Post by The Sandmen on Feb 9, 2012 11:42:24 GMT -5
Mousasi enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Matt Serra doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Mousasi while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mousasi leads with a punch
Matt Serra avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Serra tries to escape from closed guard...
Mousasi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Serra! He is reversed and nor Gegard Mousasi is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Mousasi tries to get a side mount...
Serra wraps his leg around Gegard Mousasi leg and prevents him from moving.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Gegard Mousasi pushes Serra's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Serra wraps his legs while he holds Gegard Mousasi's head... Tight guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Blocked by Serra.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Mousasi is looking to end this fight with strikes
Serra anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gegard Mousasi
Matt Serra fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Mousasi pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Matt Serra. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gegard Mousasi throws a looping left hand...
Serra moves aside and dodges.
Mousasi is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Blocked by Serra.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Matt Serra's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Serra has a small cut in his Mouth
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gegard Mousasi!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Gegard Mousasi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to free his leg
Gegard Mousasi 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gegard Mousasi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Mousasi succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Serra is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Mousasi tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Gegard Mousasi.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi looks to pass to mount...
Mousasi slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Serra is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Serra is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mousasi's ribs.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Serra's face!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Serra doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Gegard Mousasi is in Serra open guard now
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Gegard Mousasi work his BJJ game.
Gegard Mousasi throws down elbows...
Serra is not making himself an easy target.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Mousasi moves on the ground
Gegard Mousasi moves to side mount
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Matt Serra...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi catch Matt Serra's right arm and tries a kimura
Matt Serra holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Serra can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi tries to open Serra's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gegard Mousasi. Serra is unable to cover himself now!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Serra struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi tries to better his position on the ground...
Mousasi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi won't budge, forcing Serra to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi fires a barrage of punches at Serra's head!
This is bad! Mousasi is just pounding on Matt Serra's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Matt Serra's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Serra's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mousasi moves forward and holds Serra
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gegard Mousasi!
That one almost breaks Serra's chin! He is knocked down!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Serra has a small cut in his Chin
Mousasi is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi decides to jump inside Serra's guard.
Serra didn't see that coming. Mousasi is in open guard over Serra now.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Mousasi blocks them effectively.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Terrible one sided match... Serra was not ready to fight a fighter of Gegard Mousasi caliber.
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Mousasi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Matt Serra's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Chin
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Mousasi fires a barrage of punches at Serra's head!
This is bad! Mousasi is just pounding on Matt Serra's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Gegard Mousasi has left Serra staggered! Gegard Mousasi should try push forward now and finish this!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Serra from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Serra's face!
Gegard Mousasi turns out the lights for Serra! What an astonishing KO by Mousasi!
Serra's Forehead is beginning to swell
Serra has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by KO (GnP) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/58 (53%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 577 s
Serra had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec).
People at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) will not regret paying for this ticket. Mousasi's awesome performance was worth the money.
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Matt Serra doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Mousasi while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mousasi leads with a punch
Matt Serra avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Serra tries to escape from closed guard...
Mousasi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Serra! He is reversed and nor Gegard Mousasi is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Mousasi tries to get a side mount...
Serra wraps his leg around Gegard Mousasi leg and prevents him from moving.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Gegard Mousasi pushes Serra's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Serra wraps his legs while he holds Gegard Mousasi's head... Tight guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Blocked by Serra.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Mousasi is looking to end this fight with strikes
Serra anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gegard Mousasi
Matt Serra fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Mousasi pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Matt Serra. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gegard Mousasi throws a looping left hand...
Serra moves aside and dodges.
Mousasi is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Blocked by Serra.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Matt Serra's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Serra has a small cut in his Mouth
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gegard Mousasi!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Gegard Mousasi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to free his leg
Gegard Mousasi 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Gegard Mousasi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gegard Mousasi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Mousasi succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Serra is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Mousasi tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Gegard Mousasi.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi looks to pass to mount...
Mousasi slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Serra is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Matt Serra tries to pass Gegard Mousasi's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Mousasi
Serra is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mousasi's ribs.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Serra's face!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Serra doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mousasi into his guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Gegard Mousasi is in Serra open guard now
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Gegard Mousasi work his BJJ game.
Gegard Mousasi throws down elbows...
Serra is not making himself an easy target.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He is not able to do it
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Mousasi moves on the ground
Gegard Mousasi moves to side mount
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Matt Serra...
Gegard Mousasi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi catch Matt Serra's right arm and tries a kimura
Matt Serra holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Mousasi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Serra can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi tries to open Serra's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gegard Mousasi. Serra is unable to cover himself now!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Mousasi is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Serra struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Gegard Mousasi tries to better his position on the ground...
Mousasi is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi won't budge, forcing Serra to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi fires a barrage of punches at Serra's head!
This is bad! Mousasi is just pounding on Matt Serra's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Mousasi is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Gegard Mousasi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Matt Serra's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Serra's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mousasi moves forward and holds Serra
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gegard Mousasi!
That one almost breaks Serra's chin! He is knocked down!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Serra has a small cut in his Chin
Mousasi is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi decides to jump inside Serra's guard.
Serra didn't see that coming. Mousasi is in open guard over Serra now.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Mousasi blocks them effectively.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Terrible one sided match... Serra was not ready to fight a fighter of Gegard Mousasi caliber.
Gegard Mousasi hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Serra
Mousasi moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Matt Serra's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Chin
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Mousasi fires a barrage of punches at Serra's head!
This is bad! Mousasi is just pounding on Matt Serra's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Gegard Mousasi has left Serra staggered! Gegard Mousasi should try push forward now and finish this!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Mousasi's ribs.
Mousasi blocks those punches
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Serra from the side mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Serra's face!
Gegard Mousasi turns out the lights for Serra! What an astonishing KO by Mousasi!
Serra's Forehead is beginning to swell
Serra has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by KO (GnP) at 2:50 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/58 (53%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 577 s
Serra had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec).
People at Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) will not regret paying for this ticket. Mousasi's awesome performance was worth the money.
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!