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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between So Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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185 cm
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205 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, So Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi looks for a takedown but Nasty sprawls well.
Nasty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mousasi shoots and misses
and Nasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
So Nasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown but Mousasi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt - Nasty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nasty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousasi counters with a single leg into guard. Nasty didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasty has a closed guard, preventing Mousasi from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty pushes Mousasi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mousasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nasty swivels and escapes.
Nasty misses with a takedown
and Mousasi counters with a single leg into guard. Nasty didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty trying to keep a closed guard but Mousasi is proving a slippery customer.
Nasty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mousasi is looking to stand up but Nasty won't let him.
Nasty controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
So Nasty has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mousasi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nasty sprawls well initially but Mousasi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasty pushes Mousasi off looking to stand but Mousasi dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nasty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi stops Nasty from getting back to his feet.
Nasty is breathing heavily.
Mousasi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mousasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Nasty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasty is looking for a sweep.
Nasty is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mousasi is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mousasi fails with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a left and a right that stings Mousasi.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mousasi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mousasi has his takedown stuffed
and Nasty counters with a two punch combo.
Nasty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Nasty shows good takedown defense.
Nasty throws a jab when Mousasi was well out of range.
Mousasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousasi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nasty wants it to stay on the feet.
Mousasi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mousasi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nasty controls his leg.
Nasty is trying to stand back up but Mousasi is controlling him
Mousasi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mousasi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mousasi wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Nasty with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasty throws a right and a left that Mousasi avoids nicely.
Mousasi dives in and grabs Nasty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nasty pushes down on Mousasi's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mousasi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mousasi shoots in but Nasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nasty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nasty.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nasty is trying to stand.
Mousasi wants to stand up but Nasty has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mousasi stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mousasi slaps away a takedown attempt from Nasty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty looks to land a combination but Mousasi avoids it well.
Mousasi leaves Nasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for So Nasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasty is fending him off so far but Mousasi persists. Nope, Nasty circles away and we're back to standing.
Mousasi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nasty is trying to buck Mousasi off.
Mousasi decides to stand back up.
Nasty fails with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is just holding on here. Mousasi manages to take his back.
A lull in the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nasty manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Mousasi shoots in and drives through. Nasty sprawls well.
Mousasi tries to sprawl but Nasty drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nasty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mousasi has one foot on Nasty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nasty to the ground. Mousasi is now in Nasty's guard.
Nasty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nasty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mousasi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nasty's guard.
Nasty wants to stand up but Mousasi is controlling him.
Nasty trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because So Nasty just wasn't active enough.
Nasty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mousasi pinned against the cage. Mousasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nasty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mousasi is in Nasty's guard.
Mousasi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nasty, up you get!
Mousasi shoots in and bounces Nasty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nasty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mousasi gets to his feet - Nasty follows without any prompting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mousasi shoots in but Nasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nasty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mousasi fails to land the takedown.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nasty sprawls well. Nasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mousasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nasty gets caught flat footed, as Mousasi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mousasi stops Nasty from standing up.
Mousasi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nasty's guard.
Nasty trying to control the position here.
Nasty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mousasi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mousasi as he jumps to the side.
Mousasi fails with the takedown.
So Nasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Mousasi.
Nice takedown defense from Nasty. No joy for Mousasi on that attempt.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt - Nasty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown but Mousasi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nasty defends it nicely.
So Nasty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerard Mousasi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nasty.
Nasty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mousasi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasty.
Mousasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasty pinned against the cage. Nasty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nasty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mousasi.
Mousasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasty counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mousasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nasty kicks Mousasi off and gets back to his feet.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nasty drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasty controlling from the top position.
Nasty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mousasi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet but Nasty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mousasi keeping moving, preventing Nasty from controlling successfully.
Mousasi wants to get back to his feet but Nasty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nasty wants to pass the guard but Mousasi is keeping the position.
Mousasi wants to stand and escape but Nasty is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasty is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nasty is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mousasi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mousasi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mousasi gets to his feet. Nasty looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
So Nasty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mousasi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mousasi!
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energy
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hype
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