Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2023 3:34:46 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Demetrious Johnson chants all around the place!
T.J. Dillashaw looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Demetrious Johnson shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
T.J. Dillashaw comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Canuck's Johnson is connecting with a few punches
T.J. Dillashaw is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dillapickle shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dillapickle looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Dillapickle is on the receiving end of a great combo by Canuck's Johnson.
Dillapickle's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Solid jabs from Demetrious Johnson.
Nice punches.
Canuck's Johnson looks to be in very good shape.
Canuck's Johnson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Dillapickle's thigh
Canuck's Johnson is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dillapickle's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle 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 T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Canuck's Johnson blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is measuring Canuck's Johnson with his jab.
Canuck's Johnson isn't fazed.
T.J. Dillashaw swings...
...no good.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillapickle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Terrible one sided match... Dillapickle was not ready to fight a fighter of Demetrious Johnson caliber.
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
T.J. Dillashaw can't prevent his opponent from passing. Canuck's Johnson looks to work from half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dillapickle's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle 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 T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to turn away and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. T.J. Dillashaw spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillapickle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a hook to the body
but Canuck's Johnson manages to dodge it
Dillapickle misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Dillapickle's left thigh
Dillapickle launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillapickle goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Good movement from Dillapickle
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Nice punches from Demetrious Johnson.
Dillapickle staggers backwards. Canuck's Johnson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Dillapickle's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a hook to the body
and hits Canuck's Johnson's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Dillapickle 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 Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dillapickle's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillapickle doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Pitty-pat punches from Canuck's Johnson
They're bothering Dillapickle even though they aren't hurting him.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Terrible one sided match... Dillapickle was not ready to fight a fighter of Demetrious Johnson caliber.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls him over and takes his back!
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over Dillapickle
Dillapickle has Canuck's Johnson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Canuck's Johnson is unable to move under Dillapickle control.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
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 Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dillapickle hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Dillapickle struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Dillapickle rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dillapickle steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson tries to escape from the closed guard
Canuck's Johnson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
T.J. Dillashaw is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dillapickle moves forward looking for some action
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Canuck's Johnson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dillapickle's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald saw it!
Kevin MacDonald takes away one point from Demetrious Johnson for eye poke.
Kevin MacDonald allows Dillapickle time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
A solid combination from T.J. Dillashaw
mostly hits air.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! T.J. Dillashaw is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Canuck's Johnson into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Dillapickle tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dillapickle from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle tries to escape from the full mount...
Demetrious Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Dillapickle
Good punches to Dillapickle's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
T.J. Dillashaw moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dillapickle's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle 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.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Demetrious Johnson
Solid blows to Dillapickle's abdomen.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw 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 T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes T.J. Dillashaw down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dillapickle misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dillapickle struggles to free himself
That armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Dillapickle is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kevin MacDonald 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dillapickle tries to grapple
He puts Canuck's Johnson in a double underhook!
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson circles out and slips free of T.J. Dillashaw's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dillapickle moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Canuck's Johnson blocks that. It was easy!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
T.J. Dillashaw jabs at Canuck's Johnson
to no visible effect.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and launches himself over Demetrious Johnson
Canuck's Johnson counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dillapickle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Dillapickle looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Dillapickle to try and defend better.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Canuck's Johnson is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to turn into his oponent...
Canuck's Johnson is locking that Banana Split...
Demetrious Johnson tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Dillapickle scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from T.J. Dillashaw
mostly hits air.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson was tooling T.J. Dillashaw for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because T.J. Dillashaw lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Canuck's Johnson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
T.J. Dillashaw didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillapickle doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dillapickle from the side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
T.J. Dillashaw is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Canuck's Johnson leans and gets T.J. Dillashaw's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw is in Canuck's Johnson open guard now
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dillapickle is countered by Demetrious Johnson.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson decides to jump inside Dillapickle's guard.
Dillapickle didn't see that coming. Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle now.
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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillapickle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Nice beating T.J. Dillashaw has received.
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson breaks the closed guard of T.J. Dillashaw and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Solid jabs from T.J. Dillashaw.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson and Dillapickle circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Demetrious Johnson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Dillapickle hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Demetrious Johnson has left Dillapickle unconscious! What a finish by Demetrious Johnson!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by KO (Punch) at 1:10 Round 5
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 3/23 (13%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 674 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 674 s
DJ completely dominated the TJ.
T.J. Dillashaw looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Demetrious Johnson shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
T.J. Dillashaw comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Canuck's Johnson is connecting with a few punches
T.J. Dillashaw is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dillapickle shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dillapickle looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Dillapickle is on the receiving end of a great combo by Canuck's Johnson.
Dillapickle's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Solid jabs from Demetrious Johnson.
Nice punches.
Canuck's Johnson looks to be in very good shape.
Canuck's Johnson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds Dillapickle's thigh
Canuck's Johnson is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dillapickle's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle 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 T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Canuck's Johnson blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is measuring Canuck's Johnson with his jab.
Canuck's Johnson isn't fazed.
T.J. Dillashaw swings...
...no good.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillapickle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Terrible one sided match... Dillapickle was not ready to fight a fighter of Demetrious Johnson caliber.
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
T.J. Dillashaw can't prevent his opponent from passing. Canuck's Johnson looks to work from half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dillapickle's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle 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 T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to turn away and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. T.J. Dillashaw spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillapickle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a hook to the body
but Canuck's Johnson manages to dodge it
Dillapickle misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Dillapickle's left thigh
Dillapickle launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillapickle goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Good movement from Dillapickle
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Nice punches from Demetrious Johnson.
Dillapickle staggers backwards. Canuck's Johnson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Demetrious Johnson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Dillapickle's chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a hook to the body
and hits Canuck's Johnson's ribs hard
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Dillapickle 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 Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dillapickle's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillapickle doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Pitty-pat punches from Canuck's Johnson
They're bothering Dillapickle even though they aren't hurting him.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Terrible one sided match... Dillapickle was not ready to fight a fighter of Demetrious Johnson caliber.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson rolls him over and takes his back!
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over Dillapickle
Dillapickle has Canuck's Johnson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Canuck's Johnson is unable to move under Dillapickle control.
Kevin MacDonald 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.
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 Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dillapickle hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Dillapickle struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Dillapickle rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dillapickle steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson tries to escape from the closed guard
Canuck's Johnson succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
T.J. Dillashaw is cooling the fight on the ground
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dillapickle moves forward looking for some action
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Canuck's Johnson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Canuck's Johnson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dillapickle's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Kevin MacDonald saw it!
Kevin MacDonald takes away one point from Demetrious Johnson for eye poke.
Kevin MacDonald allows Dillapickle time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
A solid combination from T.J. Dillashaw
mostly hits air.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! T.J. Dillashaw is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Canuck's Johnson into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Dillapickle tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dillapickle from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle tries to escape from the full mount...
Demetrious Johnson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Dillapickle
Good punches to Dillapickle's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
T.J. Dillashaw moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to free his leg
Demetrious Johnson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dillapickle's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle 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.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Body shots by Demetrious Johnson
Solid blows to Dillapickle's abdomen.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw 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 T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes T.J. Dillashaw down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dillapickle misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dillapickle struggles to free himself
That armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Dillapickle is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kevin MacDonald 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Dillapickle tries to grapple
He puts Canuck's Johnson in a double underhook!
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson circles out and slips free of T.J. Dillashaw's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dillapickle moves backwards and Demetrious Johnson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Canuck's Johnson blocks that. It was easy!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
T.J. Dillashaw jabs at Canuck's Johnson
to no visible effect.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and launches himself over Demetrious Johnson
Canuck's Johnson counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dillapickle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Dillapickle looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Dillapickle to try and defend better.
Canuck's Johnson moves backwards and T.J. Dillashaw is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Canuck's Johnson is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to turn into his oponent...
Canuck's Johnson is locking that Banana Split...
Demetrious Johnson tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Dillapickle scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from T.J. Dillashaw
mostly hits air.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson was tooling T.J. Dillashaw for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because T.J. Dillashaw lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Canuck's Johnson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
T.J. Dillashaw didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson pushes T.J. Dillashaw against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Canuck's Johnson jumps and tries to free his leg! Dillapickle doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Dillapickle
Canuck's Johnson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dillapickle from the side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillapickle launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
T.J. Dillashaw is looking to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Canuck's Johnson leans and gets T.J. Dillashaw's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw is in Canuck's Johnson open guard now
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Dillapickle launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dillapickle is countered by Demetrious Johnson.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson decides to jump inside Dillapickle's guard.
Dillapickle didn't see that coming. Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle now.
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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillapickle is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Nice beating T.J. Dillashaw has received.
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Dillapickle
Dillapickle tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Dillapickle
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson breaks the closed guard of T.J. Dillashaw and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Solid jabs from T.J. Dillashaw.
Nice punches.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Canuck's Johnson and Dillapickle circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Demetrious Johnson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Dillapickle hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Demetrious Johnson has left Dillapickle unconscious! What a finish by Demetrious Johnson!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by KO (Punch) at 1:10 Round 5
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 3/23 (13%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 674 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 21/25 (84%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 674 s
DJ completely dominated the TJ.
