Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 9:18:32 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Demetrious Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frankie Edgar has fight Demetrious Johnson 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Canuck's Johnson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frankie Edgar and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Answer is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Demetrious Johnson
miss their mark.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Canuck's Johnson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frankie Edgar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Canuck's Johnson is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
The Answer tries to break the lock slamming Demetrious Johnson against the mat!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't allow Frankie Edgar to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
That Triangle Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Canuck's Johnson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Pitty-pat punches from The Answer
They're bothering Canuck's Johnson even though they aren't hurting him.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Canuck's Johnson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Canuck's Johnson is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Canuck's Johnson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson works on the ground with his fingers over The Answer's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frankie Edgar tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Answer blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The Answer tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Answer tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Canuck's Johnson in the side of the head
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Canuck's Johnson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Frankie Edgar is in Canuck's Johnson open guard now
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer moves on the ground
The Answer cannot take advantage in the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to open Canuck's Johnson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Canuck's Johnson is unable to cover himself now!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson throws up a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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.
The Answer pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frankie Edgar has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Canuck's Johnson launches a kick
but Frankie Edgar avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frankie Edgar is on his feet again.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
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
Demetrious Johnson is on his feet again.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Answer Hyper-extended his arm
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Canuck's Johnson tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
Frankie Edgar wraps his arms around Canuck's Johnson's arms and counters the punches.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Frankie Edgar down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Canuck's Johnson is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Canuck's Johnson's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
The Answer is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Canuck's Johnson catch Frankie Edgar's left arm and tries a kimura
Frankie Edgar holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Demetrious Johnson sits high on Frankie Edgar's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Answer's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Answer tries to roll out. He's too quick for Demetrious Johnson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Canuck's Johnson and it cost him top position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to open Canuck's Johnson's guard...
Canuck's Johnson breaks the lock and covers himself from The Answer's punches
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Canuck's Johnson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demetrious Johnson work his BJJ game.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Canuck's Johnson goes for an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and pushes away Demetrious Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Answer struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Demetrious Johnson struggles not allowing Frankie Edgar improve his position.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under...
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
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 The Answer
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over The Answer... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Answer rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Canuck's Johnson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
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 The Answer
The Answer is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The Answer
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
That hit Canuck's Johnson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Herb Dean 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 Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Canuck's Johnson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Answer climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
The Answer moves backwards and gestures for Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Canuck's Johnson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Canuck's Johnson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The Answer looks to be in very good shape.
The Answer grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Canuck's Johnson...
Canuck's Johnson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Answer pulls his arm out of danger.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Canuck's Johnson...
Canuck's Johnson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson sits up and gets an arm around The Answer's neck!
That Guillotine from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
The Answer pushes Demetrious Johnson back to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Canuck's Johnson is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Canuck's Johnson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Forehead
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Demetrious Johnson hooks The Answer's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Canuck's Johnson away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is moving on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson tries to counter The Answer's moves on the ground.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frankie Edgar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Answer blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Canuck's Johnson's face!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Canuck's Johnson blocks a few elbows and now Frankie Edgar will have to look for another option here.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
The Answer is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Canuck's Johnson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
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
Frankie Edgar 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Answer is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The Answer launches a flurry of punches
Canuck's Johnson slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
Canuck's Johnson ties him up.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Answer climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
The Answer cartwheels towards Canuck's Johnson!
Canuck's Johnson fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Canuck's Johnson tries to hit Frankie Edgar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. The Answer steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar creates space and allows Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Canuck's Johnson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
The Answer tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Answer is clinching with Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Answer is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Answer doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes The Answer forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Canuck's Johnson takes a break to breathe while holding Frankie Edgar.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Answer launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
The Answer misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demetrious Johnson!
The Answer is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Canuck's Johnson is connecting with a few punches
Frankie Edgar 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
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
The Answer struggles to free himself
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
Crushing shot to The Answer's body! He's holding his side
The Answer struggles to free himself
That armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar hovers above Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Kimura looks tight...
The Answer blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Canuck's Johnson's guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Canuck's Johnson put Frankie Edgar in closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
That hit Canuck's Johnson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer tries to stand up!
Canuck's Johnson doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar 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 The Answer
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The Answer
Demetrious Johnson tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
That Neck Crank from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The Answer
Demetrious Johnson slides his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in The Answer's eyes...
Canuck's Johnson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
The Answer's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The Answer struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Answer struggles to free himself
Herb Dean breaks Demetrious Johnson's lock! This is over! The Answer didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:05 Round 4
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/1 (900%)
GnP strikes 31/102 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 813 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 864 s
What a huge upset! Demetrious Johnson is the winner!
Big comeback from the Deedge. He was losing early. Then he wasnt.
This would have been a neat one IRL, if their weights matched up, which they didn't. Also, whatever happened to Edgar? He kinda lost horrifically then was never heard from again. Rumour has it he is not in the new UFC game. Anyone play UFC games anymore?
Demetrious Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frankie Edgar has fight Demetrious Johnson 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
Canuck's Johnson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frankie Edgar and Demetrious Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Answer is holding Demetrious Johnson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demetrious Johnson shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Demetrious Johnson
miss their mark.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Canuck's Johnson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frankie Edgar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Canuck's Johnson is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
The Answer tries to break the lock slamming Demetrious Johnson against the mat!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't allow Frankie Edgar to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
That Triangle Armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Canuck's Johnson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Pitty-pat punches from The Answer
They're bothering Canuck's Johnson even though they aren't hurting him.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Canuck's Johnson's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Canuck's Johnson is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Canuck's Johnson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson works on the ground with his fingers over The Answer's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frankie Edgar tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Answer blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The Answer tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Answer tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Canuck's Johnson in the side of the head
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Canuck's Johnson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer struggles on the ground and tries to break Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Frankie Edgar is in Canuck's Johnson open guard now
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer moves on the ground
The Answer cannot take advantage in the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to open Canuck's Johnson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Canuck's Johnson is unable to cover himself now!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson throws up a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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.
The Answer pushes Demetrious Johnson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frankie Edgar has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Canuck's Johnson launches a kick
but Frankie Edgar avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Frankie Edgar is on his feet again.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
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
Demetrious Johnson is on his feet again.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Answer Hyper-extended his arm
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Canuck's Johnson tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
Frankie Edgar wraps his arms around Canuck's Johnson's arms and counters the punches.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Demetrious Johnson pushes Frankie Edgar down and prevents his attempts to escape
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Canuck's Johnson is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Canuck's Johnson's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
The Answer is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Canuck's Johnson catch Frankie Edgar's left arm and tries a kimura
Frankie Edgar holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Demetrious Johnson sits high on Frankie Edgar's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Answer's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Answer tries to roll out. He's too quick for Demetrious Johnson and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Canuck's Johnson and it cost him top position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to open Canuck's Johnson's guard...
Canuck's Johnson breaks the lock and covers himself from The Answer's punches
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Canuck's Johnson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Demetrious Johnson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Demetrious Johnson work his BJJ game.
Demetrious Johnson attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Canuck's Johnson goes for an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and pushes away Demetrious Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Answer struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar pushes Demetrious Johnson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Demetrious Johnson struggles not allowing Frankie Edgar improve his position.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under...
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
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 The Answer
Canuck's Johnson is in open guard over The Answer... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Answer rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Canuck's Johnson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Demetrious Johnson is standing now.
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 The Answer
The Answer is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over The Answer
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
That hit Canuck's Johnson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Herb Dean 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 Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Canuck's Johnson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Answer climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
The Answer moves backwards and gestures for Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Canuck's Johnson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Canuck's Johnson goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Canuck's Johnson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The Answer looks to be in very good shape.
The Answer grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Canuck's Johnson...
Canuck's Johnson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Answer pulls his arm out of danger.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Canuck's Johnson...
Canuck's Johnson is defending himself well. None of them connect.
The Answer clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson sits up and gets an arm around The Answer's neck!
That Guillotine from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
The Answer pushes Demetrious Johnson back to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Canuck's Johnson is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Canuck's Johnson tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Canuck's Johnson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Forehead
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Answer spins out, but Demetrious Johnson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Answer is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Demetrious Johnson hooks The Answer's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Canuck's Johnson away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is moving on the ground...
Canuck's Johnson tries to counter The Answer's moves on the ground.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Canuck's Johnson tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frankie Edgar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Answer blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Demetrious Johnson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Canuck's Johnson's face!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer tries to open up Canuck's Johnson with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Canuck's Johnson blocks a few elbows and now Frankie Edgar will have to look for another option here.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
The Answer is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Canuck's Johnson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Demetrious Johnson controls the situation despite Frankie Edgar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
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
Frankie Edgar 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The Answer is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The Answer launches a flurry of punches
Canuck's Johnson slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Demetrious Johnson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
Canuck's Johnson ties him up.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
The Answer climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
The Answer cartwheels towards Canuck's Johnson!
Canuck's Johnson fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Canuck's Johnson tries to hit Frankie Edgar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. The Answer steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The Answer is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar creates space and allows Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Canuck's Johnson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
The Answer tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Answer is clinching with Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Answer is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Answer doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Demetrious Johnson embrace and tries to move away...
Demetrious Johnson pushes The Answer forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Canuck's Johnson takes a break to breathe while holding Frankie Edgar.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Answer launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
The Answer misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demetrious Johnson!
The Answer is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Canuck's Johnson is connecting with a few punches
Frankie Edgar 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
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Demetrious Johnson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
The Answer struggles to free himself
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
Crushing shot to The Answer's body! He's holding his side
The Answer struggles to free himself
That armbar from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
Frankie Edgar hovers above Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Kimura looks tight...
The Answer blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Canuck's Johnson's guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to close the guard.
Canuck's Johnson put Frankie Edgar in closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Canuck's Johnson
The Answer is in closed guard... Canuck's Johnson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
That hit Canuck's Johnson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer tries to stand up!
Canuck's Johnson doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
The Answer measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar 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 The Answer
The Answer launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The Answer
Demetrious Johnson tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
That Neck Crank from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
Canuck's Johnson is in rear mount over The Answer
Demetrious Johnson slides his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in The Answer's eyes...
Canuck's Johnson is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
The Answer's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The Answer struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Answer struggles to free himself
Herb Dean breaks Demetrious Johnson's lock! This is over! The Answer didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:05 Round 4
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 3/14 (21%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/1 (900%)
GnP strikes 31/102 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 813 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 864 s
What a huge upset! Demetrious Johnson is the winner!
Big comeback from the Deedge. He was losing early. Then he wasnt.
This would have been a neat one IRL, if their weights matched up, which they didn't. Also, whatever happened to Edgar? He kinda lost horrifically then was never heard from again. Rumour has it he is not in the new UFC game. Anyone play UFC games anymore?
