UFC-The Beginning of the New Era.

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UFC 147 & UFC 146 details.

by Rob Schramm.

 

 

At last night’s UFC 144 post-fight press conference Dana White announced some details for UFC 146 & 147.

 

“At UFC 146, Nick Diaz will be coming out of retirement to face off against Jon Fitch, in what is a fight that could produce fireworks. Also Rousimar Palhares and Demian Maia will be facing off against one another,” Said White. “At UFC 147 we will be having a seven fight main card. We wanted to do this for this event however could not reach a deal with out PPV broadcasters, so UFC 147 was our next choice. Fights that will be on the main card are Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen 2, Jose Aldo vs. Hatsu Hioki, Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva 2, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Roy Nelson, Edson Barboza vs. Melvin Guillard, Mauricio Rua vs. Brandon Vera & Erick Silva vs. Dan Hardy.”

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Main Card (FX)

 

Thiago Alves vs. Martin Kampmann

Joseph Benavidez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani, flyweight-tourney semifinal

Demetrious Johnson vs. Ian McCall, flyweight-tourney semifinal

Court McGee vs. Constantinos Philippou

Aaron Rosa vs. James Te Huna

 

Preliminary Card (Fuel TV)

 

Nick Penner vs. Anthony Perosh

Cole Miller vs. Steven Siler

Jared Hamman vs. Kyle Noke

Jake Hecht vs. T.J. Waldburger

Daniel Pineda vs. Mackens Semerzier

Shawn Jordan vs. Oli Thompson

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UFC 144 of the night awards.

by Rob Schramm.

 

At last night’s UFC 144 post-fight press conference Dana White gave out the, of the night awards.

 

The winners of the fight of the night goes to Quinton Jackson and Ryan Bader, in their back and forth fight, which Rampage won by a third round TKO, early in the round.

 

The winner of the KO of the night goes to Anthony Pettis, who was able to stop his opponent, Joe Lauzon, in the first round with one punch. The KO over Lauzon, is Pettis’ first in the UFC and third ever KO in his career, not including TKOs.

 

The winner of the submission of the night goes to Nam Phan, who was able to knock down his opponent, Tie Quan Zhang, and follow up with an armbar against the guy who many thought had the advantage in the grappling portion of the fight.

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UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann live play-by-play and results.

by Tobin Good.

 

Shawn Jordan (@savageshawn) vs. Oli Thompson (@OliThompsonMMA)

 

Round 1:

 >Jordan doesn't drop his hands as Thompson feints shooting in.
>A left hand misses, allowing Thompson to counter with a barrage of big right hands, knocking Jordan down!
>Thompson moves in quickly, kneeling beside Jordan and starting to hammer down with punches!
>Thompson pounds away, Jordan is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>Oli Thompson takes the victory by way of TKO!

Oli Thompson def. Shawn Jordan via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 0:59.

 

 

Daniel Pineda (@DanielPitPineda) vs. Mackens Semerzier (@MackDamenaceMMA)

 

Round 1:

 >Pineda steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.
>A jab misses and Pineda counters with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Semerzier back!
>Semerzier shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>From the pocket, Semerzier shoots in for a double leg.
>The takedown is successful, Pineda pulls guard.
>Semerzier attempts to pass guard.
>Semerzier struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Pineda works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Semerzier ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Pineda gets out of half guard and stands up, letting Semerzier stand too.
>Semerzier steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Pineda feints rushing in, but Semerzier doesn't fall for it.
>Semerzier counters a right kick to the legs with a crisp left hand punch.
>Pineda avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of small strikes.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>There's a takedown attempt from Semerzier.
>Pineda tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>Pineda gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Semerzier looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Semerzier struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.
>That was a very close round, but I think Semerzier just about edged it.

 

Round 2:

 >Pineda slips out of the way of a jab.
>Pineda throws a left jab but Semerzier avoids it.
>Pineda avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs.
>Moving forward, Pineda counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts.
>A straight left fails to land and Pineda is able to fire back with two big right hands!
>Good head movement allows Semerzier to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Semerzier shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Semerzier circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Semerzier looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pineda.
>Semerzier grabs Pineda and pulls him into a grapple.
>Semerzier tries to wrestle Pineda backward and up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Pineda pinned to the cage.
>Pineda takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>With Pineda stuck against the cage, Semerzier gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Semerzier gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Pineda pulls guard.
>Semerzier looks to get past the guard.
>Pineda can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Semerzier at half guard.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>All eyes are glued on this match after an excellent, action-packed round.
>I have to give that round to Pineda, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 3:

 >Semerzier leaps and hits a flying knee that catches Pineda on the side of the head, wobbling him!
>Semerzier dodges a jab, and fires back with a spinning back fist, nailing Pineda!
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Pineda hits a punch.
>A low kick is checked by Semerzier.
>Pineda backs away to create some more space.
>Semerzier comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Pineda sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Semerzier can't get the takedown, Pineda was too quick to back away.
>Semerzier feints left and tries to get Pineda to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>A straight left from Pineda fails to land.
>Semerzier presses in closer to attack.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Semerzier comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Pineda.
>Semerzier cannot get close enough to the elusive Pineda to grapple.
>Mackens Semerzier is breathing very hard.
>Semerzier avoids a flurry of punches.
>Daniel Pineda is looking really tired.
>A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Semerzier.
>Pineda tries to avoid the takedown.
>Pineda avoids the takedown attempt.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Pineda gets Semerzier with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Semerzier doesn't let Pineda settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Semerzier still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Semerzier slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left jab.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I think Semerzier took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Mackens Semerzier def. Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

 

 

Jake Hecht (@JakeHechtUFC) vs. T.J. Waldburger (@TJWaldburger)

 

Round 1:

 >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Hecht catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but Waldburger is able to block it.
>Waldburger throws a right kick to the body but Hecht avoids it.
>Hecht comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Waldburger won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage and having Hecht take his back.
>Grappling from behind, Hecht attempts to wrestle Waldburger to the ground.
>Waldburger tries hard to block it, but Hecht isn't going to be denied and eventually gets the takedown.
>Waldburger can do nothing to stop Hecht getting side control off the takedown.
>Hecht looks to roll Waldburger slightly and slip behind.
>He finds himself unable to advance his position on this attempt.
>Waldburger attempts to grab an arm of Hecht from the bottom of side control.
>Hecht doesn't let his arm get taken.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hecht throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Hecht blocks Waldburger as he tries a transition to guard.
>Hecht fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Hecht blocks Waldburger as he tries a transition to guard.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Hecht throws a few right hands to the body.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Hecht took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

Round 2:

 >Waldburger drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Waldburger feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Hecht just avoids it.
>Hecht comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Waldburger tries to avoid Hecht.
>Hecht doesn't get the takedown, Waldburger avoided it.
>Hecht slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Hecht counters a wayward low right kick with a series of hard rights!
>Hecht looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Waldburger ends up grappling for supremacy with Hecht.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Hecht tries to take Waldburger down.
>Hecht doesn't get the takedown, Waldburger blocked it.
>A whizzer almost allows Waldburger to create enough space to get free, but Hecht shuts that opportunity down.
>With control of the clinch, Hecht tries to complete a takedown.
>Waldburger blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Waldburger tries to take Hecht down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hecht defended it well.
>Hecht uses a whizzer to turn Waldburger slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Hecht throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Waldburger quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Waldburger comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Waldburger moves into the pocket.
>Hecht uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a stinging jab.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Hecht, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 3:

 >Hecht slips out of the way of a jab.
>Hecht slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Breathing very hard, T.J. Waldburger is looking ragged.
>Hecht counters a left jab by hitting a stinging left jab.
>Hecht avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Hecht swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Waldburger.
>Waldburger sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Waldburger avoided Hecht.
>Waldburger throws three punches in quick succession, but Hecht was out of range.
>It seems that Hecht is happy to let Waldburger circle for the moment.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Hecht slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp jab.
>A straight left from Waldburger fails to land.
>Hecht comes in closer to press the issue.
>Hecht chooses to shoot in on Waldburger.
>Waldburger attempts to avoid Hecht as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Waldburger avoided Hecht.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Waldburger misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>The fight slows as Hecht sits back and allows Waldburger to circle.
>Jake Hecht is breathing very hard.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That round goes to Hecht, 10-9 on my card.

Jake Hecht def. T.J. Waldburger via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

 

 

Jared Hamman (@jaredhammanMMA) vs. Kyle Noke (@KyleNoke)

 

Round 1:

 >Hamman tries for a dangerous flying knee but Noke moves out of range.
>Hamman fakes shooting in, but Noke doesn't fall for it.
>Hamman counters a left jab by hitting a stinging left jab.
>Hamman circles as he plans his next move.
>Time slips away as Noke doesn't press Hamman, allowing him to circle.
>Moving in closer, Noke looks like he may want to wrestle Hamman.
>Noke can't get close enough to grapple, Hamman makes sure to keep out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Noke counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a quick series of punches.
>Hamman throws a feint.
>There's a takedown attempt from Noke.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Noke.
>Noke gets the takedown! Hamman pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Hamman is being smothered against the ground by Noke.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Noke attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Noke passes to side control with ease.
>Noke uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.
>Noke tries to slip behind and take the back.
>He takes the back!
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Noke, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 2:

 >Noke avoids a right high kick.
>Hamman drops down as if looking to shoot, then withdraws, Noke not having fallen for the fake.
>Noke counters a wild spinning back fist with a flurry of quick punches.
>Hamman feints an attack, keeping Noke on his toes.
>An attempted body kick misses and Noke fires back with a spinning back fist, putting Hamman down on the ground!
>Noke doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Hamman recovers his wits quickly.
>On his back, Hamman can't do much to stop a kick to the leg.
>Noke leans in and hits Hamman with a powerful shot, but doesn't get pulled down into guard.
>Noke avoids an up-kick and is able to catch Hamman with a powerful right hand.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Noke kicks Hamman to the thigh.
>Noke tries to secure a ground position.
>Hamman tries to get free, but Noke is able to secure side control.
>Noke starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He mounts Hamman.
>Noke attempts to set up an armbar on Hamman from the mount.
>Noke gets the armbar fully applied and Hamman has to tap out!
>'KO' Kyle Noke takes the win by submission!

Kyle Noke def. Jared Hamman via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 4:07.

 

 

Cole Miller (@colemilleratt) vs. Steven Siler (@Stevesiler)

 

Round 1:

 >Miller drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Miller throws a leg kick but Siler avoids it.
>Miller is getting in closer to Siler, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Siler tries to counter Miller with a right hand, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to try and clinch with Siler.
>Siler fires off a right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Miller.
>Siler just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a stinging left jab.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Siler uses his strikes to stop Miller from getting close enough to clinch.
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like he may want to wrestle Siler.
>Siler ends up grappling for supremacy with Miller.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Miller is aiming to get Siler into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Miller achieves it, Siler could not fight out of it.
>Miller tries a knee strike, but Siler blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch.
>Miller shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Miller goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>Siler gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Miller is trying to pass guard.
>He passes to half guard.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Miller tries to ensnare Siler in a kimura.
>Siler blocks it.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Miller took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

Round 2:

 >Miller moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight left.
>Miller avoids a jab and scores with a pair of nice shots to the body.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Miller is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right.
>Moving forward, Siler counters a left jab with a nice jab.
>Miller looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Siler.
>Miller can't get close enough to grapple, Siler keeps him away with strikes.
>Siler darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Miller comes in closer, looking to clinch with Siler.
>Siler snaps off a strong left jab as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Siler uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Miller cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Siler ends up grappling for supremacy with Miller.
>Miller grabs an arm and tries and pull Siler down to the ground into his guard.
>He achieves it, Siler is now on the ground in his guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Miller tries to ensnare Siler in a triangle.
>Siler blocks the triangle attempt.
>Siler stands and gets out of guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Miller, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 3:

 >Siler slips out of the way of a jab.
>Siler avoids a body kick.
>Miller throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Siler sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Siler avoided Miller.
>Miller looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Siler.
>Miller grabs Siler and pulls him into a grapple.
>Cole Miller doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Miller tries to wrestle Siler backward and up against the cage.
>Miller manages it, and controls Siler up against the cage.
>Steven Siler is looking really tired.
>Miller tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Siler reverses so that he is the one in control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Siler breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Miller.
>Siler uses a nice left jab from the pocket.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Siler to counter with a nice left.
>Miller shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>A drained-looking Miller tries to close the distance between them.
>Not keen on wrestling Miller, Siler uses movement to keep out of reach.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Looking tired, Miller comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Siler.
>He pulls Siler into a grapple.
>Cole Miller seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Using his wrestling skills, Miller is trying to push Siler up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Siler pinned to the cage.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Steven Siler has much energy left.
>Miller nails Siler with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That round goes to Miller, 10-9 on my card.

Cole Miller def. Steven Siler via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

 

 

Nick Penner (@nickpenner) vs. Anthony Perosh (@AnthonyPerosh)

 

Round 1:

 >A flurry of punches miss Penner and allow him to counter-strike with a nice left hand.
>A left hand misses, allowing Penner to counter with a swift right kick to the leg.
>Perosh catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Penner! He pulls guard though.
>Perosh throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Penner tries to smother Perosh by holding him, but can't keep control.
>Perosh begins trying to pass the guard.
>Perosh passes to side control with ease.
>Perosh tries to ensnare Penner in an americana.
>Penner stops Perosh from applying it.
>Perosh blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Perosh starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Perosh shifts to mount.
>Perosh tries to lock Penner in an americana.
>Penner gets caught by the americana, and once Perosh moves to side control for leverage he has to tap!
>'The Hippo' Anthony Perosh takes the win by submission!

Anthony Perosh def. Nick Penner via submission (americana) – Round 1, 4:01.

 

 

Aaron Rosa (@AaronRosaMMA) vs. James Te Huna (@JamesTeHuna)

 

Round 1:

 >Moving forward, Te Huna counters a series of wayward big punches with a series of quick jabs.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>A weak right kick is countered by Te Huna with a series of lefts.
>Moving in closer, Rosa looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>A left jab misses, Te Huna counters with a clean punch.
>Te Huna throws a left jab but Rosa uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Te Huna backs away to create some more space.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Rosa looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Te Huna.
>Rosa is now standing in the pocket.
>Rosa dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Te Huna hits a solid left jab.
>Rosa uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Rosa uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a leg kick.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>From the pocket, Rosa connects on Te Huna with a stiff jab.
>Te Huna slips past a jab and scores with a stinging jab.
>Rosa uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Te Huna.

 

Round 2:

 >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Rosa to fire back with a clean jab.
>Te Huna steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Rosa avoids a jab.
>A speculative right hand from Te Huna doesn't find a home.
>Not letting Te Huna settle, Rosa moves in closer.
>Rosa comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Te Huna uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a left jab to the cheek.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Rosa covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Rosa, who covered up well.
>Working from the pocket, Rosa stings Te Huna with a kick to the thigh.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Te Huna checks a leg kick.
>Rosa covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Te Huna throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Rosa covers up well.
>Working from the pocket, Rosa stings Te Huna with a kick to the thigh.
>There are signs that James Te Huna is definitely feeling the damage done to his legs.
>It's a clever strategy by Rosa to work the legs.
>If Te Huna is limping around then he is going to find it much tougher to get in and out of attacking positions without getting caught.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round goes to Rosa, 10-9 on my card.

 

Round 3:

 >Moving forward, Rosa counters a left jab with a series of big punches, putting Te Huna down on the ground!
>Rosa knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Te Huna, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>The punches rain down, but Te Huna keeps composed and manages to pull half guard.
>Rosa gets out of half guard and stands up, letting Te Huna stand too.
>Rosa slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Rosa gets Te Huna with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting up, Te Huna steps in closer to pressure Rosa into action.
>Te Huna comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Rosa is too quick, and manages to hit Te Huna with a good clean left jab.
>Rosa looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Te Huna eats a huge right hook from the pocket and his legs buckle!
>Rosa starts pounding away on Te Huna, looking to finish him off!
>Te Huna survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard.
>Aaron Rosa looks very tired out there.
>Rosa attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Te Huna tries to sweep Rosa.
>The sweep is good, and Te Huna ends up on top in half guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Te Huna tries to pass the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I think Rosa took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Aaraon Rosa def. James Te Huna via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

 

 

Court McGee (@Court_McGee) vs. Constantinos Philippou

 

Round 1:

 >A tight combination narrowly misses McGee and allow him to counter-strike with a clean jab.
>A jab misses, allowing Philippou to counter-strike with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from McGee.
>Philippou sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>McGee can't get the takedown, Philippou was too quick to back away.
>McGee looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Philippou.
>He pulls Philippou into a grapple.
>McGee has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Philippou to the ground.
>Philippou cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!
>McGee smothers Philippou with his body by pushing forward and down.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>The clock runs down as Philippou is being smothered against the ground by McGee.
>McGee smothers Philippou with his body by pushing forward and down.
>McGee attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Philippou can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Stuck under side control, Philippou takes a knee to the ribs.
>McGee tries to ensnare Philippou in an arm triangle.
>McGee gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Philippou is still trying to fight out of it!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of McGee.

 

Round 2:

 >McGee darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Philippou to commit to throwing a strike.
>McGee fakes a shot, drawing a reaction from Philippou.
>Philippou steps back just in time to avoid a tight combination of punches.
>McGee steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>McGee uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Philippou tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is completed, Philippou is on his back and pulls half guard.
>McGee starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Philippou can't keep his opponent in half guard, and McGee gains side control.
>McGee tries to ensnare Philippou in an americana.
>Philippou defends himself well.
>McGee blocks Philippou as he tries a transition to guard.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>McGee hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>McGee tries to lock Philippou in an armbar.
>McGee gets the armbar fully applied and Philippou has to tap out!
>Court McGee takes the victory by way of submission!

Court McGee def. Constantinos Philippou via submission (armbar) – Round 2, 3:34.

 

 

Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) vs. Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma)

 

Round 1:

 >McCall avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>McCall is trying to muscle Johnson up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Johnson pinned to the cage.
>McCall breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Johnson.
>A left jab misses, McCall counters with a stinging jab.
>Johnson slips past a jab and scores with a jab.
>Johnson dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>McCall sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a solid left jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>McCall slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a crisp left jab.
>A left jab misses, McCall counters with a clean left jab.
>A left jab misses, Johnson counters with a solid right hook to the body.
>A left jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Slipping past a left jab, Johnson hits a straight left.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Johnson lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a left hook to the body.
>A left jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with a right body kick.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, McCall hits a nice left.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Johnson, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 2:

 >McCall feints stepping in.
>McCall avoids a body kick.
>McCall throws a feint.
>Johnson moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a series of big punches, putting McCall down on the ground!
>McCall recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Johnson to make a move.
>Johnson leans over and throws a right hand that tags McCall, who is lying on his back.
>On his back, McCall can't do much to stop a kick to the leg.
>Johnson kicks McCall to the thigh.
>Johnson looks to get on top of McCall.
>Johnson attains side control.
>Johnson tries to lock McCall in an americana.
>McCall blocks it.
>Using an underhook to set it up, McCall looks to scramble for position.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>The scramble results in McCall being on his back pulling half guard.
>Johnson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Johnson attempts to pass half guard.
>He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Johnson tries to slip behind and take the back.
>Johnson takes the back, McCall couldn't stop it.
>Johnson gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Johnson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, but Johnson can't claim the submission because the round ends right then!
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round certainly got the fans going.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Johnson.

 

Round 3:

 >A left jab misses and Johnson counters with a crisp jab.
>McCall avoids a jab.
>McCall avoids a kick to the leg and hits a crisp jab.
>Johnson is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Johnson is now standing in the pocket.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>McCall slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a stinging jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Johnson hits a nice left.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>McCall, in the pocket, steps away from a low spinning heel kick.
>McCall circles away, creating some distance between them.
>A straight left by McCall keeps Johnson from advancing.
>Johnson steps in to put some pressure on.
>Johnson throws a right kick to the body but McCall avoids it.
>Johnson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with McCall.
>McCall is pulled into a grapple.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Johnson finds his dirty boxing smothered, and McCall gains the dominant position in the grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, McCall is trying to push Johnson up against the cage.
>McCall manages it, and controls Johnson up against the cage.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That was a very close round, but I think McCall just about edged it.

Demetrious Johnson def. Ian McCall via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-27).

 

 

Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani

 

Round 1:

 >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Urushitani to fire back with a kick to the outside of the right knee.
>A straight right fails to land and Urushitani is able to fire back with a stinging leg kick.
>Joseph Benavidez won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Benavidez shoots in for a takedown.
>Urushitani tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Urushitani saw it coming and got out of range.
>Benavidez looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Urushitani now has Benavidez standing in the pocket.
>Benavidez slips past a jab and scores with a sequence of quick punches.
>Benavidez slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick punches.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Benavidez hits a jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Urushitani uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a solid punch.
>Benavidez lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Urushitani slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a stinging jab.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Benavidez strikes first with a thudding left hook to the body.
>Urushitani manages to avoid a nice combination and counters with a stinging jab.
>Standing in the pocket, Urushitani throws an inside leg kick but Benavidez shows good footwork to avoid it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Benavidez dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a crisp right jab.
>A right jab misses the mark and allows Urushitani to counter with a crisp left.
>A right jab misses the mark and allows Urushitani to counter with a sharp right body kick.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was the sort of round that MMA fans love; full of action, effort and drama. Great stuff.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Benavidez 10-9.

 

Round 2:

 >Urushitani avoids a nice combination and hits a body kick.
>Benavidez slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Benavidez steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Benavidez goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Urushitani to cover up, then shoots in.
>Benavidez goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Urushitani is left on his back pulling guard.
>Urushitani doesn't allow Benavidez to smother him against the ground.
>Benavidez gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
>Benavidez attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Benavidez struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Urushitani tries to sweep Benavidez but doesn't get anywhere.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Urushitani fights off Benavidez as he tries to smother him against the ground.
>Benavidez blocks Urushitani as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Benavidez looks to get past the guard.
>Urushitani comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Benavidez in guard.
>Urushitani smothers Benavidez with close control, stopping him from posturing up.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That was a very close round, but I think Benavidez just about edged it.

 

Round 3:

 >Urushitani counters a right jab by hitting a scything low kick to the legs.
>Joseph Benavidez is now clearly favouring one leg.
>It's obvious that Urushitani has a clear plan to punish the legs.
>It will cause Benavidez to be slower when attempting takedowns, making them much easier to avoid.
>Urushitani avoids a nice combination and hits a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Benavidez looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Urushitani.
>Urushitani ends up grappling for supremacy with Benavidez.
>Benavidez tries to wrestle Urushitani backward and up against the cage.
>Benavidez can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Benavidez smothers Urushitani when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Benavidez tries to wrestle Urushitani backward and up against the cage.
>Urushitani out-wrestles him though.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Urushitani throws a few close-range strikes, but Benavidez smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Benavidez is trying to muscle Urushitani up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Urushitani pinned to the cage.
>Benavidez looks for a trip takedown.
>Benavidez tries hard but cannot get Urushitani off of his feet.
>Urushitani creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Benavidez shoots in for a takedown.
>Urushitani tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is successful, Urushitani pulls guard.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Benavidez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Joseph Benavidez def. Yasuhiro Urushitani via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).

 

 

Thiago Alves (@thiagoAlvesATT) vs. Martin Kampmann (@MartinKampmann)

 

Round 1:

 >Kampmann slips out of the way of a teep.
>Alves doesn't get drawn in as Kampmann feints a kick.
>Moving in closer, Alves looks like he may want to wrestle Kampmann.
>Kampmann ends up grappling for supremacy with Alves.
>Alves is trying to push Kampmann so that his back is up against the cage.
>Kampmann ends up backed against the cage.
>Showing his ability to control opponents, Alves simply smothers Kampmann against the cage for about half a minute.
>Alves looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Kampmann proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Showing his ability to exert control, Kampmann smothers Alves up against the cage for about thirty seconds, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kampmann attempts to wrestle Alves to the ground.
>Alves shows stubborn resistance and Kampmann cannot complete the takedown.
>Alves uses a whizzer to half turn Kampmann, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center.
>Alves looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Kampmann into a grapple.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Alves tries to wrestle Kampmann backward and up against the cage.
>Alves manages it, and controls Kampmann up against the cage.
>Alves tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Kampmann reverses so that he is the one in control.
>With Alves stuck against the cage, Kampmann tries to complete a takedown.
>Alves blocks the takedown attempt and turns Kampmann around so that he has his back to the cage.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alves.

 

Round 2:

 >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Alves comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kampmann.
>Kampmann finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Kampmann tries to wriggle free, but Alves controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Using his wrestling skills, Alves is trying to push Kampmann up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Kampmann pinned to the cage.
>Alves smothers Kampmann against the cage and stomps down on his foot.
>Alves nails Kampmann with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him.
>Alves tries to smother Kampmann against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Alves comes very close to getting trapped in a standing guillotine, but he sees the danger and blocks it.
>Kampmann, stuck against the cage, gets blasted with a right hand, but manages to pull Alves in close to stop any more coming in.
>Kampmann gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kampmann eats a short right uppercut that rocks him.
>Alves tries some dirty boxing, but Kampmann wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Alves ends up backed against the cage instead.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.
>A huge right head kick is avoided and sets up Alves to counter with a quick series of punches.
>Alves slips out of the way of a body kick.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Alves is getting in closer to Kampmann, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Alves is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Moving in closer, Kampmann looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Moving in closer, Alves looks like he may want to try and clinch with Kampmann.
>Alves can't get close enough to clinch, Kampmann makes sure to keep out of range.
>Thiago Alves looks very tired out there.
>Martin Kampmann looks very tired out there.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Alves, 10-9 on my card.

 

Round 3:

 >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Kampmann slips past a straight punch and then hits a sharp kick to the shin.
>Kampmann lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a jab.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Alves, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and clinch with Kampmann.
>Kampmann is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>From the Muay Thai clinch, Kampmann eats a big elbow.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Thiago Alves has much energy left.
>Kampmann manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Alves.
>Kampmann is looking to muscle Alves back against the cage.
>Kampmann manages it, and controls Alves up against the cage.
>Martin Kampmann looks very, very tired.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Alves is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute.
>Alves is pressed up against the cage and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, for roughly a minute.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Alves still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Alves is now standing in the pocket.
>A drained-looking Alves tries to close the distance between them.
>Alves grabs Kampmann and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round three.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kampmann.

 

Round 4:

 >Kampmann steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Thiago Alves looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Kampmann moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Alves, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Kampmann.
>Kampmann is pulled into a grapple.
>Kampmann uses his wrestling to smother Alves and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>Martin Kampmann looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Alves tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Kampmann uses wrestling to smother the attacks.
>Kampmann uses his wrestling to smother Alves and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>Alves finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Kampmann gains the dominant position in the grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kampmann looks for a trip takedown.
>Kampmann doesn't get the takedown, Alves blocked it.
>Alves tries to get clear of the grapple, but Kampmann holds him in place.
>With control of the clinch, Kampmann tries to complete a takedown.
>Kampmann doesn't get the takedown, Alves blocked it.
>Alves uses a whizzer to turn Kampmann slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>A tired-looking Kampmann throws some ragged looping punches to get Alves to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Alves sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Kampmann can't get the takedown, Alves was too quick to back away.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Out of nowhere, Kampmann dives at Alves, trying to grab one of his legs!
>Grabbing a leg, Kampmann looks for a kneebar but Alves blocks it from being applied.
>Alves does have to fall backward though, and ends up pulling guard.
>In guard, Kampmann begins working to pass to side control.
>Alves can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round four.
>I think Kampmann took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

Round 5:

>Between rounds, his corner told Alves to be aggressive and really let his hands go.

 >Kampmann steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Alves moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a right brutal head kick, Kampmann goes down like a ton of bricks! He is knocked out!
>Thiago Alves takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Thiago Alves def. Martin Kampmann via KO (Kick) – Round 5, 0:54.

 

 

Predictions:

 

#HEEL 8/11

Sabu 9/11

Aldenvdk 7/11

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UFC on FUEL TV 2: Nogueira vs. Gustafsson

April 14, 2012

Stockholm, Sweden

Ericsson Globe Arena

 

Main Card (Fuel TV)

 

Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5)

Cyrille Diabate (17-8-1) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)

Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Brian Stann (11-4)

Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-3)

Diego Nunes (17-2) vs. Dennis Siver (19-8)

 

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

 

Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)

Damacio Page (15-6) vs. Brad Pickett (20-6)

Akira Corassani (9-3-1) vs. Jason Young (8-5)

Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)

Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (9-3)

DaMarques Johnson (13-9) vs. John Maguire (16-3)

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Main Card (Fuel TV)

 

Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5)

Cyrille Diabate (17-8-1) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)

Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Brian Stann (11-4)

Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-3)

Diego Nunes (17-2) vs. Dennis Siver (19-8)

 

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

 

Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)

Damacio Page (15-6) vs. Brad Pickett (20-6)

Akira Corassani (9-3-1) vs. Jason Young (8-5)

Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)

Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (9-3)

DaMarques Johnson (13-9) vs. John Maguire (16-3)

[HEEL]

UFC on FUEL TV 2: Nogueira vs. Gustafsson

April 14, 2012

Stockholm, Sweden

Ericsson Globe Arena

 

Main Card (Fuel TV)

 

Alexander Gustafsson (13-1) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (20-5)

Cyrille Diabate (17-8-1) vs. Jorgen Kruth (5-0)

Alessio Sakara (15-8-1) vs. Brian Stann (11-4)

Siyar Bahadurzada (20-4-1) vs. Paulo Thiago (14-3)

Diego Nunes (17-2) vs. Dennis Siver (19-8)

 

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

 

Simeon Thoresen (16-2-1) vs. Besam Yousef (6-0)

Damacio Page (15-6) vs. Brad Pickett (20-6)

Akira Corassani (9-3-1) vs. Jason Young (8-5)

Papy Abedi (8-1) vs. James Head (7-2)

Francis Carmont (17-7) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (9-3)

DaMarques Johnson (13-9) vs. John Maguire (16-3)

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Matches to make following UFC on FX 2.

by Chris Estrada.

 

With UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann done, it’s time to look at matches to make after the event.

 

Thiago Alves vs. Diego Sanchez- Should Sanchez decide to stay in the welterweight division, a good fight for him, and the fans, is against Thiago Alves. Since fighting GSP, Alves has been unable to do much in the UFC, however he could try and prove all the haters with a victory over Sanchez and help him get back into the title picture for the UFC welterweight division.

 

Martin Kampmann vs. Brian Ebersole- Martin Kampmann has been a little disappointing in his last few fights, so a fight with rising star, Brian Ebersole, may help him get back on track or may help Ebersole reach the next level in the UFC.

 

Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson- Both Benavidez and Johnson won their flyweight tournament fight, so it would be a no brainier to put this fight together & both fighters would bring fireworks, making this fight a top contender for fight of the year, even though it has yet to happen.

 

Ian McCall vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani- The losers of the flyweight tournament semi-finals should face off, as it is the best option, and the one that makes the best opportunity for these two high-level fighters.

 

Court McGee vs. Aaron Simpson- McGee is slowly climbing up the middleweight ladder and a fight with Aaron Simpson is the best fight for both fighters, standings and style wise, as they both have a strong wrestling style with a

 

Constantinos Philippou vs. Buddy Roberts- A bout between Buddy Roberts and Constantinos Philippou would be a good match up for both fighters and the fans, as both of them love to strike and are currently on their way out of the promotion, should they lose their next fight. This fight would help Dana White do his job easier as he will just have to fire the loser.

 

Aaron Rosa vs. Loser of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira/Alexander Gustafsson- Aaron Rosa is making short strides up the Light Heavyweight ladder, and could get bumped up into the contender status if he were to beat the loser of the Lil’ Nog and Gustafsson fight.

 

James Te Huna vs. Tom Blackledge- James Te Huna is 2-2 in the UFC and Blackedge is 0-1, so a fight between these two could choose who stays in the UFC and who is given the pink slip.

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UFC announces UFC 144 releases.

by Gary Goblin.

 

Yesterday at the UFC on FX 2 post-fight press conference, Dana White announced that the UFC has fired Steve Cantwell and Tie Quan Zhang, however are giving Vaughan Lee one more chance.

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Barnett vs. Cormier set.

by Tim Cianciarulo.

 

Yesterday Scott Coker, announced that Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier are set to face each other for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship, and will be the last ever Heavyweight belt in Strikeforce, with everyone in the division by shipped to the UFC.

 

“I’m really happed to be going to the UFC,” said Mike Kyle, one of the man who will be moving to the UFC. “Not only will I be able to show of my skills I will be able to reach my goal and gain exposure.”

 

When asked about fighters who are currently signed with Strikeforce for their heavyweight division, that Dana White said won’t be back in the UFC, example Kimbo Slice, Dana has this to say. “We will see what happens, me and Coker will be talking to each fighter and see if they are willing to move to the strikeforce light heavyweight division. If they want to they will,” said White.

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UFC on FUEL TV 2: Nogueira vs. Gustafsson live play-by-play and results.

by Joel Sundqvist.

 

DaMarques Johnson (@DaMarques_UFC) vs. John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne)

 

Round 1:

 >Maguire counters a wayward low right kick with a clean jab.
>Maguire counters a one-two combination with a straight right.
>Johnson comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Maguire tries to avoid the takedown.
>Johnson doesn't get the takedown, Maguire avoided it.
>Maguire moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Johnson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Maguire uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Johnson.
>Johnson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Maguire.
>Johnson cannot get close enough to the elusive Maguire.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>An errant jab sets Johnson up to counter-strike with a jab.
>Johnson goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Maguire to cover up, then shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Maguire stuffed it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Maguire circles, looking for an opening.
>Johnson steps in to put some pressure on.
>Johnson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Maguire.
>Johnson is now standing in the pocket.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Johnson, 10-9. 

 

Round 2:

 >Maguire steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Maguire avoids a jab.
>Maguire tries for a right jab but Johnson moves out of range.
>Johnson throws a barrage of big right hands but Maguire moves out of range.
>Maguire looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Johnson.
>Maguire grabs Johnson and pulls him into a grapple.
>Maguire is trying to push Johnson so that his back is up against the cage.
>Johnson doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Maguire uses his wrestling to smother Johnson and stop him from using any dirty boxing.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Johnson tries to wrestle Maguire backward and up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Maguire pinned to the cage.
>DaMarques Johnson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Johnson launches an elbow strike but Maguire is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Johnson is the one against the cage.
>Maguire attempts to wrestle Johnson to the ground.
>Maguire has the takedown, using the fact that Johnson was pressed against the cage to his advantage.
>Johnson is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Maguire holding him down.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Time slips away as Maguire successfully keeps Johnson stuck against the cage wall.
>Time slips away as Maguire successfully keeps Johnson stuck against the cage wall.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Maguire. 

 

Round 3:

 >Maguire steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Johnson sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Maguire back!
>Showing good head movement, Maguire weaves out of the way of a wild left hand.
>Maguire ducks under a huge right cross and counter-strikes with a kick to the outside of the knee.
>DaMarques Johnson looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Working from in the pocket, Maguire catches Johnson with a solid right jab.
>From the pocket Maguire fires off a barrage of big punches to the head and body, knocking Johnson down!
>Johnson recovers his wits quickly though.
>Johnson is hit with a sharp kick to the calf.
>Maguire tries to secure a ground position.
>Maguire is quick, Johnson can't stop him getting side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Maguire attempts to americana Johnson from side control.
>Johnson doesn't allow the americana to be applied.
>Maguire blocks an attempted sweep.
>Maguire tries to ensnare Johnson in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Johnson has to tap out!
>John Maguire takes the victory by way of submission!

John Maguire def. DaMarques Johnson via Submission (Arm Triangle) - Round 3, 4:08.

 

 

Francis Carmont (@franciscarmont) vs. Magnus Cedenblad (@MagnusCedenblad )

 

Round 1:

 >Carmont throws a feint.
>Moving forward, Cedenblad counters a left jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Cedenblad counters a left jab with a crisp jab.
>Carmont tries for a left jab but Cedenblad moves out of range.
>Carmont counters an errant left jab with a clean jab.
>Cedenblad slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Carmont looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>To counter, Cedenblad fires off a left but only finds the gloves.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Cedenblad counters a left jab by using a series of quick lefts.
>Carmont looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cedenblad.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Cedenblad uses strikes to keep Carmont away.
>Moving forward, Cedenblad counters a left jab with a crisp jab.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Carmont comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Strikes from Cedenblad keep Carmont from stepping in too close.
>Carmont moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cedenblad.

 

Round 2:

 >Cedenblad counters a left jab with a series of quick jabs.
>Advancing, Cedenblad counters a left jab by using a flurry of small strikes.
>A left jab misses and Cedenblad counters with a series of quick lefts.
>Carmont slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab.
>Carmont waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a barrage of huge rights, knocking Cedenblad down!
>Carmont knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Cedenblad, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Carmont unloads with massive punches, Cedenblad is getting destroyed!
>The referee jumps in and saves Cedenblad from taking any more shots!
>Francis 'Limitless' Carmont takes the win by TKO!

Francis Carmont def. Magnus Cedenblad via TKO (Strikes) - Round 2, 2:29.

 

 

Papy Abedi (@TeamMakambo) vs. James Head (@thejameshead)

 

Round 1:

 >Abedi counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a solid left.
>Abedi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Head.
>Head tries to single leg Abedi as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away.
>Moving in closer, Abedi looks like he may want to wrestle Head.
>They start grappling, Head looks happy to engage Abedi at close quarters.
>Abedi tries to wrestle Head backward and up against the cage.
>Abedi achieves it, pinning Head to the cage.
>Abedi uses dirty boxing to punish Head while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Head struggles back against Abedi, not allowing him to control the grappling.
>Head sees the opportunity for a standing guillotine, but Abedi saw it coming and swiftly blocked it.
>Head wrestles back against Abedi, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Head looks for a foot stomp but Abedi takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Abedi looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Head proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Head looks for a trip takedown.
>Abedi stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Head against the cage.
>Head wrestles back against Abedi, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Head tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows Abedi to turn him so that he ends up backed against the cage.
>Head is trapped against the cage and Abedi hits him with a short left uppercut.
>Abedi pins Head up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That round goes to Abedi, 10-9 on my card.

 

Round 2:

 >Abedi counters a left jab with a jab.
>Head chooses to shoot in on Abedi.
>Abedi tries to step away from the takedown.
>Head can't get the takedown, Abedi was too quick to back away.
>Abedi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Head.
>Head drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>Head is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Abedi now has Head standing in the pocket.
>Head comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Abedi stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Head into a clinch.
>Breathing very hard, Papy Abedi is looking ragged.
>Breathing very hard, James Head is looking ragged.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Abedi is looking to muscle Head back against the cage.
>Head ends up backed against the cage.
>Abedi looks for an elbow strike, but Head out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>With Abedi stuck against the cage, Head tries to complete a takedown.
>Head can't get the takedown, as Abedi wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>Abedi looks to take Head down by setting up a judo throw.
>A great inside leg trip sees Head get thrown to the mat, and Abedi is left in guard.
>Papy Abedi seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>James Head seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Abedi throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Head pulls Abedi down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Abedi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Abedi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Abedi, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 3:

 >Abedi slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Head slips past a left jab and fires back with a massive right hand, knocking Abedi down to the ground!
>Head senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Head pounds away on Abedi, landing several great shots that rock Abedi!
>The referee pulls Head away, stopping the match!
>That has to be called a controversial finish as Abedi may have been in trouble but he was still clearly active and trying to defend himself!
>By TKO, the winner is James Head!

James Head def. Papy Abedi via TKO (Strikes) - Round 3, 1:01.

 

 

Akira Corassani (@AkiraCorassani) vs. Jason Young (@shotgun_young)

 

Round 1:

 >Corassani counters an attempted body kick with a jab.
>Corassani is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Young.
>Strikes from Young keep Corassani from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Young looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Young throws a left jab but Corassani uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Young shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Corassani is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Young.
>Corassani can't get near enough to engage, Young uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Corassani drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Young in with a feint.
>Young looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Corassani.
>Young and Corassani get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>Moving in closer, Corassani looks like he may want to wrestle Young.
>Not wanting to grapple, Young uses strikes to keep Corassani at a distance.
>Corassani is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Young.
>Strikes from Young keep Corassani from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Young looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Corassani.
>To counter, Corassani fires off a strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Corassani chooses to shoot in on Young.
>Young is too quick, and manages to hit Corassani with a good clean left jab.
>Corassani avoids a body kick.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That round goes to Young, 10-9 on my card.

 

Round 2:

 >Corassani feints an attack, keeping Young on his toes.
>Corassani slips past a left jab and fires back with a jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Young.
>Corassani is too quick, and manages to hit Young with a good clean left jab.
>Corassani looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Young ends up grappling for supremacy with Corassani.
>Using his wrestling skills, Corassani is trying to push Young up against the cage.
>Corassani can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Young looks to get some strikes in, but Corassani seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Corassani is trying to muscle Young up against the cage.
>Young out-wrestles him though.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Corassani looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>A counter left catches Corassani above the eye.
>Young looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Corassani.
>Corassani uses his strikes to stop Young from getting too close.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Corassani avoids a quick jab and hits a left.
>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Young to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That round goes to Corassani, 10-9 on my card.

 

Round 3:

 >Corassani avoids a jab.
>Corassani chooses to shoot in on Young.
>Young tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>Young cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Corassani in half guard.
>Corassani unloads with some big elbows, but Young deals with them comfortably.
>Young bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>He isn't fast enough, and has to turtle up with Corassani on top of him.
>Jason Young looks very tired out there.
>Corassani rolls Young out of turtle position and into side control.
>Corassani tries to ensnare Young in an arm triangle.
>Corassani gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Young is still trying to fight out of it!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Young attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>Corassani throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Young tries to break free and scramble for position, but Corassani keeps him trapped.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Corassani begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Young tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up his back.
>Corassani attempts an armbar.
>Corassani rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Young pulls free and gets side control.
>Jason Young looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Young tries to lock Corassani into an armbar.
>Corassani defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Corassani scoots around and wraps his legs around Young to pull guard.
>Akira Corassani looks very tired out there.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Young looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>That round goes to Corassani, 10-9 on my card.

Akira Corassani def. Jason Young via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 39-28).

 

 

Damacio Page (@damaciopage) vs. Brad Pickett (@One_Punch)

 

Round 1:

 >A left jab misses and Page counters with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Pickett manages to just avoid it.
>Page avoids a nice combination and hits a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Pickett throws three punches in quick succession, but Page was out of range.
>Not letting Pickett settle, Page moves in closer.
>Page comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Pickett uses his strikes to stop Page from getting too close.
>Pickett grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Page pulls guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Pickett starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Page is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Pickett firmly in guard.
>Page throws out some punches, but Pickett leans back to avoid them.
>Pickett tries to pass the guard.
>Page is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Pickett firmly in guard.
>Pickett deflects a couple of punches that Page threw from below.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Pickett begins trying to pass the guard.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Page.

 

Round 2:

 >Pickett counters a superman punch with a couple of nice shots.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Page to fire back with a great right hook, Pickett is knocked down!
>Page knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Pickett, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Page fires away with punches, Pickett takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>The strikes are stopped when Pickett manages to pull Page down into side control.
>Page looks to get a mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Page blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Page attempts the mount.
>Pickett doesn't allow Page to get the mount.
>Pickett tries to grab an arm-in guillotine.
>Page alters his posture to prevent it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Page throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>In side control, Page catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Pickett works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Page ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Pickett fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Pickett throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Page.

 

Round 3:

 >Page counters a one-two combination with a kick to the ribs.
>Pickett comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Page tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Page saw it coming and got out of range.
>Page throws a feint.
>Page gets suckered in to stepping forward, and has to step back sharply to avoid an enormous knock out right.
>Pickett avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body.
>Pickett throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Page tries to step away from the takedown.
>Page avoids the takedown attempt.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Pickett is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Pickett looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Page.
>Page finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Pickett tries to suck Page to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.
>The attempt is successful, Page is sucked down into his guard.
>Pickett attempts a triangle choke on Page from the bottom of the guard.
>The triangle is locked in deep, Page has to tap out!
>Brad 'One Punch' Pickett takes the win by submission!

Brad Pickett def. Damacio Page via Submission (Triangle) - Round 3, 4:03.

 

 

Simeon Thoresen (@simeonthegrin) vs. Besam Yousef (@BesamYousef)

 

Round 1:

 >A left jab misses and Thoresen strikes back with a left.
>Thoresen steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Thoresen steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Thoresen looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Yousef.
>Yousef now has Thoresen standing in the pocket.
>Thoresen scores with a left jab from the pocket.
>Yousef slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a jab.
>Thoresen uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Thoresen comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Thoresen drives forward and gets the takedown! Yousef couldn't quite stop it.
>The takedown leaves Yousef seated with his back pressed against the cage.
>Thoresen uses an elbow, but Yousef smothers it with ease.
>Using the cage, Yousef tries to walk up, but cannot break the control of Thoresen.
>Thoresen looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Yousef from a seated position onto his back.
>Yousef doesn't let Thoresen get the mount.
>Yousef tries a sweep, but doesn't budge Thoresen.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Thoresen looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Yousef from a seated position onto his back.
>Yousef gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Thoresen.

 

Round 2:

 >Yousef slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Yousef tries for a left jab but Thoresen moves out of range.
>Thoresen throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Yousef tries to step away from the takedown.
>Thoresen gets a single leg takedown, but as soon as Yousef hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.
>Yousef tries for a left jab but Thoresen moves out of range.
>Thoresen looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Yousef.
>Keen to keep space between them, Yousef backs away.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Yousef bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Thoresen steps in closer to pressure Yousef into action.
>Thoresen shoots in for a takedown.
>Yousef cannot stop the takedown, Thoresen drove in with too much pace and power.
>Yousef is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Thoresen holding him down.
>Thoresen pounds away, but Yousef isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Thoresen prevents Yousef from using the cage to stand, keeping him firmly pressed against the cage.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Thoresen pushes forward against Yousef, basically smothering him against the cage wall.
>Thoresen tries to smother Yousef against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough.
>Thoresen prevents Yousef from using the cage to stand, keeping him firmly pressed against the cage.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Thoresen took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

Round 3:

 >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>With underhooks giving him solid control over Yousef, Thoresen looks for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Yousef defended it well.
>Yousef tries to uses a whizzer to turn Thoresen, but is blocked from doing so.
>Thoresen is looking to muscle Yousef back against the cage.
>Thoresen achieves it, pinning Yousef to the cage.
>Yousef avoids a foot stomp attempt.
>Yousef is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>Thoresen has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Yousef down.
>Thoresen tries hard but cannot get Yousef off of his feet, and has to settle for slipping behind him instead.
>Simeon Thoresen is looking really tired.
>Circling out, Yousef breaks free of Thoresen and regroups in the center.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Thoresen steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Besam Yousef doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>A visibly tired Thoresen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yousef.
>He pulls Yousef into a grapple.
>Thoresen has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Yousef down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Yousef defended it well.
>Yousef tries to get clear of the grapple, but Thoresen holds him in place.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Thoresen, controlling the grapple with Yousef, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Yousef defends it well though, and slips away from Thoresen.
>Simeon Thoresen looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Thoresen swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I have to give that round to Thoresen, but only a 10-9.

Simeon Thoresen def. Besam Yousef via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

 

 

Diego Nunes (@thegunnunes) vs. Dennis Siver (@DennisSiver)

 

Round 1:

 >Siver darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Siver counters a flurry of punches by hitting a barrage of big right hands!
>Nunes, in the pocket, steps away from a low spinning heel kick.
>Nunes sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a left hook to the body.
>Siver slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left.
>Nunes uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Nunes circles away, creating some distance between them.
>A left hand misses, allowing Siver to counter with a right body kick.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range!
>Siver hits a beautiful right cross, Nunes staggers back and then falls down!
>Siver quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Nunes!
>Siver pounds away, Nunes is in serious trouble!
>Nunes finally manages to pull Siver into side control to survive.
>Siver tries to lock Nunes into an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Nunes refuses to tap out!
>Siver loses the hold! Somehow Nunes got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Nunes uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The scramble leaves Siver turtled up, facing Nunes.
>Nunes finds his efforts to roll the turtled Siver over and secure side control fruitless.
>Siver gets back to his feet.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Siver, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 2:

 >Nunes hits a brutal flying knee, but Siver somehow doesn't go down!
>Nunes throws an excellent combination but Siver covers up well.
>Siver slips past a teep and hits a vicious leg kick.
>Nunes falls to the ground, that kick looks like it may have been an accidental low blow!
>The referee checks on him and gets an assurance that he will be fit to continue.
>The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime.
>A wayward right kick to the body allows Nunes to hit a clean jab.
>Nunes glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>The fight slows as Siver sits back and allows Nunes to circle.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Siver slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Nunes throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Siver comes in closer to press the issue.
>Siver looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nunes.
>Siver is in the pocket, ready to attack Nunes.
>Siver uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a crisp left jab.
>Nunes dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a solid left jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Siver uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Siver covers up to absorb a tight combination of punches.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Nunes to counter with a crisp left.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.
>I have to give that round to Nunes, but only a 10-9.

 

Round 3:

 >Siver counters a flurry of punches by hitting a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Siver slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Siver counters a flurry of punches with a right body kick.
>A straight left from Nunes fails to land.
>Not letting Nunes settle at all, Siver comes in closer.
>Nunes avoids a spinning back kick.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Nunes looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Nunes is in the pocket, ready to attack Siver.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Siver has the angle to counter with a hard right kick across the side.
>Using head movement, Nunes slips past a left jab and counters with a left hook to the body.
>Nunes uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a left hook to the body.
>Siver covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Good head movement allows Siver to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Siver uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Good head movement allows Siver to roll past an attempted knock out punch and counter with a kick to the ribs.
>Nunes dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a crisp left jab.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Siver, but only a 10-9.

Dennis Siver def. Diego Nunes via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

 

Siyar Bahadurzada (@SiyarTheKiller) vs. Paulo Thiago (@PauloThiagoMMA)

 

Round 1:

 >Thiago gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>A straight left fails to land and Thiago is able to fire back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>A left jab misses and Thiago counters with a quick combination that ends with a scorching right cross. Bahadurzada barely had time to cover up.
>Thiago steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.
>Moving in closer, Bahadurzada looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Thiago dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Bahadurzada covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Thiago is getting in closer to Bahadurzada, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Bahadurzada keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch.
>Thiago looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Thiago grabs Bahadurzada and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Thiago blasts Bahadurzada with a powerful knee to the cheek! Bahadurzada is knocked out!
>Paulo Thiago takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Paulo Thiago def. Siyar Bahadurzada via KO (Knee) - Round 1, 4:14.

 

 

Alessio Sakara (@SakaraLegio) vs. Brian Stann (@BrianStann)

 

Round 1:

 >Stann counters a wayward left jab with a series of heavy punches, each one landing hard on Sakara who is desperately trying to cover up!
>Getting destroyed, Sakara falls to the ground...but the blows keep on landing!
>The referee pulls Stann away, stopping the match!
>'All-American' Brian Stann takes the win by TKO!

Brian Stann def. Alessio Sakara via TKO (Strikes) - Round 1, 0:32.

 

Cyrille Diabate (@CyrilleDiabate) vs. Jorgen Kruth

 

Round 1:

 >Diabate gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.
>Diabate keeps his cool as Kruth throws a feint to the left.
>Diabate slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>An errant jab sets Kruth up to counter-strike with a solid left.
>Diabate looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Diabate is in the pocket, ready to attack Kruth.
>Using good head movement, Kruth slips past a tight combination and hits a right body kick.
>Kruth tries for a body kick but Diabate sees it coming and avoids it.
>Kruth tries for a right jab but Diabate uses head movement to avoid it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Kruth slips past a nice combination and hits several big right hands, putting Diabate down, dazed!
>Kruth starts pounding away on Diabate, looking to finish him off!
>Kruth can't put Diabate away, and gets sucked into half guard.
>In half guard, Kruth begins working to get side control.
>Diabate comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Kruth in half guard.
>Diabate bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Diabate ends up in side control.
>Diabate relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>Diabate looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Kruth.
>Kruth uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Diabate cannot get close enough to clinch.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kruth.

 

Round 2:

 >A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Kruth the opportunity to counter with a right kick to the thigh.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Kruth the opportunity to counter with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Diabate looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kruth.
>Diabate moves into the pocket.
>Diabate lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with some heavy left hands...Kruth tries to cover up but is knocked down!
>Diabate moves in quickly, kneeling beside Kruth and starting to hammer down with punches!
>Diabate pounds away, the stunned Kruth struggles to deal with them.
>The referee jumps in and stops the match!
>Most of the fans are booing loudly now, that really was a very premature stoppage and Kruth is quite rightly furious!
>By TKO, the winner is Cyrille Diabate!

Cyrille Diabate def. Jorgen Kruth via TKO (Strikes) - Round 2, 2:13.

 

Alexander Gustafsson (@AlexTheMauler) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (@Minotouromma)

 

Round 1:

 >Nogueira steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>An attempted body kick misses and Gustafsson fires back with a pair of nice shots to the body.
>Gustafsson avoids a leg kick and scores with a nice jab.
>Nogueira comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Gustafsson tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Gustafsson saw it coming and got out of range.
>Moving forward, Nogueira counters a series of wayward big punches with a vicious leg kick.
>Nogueira steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
>Gustafsson attempts to avoid Nogueira as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Gustafsson avoided Nogueira.
>Gustafsson throws a looping punch, but Nogueira avoids it.
>Nogueira presses in closer to attack.
>Nogueira looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Nogueira is in the pocket, ready to attack Gustafsson.
>Gustafsson slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nogueira uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Gustafsson slips past a jab and scores with a nice left.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.
>That round goes to Gustafsson, 10-9 on my card.

 

Round 2:

 >Moving forward, Gustafsson counters a left jab with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.
>Nogueira throws a feint.
>Gustafsson throws a left jab but Nogueira avoids it.
>Gustafsson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Nogueira tries to take down Gustafsson as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Advancing, Nogueira counters a left jab by using a scything low kick to the legs.
>Nogueira goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Gustafsson to cover up, then shoots in.
>Nogueira gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Gustafsson avoids a leg kick and scores with a couple of nice shots.
>Gustafsson looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gustafsson grapples with Nogueira, who made no attempt to escape.
>Nogueira, controlling the grapple with Gustafsson, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>He can't get it though, Gustafsson defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
>Nogueira slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Gustafsson hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Nogueira presses in closer to attack.
>Nogueira shoots in for a takedown.
>Gustafsson sprawls well, and Nogueira is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I think Gustafsson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

Round 3:

 >They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Nogueira backs away to create some more space.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Nogueira attempts to pick Gustafsson up for a slam.
>Gustafsson defends it well though, and slips away from Nogueira.
>Gustafsson counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a solid left.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks very tired out there.
>Gustafsson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Nogueira tries to single leg Gustafsson as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nogueira, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Gustafsson tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Gustafsson avoided Nogueira.
>Gustafsson is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Nogueira lets Gustafsson get closer.
>Gustafsson circles away, creating some distance between them.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gustafsson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Stepping back, Nogueira creates a bit of distance.
>Nogueira, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Gustafsson tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Gustafsson saw it coming and got out of range.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Gustafsson, but only a 10-9.

Alexander Gustasfsson def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27).

 

Fight of the Night: Cyrille Diabate vs. Jorgen Kruth

KO of the Night: Paulo Thiago

Submission of the Night: Brad Pickett

 

 

Predictions:

 

Ippon 5/11

#HEEL 6/11

[damonster]

UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans

April 21, 2012

Atlanta, Georgia

Philips Arena

 

Main Card (PPV)

 

Jon Jones ( C ) (15-1) vs. Rashad Evans (17-1-1) , for light-heavyweight title

Michael McDonald (14-1) vs. Miguel Torres (40-4)

Ben Rothwell (31-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (8-2)

Mark Bocek (10-4) vs. Matt Wiman (14-6)

Mac Danzig (20-9-1) vs. Efrain Escudero (18-4)

 

Preliminary Card (FX)

 

Rory MacDonald (12-1) vs. Che Mills (14-4-1 NC)

Mark Hominick (20-10) vs. Eddie Yagin (15-5-1)

Travis Browne (12-0-1) vs. Chad Griggs (11-1)

Maximo Blanco (8-3-1-1 NC) vs. Marcus Brimage (4-1)

Matt Brown (13-11) vs. Stephen Thompson (6-0)

John Makdessi (9-1) vs. Anthony Njokuani (14-6-1 NC)

Chris Clements (10-4) vs. Keith Wisniewski (28-13-1)

[damonster]

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Matches to make following UFC on Fuel TV 2.

by Chris Estrada.

 

With UFC on Fuel TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Nogueira done, it’s time to look at matches to make after the event.

 

Diego Nunes vs. the winner of Mark Hominick/Eddie Yagin- Going 2-2 in the UFC & 6-3 under the ZUFFA banner, Nunes has gone the distance in all of his fights with ZUFFA. Nunes could use a spark to help him reach his potential and a fight against the winner of Hominick and Yagin could do that. Hominick loves to stand and strike with his opponent, something Nnunes likes to do also. As for a bout with Nunes and Yagin, should Yagin beat Hominick, could tell which fighter is willing to continue fighting in the UFC and who isn’t.

 

Dennis Siver vs. Nam Phan- These two fighters have arguably the best body shots in the division, behind Mark Hominick, so why not pit these two fighters together to see who hits harder. This fight would also be not bad for the fans and ranking as both fighters are coming off a victory and love to strike.

 

Paulo Thiago vs. the winner of Rory McDonald/Che Mils- Paulo Thiago has been a hot and cold fighter, hot when he beat Josh Koscheck, cold when he faced Diego Sanchez. A good test for him, and his opponents would be a fight with him and the winner of Rory McDonald and Che Mils, as those two fighters are rising contenders and could take a new step in the welterweight division, should they face Thiago, and it would help Thiago see how good of a fighter he is against these contenders.

 

Alessio Sakara vs. Francis Carmont- Alessio Sakara, is and will be a gatekeeper in the middleweight division, used to see if a contender is as good as people say he is, and a good opponent for Sakara in his gate keeping role, is Carmont who won his second UFC fight tonight.

 

Brian Stann vs. Michael Bisping- Chael Sonnen’s last two victims love to stand and bang with their opponent, so why not put the two together in a fight and make fireworks. Stann lost to Sonnen via Triangle Choke, meanwhile Bisping lost to Sonnen via a close unanimous decision, so why not have these two strikers face off against each other?

 

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva- With a victory over Lil’ Nog, Gustafsson made himself a credible contender, so why not give him a bout with a top level fighter Thiago Silva, who is coming off a suspension for failing a drug test.

 

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Anthony Perosh- Lil’ Nog has been unsuccessful in his UFC career going, 3-3, and is looking like he could be a gatekeeper, so why not match him up with Anthony Perosh, who has gone 3-0 since dropping down to light heavyweight, with all of those victories coming via submission.

[damonster]

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New York and MMA.

by Justin Ingalls.

 

Very surprising news today. The New York government has announced that they will start regulating MMA events starting in August, after the passed a secret bill.

 

A few minutes after the news was announced, Dana White tweeted, “Guess where we will be August 25. #UFCatMSG”

 

Matt Serra then tweeted, “looks like I am going to have to lose all this fat #UFCatMSG”

 

Dana White then tweeted again, “Jones/Evans vs. Hendo & Condit vs. Ellenberger 2 #UFCatMSG”

[HEEL]

UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans

April 21, 2012

Atlanta, Georgia

Philips Arena

 

Main Card (PPV)

 

Jon Jones ( C ) (15-1) vs. Rashad Evans (17-1-1) , for light-heavyweight title

Michael McDonald (14-1) vs. Miguel Torres (40-4)

Ben Rothwell (31-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (8-2)

Mark Bocek (10-4) vs. Matt Wiman (14-6)

Mac Danzig (20-9-1) vs. Efrain Escudero (18-4)

 

Preliminary Card (FX)

 

Rory MacDonald (12-1) vs. Che Mills (14-4-1 NC)

Mark Hominick (20-10) vs. Eddie Yagin (15-5-1)

Travis Browne (12-0-1) vs. Chad Griggs (11-1)

Maximo Blanco (8-3-1-1 NC) vs. Marcus Brimage (4-1)

Matt Brown (13-11) vs. Stephen Thompson (6-0)

John Makdessi (9-1) vs. Anthony Njokuani (14-6-1 NC)

Chris Clements (10-4) vs. Keith Wisniewski (28-13-1)

 

Jones v Hendo will be a good fight if it comes to it, hopefully MSG gets to host the UFC in real life soon.

[damonster]

Jones v Hendo will be a good fight if it comes to it, hopefully MSG gets to host the UFC in real life soon.

 

yeah would be nice to see a ufc event at MSG.

 

Jones vs hendo in game or real life would be nice.

 

The card right now looks like so,

 

Jones/Evans vs Hendo

Condit vs Ellenberger 2

Weidman vs Munoz (#1contender bout)

 

and to kick off the prelims, Serra makes his return.

[Ippon]

I really hope Jones takes out Evans (IRL) because I want to see Jones chin tested against Henderson. I see Jones winning both fights though. Then he can drop to Middleweight and have at it with Anderson >_>

 

I'm enjoying this Damonster, KIU.

 

 

UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans

April 21, 2012

Atlanta, Georgia

Philips Arena

 

Main Card (PPV)

 

Jon Jones ( C ) (15-1) vs. Rashad Evans (17-1-1) , for light-heavyweight title

Michael McDonald (14-1) vs. Miguel Torres (40-4)

Ben Rothwell (31-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (8-2)

Mark Bocek (10-4) vs. Matt Wiman (14-6)

Mac Danzig (20-9-1) vs. Efrain Escudero (18-4)

 

Preliminary Card (FX)

 

Rory MacDonald (12-1) vs. Che Mills (14-4-1 NC)

Mark Hominick (20-10) vs. Eddie Yagin (15-5-1)

Travis Browne (12-0-1) vs. Chad Griggs (11-1)

Maximo Blanco (8-3-1-1 NC) vs. Marcus Brimage (4-1)

Matt Brown (13-11) vs. Stephen Thompson (6-0)

John Makdessi (9-1) vs. Anthony Njokuani (14-6-1 NC)

Chris Clements (10-4) vs. Keith Wisniewski (28-13-1)

[damonster]

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[CoutureLegend]

I really hope Jones takes out Evans (IRL) because I want to see Jones chin tested against Henderson. I see Jones winning both fights though. Then he can drop to Middleweight and have at it with Anderson >_>

 

Not to hijack the dynasty, but there's no way Jones can make 185.

 

UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans

April 21, 2012

Atlanta, Georgia

Philips Arena

 

Main Card (PPV)

 

Jon Jones ( C ) (15-1) vs. Rashad Evans (17-1-1) , for light-heavyweight title

Michael McDonald (14-1) vs. Miguel Torres (40-4)

Ben Rothwell (31-8) vs. Brendan Schaub (8-2)

Mark Bocek (10-4) vs. Matt Wiman (14-6)

Mac Danzig (20-9-1) vs. Efrain Escudero (18-4)

 

Preliminary Card (FX)

 

Rory MacDonald (12-1) vs. Che Mills (14-4-1 NC)

Mark Hominick (20-10) vs. Eddie Yagin (15-5-1)

Travis Browne (12-0-1) vs. Chad Griggs (11-1)

Maximo Blanco (8-3-1-1 NC) vs. Marcus Brimage (4-1)

Matt Brown (13-11) vs. Stephen Thompson (6-0)

John Makdessi (9-1) vs. Anthony Njokuani (14-6-1 NC)

Chris Clements (10-4) vs. Keith Wisniewski (28-13-1)

[damonster]

Not to hijack the dynasty, but there's no way Jones can make 185.

So true, he already cuts from 230. Silva cuts from 220-230 but doesn't have the muscles like Jones.

[Ippon]

'>_>' = Not being serious. I'll use a smiley face next time! Haha.

[damonster]

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[damonster]

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<strong> UFC on 145 pre-fight press conference notes.</strong></p><p>

<span style="font-size:8px;">by Brad MacDuggon.</span></p><p> </p><p>

Today was the pre-fight press conference for UFC 145, and here are some notes from the press conference.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC will be hosting two fan expos this year, first one will be during the UFC 148 weekend and the second one will be in New York for the UFC 149 weekend.</p><p> </p><p>

Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman will be fighting at UFC 149, with the winner getting a title shot.</p><p> </p><p>

Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez will fight at UFC on FX 3, for the Flyweight Title.</p><p> </p><p>

The rivalry between Jones and Evans got heated with this exchange:</p><p>

Evans: “Jon Jones has never fought anyone that is good, he’s only fought cans.”</p><p>

Jones: “Oh really, that’s why I choked out the only man to beat you, Lyoto Machida.”</p><p>

Evans: “That was lucky.”</p><p>

Jones: “Next you are going to say Rampage dropping you was lucky. Never did that to me.”</p><p>

Evans: “He only dropped me because I knew I had the win in the bag.”</p><p>

Jones: “Sure, who have you fought to get this title shot? Thiago Silva and Tito Ortiz? Wow that is an impressive streak.”</p><p>

Evans: “Who did you beat to get the title shot? Vera, Bonnar and Bader. Wow that is just as impressive as mine.”</p><p>

Jones: “And you are calling me a swagger jacker.”</p><p>

Evans: “That’s because you are one.”</p><p>

Jones: “At least I can come up with my own thing to respond to you, not say the exact same thing you said right before me.”</p><p>

Evans: “I will beat your ass.”</p><p>

Jones: “You’re gonna beat my ass?”</p><p>

Evans: “Yeah I will beat your ass.”</p><p>

Jones: “Wow now you are coping Rampage. Talk to me when you have something unique.”</p><p>

Evans: “Don’t worry, I use my fist to talk.”</p><p>

Jones: “Wow, then your talking must be really weak.”</p>