Post by The Sandman on Apr 7, 2022 9:43:16 GMT -5
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has fight Demetrious Johnson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Demetrious Johnson today.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
tags Canuck's Johnson.
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Left cheek
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Body kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri...
is blocked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring Canuck's Johnson with his jab.
Canuck's Johnson isn't fazed.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Crusher/Tajiri ducks under...
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Crusher/Tajiri into his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Canuck's Johnson blocks a few elbows and now Tatsuya Kawajiri will have to look for another option here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Demetrious Johnson
connects with Crusher/Tajiri.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Left cheek
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A left hook from Crusher/Tajiri
grazes the chin of Canuck's Johnson.
Tatsuya Kawajiri was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Canuck's Johnson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Demetrious Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Canuck's Johnson blocks with confidence
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that forces Canuck's Johnson to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Crusher/Tajiri into his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri sits over his knees and pushes away Canuck's Johnson's leg!
Canuck's Johnson closes his legs around Tatsuya Kawajiri's leg. Crusher/Tajiri is not able to move away now!
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. 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 4:45 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri
are blocked by Canuck's Johnson.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes Canuck's Johnson stumble back!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri launches a flurry of punches
Canuck's Johnson slips out of danger.
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
that nearly tags Canuck's Johnson.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri goes down.
Crusher/Tajiri ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Tatsuya Kawajiri put Canuck's Johnson in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Canuck's Johnson tries to move to full mount!
Crusher/Tajiri won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson hooks Crusher/Tajiri's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Canuck's Johnson away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of Crusher/Tajiri's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Crusher/Tajiri's side.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Demetrious Johnson struggles not allowing Tatsuya Kawajiri improve his position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Crusher/Tajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson fires low kicks
punishing Crusher/Tajiri's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Good movement from Crusher/Tajiri
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Canuck's Johnson!
Some big punches are landing!
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Canuck's Johnson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Canuck's Johnson who put distance between them
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
misses its target.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A furious flurry of punches from Tatsuya Kawajiri
just misses Canuck's Johnson.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is opening up on Canuck's Johnson and raining down combinations!
Canuck's Johnson doesn't look worried as he defends.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Crusher/Tajiri.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Canuck's Johnson followed by a hard jab
Tatsuya Kawajiri stumbles back.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Crusher/Tajiri's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Demetrious Johnson pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! Crusher/Tajiri doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is not able to stop Crusher/Tajiri ground skills and Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson hooks Crusher/Tajiri's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Crusher/Tajiri's eyes...
Canuck's Johnson is locking that Kneebar...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Canuck's Johnson away and scrambles on top!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Crusher/Tajiri
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Canuck's Johnson pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Crusher/Tajiri's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Crusher/Tajiri's Forehead is beginning to swell
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Canuck's Johnson blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crusher/Tajiri steps forward
Demetrious Johnson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
goes nowhere.
Canuck's Johnson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Canuck's Johnson moves forward and holds Crusher/Tajiri
The fighters are clinching.
Canuck's Johnson pushes off of Tatsuya Kawajiri and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Crusher/Tajiri stumbles backwards but Demetrious Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Crusher/Tajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Canuck's Johnson pushes off of Tatsuya Kawajiri and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Crusher/Tajiri stumbles backwards but Demetrious Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Canuck's Johnson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Canuck's Johnson blocks Tatsuya Kawajiri's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Demetrious Johnson on the ground
They could take their toll on Crusher/Tajiri.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Canuck's Johnson's moves.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Deep breaths from Tatsuya Kawajiri who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to stand up!
Canuck's Johnson doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Crusher/Tajiri's abdomen
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Canuck's Johnson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tatsuya Kawajiri shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crusher/Tajiri's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Crusher/Tajiri's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Canuck's Johnson shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Americana) at 3:03 Round 4
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 11/45 (24%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
DJ looked like a complete fighter. A very, very complete fighter. Just plain complete fighter. Call the hospital, this guy is suffering from Complete Fighter Symdrome - CFS!!! If only it were contagious...Or the stamina part at least, I guess?
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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has fight Demetrious Johnson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Demetrious Johnson today.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Crusher/Tajiri studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crusher/Tajiri moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
tags Canuck's Johnson.
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Left cheek
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tatsuya Kawajiri seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Body kick by Tatsuya Kawajiri...
is blocked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is measuring Canuck's Johnson with his jab.
Canuck's Johnson isn't fazed.
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Crusher/Tajiri ducks under...
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Crusher/Tajiri into his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Canuck's Johnson blocks a few elbows and now Tatsuya Kawajiri will have to look for another option here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson regains full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from Demetrious Johnson
connects with Crusher/Tajiri.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Left cheek
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tatsuya Kawajiri jumps backwards and frees his leg.
A left hook from Crusher/Tajiri
grazes the chin of Canuck's Johnson.
Tatsuya Kawajiri was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Canuck's Johnson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Demetrious Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Canuck's Johnson blocks with confidence
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brilliant combination from Tatsuya Kawajiri
that forces Canuck's Johnson to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demetrious Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Crusher/Tajiri into his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri sits over his knees and pushes away Canuck's Johnson's leg!
Canuck's Johnson closes his legs around Tatsuya Kawajiri's leg. Crusher/Tajiri is not able to move away now!
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Tatsuya Kawajiri. 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 4:45 in the 1 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Tatsuya Kawajiri
are blocked by Canuck's Johnson.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson and Crusher/Tajiri circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes Canuck's Johnson stumble back!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Crusher/Tajiri launches a flurry of punches
Canuck's Johnson slips out of danger.
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
that nearly tags Canuck's Johnson.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Crusher/Tajiri goes down.
Crusher/Tajiri ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) is cheering him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Tatsuya Kawajiri put Canuck's Johnson in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Canuck's Johnson tries to move to full mount!
Crusher/Tajiri won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson hooks Crusher/Tajiri's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Canuck's Johnson away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of Crusher/Tajiri's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Crusher/Tajiri's side.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri is cooling the fight on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Demetrious Johnson struggles not allowing Tatsuya Kawajiri improve his position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Crusher/Tajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Tatsuya Kawajiri uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson fires low kicks
punishing Crusher/Tajiri's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Good movement from Crusher/Tajiri
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Canuck's Johnson!
Some big punches are landing!
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with Canuck's Johnson
Crusher/Tajiri shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Canuck's Johnson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tatsuya Kawajiri embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Canuck's Johnson who put distance between them
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
misses its target.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A furious flurry of punches from Tatsuya Kawajiri
just misses Canuck's Johnson.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is opening up on Canuck's Johnson and raining down combinations!
Canuck's Johnson doesn't look worried as he defends.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Crusher/Tajiri.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 paws at Crusher/Tajiri.
Crusher/Tajiri swings ineffectively.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Canuck's Johnson followed by a hard jab
Tatsuya Kawajiri stumbles back.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Crusher/Tajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Crusher/Tajiri's mid-section, he seems hurt
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Demetrious Johnson pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! Crusher/Tajiri doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is not able to stop Crusher/Tajiri ground skills and Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to show some ground skills
Canuck's Johnson uses his strength to keep Canuck's Johnson at a disadvantage
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Crusher/Tajiri
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Crusher/Tajiri has a small cut in his Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson hooks Crusher/Tajiri's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Crusher/Tajiri's eyes...
Canuck's Johnson is locking that Kneebar...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to kick Canuck's Johnson away and scrambles on top!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Crusher/Tajiri
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Canuck's Johnson pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Crusher/Tajiri tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Crusher/Tajiri's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Crusher/Tajiri's Forehead is beginning to swell
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Crusher/Tajiri launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Crusher/Tajiri!
Canuck's Johnson blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Crusher/Tajiri launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crusher/Tajiri steps forward
Demetrious Johnson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Shovel hook by Tatsuya Kawajiri
goes nowhere.
Canuck's Johnson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Canuck's Johnson moves forward and holds Crusher/Tajiri
The fighters are clinching.
Canuck's Johnson pushes off of Tatsuya Kawajiri and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Crusher/Tajiri stumbles backwards but Demetrious Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Crusher/Tajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Crusher/Tajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Canuck's Johnson pushes off of Tatsuya Kawajiri and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Crusher/Tajiri stumbles backwards but Demetrious Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Canuck's Johnson gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Canuck's Johnson blocks Tatsuya Kawajiri's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Crusher/Tajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Demetrious Johnson on the ground
They could take their toll on Crusher/Tajiri.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Canuck's Johnson's moves.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Crusher/Tajiri
Deep breaths from Tatsuya Kawajiri who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Crusher/Tajiri misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Crusher/Tajiri tries to stand up!
Canuck's Johnson doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Crusher/Tajiri's abdomen
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Canuck's Johnson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Demetrious Johnson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tatsuya Kawajiri shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crusher/Tajiri's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Crusher/Tajiri's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Canuck's Johnson shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Americana) at 3:03 Round 4
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 11/45 (24%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 8/11 (73%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 549 s
DJ looked like a complete fighter. A very, very complete fighter. Just plain complete fighter. Call the hospital, this guy is suffering from Complete Fighter Symdrome - CFS!!! If only it were contagious...Or the stamina part at least, I guess?
