Check out the main event of UFC on FX 3, with Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall fight video highlights, brought to you by FOX Sports. Johnson and McCall met on June 8, 2012 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, in a rematch of their controversial flyweight tournament semi-final draw.
With a win finally in tow, "Mighty Mouse" advanced to the tournament final to fight Joseph Benavidez for the inaugural UFC flyweight strap. Catch the video highlights below.
Check out more on Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall with play-by-play from MMA Fighting, SB Nation's home for mixed martial arts.
Round 1: Johnson bouncing around as always to start. McCall backs him up to the cage and initiates a clinch. Johnson reverses position and pulls McCall down briefly. Johnson lands a right hand and resets. McCall throwing a couple of wild right hooks that both miss badly. Johnson lands a right hand that rocked McCall, who falls to his back. McCall gets up quickly though. Good start for Johnson. McCall tries a kick and Johnson catches it and puts him down again. McCall rolls free and lands a pair of body shots. A quick first round goes to Johnson, 10-9.
Round 2: McCall scores a quick takedown but can't establish position as Johnson scrambles free. McCall uppercut lands. "Uncle Creepy" looks more comfortable early on. An errant kick lands low, so we take a quick timeout. McCall with a level shift takedown but can't hold Johnson down. McCall scores with a spinning elbow against the fence. Johnson shifts to orthodox stance for the final minute and lands a right hook and knee from the clinch. Straight right for Johnson. A close round, but we score it for McCall 10-9.
Round 3: The pair fight against the fence early, until Johnson digs low and scores the takedown. He isn't able to land a single strike though as McCall gets to his feet. Johnson with a nice series of punches as we near the midway point. It's winning time now. Both men land during an exchange, but Johnson scores with two strikes. Johnson looks fresher as the final seconds tick away. Johnson gets the better of the fight's final moments. It's a close round, but MMA Fighting scores it for Johnson 10-9.
UFC on FX 3 results: Demetrious Johnson def. Ian McCall via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
With the win, Johnson advances to the UFC flyweight championship match against Benavidez.