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Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:01 pm EST

Gegard Mousasi unloads on Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

By Maggie Hendricks

Gegard Mousasi continued to show his dominance, TKO'ing Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at 3:43 in the second round. 

As he is wont to do, Sokoudjou came out guns blazing in the first round, not only landing punches on Mousasi, but also displaying his judo prowess with a few throws to put Mousasi on his back. His dominance was short-lived, though, as his well-known lack of conditioning reared its ugly head.

In the second, it looked like Sokoudjou might be in trouble after Mousasi unloaded a flurry of punches, but Soko survived and took Mousasi down. Mousasi reversed Sokoudjou, and it was quite clear that Soko was exhausted at that point. Mousasi unloaded punches and elbows, and the referee, "Big" John McCarthy called the fight. 

For Mousasi, 24, the win didn't test his Strikeforce light heavyweight title, but it did show off his skills as a top fighter. The American audience is now much more familiar with the young veteran's dominance.

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  1. Tony
    1. Posted by Tony Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:28 pm EST

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    is anyone else annoyed with the way the commentators talk about the fight?
  2. E = MC Hammer
    2. Posted by E = MC Hammer Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:44 pm EST

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    What a joke. They had the champ in a non-title fight? Why didn't they just make an exhibition fight?
  3. marlonhaze
    3. Posted by marlonhaze Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:45 pm EST

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    well kinda. lots of typo i see.. but lets cut them some slack for posting us with next to real-time updates. wouldn't mind a little improvement though. more power.
  4. Kevin S
    4. Posted by Kevin S Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:47 pm EST

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    Still overrated.
  5. Justin M
    5. Posted by Justin M Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:51 pm EST

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    Its not airing on the West Coast until 9pm smart guy!!! Way to ruin it for us!!!
  6. Steve "The Hack" Cofield
    6. Posted by Steve "The Hack" Cofield Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:13 pm EST

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    Later Rogers ! Who is still saying Fedor is the not the Best Ever? Oh, Dana a$$hole is hurting so bad right now, should have got him when you could have.
  7. Chuck
    7. Posted by Chuck Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:14 pm EST

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    Then don't come on here until you watch it "smart guy"....
  8. The Unsilent Majority
    8. Posted by The Unsilent Majority Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:19 pm EST

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    Sokoudjou is the weirdest fighter I've ever seen. Judo fighter with no ground game...? What does he normally plan to do after a takedown? Every time I've seen him fight (all losses), he's been clueless on the ground.
    In all honesty, Gegard didn't look very impressive. Very flat-footed with little lateral movement. He'd get clubbed by a seriously well-rounded fighter IMO.
  9. Dubya b
    9. Posted by Dubya b Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:22 pm EST

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    Sokoudjou needs to go fight in the minor organizations. How can he hope to beat caliber opponents without proper conditioning. Yea he is muscular and strong, but without good cardio, that is only good for a few minutes.
  10. colin c
    10. Posted by colin c Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:23 pm EST

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    YAWN. was that a fight?
  11. sneakyfoot
    11. Posted by sneakyfoot Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:36 pm EST

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    I can't believe someone actually put Sokoudjou in a title fight. Can't they see his horrible performances from the past and tell this guy don't belong in a title fight with fifth graders. That's why all other organizations outside the UFC are minor league at best.
  12. wangcyang
    12. Posted by wangcyang Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:37 pm EST

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    mousasi is a scary mofo, just walked down a dangerous striker like sokoudjou... reminds me of when fedor walked down cro cop. mousasi vs hendo should be a good fight.
  13. mathiasmorciglio
    13. Posted by mathiasmorciglio Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:58 pm EST

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    Mousasi looked good, but i think he should work on his TD defense. If Sokodju can take him down then he'll have trouble with good wrestlers if they go for the TD.
  14. the prodigy
    14. Posted by the prodigy Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:12 am EST

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    I love how inaccurate these posts are... punches and elbows??? Elbows were not thrown because they were not allowed in ground and pound did you watch the fights. All that were thrown to the head were punches, and the fight ended with some big punches to the head, no elbows.
  15. Prince of poppys
    15. Posted by Prince of poppys Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:27 am EST

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    How do you guys think Mousasi would do against Machida? They have both beaten Sokodju evenly so who do you think is the premier LHW right now.
  16. Jay
    16. Posted by Jay Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:28 am EST

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    What happened to the female fight? I dont find anything on it. was it dropped from the card?
  17. chiggidy300
    17. Posted by chiggidy300 Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:29 am EST

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    good point these guys are UFC homers. O well this fight ws a joke put him in the ring against Nate, Silva, Belfort, hell I think Bisping could beat him
  18. Robert C
    18. Posted by Robert C Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:46 am EST

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    This was the first time I have seen Gayhard fight. He came out looking so cocky....that I wanted him to lose. I guess he backed up the cockiness, but there is just no need for that. He basically had his nose up in the air at Soakajew... Someone will break that nose one of these times.
    He may be one of the best fighters out there, but I just don't like him.
  19. tom
    19. Posted by tom Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:52 am EST

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    Strike forces only prize got knocked out. now Fedor is fighting in a second class league compared to the UFC
  20. Brizzle T
    20. Posted by Brizzle T Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:22 am EST

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    For all those douches who were talking $hit about Mousasi beating Anderson, HAHAHA. If Sokodjou had any cardio or ground game, he wins this fight.
  21. runhesterrun
    21. Posted by runhesterrun Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:33 am EST

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    Great fight. Mousasi was losin most of the fight though, being thrown around and all.
  22. Joe
    22. Posted by Joe Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:18 am EST

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    Soukajou is really frustrating to watch because he has alot of skill and talent ... but he has NO heart and no ... um . testicular fortitude. Soukajou gave up, like he always does when things go wrong. He gave up. He's not a fighter. He's a joke.
  23. Caligulus
    23. Posted by Caligulus Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:19 am EST

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    Gegard is very light and springy on his feet, very impressive. I was also impressed by Soko, he finally used that Judo. He just gassed again -- guy is too buff.
  24. al23ien
    24. Posted by al23ien Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:21 am EST

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    hahaha fedor basically just gave bret rogers the "mc lovin" knocked him the f- out
  25. Joe
    25. Posted by Joe Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:25 am EST

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    Hey Fedor can fight Barry Bonds Overreem next. It will be a very symbolic fight. The flabby, chunky, bald guy who looks like your borderline pedophile crazy uncle .. vs .. Alex Rodriguez looking, Steroid taking . gay porn model look alike , Allistar Overreem. They'll probably have to fight in Japan, since USA doesn't tolerate PEDs in MMA, and Fedor will need some serious recoop time (he took some serious damage tonight), But Dream/ Strikeforce/ M1 global/ CBS/ whatever ... has another good fight to set up.

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