Diaz rolls and he's now on half guard over Demetrious Johnson. Nice reversal.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Nate Diaz tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Herb Dean 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 5
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Demetrious Johnson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Diaz!
Mighty Mouse is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Nate Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demetrious Johnson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Some nice shots from Demetrious Johnson
that stun Diaz.
Diaz's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Pulverizing punch to Diaz's head!
Diaz slips the punch.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Mighty Mouse from the ground!
Demetrious Johnson has found an opening in the defense of Diaz, launching a big uppercut
Nate Diaz is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Diaz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Diaz moves forward and holds Mighty Mouse
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Demetrious Johnson down... Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mighty Mouse's jaw!
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diaz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Nate Diaz grapple with Demetrious Johnson and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz hovers above Mighty Mouse
Good punches to Mighty Mouse's body.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mighty Mouse in the side of the head
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz hovers above Mighty Mouse
Good punches to Mighty Mouse's body.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Nate Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mighty Mouse's face!
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Not a desiderable position that Diaz is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Nate Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz sits high on Demetrious Johnson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mighty Mouse's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
Diaz is locking that Triangle from Mount...
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Diaz is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mighty Mouse tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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,
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz leans back...
He clobbers Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Mighty Mouse's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nate Diaz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Nate Diaz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mighty Mouse's face with those brutal elbows! Mighty Mouse needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Good looking punches from Nate Diaz on the ground
They could take their toll on Mighty Mouse.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz sits high on Demetrious Johnson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mighty Mouse's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount from Nate Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Diaz is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Mighty Mouse tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nate Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mighty Mouse can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Nate Diaz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 19/41 (46%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/26 (46%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 876 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 28/46 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 34/42 (81%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 810 s
Decent fight from both. Diaz was just a bit more effective and consistent that DJ. He did a ton more damage in the end though, and got a deserved decision.