Post by The Sandman on Jun 25, 2022 1:40:38 GMT -5
Max Holloway shifts back and forth nervously.
Demetrious Johnson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Max Holloway has fight Demetrious Johnson 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Max Holloway is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Canuck's Johnson steps forward
Maximus The Blessed feints.
Demetrious Johnson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Max Holloway pushes away Canuck's Johnson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Canuck's Johnson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Max Holloway
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maximus The Blessed looks to be in very good shape.
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Maximus The Blessed forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Maximus The Blessed is throwing a flurry of punches!
Demetrious Johnson just can't get away!
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed stumbles backwards and Demetrious Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Maximus The Blessed and Canuck's Johnson circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
that nearly tags Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
Maximus The Blessed dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crisp uppercut by Maximus The Blessed followed by a hard jab
Demetrious Johnson stumbles back.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
That hits Max Holloway's ankle
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! Canuck's Johnson stops that one with his ribs!
Demetrious Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Canuck's Johnson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Canuck's Johnson's Nose is beginning to swell
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of Canuck's Johnson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Max Holloway chases Canuck's Johnson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Canuck's Johnson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Maximus The Blessed shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Maximus The Blessed showing excellent timing, blasts Demetrious Johnson with a right hand.
Canuck's Johnson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off Canuck's Johnson with punches
Canuck's Johnson reels from the strikes.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed 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 Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Canuck's Johnson tries to escape from closed guard...
Canuck's Johnson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Canuck's Johnson
who is bobbing and weaving.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Forehead
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Canuck's Johnson and Maximus The Blessed circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maximus The Blessed is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson 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 Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Deep breaths from Demetrious Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
That hit Maximus The Blessed who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from the closed guard
Maximus The Blessed succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway hooks Canuck's Johnson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demetrious Johnson manages to kick Maximus The Blessed away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Canuck's Johnson and Maximus The Blessed circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Canuck's Johnson pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of Canuck's Johnson.
Every time Max Holloway attempts to get inside
Canuck's Johnson fires a low kick.
Maximus The Blessed and Canuck's Johnson circle around the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed and Canuck's Johnson circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Canuck's Johnson into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Canuck's Johnson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Maximus The Blessed's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Maximus The Blessed has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Canuck's Johnson launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Canuck's Johnson's stops that one with his face! How is Canuck's Johnson standing?!
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Canuck's Johnson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Max Holloway is in Canuck's Johnson open guard now
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway creates enough space to control Demetrious Johnson's leg.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson pushes Maximus The Blessed's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Canuck's Johnson who is in full mount! Maximus The Blessed is in trouble now!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway is cooling the fight 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson tries to launch a few punches to Max Holloway
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Maximus The Blessed's defense
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Max Holloway...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Maximus The Blessed, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
Canuck's Johnson moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing Canuck's Johnson to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway isolates Demetrious Johnson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demetrious Johnson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Max Holloway lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises Canuck's Johnson!
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
Canuck's Johnson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Canuck's Johnson clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Canuck's Johnson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Maximus The Blessed seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is getting frustrated here.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed holds Demetrious Johnson's arms and blocks the punches!
Canuck's Johnson misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway throws up a triangle attempt!
Demetrious Johnson postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed 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
Max Holloway takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demetrious Johnson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Demetrious Johnson breaks that americana attempt!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Max Holloway sits high on Demetrious Johnson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Canuck's Johnson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Canuck's Johnson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Max Holloway and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maximus The Blessed and it cost him top position.
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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Canuck's Johnson leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! Canuck's Johnson stops that one with his ribs!
Canuck's Johnson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway leans forwards and tries to grapple with Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson tries to holds Max Holloway in a clinch against the fence
Maximus The Blessed escapes from the clinch before Demetrious Johnson could keep him in place
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Maximus The Blessed, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
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 Maximus The Blessed
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed works on the ground with his fingers over Canuck's Johnson's face
Canuck's Johnson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway 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
Demetrious Johnson 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Canuck's Johnson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson looks to be in very good shape.
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Max Holloway's guard...
Demetrious Johnson forces Max Holloway to open his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maximus The Blessed is able to break the lock.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Canuck's Johnson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Canuck's Johnson pulls his arm out of danger.
Maximus The Blessed misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Canuck's Johnson 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson works on the ground with his fingers over Maximus The Blessed's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed 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.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Max Holloway by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 33/43 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 774 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 774 s
These guys are defensively strong, in that both tried a lot, but not a lot of damage was done. They make for interesting fights. Lots of work and little to show for it. Better than those fights where after 5 rounds, nothing has happened except 3 no-stamina punches that missed.
Demetrious Johnson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Max Holloway has fight Demetrious Johnson 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Max Holloway is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Canuck's Johnson steps forward
Maximus The Blessed feints.
Demetrious Johnson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Max Holloway pushes away Canuck's Johnson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Canuck's Johnson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Max Holloway
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maximus The Blessed looks to be in very good shape.
Maximus The Blessed doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Maximus The Blessed forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Maximus The Blessed is throwing a flurry of punches!
Demetrious Johnson just can't get away!
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Maximus The Blessed trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maximus The Blessed stumbles backwards and Demetrious Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Maximus The Blessed and Canuck's Johnson circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
that nearly tags Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson launches a body shot
Maximus The Blessed dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Crisp uppercut by Maximus The Blessed followed by a hard jab
Demetrious Johnson stumbles back.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
That hits Max Holloway's ankle
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Max Holloway sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! Canuck's Johnson stops that one with his ribs!
Demetrious Johnson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Canuck's Johnson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Canuck's Johnson's Nose is beginning to swell
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of Canuck's Johnson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Max Holloway chases Canuck's Johnson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Canuck's Johnson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Maximus The Blessed shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Maximus The Blessed showing excellent timing, blasts Demetrious Johnson with a right hand.
Canuck's Johnson steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off Canuck's Johnson with punches
Canuck's Johnson reels from the strikes.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed 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 Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Canuck's Johnson tries to escape from closed guard...
Canuck's Johnson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Canuck's Johnson
who is bobbing and weaving.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Forehead
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Canuck's Johnson and Maximus The Blessed circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maximus The Blessed is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson 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 Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Max Holloway uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Maximus The Blessed 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Max Holloway is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Deep breaths from Demetrious Johnson who tries a hammer punch to Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
That hit Maximus The Blessed who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He succeeds!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from the closed guard
Maximus The Blessed succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway hooks Canuck's Johnson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demetrious Johnson manages to kick Maximus The Blessed away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Canuck's Johnson and Maximus The Blessed circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Canuck's Johnson pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A left hook from Maximus The Blessed
grazes the chin of Canuck's Johnson.
Every time Max Holloway attempts to get inside
Canuck's Johnson fires a low kick.
Maximus The Blessed and Canuck's Johnson circle around the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Maximus The Blessed throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Maximus The Blessed and Canuck's Johnson circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Max Holloway is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Canuck's Johnson into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Canuck's Johnson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Maximus The Blessed's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Maximus The Blessed has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Canuck's Johnson launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
An overhand right from Max Holloway that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Canuck's Johnson's stops that one with his face! How is Canuck's Johnson standing?!
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
Demetrious Johnson gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Canuck's Johnson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Max Holloway is in Canuck's Johnson open guard now
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maximus The Blessed looks to work from half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Deep breaths from Max Holloway who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Max Holloway creates enough space to control Demetrious Johnson's leg.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson pushes Maximus The Blessed's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Canuck's Johnson who is in full mount! Maximus The Blessed is in trouble now!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Maximus The Blessed's ribs.
Maximus The Blessed is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway is cooling the fight 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson tries to launch a few punches to Max Holloway
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Maximus The Blessed's defense
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Max Holloway...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Max Holloway gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Maximus The Blessed, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
Canuck's Johnson moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed won't budge, forcing Canuck's Johnson to pull guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Max Holloway isolates Demetrious Johnson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Demetrious Johnson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Max Holloway lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed is taking this opportunity to rest.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises Canuck's Johnson!
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
Canuck's Johnson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Canuck's Johnson clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Canuck's Johnson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Maximus The Blessed seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is getting frustrated here.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson launches a few punches to Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed holds Demetrious Johnson's arms and blocks the punches!
Canuck's Johnson misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway throws up a triangle attempt!
Demetrious Johnson postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Maximus The Blessed 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
Max Holloway takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Demetrious Johnson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Demetrious Johnson breaks that americana attempt!
Max Holloway is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Max Holloway sits high on Demetrious Johnson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Canuck's Johnson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Canuck's Johnson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Max Holloway and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maximus The Blessed and it cost him top position.
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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Canuck's Johnson leads with a punch
Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Maximus The Blessed launches a hook to the body
Bang! Canuck's Johnson stops that one with his ribs!
Canuck's Johnson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maximus The Blessed sprawls and remains on his feet.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway leans forwards and tries to grapple with Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson tries to holds Max Holloway in a clinch against the fence
Maximus The Blessed escapes from the clinch before Demetrious Johnson could keep him in place
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maximus The Blessed goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Maximus The Blessed, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
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 Maximus The Blessed
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed works on the ground with his fingers over Canuck's Johnson's face
Canuck's Johnson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway 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
Demetrious Johnson 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Canuck's Johnson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Max Holloway is coming in again!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Max Holloway's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson looks to be in very good shape.
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Max Holloway's guard...
Demetrious Johnson forces Max Holloway to open his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Terrible one sided match... Canuck's Johnson was not ready to fight a fighter of Max Holloway caliber.
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maximus The Blessed rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Max Holloway
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Max Holloway...
Max Holloway takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Canuck's Johnson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maximus The Blessed is able to break the lock.
Maximus The Blessed tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maximus The Blessed switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Canuck's Johnson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed 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 Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Maximus The Blessed launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Maximus The Blessed
Max Holloway overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Canuck's Johnson pulls his arm out of danger.
Maximus The Blessed misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Canuck's Johnson 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Maximus The Blessed is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Canuck's Johnson works on the ground with his fingers over Maximus The Blessed's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed 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.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Max Holloway
Maximus The Blessed is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Max Holloway down and prevents his attempts to escape
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Max Holloway by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 33/43 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 774 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 11/16 (69%)
GnP strikes 6/13 (46%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 774 s
These guys are defensively strong, in that both tried a lot, but not a lot of damage was done. They make for interesting fights. Lots of work and little to show for it. Better than those fights where after 5 rounds, nothing has happened except 3 no-stamina punches that missed.
