Demetrious Johnson gets revenge, KOs Moraes

After an initial exchange of punches, Lapicus scored an early takedown followed by a pair of punches and a knee to the head on the ground. However, Kadestam quickly returned to the fray. A moment later, Kadestam timed a nice uppercut that caught Lapicus clean, and nothing more was needed. Lapicus crashed into the fabric out cold. Wow!

Result: Zebasztian Kadestam defeated. Iuri Lapicus by knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:57
Recap: ONE on Prime Video 1: Watch Zebaztian Kadestam floor Iuri Lapicus in 57 seconds with a vicious uppercut
Records: Zebaztian Kadestam (147), Iuri Lapicus (142)
Division: Average weight
Transmission: Prime Video
Referee: Herb Dean

Lin was the busier fighter to start, throwing quick leg kicks and uppercut combinations. Hirata’s patience paid off as he attacked, landing strong counter punches. The opening round concluded after a battle against the fence.

The second round saw both fighters continue to trade punches and leg kicks as they looked to mount some major offense. Lin was once again the more active fighter, but the round again concluded with Hirata holding on and nearly finding a submission on the mat.

Hirata looked to engage in the clinch more often in the third round. With less than two minutes remaining, he took Lin to the mat, but was unable to secure the position. With 20 seconds left, Hirata landed a big right hand to drop Lin. She rushed to follow the finish, but Lin survived until the end of the fight.

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Result: Itsuki Hirata defeated. Hequin Lin by unanimous decision
Records: Itsuki Hirata (61), Hequin Lin (1541)
Division: straw weight
Transmission: Prime Video
Referee: Herb Dean

The first minute was a feelgood affair with the big heavyweights, but the action quickly picked up as both men landed heavy punches. Aliakbari caught a kick and used it to complete a takedown. Cerilli got to his feet, but the battle continued as Aliakbari controlled from his back and eventually sent him back to the mat. Landing punches while transitioning to the crucifix, Aliakbari clipped Cerilli with short elbows and came close to ending the fight.

Cerilli took advantage of a tired Aliakbari and began landing punches, even removing his mouthpiece. However, his offense was soon stifled as Aliakbari returned the fight to the mat, found the crucifix again and continued his attack from the top until referee Herb Dean waved off the fight.

Result: Amir Aliakbari defeat. Mauro Cerilli via TKO (fist cup) – Round 2, 4:02
Records: Amir Aliakbari (113), Mauro Cerilli (145)
Division: heavy weight
Transmission: Prime Video
Referee: Herb Dean

Almeida started with a hard outside leg kick that dropped Grishenko. He didn’t follow him inside and the fight continued on the feet, with Almeida dictating the pace of the battle. A moment later, he shot for a takedown, but lost his balance. However, while still holding both legs, he transitioned smoothly into a heel hook and Grishenko quickly tapped out.

Result: Marcus Almeida def. Kirill Grishenko via submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 1:04
Records: Marcus Almeida (40), Kirill Grishenko (52)
Division: heavy weight
Transmission: Prime Video
Referee: Herb Dean

An immediate hard kick to the body from Johnson started things off. The fighters spent the next two minutes trading individual blows as they moved throughout the cage. Johnson began taunting Moraes, who then took the fight to the ground with a nice takedown. From guard, Moraes landed a few elbows, but Johnson was active threatening his submissions from his back. Moraes held the top position until the round ended.

Moraes landed well in an early exchange to start the second round. Johnson fired but was caught clean by a headbutt and staggered. Moraes took the fight to the ground and unleashed a few knees on the floor to the head. Johnson popped up and pressed Moraes against the fence, but was taken down again soon after. Moraes’ strong game was on display again as Johnson did what he could from the back.

Johnson turned up the pressure to start the third, landing clean shots as Moraes spun on the outside. In and out with quick punches and elbows, Johnson kept Moraes on the defensive in what was the best round for “Mighty Mouse” to date.

Moraes looked for the win early in the fourth, but Johnson was able to escape. However, the second clinch was more successful for the champion, keeping Johnson pinned against the fence, landing knees to the body. Johnson got some of his own before parting ways. Back in the center of the cage, a couple of surprising exchanges took place. Johnson slipped a left hook from Moraes and countered with a hard right hand to send the champion to the canvas. Johnson then rushed in with a knee to the head for the knockout. What a finish!

Result: Demetrious Johnson def. Adriano Moraes by knockout (knee) – Round 4, 3:50
Records: Adriano Moraes (204), Demetrious Johnson (2441)
Division: Flyweight
Transmission: Prime Video
Referee: Olivier Coste