Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2017 8:55:48 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Gegard Mousasi looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Mousasi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mousasi moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold 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
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mousasi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mousasi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates Gegard Mousasi 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gegard Mousasi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rockhold tries to open up Gegard Mousasi 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mousasi in the side of the head
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold 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!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mousasi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold isolates Gegard Mousasi 's left arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Luke Rockhold lost his dominant position.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold 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!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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 4:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi swings ineffectively.
Middle kick from Mousasi.
Rockhold receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Rockhold shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Mousasi into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
Mousasi shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rockhold pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
taking Mousasi from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Mousasi's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes Rockhold's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gegard Mousasi circles around Rockhold
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rockhold doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes Rockhold's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rockhold ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A right hand from Gegard Mousasi
gets deflected.
Luke Rockhold paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi answers with solid punches!
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Mousasi struggles and protects himself.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold catches an ankle and Mousasi is tripped to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gegard Mousasi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mousasi struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Luke Rockhold's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Mousasi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gegard Mousasi tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gegard Mousasi . Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nice punches from Luke Rockhold.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Rockhold wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Gegard Mousasi , but it's close.
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Round 3
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Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Gegard Mousasi is unable to take him down
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Luke Rockhold!
You can see Gegard Mousasi 's head being snapped backwards!
Mousasi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rockhold launches a furious hook!
That hits Mousasi's chin like a wrecking ball! Mousasi loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rockhold is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Rockhold moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mousasi is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
Tremendous strikes from Mousasi!
Some big punches are landing!
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by Mousasi followed by a hard jab
Rockhold deflects the blows.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rockhold steps forward
Gegard Mousasi catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mousasi is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left eye
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Gegard Mousasi 's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:25 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 19/27 (70%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 349 s
Rockhold just kinda took his time, unnecessarily, with Gegard.
Gegard Mousasi looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Mousasi move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mousasi moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold pushes away Mousasi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mousasi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold 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
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mousasi is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mousasi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates Gegard Mousasi 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gegard Mousasi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mousasi's chin! That stops Mousasi in his tracks!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rockhold tries to open up Gegard Mousasi 's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mousasi in the side of the head
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold 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!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mousasi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold isolates Gegard Mousasi 's left arm looking for an armbar...
Gegard Mousasi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Luke Rockhold lost his dominant position.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Mousasi measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rockhold's side.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold 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!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Rockhold's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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 4:50 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi swings ineffectively.
Middle kick from Mousasi.
Rockhold receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rockhold.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Rockhold shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Mousasi into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
Mousasi shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rockhold pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Gegard Mousasi 's offensive.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Luke Rockhold launches a rapid series of punches
taking Mousasi from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Mousasi's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes Rockhold's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Mousasi shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mousasi decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gegard Mousasi circles around Rockhold
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rockhold doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Mousasi goes to the body...
He punishes Rockhold's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gegard Mousasi embrace and tries to move away...
Gegard Mousasi pushes Rockhold forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rockhold ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A right hand from Gegard Mousasi
gets deflected.
Luke Rockhold paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi answers with solid punches!
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Mousasi struggles and protects himself.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold catches an ankle and Mousasi is tripped to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold breaks the closed guard of Gegard Mousasi and moves to half guard
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Luke Rockhold timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Gegard Mousasi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rockhold is able to break the lock.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mousasi struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi leans back...
He clobbers Luke Rockhold's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Mousasi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gegard Mousasi tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gegard Mousasi . Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
Rockhold's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Luke Rockhold jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Left cheek
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nice punches from Luke Rockhold.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Rockhold wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Gegard Mousasi , but it's close.
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Round 3
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Mousasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rockhold struggles... Gegard Mousasi is unable to take him down
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Luke Rockhold!
You can see Gegard Mousasi 's head being snapped backwards!
Mousasi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rockhold launches a furious hook!
That hits Mousasi's chin like a wrecking ball! Mousasi loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rockhold is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Rockhold moves backwards and gestures for Gegard Mousasi to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mousasi is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
Tremendous strikes from Mousasi!
Some big punches are landing!
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by Mousasi followed by a hard jab
Rockhold deflects the blows.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rockhold steps forward
Gegard Mousasi catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mousasi is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Left eye
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has given his back to Luke Rockhold who is trying to get one hook in!
Luke Rockhold has one hook in!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Mousasi's Mouth is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Gegard Mousasi 's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:25 Round 3
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 19/27 (70%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/22 (64%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 339 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 349 s
Rockhold just kinda took his time, unnecessarily, with Gegard.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!