Flyweight Demetrious Johnson made history on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas defending his UFC title more than any other fighter in the promotion’s history. In one-sided fashion, Johnson dominated third ranked Ray Borg in the UFC 216 co-main event to break the record previously held by former middleweight titleholder Anderson Silva.
Johnson took the fight to Borg in the beginning, landing four leg kicks in the first 20 seconds. He gained top position after stuffing a takedown attempt by Borg and delivered punches and elbows. Borg didn’t land a single strike in the opening frame.
Borg switched strategies and quickly took Johnson down in the early going of the second round. Johnson stood and Borg briefly had the champion’s back. Seconds later Johnson shook him off and did damage while on top. After two rounds, Borg had landed only two strikes.
For the rest of the fight, Johnson stayed steps ahead of Borg on the ground. He mounted the challenger twice during the championship rounds. “Mighty Mouse” put on an absolutely clinic but was looking for a finish. It would come in the final round.
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