Post by The Sandmen on Jun 11, 2019 2:46:06 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Mighty Mouse while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Jeremy Stephens is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Stephens's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens 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 open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stephens is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Stephens 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!
Herb Dean 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 0:55 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mighty Mouse wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Jeremy Stephens pushes away Mighty Mouse trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens circles to get the center of the cage
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch to Jeremy Stephens ribs and the tries to trip him
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground
Stephens's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jeremy Stephens blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jeremy Stephens blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Stephens measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens 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 Stephens
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens 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 Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 closed guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse fires a barrage of punches at Stephens's head!
The punches go wide.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Stephens punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Stephens
Stephens wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Stephens dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Mighty Mouse from the ground!
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Stephens moves back and takes a deep breath.
Crisp uppercut by Stephens followed by a hard jab
Demetrious Johnson stumbles back.
Stephens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jeremy Stephens realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse tries to fight back with his feet and Stephens just needs another plan now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Stephens 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 moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jeremy Stephens breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephens throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Solid shots!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Mouth
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Stephens spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Stephens's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Stephens's eyes...
Stephens is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Demetrious Johnson's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is opening up on Mighty Mouse and raining down combinations!
Mighty Mouse's corner looks worried!
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mighty Mouse moves back and takes a deep breath.
Demetrious Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Stephens manages to dodge it
Mighty Mouse sets up a throw
Jeremy Stephens flies through the air!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Mighty Mouse cannot take advantage in the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephens leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens throws a flurry of punches at Mighty Mouse...
A lot of them are hitting Mighty Mouse's face
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right cheek
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stephens fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse hold his own hand and breaks Stephens's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jeremy Stephens.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Demetrious Johnson isolates Jeremy Stephens's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Stephens's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Mighty Mouse is locking that armbar...
Jeremy Stephens manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demetrious Johnson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demetrious Johnson, who is barely covering up!
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock and covers himself from Stephens's punches
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jeremy Stephens realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jeremy Stephens. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens 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 closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Stephens's face with those brutal elbows! Stephens needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Stephens's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Stephens doesn't want to free his opponent and Mighty Mouse continues in closed guard
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stephens gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Demetrious Johnson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Demetrious Johnson doesn't defend himself!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mighty Mouse's moves.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stephens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jeremy Stephens controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock and covers himself from Stephens's punches
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Stephens struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse tries to improve position.
Stephens adjusts and closes his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the closed guard
Demetrious Johnson any adventage in the ground.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens 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 Stephens
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 3
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Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jeremy Stephens is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
Stephens misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse gets a good position on the ground. ..
Stephens holds Demetrious Johnson arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 Stephens
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Stephens doesn't want to free his opponent and Mighty Mouse continues in closed guard
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stephens's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Stephens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens hovers above Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Stephens misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Stephens's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jeremy Stephens jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Jeremy Stephens ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Mighty Mouse swings again, only to get countered once more! Mighty Mouse is looking bad here!
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Stephens showing excellent timing, blasts Demetrious Johnson with a right hand.
Mighty Mouse steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson is measuring Stephens with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Demetrious Johnson and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephens avoids a dangerous strike from Mighty Mouse
and counters with a solid straight!
Mighty Mouse's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right eye
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Demetrious Johnson is a bloody mess!
Jeremy Stephens 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount
Mighty Mouse's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Jeremy Stephens 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 open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson is a bloody mess!
Jeremy Stephens 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,
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Mighty Mouse staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jeremy Stephens blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount
Mighty Mouse's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Stephens
Jeremy Stephens stops him from throwing strikes.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stephens's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Right eye
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 4
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Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Stephens seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Stephens only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Stephens punches back but nobody connects.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jeremy Stephens
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens tries to take Demetrious Johnson down... Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mighty Mouse's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens launches a few hard punches to Demetrious Johnson's ribs!
Mighty Mouse struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Stephens must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens and Demetrious Johnson are cliched up against the cage. Stephens steps for a throw
Demetrious Johnson is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens tries to take Demetrious Johnson down... Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mighty Mouse's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Chin
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse and Jeremy Stephens are cliched up against the cage. Mighty Mouse steps for a throw
Jeremy Stephens is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Stephens won't allow him to take this position easily.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Demetrious Johnson isolates Jeremy Stephens's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stephens struggles to free himself
Stephens struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Stephens's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Mighty Mouse secures the lock while Jeremy Stephens refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:02 Round 4
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 10/41 (24%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 22/40 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/69 (39%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Decent fight. DJ brought some legend form late to move ahead, and dug deep to finish the now-elite Stephens. This was a close one.
Jeremy Stephens is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Stephens's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens 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 open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stephens is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Stephens 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!
Herb Dean 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 0:55 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mighty Mouse wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Jeremy Stephens pushes away Mighty Mouse trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens circles to get the center of the cage
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch to Jeremy Stephens ribs and the tries to trip him
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground
Stephens's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jeremy Stephens blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jeremy Stephens blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Stephens measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens 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 Stephens
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens 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 Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 closed guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse fires a barrage of punches at Stephens's head!
The punches go wide.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Stephens punches back but nobody connects.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Stephens
Stephens wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Stephens dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Mighty Mouse from the ground!
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Stephens moves back and takes a deep breath.
Crisp uppercut by Stephens followed by a hard jab
Demetrious Johnson stumbles back.
Stephens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jeremy Stephens realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mighty Mouse's guard.
Mighty Mouse tries to fight back with his feet and Stephens just needs another plan now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Stephens 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 moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jeremy Stephens breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephens throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Solid shots!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Mouth
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Stephens spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Stephens's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Stephens's eyes...
Stephens is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Demetrious Johnson's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is opening up on Mighty Mouse and raining down combinations!
Mighty Mouse's corner looks worried!
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mighty Mouse moves back and takes a deep breath.
Demetrious Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Stephens manages to dodge it
Mighty Mouse sets up a throw
Jeremy Stephens flies through the air!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Mighty Mouse cannot take advantage in the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephens leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens throws a flurry of punches at Mighty Mouse...
A lot of them are hitting Mighty Mouse's face
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right cheek
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stephens fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse hold his own hand and breaks Stephens's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jeremy Stephens.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Demetrious Johnson isolates Jeremy Stephens's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Stephens's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Mighty Mouse is locking that armbar...
Jeremy Stephens manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demetrious Johnson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Demetrious Johnson, who is barely covering up!
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock and covers himself from Stephens's punches
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jeremy Stephens realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jeremy Stephens. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens 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 closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Stephens's face with those brutal elbows! Stephens needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Stephens's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Stephens doesn't want to free his opponent and Mighty Mouse continues in closed guard
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stephens gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Demetrious Johnson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Demetrious Johnson doesn't defend himself!
Mighty Mouse's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mighty Mouse's moves.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stephens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jeremy Stephens controls the situation despite Demetrious Johnson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Mighty Mouse's guard...
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock and covers himself from Stephens's punches
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Stephens struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse tries to improve position.
Stephens adjusts and closes his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the closed guard
Demetrious Johnson any adventage in the ground.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens 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 Stephens
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 3
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Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jeremy Stephens is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
Stephens misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse gets a good position on the ground. ..
Stephens holds Demetrious Johnson arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens 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 Stephens
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Stephens doesn't want to free his opponent and Mighty Mouse continues in closed guard
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Stephens's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Stephens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Jeremy Stephens hovers above Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Stephens misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Stephens's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jeremy Stephens jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Mighty Mouse only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Jeremy Stephens ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Mighty Mouse swings again, only to get countered once more! Mighty Mouse is looking bad here!
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Stephens showing excellent timing, blasts Demetrious Johnson with a right hand.
Mighty Mouse steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson is measuring Stephens with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Demetrious Johnson and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephens avoids a dangerous strike from Mighty Mouse
and counters with a solid straight!
Mighty Mouse's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right eye
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Demetrious Johnson is a bloody mess!
Jeremy Stephens 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount
Mighty Mouse's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Jeremy Stephens 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 open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson is a bloody mess!
Jeremy Stephens 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,
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Mighty Mouse staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Demetrious Johnson storms over Stephens with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jeremy Stephens blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount
Mighty Mouse's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Stephens
Jeremy Stephens stops him from throwing strikes.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Stephens
Mighty Mouse positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stephens's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Right eye
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 4
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Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Stephens seems staggered and Demetrious Johnson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Stephens only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Stephens punches back but nobody connects.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jeremy Stephens
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens tries to take Demetrious Johnson down... Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mighty Mouse's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens launches a few hard punches to Demetrious Johnson's ribs!
Mighty Mouse struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Mighty Mouse punishes his opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Stephens must do something quickly!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens and Demetrious Johnson are cliched up against the cage. Stephens steps for a throw
Demetrious Johnson is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens tries to take Demetrious Johnson down... Mighty Mouse stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mighty Mouse's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Chin
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse and Jeremy Stephens are cliched up against the cage. Mighty Mouse steps for a throw
Jeremy Stephens is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Stephens won't allow him to take this position easily.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Demetrious Johnson isolates Jeremy Stephens's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stephens struggles to free himself
Stephens struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Stephens's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Mighty Mouse secures the lock while Jeremy Stephens refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:02 Round 4
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 15/26 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 10/41 (24%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 22/40 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/13 (15%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/69 (39%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 632 s
Decent fight. DJ brought some legend form late to move ahead, and dug deep to finish the now-elite Stephens. This was a close one.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!