UFC 2010: When Sven Took Charge

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Sunday of Week 3 of October

UFC 181 will take place on Saturday of Week 4 of December in Nevada

UFC Fight Night 35 will take place on Wednesday of Week 1 of January in Iowa

Friday of Week 4 of October



Luiz Azeredo has officially joined the UFC.



UFC have signed Hayato Sakurai.

Monday of Week 1 of November



Wes Simms has returned to the UFC.

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Tuesday of Week 4 of October – Thursday of Week 2 of November

Adrenaline 53 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of November with a main event of Paul Daley vs. War Machine for the Adrenaline Welterweight title. CWFC – No Remorse will take place on Sunday of Week 4 of November with a main event of Mariusz Pudzianowski vs. Lonnie O’Reilly for the CWFC Heavyweight championship. Sengoku 62 will take place on Monday of Week 2 of December with a main event of Alexander Shlemenko vs. Koshiro Shigemitsu. Strikeforce – Change The World will take place on Saturday of Week 1 of December

In the main event of Strikeforce – Just Too Much, Joey Villasenor beat Kazuo Misaki by submission in 1:52 of Round 1. Also, Kris McCray beat Damien Stelley by TKO in 2:01 of Round 2 to win the Strikeforce Middleweight title. In the main event of Adrenaline 52 – Seumanutafa vs. Petruzelli, Seth Petruzelli beat Carl Seumanutafa by Knock Out in 3:35 of Round 1 to win the Adrenaline Heavyweight title. In the main event of CWFC – Lost in the City, Brandon Visher beat Joachim Hansen by TKO in 1:23 of Round 1. In the main event of Sengoku 61, KJ Noons beat Martin Stapleton by Knock Out in 1:45 of Round 1 to retain the Sengoku Lightweight title. In the main event of WEC 89 – Mamalis vs. Galvao, Nick Mamalis beat Marcos Galvao by TKO in 3:56 of Round 2.

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Saturday of Week 2 of November in South Dakota

Preliminary Highlights

In the Featherweight Division, Mackens Semerzier (11-5) vs. Mike Brown (28-9)

>The official scores are being reported now.

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Semerzier.
>Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Semerzier.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Semerzier.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Mackens Semerzier!

>Official Result: Mackens 'Mack da Menace' Semerzier defeats Mike Brown (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Welterweight Division, Ben Saunders (15-8-2) vs. Greg Soto (8-4)

>And here we go, round two!
>Soto uses a combination of three punches to get Saunders to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Saunders tries to avoid the takedown.
>Soto can't get the takedown, Saunders was too quick to back away.
>Soto gets Saunders with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Saunders seems to be waiting for Soto to make a move.
>Soto fires off a looping punch, but Saunders avoids it.
>Time slips away as Saunders doesn't press Soto, allowing him to circle.
>Soto slips out of the way of a jab.
>Soto shoots in for a takedown.
>Saunders stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Soto into a clinch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Saunders is aiming to get Soto into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Saunders manages it, and now controls Soto by the back of the head.
>From the clinch, Soto gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock him out cold!

>Ben Saunders takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

>Official Result: Ben 'Killa B' Saunders defeats Greg Soto (Knock Out in 3:20 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, DeRay Davis (8-8-1) vs. Yushin Okami (27-9)

>And here we go!
>Okami swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Davis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Okami.
>Okami counters with a takedown, and Davis is forced to pull guard.
>The clock runs down as Davis is being smothered against the ground by Okami.
>Okami tries to pound on Davis, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Okami leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Davis.
>In guard, Okami begins working to pass to side control.
>Davis is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Okami firmly in guard.
>Okami deflects a couple of punches that Davis threw from below.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Okami starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Davis is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Okami firmly in guard.
>Davis bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>It's a bad choice though, as Okami seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>Okami tries to lock Davis in an americana.
>Davis doesn't allow the americana to be applied.
>Davis tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Okami.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Okami keeps Davis guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Okami begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Okami shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Okami pounds away with punches from the mount and Davis is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee jumps in and saves Davis from taking any more shots!

>The winner, by TKO; Yushin Okami!

>Official Result: Yushin Okami defeats DeRay Davis (TKO in 4:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Alexander Gustafsson (14-4) vs. Antwain Britt (18-7)

>And here we go, round three!
>Britt gets Gustafsson with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Britt settle at all, Gustafsson comes in closer.
>Gustafsson counters a flurry of punches by hitting a solid punch.
>Britt counters a jab with a huge punch and Gustafsson is knocked clean out!

>Antwain 'The Juggernaut' Britt takes the win by Knock Out!

>Official Result: Antwain 'The Juggernaut' Britt defeats Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson (Knock Out in 1:22 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Heavyweight Division, Daniel Sarafian (11-9) vs. Nathan Jarrett (10-1)

>There's the opening bell!
>Sarafian throws a kick to the body but Jarrett avoids it.
>Jarrett looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sarafian.
>Sarafian seems happy to grapple with Jarrett.
>Jarrett is looking to get Sarafian in a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has Sarafian in trouble.
>From the clinch, Jarrett drives a knee to the chest of Sarafian, that has to do some serious damage!
>From the clinch, Jarrett drives a knee into the face of Sarafian...and knocks him out!

>Nathan Jarrett takes the win by Knock Out!

>Official Result: Nathan Jarrett defeats Daniel Sarafian (Knock Out in 1:30 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card

In the Lightweight Division, Abel Cullum (29-5) vs. Jim Miller (20-4)

>There's the opening bell!
>Cullum avoids a punch and scores with a crisp punch.
>Cullum sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Miller doesn't let Cullum settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Miller chooses to shoot in on Cullum.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Miller pounds away with elbow strikes, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Cullum is comfortable holding half guard.
>Miller blocks Cullum as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Miller begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Cullum comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Miller in half guard.
>Miller blocks Cullum as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Miller begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Cullum comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Miller in half guard.
>Miller blocks Cullum as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Cullum bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Miller quickly steps in closer to attack Cullum.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Miller, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Cullum avoids a jab.
>Miller counters a jab with a sharp kick to the shin.
>Cullum switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Miller seems to be waiting for Cullum to make a move.
>Cullum circles, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Miller sits back and allows Cullum to circle.
>Miller counters a missed punch with a hard leg kick.
>Abel Cullum won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Cullum throws out a quick jab.
>It seems that Miller is happy to let Cullum circle for the moment.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A straight jab by Cullum keeps Miller from advancing.
>Time slips away as Miller doesn't press Cullum, allowing him to circle.
>Miller counters a wayward jab with a series of quick punches.
>A straight punch from Cullum fails to land.
>It seems that Miller is happy to let Cullum circle for the moment.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cullum fires off a looping punch, but Miller avoids it.
>Not letting up, Miller steps in closer to pressure Cullum into action.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Miller, but only a 10-9.

>We are back underway!
>Miller is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cullum.
>Cullum finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Miller is trying to push Cullum up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Cullum pinned to the cage.
>Miller smothers Cullum against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Cullum is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Miller tries to throw an knee strike from the clinch, but Cullum takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Miller ends up backed against the cage instead.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Cullum moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Cullum avoids a flurry of punches.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Cullum finds nothing but air.
>Not letting up, Miller quickly steps in closer to attack Cullum.
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Cullum.
>Cullum fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Miller.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Cullum steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Miller shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Cullum tries to counter Miller with a big punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Miller.

>The judges' scores are now being announced.

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Miller.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Miller.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Miller.

>Making Jim Miller the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Jim Miller defeats 'The Silent Assassin' Abel Cullum (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

In the Heavyweight Division, Cole Konrad (14-4) vs. Dave Herman (23-7)

>There's the opening bell!
>Herman chooses to shoot in on Konrad.
>Herman can't take Konrad off his feet, so settles for pushing him face-first up against the cage instead.
>Herman looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Konrad proves too good and manages to turn around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Konrad keeps Herman up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Konrad tries to take Herman down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Herman blocked it and then turns it so that Konrad is the one against the cage.
>Herman tries to take Konrad down.
>Herman tries hard but cannot get Konrad off of his feet, and has to settle for slipping behind him instead.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Herman looks for a trip takedown while holding Konrad from behind.
>Herman gets the takedown; Konrad tried to fight it off but it was a battle he wasn't going to win.
>Herman gets side control on Konrad.
>Herman keeps Konrad guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Konrad transitions to half guard.
>Herman throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Konrad struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Herman punches down at Konrad, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Herman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Herman telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>Konrad counters a body kick by hitting a crisp jab.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Herman throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Konrad.
>Konrad sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Herman up close into a clinch.
>From the grapple, Konrad tries a takedown.
>Konrad doesn't get the takedown, Herman instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Herman is looking to muscle Konrad back against the cage.
>Herman can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Konrad tries to pick Herman up for a slam.
>Herman doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Konrad.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Herman throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Konrad.
>Konrad stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Herman into a clinch.
>Konrad is trying to muscle Herman up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Herman pinned to the cage.
>Konrad tries to take Herman down.
>The takedown is successful, Herman pulls guard.
>Konrad begins trying to pass the guard.
>Herman finds his opponent too skilled, and Konrad passes guard into side control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Konrad tries to get into the mount position.
>He is too good for Herman, and has mount.
>Konrad pounds away with punches from the mount and Herman is in big trouble!
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Konrad.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Konrad telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>Konrad looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Herman.
>He pulls Herman into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Konrad is trying to push Herman up against the cage.
>Herman ends up backed against the cage.
>Konrad tries to take Herman down.
>Herman doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard.
>Cole Konrad looks very tired out there.
>Konrad smothers Herman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Konrad smothers Herman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Konrad throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Konrad blocks an attempted sweep.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Konrad fires away with big punches, but Herman keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Herman attempts to guillotine Konrad from the bottom of the guard.
>Konrad gets turned over via the guillotine, ending up on his back under side control.
>Herman starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Konrad keeps Herman at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Dave Herman doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Konrad struggles and does well, managing to get full guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Herman punches down at Konrad, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Konrad reaches up and tries to lock Herman in a guillotine.
>Herman defends it well.
>Herman attempts to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Konrad, but only a 10-9.

>Here come the official scores.

>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Konrad.
>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Konrad.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Konrad.

>Cole Konrad wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Cole Konrad defeats Dave 'Pee Wee' Herman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Darrell Alexander (14-1) vs. Rodney Wallace (13-4)

>We are underway!
>Wallace comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Alexander.
>Wallace grabs Alexander and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Wallace is trying to push Alexander up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Alexander pinned to the cage.
>Wallace smothers Alexander against the cage, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Alexander is trapped against the cage and held there by Wallace for roughly thirty seconds.
>Alexander is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Wallace pins Alexander up against the cage and controls him for almost a full minute.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Alexander comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is completed, Wallace is on his back and pulls guard.
>In guard, Alexander begins working to pass to side control.
>Wallace comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Alexander in guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That round goes to Wallace, 10-9 on my card.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Moving in closer, Wallace looks like he may want to wrestle Alexander.
>Alexander is pulled into a grapple.
>Wallace is looking to muscle Alexander back against the cage.
>Wallace achieves it, pinning Alexander to the cage.
>Wallace smothers Alexander against the cage, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Wallace tries to dirty box Alexander, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage.
>With Wallace stuck against the cage, Alexander tries to complete a takedown.
>Wallace stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Alexander against the cage.
>Wallace tries some dirty boxing, but Alexander wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Wallace ends up backed against the cage instead.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>With Wallace stuck against the cage, Alexander tries to complete a takedown.
>Wallace tries to hook a guillotine as Alexander goes for the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Wallace goes down.
>The takedown leaves Wallace seated with his back pressed against the cage.
>Alexander tries to put Wallace into a guillotine choke.
>Wallace blocks the choke.
>Wallace hits Alexander with a few weak strikes to the back.
>Alexander looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Wallace from a seated position onto his back.
>Wallace gets turned onto his back, and is mounted!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Alexander tries to ensare Wallace in an armbar.
>Alexander gets the armbar fully applied and Wallace has to tap out!

>The winner, by Submission, is 'Deadbolt' Darrell Alexander!

>Official Result: 'Deadbolt' Darrell Alexander defeats Rodney 'Shonuff The Master' Wallace (Submission in 4:35 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Welterweight Division, Claude Patrick (18-3) vs. Josh Burkman (24-11)

>We are underway!
>Burkman looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Patrick.
>Patrick is pulled into a grapple.
>Burkman throws a few close-range strikes, but Patrick smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Patrick tries to take Burkman down from the grapple.
>The takedown is completed, Burkman is on his back and pulls guard.
>Patrick begins trying to pass the guard.
>Patrick isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Burkman tries to ensare an arm.
>Burkman cannot secure the arm.
>Time slips away as Patrick successfully keeps Burkman stuck against the ground.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Patrick lies on top of Burkman, basically smothering him.
>The clock runs down as Burkman is being smothered against the ground by Patrick.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Time slips away as Patrick successfully keeps Burkman stuck against the ground.
>Patrick begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Patrick took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Patrick.
>Burkman stuffs the takedown, so Patrick has to settle for pushing him up against the cage.
>With Burkman stuck against the cage, Patrick tries to complete a takedown.
>Burkman cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>In guard, Patrick begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Patrick leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Burkman.
>Patrick tries to control Burkman against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Burkman reaches up and tries to lock Patrick in a guillotine.
>Patrick pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.
>Patrick throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Patrick looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Burkman tries to smother Patrick by holding him, but can't keep control.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Time slips away as Patrick successfully keeps Burkman stuck against the ground.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Burkman steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I think Patrick took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>It sounded like his corner told Patrick to attempt to get Burkman to the floor in this round.
>Burkman slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Patrick, but can't follow up.
>The fight slows as Patrick sits back and allows Burkman to circle.
>Burkman slips out of the way of a massive overhand punch.
>Patrick throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Burkman.
>Patrick is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Patrick throws a vicious uppercut but Burkman avoids it.
>Patrick tries to get a knock out with a scorching punch but Burkman moves out of range.
>Burkman avoids a flurry of punches.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Patrick tries for a body kick but Burkman moves out of range.
>Patrick shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Burkman tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Burkman avoided Patrick.
>Patrick throws a flurry of punches but Burkman steps back and avoids them.
>Patrick gets Burkman with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Burkman quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Patrick throws a flurry of punches but Burkman steps back and avoids them.
>Patrick throws a vicious uppercut but Burkman avoids it.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Patrick.

>Here come the official scores.

>Judge #1: 30-27 Patrick.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Patrick.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Patrick.

>Claude Patrick wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Claude Patrick defeats Josh 'The People's Warrior' Burkman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

In the Middleweight Division, Hector Lombard (35-5-1) vs. Vitor Belfort (24-12)

>Round one begins!
>Lombard looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Belfort.
>Not wanting to grapple, Belfort uses strikes to keep Lombard at a distance.
>Lombard looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Belfort.
>Lombard grabs Belfort and pulls him into a grapple.
>Lombard looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>Lombard has him! Slams him down! Belfort pulls guard.
>Lombard looks to get past the guard.
>Lombard isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Lombard blocks an attempted sweep.
>In guard, Lombard throws a couple of punches designed to keep Belfort guessing.
>Belfort reaches up and tries to lock Lombard in a guillotine.
>Lombard pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Lombard looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Lombard isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Belfort attempts to guillotine Lombard from the bottom of the guard.
>Lombard blocks it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Belfort is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lombard.
>Lombard finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lombard.

>Round two begins!
>Lombard shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Belfort stuffed it.
>Lombard slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Lombard steps back to avoid a jab.
>Belfort avoids a body kick and hits a clean jab.
>Lombard comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Belfort tries to avoid Lombard.
>Lombard gets the takedown! Belfort pulls guard.
>Lombard looks to get past the guard.
>Lombard isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Belfort tries to sweep Lombard but can't do it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Belfort is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Lombard off of him.
>Time slips away as Lombard successfully keeps Belfort stuck against the ground.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lombard punches down at Belfort, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Belfort fights off Lombard as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Belfort tries to sweep Lombard but doesn't get anywhere.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lombard.

>Round three begins!
>Belfort comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is countered, Lombard blocked it and then took Belfort down instead! Lombard slips behind and takes his back!
>Lombard unloads with massive elbows, and Belfort is getting destroyed!
>With Belfort taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

>Hector Lombard takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Hector Lombard defeats Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort (TKO in 0:44 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Ben Henderson (23-4) vs. Thiago Tavares (17-5-1)

>We are underway!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Tavares counters a jab by hitting a series of quick punches.
>Henderson chooses to shoot in on Tavares.
>The takedown is successful, Tavares pulls guard.
>Tavares doesn't allow Henderson to smother him against the ground.
>Tavares tries to pull Henderson in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Henderson throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Henderson tries to smother Tavares but can't keep control long enough.
>Henderson leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Tavares.
>In guard, Henderson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Tavares guessing.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Henderson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Tavares bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Henderson.
>Tavares tries to avoid Henderson.
>Henderson gets the takedown! Tavares pulls guard.
>Henderson tries to pound on Tavares, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Henderson deflects a couple of punches that Tavares threw from below.
>Henderson looks to get past the guard.
>Henderson isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Henderson.

>We are back underway!
>Henderson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tavares.
>Tavares is pulled into a grapple.
>Henderson tries to take Tavares down from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful, Tavares pulls guard.
>Henderson fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Tavares tries to sweep Henderson but doesn't get anywhere.
>Henderson fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Henderson punches down at Tavares, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Henderson leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Tavares.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Henderson lies on top of Tavares, basically smothering him.
>Henderson fires away with big punches, but Tavares keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Tavares tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Henderson.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Henderson throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Henderson gets the takedown! Tavares pulls guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Tavares is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Henderson off of him.
>Henderson begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Henderson.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving in closer, Tavares looks like he may want to wrestle Henderson.
>Tavares cannot get close enough to the elusive Henderson to grapple.
>Tavares chooses to shoot in on Henderson.
>Tavares can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Henderson up against the cage and getting behind him.
>Tavares tries to maintain control, but Henderson wrestles his way out of trouble and turns so that Tavares is backed against the cage.
>Henderson looks for a trip takedown.
>Tavares doesn't even try to stop the takedown, he simply takes it and pulls guard.
>Henderson tries to smother Tavares but can't keep control long enough.
>Tavares tries to sweep Henderson but can't do it.
>Henderson tries to control Tavares against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Tavares tries to sweep Henderson but doesn't get anywhere.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Henderson tries to smother Tavares, but he squirms free.
>Tavares throws out some punches, but Henderson leans back to avoid them.
>Henderson tries to smother Tavares but can't keep control long enough.
>Tavares tries to get double underhooks on Henderson so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Henderson tries to pound on Tavares, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Henderson leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Tavares.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Tavares.
>Henderson looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>He has the takedown! Henderson pulls guard.
>In guard, Tavares throws a couple of punches designed to keep Henderson guessing.
>Henderson attempts to guillotine Tavares from the bottom of the guard.
>Tavares stops Henderson from applying it.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>Incredibly close round, but Tavares came out just ahead on my score card.

>The official scores are being reported now.

>Judge #1 has scored it 30-27 Henderson.
>Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Henderson.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Henderson.

>Henderson wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Ben 'Smooth' Henderson defeats Thiago Tavares (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Brett Rogers (16-6) vs. Cain Velasquez (16-4)

>Round one begins!
>Velasquez moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Rogers comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Velasquez.
>Velasquez is pulled into a grapple.
>Velasquez out-wrestles Rogers and gets himself into a better position in the grapple.
>Velasquez attempts to take down Rogers from the grapple.
>Rogers blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Rogers gets out-wrestled and Velasquez takes control of the grapple.
>Velasquez attempts to pick Rogers up for a slam.
>He gets Rogers up! Velasquez slams him down, ending up in guard.
>In guard, Velasquez begins working to pass to side control.
>Rogers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Velasquez firmly in guard.
>Velasquez feels Rogers prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Velasquez looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Rogers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Velasquez firmly in guard.
>Rogers throws out some punches, but Velasquez leans back to avoid them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>In guard, Velasquez begins working to pass to side control.
>Rogers can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Velasquez at half guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Velasquez, but only a 10-9.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Rogers gets Velasquez with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Time slips away as Velasquez doesn't press Rogers, allowing him to circle.
>Rogers throws three punches in quick succession, but Velasquez was out of range.
>Velasquez steps in to put some pressure on.
>Moving in closer, Velasquez looks like he may want to wrestle Rogers.
>Rogers finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Velasquez is trying to push Rogers so that his back is up against the cage.
>Rogers ends up backed against the cage.
>Velasquez catches Rogers with two elbows to the face from the clinch.
>It looks like Rogers has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Rogers.
>The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.
>The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway!
>Velasquez chooses to shoot in on Rogers.
>Rogers sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>He has the takedown! Rogers pulls guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Velasquez tries to pass the guard.
>Rogers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Velasquez firmly in guard.
>Velasquez doesn't let Rogers pull him in close to be smothered.
>Velasquez tries to control Rogers against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Velasquez blocks an attempted sweep.
>Velasquez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Rogers tries to smother Velasquez by holding him, but can't keep control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Velasquez throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Velasquez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>Rogers circles, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Velasquez sits back and allows Rogers to circle.
>Velasquez avoids an scorching uppercut and comes back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Rogers.
>Rogers narrowly misses Velasquez with an uppercut.
>Velasquez steps in closer to force the issue.
>Velasquez counters a body kick by hitting a nice jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Velasquez counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a clean jab.
>Velasquez catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Rogers has to pull guard.
>Velasquez fires away with big elbows, but Rogers keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Velasquez blocks an attempted sweep.
>Velasquez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Rogers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Velasquez firmly in guard.
>Rogers tries to get double underhooks on Velasquez so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>The clock runs down as Rogers is being smothered against the ground by Velasquez.
>Velasquez unloads with some big elbows, but Rogers deals with them comfortably.
>Cain Velasquez is breathing very hard.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Velasquez.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

>Judge #1 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Velasquez.
>Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Velasquez.
>Judge #3 has scored it 30-27 Velasquez.

>Velasquez wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Cain Velasquez defeats Brett 'The Grim' Rogers (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Lightweight Division, BJ Penn (25-9-1) vs. Gesias Cavalcante (21-5-1) (co-main event)

>Round one begins!
>JZ counters a punch by hitting a nice punch.
>JZ looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Penn.
>Seeing an opportunity, Penn avoids the grapple and goes straight into a takedown, putting JZ down into guard.
>Penn throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>JZ is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Penn off of him.
>Penn looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Penn isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>JZ tries to smother Penn by holding him, but can't keep control.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Time slips away as Penn successfully keeps JZ stuck against the ground.
>Penn lies on top of JZ, basically smothering him.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Penn catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! JZ pulls guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Penn tries to pass the guard.
>Penn isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Penn deflects a couple of punches that JZ threw from below.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Penn.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>JZ slips out of the way of a massive overhand punch.
>JZ avoids a spinning back fist attempt.
>Moving in closer, Penn looks like he may want to wrestle JZ.
>JZ throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses.
>Penn throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on JZ.
>The takedown is completed, Penn came in hard and fast and was too much for JZ.
>Penn ends up holding a seated JZ around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.
>The clock runs down as JZ is being smothered against the cage wall by Penn.
>Time slips away as Penn successfully keeps JZ stuck against the cage wall.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Penn attempts to guillotine JZ, who is stuck against the cage.
>JZ blocks the choke.
>JZ hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.
>Not liking his options, Penn looks to get a better position over JZ.
>JZ keeps Penn at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>JZ, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>JZ fights off Penn as he tries to smother him against the cage.
>JZ, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.
>Not liking his options, Penn looks to get a better position over JZ.
>Penn isn't able to mount JZ this time around.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I think Penn took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A straight jab by JZ keeps Penn from advancing.
>Penn seems to be waiting for JZ to make a move.
>JZ counters a jab with a barrage of hard punches!
>The referee pulls JZ away, stopping the match!

>The winner, by TKO, is 'JZ' Gesias Cavalcante!

>Official Result: 'JZ' Gesias Cavalcante defeats 'The Prodigy' BJ Penn (TKO in 0:53 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Featherweight Championship, Wilson Reis (20-2) (c) vs. Brian Bowles (17-3) (Main Event)

>The UFC Featherweight title is on the line.
>The fight begins!
>Reis shoots in for a takedown.
>Bowles tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Bowles saw it coming and got out of range.
>Reis avoids a body kick and hits a sequence of quick punches.
>A straight punch from Bowles fails to land.
>Reis quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Bowles counters a jab with a barrage of hard punches, enough to put Reis down!
>Bowles doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Reis recovers his wits quickly.
>Reis gets caught with a massive punch from Bowles, who remains standing, hovering over his opponent.
>Bowles leaps over, looking to drop a flying punch!
>Reis blocks the punch and pulls guard.
>Bowles begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Reis attempts to secure an arm.
>Bowles fends off Reis, and spins to side control in a great show of skill.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Bowles lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Reis throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Bowles.
>Bowles sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Bowles avoided Reis.
>Reis circles around Bowles.
>Bowles steps in to put some pressure on.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Bowles, 10-9 on my card.

>And here we go, round two!
>Bowles looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Reis.
>Reis finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Bowles tries to use some dirty boxing, but Reis uses his wrestling skills to smother him.
>Bowles tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Reis.
>Bowles is trying to muscle Reis up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Reis pinned to the cage.
>Bowles tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Reis isn't allowing it.
>Bowles suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on him, and he gets pulled down to the ground in it!
>Bowles pulls his head free before the guillotine can be sunk in properly.
>Bowles throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Bowles throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Reis tries to break free and scramble for position, but Bowles keeps him trapped.
>Bowles is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Reis tries to ensare Bowles in a triangle.
>Bowles gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep!
>Bowles lifts Reis up while in the triangle...and uses a brutal powerbomb-type move!
>The triangle attempt is broken, Reis is dazed!
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>With his opponent down, Bowles goes to get side control.
>Bowles doesn't get a chance to unload, Reis is quick to grapple and pull him in tightly.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Bowles, 10-9 on my card.

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Reis to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Bowles looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Reis.
>Reis ends up grappling for supremacy with Bowles.
>Bowles is trying to muscle Reis up against the cage.
>Bowles can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Reis tries to take Bowles down from the grapple.
>Bowles looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.
>He has the takedown! Bowles pulls guard.
>Reis is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Bowles tries to sweep Reis but can't do it.
>Reis starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Reis isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Bowles tries to sweep Reis but doesn't get anywhere.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Reis starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Bowles comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Reis in guard.
>Bowles tries to sweep Reis but doesn't get anywhere.
>Brian Bowles is breathing very hard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>In guard, Reis throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bowles guessing.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Reis comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Reis can't get the takedown, Bowles defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a very close round, but I think Bowles just about edged it.

>And here we go, round four!
>Reis counters a jab with a flurry of quick punches.
>Reis counters a jab by hitting a sequence of quick punches.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Reis counters a jab by hitting a series of big punches, trapping Bowles against the cage!
>With Bowles taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!

>The winner, by TKO; Wilson Reis!

>Official Result: Wilson Reis defeats Brian Bowles (TKO in 1:36 of round 4). The match was rated as being Great.

Business Numbers

Attendance: 14,875
Gate: $1,264,375
PPV Buys: 1,692,138
PPV Revenue: $6,768,552

Fight of the Night: Wilson Reis vs. Brian Bowles
Knockout of the Night: Nathan Jarrett
Submission of the Night: Darrell Alexander

[Fantabulous]

UFC 179 Recovery and Suspension list
Abel Cullum – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Alexander Gustafsson – Recovering fir 52 days
Antwain Britt – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Ben Henderson – Recovering for 4 months and 3 weeks
Ben Saunders – Recovering for 42 days
BJ Penn – Recovering for 3 months
Brett Rogers – Recovering for 5 months
Brian Bowles – Recovering for 4 months
Cain Velasquez – Recovering for 5 months
Claude Patrick – Recovering for 4 months
Cole Konrad – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Daniel Sarafian – Recovering for 37 days
Darrell Alexander – Recovering for 3 months and 1 week
Dave Herman – Recovering for 54 days
DeRay Davis – Recovering for 29 days
Gesias Cavalcante – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Greg Soto – Recovering for 50 days
Hector Lombard – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Jim Miller – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Josh Burkman – Recovering for 3 months
Mackens Semerzier – Recovering for 3 months
Nathan Jarrett – Recovering for 49 days
Rodney Wallace – Recovering for 3 months
Thiago Tavares – Recovering for 2 months and 3 weeks
Vitor Belfort – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Wilson Reis – Recovering for 4 months
Yushin Okami – Recovering for 52 days

[Fantabulous]

I'd love to see the Countdown show for this UFC Middleweight Championship fight...



Saturday of Week 1 of December in Ontario


Current UFC champions

UFC Featherweight Champion: Wilson Reis
UFC Lightweight Champion: Joe Stevenson
UFC Welterweight Champion: Thiago Alves
UFC Middleweight Champion: Georges St.Pierre
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion: Phil Davis
UFC Heavyweight Champion: Alistair Overeem

[Fantabulous]

This should be quite the slugfeset in the Light Heavyweight Division...

[Fantabulous]

Saturday of Week 1 of December in Ontario

Main Event

For the UFC Middleweight Championship: Georges St. Pierre (c) vs. Chael Sonnen

Rest of the Main Card

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Mauricio Rua (24-7) vs. Thiago Silva (18-5)
In the Featherweight Division: Tyler Toner (18-4) vs. Urijah Faber (29-7)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (16-10) vs. Ryan Bader (17-3)
In the Heavyweight Division: Bobby Lashley (13-6) vs. Roger Gracie (13-3)
In the Lightweight Division: Cole Miller (21-7) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (24-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Jay Silva (12-5) vs. Yancy Medeiros (16-1)
In the Welterweight Division: Karo Parisyan (23-10-1) vs. Nick Osipczak (8-2)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Glover Teixeira (14-7) vs. Mario Peck (9-2)

Preliminary Fights

In the Lightweight Division: Bart Palaszewski (37-22) vs. Luiz Azeredo (17-13) (UFC debut)
In the Featherweight Division: Federico Lopez (9-9) (UFC debut) vs. Micah Miller (15-8-1) (UFC debut)
In the Middleweight Division: Eric Lawson (11-5) (UFC debut) vs. Matt Major (9-5) (UFC debut)
In the Welterweight Division: Jake Ellenberger (25-7) vs. Yuya Shirai (8-4)

Form Guide

Georges St. Pierre: W (UD), W (SD), W (TKO)
Chael Sonnen: W (KO), W (TKO), W (UD)
Mauricio Rua: L (UD), L (KO), W (TKO)
Thiago Silva: L (TKO), W (KO), W (TKO)

[Fantabulous]

Sunday of Week 2 of November

UFC 182 will take place on Saturday of Week 3 of January in Delaware

Saturday of Week 3 of November



UFC have signed veteran Middleweight fighter Nissen Osterneck.

Monday of Week 3 of November – Saturday of Week 1 of December

WEC 90 will take place on Friday of Week 2 of November with a main event of Tito Jones vs. Jimmie Rivera. Bellator FC 71 will take place on Wednesday of Week 2 of December with a main event of Jim Wallhead vs. Javier Turner for the Bellator FC Welterweight title. DREAM 63 will take place on Friday of Week 3 of December with a main event of Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Stanislav Nedkov. The main event of Strikeforce – Change The World will be Kazuo Misaki vs. Sean Loeffler. WEC on Versus TV will take place on Wednesday of Week 4 of December. Adrenaline 54 will take place on Saturday of Week 4 of December with a main event of Wanderlei Siva vs. Corey Devela. CWFC – Unholy will take place on Sunday of Week 4 of December

In the main event of Bellator FC 70, Sharron Leggett beat Victor Meza by Unanimous Decision to win the Bellator FC Lightweight title. In the main event of DREAM 62, Jesse Taylor beat Riki Fukuda by submission in 6:05 of Round 1 to retain the DREAM Middleweight title. In the main event of Adrenaline 53 – Daley vs. War Machine, Paul Daley beat War Machine by TKO in 4:14 of Round 1 to retain the Strikeforce Welterweight title. In the main event of CWFC – No Remorse, Lonnie O’Reilly beat Mariusz Pudzianowski by Knock Out in 0:34 of Round 3 to win the CWFC Heavyweight championship.

DREAM has risen to Low Level National status.

[Fantabulous]

Saturday of Week 1 of December in Quebec

Preliminary Highlights

In the Welterweight Division, Jake Ellenberger (25-7) vs. Yuya Shirai (8-4)

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

>Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Ellenberger.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Ellenberger.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Ellenberger.

>Ellenberger wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Jake Ellenberger defeats Yuya Shirai (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Middleweight Division, Eric Lawson (11-5) (UFC debut) vs. Matt Major (9-5) (UFC debut)

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Major.
>Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Major.
>Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Major.

>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Matt Major!

>Official Result: Matt Major defeats Eric Lawson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Featherweight Division, Federico Lopez (9-9) (UFC debut) vs. Micah Miller (15-8-1) (UFC debut)

>There's the opening bell!
>Miller tries for a series of strikes but Kiko moves out of range.
>Kiko counters a missed punch with a big kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Kiko slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Miller, but can't follow up.
>Miller doesn't let Kiko settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Miller chooses to shoot in on Kiko.
>Miller gets caught with a punch though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Miller catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Kiko manages to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Miller successfully keeps Kiko stuck against the ground.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Miller attempts to pass guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Miller looks to roll Kiko slightly and slip behind.
>Kiko is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Miller tries to hook Kiko in a rear naked choke.
>Kiko gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Micah Miller!

>Official Result: Micah 'Maverick' Miller defeats Federico 'Kiko' Lopez (Submission in 4:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Lightweight Division, Bart Palaszewski (37-22) vs. Luiz Azeredo (17-13) (UFC debut)

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Azeredo side-steps an attempted knock out punch and hits a scything low kick to the legs.
>Bart Palaszewski is showing the effects of the damage he is taking to the legs.
>Palaszewski avoids a flurry of punches.
>Palaszewski slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Azeredo, but can't follow up.
>Azeredo comes in closer to press the issue.
>Palaszewski avoids a body kick and hits a barrage of hard punches!
>The referee jumps in and saves Azeredo from taking any more shots!

>Bart 'Bartimus' Palaszewski takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Bart 'Bartimus' Palaszewski defeats Luiz Azeredo (TKO in 1:34 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Main Card

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Glover Teixeira (14-7) vs. Mario Peck (9-2)

>There's the opening bell!
>Peck comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Glover stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Moving in closer, Glover looks like he may want to wrestle Peck.
>Not wanting to grapple, Peck uses strikes to keep Glover at a distance.
>Moving in closer, Glover looks like he may want to wrestle Peck.
>Peck finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Glover and Peck break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Peck counters a missed punch with a nice punch.
>Moving in closer, Glover looks like he may want to wrestle Peck.
>They start grappling, Peck looks happy to engage Glover at close quarters.
>Using his wrestling skills, Peck is trying to push Glover up against the cage.
>Peck does it, Glover is stuck with his back to the cage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>With Glover stuck against the cage, Peck tries to complete a takedown.
>Glover doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard.
>Peck fires away with big elbows, but Glover keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Glover tries to catch Peck with a punch, but it is not on target.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Peck begins trying to pass the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Peck pounds away on Glover with crashing elbow strikes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Glover out!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!

>'Renegade Warrior' Mario Peck takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: 'Renegade Warrior' Mario Peck defeats Glover Teixeira (TKO in 4:50 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Karo Parisyan (23-10-1) vs. Nick Osipczak (8-2)

>There's the opening bell!
>Osipczak avoids a jab and scores with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Osipczak steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Osipczak slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Parisyan avoids a quick jab and hits a nice punch.
>Osipczak counters a wayward jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>Osipczak slips out of the way of a jab.
>Osipczak avoids a quick jab and hits a jab to the cheek.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Parisyan avoids a leg kick and scores with a solid punch.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Osipczak avoids a jab.
>Osipczak moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a body kick.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That round goes to Osipczak, 10-9 on my card.

>And here we go, round two!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Parisyan is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.
>Osipczak throws a jab but Parisyan avoids it.
>Parisyan tries for a series of strikes but Osipczak moves out of range.
>Osipczak hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Parisyan quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Parisyan avoids a kick to the leg and hits a straight punch.
>A straight jab by Osipczak keeps Parisyan from advancing.
>Parisyan presses in closer to attack.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Osipczak avoids a jab and scores with a stinging leg kick.
>Osipczak slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Parisyan slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Osipczak, but can't follow up.
>Osipczak steps in to put some pressure on.
>Osipczak avoids a straight right and hits a flurry of quick punches.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Osipczak glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Not letting Osipczak settle at all, Parisyan comes in closer.
>Parisyan chooses to shoot in on Osipczak.
>A counter punch catches Parisyan hard, putting him down!
>Parisyan shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Osipczak to make a move.
>Osipczak jumps over the legs of Parisyan, looking for a diving punch!
>Parisyan avoids the punch and seizes the opportunity to try to scramble up.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Osipczak.

>Round three begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Osipczak to use his movement more in this round.
>Osipczak avoids a punch and scores with a spinning back fist, connecting hard enough to knock Parisyan out!

>The winner, by Knock Out; Nick Osipczak!

>Official Result: 'Slick' Nick Osipczak defeats Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan (Knock Out in 0:23 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Middleweight Division, Jay Silva (12-5) vs. Yancy Medeiros (16-1)

>There's the opening bell!
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Silva throws a kick to the body but Medeiros avoids it.
>Medeiros avoids a straight right and hits a crisp punch.
>Silva throws a flurry of punches but Medeiros steps back and avoids them.
>Medeiros slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Medeiros uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Medeiros settle, Silva moves in closer.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Silva uses a combination of three punches to get Medeiros to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Medeiros sprawls well, and Silva is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Medeiros unloads with big punches to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Silva.
>Medeiros fires away with punches, and Silva is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Medeiros pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>Medeiros pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head.
>Medeiros looks to unload with some big punches, but Silva gets back to his feet before too many land.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Medeiros steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Silva looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Medeiros.
>Silva grabs Medeiros and pulls him into a grapple.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Medeiros.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Medeiros sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Silva doesn't let Medeiros settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Silva chooses to shoot in on Medeiros.
>Medeiros sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Silva down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Medeiros pounds away on Silva, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process.
>Medeiros pounds away on the body and side of the head, Silva struggles to deal with them.
>Medeiros pounds away on the body and side of the head, Silva struggles to deal with them.
>Medeiros looks to unload with some big punches, but Silva gets back to his feet before too many land.
>Silva tries for a spinning back fist but Medeiros moves out of range.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Medeiros uses a right hook, but misses.
>Silva doesn't let Medeiros settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Medeiros.
>Silva cannot get close enough to the elusive Medeiros to grapple.
>Medeiros throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting up, Silva quickly steps in closer to attack Medeiros.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Silva comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Medeiros tries to avoid Silva.
>The takedown doesn't work, Medeiros saw it coming and got out of range.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Medeiros.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Medeiros counters a punch by hitting several big punches, putting Silva down, dazed!
>Silva recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Medeiros to make a move.
>Medeiros leans over and throws a punch that tags Silva, who is lying on his back.
>Medeiros leans over and throws a punch that tags Silva, who is lying on his back.
>Medeiros hurdles over Silva, looking to land a diving punch!
>Medeiros only succeeds in landing in half guard.
>Medeiros tries to ensare Silva in an arm triangle.
>Silva defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Silva attempts to guillotine Medeiros from the bottom of half guard.
>Medeiros stops Silva from applying it.
>Silva keeps Medeiros, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard.
>Silva tries to ensare Medeiros in a guillotine.
>Silva gets the guillotine fully applied and Medeiros has to tap out!

>By Submission, the winner is Silva!

>Official Result: Jay Silva defeats Yancy 'Frisson' Medeiros (Submission in 2:42 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Cole Miller (21-7) vs. Vitor Ribeiro (24-4)

>Round one begins!
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Shaolin.
>Shaolin moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Miller tries to wrestle Shaolin backward and up against the cage.
>Miller achieves it, pinning Shaolin to the cage.
>Miller tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Shaolin isn't allowing it.
>Shaolin catches an unsuspecting Miller in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure!
>Miller pulls his head free before the guillotine can be sunk in properly.
>Miller punches down at Shaolin, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Shaolin tries to ensare Miller in a triangle.
>In a show of great skill, Miller spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control.
>Miller attempts to roll Shaolin slightly and take his back.
>He can't quite manage to get it on this attempt.
>Miller blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Miller gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Shaolin time to stand too.
>Miller steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting Miller settle at all, Shaolin comes in closer.
>Shaolin looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Shaolin can't get near enough to engage, Miller uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Miller circles, looking for an opening.
>Shaolin doesn't let Miller settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Shaolin comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Miller cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That was a very close round, but I think Shaolin just about edged it.

>And here we go, round two!
>Miller is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Shaolin.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Miller is trying to push Shaolin so that his back is up against the cage.
>Shaolin ends up backed against the cage.
>Miller tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Shaolin isn't allowing it.
>Miller suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on him, and he gets pulled down to the ground in it!
>Miller pulls his head free before the guillotine can be sunk in properly.
>Miller looks to get past the guard.
>Shaolin is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Miller firmly in guard.
>Shaolin attempts to lock on an omoplata.
>Miller almost gets caught, saving himself by rolling through but giving up side control.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Shaolin begins trying to get himself behind Miller.
>Miller doesn't give Shaolin room to move, and so he remains at side control.
>Shaolin blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Shaolin begins trying to get himself behind Miller.
>He finds himself unable to advance his position on this attempt.
>Miller tries to pull guard on Shaolin but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Shaolin begins trying to get himself behind Miller.
>Miller does well to keep Shaolin at side control.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Miller.

>Round three begins!
>A speculative waist-high kick by Miller finds nothing but air.
>Shaolin presses in closer to attack.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Shaolin.
>The takedown is successful, Miller pulls guard.
>Shaolin tries to pass the guard.
>Shaolin isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Miller tries to sweep Shaolin but can't do it.
>Shaolin attempts to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Miller attempts to guillotine Shaolin from the bottom of the guard.
>Shaolin defends it well.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Shaolin fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Shaolin tries to pass the guard.
>Miller comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Shaolin in guard.
>Miller tries to catch Shaolin with a punch, but it is not on target.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Shaolin looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Miller looks happy to engage Shaolin at close quarters.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Shaolin.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

>Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Miller.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Miller.
>Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Miller.

>Miller wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: 'Magrino' Cole Miller defeats Vitor 'Shaolin' Ribeiro (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Bobby Lashley (13-6) vs. Roger Gracie (13-3)

>Round one begins!
>Lashley looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gracie.
>Seeing an opportunity, Gracie avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Lashley is equal to it.
>Lashley is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gracie.
>He pulls Gracie into a grapple.
>Lashley is trying to push Gracie so that his back is up against the cage.
>Lashley achieves it, pinning Gracie to the cage.
>Gracie is controlled up against the cage for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Lashley steps back to achieve some separation from Gracie and gets ready to strike.
>Gracie counters a jab with a jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gracie.
>Gracie finds his takedown countered, and Lashley ends up on top, in guard.
>Lashley throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Lashley tries to control Gracie against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Gracie attempts to guillotine Lashley from the bottom of the guard.
>Gracie gets the guillotine fully applied and Lashley has to tap out!

>Roger Gracie takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Roger Gracie defeats Bobby Lashley (Submission in 4:22 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Rameau Sokoujou (16-10) vs. Ryan Bader (17-3)

>And here we go!
>Bader looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sokoudjou.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>From the grapple, Bader tries a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Sokoudjou is on his back and pulls guard.
>Bader is trying to pass guard.
>Bader isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Sokoudjou reaches up and tries to lock Bader in a guillotine.
>Sokoudjou can't get the submission from it, but does use it as the basis for a sweep to side control.
>Sokoudjou uses side control to hold Bader down, and looks for a knee strike.
>Bader was ready, and springs into life, bucking Sokoudjou off and scrambling for position!
>As Bader goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Sokoudjou quickly tries to grab it.
>Sokoudjou secures the leg and applies an achilles lock, Bader has no option but to tap out!

>The winner, by Submission, is 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou!

>Official Result: 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou defeats Ryan 'Darth' Bader (Submission in 2:38 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

In the Featherweight Division, Tyler Toner (18-4) vs. Urijah Faber (29-7)

>Round one begins!
>Faber tries for a series of strikes but Toner moves out of range.
>Faber shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Toner pulls guard.
>Faber looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Faber doesn't let Toner pull him in close to be smothered.
>Faber lies on top of Toner, basically smothering him.
>Faber starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Faber isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Toner tries to pull Faber in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Faber begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Faber deflects a couple of punches that Toner threw from below.
>In guard, Faber throws a couple of punches designed to keep Toner guessing.
>Toner reaches up and tries to lock Faber in a guillotine.
>Faber pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Toner bobs and weaves.
>Faber steps in to put some pressure on.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Faber, but only a 10-9.

>Round two begins!
>Faber throws a vicious uppercut but Toner avoids it.
>Faber tries for a spinning back fist but Toner moves out of range.
>Faber chooses to shoot in on Toner.
>Faber gets the takedown! Toner pulls guard.
>Faber fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Faber doesn't allow Toner to lock him up with double underhooks.
>Time slips away as Faber successfully keeps Toner stuck against the ground.
>Faber lies on top of Toner, basically smothering him.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>The clock runs down as Toner is being smothered against the ground by Faber.
>Faber attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Faber leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Toner.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Faber smothers Toner with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Faber.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Toner has been instructed to look to finish it in this round.
>Faber throws a flurry of punches but Toner steps back and avoids them.
>Faber counters a spinning back kick by hitting a straight punch.
>Toner counters a punch by hitting a barrage of huge punches, trapping Faber against the cage!
>With Faber taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!

>The winner, by TKO; Tyler Toner!

>Official Result: Tyler Toner defeats 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber (TKO in 1:26 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Mauricio Rua (24-7) vs. Thiago Silva (18-5) (co-main event)

>And here we go!
>Silva looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Shogun.
>Not wanting to grapple, Shogun uses strikes to keep Silva at a distance.
>Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Shogun.
>He pulls Shogun into a grapple.
>Shogun gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Silva uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Silva is looking to get Shogun in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Silva can't manage it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>From the grapple, Shogun tries a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Silva defended it well.
>Shogun tries to take Silva down from the grapple.
>Silva tries to hook a guillotine as Shogun goes for the takedown.
>Shogun gets the takedown! Silva pulls guard.
>Shogun begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Silva reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>Shogun fends off Silva, and spins to side control in a great show of skill.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Shogun fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Silva tries to sweep Shogun but can't.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>In side control, Shogun begins working to get a mount.
>Silva keeps Shogun at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Shogun.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Silva is looking to pull Shogun down into his guard.
>Silva can't bring Shogun down, he defended it well.
>Silva uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Silva settle, Shogun moves in closer.
>Shogun throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Silva sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Shogun doesn't get the takedown, Silva avoided it.
>Shogun counters a wayward head kick with a flurry of quick punches.
>Shogun avoids a high kick and scores with a nice jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Shogun looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva.
>He pulls Silva into a grapple.
>Shogun looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Shogun doesn't get the takedown, Silva blocked it.
>Shogun uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Silva.
>Silva tries to wriggle free, but Shogun controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Shogun is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage.
>Shogun does it, Silva is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Shogun tries to smother Silva against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Silva finds room to apply a standing guillotine, and pulls Shogun to the ground to tighten it even further!
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Shogun pulls free, Silva didn't have it fully sunk in.
>Mauricio Rua doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Shogun throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Shogun.

>And here we go, round three!
>Shogun uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Shogun settle at all, Silva comes in closer.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Silva steps back to avoid a head kick.
>Silva avoids a straight right and hits a series of quick punches.
>Shogun tries to pull Silva to the ground into his guard.
>Shogun isn't able to get close enough to grab Silva.
>Silva avoids a straight right and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Shogun tries for a high kick but Silva moves out of range.
>Shogun hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Shogun settle at all, Silva comes in closer.
>Shogun tries for a high kick but Silva moves out of range.
>Mauricio Rua seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Silva counters a wayward jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Silva hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Shogun seems to be waiting for Silva to make a move.
>Silva avoids a straight right and hits a nice sequence of jabs.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva.

>The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Shogun.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Shogun.
>Judge #3: 29-28 Shogun.

>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Mauricio Rua!

>Official Result: Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua defeats Thiago Silva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

For the UFC Middleweight Championship, Georges St. Pierre (c) vs. Chael Sonnen (Main Event)

>This contest is for the UFC Middleweight title.
>And here we go!
>GSP counters a missed punch with a flurry of small strikes.
>Moving in closer, Sonnen looks like he may want to wrestle GSP.
>GSP seems happy to grapple with Sonnen.
>GSP, controlling the grapple with Sonnen, goes for a takedown.
>Sonnen tries to hook a guillotine as GSP goes for the takedown.
>Sonnen cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>GSP is trying to pass guard.
>GSP gets past, but Sonnen stops him at half guard.
>GSP tries to pass the half guard.
>GSP isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Sonnen.
>GSP blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>GSP tries to pound on Sonnen with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Sonnen tries to get full guard on GSP but doesn't get anywhere.
>GSP looks to get past the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>GSP blocks Sonnen as he tries a transition to full guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>GSP pounds away on Sonnen, landing several great shots that rock Sonnen!
>In half guard, GSP throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sonnen guessing.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I have to give that round to GSP, but only a 10-9.

>And here we go, round two!
>Sonnen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to GSP.
>GSP ends up grappling for supremacy with Sonnen.
>Sonnen tries to use some dirty boxing, but GSP uses his wrestling skills to smother him.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sonnen is trying to push GSP up against the cage.
>Sonnen manages it, and controls GSP up against the cage.
>Sonnen tries to press him up against the cage, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>GSP tries for a standing guillotine, but Sonnen pulls free too quickly.
>Sonnen tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but GSP isn't allowing it.
>Sonnen almost allows GSP to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time.
>Sonnen tries to smother GSP against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Out of the blue, GSP finds a way to slap on a guillotine, and is able to take Sonnen down with it!
>Sonnen pulls his head free before the guillotine can be sunk in properly.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Sonnen tries to control GSP against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>GSP tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>GSP uses the threat of a kimura to turn Sonnen and get side control.
>GSP throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>GSP pounds away on Sonnen.
>Sonnen had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>With Sonnen stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!

>Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre takes the win by TKO!

>Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre defeats Chael Sonnen (TKO in 4:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Business Numbers

Attendance: 9,090
Gate: $545,400
PPV Buys: 521,213
PPV Revenue: $2,084,852

Fight of the Night: Bobby Lashley vs. Roger Gracie
Knockout of the Night: Nick Osipczak
Submission of the Night: Rameau Sokoudjou

[Fantabulous]

UFC 180 Recovery and Suspension list*
Bart Palaszewski – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months
Bobby Lashley – Recovering for 2 months and 2 weeks
Chael Sonnen – Recovering/Injured for 6 months and 2 weeks
Cole Miller – Recovering for 3 months
Eric Lawson – Recovering for 2 months and 1 week
Federico Lopez – Recovering/Suspended for 3 months and 3 weeks
Georges St. Pierre – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Glover Teixeira – Recovering for 1 month and 2 weeks
Jake Ellenberger – Recovering for 2 months and 1 week
Jay Silva – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Karo Parisyan – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Luiz Azeredo – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months
Mario Peck – Recovering for 2 months
Mauricio Rua – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Matt Major – Recovering for 1 month and 2 weeks
Micah Miller – Recovering for 1 month and 2 weeks
Nick Osipczak – Recovering for 3 months and 2 weeks
Rameau Sokoujou – Recovering for 33 days
Roger Gracie – Recovering for 2 months
Ryan Bader – Recovering/Suspended for 2 months and 3 weeks
Thiago Silva – Recovering for 4 months and 3 weeks
Tyler Toner – Recovering for 3 months and 3 weeks
Urijah Faber – Recovering for 4 months and 1 week
Yancy Medeiros – Recovering/Injured/Suspended for 6 months and 3 weeks
Yuya Shirai – Recovering for 2 month and 3 weeks

[Fantabulous]

It seems timely as the Heavyweight Championship is on the line at the final UFC PPV of 2014...



Saturday of Week 4 of December in Nevada

Alistair Overeem defends the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Todd Duffee.

Current UFC champions

UFC Featherweight Champion: Wilson Reis
UFC Lightweight Champion: Joe Stevenson
UFC Welterweight Champion: Thiago Alves
UFC Middleweight Champion: Georges St.Pierre
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion: Phil Davis
UFC Heavyweight Champion: Alistair Overeem

[Fantabulous]

We go to the Light Heavyweights for our co-main event of the final UFC PPV of they year...

[Fantabulous]

Saturday of Week 4 of December in Nevada

Main Event

For the UFC Heavyweight Championship: Alistair Overeem (41-15) (c) vs. Todd Duffee (16-3)

Rest of the Main Card

In the Light Heavyweight Division: Gegard Mousasi (37-5-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (21-5)
In the Welterweight Division: Diego Sanchez (27-7) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (16-7-2)
In the Heavyweight Division: Darrill Schoonover (20-4) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (18-10)
In the Middleweight Division: Ed Herman (27-12) vs. Mamed Khalidov (25-7-2)
In the Lightweight Division: Fabricio Camoes (18-8-1) vs. Frankie Edgar (17-4)
In the Middleweight Division: Ronaldo de Souza (19-6-1) vs. Thales Leites (25-6)
In the Featherweight Division: Georgi Karakhanyan (23-3-1) vs. Fredson Paixao (16-7-1)
In the Lightweight Division: Andre Amade (12-7-1) vs. Carey Vanier (16-13)

Preliminary Fights

In the Featherweight Division: Akitoshi Tamura (16-16-2) vs. Dan LaSavage (11-6)
In the Featherweight Division: Deividas Taurosevicius (17-11) vs. Donald Sanchez (23-12)
In the Welterweight Division: Aaron Tregear (12-10) vs. Amir Sadollah (9-6)
In the Middleweight Division: DeRay Davis (8-9-1) vs. Julio Paulino (18-6)
In the Light Heavyweight Division: Brandon Vera (15-10) vs. Mychal Clark (10-11) (UFC debut)

Form Guide

Alistair Overeem: W (KO), W (KO), W (SD)
Todd Duffee: W (TKO), W (UD), W (TKO)
Gegard Mousasi: W (SD ), L (TKO), W (UD)
Lyoto Machida: L (UD), L (UD), W (SD)

[Fantabulous]

Sunday of Week 1 of December

UFC Fight Nation 8 will take place on Wednesday of Week 4 of February in Philadelphia.

Tuesday of Week 4 of December

UFC have signed a good Japanese Featherweight.

Friday of Week 4 of December

Julio Paulino has announced that he will retire immediately after his fight at UFC 181.

Sunday of Week 1 of December – Saturday of Week 4 of December

The main event of WEC on Versus will be Keisuke Fujiwara vs. Patricio Freire. Bellator FC 72 will take place on Thursday of Week 2 of January 2015 with a main event of Jared Hess vs. Robert McDaniel for the Bellator FC Middleweight title. Sengoku 63 will take place on Monday of Week 2 of January 2015 with a main event of Aaron Simpson vs. Allan Dale. Strikeforce – Breaking Point will take place on Friday of Week 2 of January with a main event of Joey Villasenor vs. Giva Santana. DREAM 64 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of January 2015 with a main event of Rob Emerson vs. Luke Caudillo. Adrenaline 55 will take place on Friday of Week 4 of January 2015

In the main event of Strikeforce – Change the World, Sean Loeffler beat Kazuo Misaki by TKO in 4:01 of Round 1. Also, Alexandre Ribeiro beat Keith Barry by submission in 4:20 of Round 2 to win the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight title. In the main event of Sengoku 62, Koshiro Shigemitsu beat Alexander Shlemenko by submission in 4:39 of Round 2. In the main event Bellator FC 71, Jim Wallhead beat Javier Turner by Unanimous Decision to retain the Bellator FC Welterweight title. Also, Erik Koch beat Alberto Rios by submission in 3:35 of Round 5 to win the Bellator FC Featherweight title. In the main event of WEC 90 – Jones vs. Rivera, Jimmie Rivera beat Tito Jones by submission in 4:44 of Round 3. In the main event of DREAM 63, Stanislav Nedkov beat Krzysztof Soszynski by submission in 2:46 of Round 1.

WEC have cancelled their WEC on Versus event

[Fantabulous]

Saturday of Week 4 of December in Nevada

Preliminary Highlights

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Brandon Vera (15-10) vs. Mychal Clark (10-11) (UFC debut)

>And here we go!
>Moving in closer, Clark looks like he may want to wrestle Vera.
>Vera ends up grappling for supremacy with Clark.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Vera looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Clark.
>Vera grabs Clark and pulls him into a grapple.
>Vera looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Clark cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Vera smothers Clark with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Vera looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Vera is too much for Clark, passing guard and gaining side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Vera looks to get a mount.
>Vera shifts to mount.
>Vera attempts an armbar.
>Clark blocks it.
>Clark tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Vera has his back!
>Vera fires away with punches, Clark is getting pounded.
>Clark is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Vera!
>The referee pulls Vera away, stopping the match!

>Brandon Vera takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Brandon 'The Truth' Vera defeats Mychal 'Bolo' Clark (TKO in 4:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, DeRay Davis (8-9-1) vs. Julio Paulino (18-6)

>Round one begins!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Paulino comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Davis attempts to avoid Paulino as he shoots in.
>Davis avoids the takedown attempt.
>Davis counters a jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches.
>Moving in closer, Davis looks like he may want to wrestle Paulino.
>Paulino tries to counter with a takedown, but Davis defended it well.
>Davis shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Paulino is on his back and pulls guard.
>Davis looks to get past the guard.
>Davis is too much for Paulino, passing guard and gaining side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Davis tries to lock Paulino in an americana.
>Davis gets the americana fully applied and Paulino has to tap out!

>The winner, by Submission, is DeRay Davis!

>Official Result: DeRay Davis defeats Julio 'The Dominican Demon' Paulino (Submission in 4:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Welterweight Division, Aaron Tregear (12-10) vs. Amir Sadollah (9-6)

>And here we go, round three!
>Tregear is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sadollah.
>He pulls Sadollah into a grapple.
>Tregear is trying to push Sadollah so that his back is up against the cage.
>Tregear achieves it, pinning Sadollah to the cage.
>Sadollah is trapped against the cage and held there by Tregear for roughly thirty seconds.
>Tregear tries to maintain control, but Sadollah isn't letting himself get bullied like that.
>Tregear tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Sadollah reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Sadollah takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Tregear counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a solid punch.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sadollah avoids a straight right and hits a massive punch, knocking Tregear down to the ground!
>Sadollah is quick to seize the chance and tries to get side control.
>Sadollah gets the armbar that he wanted...and that's it for Tregear, there is the tap out!

>Amir Sadollah takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Amir Sadollah defeats Aaron Tregear (Submission in 3:08 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Featherweight Division, Deividas Taurosevicius (17-11) vs. Donald Sanchez (23-12)

>Round two begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Sanchez to be aggressive and really let his hands go.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Taurosevicius finds nothing but air.
>Sanchez doesn't let Taurosevicius settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Taurosevicius tries for a series of strikes but Sanchez moves out of range.
>Sanchez avoids a quick jab and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>Sanchez counters a jab with a massive punch, knocking Taurosevicius down to the ground...he is out cold!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is Donald Sanchez!

>Official Result: Donald Sanchez defeats Deividas Taurosevicius (Knock Out in 1:47 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Featherweight Division, Akitoshi Tamura (16-16-2) vs. Dan LaSavage (11-6)

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

>Judge #1 has given 30-27 to LaSavage.
>Judge #2: 30-27 LaSavage.
>Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of LaSavage.

>Dan 'Savage' LaSavage wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Dan 'Savage' LaSavage defeats 'Ironman' Akitoshi Tamura (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Main Card

In the Lightweight Division, Andre Amade (12-7-1) vs. Carey Vanier (16-13)

>The fight begins!
>Vanier narrowly misses Andre Dida with an uppercut.
>Andre Dida doesn't let Vanier settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Andre Dida.
>It looks like Vanier is trying to grab a guillotine.
>Vanier cannot stop the takedown, Andre Dida drove in with too much pace and power.
>Andre Dida ends up holding a seated Vanier around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.
>Andre Dida tries to smother Vanier against the cage, but he squirms free.
>Vanier tries to stand by using the cage, but can't shake Andre Dida off and remains seated.
>Vanier fights off Andre Dida as he tries to smother him against the cage.
>Vanier tries to cage walk, but Andre Dida keeps him trapped.
>Andre Dida tries to lock Vanier in a choke.
>Andre Dida gets the guillotine fully applied and Vanier has to tap out!

>The winner, by Submission; Andre Amade!

>Official Result: 'Dida' Andre Amade defeats Carey Vanier (Submission in 2:08 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Featherweight Division, Georgi Karakhanyan (23-3-1) vs. Fredson Paixao (16-7-1)

>The fight begins!
>Karakhanyan slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Karakhanyan avoids a flurry of punches.
>Karakhanyan avoids a flurry of punches.
>Paixao is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Karakhanyan.
>He pulls Karakhanyan into a grapple.
>Paixao is trying to push Karakhanyan so that his back is up against the cage.
>Karakhanyan doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Karakhanyan tries to take Paixao down from the grapple.
>Karakhanyan gets the takedown! Paixao pulls guard.
>Karakhanyan pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Paixao isn't troubled by them.
>Paixao attempts to grab an arm of Karakhanyan from the bottom of the guard.
>In a moment of sublime skill, Karakhanyan not only defends the submission but uses it to get to side control.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Karakhanyan attempts to roll Paixao slightly and take his back.
>Paixao is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Karakhanyan pounds away, Paixao is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!

>Georgi Karakhanyan takes the victory by way of TKO!

>Official Result: Georgi 'Insane' Karakhanyan defeats Fredson Paixao (TKO in 3:27 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, Ronaldo de Souza (19-6-1) vs. Thales Leites (25-6)

>There's the opening bell!
>Leites throws out a quick jab.
>Jacare doesn't press the issue, allowing Leites to circle.
>Leites throws a jab but Jacare avoids it.
>There's a takedown attempt from Leites.
>Jacare sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Leites doesn't get the takedown, Jacare avoided it.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Jacare chooses to try and pull Leites down into his guard.
>Leites gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position.
>Jacare reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>Jacare cannot secure the arm.
>Leites tries to pass the guard.
>Jacare comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Leites in guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Jacare tries to ensare Leites in a guillotine.
>Leites defends it well.
>Leites looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Jacare attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Leites blocks it.
>Leites looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Leites isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Jacare.

>Round two begins!
>Jacare glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Not letting up, Leites quickly steps in closer to attack Jacare.
>Leites is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Jacare.
>Jacare tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Leites uses a combination of three punches to get Jacare to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Jacare tries to avoid Leites.
>Leites doesn't get the takedown, Jacare avoided it.
>Jacare looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Jacare grapples with Leites, who made no attempt to escape.
>Jacare is trying to push Leites so that his back is up against the cage.
>Jacare does it, Leites is stuck with his back to the cage.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Jacare launches an knee strike but Leites is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Jacare is the one against the cage.
>Leites manages to nail Jacare with a big punch, and down he goes!
>Leites moves fast and tries to secure an arm of his dazed opponent.
>Leites gets an armbar...and it is full applied, Jacare has to tap out!
>Thales Leites takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Thales Leites defeats Ronaldo 'Jacare' de Souza (Submission in 3:40 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

In the Lightweight Division, Fabricio Camoes (18-8-1) vs. Frankie Edgar (17-4)

>The fight begins!
>Edgar looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Morango.
>Morango tries to take down Edgar as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Edgar hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Morango presses in closer to attack.
>Morango throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Edgar.
>Edgar counters with a punch that catches Morango flush...and he goes down!
>Edgar dives in and gets ready to unload on Morango.
>Down comes the punches! Morango has no answer, forcing the referee to end the fight!

>The winner, by TKO, is Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar!

>Official Result: Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar defeats Fabricio 'Morango' Camoes (TKO in 1:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Middleweight Division, Ed Herman (27-12) vs. Mamed Khalidov (25-7-2)

>There's the opening bell!
>Khalidov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Herman.
>Herman finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Khalidov is trying to muscle Herman up against the cage.
>Khalidov can't do it though, and Herman gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Herman attempts to take down Khalidov from the grapple.
>Herman gets the takedown, but Khalidov was ready and pulled guard.
>Herman fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Khalidov tries to scoot backward toward the cage, but Herman keeps him where he is.
>Herman begins trying to pass the guard.
>Khalidov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Herman firmly in guard.
>Herman blocks Khalidov as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Herman throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Herman blocks an attempted sweep.
>Herman attempts to pass guard.
>Khalidov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Herman firmly in guard.
>Herman deflects a couple of punches that Khalidov threw from below.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Khalidov comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Herman.
>To counter, Herman fires off a strike but only finds the gloves.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I think Herman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Khalidov telling him to swing for the fences.
>Khalidov steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Herman waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a crisp jab.
>Herman waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a nice jab.
>Khalidov throws out a quick jab.
>Herman doesn't press the issue, allowing Khalidov to circle.
>Herman comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Khalidov.
>He pulls Khalidov into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Herman tries a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Khalidov pulls guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Herman looks to get past the guard.
>Herman isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Herman blocks Khalidov as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Herman begins trying to pass the guard.
>Khalidov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Herman firmly in guard.
>Khalidov tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Herman.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Herman attempts to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Khalidov tries to pull Herman in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Herman attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Khalidov is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Herman firmly in guard.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Herman, 10-9 on my card.

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Khalidov to be aggressive and really let his hands go.
>Khalidov uses a right hook, but misses.
>Herman comes in closer to press the issue.
>Herman comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Khalidov.
>Khalidov ends up grappling for supremacy with Herman.
>From the grapple, Herman tries to pick Khalidov up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Khalidov defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Khalidov avoids a quick jab and hits a series of big punches, trapping Herman against the cage!
>The referee pulls Khalidov away, stopping the match!

>The winner, by TKO; Mamed Khalidov!

>Official Result: Mamed Khalidov defeats Ed 'Short Fuse' Herman (TKO in 1:58 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

In the Heavyweight Division, Darrill Schoonover (20-4) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (18-10)

>We are underway!
>Schoonover counters a jab by hitting a series of quick jabs.
>Schoonover looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Using his wrestling skills, Schoonover is trying to push Gonzaga up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Gonzaga pinned to the cage.
>Schoonover pins Gonzaga up against the cage and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Schoonover tries to maintain control, but Gonzaga isn't letting himself get bullied like that.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Gonzaga wrestles back against Schoonover, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Moving in closer, Schoonover looks like he may want to wrestle Gonzaga.
>They start grappling, Gonzaga looks happy to engage Schoonover at close quarters.
>Schoonover is trying to muscle Gonzaga up against the cage.
>Schoonover does it, Gonzaga is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Schoonover tries to smother Gonzaga against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Schoonover against the cage instead.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Gonzaga looks for a trip takedown.
>The takedown is successful; Schoonover seemed happy to take it and pull guard.
>Gonzaga tries to smother Schoonover but can't keep control long enough.
>Gonzaga blocks Schoonover as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Schoonover.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Gonzaga is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.
>Gonzaga bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Gonzaga settle, Schoonover moves in closer.
>Schoonover looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gonzaga tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Schoonover comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Gonzaga.
>Gonzaga tries to counter with a takedown, but Schoonover defended it well.
>Schoonover is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gonzaga.
>Gonzaga tries to take down Schoonover as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Schoonover is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gonzaga.
>Gonzaga tries to counter with a takedown, but Schoonover defended it well.
>Schoonover looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gonzaga.
>Gonzaga sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Schoonover is able to defend it.
>Gonzaga avoids a quick jab and hits a solid jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Gonzaga shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Gonzaga can't get the takedown, Schoonover defended it well.
>Schoonover looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gonzaga tries to take down Schoonover as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Darrill Schoonover is breathing very hard.
>Gabriel Gonzaga is breathing very hard.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Schoonover, 10-9.

>Round three begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Gonzaga to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Schoonover avoids a body kick.
>Schoonover throws three punches in quick succession, but Gonzaga was out of range.
>Not letting up, Gonzaga steps in closer to pressure Schoonover into action.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Schoonover avoids a straight right and hits a quick series of punches.
>Schoonover avoids a huge punch.
>Gonzaga throws a flurry of punches but Schoonover steps back and avoids them.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Schoonover moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a kick to the ribs.
>Schoonover slips out of the way of a massive overhand punch.
>Gonzaga counters a wayward head kick with a straight punch.
>Schoonover slips out of the way of a head kick.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Gabriel Gonzaga has much energy left.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Gonzaga throws a flurry of punches but Schoonover steps back and avoids them.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Schoonover, but only a 10-9.

>The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

>Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Schoonover.
>Judge #2: 29-28 Schoonover.
>Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Schoonover.

>Making Darrill 'The Mighty Monarch' Schoonover the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Darrill 'The Mighty Monarch' Schoonover defeats Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

In the Welterweight Division, Diego Sanchez (27-7) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (16-7-2)

>We are underway!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>A straight punch from Sanchez fails to land.
>Not letting up, Kim quickly steps in closer to attack Sanchez.
>Sanchez throws a jab but Kim avoids it.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
>Sanchez gets the takedown! Kim pulls guard.
>Sanchez looks to pass guard and get side control.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sanchez is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
>Sanchez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Kim tries to sweep Sanchez but can't do it.
>Sanchez keeps Kim guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Sanchez blocks Kim as he tries a sweep from side control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Sanchez begins trying to get himself behind Kim.
>He rolls Kim over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Sanchez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>From the grapple, Sanchez tries to pick Kim up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Kim is able to block it and pull away from him.
>Sanchez counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, and gets it! Kim has to pull guard.
>In guard, Sanchez begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Sanchez attempts an americana.
>The americana is fully applied, Kim has no option but to tap out!

>By Submission, the winner is Sanchez!

>Official Result: Diego 'Nightmare' Sanchez defeats Dong Hyun Kim (Submission in 2:20 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

In the Light Heavyweight Division, Gegard Mousasi (37-5-1) vs. Lyoto Machida (21-5) (co-main event)

>And here we go!
>Machida fires off a looping punch, but Mousasi avoids it.
>Mousasi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Mousasi shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Machida pulls guard.
>Mousasi looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Machida throws out some punches, but Mousasi leans back to avoid them.
>Mousasi lies on top of Machida, basically smothering him.
>Mousasi attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Machida finds his opponent too skilled, and Mousasi passes guard into side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Mousasi holds Machida in position with side control and drives a huge knee into the ribs!
>Machida takes a crunching knee strike to the ribs from under side control!
>Machida takes a knee strike to the ribs, but succeeded in unbalancing Mousasi enough that there was little power.
>Mousasi pounds away from side control, Machida is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO, is Gegard 'Yerevan' Mousasi!

>Official Result: Gegard 'Yerevan' Mousasi defeats Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida (TKO in 3:39 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

For the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Alistair Overeem (41-15) (c) vs. Todd Duffee (16-3) (Main Event)

>This match is for the UFC Heavyweight title.
>There's the opening bell!
>Overeem hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Duffee quickly steps in closer to attack Overeem.
>Duffee throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Overeem sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Duffee down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Overeem fires away with punches, and Duffee is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Overeem fires away with punches, and Duffee is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Overeem pounds away on the body and side of the head, Duffee struggles to deal with them.
>Duffee springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head.
>Overeem slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Overeem circles as he plans his next move.
>Duffee presses in closer to attack.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Duffee.
>Overeem tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Overeem saw it coming and got out of range.
>Duffee counters a wayward jab with a solid punch.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Duffee counters a punch by hitting a straight punch.
>Duffee misses with a punch.
>Not letting up, Overeem quickly steps in closer to attack Duffee.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Overeem.

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Overeem to be aggressive and really let his hands go.
>Duffee uses a combination of three punches to get Overeem to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Overeem throws a vicious punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Duffee avoids an scorching uppercut and comes back with a clean jab.
>A straight punch from Overeem fails to land.
>Duffee doesn't let Overeem settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Duffee comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>To counter, Overeem throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Duffee counters a body kick by hitting a straight punch.
>Overeem counters a missed punch with a sudden huge punch that knocks Duffee on his ass!
>Duffee recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Overeem to make a move.
>An up-kick makes Overeem think twice about advancing.
>Leaping high, Overeem looks to drop a diving punch on Duffee!
>Overeem only succeeds in landing in half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Overeem reaches over and tries to lock Duffee in an arm triangle.
>Duffee stops Overeem from applying it.
>Duffee tries to pull Overeem into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Duffee gets the guillotine fully applied and Overeem has to tap out!

>Todd Duffee takes the victory by way of Submission!

>Official Result: Todd Duffee defeats Alistair 'The Demolition Man' Overeem (Submission in 3:21 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

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Fight of the Night: Alistair Overeem vs. Todd Duffee
Knockout of the Night: Donald Sanchez
Submission of the Night: Todd Duffee