Demetrious Johnson proved why he’s far and away the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in MMA right now – and perhaps ever -when he dominated Wilson Reis en route to a third-round submission win in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, tying Anderson Silva’s UFCrecord
Demetrious Johnson proved why he’s far and away the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in MMA right now – and perhaps ever -when he dominated Wilson Reis en route to a third-round submission win in the main event of tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, tying Anderson Silva’s UFCrecord for title consecutive defenses in the process.
Reis was never truly in the fight, as “Mighty Mouse’s” stand-up, wrestling, and ground games were all on a simply unstoppable level compared to the rest of the 125-pound division. Watch the full fight video highlights of Johnson’s latest and possibly greatest dominant win courtesy of UFC on FOX:
Already the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, longtime UFC flyweight champion Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson took one step closer to becoming the best fighter of all-time when he tied Anderson Silva’s record of UFC title defenses with 10 by submitting Wilson Reis in the third round of their main event bout at tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on
Already the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, longtime UFC flyweight champion Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson took one step closer to becoming the best fighter of all-time when he tied Anderson Silva’s record of UFC title defenses with 10 by submitting Wilson Reis in the third round of their main event bout at tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Johnson simply looked without peer in all facets of fighting, displaying precise, lightning-quick volume striking to hit Reis at will to soften him up for a takedown followed by a seamless segway into a fight-ending armbar. It’s not just the fact “Mighty Mouse” defeats his opponents; it’s that they just don’t have any chance at beating him anywhere the fight goes. His growing list of illustrious accomplishments has him up with all-time greats Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, and Jon Jones, and indeed some already feel he’s surpassed those fighting legends.
That has ‘Mighty Mouse’ on the verge of breaking Silva’s all-time record, where he’ll almost definitely become the best MMA fighter in the sport’s history. Is he already there?
UFC on FOX 24 went down tonight (Saturday, April 15, 2017) from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. The main event featured the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, attempting to tie Anderson Silva’s consecutive title defense record at 10. Brazilian contender Wilson Reis stood in his way, but not for
UFC on FOX 24 went down tonight (Saturday, April 15, 2017) from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. The main event featured the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA, Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson, attempting to tie Anderson Silva’s consecutive title defense record at 10. Brazilian contender Wilson Reis stood in his way, but not for long.
Johnson made it look easy, dancing cirlces around the challenger, battering Reis with kicks and punches. The champion was in control of every phase as Reis struggled to keep up and land anything more than occasional leg kicks. By round three, Reis was spent, and Johnson moved in for the kill. A knee to the body dropped an off-balance Reis and DJ pounced. Ground and pound followed as Johnson advanced to mount, then immediately snatched the fight-ending armbar. When Johnson next steps into the cage, he’ll be trying to break Silva’s long-standing record.
The co-main event was a strawweight contenders scrap between “Thug” Rose Namajunas and Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson. Namajunas walked through Waterson’s kicks on the feet, reveresed a head-and-arm throw to take Waterson’s back in round one, and dropped her foe with a nasty head kick in round two. Waterson recovered to some extent, but “Thug” Rose gave her no room to breathe. Namajunas jumped on Waterson’s back as she tried to stand, and finished it with the choke soon after.
Finally, former welterweight Robert Whittaker announced himself as a potential title challenger in a crowded middleweight division with an emphatic TKO over top contender Jacare Souza. The Brazilian failed to get the fight into his wheelhouse on the ground, and Whittaker made him pay. A head kick wobbled Jacare, and Whittaker followed up with punches and elbows that forced referee Mario Yamasaki to step in on Jacare’s behalf. In the aftermath, Whittaker called for a fight with Michael Bisping, who he was scheduled to fight last year before injury nixed the fight.
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Tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 is in the books from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, and the event blessed the State of Missouri with an amazing event for their first-ever UFC card. In the featured bout, longtime UFC flyweight champion Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson tied all-time greeat former middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s
Tonight’s (Sat., April 15, 2017) UFC on FOX 24 is in the books from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, and the event blessed the State of Missouri with an amazing event for their first-ever UFC card.
In the featured bout, longtime UFC flyweight champion Demetrious ‘Mighty Mouse’ Johnson tied all-time greeat former middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s long-held string of title defenses with 10 by absolutely dominating Wilson Reis on the feet en route to as perfect an armbar submission you’ve ever seen in MMA.
In the co-main event, “Thug” Rose Namajunas returned and made an extremely strong case for another title shot by submitting formerly rising Michelle Waterson after rocking her with a huge head kick, while rising middleweight contender Robert Whittaker pulled off a shocking upset over longtime top-ranked submission wizard Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
What a night. Watch the UFC on FOX 24 post-fight press conference starting shortly after the main card right here:
When Bill Conti and Allee Willis wrote “You’re the Best” for Joe Esposito in the mid-’80s, they thought they were doing it for The Karate Kid. No, they were merely writing it well in advance for the greatest combat sports athlete in the world today: De…
When Bill Conti and Allee Willis wrote “You’re the Best” for Joe Esposito in the mid-’80s, they thought they were doing it for The Karate Kid. No, they were merely writing it well in advance for the greatest combat sports athlete in the world today: Demetrious Johnson.
Kidding aside, Johnson mowed through yet another top contender, Wilson Reis, in Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday to tie Anderson Silva for the most UFC title defenses (10). The Sprint Center has likely never seen such brilliance painted with the hands, elbows, knees and legs of an individual before.
Fox Sports: UFC and Champions MMA illustrated just how dominant the champ was:
Johnson got his offense started right away with an inside leg kick. He was active, as usual, while Reis tested the waters to get inside range. The early offense from the champion was kick-heavy. Reis caught a kick and took Johnson down but was not able to maintain it for even a half-second.
The kicks set a good distance for the champion that kept the heavy-handed Reis on the outside. Johnson attacked the body with each opportunity. The first round was a clean start, as Johnson sought the record-tying title defense.
The pressure remained in the second. The work rate Mighty Mouse puts into each fight is nothing short of extraordinary and makes his variety of offense all the more impressive. Johnson briefly slipped to Reis’ back and landed a high knee to the side of his head, which was unconventional.
The quickness of the champ and the pace of the fight looked to be wearing on the challenger in the second round, as Johnson’s combinations were masterful.
MMA writer Jeremy Botter was impressed:
Reis was desperate to get the fight to the mat in the third, but Johnson’s sprawl was far too quick. The champ read the takedown attempts quickly and stuffed them. Johnson flung in a body kick that landed as he continued picked apart Reis.
Johnson landed a quick right and took Reis to the canvas in the latter part of the third round. The champion missed a choke as Reis defended, but the challenger was just trying to avoid being finished. When Reis attempted to get back up, Johnson threw short, crisp elbows to the face.
Johnson mounted and found another armbar to finish the fight. Near perfection.
Reis remains a part of a litany of fighters who are simply not on Johnson’s level. The challenger will rejoin the ranks of the flyweight contenders in the hopes of working his way back to another title shot.
MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani provided post-fight comments from Mighty Mouse, while the UFC relayed footage of his interview with Fox Sports:
It’s hard to determine what’s next for Johnson. He’s made his title run look remarkably easy. Does Joseph Benavidez get another shot, or is Henry Cejudo nearing his rematch? Perhaps, but what should be on deck is a superfight with the winner of Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw. It’s all that remains. Johnson’s cleared out the flyweights.
Brian Stann asked about a potential superfight in the post-fight interview in the cage, but Johnson did not call anyone out. He said he needs seven figures. Who’s to argue? He deserves it.
Regardless of who steps into the cage opposite Johnson next, there is little doubt that as of April 15, 2017, he is the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet and arguably the greatest fighter in UFC history.
Demetrious Johnson (26-2-1) tied the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) record for most successful consecutive title defenses against Wilson Reis (22-7). In the main event of UFC on FOX 24, Johnson defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight title against Reis. It was the 10th title defense for “Mighty Mouse.” Right away Johnson landed an inside
Demetrious Johnson (26-2-1) tied the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) record for most successful consecutive title defenses against Wilson Reis (22-7).
In the main event of UFC on FOX 24, Johnson defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight title against Reis. It was the 10th title defense for “Mighty Mouse.”
Right away Johnson landed an inside leg kick. Reis blocked a high kick after trying to capitalize on a slip. Reis caught a kick and went for a takedown, but Johnsons stood on his feet. “Mighty Mouse” was active and kept Reis on the defensive. Reis again went for a takedown, but couldn’t get it. It was a clear round for the champion.
In the second stanza, Johnson tied up Reis and landed two knees before the break. “Mighty Mouse” grabbed onto a leg and took the back briefly. Johnson continued to be quicker to the punch and avoided danger. A hard body kick landed for the champion. A knee to the body caught Reis as he tried going for a takedown and landed some ground-and-pound before the horn sounded.
The third frame saw Johnson stuff a takedown attempt early. The right eye of Reis was closing. A body kick followed by a right hand was there for Johnson. A right hand followed by a takedown was there for Johnson. “Mighty Mouse” moved to side control. He landed some elbows to the head and rained down strikes in full mount. He quickly moved for an armbar and got the submission to tie the record.
Final Result: Demetrious Johnson def. Wilson Reis via Submission (Armbar) – R3, 4:49
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When Bill Conti and Allee Willis wrote “You’re the Best” for Joe Esposito in the mid-’80s, they thought they were doing it for The Karate Kid. No, they were merely writing it well in advance for the greatest combat sports athlete in the world today: Demetrious Johnson.