Post by The Sandmen on Nov 6, 2014 17:26:00 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
Gegard Mousasi looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Josh Koscheck is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Josh Koscheck and Gegard Mousasi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mousasi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Koscheck leans back...
Mousasi eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Mousasi quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Gegard Mousasi and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Mousasi.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Koscheck pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Gegard Mousasi down... Mousasi stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mousasi's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Koscheck pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Mousasi steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
Gegard Mousasi is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Koscheck
Gegard Mousasi tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Mousasi is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gegard Mousasi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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 clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Mousasi doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Koscheck blocks and then pushes away Gegard Mousasi !
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags Koscheck.
Mousasi launches a flurry of punches
Koscheck slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Koscheck feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Koscheck throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Koscheck launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Koscheck seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes off of Josh Koscheck and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Koscheck holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Koscheck launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mousasi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mousasi may be in trouble!
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
Mousasi misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Josh Koscheck
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
makes Mousasi stumble back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Koscheck and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab one of Gegard Mousasi 's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Mousasi lose his balance and falls to the mat
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Josh Koscheck storms over Mousasi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mousasi's face with his elbows!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Mousasi to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mousasi.
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Elbows) at 3:06 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 127 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/14 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 127 s
If Koscheck didn't win this one, after all his upgrades back in the day, I would start to worry. Another fight I wanna see in real life today.
Gegard Mousasi looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Josh Koscheck is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Josh Koscheck and Gegard Mousasi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Koscheck!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mousasi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Koscheck leans back...
Mousasi eyes him warily.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Mousasi quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Gegard Mousasi and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Mousasi.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Josh Koscheck pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck tries to take Gegard Mousasi down... Mousasi stumbles backwards and Josh Koscheck launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mousasi's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Koscheck pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Mousasi steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mousasi.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
Gegard Mousasi is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Koscheck
Gegard Mousasi tries to free his leg
Josh Koscheck moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Mousasi is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Mousasi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mousasi tries to cover his face,
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mousasi's side.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gegard Mousasi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gegard Mousasi . 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 clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mousasi fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Mousasi doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Koscheck blocks and then pushes away Gegard Mousasi !
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags Koscheck.
Mousasi launches a flurry of punches
Koscheck slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck has found an opening in the defense of Mousasi, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Koscheck feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Koscheck throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Koscheck launches a furious low kick!
Mousasi receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Koscheck seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes off of Josh Koscheck and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Koscheck holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Koscheck launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mousasi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mousasi may be in trouble!
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
Mousasi misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Quick hook by Josh Koscheck
Good shot! Mousasi has reasons to be worried.
Gegard Mousasi closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Josh Koscheck blocks
Mousasi moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The two exchange wildly
Koscheck is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Josh Koscheck
makes Mousasi stumble back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Koscheck and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck shoots and grab one of Gegard Mousasi 's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Mousasi lose his balance and falls to the mat
Hard blow to Mousasi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Josh Koscheck storms over Mousasi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mousasi's face with his elbows!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Mousasi
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mousasi's being punished here!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Mousasi to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mousasi.
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Elbows) at 3:06 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/19 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 127 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/14 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 127 s
If Koscheck didn't win this one, after all his upgrades back in the day, I would start to worry. Another fight I wanna see in real life today.