Dude's UFC dynasty

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Hi all. I am the Dude, or at the very least, a Dude. I wanted to start one of these, because I'm hooked on the game and it just seems like the thing to do. I did one before about 7 years ago for Ryland's EWRevenge series on a e-fed site, and that seemed to go over alright. I don't know how creative I plan on getting, it might just be making matches and posting them for the first couple of game months. People are more than welcome to make predictions if they want, but I can't guarantee anything if you win other than a sense of well being. Which is pretty special in its own right.

Game is starting with Modern Warriors 4.0 mod, May of 2011. I'm not recreating the cards that took place from then till now, but have made a few matches that took place. Also I fast tracked some signings that weren't made before May, such as Nick Diaz, Alistair Overeem, Siyar Bahadurzada and I placed John Dodson, TJ Dillashaw and Johnny Bedford in the Bantamweight division since I have no immediate plans on doing a TUF. Enjoy!

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UFC Live 4: Guillard vs. Sherk

Main Event

"The Young Assassin" Melvin Guillard vs. Sean "The Muscle Shark" Sherk

Melvin Guillard is on the role of his career, knocking out highly touted Evan Dunham in his last outing to move into contender status. Sherk's a former champion who's trying to prove that he still has what it takes to fight for the title again.

Main Card

Rick "Horror" Story vs. Martin "Hitman" Kampmann

Story's on a five match winning streak, while Kampmann's coming off a two fight skid, including a highly questionable decision loss to Diego Sanchez. Story wants to get to the next level, and a convincing win over Kampmann could put him there.

Cheick Kongo vs. Pat "HD" Barry

A match up between two of the most feared strikers in the Heavyweight division. Barry's game is ever evolving, and Kongo has turned into a decent wrestler. Will that wrestling come into play or will they just stand and bang?

Jonathan Brookins vs. Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia

TUF 12 winner Brookins makes the move down to Featherweight to take on the always exciting Leonard Garcia. Garcia will be a good litmus test for Brookins as we will see how Brookins reacts to being put in a proverbial 'dog fight'.

Kendall "Da Spyder" Grove vs. Riki Fukuda

The former TUF 3 winner is coming off a tough loss to Demian Maia, while Fukuda impressed all in his UFC debut, despite suffering a questionable decision loss. Both men need a win to turn it around, so look for them to take it to each other in the opening bout on the main card.

Preliminary Bouts

Joe "J-Lau" Lauzon vs. Paul "Sassangle" Sass
Cole "The Apache Kid" Escovedo vs. Renan Barao
Eliot "The Fire" Marshall vs. Yoel Romero Palacio
Chris Camozzi vs. Francis Carmont
Nam Phan vs. Jason Reinhardt
Yuri Villefort vs. Mark "Scanno" Scanlon


CARD WILL TAKE PLACE THURSDAY OF WEEK 4, MAY 2011

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UFC 130: Night of Champions

Main Event

UFC Heavyweight Championship
Cain Velasquez (c) vs. Junior 'Cigano' dos Santos

The two top Heavyweights in the UFC collide. Both men are undefeated in the UFC with 13 wins between them. Velasquez, the former All-American wrestler, has developed great boxing, but will it be enough to overcome dos Santos, who some say has the best striking in all the Heavyweight division. And can dos Santos stay upright if Velasquez turns this into a wrestling match?

Co-Main Event

UFC Bantamweight Championship
Dominick Cruz (c) vs. 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber

It's a rematch 4 years in the making, this time in the Bantamweight division. Faber got the better of Cruz the first time, but Cruz has looked dominant in his run as the WEC champion. There is real bad blood between the two, and coupled with the endless cardio that the two have, this fight should be a great one.

Main Card

Chael Sonnen vs. Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort

Both men's last fight came as losses against current Middleweight champ and Pound for Pound kingpin Anderson Silva. Sonnen was minutes away from upsetting the champ, while Belfort was brutally knocked out. Belfort asked for the match after hearing some of Sonnen's disparaging comments about Brazilian peoples, and Sonnen was more than happy to oblige. A win could put both men just a fight or two away from a rematch.

Brandon 'The Truth' Vera vs. Vladimir 'The Janitor' Matyushenko

Vera is on a 3 fight skid, including his last fight where he was dominated by, according to his urine, an inhuman Thiago Silva. While the decision was eventually turned into a no-contest, Vera desperately needs a win. He meets Matyushenko, who has looked like a completely different fighter following his loss to current Light Heavyweight champ Jon Jones. Can Vera turn his fortunes around or will Matyushenko continue his late career resurgence?

'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi vs. Yves Edwards

Former PRIDE legend Gomi has looked nothing short of schizophrenic thus far in his short UFC career. He knocked out Tyson Griffin then turned around to get out-boxed by Clay Guida before being submitted. Edwards has come back to the UFC and reeled off two straight solid wins. Both fighters were considered Top 10 Lightweights in 2005-2006 and both like to trade on the feet, which promises for an exciting fight.

Preliminary Bouts

Kurt 'Batman' Pellegrino vs. Spencer 'The King' Fisher
Carlos 'Ta Danado' Eduardo Rocha vs. Mike 'Quicksand' Pyle
Ricardo Lamas vs. Joe 'Daddy' Stevenson
'The Hippo' Anthony Perosh vs. Fabio Maldonado
Constantinos Philippou vs. Alexandre 'Cacareco' Ferreira
Guram Gugenshvili vs. Rob 'The Bear' Broughton
Ken Stone vs. John 'The Magician' Dodson


CARD IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY OF WEEK 4, MAY 2011

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Breaking News

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced the addition of Chris Latta to the company, effective immediately. Latta will takeover the matchmaking responsibility, as well as take the role of Dana White's unofficial understudy. The move comes with Joe Silva opting to take another unspecified role in the company, citing that his role as matchmaker became 'taxing and a dreadful experience over the past couple of months.

"Joe (Silva) is a consummate professional in whatever he does. His job was probably the most polarizing in the company and he faced public criticism and questioning for almost every card, but really was and still is a huge part of what makes the UFC a success. Chris Latta's gonna have huge shoes to fill but believe me, he's up for the task." said Dana White.

The move was a surprise, especially considering Latta's relative inexperience. He was the booker and co-owner of an independent wrestling company located out of New York, before getting a job as an assistant in the short-lived MMA company Combat Sports Organization, based out of New Jersey. It is said that he impressed Dana White during a conversation the two had before UFC 127.

"This kid's got some great ideas, and really knows and loves this business. He's had the job for a week and so far has gone above and beyond his duties. I honestly couldn't tell you whether or not he sleeps." said White.

Latta was unavailable for comment at press time.

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Two Matches Announced for UFN 25

The main event has been set for the next UFC Ultimate Fight Night, as Blurcat learned that Tito Ortiz will be facing Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Both fighters were Top 10 Light Heavyweights five or six years ago, but now are trying to stay relevant in the UFC, as they have one win between them in their last six fights.

Also announced as the co-main event, Jason 'Mayhem' Miller will be returning to action in the UFC for the first time since 2005, as he will meet Brian Stann. Miller has found a measure of fame as the host of MTV's Bully Beatdown, while Stann has had a career resurgence since he moved to Middleweight.

More match announcements will follow.

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Weigh-in Results for UFC Live 4:

The weigh-ins for UFC Live 4: Guillard vs. Sherk, were held Wednesday of Week 4, May 2011. Everyone was on the mark, including the main event participants, Melvin Guillard and Sean Sherk, who both tipped the scales at 155. Things got intense during the stare down between the two, but there was no altercation.

Weigh in Results

Melvin Guillard (155) vs. Sean Sherk (155)
Rick Story (171) vs. Martin Kampmann (170)
Cheick Kongo (238) vs. Pat Barry (231)
Jonathan Brookins (145) vs. Leonard Garcia (145)
Kendall Grove (185) vs. Riki Fukuda (185)
Cole Escovedo (135) vs. Renan Barao (135)
Joe Lauzon (154) vs. Paul Sass (155)
Eliot Marshall (205) vs. Yoel Romero Palacio (206)
Chris Camozzi (185) vs. Francis Carmont (185)
Nam Phan (145) vs. Jason Reinhardt (145)
Yuri Villefort (170) vs. Mark Scanlon (170)

Also it was reaffirmed during the weigh-ins that all six of the preliminary bouts will be shown live on Facebook before the main card is scheduled to appear Thursday at 9 pm on Versus. The event takes place at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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UFC Live 4: Guillard vs. Sherk

US Airways Center; Phoenix, Arizona
Thursday of Week 4, May 2011


Facebook Fights

Yuri Villefort vs. Mark Scanlon

Round 1:

The two meet in the center of the Octagon and trade jabs. Villefort hits a jab, right cross combo. Scanlon hits a stiff jab that puts Villefort off balance. Scanlon steps in and goes for a cross, but Villefort beats him to the punch. Villefort backs Scanlon against the cage with big shots. Scanlon gets hit with a cross that puts him on the ground. Villefort pounds away until the referee pulls him off.

Yuri Villefort beats Mark Scanlon in 1:33 in the 1st round by TKO (strikes).


Nam Phan vs. Jason Reinhardt

Round 1:

Phan strikes first with a double jab and a right hook to the body. Reinhardt tries to close the distance but Phan keeps him at bay with a leg kick. Reinhardt moves back and forth as Phan throws a few leg kicks. Phan hits a jab and a quick right cross. The last minute of the round sees both fighters slow down with only a couple of punches thrown but nothing connects.

Blurcat sees the 1st round: 10-9 Phan

Round 2:

Phan counters a jab with a leg kick. Phan counters another jab with a jab of his own and a body punch. Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown but Phan spins out of the way. Phan hits Reinhardt with a quick one-two combo. Reinhardt charges forward with a flurry but nothing connects. Phan hits a kick to the body. Reinhardt clinches with Phan against the fence but Phan gets loose in just a couple of seconds and circles away. Phan hits another double jab combo as time runs out.

Blurcat sees the 2nd round: 10-9 Phan

Round 3:

The two trade jabs in the center of the Octagon. Phan slips past a jab and knocks Reinhardt down with two big right hands. Reinhardt recovers and waits on the ground. Phan kicks the legs of Reinhardt twice. Reinhardt goes to get up but Phan is too quick and pushes him back down, securing side control. Phan tries to slip behind Reinhardt but Reinhardt keeps him in side control. Phan goes for a kimura but Reinhardt blocks. Reinhardt attempts to escape but Phan doesn't allow him. Reinhardt tries again but Phan grabs an arm and extends it. Reinhardt taps shortly after.

Nam Phan beats Jason Reinhardt in 3:37 in the 3rd round by Submission (armbar).


Chris Camozzi vs. Francis Carmont

Round 1:

Carmont comes out immediately with a flurry of punches. It looks like one connected as Camozzi stumbles back a few steps. Carmont comes in with a haymaker but Camozzi avoids it. They come together and throw a few punches but nothing lands clean. They fall into a clinch and Camozzi backs up Carmont, but Carmont spins at the last second and puts Camozzi against the cage. Carmont backs up and throws a jab but Camozzi avoids. Carmont backs away to gauge the distance. Camozzi comes forward but is greeted with a stiff right hook that puts him on the ground. Carmont swarms throwing punches but Camozzi retains guard. Camozzi pushes Carmont away, but Carmont comes back in and takes Camozzi's back before he can get up. Carmont grabs an arm, but Camozzi gets free and lands in Carmont's side control. Camozzi throws a few punches from side control as time runs out.

Blurcat sees the 1st round: 10-9 Carmont

Round 2:

The two exchange blows but nothing clean lands. Camozzi comes in and hits Carmont with a jab. Carmont fires back with a right cross that puts Camozzi on the ground. Carmont gets on top of Camozzi, winding up in mount. Carmont throws some punches but Camozzi absorbs them and pulls Carmont down. Carmont is taking some deep breaths on top. He postures up but Camozzi sweeps from the bottom and immediately moves into side control. Camozzi goes for the mount, but Carmont spins away and gives up his back. Camozzi throws a few punches, but Carmont uses the cage to get up as time runs out.

Blurcat sees the 2nd round: 10-9 Carmont

Round 3:

Both fighters come out swinging. Camozzi connects with a big right hand that momentarily staggers Carmont. Carmont backs Camozzi up into the cage and ties him up in a muay thai clinch. Carmont hits Camozzi with a nice elbow that opens up a cut above Camozzi's left eye. About a minute goes by with very little action, before Camozzi breaks free and turns Carmont around against the cage. Camozzi unloads with a right hand, but Carmont strikes first with a hook that puts Camozzi down again. This time Carmont stands above Camozzi, raining down punches until the referee steps in and stops the fight.

Francis Carmont beats Chris Camozzi in 3:02 in the 3rd round by TKO (strikes).


Eliot Marshall vs. Yoel Romero Palacio

Round 1:

Palacio charges in and clinches with Marshall right away. Palacio hoists Marshall up and viciously slams him down. Palacio winds up in guard. Marshall goes for a triangle and looks close to finishing it but Palacio muscles out. Palacio throws Marshall legs aside and moves to side control. Palacio goes for an americana, but Marshall defends well. Marshall scrambles and gets to his feet but Palacio pulls guard and drags him down. Marshall throws a few punches from guard before attempting a transition. Palacio keeps him in full guard then tries to sweep, but Marshall denies him. Marshall tries to posture up but Palacio doesn't let him. Both fighters throw a few weak punches as time runs out.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Palacio

Round 2:

Marshall hits Palacio with a stiff jab. Palacio comes in with a takedown, and Marshall grabs a guillotine. Palacio takes him down, but Marshall gets free and back to his feet right away. Marshall hits a quick flurry as Palacio backs up. Palacio goes for a takedown but is stuffed. They clinch, with Marshall trying to take Palacio down but is unable. Palacio tries to throw Marshall but he spins out of Palacio's grasp. Palacio throws a jab but Marshall counters with a kick to the body. Marshall hits a quick double jab to keep Palacio at bay. Palacio goes for a takedown but Marshall stuffs it. Marshall throws a leg kick but Palacio catches it and goes for a takedown. Marshall defends it as the round ends.

Blurcat scores the 2nd round: 10-9 Marshall

Round 3:

Both fighters exchange jabs, but it's Marshall who connects. Marshall keeps the distance as Palacio stalks him. Palacio throws a wild right and Marshall counters with a quick jab. Marshall flurries with rights on Palacio, but can't connect with anything substantial. Marshall is now on the attack as he backs up Palacio, connecting with a right hand that puts Palacio on the cage. Palacio ducks under for a takedown but Marshall sprawls. The last half of the round sees the action slow down significantly, with Marshall
throwing out an occasional jab and Palacio looking for a way to get inside. Palacio looks exhausted. The round comes to an end with Palacio being denied of another takedown.

Blurcat scores the 3rd round: 10-9 Marshall; 29-28 for Eliot Marshall

All three judges award the contest 29-28 for Eliot Marshall

Eliot Marshall beats Yoel Romero Palacio in 5:00 in the 3rd round by Decision (unanimous).


Joe Lauzon vs. Paul Sass

Round 1:

Lauzon counters a jab with a straight left. Sass ducks under a left hand and goes for a takedown, getting it. He goes for a kneebar but Lauzon escapes and gets back to his feet. Sass gets up and goes for another quick takedown but Lauzon denies him. Lauzon hits Sass with a body kick, but Sass catches his leg and takes Lauzon down. Sass goes for a heel hook but can't get it. Sass grabs a hold of Lauzon and looks to drag him down but can't. Lauzon keeps his distance from Sass. Sass shoots in but Lauzon levels him with a right hand that puts Sass down. Lauzon gets on top of Sass and throws some punches but time runs out.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Lauzon

Round 2:

Lauzon connects with a straight left. Sass closes the distance but Lauzon keeps him back with a right hand. Sass tries to get inside on Lauzon but can't get past Lauzon's jab. Sass throws a head kick but misses completely. Lauzon hits a combination on Sass, then sprawls to prevent a takedown. The action slows to a crawl as Sass is starting to come in with his hands down. Lauzon lights Sass up with a combination and backs him against the cage. Sass goes for a desperation takedown but can't get it. The last twenty seconds or so sees Sass constantly moving away from Lauzon.

Blurcat scores the 2nd round: 10-9 Lauzon

Round 3:

Sass comes in and gets backed away by a Lauzon right hand. Sass changes levels and goes for a takedown but Lauzon easily shrugs him off. Lauzon flicks out a jab to keep Sass away. Sass actually counters and hits Lauzon with a left hand. Lauzon answers back with a one-two. Sass goes for a takedown, driving Lauzon back against the cage. Lauzon slips out of Sass' grip and moves to the center of the Octagon. The round ends like the last one, with Sass moving away from Lauzon for the last half-minute of the round.

Blurcat scores the 3rd round: 10-9 Lauzon; 30-27 for Joe Lauzon

All three judges award the contest 30-27 for Joe Lauzon

Joe Lauzon beats Paul Sass in 5:00 in the 3rd round by Decision (unanimous).


Cole Escovedo vs. Renan Barao

Round 1:

Escovedo is first to attack but hitting Barao with a leg kick. Barao closes the distance and goes for a takedown. He gets Escovedo down, but Escovedo quickly gets to his feet with the help of the cage. Escovedo reverses and puts Barao back against the cage. Escovedo peppers Barao with some dirty boxing, staying busy enough so that the referee doesn't separate them. Barao tries to move away but Escovedo keeps him pinned against the cage. The crowd boos as the round ends with Escovedo hitting Barao with a few tight punches and the occasional elbow.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Escovedo

Round 2:

Barao dodges a jab and comes back with right leg kick. Barao goes for a takedown but can't get it, but does get control of Escovedo from behind. He tries to get on Escovedo's back but is denied. Barao hits Escovedo with a hard knee. Barao goes for another knee but Escovedo uses the opportunity to back Barao against the cage. Barao goes for a takedown but Escovedo blocks and clinches Barao against the cage. Escovedo hits Barao with a couple of foot stomps. The two jockey for control for the remainder of the round.

Blurcat scores the 2nd round: 10-9 Barao

Round 3:

Both fighters come together and throw a few punches but nothing lands clean. They separate only to throw again and fall into a clinch. They back away and Barao goes for a takedown that Escovedo stuffs. Escovedo throws a leg kick but Barao checks it. Barao hits a good flurry and backs Escovedo up. Barao and Escovedo both connect with stereo jabs. Barao goes for a takedown but Escovedo blocks it. Barao counters a jab by nailing Escovedo with a leg kick that almost swept him off of his feet. Barao hits another quick flurry as time expires.

Blurcat scores the 3rd round: 10-9 Barao; 29-28 for Renan Barao

Two judges score the contest 30-27 and one 29-28, all for Renan Barao

Renan Barao beats Cole Escovedo in 5:00 in the 3rd round by Decision (unanimous).


Main Card on Versus

Kendall Grove vs. Riki Fukuda

Round 1:

Grove gets off first and hits Fukuda with a quick jab. Grove counters again, preventing Fukuda from getting inside. Fukuda closes the distance and hits Grove with a few punches before Grove could back off. Grove changes levels and goes for a double leg but Fukuda shrugs him off. Fukuda throws a jab but Grove counters with a kick to the body. Fukuda closes the distance and bullies Grove against the cage. He hits Grove with some dirty boxing before putting Grove down with a takedown. Grove locks up his guard and
goes for an arm as time runs out.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Fukuda

Round 2:

Fukuda closes the distance and hits Grove with a couple of body punches. Grove throws out a one-two followed by a head kick which Fukuda avoids. Grove catches Fukuda with a nice right hand. Grove finds his range and hits Fukuda with another jab. Fukuda comes forward with a takedown attempt but Grove sprawls. Grove counters a jab with one of his own. Fukuda throws a leg kick but Grove checks it and catches him with a counter right hand. Fukuda hits Grove with a right of his own, then charges forward and takes Grove down. Fukuda postures up and smashes Grove with a few good punches before Grove can tie him up. The round comes to an end with Fukuda posturing up again.

Blurcat scores the 2nd round: 10-9 Fukuda

Round 3:

Fukuda comes in looking for a takedown, but Grove rocks him with a head kick. Grove flicks out a jab that catches Fukuda above the right eye. Grove throws a leg kick but Fukuda checks and hits him with a couple of punches that Grove absorbs. Grove throws another kick but Fukuda catches it and takes him down. Fukuda sits in Grove's guard, throwing an occasional punch. Fukuda tries to pass but Grove keeps him in guard. They both throw a couple of punches in tight quarters as Grove keeps Fukuda tied up. Grove tries to lock up a triangle choke but Fukuda powers out of it. The referee stands them up, but Fukuda charges in and takes Grove down just a few seconds later. Fukuda basically smothers Grove as time runs out.

Blurcat scores the 3rd round: 10-9 Fukuda

Two judges score the fight 29-28 and one 30-27, all for Riki Fukuda

Riki Fukuda beats Kendall Grove in 5:00 in the 3rd round by Decision (unanimous).


Jonathan Brookins vs. Leonard Garcia

Round 1:

Garcia throws a few punches as Brookins looks to get the takedown. Garcia escapes and backs away. Both are fighting tentatively in the opening minute. Brookins closes the distance and pushes Garcia against the cage. Brookins backs off and hits Garcia with a quick jab. Brookins charges in again and tries to take the fight to the ground. Garcia tries to push Brookins away but Brookins keeps Garcia against the cage. Brookins backs off and in the exchange, Garcia catches Brookins with a hard right hand. Brookins
charges in again and keeps Garcia pinned against the cage. He hits Garcia with some dirty boxing as the round comes to an end.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Brookins

Round 2:

Garcia fires first and hits Brookins with a right hand. He jabs at Brookins, who closes the distance quickly and pushes Garcia against the cage. For the next minute or so, Garcia defends the takedown until the referee separates them. They both circle, throwing out an occasional jab. Garcia goes for a takedown of his own, but Brookins sprawls and pushes Garcia onto his back. Brookins moves into Garcia's guard, and quickly transitions to half-guard. He tries to lock up an arm triangle but Garcia defends well.
Brookins lands some punches frmo half guard as time expires.

Blurcat scores the 2nd round: 10-9 Brookins

Round 3:

Garcia slips a jab and nails Brookins with a couple of good punches. Garcia throws a haymaker but Brookins ducks under and actually stumbles Garcia with a right hook. The two exchange punches in the center of the Octagon but nothing lands clean. Brookins pushes Garcia back against the cage, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Brookins back and creates some distance between the two. Garcia hits a leg kick as Brookins comes in. Brookins tries for a leg kick of his own but Garcia sees it coming and nails Brookins with a few hard punches. Brookins goes down. Garcia rains down punches but Brookins is able to pull him down into his guard. Garcia gets free and stands, letting Brookins stand as well. Brookins quickly closes the distance but Garcia throws some heavy punches that forces Brookins back. Garcia starts swinging for the fences but Brookins connects with a hard right hand that wobbles Garcia. Brookins clinches with Garcia as time runs out.

Blurcat scores the 3rd round: 10-9 Garcia

The first judge scores the contest 29-28 for Garcia, the second scores it 29-28 for Brookins and the third judge calls it 29-28 for the winner by split decision, Jonathan Brookins.

Jonathan Brookins beats Leonard Garcia in 5:00 in the 3rd round by Decision (split).


Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Barry

Round 1:

Kongo misses a jab which allows Barry to hit him with a right body kick. Kongo fires back with a right cross as Barry throws a jab. Kongo closes the distance and clinches with Barry. Barry tries to escape but Kongo holds on tight, hitting Barry with a few quick punches to the side of the head. Kongo keeps it up as he pushes Barry against the cage, constantly peppering him with punches for a good minute or so. The referee separates them, and Kongo strikes first with a leg kick. Barry tries to close the distance but can't get inside as the round comes to an end.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Kongo

Round 2:

Kongo throws a right kick but Barry checks it and hits him with a right hand. Barry hits Kongo with a left leg kick. Barry's moving forward now, countering a Kongo jab with a stiff uppercut that forces Kongo backwards. Barry throws a one-two but Kongo covers up and hits Kongo back with a jab. Kongo hits another jab as Barry backs up. Barry throws a kick to the body that Kongo doesn't like too much. They both connect with jabs. Barry throws a head kick that rocks Kongo, but then Kongo comes back with a huge right hand that staggers Barry backwards. Barry throws an uppercut but Kongo uses excellent head movement. The two trade leg kicks and then start swinging in the last fifteen seconds.

Blurcat scores the 2nd round: 10-9 Barry

Round 3:

Kongo throws a leg kick that Barry checks. Kongo hits Barry with a jab. Kongo comes forward and Barry counters with a huge right hook that puts Barry down. Barry follows Kongo down and hits him with a few more hard shots before the referee steps in. Kongo was out before he hit the ground.

Pat Barry beats Cheick Kongo in 0:41 in the 3rd round by Knockout (punch).


Rick Story vs. Martin Kampmann

Round 1:

The two step forward and throw a few jabs out. Kampmann strikes first with an inside leg kick. Story throws a jab but Kampmann counters again with an inside leg kick. Kampmann uses his striking to keep Story on the outside. Story changes levels but is backed off by a pinpoint right hand from Kampmann. The two start throwing again with Kampmann getting the better and keeping Story off balance with an inside leg kick. Story finally gets ahold of Kampmann in the clinch but Kampmann escapes shortly after. The
round comes to an end soon after.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Kampmann

Round 2:

Story looks for the takedown right away but Kampmann stays out of range. Kampmann hits Story with a stiff jab. Story throws a right hook but Kampmann beats him to the punch with a straight right hand. Story goes down and Kampmann follows, hammering away with punches. Story tries to get up but Kampmann drags him back down. Kampmann takes Story's back and continues to hammer away. Story turtles up and the referee calls the fight.

Martin Kampmann beats Rick Story in 2:03 in the 2nd round by TKO (strikes).


Melvin Guillard vs. Sean Sherk

Round 1:

Guillard wastes no time and cracks Sherk with a right hand, sending Sherk to the ground. Guillard comes in but Sherk manages to scramble and puts Guillard on his back. Sherk sits in Guillard's guard, trying to regain his senses. Sherk transitions to half-guard, peppering Guillard with a few punches. He systematically moves to side control and then to mount. Guillard rolls over and gives up his back. Sherk tries to lock in a rear naked choke but can't get it. Sherk hammers away on Guillard, trying again for a choke but Guillard defends well. The round comes to an end as Sherk goes for another choke.

Blurcat scores the 1st round: 10-9 Sherk

Round 2:

The two fighters circle. Guillard hits Sherk with a jab. Sherk tries to close the distance but Guillard keeps him away with his jab. Sherk goes for a takedown but Guillard sprawls and stays on his feet. Guillard goes for a right hook but Sherk ducks under and takes Guillard down. Sherk stacks Guillard up and surprises him by going for a heel hook. He sinks it in and Guillard is forced to tap out.

Sean Sherk beats Melvin Guillard in 2:35 in the 2nd round by Submission (heel hook).



SUMMARY RESULTS:

Yuri Villefort beat Mark Scanlon in 1:33 in the 1st round (TKO) Good
Nam Phan beat Jason Reinhardt in 3:37 in the 3rd round (Sub) Poor
Francis Carmont beat Chris Camozzi in 3:02 in the 3rd round (TKO) Great
Eliot Marshall beat Yoel Romero Palacio in 5:00 in the 3rd round (UD) Decent
Joe Lauzon beat Paul Sass in 5:00 in the 3rd round (UD) Poor
Renan Barao beat Cole Escovedo in 5:00 in the 3rd round (UD) Very Poor
Riki Fukuda beat Kendall Grove in 5:00 in the 3rd round (UD) Average
Jonathan Brookins beat Leonard Garcia in 5:00 in the 3rd round (SD) Decent
Pat Barry beat Cheick Kongo in 0:41 in the 3rd round (KO) Excellent
Martin Kampmann beat Rick Story in 2:03 in the 2nd round (TKO) Decent
Sean Sherk beat Melvin Guillard in 2:35 in the 2nd round (Sub) Average

Attendance: 6,845
Critical Rating: Good
Commercial Rating: Decent

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Jason Reinhardt Released

The UFC has announced that they have released Jason Reinhardt of his contract following his loss last night to Nam Phan. According to sources, both Dana White and new matchmaker Chris Latta were unhappy with the performances of both Reinhardt and Phan, feeling that neither one of them fought as hard as they could. White was quoted saying that, 'whoever loses is gonna get cut'. Reinhardt went winless in three UFC appearances, also getting submitted by Joe Lauzon and Tie Quan Zhang prior to last night's loss to Phan.

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Melvin Manhoef Passes Away

The MMA community was saddened to learn that Melvin Manhoef died late Thursday of Week 4. Manhoef was a current member of the Strikeforce and Dream rosters at the time of his passing.

Manhoef had lost his last three fights, but took just over two combined minutes to put away tough fighters, Kazuo Misaki and Mark Hunt for his last two wins. His career MMA record was 24-9-1, with 23 of his 24 wins coming by way of knockout or tko. Doctors are uncertain, but it is believed that Manhoef died of natural causes. He was just 34 years old.

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UFC 130: Night of Champions Weigh-ins

UFC Heavyweight Title Match
Cain Velasquez (c) (241) vs. Junior dos Santos (238)

UFC Bantamweight Title Match
Dominick Cruz (c) (135) vs. Urijah Faber (135)

Chael Sonnen (185) vs. Vitor Belfort (185)
Brandon Vera (205) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (205)
Takanori Gomi (155) vs. Yves Edwards (155)
Kurt Pellegrino (155) vs. Spencer Fisher (155)
Carlos Eduardo Rocha (170) vs. Mike Pyle (170)
Ricardo Lamas (145) vs. Joe Stevenson (145)
Anthony Perosh (205) vs. Fabio Maldonado (204)
Constantinos Philippou (185) vs. Alexandre Ferreira (185)
Guram Gugenshvili (250) vs. Rob Broughton (264)
Ken Stone (135) vs. John Dodson (134)