Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2021 20:44:49 GMT -5
Max Holloway looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Demetrious Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 bell announces the first round!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Max Holloway
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Holloway is throwing a flurry of punches!
Demetrious Johnson just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway fakes a few punches and advance towards Mighty Mouse trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Demetrious Johnson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson kicks his legs trying to keep Max Holloway away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson launches an up-kick intended for Max Holloway's head...
Holloway leans out of the way.
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Max Holloway
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Once Mighty Mouse is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Mighty Mouse and Max Holloway are cliched up against the cage. Mighty Mouse steps for a throw
Max Holloway is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway is launching some bone breaking punches to Mighty Mouse's ribs while in the clinch.
Mighty Mouse blocks.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Demetrious Johnson isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demetrious Johnson lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Holloway shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Max Holloway tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Holloway spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Holloway is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Holloway climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Mighty Mouse checks that kick!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows Mighty Mouse to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Holloway pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Superb haymaker by Holloway
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Mouth
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, Mighty Mouse just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Mighty Mouse is going to have a headache after this one.
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Holloway sprawls and remains on his feet.
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Holloway tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Holloway is clinching with Mighty Mouse.
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Holloway forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Mighty Mouse's face while in the clinch!
Mighty Mouse can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Holloway
Mighty Mouse tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Max Holloway realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Loud pop!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Holloway blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mighty Mouse moves forward and holds Holloway
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Holloway.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Holloway forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grapple with Max Holloway and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Max Holloway falls hard on the mat with Demetrious Johnson on top of him
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Holloway
0:28 Round 2 and Holloway is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Holloway
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
Holloway ties him up.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Holloway
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse works on the ground with his fingers over Holloway's face
Holloway shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Holloway tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mighty Mouse! Holloway has one hook in and keeps working!
Holloway is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mighty Mouse has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Mighty Mouse is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Demetrious Johnson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Demetrious Johnson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Demetrious Johnson easily defends the attempt.
Holloway is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mighty Mouse.
Nicely done! Holloway now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Max Holloway 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 hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Max Holloway has left Mighty Mouse unconscious! What a finish by Max Holloway!
Winner is Max Holloway by KO (Punches) at 2:20 Round 2
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 9/9 (100%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 244 s
Johnson early for a bit, then Max fought back. Just as this was beginning to look like it would unfold into a very interesting fight, this Flash KO happened and made everyone sad.
Demetrious Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 bell announces the first round!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Max Holloway
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Holloway is throwing a flurry of punches!
Demetrious Johnson just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Max Holloway fakes a few punches and advance towards Mighty Mouse trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Demetrious Johnson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson kicks his legs trying to keep Max Holloway away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson launches an up-kick intended for Max Holloway's head...
Holloway leans out of the way.
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway moves backwards and gestures for Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Max Holloway
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Once Mighty Mouse is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Mighty Mouse and Max Holloway are cliched up against the cage. Mighty Mouse steps for a throw
Max Holloway is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway is launching some bone breaking punches to Mighty Mouse's ribs while in the clinch.
Mighty Mouse blocks.
Mighty Mouse is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Demetrious Johnson isolates Max Holloway's right arm looking for an armbar...
Max Holloway manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demetrious Johnson lost his dominant position.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse tries to close his guard around Holloway
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Mighty Mouse
Holloway shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Max Holloway tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mighty Mouse is able to break the lock.
Holloway clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Holloway spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Holloway is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Holloway climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Mighty Mouse checks that kick!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway is standing while Mighty Mouse is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows Mighty Mouse to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Holloway pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Superb haymaker by Holloway
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Mouth
Max Holloway's mind is definitely in the fight, Mighty Mouse just got nailed! Max Holloway saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Mighty Mouse is going to have a headache after this one.
Mighty Mouse has a small cut in his Chin
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Holloway sprawls and remains on his feet.
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Holloway tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Holloway is clinching with Mighty Mouse.
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Holloway forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Mighty Mouse's face while in the clinch!
Mighty Mouse can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse takes a break to breathe while holding Max Holloway.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Mighty Mouse fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Holloway uses his forearms to block the impact!
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Holloway tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Holloway
Mighty Mouse tries to jump to side mount.
Max Holloway jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Max Holloway realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Holloway is trying to counter now!
Holloway launches a kick to Mighty Mouse's thigh
Loud pop!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Holloway blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mighty Mouse moves forward and holds Holloway
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Holloway.
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Round 2
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Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Holloway forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grapple with Max Holloway and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Max Holloway falls hard on the mat with Demetrious Johnson on top of him
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Holloway
0:28 Round 2 and Holloway is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Holloway
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson fakes some punches
Holloway ties him up.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Holloway
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Holloway tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse works on the ground with his fingers over Holloway's face
Holloway shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Holloway is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse
Holloway tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mighty Mouse! Holloway has one hook in and keeps working!
Holloway is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Demetrious Johnson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mighty Mouse has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Mighty Mouse is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway tries to get his arm under Demetrious Johnson's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Demetrious Johnson's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Demetrious Johnson easily defends the attempt.
Holloway is in rear mount over Mighty Mouse with one hook in
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Max Holloway uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mighty Mouse.
Nicely done! Holloway now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Max Holloway 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 hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Max Holloway has left Mighty Mouse unconscious! What a finish by Max Holloway!
Winner is Max Holloway by KO (Punches) at 2:20 Round 2
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 9/9 (100%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 180 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 244 s
Johnson early for a bit, then Max fought back. Just as this was beginning to look like it would unfold into a very interesting fight, this Flash KO happened and made everyone sad.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!