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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrus Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrus Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson passes Mousasi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mousasi gets full guard.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Mousasi.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson is pushing down on Mousasi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mousasi is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mousasi wants to control the action here but instead Wilson manages to pass to full mount!
Wilson prevents Mousasi from getting the reversal.
Wilson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Mousasi keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Mousasi is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Mousasi keeps it at a distance.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mousasi looking to control.
Mousasi wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mousasi wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mousasi trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson striking off his back but it's not causing Mousasi any problems.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but Mousasi is blocking nicely.
Wilson is pressing down on Mousasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mousasi is holding on for now.
Mousasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mousasi has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mousasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mousasi.
Mousasi is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mousasi, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson scoring with punches from side control.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Mousasi is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson stands up and beckons Mousasi to his feet.
Mousasi feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Mousasi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson wants to stand but Mousasi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Mousasi from controlling successfully.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson pulls Mousasi in to control the position.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mousasi.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Mousasi has a closed guard, preventing Wilson from standing up.
Mousasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson advances position into side control!
Wilson staying calm.
Mousasi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilson's best efforts.
Mousasi moves into full guard.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mousasi tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Mousasi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Mousasi misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mousasi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilson manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mousasi tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mousasi has given up his back here.
Wilson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mousasi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wilson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrus Wilson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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