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2014 Year End Awards Fighter of the Year: Phil Davis Female Fighter of the Year: Kaitlin Young Rookie of the Year: Nathan Jarrett Rise of the Year: Matt Major Fall of the Year: Joachim Hansen Promotion of the Year: Bellator FC Team of the Year: American Top Team Show of the Year: Adrenaline 43 Bradley vs. Loiseau (Adrenaline 43 - Bradley vs. Loiseau, Friday of Week 1 of January 2014) Fight of the Year: Jon Kirk vs. Tim Kennedy (Adrenaline 43 - Bradley vs. Loiseau, Friday of Week 1 of January 2014) Worst Fight of the Year: Jae Suk Lin vs. Bariel Kamon (Independent Show, June 2014) Knockout of the Year: Andre Ward vs. Eddie Alvarez (UFC 170 Fedor vs. Herring, Saturday of Week 3 of April 2014) Submission of the Year: Clinton Tufnel vs. Quinton Jackson (UFC 178 Winner vs. Stevenson, Saturday of Week 3 of October 2104) Main Event of the Year: Carina Damn vs. Shayna Baszler (CWFC Reckless Life. Tuesday of Week 1 of September 2014) Upset of the Year: Mike Joy defeats Joachim Hansen (CWFC Clock Strikes Twice, Monday of Week 1 of March 2014) |
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It's a nice clash in the Welterweight Division to headline UFC's first event of 2015... ![]() Wednesday of Week 1 of January in Iowa |
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It's a big clash in the Heavyweight Division that provides UFC Fight Night 35 with its co-main event... ![]() |
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![]() Wednesday of Week 1 of January in Iowa Main Event In the Welterweight Division: Jacob McClintock (16-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (20-7) Rest of the Main Card In the Heavyweight Division: Antonio Silva (23-7) vs. Fabricio Werdum (21-7-1) In the Featherweight Division: Akiyo Nisihura (15-10-1) vs. Dominic Cruz (18-4) In the Lightweight Division: Joe Lauzon (22-8) vs. Josh Thompson (21-6-1) In the Middleweight Division: John Salter (8-1) vs. Kyacey Uscola (20-15) Preliminary Fights In the Heavyweight Division: Nedas Smirnov (11-6) vs. Wes Sims (25-17-3) In the Heavyweight Division: Brent Hayes (14-2) vs. Joey Beltran (13-10) In the Light Heavyweight Division: Igor Pokrajac (22-12) vs. Karlos Vemola (12-3) Form Guide Jacob McClintock: W (TKO), W (TKO), W (UD) Josh Koscheck: L (UD), L(UD), W (TKO) Antonio Silva: W (TKO), W (UD), L (TKO) Fabricio Werdum: L (Sub), W (Sub), L (UD) |
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Monday of Week 1 of January Wednesday of Week 1 of January WEC 91 will take place on Sunday of Week 3 of January with a main event of Dave Jansen vs. Dan Lauzon. CWFC Final Appeal will take place on Wednesday of Week 4 of January In the main event of CWFC Unholy, Chris Horodecki beat Bojan Kosednar by Unanimous Decision. Also on the card, Tarec Saffiedine beat Dennis Olson by TKO in 0:58 of Round 2 to win the CWFC Welterweight championship. |
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![]() Wednesday of Week 1 of January in Iowa Preliminary Highlights In the Light Heavyweight Division, Igor Pokrajac (22-12) vs. Karlos Vemola (12-3) >And here we go, round three! >Between rounds, his corner told Vermola to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Pokrajac avoids a punch and scores with a series of big punches, trapping Vermola against the cage! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Igor Pokrajac takes the victory by way of TKO! >Official Result: Igor Pokrajac defeats 'The Terminator' Karlos Vemola (TKO in 0:32 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. In the Heavyweight Division, Brent Hayes (14-2) vs. Joey Beltran (13-10) >The judges' scores are now being announced. >Judge #1 scores the match as 29-28 to Beltran. >Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Beltran. >Judge #3: 29-28 Beltran. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Joey 'The Mexicutioner' Beltran! >Official Result: Joey 'The Mexicutioner' Beltran defeats Brent Hayes (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. In the Heavyweight Division, Nedas Smirnov (11-6) vs. Wes Sims (25-17-3) >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Sims tries for a jab but Smirnov moves out of range. >Backing out of range, Sims circles tentatively. >Smirnov doesn't press the issue, allowing Sims to circle. >Backing out of range, Sims circles tentatively. >Smirnov seems to be waiting for Sims to make a move. >Moving in closer, Smirnov looks like he may want to wrestle Sims. >Smirnov grabs Sims and pulls him into a grapple. >Smirnov tries to pick Sims up for a slam. >He gets Sims up! Smirnov slams him down, ending up in half guard. >Smirnov reaches over and tries to lock Sims in a kimura. >Sims stops Smirnov from applying it. >Sims tries to sweep Smirnov but can't do it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Smirnov pounds away with punches from half guard and Sims is in big trouble! >Smirnov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Smirnov begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. >Sims finds his opponent too skilled, and Smirnov passes half guard into a full mount. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Smirnov pounds away on Sims with elbow strikes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Sims out! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >The winner, by TKO; Nedas Smirnov! >Official Result: 'Diamond' Nedas Smirnov defeats Wes 'The Project' Sims (TKO in 4:33 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good. Main Card In the Middleweight Division, John Salter (8-1) vs. Kyacey Uscola (20-15) Code:
>The fight begins! >Uscola looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Salter. >Salter uses his strikes to stop Uscola from getting close enough to grapple. >A speculative waist-high kick by Uscola finds nothing but air. >Salter comes in closer to press the issue. >Salter chooses to shoot in on Uscola. >The takedown doesn't work, Uscola sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Salter smothers Uscola when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >Salter attempts to take down Uscola from the grapple. >Salter doesn't get the takedown, Uscola instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Uscola is trying to muscle Salter up against the cage. >Salter doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Salter, controlling the grapple with Uscola, goes for a takedown. >He has the takedown! Uscola pulls guard. >In guard, Salter begins working to pass to side control. >Uscola finds his opponent too skilled, and Salter passes guard into side control. >Salter attempts the mount. >Salter shows his ground skills and slips to mount. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Salter unloads with big punches from the mount, but Uscola is able to deal with most of them. >Salter pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Uscola covers up well. >Uscola tries to roll Salter, but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Salter. >Round two begins! >Uscola throws out a quick jab. >Not letting up, Salter steps in closer to pressure Uscola into action. >Salter throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Uscola sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Salter down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >In turtle position Salter does not allow Uscola to roll him over. >Salter gets back to his feet. >Uscola slips out of the way of a massive overhand punch. >Uscola sneaks a glance at his corner. >Salter steps in closer to force the issue. >Moving in closer, Salter looks like he may want to wrestle Uscola. >Salter can't get close enough to grapple, Uscola makes sure to keep out of range. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Salter avoids a body kick and hits a series of quick jabs. >Uscola steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Uscola gets Salter with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >The fight slows as Salter sits back and allows Uscola to circle. >Uscola steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Time slips away as Salter doesn't press Uscola, allowing him to circle. >The time runs out on round two. >That round goes to Salter, 10-9 on my card. >We are back underway! >Uscola slips out of the way of a body kick. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Uscola steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Salter shoots in for a takedown. >Uscola tries to counter Salter with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target. >Uscola gets Salter with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >The fight slows as Salter sits back and allows Uscola to circle. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Salter avoids a huge right hand and hits a clean punch. >Salter avoids a huge right hand and hits a clean jab. >Salter throws a kick to the body but Uscola avoids it. >Uscola throws out a quick jab. >Time slips away as Salter doesn't press Uscola, allowing him to circle. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Salter comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Uscola throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses. >Uscola hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >It seems that Salter is happy to let Uscola circle for the moment. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >I have to give that round to Salter, but only a 10-9. >Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Salter. >Judge #2: 30-27 Salter. >Judge #3: 30-27 Salter. >Making John Salter the winner by unanimous decision! >Official Result: John Salter defeats Kyacey 'Ice Cold' Uscola (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor. In the Lightweight Division, Joe Lauzon (22-8) vs. Josh Thompson (21-6-1) >We are underway! >Lauzon uses a combination of three punches to get Thomson to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, Thomson pulls guard. >Lauzon looks to pass guard and get side control. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Lauzon begins trying to get himself behind Thomson. >He rolls Thomson over a little...and slips behind to take the back! >Lauzon tries to get the hooks in so that Thomson is primed for a rear naked choke. >The rear naked choke is in deep, Thomson has to tap out! >The winner, by Submission, is Joe 'J-Lau' Lauzon! >Official Result: Joe 'J-Lau' Lauzon defeats Josh 'The Punk' Thomson (Submission in 2:17 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. In the Featherweight Division, Akiyo Nishiura (15-10-1) vs. Dominic Cruz (18-4) >We are underway! >There's a takedown attempt from Cruz. >He has the takedown, but Nishiura was ready for it and pulled guard easily. >Nishiura tries to ensare Cruz in a triangle. >Cruz pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >Cruz attempts to pass guard. >Nishiura comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Cruz in guard. >Nishiura brings his legs up and tries to lock Cruz in a triangle choke. >Cruz pulls his arm free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. >Nishiura squirms around, preventing Cruz from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. >Cruz is trying to move from side control to mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Nishiura tries to sweep Cruz but can't do it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Cruz hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Nishiura was moving too much. >Cruz attempts to move to mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Nishiura tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Cruz. >There's under a minute left in this round. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Cruz looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Nishiura tries to counter with a takedown, but Cruz defended it well. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >I have to give that round to Cruz, but only a 10-9. >Round two begins! >Cruz comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nishiura. >Nishiura is pulled into a grapple. >Cruz is looking to get Nishiura in a Muay Thai clinch. >Cruz manages it, and now controls Nishiura by the back of the head. >From the clinch, Nishiura gets hit with a brutal knee to the body! >Using the clinch, Cruz hits a vicious knee to the face! Nishiura crumples to the ground, out cold! >Dominick Cruz takes the win by Knock Out! >Official Result: Dominick Cruz defeats 'Wicky Akiyo' Akiyo Nishiura (Knock Out in 1:14 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great. In the Heavyweight Division, Antonio Silva (23-7) vs. Fabricio Werdum (21-7-1) >The word going around backstage is that Silva was not happy with how the training for this fight went. >We'll see if it has any effect on his performance tonight. >We are underway! >Moving in closer, Werdum looks like he may want to wrestle Silva. >Silva tries to take down Werdum as he steps in, but he blocks it. >Silva looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Silva eats a stiff counter punch and almost goes down! >There's a takedown attempt from Werdum. >Silva stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. >With Silva stuck against the cage, Werdum tries to complete a takedown. >Werdum has the takedown, using the fact that Silva was pressed against the cage to his advantage. >Werdum ends up holding a seated Silva around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >Werdum attempts a guillotine. >Silva gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap! >Fabricio 'Vai Cavalo' Werdum takes the win by Submission! >Official Result: Fabricio 'Vai Cavalo' Werdum defeats Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva (Submission in 2:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. In the Welterweight Division, Jacob McClintock (16-2) vs. Josh Koscheck (20-7) Code:
>The fight begins! >Koscheck looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with McClintock. >Strikes from McClintock keep Koscheck from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >McClintock shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Koscheck is on his back and pulls guard. >McClintock unloads with some big punches, but Koscheck deals with them comfortably. >McClintock blocks an attempted sweep. >McClintock unloads with some big elbows, but Koscheck deals with them comfortably. >Koscheck tries to sweep McClintock but can't do it. >McClintock starts trying to work to get past the guard. >McClintock isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Koscheck tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge McClintock. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >McClintock throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >McClintock gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Koscheck quickly scrambles. >There wasn't enough separation though, McClintock is able to catch him and secure side control. >McClintock fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Koscheck tries to move to guard, but McClintock doesn't allow it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >McClintock throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I think McClintock took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >McClintock counters a jab by hitting a series of quick jabs. >Koscheck is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McClintock. >McClintock is pulled into a grapple. >Koscheck is trying to push McClintock so that his back is up against the cage. >Koscheck can't do it though, and McClintock gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >McClintock attempts to take down Koscheck from the grapple. >McClintock gets the takedown, but Koscheck was ready and pulled guard. >McClintock throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger. >McClintock fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >The clock runs down as Koscheck is being smothered against the ground by McClintock. >In guard, McClintock begins working to pass to side control. >Koscheck comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps McClintock in guard. >Koscheck tries to pull McClintock in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >In guard, McClintock throws a couple of punches designed to keep Koscheck guessing. >Koscheck tries to get double underhooks on McClintock so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >McClintock looks to get past the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Round two ends as time expires. >I think McClintock took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >We are back underway! >Koscheck avoids a jab. >McClintock counters a wayward jab with a body kick >Koscheck narrowly misses McClintock with an uppercut. >McClintock steps in closer to force the issue. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from McClintock. >Koscheck cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >McClintock throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >McClintock deflects a couple of punches that Koscheck threw from below. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >McClintock tries to pound on Koscheck, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Koscheck smothers McClintock with close control, stopping him from posturing up. >McClintock begins trying to pass the guard. >Koscheck is ready for the attempt though, and keeps McClintock firmly in guard. >Koscheck tries to smother McClintock by holding him, but can't keep control. >There's under a minute left in this round. >McClintock tries to pass the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Koscheck smothers McClintock with close control, stopping him from posturing up. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I think McClintock took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >Judge #1: 30-27 McClintock. >Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to McClintock. >Judge #3: 30-27 McClintock. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jacob 'Tick-Tock' McClintock! >Official Result: Jacob 'Tick-Tock' McClintock defeats Josh Koscheck (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor. Business Numbers Attendance: 7,540 Gate: $640,900 Viewership EFNSports: 1,723,998 Fox: 5,746,656 Fox Sports en Espanol: 8,045,316 Sky Sports 2: 1,723,998 STAR Sports Southeast Asia: 1,149,330 TSN: 3,447,996 Fight of the Night: Joe Lauzon vs. Josh Thompson Knockout of the Night: Dominic Cruz Submission of the Night: Fabricio Werdum |
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It's a title fight that headlines the first UFC PPV of 2015... ![]() Saturday of Week 3 of January in Delaware Thiago Alves defends the UFC Welterweight Championship against Andre Galvao 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: Todd Duffee |
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![]() Saturday of Week 3 of January in Delaware Main Event For the UFC Welterweight Championship: Thiago Alves (c) (23-8) vs. Andre Galvao (14-3) Rest of the Main Card In the Heavyweight Division: Brock Lesnar (11-6) vs. Fedor Emelianenko (40-3) In the Heavyweight Division: Justin Wren (16-2) vs. Satoshi Ishii (9-4) In the Lightweight Division: Gilbert Melendez (23-6) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (25-8-1) In the Featherweight Division: Jose Aldo (23-3) vs. Josh LaBerge (17-4) In the Middleweight Division: Dan Miller (17-7-1) vs. Uriah Hall (12-2) In the Lightweight Division: Bryan Travers (22-5) vs. Ryan Schultz (26-14-1) In the Light Heavyweight Division: Jon Jones (17-3) vs. Luis Cane (12-7) In the Welterweight Division: Jake Ellenberger (26-7) vs. Jake Shields (31-9-1) Preliminary Fights In the Heavyweight Division: Demico Rogers (4-4) vs. James McSweeney (9-14) In the Middleweight Division: Alan Belcher (19-13) vs. Andrew Riddles (12-3) In the Lightweight Division: Chase Beebe (20-9-1) vs. Daniel Morales (11-8) In the Lightweight Division: Darren Elkins (14-5) vs. Terry Etim (16-6) Form Guide Thiago Alves: W (KO), W (Sub), W (KO) Andre Galvao: W (Sub), W (UD), W (UD) Brock Lesnar: L (Sub), W (UD) , W (TKO) Fedor Emelianenko: W (KO), W (KO), L (SD) |
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Monday of Week 2 of January UFC signed a contract extension with FOX to continue showing UFC Ultimate Fight Night in Prime-Time Wednesday of Week 2 of January UFC have signed a returning fighter to compete in the Light Heavyweight division. Wednesday of Week 1 of January 2015 Saturday of Week 2 of January CWFC Final Appeal will take place on Wednesday of Week 4 of January with a main event of Aaron Riley vs. Corey Hill for the CWFC Lightweight championship. In the main event of Sengoku 63, Allan Dale beat Aaron Simpson by TKO in 1:38 of Round 1. In the main event of Bellator FC 72, Jared Hess beat Robert McDaniel by TKO in 1:26 of Round 1 to retain the Bellator FC Middleweight title. In the main event of Strikeforce Breaking Point, Joey Villasenor beat Giva Santana by TKO in 4:10 of Round 1. |
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![]() Saturday of Week 3 of January in Delaware Preliminary Highlights In the Lightweight Division, Darren Elkins (14-5) vs. Terry Etim (16-6) >There's the opening bell! >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Etim avoids a jab and scores with an accurate counter-punch that lands right on the button, putting Elkins down! >Etim dives in from the side and looks to finish the match with strikes. >Etim lands with some hard punches...one of which catches Elkins clean and knocks him out! >Terry Etim takes the win by Knock Out! >Official Result: Terry Etim defeats 'The Damage' Darren Elkins (Knock Out in 1:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. In the Lightweight Division, Chase Beebe (20-9-1) vs. Daniel Morales (11-8) >We are back underway! >Beebe tries for a high kick but Morales moves out of range. >Beebe comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown is successful, Morales pulls guard. >Beebe throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Beebe deflects a couple of punches that Morales threw from below. >Beebe looks to get past the guard. >Beebe gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Beebe starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Morales. >Morales rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back! >Beebe unloads with big elbows, landing several that clearly hurt Morales. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Beebe tries to ensare Morales in an armbar. >Beebe gets the armbar fully applied and Morales has to tap out! >The winner, by Submission; Chase Beebe! >Official Result: Chase Beebe defeats Daniel Morales (Submission in 3:12 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great In the Middleweight Division, Alan Belcher (19-13) vs. Andrew Riddles (12-3) >Here come the official scores. >Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Belcher. >Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Belcher. >Judge #3 scores the match as 29-28 to Belcher. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Alan Belcher! >Official Result: Alan 'The Talent' Belcher defeats Andrew Riddles (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. In the Heavyweight Division, Demico Rogers (4-4) vs. James McSweeney (9-14) >There's the bell and round number three begins! >Rogers counters a leg kick with a jab to the cheek. >Rogers bobs and weaves. >It seems that McSweeney is happy to let Rogers circle for the moment. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Rogers. >The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. >Rogers tries to lock McSweeney into an arm triangle. >McSweeney stops Rogers from applying it. >Rogers blocks McSweeney as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Rogers attempts to kimura McSweeney from the top of half guard. >McSweeney defends it well. >Rogers blocks McSweeney as he tries a sweep from half guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Rogers pounds away with punches from half guard and McSweeney is in big trouble! >In half guard, Rogers begins working to get side control. >He is too good for McSweeney slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount. >Rogers tries to set up McSweeney for an armbar. >McSweeney defends himself well. >Breathing very hard, James McSweeney is looking ragged. >McSweeney tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Rogers has his back! >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Rogers unloads with massive punches, and McSweeney is getting destroyed! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >The winner, by TKO, is Demico Rogers! >Official Result: Demico Rogers defeats James McSweeney (TKO in 4:56 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. Main Card In the Welterweight Division, Jake Ellenberger (26-7) vs. Jake Shields (31-9-1) >And here we go! >Ellenberger comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Shields cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Ellenberger tries to pass the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Shields tries to sweep Ellenberger but can't do it. >Ellenberger pounds away from the guard, but Shields isn't troubled by the strikes. >Ellenberger deflects a couple of punches that Shields threw from below. >Ellenberger unloads with some big punches, but Shields deals with them comfortably. >Shields tries to ensare an arm. >Ellenberger shows great skill by not only defending the submission, but using it as a basis to gain side control. >Ellenberger looks to get a mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Shields tries to sweep Ellenberger but can't. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Ellenberger drives a vicious knee strike to the ribs from side control! >Stuck under side control, Shields takes a hard knee to the ribs! >Stuck under side control, Shields takes a hard knee to the ribs! >Ellenberger keeps Shields guessing with a few quick strikes. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ellenberger looks to get a mount. >He does it, and has the mount on Shields. >Ellenberger pounds away with punches from the mount and Shields is having trouble doing anything about it! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Jake Ellenberger takes the victory by way of TKO! >Official Result: Jake Ellenberger defeats Jake Shields (TKO in 4:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. In the Light Heavyweight Division, Jon Jones (17-3) vs. Luis Cane (12-7) Code:
>And here we go! >There's a takedown attempt from Jones. >Cane doesn't even try to stop the takedown, he simply takes it and pulls guard. >Cane tries to ensare an arm. >Jones blocks it. >Jones fires away with punches, and Cane is stung by several big shots. >Jones pounds away with punches from the guard, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. >Jones leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Cane. >In guard, Jones throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cane guessing. >Jones keeps Cane guessing with a few quick strikes. >Cane tries to catch Jones with a punch, but it is not on target. >We move into the second half of this round. >Jones smothers Cane with his body by pushing forward and down. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Cane throws three punches in quick succession, but Jones was out of range. >Jones doesn't let Cane settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Jones throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Cane tries to avoid Jones. >The takedown is completed, Cane is on his back and pulls guard. >Jones throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Cane tries to pull Jones in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Jones tries to pound on Cane, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >The time runs out on round one. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Jones. >We are back underway! >Cane swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Jones slips past an attempted big punch and counters with a sequence of quick punches. >A straight punch from Cane fails to land. >The fight slows as Jones sits back and allows Cane to circle. >A quick one-two combination from Cane only finds gloves. >Jones steps in to put some pressure on. >Jones chooses to shoot in on Cane. >He has the takedown! Cane pulls guard. >Jones pounds away from the guard, and Cane is in serious trouble! >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Jones throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Cane tries to pull Jones in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Jones begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Jones gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >In side control, Jones throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cane guessing. >Cane tries to sweep Jones but can't do it. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Cane takes a crunching knee strike to the ribs from under side control! >Jones is trying to move from side control to mount. >He does it, and has the mount on Cane. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >I have to give that round to Jones, but only a 10-9. >Round three begins! >Jones avoids a barrage of punches and hits a quick series of punches. >Cane uses a right hook, but misses. >Jones comes in closer to press the issue. >Jones is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cane. >Cane is pulled into a grapple. >Jones uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Cane. >Jones hits Cane with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Jones is looking to muscle Cane back against the cage. >Jones manages it, and controls Cane up against the cage. >Cane eats a short uppercut that rocks him. >Jones keeps Cane up against the cage with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control. >Jon Jones is breathing very hard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Jones tries to take Cane down. >Cane tries to hook a guillotine as Jones goes for the takedown. >The takedown is completed, Cane is on his back and pulls guard. >Jones unloads with some big elbows, but Cane deals with them comfortably. >Cane tries to sweep Jones but can't do it. >Jones smothers Cane with his body by pushing forward and down. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Jones fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Jones blocks an attempted sweep. >Time slips away as Jones successfully keeps Cane stuck against the ground. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jones. >Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Jones. >Judge #2 scores the match as 30-27 to Jones. >Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Jones. >Jon 'Bones' Jones wins by unanimous decision! >Official Result: Jon 'Bones' Jones defeats Luis 'Bahna' Cane (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. In the Lightweight Division, Bryan Travers (22-5) vs. Ryan Schultz (26-14-1) Code:
>The fight begins! >Travers throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Schultz. >Schultz attempts to snare Travers in a guillotine off the takedown. >Schultz cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Travers looks to get past the guard. >Travers isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Travers leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Schultz. >Travers tries to pass the guard. >Schultz is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Travers firmly in guard. >Travers blocks an attempted sweep. >The clock runs down as Schultz is being smothered against the ground by Travers. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >In guard, Travers begins working to pass to side control. >Schultz comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Travers in guard. >Travers deflects a couple of punches that Schultz threw from below. >There's under a minute left in this round. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Schultz throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Travers won't go down, leaving Schultz to settle for pushing him up against the cage and taking his back. >Schultz tries to keep Travers up against the cage with wrestling, but Travers turns so that he takes control. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That round goes to Travers, 10-9 on my card. >We are back underway! >Travers shoots in for a takedown. >Schultz saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is completed, Travers came in hard and fast and was too much for Schultz. >The takedown leaves Schultz seated with his back pressed against the cage. >Travers looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Schultz from a seated position onto his back. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Schultz, trapped against the cage, pummels Travers on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. >The clock runs down as Schultz is being smothered against the cage wall by Travers. >Travers smothers Schultz up against the cage wall. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Travers pushes forward against Schultz, basically smothering him against the cage wall. >Schultz is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Travers off of him. >Travers starts trying to get Schultz on his back so that he can gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Schultz, trapped against the cage, pummels Travers on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. >Travers throws a leg kick but Schultz avoids it. >Schultz narrowly misses Travers with an uppercut. >Travers doesn't press the issue, allowing Schultz to circle. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Travers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >And here we go, round three! >Travers throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Schultz is on his back and pulls guard. >Travers starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Schultz comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Travers in guard. >Schultz tries to pull Travers into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. >Travers defends it well. >Travers pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Schultz is comfortable holding guard. >Schultz tries to pull Travers into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. >Travers blocks it. >Schultz is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Travers off of him. >Travers keeps Schultz guessing with a few quick strikes. >Schultz gets the double underhooks in and pulls Travers close, controlling him well. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >In guard, Travers begins working to pass to side control. >Travers isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Schultz pulls Travers in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Schultz shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Travers is on his back and pulls guard. >Schultz attempts to pass guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Travers 10-9. >Judge #1 scores the match as 30-27 to Travers. >Judge #2 has given 30-27 to Travers. >Judge #3: 30-27 Travers. >Making Bryan Travers the winner by unanimous decision! >Official Result: Bryan Travers defeats Ryan 'The Lion' Schultz (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. In the Middleweight Division, Dan Miller (17-7-1) vs. Uriah Hall (12-2) Code:
>Miller chooses to shoot in on Hall. >Hall tries to avoid Miller. >Miller doesn't get the takedown, Hall avoided it. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Miller tries to take Hall down from the grapple. >The takedown is successful, Hall pulls guard. >Time slips away as Miller successfully keeps Hall stuck against the ground. >Miller throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger. >Miller tries to pass the guard. >Hall is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Miller firmly in guard. >Hall tries to sweep Miller but doesn't get anywhere. >We move into the second half of this round. >Miller attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Miller gets pulled in tight, and takes a vicious pair of rapid-fire elbow strikes to the top of the head. >Miller is trying to pass guard. >Miller isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Hall tries to sweep Miller but doesn't get anywhere. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Miller comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Hall attempts to avoid Miller as he shoots in. >Miller can't get the takedown, Hall was too quick to back away. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That round goes to Miller, 10-9 on my card. >And here we go, round two! >Hall counters a missed punch with a clean jab. >Hall avoids a punch and scores with a stinging jab >Miller tries for a body kick but Hall moves out of range. >Hall counters a jab with a nice punch. >Miller slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Hall, but can't follow up. >Hall quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Hall avoids a straight right and hits a flurry of quick punches. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Hall sneaks a glance at his corner. >Time slips away as Miller doesn't press Hall, allowing him to circle. >Hall counters a jab by hitting a kick to the body. >Miller avoids a quick jab and hits a clean punch. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Miller catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Hall manages to pull guard. >The clock runs down as Hall is being smothered against the ground by Miller. >Miller attempts to pass guard. >Hall is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Miller firmly in guard. >Round two ends as time expires. >That round goes to Hall, 10-9 on my card. >Round three begins! >Between rounds, his corner told Miller to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Miller throws a jab but Hall avoids it. >Hall steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Miller gets Hall with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting up, Hall steps in closer to pressure Miller into action. >Miller counters a missed punch with a jab to the cheek. >Hall steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Miller throws a flurry of punches but Hall steps back and avoids them. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Miller avoids a straight right and hits a crisp punch. >Miller sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, down goes Hall! He pulls guard though. >Miller attempts to pass guard. >Hall comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Miller in guard. >Hall looks for an elbow from the bottom, but Miller leans forward and smothers it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >In guard, Miller begins working to pass to side control. >Hall comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Miller in guard. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >I think Miller took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Miller. >Judge #2: 29-28 Miller. >Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Miller. >Making Dan Miller the winner by unanimous decision! >Official Result: Dan Miller defeats Uriah Hall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. In the Featherweight Division, Jose Aldo (23-3) vs. Josh LaBerge (17-4) Code:
>There's the opening bell! >LeBerge comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Aldo. >Aldo ends up grappling for supremacy with LeBerge. >LeBerge gets out-wrestled and Aldo takes control of the grapple. >Aldo tries to take LeBerge down from the grapple. >Aldo doesn't get the takedown, LeBerge instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >LeBerge gets out-wrestled and Aldo takes control of the grapple. >Aldo is trying to muscle LeBerge up against the cage. >He does so, and now has LeBerge pinned to the cage. >With LeBerge stuck against the cage, Aldo tries to complete a takedown. >He has the takedown; LeBerge didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard. >LeBerge attempts to grab an arm of Aldo from the bottom of the guard. >LeBerge cannot secure the arm. >Aldo looks to get past the guard. >LeBerge is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Aldo firmly in guard. >Aldo blocks an attempted sweep. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Aldo begins trying to pass the guard. >LeBerge is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Aldo firmly in guard. >Aldo leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from LeBerge. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Aldo looks to get past the guard. >Aldo isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >LeBerge tries to pull Aldo in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >Aldo throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Aldo. >And here we go, round two! >A quick one-two combination from LeBerge only finds gloves. >Aldo steps in to put some pressure on. >Aldo comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >LeBerge tries to step away from the takedown. >Aldo doesn't get the takedown, LeBerge avoided it. >LeBerge looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Aldo. >LeBerge gets caught out and eats a stiff jab. >Aldo avoids a flurry of punches. >LeBerge circles as he plans his next move. >Aldo seems to be waiting for LeBerge to make a move. >We move into the second half of this round. >LeBerge steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Time slips away as Aldo doesn't press LeBerge, allowing him to circle. >Aldo throws a jab but LeBerge avoids it. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Aldo looks for a takedown from the grapple. >LeBerge blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >LeBerge throws out a quick jab. >Aldo seems to be waiting for LeBerge to make a move. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >Incredibly close round, but Aldo came out just ahead on my score card. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Aldo chooses to shoot in on LeBerge. >LeBerge throws a vicious uppercut first, but it just misses. >LeBerge keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Aldo doesn't press the issue, allowing LeBerge to circle. >A straight punch from LeBerge fails to land. >Not letting up, Aldo steps in closer to pressure LeBerge into action. >Aldo shoots in for a takedown. >To counter, LeBerge throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Aldo looks for a takedown from the grapple. >It looks like LeBerge is trying to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is completed, LeBerge is on his back and pulls guard. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Aldo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >LeBerge pulls Aldo down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head. >Aldo unloads with some big elbows, but LeBerge deals with them comfortably. >LeBerge tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. >Aldo fends off LeBerge, and doesn't give up an arm. >Aldo tries to pass the guard. >Aldo isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Jose Aldo doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Using his leg strength, LeBerge pushes Aldo away, where he stands. >There's under a minute left in this round. >LeBerge is hit with a sharp kick to the calf. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >I think Aldo took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >Judge #1 has given 30-27 to Aldo. >Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Aldo. >Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Aldo. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jose Aldo! >Official Result: Jose Aldo defeats Josh LaBerge (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. In the Lightweight Division, Gilbert Melendez (23-6) vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida (25-8-1) >Round one begins! >Melendez throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Ishida. >Ishida attempts to avoid Melendez as he shoots in. >Ishida cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Melendez starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Ishida can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Melendez at half guard. >Melendez looks to get past the half guard. >Melendez shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. >Melendez pounds away on Ishida, landing several great shots that threaten to knock Ishida out! >The referee pulls Melendez away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO; Gilbert Melendez! >Official Result: Gilbert 'El Niρo' Melendez defeats 'The Endless Warrior' Mitsuhiro Ishida (TKO in 2:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. In the Heavyweight Division, Justin Wren (16-2) vs. Satoshi Ishii (9-4) >We are underway! >Ishii avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp punch. >Ishii shoots in for a takedown. >Wren cannot stop the takedown, Ishii drove in with too much pace and power. >Wren winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Ishii pressing onto him. >The clock runs down as Wren is being smothered against the cage wall by Ishii. >Ishii tries to lock Wren in a choke. >Ishii gets the guillotine fully applied and Wren has to tap out! >Satoshi Ishii takes the victory by way of Submission! >Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Justin 'The Viking' Wren (Submission in 2:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. In the Heavyweight Division, Brock Lesnar (11-6) vs. Fedor Emelianenko (40-3) (co-main event) >Round one begins! >Fedor glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder. >Lesnar steps in closer to force the issue. >Lesnar comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fedor. >He pulls Fedor into a grapple. >Lesnar tries to wrestle Fedor backward and up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Fedor pinned to the cage. >Fedor waits for Lesnar to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Lesnar now has his back to the cage. >Fedor steps back from Lesnar and looks to unleash some strikes. >Fedor slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Lesnar catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Fedor pulls guard. >Lesnar gets out of guard and stands up, letting Fedor stand too. >Fedor slips out of the way of a body kick. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Lesnar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fedor. >Not wanting to grapple, Fedor uses strikes to keep Lesnar at a distance. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Round one ends as time expires. >I have to give that round to Lesnar, but only a 10-9. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Moving in closer, Lesnar looks like he may want to wrestle Fedor. >Fedor strikes first and manages to rock Lesnar with a solid punch! >Fedor avoids an scorching uppercut and comes back with a series of quick, sharp punches. >Fedor circles as he plans his next move. >Lesnar presses in closer to attack. >Lesnar looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Fedor. >Fedor uses his strikes to stop Lesnar from getting close enough to grapple. >A straight punch from Fedor fails to land. >Lesnar presses in closer to attack. >Lesnar looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Lesnar gets caught with a punch though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes! >Lesnar shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. >Lesnar is hit with a sharp kick to the calf. >On his back, Lesnar watches as Fedor comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. >Fedor attains side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >In side control, Fedor throws a couple of punches designed to keep Lesnar guessing. >Lesnar tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Fedor. >Fedor pounds away from side control, and Lesnar is in serious trouble! >Fedor attempts to move to mount. >Lesnar can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Fedor unloads with some big punches, but Lesnar deals with them comfortably. >Fedor takes the back as Lesnar tries to sweep him! >Fedor attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Lesnar. >Lesnar stops Fedor from getting the hooks in or flattening him out. >The time runs out on round two. >I have to give that round to Fedor, but only a 10-9. >There's the bell and round number three begins! >Lesnar avoids a flurry of punches and hits a solid jab. >Lesnar comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fedor. >Lesnar grabs Fedor and pulls him into a grapple. >Lesnar is looking to muscle Fedor back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Fedor pinned to the cage. >Lesnar pins Fedor up against the cage and controls him for thirty seconds or so. >Lesnar launches an knee strike but Fedor is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Lesnar is the one against the cage. >Fedor tries dirty boxing, but Lesnar out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Brock Lesnar doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Lesnar tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Fedor isn't allowing it. >Fedor manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke, and takes Lesnar down with it! >The guillotine is fully sunk in, Lesnar has no option but to tap out! >Fedor Emelianenko takes the victory by way of Submission! >Official Result: 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko defeats Brock Lesnar (Submission in 3:38 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great. For the UFC Welterweight Championship, Thiago Alves (23-8) vs. Andre Galvao (14-3) (Main Event) Code:
>This contest is for the UFC Welterweight title. >There's the opening bell! >Alves uses a right hook, but misses. >Galvao quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Galvao throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Galvao is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second. >Alves avoids a punch and scores with a hard kick across the side. >Alves comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Galvao. >Galvao seems happy to grapple with Alves. >Alves tries to wrestle Galvao backward and up against the cage. >Galvao ends up backed against the cage. >We move into the second half of this round. >Alves launches an elbow strike but Galvao is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Alves is the one against the cage. >Galvao tries to take Alves down. >The takedown is completed, Alves is on his back and pulls guard. >Galvao tries to smother Alves but can't keep control long enough. >Alves tries to get double underhooks on Galvao so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Alves is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Galvao off of him. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Galvao lies on top of Alves, basically smothering him. >Galvao smothers Alves with his body by pushing forward and down. >The time runs out on round one. >An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Galvao 10-9. >And here we go, round two! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other. >Alves steps back to avoid a jab. >Alves steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Not letting up, Galvao quickly steps in closer to attack Alves. >Galvao chooses to shoot in on Alves. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Alves blocked Galvao. >Alves keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Galvao presses in closer to attack. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other. >Alves steps back to avoid a jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Alves fires off a looping punch, but Galvao avoids it. >Galvao comes in closer to press the issue. >Galvao throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Alves. >Alves sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Alves avoided Galvao. >The time runs out on round two. >That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Alves, 10-9. >Round three begins! >Alves avoids a punch and scores with a sequence of quick punches. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other. >Alves steps back to avoid a jab. >Alves steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Not letting up, Galvao quickly steps in closer to attack Alves. >Galvao chooses to shoot in on Alves. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Alves blocked Galvao. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Galvao tries for a series of strikes but Alves moves out of range. >Alves counters a jab by hitting a kick to the ribs. >Alves fakes a lunge. >Galvao steps in closer to force the issue. >We're into the final minute of the round. >There's a takedown attempt from Galvao. >The takedown doesn't work, Alves stuffed it. >Alves throws three punches in quick succession, but Galvao was out of range. >Galvao presses in closer to attack. >Round three ends as time expires. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Alves. >And here we go, round four! >Galvao slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Alves, but can't follow up. >Alves steps in to put some pressure on. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Galvao sees a spinning roundhouse kick coming and hits a stinging jab >Galvao avoids a huge head kick and hits a solid punch. >Alves avoids a straight right and hits a series of big punches, putting Galvao down on the ground! >With his opponent down, Alves goes to get side control. >Alves doesn't get a chance to unload, Galvao is quick to grapple and pull him in tightly. >Andre Galvao looks very tired out there. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >In side control, Alves begins working to get a mount. >Galvao doesn't let Alves get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Thiago Alves doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Galvao tries to move to guard, but Alves doesn't allow it. >Alves relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Galvao stand too. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Galvao looks for a takedown from the grapple. >Alves attempts to snare Galvao in a guillotine off the takedown. >The takedown is successful, Alves pulls guard. >Galvao lies on top of Alves, basically smothering him. >Galvao begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Galvao isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Time expires and we come to the end of round four. >There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Galvao. >Round five begins! >It sounded like his corner told Galvao to attempt to get Alves to the floor in this round. >Alves throws a combination but doesn't do any damage. >Galvao presses in closer to attack. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Alves avoids a punch and scores with a clean punch. >Alves counters a wayward jab with a solid jab. >Alves bobs and weaves. >Galvao presses in closer to attack. >Alves counters a missed punch with a clean punch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Alves counters a missed punch with a quick series of punches. >Galvao sees a body kick coming and hits a jab. >Galvao uses a combination of three punches to get Alves to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Alves throws a big punch as a counter, but it misses the target. >Alves steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Alves, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Galvao. >Alves grabs Galvao and pulls him into a grapple. >Thiago Alves looks very, very tired. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Andre Galvao looks very, very tired. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alves. >Judge #1 gives a score of 49-46 in favour of Alves. >Judge #2 gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Galvao. >Judge #3 gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Alves. >Alves wins by split decision! >Official Result: Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves defeats Andre Galvao (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The match was rated as being Decent. Business Numbers Attendance: 14,524 Gate: $1,234,540 PPV Buys: 1,520,480 PPV Revenue: $6,081,920 Fight of the Night: Gilbert Melendez vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida Knockout of the Night: Terry Etim Submission of the Night: Fedor Emelianenko Results >Official Result: Terry Etim defeats 'The Damage' Darren Elkins (Knock Out in 1:02 of round 1). >Official Result: Chase Beebe defeats Daniel Morales (Submission in 3:12 of round 2). >Official Result: Alan 'The Talent' Belcher defeats Andrew Riddles (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). >Official Result: Demico Rogers defeats James McSweeney (TKO in 4:56 of round 3). >Official Result: Jake Ellenberger defeats Jake Shields (TKO in 4:59 of round 1). >Official Result: Jon 'Bones' Jones defeats Luis 'Bahna' Cane (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). >Official Result: Bryan Travers defeats Ryan 'The Lion' Schultz (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). >Official Result: Dan Miller defeats Uriah Hall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). >Official Result: Jose Aldo defeats Josh LaBerge (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). >Official Result: Gilbert 'El Niρo' Melendez defeats 'The Endless Warrior' Mitsuhiro Ishida (TKO in 2:11 of round 1). >Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Justin 'The Viking' Wren (Submission in 2:01 of round 1). >Official Result: 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko defeats Brock Lesnar (Submission in 3:38 of round 3). >Official Result: Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves defeats Andre Galvao (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). 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I had intended to post this historical recap at the start of 2015 but better late than never. UFC Title fights 2010 Heavyweight Brock Lesnar beat Shane Carwin by TKO in 1:39 of Round 1 to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship (Great) UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin, Saturday of Week 2 of July 2010 in Nevada Brock Lesnar beat Cain Velasquez by Submission in 4:16 of Round 2 to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship (Excellent) UFC 120: Lesnar vs. Velasquez, Saturday of Week 2 of November in Nevada Middleweight Chael Sonnen beat Anderson Silva by Submission in 3:53 of Round 1 to win the UFC Middleweight Championship (Great) UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen, Saturday of Week 3 of August 2010 in Oregon Welterweight Georges St. Pierre beat Josh Koscheck by TKO in 2:08 of Round 1 to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship (Fantastic) UFC 121: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck, Saturday of Week 4 of December in Nevada Lightweight BJ Penn beat Frankie Edgar by TKO in 2:04 of Round 1 to win the UFC Lightweight Championship (Fantastic) UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn II, Saturday of Week 2 of September in Massachusetts Tyson Griffin beat BJ Penn by Unanimous Decision to win the UFC Lightweight Championship (Good) UFC 120: Lesnar vs. Velasquez, Saturday of Week 2 of November in Nevada |
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