Post by The Sandman on Dec 6, 2021 0:31:51 GMT -5
Rockhold enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Gegard Mousasi looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Gegard Mousasi comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rockhold is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi tries a middle kick
Rockhold blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Mousasi steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rockhold blocks and pushes his opponent.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
that nearly tags Mousasi.
Mousasi launches a kick
Rockhold checks it and keeps distance.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold blocks.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
whizzes past Rockhold.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off Mousasi's arms.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Rockhold.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gegard Mousasi holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Mousasi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Gegard Mousasi is on half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that lands on Luke Rockhold's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Luke Rockhold
goes nowhere.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gegard Mousasi shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gegard Mousasi breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold tries to open up Mousasi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Mousasi blocks a few elbows and now Luke Rockhold will have to look for another option here.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Luke Rockhold cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rockhold moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Gegard Mousasi moves aside looking for a counter...
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
misses its target.
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Gegard Mousasi stumbles back.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rockhold's thigh!
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold throws an uppercut
Mousasi slips it.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Body kick by Gegard Mousasi ...
just grazes his opponent.
Mousasi throws a low kick
Luke Rockhold blocks.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mousasi's knee!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
that forces Rockhold to try and defend better.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rockhold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Luke Rockhold! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
Rockhold is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Mousasi tries to open up Rockhold with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Rockhold is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mousasi's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away Mousasi's leg!
Mousasi closes his legs around Luke Rockhold's leg. Rockhold is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Gegard Mousasi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mousasi moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
Rockhold dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Gegard Mousasi has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Gegard Mousasi
land while he's on his bicycle.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rockhold and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mousasi seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Mousasi is eating those punches!
Gegard Mousasi pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold stumbles backwards and Gegard Mousasi circles to get the center of the cage
Solid jabs from Luke Rockhold.
Nice punches.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Rockhold blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold blocks.
Gegard Mousasi circles around Rockhold
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Rockhold.
Mousasi has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mousasi moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rockhold and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rockhold blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Mousasi is being hit hard here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Mousasi into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rockhold steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Some counter punches against Gegard Mousasi
land while he's on his bicycle.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Luke Rockhold blocks
Rockhold moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
Luke Rockhold sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Mousasi
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Rockhold ducks under...
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Luke Rockhold closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold goes for an armbar!
Gegard Mousasi breaks the lock and pushes away Luke Rockhold, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side 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!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mousasi's abdomen
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Gegard Mousasi pushes up and slides Luke Rockhold's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Luke Rockhold has punished Mousasi very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 10/22 (45%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 26/44 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/8 (88%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Decent fight, but mostly a fight of effort, not effective results.
Gegard Mousasi looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Luke Rockhold doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Gegard Mousasi comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rockhold is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
Rockhold shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi tries a middle kick
Rockhold blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Gegard Mousasi with a right hand.
Mousasi steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rockhold blocks and pushes his opponent.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
that nearly tags Mousasi.
Mousasi launches a kick
Rockhold checks it and keeps distance.
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold blocks.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
whizzes past Rockhold.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
glances off Mousasi's arms.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Rockhold.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gegard Mousasi holds Luke Rockhold and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rockhold blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Mousasi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Gegard Mousasi is on half guard!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that lands on Luke Rockhold's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Luke Rockhold
goes nowhere.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Rockhold studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mousasi stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rockhold is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gegard Mousasi shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gegard Mousasi breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Gegard Mousasi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Rockhold misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold tries to open up Mousasi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Mousasi blocks a few elbows and now Luke Rockhold will have to look for another option here.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Luke Rockhold cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Rockhold moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Gegard Mousasi moves aside looking for a counter...
Luke Rockhold takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
misses its target.
Mousasi steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Gegard Mousasi stumbles back.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mousasi moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rockhold's thigh!
Mousasi fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold throws an uppercut
Mousasi slips it.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Body kick by Gegard Mousasi ...
just grazes his opponent.
Mousasi throws a low kick
Luke Rockhold blocks.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Luke Rockhold launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mousasi's knee!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
that forces Rockhold to try and defend better.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rockhold moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Luke Rockhold! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
Rockhold is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rockhold's ribs.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Rockhold is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Mousasi tries to open up Rockhold with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Rockhold is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mousasi's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Mousasi
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away Mousasi's leg!
Mousasi closes his legs around Luke Rockhold's leg. Rockhold is not able to move away now!
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Gegard Mousasi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mousasi moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gegard Mousasi launches a body shot
Rockhold dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Gegard Mousasi has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Some counter punches against Gegard Mousasi
land while he's on his bicycle.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gegard Mousasi is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Rockhold and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mousasi seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
Rockhold wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Mousasi is eating those punches!
Gegard Mousasi pushes away Rockhold trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rockhold stumbles backwards and Gegard Mousasi circles to get the center of the cage
Solid jabs from Luke Rockhold.
Nice punches.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lightning fast low kick from Mousasi!
Rockhold blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Rockhold blocks.
Gegard Mousasi circles around Rockhold
Solid kick to the leg from Gegard Mousasi
that visibly pains Rockhold.
Mousasi has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mousasi moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rockhold and Mousasi circle around the center of the cage.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rockhold blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Mousasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Mousasi is being hit hard here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes Mousasi into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rockhold steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Some counter punches against Gegard Mousasi
land while he's on his bicycle.
Good front kick from Mousasi!
Luke Rockhold blocks
Rockhold moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Gegard Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown!
Luke Rockhold sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Mousasi
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Luke Rockhold
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Rockhold ducks under...
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Luke Rockhold closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rockhold into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Rockhold goes for an armbar!
Gegard Mousasi breaks the lock and pushes away Luke Rockhold, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Mousasi
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side 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!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Luke Rockhold positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mousasi's abdomen
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Gegard Mousasi pushes up and slides Luke Rockhold's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi
Luke Rockhold is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Rockhold tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Mousasi! Rockhold has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
Rockhold is in rear mount over Mousasi with one hook in
Luke Rockhold has punished Mousasi very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Mousasi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Rockhold tries to use some of his tricky moves but Rockhold's is smart enough to counter him.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 15/28 (54%)
Kicks 10/22 (45%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 26/44 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/8 (88%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Decent fight, but mostly a fight of effort, not effective results.
