Johnson vs. Mousasi

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA Middleweight Championship

Anthony Johnson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Gegard Mousasi glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Now Anthony Johnson put his title in contention against Mousasi.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


Lightning fast low kick from Rumble!
Mousasi blocks that kick with his leg.


Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Johnson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.


The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Rumble
Gegard Mousasi tries to better his position on the ground...
Rumble holds Gegard Mousasi 's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mousasi misses a step and Anthony Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Rumble
Gegard Mousasi storms over Rumble with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anthony Johnson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Johnson to fight back!
Mousasi is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !


The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rumble is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gegard Mousasi , who is barely covering up!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead


Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Johnson in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.


Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Mousasi
Rumble throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gegard Mousasi
Solid shots!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose


Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Rumble doesn't allow him!


The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Mousasi
Rumble positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mousasi's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.


Anthony Johnson is in open guard over Mousasi
Anthony Johnson pushes Gegard Mousasi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rumble jumps and tries to free his leg! Mousasi doesn't allow this but Anthony Johnson is able to get half guard here.


Anthony Johnson is in half guard over Mousasi
Anthony Johnson tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Anthony Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.


Anthony Johnson is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Anthony Johnson looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Anthony Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Anthony Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mousasi tries to move on the ground and shows Anthony Johnson 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!


Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rumble goes for an armbar!
Gegard Mousasi breaks the lock and pushes away Anthony Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Anthony Johnson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.


The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
Rumble's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured


Solid kick to the leg from Anthony Johnson
Mousasi checks it.
Rumble misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...


Anthony Johnson paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi answers with solid punches!
Rumble's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rumble has a small cut in his Left cheek


Incredible haymaker from Anthony Johnson!
You can see Gegard Mousasi 's head being snapped backwards!
Mousasi's Right cheek is beginning to swell


Anthony Johnson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Mousasi from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Gegard Mousasi seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anthony Johnson!


Mousasi stumbles backwards staggered and Anthony Johnson launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Mousasi is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
That brutal impact left Mousasi laid out on the mat! Anthony Johnson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Mousasi's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mousasi has a small cut in his Forehead

Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punches) at 3:48 Round 1

Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 132 s

Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 132 s


Anthony Johnson defends the Middleweight title!


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