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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Cooper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 cm
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205 lbs
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180 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Cooper! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cooper has a takedown stuffed. Geroldo M looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Cooper throws a head kick but Geroldo M moves out of range.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Geroldo M shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Geroldo M showed some decent athleticism there. Cooper trying to control but Geroldo M postures up.
Cooper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Cooper trying to control here.
Cooper moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cooper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Geroldo M! Cooper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Geroldo M keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cooper trying to control but Geroldo M is having none of it. Cooper with the ground and pound from mount. Cooper misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cooper trying to control but Geroldo M is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Geroldo M is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Cooper content just to control the position here. Geroldo M wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Geroldo M is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cooper looking to ground and pound but Geroldo M is blocking nicely. Cooper controlling the position easily from mount. Cooper tries to control but Geroldo M wriggling away.
Despite being in the dominant position, John Cooper just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cooper fakes the leg kick and cracks Geroldo M in the body. Cooper with a lazy takedown attempt and Geroldo M moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cooper tries for a takedown but Geroldo M manages to get underhooks.
Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper. Geroldo M is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Geroldo M with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Geroldo M is struggling to control the position. Geroldo M gets control of Cooper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Geroldo M will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Cooper is looking to stand up but Geroldo M won't let him. Geroldo M looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cooper has picked Geroldo M up and slammed him! Geroldo M can't keep hold of the triangle and Cooper manages to pass to side control! Cooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Geroldo M is trying to control Cooper's posture but Cooper avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooper shoots in and drives through. Geroldo M sprawls well. Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Geroldo M feints and as Cooper raises his hands in defense, Geroldo M changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Geroldo M trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cooper's guard. Geroldo M won't allow Cooper to sweep him here. Geroldo M is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Geroldo M drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Geroldo M jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Cooper is trying to keep Geroldo M in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Geroldo M slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cooper trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Geroldo M clinches with his opponent.
Geroldo M has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cooper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Cooper turns into Geroldo M and is now in his guard.
Cooper won't allow Geroldo M to sweep him here. Geroldo M keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass. Cooper forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Geroldo M trying to control from the bottom.
Cooper wants to take a breather but Geroldo M is having none of it. Geroldo M is trying to get back to full guard. Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cooper with a poor takedown and Geroldo M counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Geroldo M. Cooper keeping moving, preventing Geroldo M from controlling successfully. Geroldo M won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Geroldo M tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard. Cooper is trying to keep Geroldo M in close.
Geroldo M trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Geroldo M won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet. Cooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooper, not yet. Geroldo M is pushing down on Cooper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cooper is fighting to maintain full guard but Geroldo M has managed to sneak the leg through. Cooper trying to hold on to Geroldo M's head to control him but Geroldo M postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Geroldo M scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Geroldo M is standing up, even though he is in mount. Geroldo M shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Geroldo M's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Geroldo M will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Geroldo M misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper. Geroldo M fails to land the takedown. Geroldo M has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Geroldo M gets underhooks to prevent Cooper's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooper tries for a takedown but Geroldo M circles away easily and Geroldo M moves into the clinch. Geroldo M gets a trip takedown into half guard. Cooper looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cooper moves into full guard.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Geroldo M tries to pass. Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Geroldo M trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Geroldo M has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cooper is proving hard to escape from. Cooper working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Geroldo M has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round. Cooper wants to control but Geroldo M is keeping busy.
Geroldo M tries to pass to full mount but Cooper defends it. Cooper is pressing down on Geroldo M's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cooper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Geroldo M advances to half guard. Geroldo M is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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. The fighters are battling for position here. Cooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooper holds on and takes a little breather. Cooper tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cooper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cooper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cooper trying to control the position.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Geroldo M controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Geroldo M sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cooper's guard. Cooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geroldo M's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geroldo M's back! Geroldo M trying to control the hands but Cooper won't let him. Geroldo M is keeping busy.
Cooper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Geroldo M kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Good control from Cooper. Cooper trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Despite being in the dominant position, John Cooper just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Geroldo M shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Cooper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Geroldo M takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geroldo M, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerold Mousasi Geroldo M!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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