Post by The Sandmen on Jan 19, 2021 22:59:20 GMT -5
Demetrious Johnson looks very relaxed.
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stefan Struve is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
As the fight continues it seems that Demetrious Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson throws up a triangle attempt!
Stefan Struve postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve hovers above Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mighty Mouse's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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,
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve catch Demetrious Johnson's right arm and tries a kimura
Demetrious Johnson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve suddenly holds Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mighty Mouse sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Stefan Struve pushes Mighty Mouse's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Struve who is in full mount! Mighty Mouse is in trouble now!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mighty Mouse is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Struve is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Struve leans back...
He clobbers Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Left cheek
Struve is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Struve tries to end this with a RNC!
Mighty Mouse manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Superb haymaker by Struve
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Mighty Mouse's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing Mighty Mouse to pull guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve isolates Demetrious Johnson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Demetrious Johnson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stefan Struve realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
Struve is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson kicks his legs trying to keep Stefan Struve away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stefan Struve jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
High kick from Stefan Struve!
Mighty Mouse seems to be done!
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right cheek
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Struve grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg...
Stefan Struve uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mighty Mouse's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Struve knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Stefan Struve is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Demetrious Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Struve's ribs.
Struve blocks those punches
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve 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 Struve's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stefan Struve tries to turn away and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Stefan Struve spins out and gets back to his feet.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Mighty Mouse!
Mighty Mouse moves to shoot
but Stefan Struve delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Demetrious Johnson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Mighty Mouse in a double underhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Mighty Mouse seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Struve sprawls and remains on his feet.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Here comes Stefan Struve with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Mighty Mouse's ribs!
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Stefan Struve has left Mighty Mouse staggered! Stefan Struve should try push forward now and finish this!
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Stefan Struve 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!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson sits up and gets an arm around Struve's neck!
Struve pushes Demetrious Johnson back to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mighty Mouse from the side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve moves to better his position on the ground...
Stefan Struve viciously slams hammer blows to Mighty Mouse's face!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Forehead
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve isolates Demetrious Johnson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Demetrious Johnson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Struve delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mighty Mouse is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Nose
Struve is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has Struve controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Struve is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve aggressively and repeatedly punches Mighty Mouse.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mighty Mouse's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Josh Rosenthal 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mighty Mouse attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Right eye
That punishment by Stefan Struve has left Mighty Mouse staggered! Stefan Struve should try push forward now and finish this!
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Struve is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Struve tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Struve misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demetrious Johnson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
Demetrious Johnson breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demetrious Johnson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Demetrious Johnson breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Struve catch Demetrious Johnson's right arm and tries a kimura
Demetrious Johnson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve moves to better his position on the ground...
Stefan Struve viciously slams hammer blows to Mighty Mouse's face!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Mighty Mouse to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mighty Mouse.
Winner is Stefan Struve by TKO (GnP) at 4:56 Round 3
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/35 (74%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 649 s
Instead of a typical write-up, I'll let these results speak for themselves, and let The Texas Rattlesnakes & @michealalred discuss below...
And I will add this was okay for about 4 minutes, then Struve took over and demonstrated 1) that he does not have finishing power 2) that DJ has mad stamina, and 3) that size can matter. At least when you are 7 feet tall and your opponent is 4 feet tall but about 7 overalls higher than you.
Stefan Struve is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stefan Struve is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Stefan Struve's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
As the fight continues it seems that Demetrious Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Struve waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Stefan Struve is on half guard!
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson throws up a triangle attempt!
Stefan Struve postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve hovers above Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Struve tries to cover his face,
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve looks to pass to mount...
Struve slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Demetrious Johnson.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mighty Mouse's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stefan Struve pushes Demetrious Johnson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Mighty Mouse's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Struve
Struve tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Stefan Struve 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,
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Struve is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve catch Demetrious Johnson's right arm and tries a kimura
Demetrious Johnson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve suddenly holds Demetrious Johnson's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stefan Struve!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mighty Mouse sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Stefan Struve pushes Mighty Mouse's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Struve who is in full mount! Mighty Mouse is in trouble now!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mighty Mouse is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Struve is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stefan Struve can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Struve leans back...
He clobbers Demetrious Johnson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Left cheek
Struve is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Struve tries to end this with a RNC!
Mighty Mouse manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Struve
Stefan Struve attempts to move to full guard
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Struve
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Struve tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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.
Superb haymaker by Struve
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Mighty Mouse's Mouth is beginning to swell
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Struve won't budge, forcing Mighty Mouse to pull guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Stefan Struve tries to better his position on the ground...
Struve breaks the closed guard of Demetrious Johnson and moves to half guard
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve isolates Demetrious Johnson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Demetrious Johnson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve goes for an armbar!
Demetrious Johnson breaks the lock and pushes away Stefan Struve, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Stefan Struve. 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stefan Struve sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve works on the ground with his fingers over Mighty Mouse's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stefan Struve realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Stefan Struve is on his feet again.
Struve is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson kicks his legs trying to keep Stefan Struve away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stefan Struve jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Stefan Struve to fight back!
High kick from Stefan Struve!
Mighty Mouse seems to be done!
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Right cheek
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The two exchange wildly
Struve is connecting with a few punches
Mighty Mouse's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Struve grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stefan Struve
Stefan Struve is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Stefan Struve tries to free his leg...
Stefan Struve uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mighty Mouse's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Struve knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the full mount...
Stefan Struve is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Demetrious Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Struve's ribs.
Struve blocks those punches
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve 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 Struve's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Stefan Struve.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Stefan Struve
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stefan Struve tries to turn away and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Stefan Struve spins out and gets back to his feet.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Stefan Struve manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Struve launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Mighty Mouse!
Mighty Mouse moves to shoot
but Stefan Struve delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Demetrious Johnson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stefan Struve!
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Struve tries to grapple
He puts Mighty Mouse in a double underhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Stefan Struve steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Mighty Mouse seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Struve sprawls and remains on his feet.
Struve is trying to counter now!
Here comes Stefan Struve with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Mighty Mouse's ribs!
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Stefan Struve has left Mighty Mouse staggered! Stefan Struve should try push forward now and finish this!
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Stefan Struve takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Stefan Struve shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Struve into his guard.
Crushing shot to Mighty Mouse's body! He's holding his side
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Stefan Struve 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!
Stefan Struve is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Stefan Struve manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson sits up and gets an arm around Struve's neck!
Struve pushes Demetrious Johnson back to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Struve tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mighty Mouse from the side mount!
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve moves to better his position on the ground...
Stefan Struve viciously slams hammer blows to Mighty Mouse's face!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Forehead
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Stefan Struve in his guard.
Stefan Struve keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve looks to mount Demetrious Johnson...
Stefan Struve slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stefan Struve doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Stefan Struve tries to take advantage...
Stefan Struve isolates Demetrious Johnson's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
That Arm Triangle from Stefan Struve appears to be unbreakable
Demetrious Johnson is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Struve delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mighty Mouse is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Nose
Struve is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse has Struve controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Struve is unable to move under Mighty Mouse control.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Stefan Struve sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stefan Struve aggressively and repeatedly punches Mighty Mouse.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mighty Mouse's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Josh Rosenthal 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mighty Mouse attempts a shoot
Stefan Struve hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Right eye
That punishment by Stefan Struve has left Mighty Mouse staggered! Stefan Struve should try push forward now and finish this!
Mighty Mouse doesn't stop bleeding.
Struve is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stefan Struve is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Struve tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Struve's cheek from the guard.
Stefan Struve uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mighty Mouse breaks the lock showing some skills...
Struve misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Stefan Struve in his guard...
Stefan Struve keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demetrious Johnson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Mighty Mouse struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mighty Mouse's eyes...
Demetrious Johnson breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
You can see Mighty Mouse's blood making stains in the mat.
Stefan Struve takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demetrious Johnson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Demetrious Johnson breaks that americana attempt!
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Struve is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Struve catch Demetrious Johnson's right arm and tries a kimura
Demetrious Johnson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stefan Struve is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Stefan Struve is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Demetrious Johnson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stefan Struve moves to better his position on the ground...
Stefan Struve viciously slams hammer blows to Mighty Mouse's face!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Mighty Mouse to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mighty Mouse.
Winner is Stefan Struve by TKO (GnP) at 4:56 Round 3
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 663 s
Statistics: Stefan Struve
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/35 (74%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 649 s
Instead of a typical write-up, I'll let these results speak for themselves, and let The Texas Rattlesnakes & @michealalred discuss below...
And I will add this was okay for about 4 minutes, then Struve took over and demonstrated 1) that he does not have finishing power 2) that DJ has mad stamina, and 3) that size can matter. At least when you are 7 feet tall and your opponent is 4 feet tall but about 7 overalls higher than you.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!