Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2013 16:28:50 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Mighty Mouse while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Nate Diaz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Demetrious Johnson and Nate Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nate Diaz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Diaz fires low kicks
punishing Mighty Mouse's legs repeatedly.
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diaz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse circles out and slips free of Nate Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Demetrious Johnson and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demetrious Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Nate Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mighty Mouse's chin
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Mighty Mouse receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Diaz fires low kicks
punishing Mighty Mouse's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Diaz fires low kicks
punishing Mighty Mouse's legs repeatedly.
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Nate Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse breaks the closed guard of Nate Diaz and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Good looking punches from Demetrious Johnson on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Nate Diaz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Nate Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Diaz's ribs.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Diaz misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz catch Demetrious Johnson's left arm and tries a kimura
Demetrious Johnson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Mighty Mouse launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mighty Mouse steps backwards away from Nate Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diaz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson is smart enough to duck backwards
Diaz misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Nate Diaz, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Demetrious Johnson
that stun Diaz.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A furious flurry of punches from Nate Diaz
puts Mighty Mouse in a world of hurt!
Diaz goes to the body...
his punches graze Mighty Mouse's arm.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Demetrious Johnson and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mighty Mouse and Diaz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nate Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Mighty Mouse manages to dodge it
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good leg kicks from Demetrious Johnson.
Diaz winces a bit.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
Mighty Mouse goes to the body...
He punishes Diaz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mighty Mouse is holding Nate Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Nate Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Demetrious Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mighty Mouse sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is opening up on Mighty Mouse and raining down combinations!
Mighty Mouse doesn't look worried as he defends.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mighty Mouse can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Demetrious Johnson moves to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson viciously slams hammer blows to Diaz's face!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse leans back...
He clobbers Nate Diaz's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Nate Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Nate Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diaz's face with those brutal elbows! Diaz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Diaz has a small cut in his Chin
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nate Diaz's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Nate Diaz's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Diaz taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Armbar) at 4:41 Round 2
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/29 (97%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 13/36 (36%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Diaz early, then Johnson took over later and dominated the last half, leading to a win.
Nate Diaz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Demetrious Johnson and Nate Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nate Diaz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Diaz fires low kicks
punishing Mighty Mouse's legs repeatedly.
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Diaz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse circles out and slips free of Nate Diaz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Demetrious Johnson and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demetrious Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Nate Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mighty Mouse's chin
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Mighty Mouse receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Diaz fires low kicks
punishing Mighty Mouse's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Diaz is taking the best of the fight.
Diaz fires low kicks
punishing Mighty Mouse's legs repeatedly.
Diaz dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Nate Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse breaks the closed guard of Nate Diaz and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Good looking punches from Demetrious Johnson on the ground
They could take their toll on Diaz.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Nate Diaz's guard...
Nate Diaz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Diaz's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Nate Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Nate Diaz's Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Nate Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mighty Mouse launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Diaz's ribs.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mighty Mouse is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Diaz misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Diaz catch Demetrious Johnson's left arm and tries a kimura
Demetrious Johnson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mighty Mouse tries to stand up!
Diaz doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Mighty Mouse launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Mighty Mouse steps backwards away from Nate Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Diaz begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mighty Mouse
Demetrious Johnson is smart enough to duck backwards
Diaz misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mighty Mouse throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Nate Diaz, but it's close.
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Round 2
=========================================
Some nice shots from Demetrious Johnson
that stun Diaz.
Superb haymaker by Diaz
that lands on Mighty Mouse's face like a cannon ball!
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A furious flurry of punches from Nate Diaz
puts Mighty Mouse in a world of hurt!
Diaz goes to the body...
his punches graze Mighty Mouse's arm.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Demetrious Johnson and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Mighty Mouse and Diaz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nate Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Mighty Mouse manages to dodge it
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good leg kicks from Demetrious Johnson.
Diaz winces a bit.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
Mighty Mouse goes to the body...
He punishes Diaz's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mighty Mouse is holding Nate Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Nate Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Demetrious Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mighty Mouse sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is opening up on Mighty Mouse and raining down combinations!
Mighty Mouse doesn't look worried as he defends.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mighty Mouse can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Demetrious Johnson moves to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson viciously slams hammer blows to Diaz's face!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse leans back...
He clobbers Nate Diaz's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Nate Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to open up Nate Diaz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Diaz in the side of the head
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Demetrious Johnson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Diaz's face with those brutal elbows! Diaz needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Diaz has a small cut in his Chin
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Diaz
Mighty Mouse use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mighty Mouse fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nate Diaz's arm and tries an armbar!
Mighty Mouse launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Nate Diaz's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Diaz taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Armbar) at 4:41 Round 2
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 18/25 (72%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/29 (97%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 13/36 (36%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 262 s
Diaz early, then Johnson took over later and dominated the last half, leading to a win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!