UFC-The Beginning of the New Era.

damonster · March 18, 2012

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Chris Clements (@menaceclements) vs. Keith Wisniewski Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Clements feints an attack, keeping Wisniewski on his toes. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Wisniewski steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Clements hits Wisniewski with a nice left jab. >Clements uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Wisniewski doesn't let Clements settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Wisniewski is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Clements. >Wisniewski can't get near enough to engage, Clements uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Wisniewski throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Clements. >Clements sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Clements avoids the takedown attempt. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Clements avoids a jab and scores with a barrage of hard punches! >Wisniewski backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! >Clements tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but just misses. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Clements darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Wisniewski throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Wisniewski walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Wisniewski avoids a body kick. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Clements.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Wisniewski swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Clements to hit back with a scything low kick to the legs. >A straight left fails to land and Clements is able to fire back with a leg kick. >Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. >A straight left fails to land and Clements is able to fire back with a kick to the outside of the left leg. >Keith Wisniewski is showing the effects of the damage he is taking to the legs. >Punishing the legs is a great strategy on the part of Clements. >Wisniewski clearly wants to take this to the ground, and that's a lot harder when your takedowns are hampered by a leg injury. >Wisniewski counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but it is stuffed. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Clements to fire back with a couple of hard right hands! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Clements counters with a clean left jab. >Using head movement, Clements slips past a left jab and counters with a clean punch. >Clements slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab. >Checking a leg kick, Wisniewski counters back immediately with a series of quick jabs. >Good head movement allows Clements to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Clements circles away, creating some distance between them. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Clements feints rushing in, but Wisniewski doesn't fall for it. >Wisniewski is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Clements. >Strikes from Clements keep Wisniewski from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I think Clements took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Wisniewski shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Clements tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >Wisniewski gets a single leg takedown! Clements pulls guard off it. >Chris Clements is breathing very hard. >Wisniewski is trying to pass guard. >He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >Wisniewski attempts the mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Clements tries to move to guard, but Wisniewski doesn't allow it. >Wisniewski begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Wisniewski struggles but cannot mount Clements. >Wisniewski blocks an attempt to pull guard. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Wisniewski tries to lock Clements into an arm triangle. >Clements gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >Keith Wisniewski takes the victory by way of submission!</pre><div></div> Keith Wisniewski def. Chris Clements via Submission (Arm Triangle) - Round 3, 4:10. John Makdessi (@JohnMakdessiMMA) vs. Anthony Njokuani (@anthonynjoku) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Makdessi to hit back with a clean left. >Njokuani gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it. >Njokuani gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it. >Njokuani comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Njokuani can't close the distance, Makdessi keeps him away with strikes. >Njokuani sees a spinning right roundhouse kick coming and hits a series of quick jabs. >Njokuani comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Njokuani cannot get close enough to the elusive Makdessi. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A flicked jab from Makdessi only finds gloves. >Njokuani steps in closer to force the issue. >Njokuani comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Makdessi uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Njokuani. >A straight left by Makdessi keeps Njokuani from advancing. >Not letting Makdessi settle, Njokuani moves in closer. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Makdessi counters a left jab by using a kick to the side of the ribs. >A flicked jab from Makdessi only finds gloves. >Not letting Makdessi settle, Njokuani moves in closer. >The time runs out on round one. >I have to give that round to Makdessi, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Makdessi counters a flurry of punches with a kick to the ribs. >Makdessi steps back to avoid a push kick. >Njokuani slips out of the way of a jab. >Makdessi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Makdessi is now standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Njokuani to counter with an enormous right hook, Makdessi goes down to the ground, dazed! >Njokuani knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Makdessi, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! >Njokuani pounds away on Makdessi, landing several great shots that rock Makdessi! >The strikes are stopped when Makdessi manages to pull Njokuani down into side control. >Njokuani fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Makdessi bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >The scramble results in Njokuani being on his back pulling guard. >Makdessi throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Njokuani glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Makdessi. >Makdessi fires away with big elbows, but Njokuani keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >From the bottom, Njokuani glances an elbow strike off the top of the head. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Makdessi throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Njokuani drags Makdessi in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. >Makdessi throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Njokuani pulls Makdessi down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >Great round, very exciting. >I have to give that round to Njokuani, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A weak body kick is countered by Njokuani with a quick series of punches. >Makdessi isn't drawn in by Njokuani feinting to his left. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging! >A big right hand lands, Njokuani has to back off. >Makdessi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Njokuani now has Makdessi standing in the pocket. >Makdessi throws a kick to the body but Njokuani dodges it. >Makdessi slips past a straight punch and hits a clean left jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Njokuani dodges a jab, and fires back with a flurry of small strikes. >Njokuani dodges a jab, and fires back with a sudden huge right uppercut that knocks Makdessi out cold! >Anthony Njokuani takes the victory by way of Knock Out!</pre><div></div> Anthony Njokuani def. John Makdessi via KO (Punch) - Round 3, 3:14. Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) vs. Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Brown is trying to muscle Thompson up against the cage. >Brown does it, Thompson is stuck with his back to the cage. >Brown steps back from Thompson and looks to unleash some strikes. >Thompson uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Brown is looking to muscle Thompson back against the cage. >Brown does it, Thompson is stuck with his back to the cage. >Brown breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Thompson. >Thompson uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a jab. >Working from the pocket, Thompson catches Brown across the side with a hard kick. >Thompson uses a nice left jab from the pocket. >Slipping past a left jab, Brown hits a crisp left. >We move into the second half of this round. >Using good head movement, Thompson slips past a punch and hits a straight left. >Brown gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking his head back. >Brown dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice jab. >Thompson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice jab. >Thompson throws a kick to the body but Brown dodges it. >From the pocket, Brown sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Thompson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a clean punch. >A left jab misses, giving Thompson the chance to hit back with a nice jab. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Thompson has the angle to counter with a swift leg kick. >The time runs out on round one. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Thompson.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Thompson feints to the right, trying to draw Brown into throwing a strike. >Brown bobs and weaves, trying to get Thompson to commit. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Brown steps back and creates some space. >Thompson side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a leg kick. >Matt Brown won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Thompson hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Brown quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Stepping back, Thompson creates a bit of distance. >Thompson feints stepping in. >A straight left from Brown fails to land. >Time slips away as Thompson doesn't press Brown, allowing him to circle. >Brown counters a right kick to the body by hitting a series of quick lefts. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Moving in closer, Thompson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >He gets into range. >A left jab misses, Thompson counters with a big kick to the outside of the left thigh. >There are signs that Matt Brown is definitely feeling the damage done to his legs. >It's a clever strategy by Thompson to work the legs. >Brown will have less spring in his step and that will make him less of a threat standing. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >Really bad round, there was a whole lot of nothing going on there. >I think Thompson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Several big right hands miss, setting Thompson up to counter-strike with a vicious leg kick. >Thompson waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a body kick. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >Thompson eats a right cross during the exchange. >Brown drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Thompson isn't buying it. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Thompson slips past a left jab and fires back with a straight left. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Brown comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Brown checks a leg kick and comes right back with a series of big right hands, putting Thompson down on the ground! >Brown moves in quickly, kneeling beside Thompson and starting to hammer down with punches! >Brown unloads with massive punches, Thompson is getting destroyed! >With Thompson taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >The winner, by TKO; Matt Brown!</pre><div></div> Matt Brown def. Stephen Thompson via TKO (Strikes) - Round 3, 3:37. Maximo Blanco (@maxi_blanco) vs. Marcus Brimage (@Brim205) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Brimage drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Blanco an opening to score with a straight left. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Moving in closer, Blanco looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Blanco is now standing in the pocket. >Blanco checks a low kick and quickly hits a series of big right hands, putting Brimage down on the ground! >Blanco moves in quickly, kneeling beside Brimage and starting to hammer down with punches! >Blanco fires away with punches, Brimage takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! >The referee pulls Blanco away, stopping the match! >Brimage is angry with the referee, and perhaps rightly - it did look like an early stoppage. >The winner, by TKO; Maximo Blanco!</pre><div></div> Maximo Blanco def. Marcus Brimage via TKO (Strikes) - Round 1, 1:54. Travis Browne (@travisbrowneMMA) vs. Chad Griggs (@ChadGriggsUFC) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Browne avoids a jab and scores with a series of quick lefts. >Browne avoids a jab and scores with a jab. >A jab misses, allowing Browne to counter-strike with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >Browne feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Griggs narrowly misses Browne with a right uppercut. >Browne doesn't let Griggs settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Browne counters a left jab by using a sharp kick to the shin. >Chad Griggs is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. >We move into the second half of this round. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Griggs looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Browne. >Browne ends up grappling for supremacy with Griggs. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Griggs and Browne separate and we're back to a stand-off. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Griggs gets Browne with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Browne steps in closer to force the issue. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I think Browne took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A jab misses, allowing Browne to counter-strike with a hard leg kick. >Suddenly, Griggs dives forward and tries to grab a leg! >Griggs isn't fast enough, Browne side-stepped out of the way. >Griggs is left on the ground, with Browne hovering above. >On his back, Griggs can't do much to stop a kick to the leg. >Browne avoids an up-kick and is able to catch Griggs with a nice punch. >On his back, Griggs watches as Browne comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. >Browne attains side control. >Browne tries to slip behind and take the back. >Browne takes the back, Griggs could do nothing about it. >Browne fires away with right hands, Griggs is getting pounded. >Griggs had better start defending himself, or this will be over! >The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Griggs was intelligently defending himself! >Travis 'Hapa' Browne takes the win by TKO!</pre><div></div> Travis Browne def. Chad Griggs via TKO (Strikes) - Round 2, 2:16. Mark Hominick (@MarkHominick) vs. Eddie Yagin (@EddieYaginMMA) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A left jab misses and Hominick counters with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Yagin throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Hominick strikes first and manages to rock Yagin with a solid right hand! >Hominick comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Yagin. >Yagin drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. >Yagin looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hominick. >Yagin is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second. >There's a takedown attempt from Yagin. >A counter left catches Yagin above the eye. >Hominick comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Yagin tries to single leg Hominick as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Moving in closer, Yagin looks like he may want to wrestle Hominick. >Hominick finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Using his wrestling skills, Yagin is trying to push Hominick up against the cage. >Hominick out-wrestles him though. >Hominick hits Yagin with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Hominick is aiming to get Yagin into a Muay Thai clinch. >He has it hooked, Yagin needs to find a way out quickly. >From the clinch, Hominick drives a brutal elbow to the side of the head. >Yagin has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. >Hominick tries a knee strike, but Yagin blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Yagin. >The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. >The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! >There's under a minute left in this round. >There's a takedown attempt from Yagin. >Hominick tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >Hominick gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Yagin looks to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Round one ends as time expires. >The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. >I think Hominick took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Hominick uses the jab. >Yagin avoids a right kick to the body and hits a crisp jab. >Stepping in, Hominick hits Yagin with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Slipping past a powerful straight right, Hominick counters with a stinging jab. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Yagin, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, but it is blocked. >Eddie Yagin is looking really tired. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired Yagin chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Hominick. >Yagin walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Mark Hominick doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Hominick avoids a quick jab and hits a sharp kick to the shin. >Eddie Yagin won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Yagin avoids a low kick. >A left jab misses and Hominick counters with a left jab to the cheek. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A right kick to the legs misses and Yagin fires back with a clean left. >Hominick fakes a lunge. >Not letting up, Yagin quickly steps in closer to attack Hominick. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I have to give that round to Hominick, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Hominick counters a left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Yagin throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Hominick stuffed it. >From the looks of things, I don't think Mark Hominick has much energy left. >Hominick avoids a jab and scores with a hard leg kick. >Yagin counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Hominick is able to stuff it. >Eddie Yagin looks very, very tired. >Yagin, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >Yagin walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Hominick still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Yagin tries to take down Hominick as he steps in, but he blocks it. >We move into the second half of this round. >Yagin bobs and weaves. >It seems that Hominick is happy to let Yagin circle for the moment. >Mark Hominick looks totally gassed. >Yagin swings for the fences with some lethargic-looking haymakers, then chooses to shoot in on Hominick. >Hominick sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Hominick avoided Yagin. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Yagin, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Hominick. >Hominick throws a big right first, but it just misses. >Yagin catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but it is blocked. >Eddie Yagin looks exhausted. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Yagin. >Hominick tries to avoid Yagin. >Yagin can't get the takedown, Hominick was too quick to back away. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I have to give that round to Hominick, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Mark Hominick def. Eddie Yagin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) vs. Che Mills (@CheMillsMMA) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Mills slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from MacDonald. >Mills tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Mills is left on his back pulling guard. >MacDonald attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >MacDonald leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mills. >MacDonald is trying to pass guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >Mills tries to get double underhooks on MacDonald so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >MacDonald fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >MacDonald feels Mills prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Mills looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Mills ends up grabbing MacDonald in a Muay Thai clinch. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Mills finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows MacDonald to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. >Mills looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with MacDonald. >To counter, MacDonald throws a big right hand which doesn't miss by much. >Mills throws a left jab but MacDonald avoids it. >The time runs out on round one. >The fans are booing after a really poor round. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of MacDonald.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Mills throws a feint. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >MacDonald uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >MacDonald shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Mills has to pull guard. >MacDonald lies on top of Mills, basically smothering him. >MacDonald starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Mills keeps his guard secure. >Mills tries to sweep MacDonald but doesn't get anywhere. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >MacDonald smothers Mills with his body by pushing forward and down. >MacDonald tries to smother Mills but can't keep control long enough. >MacDonald blocks an attempted sweep. >MacDonald smothers Mills with his body by pushing forward and down. >There's under a minute left in this round. >The clock runs down as Mills is being smothered against the ground by MacDonald. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. >Mills attempts to avoid MacDonald as he shoots in. >Mills avoids the takedown attempt. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That round goes to MacDonald, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Mills feints an attack, keeping MacDonald on his toes. >Mills feints stepping in. >Mills avoids a nice combination and hits a crisp jab. >Mills comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Mills is now standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving MacDonald the chance to hit back with a hard inside leg kick. >Mills goes down off the kick, he got caught low by the looks of things! >Luckily he looks like he will be able to continue. >The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime. >A feint puts him off balance, but Mills is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick. >Mills looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with MacDonald. >MacDonald uses his strikes to stop Mills from getting too close. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A speculative right hand from Mills doesn't find a home. >Time slips away as MacDonald doesn't press Mills, allowing him to circle. >Mills comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >MacDonald now has Mills standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, MacDonald counters with a right body kick. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Mills sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a barrage of big rights, knocking MacDonald down! >MacDonald shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. >Mills gets pulled down into half guard as he looked to throw a bomb. >Mills is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't get free of half guard. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mills.</pre><div></div> Rory MacDonald def. Che Mills via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Mac Danzig (@macdanzigmma) vs. Efrain Escudero (@effyescudero) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Danzig avoids a jab. >Escudero looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Danzig. >Danzig seems happy to grapple with Escudero. >Danzig looks for a trip takedown. >Escudero doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. >Danzig blocks an attempted sweep. >Clearly worried by the submission threat, Danzig keeps very tight to Escudero and peppers him with short strikes. >Escudero attempts to grab an arm of Danzig from the bottom of the guard. >A kimura attempt almost catches Danzig, but Escudero eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control. >Escudero fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Danzig tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. >Escudero defends it easily. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Escudero keeps Danzig guessing with a few quick strikes. >In side control, Escudero begins working to get a mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Danzig looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt. >Escudero alters his posture to prevent it. >The time runs out on round one. >I think Danzig took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Moving in closer, Escudero looks like he may want to wrestle Danzig. >Danzig tries to counter with a takedown, but Escudero defended it well. >Danzig goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Escudero to cover up, then shoots in. >Escudero sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Danzig up close into a clinch. >Escudero is trying to muscle Danzig up against the cage. >Escudero manages it, and controls Danzig up against the cage. >Escudero tries some dirty boxing, but Danzig wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Escudero ends up backed against the cage instead. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Danzig looks for a trip takedown. >Escudero shows stubborn resistance and Danzig cannot complete the takedown. >Escudero wrestles free of Danzig and backs off to the center. >Danzig looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Escudero finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Danzig tries to wrestle Escudero backward and up against the cage. >Escudero out-wrestles him though. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Escudero is trying to muscle Danzig up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Danzig pinned to the cage. >Efrain Escudero is looking really tired. >Escudero shows his grappling ability by pinning Danzig up against the cage and keeps him there for the remainder of the round. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >I think Escudero took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Danzig throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Escudero tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Escudero saw it coming and got out of range. >Escudero throws a looping punch, but Danzig avoids it. >Danzig quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Danzig comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Escudero. >Escudero ends up grappling for supremacy with Danzig. >Clinched with Escudero, Danzig looks to try and take him down. >Escudero blocks the takedown attempt. >Mac Danzig doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Escudero turns Danzig slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. >Efrain Escudero looks very, very tired. >We move into the second half of this round. >Danzig glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Escudero doesn't press the issue, allowing Danzig to circle. >A tired-looking Danzig throws a couple of ragged punches to get Escudero to cover up, then tries a takedown. >Escudero sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Danzig can't get the takedown, Escudero was too quick to back away. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A left jab misses and Danzig strikes back with a swift right kick to the leg. >Escudero gets Danzig with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting Escudero settle at all, Danzig comes in closer. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Danzig.</pre><div></div> Mac Danzig def. Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Mark Bocek (@MarkBocek) vs. Matt Wiman Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Wiman throws a barrage of big right hands but Bocek moves out of range. >A jab misses, allowing Wiman to counter-strike with a flurry of small strikes. >Bocek comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Wiman. >He pulls Wiman into a grapple. >Bocek is looking to muscle Wiman back against the cage. >Wiman ends up backed against the cage. >Bocek looks for a foot stomp but Wiman takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Wiman breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Bocek. >Bocek, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Stepping back, Bocek creates a bit of distance. >A speculative right hand from Wiman doesn't find a home. >Time slips away as Bocek doesn't press Wiman, allowing him to circle. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Bocek. >Wiman sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Wiman avoids the takedown attempt. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Moving in closer, Bocek looks like he may want to wrestle Wiman. >Not wanting to grapple, Wiman uses strikes to keep Bocek at a distance. >Bocek throws out a quick left jab. >Time slips away as Wiman doesn't press Bocek, allowing him to circle. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. >That round goes to Wiman, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Advancing, Wiman counters a left jab by using two hard right hands! >Wiman lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a quick right hook, catching Bocek perfectly and knocking him out! >By Knock Out, the winner is Matt Wiman!</pre><div></div> Matt Wiman def. Mark Bocek via KO (Punch) - Round 2, 0:48. Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) vs. Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Schaub feints left and tries to get Rothwell to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Rothwell steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Rothwell counters a left jab with a crisp jab. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Rothwell is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Schaub counters with a right hand that catches Rothwell flush...and he goes down! >Rothwell shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Schaub to make a move. >Schaub tries to secure a ground position. >Schaub dives in, but Rothwell pushes him away and starts to scramble. >The scramble results in Schaub turtled with Rothwell on his back. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Schaub cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control. >Rothwell pounds away on Schaub, landing several great shots that rock Schaub! >Rothwell throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Rothwell is trying to move from side control to mount. >Advancing his position, he gets mount. >Rothwell pounds away with punches from the mount and Schaub is in big trouble! >The referee jumps in to save Schaub from taking any more shots! >Schaub looks furious at that decision, he's complaining that it was an early stoppage...and he does have a point! >By TKO, the winner is Ben Rothwell!</pre><div></div> Ben Rothwell def. Brendan Schaub via TKO (Strikes) - Round 1, 4:14. Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) vs. Miguel Torres (@MiguelTorresMMA) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Torres counters a left jab by using a kick to the side of the ribs. >McDonald counters an attempted teep with a couple of nice rights. >Torres is getting in closer to McDonald, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Torres is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right. >McDonald is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >To counter, Torres throws a huge right hand which doesn't miss by much. >Torres throws out a quick left jab. >McDonald comes in closer to press the issue. >A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Torres the opportunity to counter with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Torres comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Standing his ground, McDonald looks happy to engage Torres in the pocket. >Torres looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Torres is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right. >Moving in closer, McDonald looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Torres now has McDonald standing in the pocket. >Torres uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a stinging inside leg kick. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >McDonald shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Moving in closer, Torres looks like he may want to wrestle McDonald. >McDonald moves in too, and they start to grapple. >McDonald tries to wriggle free, but Torres controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That round goes to Torres, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >McDonald drops down as if going for a double leg, but it's just a fake. >McDonald drops down as if going for a double leg, but it's just a fake. >Torres counters an errant left jab with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >Torres circles as he plans his next move. >McDonald doesn't let Torres settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >McDonald waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a sudden huge right hand that knocks Torres on his ass! >McDonald starts pounding away on Torres, looking to finish him off! >Dazed as he is, Torres still manages to do the smart thing and pull half guard. >McDonald tries to ensnare Torres in an arm triangle. >Torres doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. >Torres uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. >A speculative right hand from Torres doesn't find a home. >McDonald quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >McDonald is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Torres. >Not wanting to grapple, Torres uses strikes to keep McDonald at a distance. >There's under a minute left in this round. >McDonald looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Torres throws a vicious right hand as a counter, but it misses the target. >McDonald misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Time slips away as Torres doesn't press McDonald, allowing him to circle. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to McDonald.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >McDonald slips out of the way of a leg kick. >McDonald doesn't get drawn in as Torres feints a kick. >Torres looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with McDonald. >McDonald tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. >A leg kick misses badly, giving McDonald an opening to score with a clean jab. >McDonald grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, but it is blocked. >McDonald comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >McDonald is now standing in the pocket. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >McDonald is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Torres. >Torres finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >McDonald tries to pick Torres up for a slam. >Torres slips out, pushing McDonald to the floor and taking his back! >McDonald is in increasing trouble, as Torres gets both hooks in. >Torres, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >McDonald doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >McDonald struggles against Torres but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Michael McDonald looks very tired out there. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Torres, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >McDonald defends himself well against the choke. >Torres pounds away on McDonald, landing several good shots in the process. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I think Torres took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Miguel Torres def. Michael McDonald via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Jon Jones (@Jonnybones) vs. Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Evans sees a body kick coming and hits a clean jab. >A straight left fails to land and Jones is able to fire back with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Jones. >He pulls Jones into a grapple. >Evans is trying to push Jones so that his back is up against the cage. >Jones doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Using his wrestling skills, Jones is trying to push Evans up against the cage. >Jones does it, Evans is stuck with his back to the cage. >Evans takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >With the cage trapping Evans, Jones gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >Evans digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Evans tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >We move into the second half of this round. >Jones has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Evans down. >Jones can't get the takedown, but does get behind Evans when he attempts to wriggle free. >Evans turns Jones slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Jones tries to keep Evans up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Evans reverses so that he is the one in control. >Evans smothers Jones up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart. >I have to give that round to Jones, but only a 10-9. </pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Jones keeps his cool as Evans throws a feint to the left. >A feint puts him off balance, but Evans is still able to slip out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist. >Moving in closer, Jones looks like he may want to wrestle Evans. >They start grappling, Evans looks happy to engage Jones at close quarters. >Jones uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. >Jones doesn't get the takedown, Evans instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Evans is looking to muscle Jones back against the cage. >Evans can't do it though, and Jones gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Getting underhooks, Jones looks for a takedown. >Evans blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. >Evans is trying to muscle Jones up against the cage. >Evans can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >Jones tries to wrestle Evans backward and up against the cage. >Jones does it, Evans is stuck with his back to the cage. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >With Evans stuck against the cage, Jones gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Evans cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! >Evans doesn't allow Jones to smother him against the ground. >Evans pulls Jones down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head. >Jones throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Jones throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Jones fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Jones doesn't let Evans pull him in close to be smothered. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >The clock runs down as Evans is being smothered against the ground by Jones. >Jones throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Round two ends as time expires. >Hopefully we'll get a little more action in the next round, as there certainly wasn't any in this one. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Jones.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A feint sets Evans up for an inside leg kick, but Jones evades it. >Evans steps back to avoid a left jab. >Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Jones. >Jones seems happy to grapple with Evans. >Jones, controlling the grapple with Evans, tries to scoop him up for a slam. >Evans defends it well though, and slips away from Jones. >Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Evans grabs Jones and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. >Evans finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Jones to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Using his wrestling skills, Evans is trying to push Jones up against the cage. >Jones doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Jon Jones looks very tired out there. >Rashad Evans looks very tired out there. >Jones tries to wrestle Evans backward and up against the cage. >Jones does it, Evans is stuck with his back to the cage. >With Evans stuck against the cage, Jones gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Evans cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! >Jones fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Jones fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Jones blocks an attempted sweep. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >In guard, Jones throws a couple of punches designed to keep Evans guessing. >Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Jones.</pre><div></div> Round 4: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Jones avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >A drained-looking Jones tries to close the distance between them. >Evans drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. >Jon Jones looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Looking tired, Evans comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Jones. >Evans grabs Jones and pulls him into a grapple. >Rashad Evans looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Using his wrestling skills, Evans is trying to push Jones up against the cage. >Evans can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Jones is trying to push Evans up against the cage. >Jones achieves it, pinning Evans to the cage. >Jones tries to maintain control, but Evans wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Jones ends up backed against the cage. >Jon Jones looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Rashad Evans looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Evans smothers Jones up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for sixty seconds. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Smothered against the cage, Jones is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about a minute. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >Jones circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting up, Evans quickly steps in closer to attack Jones. >The time runs out on round four. >That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Jones, 10-9.</pre><div></div> Round 5: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Evans the opportunity to counter with a left. >A tired-looking Evans throws a couple of ragged punches to get Jones to cover up, then tries a takedown. >Jones sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Evans down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Jones moves quickly to try and lock Evans in a D'Arce choke! >The D'Arce is locked in, and once Evans is rolled over he has to tap out as the pressure becomes too much! >The winner, by submission, is Jon 'Bones' Jones!</pre><div></div> Jon Jones def. Rashad Evans via Submission (D’Arce Choke) - Round 5, 1:12. After the fight Dan Henderson entered the cage and stood in front of Jones. The crowd started chanting HBomb. Predictions: #HEEL 9/12 Ippon 7/12 Couture=Legend 7/12 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33345" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fight of the Night: John Makdessi vs. Anthony Njokuani KO of the Night: Matt Wiman Submission of the Night: Jon Jones</div></blockquote>

damonster · March 18, 2012

UFC on FOX 3: Mir vs. Werdum

May 05, 2012

East Rutherford, New Jersey

IZOD Center

Main Card (FOX)

Frank Mir (16-5) vs. Fabricio Werdum (15-5-1)

Nate Diaz (15-7) vs. Jim Miller (21-3)

Pat Barry (7-4) vs. Lavar Johnson (16-5)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Krzysztof Soszynski (26-12-1) vs. Tom Blackledge (10-7)

John Hathaway (15-1) vs. Pascal Krauss (10-0)

John Dodson (12-5) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (7-3)

Alex Carcares (6-5) vs. Dustin Pague (10-5)

Danny Castillo (13-4) vs. John Cholish (8-1)

Aaron Riley (30-13-4) vs. Jacob Volkmann (14-2)

Darren Elkins (13-2) vs. Dennis Bermudez (7-3)

Dustin Jacoby (6-2) vs. Brad Tavares (7-1)

Mike Massenzio (13-6) vs. Karlos Vemola (8-2)

Louis Gaudinot (5-2) vs. John Lineker (19-5)

damonster · March 18, 2012

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Matches to make following UFC 145.

by Eric Stockton.

With UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans done, it’s time to look at matches to make after the event.

Mac Danzig vs. Diego Sanchez- Although not announced by Sanchez, there is a lot of talk that he is moving down to lightweight again & why not great him back at lightweight with another former TUF winner, Mac Danzig. Danzig is one of the most underrated lightweights in the UFC, who can compete standing up and on the ground. Danzig should provide a good fight for Sanchez.

Efrain Escudero vs. Dennis Hallman- If Efrain is not released after this event then he should fight some easier competition, and who is not better then Dennis Hallman, who seems to have gotten new life at 155 with his submission win over John Makdessi at UFC 140.

Matt Wiman vs. Jeremy Stephens- Wiman and Stephens arguable have the two best power in the lightweight division so why note have them fight each other, could be a fight to see who hits first.

Mark Bocek vs. George Sotiropoulos- Bocek has one of the best BJJ skills in the lightweight division, but George has one of the best ground games in the UFC, so put these two together and you get one hell of a ground match.

Ben Rothwell vs. Mike Russow- Ben Rothwell and Mike Russow may not have the best cardio in the Heavyweight division, but they both can get the job down. These two fighters should fight each other, may not be the most exciting fight after the second round, but if one of them were to finish the other one it could very well make them into a top contender.

Brendan Schaub vs. Matt Mitrione- Schaub and Mitrione are two of the three fighters from one of the worst TUF cast in UFC history, TUF 10, so why note have these two fighters, who are known to stand with their opponent, fight in a fight that is sure to bring fireworks until one of them goes down.

Miguel Torres vs. Brian Bowles- Bowles and Torres both meet before at WEC 42, when Bowles KO’d Torres to win the Bantamweight championwhip, since then Torres has gone 4-2 and Bowles has gone 2-2, so why not have these two elite in the bantamweight division challenge each other again.

Michael McDonald vs. Brad Pickett- The bantamweight’s youngest fighter vs. one of the older fighters, would this match up be. McDonald lost his first fight in the ZUFFA banner against Torres, by unanimous decision. Meanwhile Pickett has been in an up and down in the ZUFFA banner, losing to Renan Barao in his UFC debut, but submitting Damacio Page in his last bout.

Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson- It is no surprise that Hendo will be facing Jones for the title, should he have been successful in beating Evans, however it did surprise everyone that this fight will be happening at MSG. Anyways Hendo should be a good challenge for the unsolvable Jones.

Rashad Evans vs. Ryan Bader- Two college wrestler and TUF winners, who are both coming off a lost, this fight could be a classic wrestler vs. wrestler match were it is all standing, or could be a wrestler vs. wrestler match where one tries to out wrestle the other. Ether way it should be a good fight.

damonster · March 18, 2012

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UFC on 145 failed drug test.

by Todd Canetti.

It was just announced by the GSAC that former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Rashad Evans has been suspended for 1 year after he failed a drug test for his UFC 145 bout.

Jon Jones took to twitter to post this, “He had to cheat to try and beat me, yet he was unable to beat me. He’s really weak.”

damonster · March 18, 2012

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Barnett vs. Cormier.

by Kenny Vide.

Yesterday was the last ever Heavyweight bout in Strikeforce history as Josh Barnett was able to knock Daniel Cormier out in 16 seconds into the third round. After the event Scott Coker and Dana White told media that Barnett will face the winner of dos Santos vs. Overeem and Cormier will face the loser.

HEEL · March 19, 2012

UFC on FOX 3: Mir vs. Werdum

May 05, 2012

East Rutherford, New Jersey

IZOD Center

Main Card (FOX)

Frank Mir (16-5) vs. Fabricio Werdum (15-5-1)

Nate Diaz (15-7) vs. Jim Miller (21-3)

Pat Barry (7-4) vs. Lavar Johnson (16-5)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Krzysztof Soszynski (26-12-1) vs. Tom Blackledge (10-7)

John Hathaway (15-1) vs. Pascal Krauss (10-0)

John Dodson (12-5) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (7-3)

Alex Carcares (6-5) vs. Dustin Pague (10-5)

Danny Castillo (13-4) vs. John Cholish (8-1)

Aaron Riley (30-13-4) vs. Jacob Volkmann (14-2)

Darren Elkins (13-2) vs. Dennis Bermudez (7-3)

Dustin Jacoby (6-2) vs. Brad Tavares (7-1)

Mike Massenzio (13-6) vs. Karlos Vemola (8-2)

Louis Gaudinot (5-2) vs. John Lineker (19-5)

UFC on 145 failed drug test.

It was just announced by the GSAC that former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Rashad Evans has been suspended for 1 year after he failed a drug test for his UFC 145 bout.

Jon Jones took to twitter to post this, “He had to cheat to try and beat me, yet he was unable to beat me. He’s really weak.”

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UFC on 145 pre-fight press conference notes.
by Brad MacDuggon.

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

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.

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

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

The rivalry between Jones and Evans got heated with this exchange:
Evans: “Jon Jones has never fought anyone that is good, he’s only fought cans.”
Jones: “Oh really, that’s why I choked out the only man to beat you, Lyoto Machida.”
Evans: “That was lucky.”
Jones: “Next you are going to say Rampage dropping you was lucky. Never did that to me.”
Evans: “He only dropped me because I knew I had the win in the bag.”
Jones: “Sure, who have you fought to get this title shot? Thiago Silva and Tito Ortiz? Wow that is an impressive streak.”
Evans: “Who did you beat to get the title shot? Vera, Bonnar and Bader. Wow that is just as impressive as mine.”
Jones: “And you are calling me a swagger jacker.”
Evans: “That’s because you are one.”
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.”
Evans: “I will beat your ass.”
Jones: “You’re gonna beat my ass?”
Evans: “Yeah I will beat your ass.”
Jones: “Wow now you are coping Rampage. Talk to me when you have something unique.”
Evans: “Don’t worry, I use my fist to talk.”
Jones: “Wow, then your talking must be really weak.”

I thought this was good, it adds more to the dynasty.

CoutureLegend · March 19, 2012

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="damonster" data-cite="damonster" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33345" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If you guys could please provide me feedback, it would help me improve on this. Thanks.</div></blockquote> Really liking this but one thing i would like to see is maybe a monthly/quarterly update on what is happening in the other major promotions like Strikeforce, Bellator, DREAM etc.

damonster · March 19, 2012

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Sanchez back to 155.

by Thomas Bent.

After a lot of speculation, Diego Sanchez finally announced that he will be making his way back to the lightweight division, where he got his first and only title shot.

“Got an opponent, Sean Sherk #UFC148” Sanchez posted on twitter.

Also Cyrille Diabate announced that he will move down to 185. Diabate a Pride vet, was a tall light heavyweight, standing at 6’6” tall.

damonster · March 19, 2012

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Your go to guide about the Strikeforce heavyweights coming to UFC.

by Thomas Bent.

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Josh Barnett

Noticeable fights: TKO over Randy Couture, take any of his Pride fights.

Josh Barnett is a legend in the MMA world, being one of the top heavyweights for a long time, however he has been busted for banned steroids before, with his last time beign credited as the fall of Affliction MMA.

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Daniel Cormier

Noticeable fights: KO lose to Josh Barnett, KO of Antonio Silva.

An Olympic wrestler and rising prospect in MMA, Daniel Cormier is quickly improving his striking, along with his training partner Cain Velasquez, at American Kickboxing Academy.

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Bobby Lashley

Noticeable fights: TKO over Wes Sims, TKO lose to Chad Griggs.

A former WWE star, Bobby Lashley original wanted to follow in the foot steps of Brock Lesnar, but because of the problems with Lesnar of lately, he hopefully doesn’t want to follow anymore.

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Brett Rogers

Noticeable fights: TKO lose to Alistair Overeem and Fedor Emelianenko.

A very fast rising prospect in the heavyweight division, talks stopped when he lost back to back TKO loses to Fedor and Overeem, then a submission lost to Barnett. Things then turned for the worst when he arrested for a domestic dispute, however he plans on put the past behind him.

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Gabriel Salinas-Jones

Noticeable fights: KO over Gian Villante.

An unkown in the MMA world, Gabriel is one of the few heavyweight fighters Strikeforce has, that they didn’t get from a closed company.

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Gian Villante

Noticeable fights: TKO lost to Chad Griggs.

Gian came into the MMA picture as an alternative for the Strikeforce Grand Prix, however a TKO lost to Chad Griggs, made his chance of joining the SGP unlikely.

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Herschel Walker

Noticeable fights: None.

A former NFL player, Walker is a late bloomer into the MMA game, but don’t let that fool you as he is a freak of nature, still strong and has a good cardio tank for a 50 year old. He has announced that he will retire after his next bout. To bad Randy Couture is retired as that would be one hell of a fight.

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Jared Rosholt

Noticeable fights: None.

The brother of UFC vet, Jake Rosholt, Jared is a rising prospect in the heavyweight division, winning all 4 of his fights and has a good wrestling background to back him up.

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Kevin Ferguson

Noticeable fights: KO over Tank Abbott, TKO lost to Matt Mitrione.

Best known by his street name, Kimbo Slice, Ferguson is a well known youtube star who has gone 1-1 in his first stint with the UFC.

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Mike Kyle

Noticeable fights: Submission lost to Fabricio Werdum, TKO lost to Antonio Silva.

May best be known for his post fight attack of Brian Olsen, Kyle is a UFC and WEC vet with a decent fight game.

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Rhadi Ferguson

Noticeable fights: None.

Cousin of Kimbo Slice, Rhadi is an Olympic judoka and black belt in Judo and BJJ.

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Sean McCorkle

Noticeable fights: Submission over Mark Hunt, TKO lose to Stefan Struve.

A UFC vet who once co-main UFC 124, McCorkle loves to talk trash about his opponent.

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Sergei Kharitonov

Noticeable fights: Many Pride fights.

A former Pride fighter, was the last man to ever beat Alistair Overeem.

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Tim Sylvia

Noticeable fights: UD lost to Randy Couture, submission lost to Big Nog and Fedor.

Former two time UFC Heavyweight division, Sylvia has been wanting to make his way back into the UFC, his wish is now granted.

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Todd Duffee

Noticeable fights: TKO lost to Mike Russow, KO lost to Alistair Overeeem.

Once was considered a top prospect and holds the official record for fastest KO in UFC history, Duffee was on his way to being 2-0 when he was KO by iron chin Russow and was later released by the UFC with a behind the door argument with Dana White.

damonster · March 22, 2012

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UFC on Fox 4 live play-by-play and results.

by Brent Brazeau.

Louis Gaudinot (@LouGaudinotUFC) vs. John Lineker (@johnlineker)

Round 1:

 >Gaudinot counters a left jab with a solid left jab.
>Lineker slips past a left jab and counters with a leg kick.
>Lineker tries for a left jab but Gaudinot moves out of range.
>Moving forward, Gaudinot counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek.
>Gaudinot side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a stinging left jab.
>Gaudinot avoids a spinning back fist and scores with a nice left hand.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lineker avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Gaudinot keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Lineker quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A jab misses and Lineker counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Gaudinot.
>Gaudinot misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Lineker quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Lineker counters a wayward left jab with a stinging leg kick.
>An errant jab sets Gaudinot up to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Gaudinot steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lineker.

Round 2:

 >A right kick to the legs misses and Gaudinot fires back with a crisp jab.
>Moving forward, Gaudinot counters a left jab with a stinging left jab.
>Lineker moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a scything low kick to the legs.
>Louis Gaudinot is finding it hard to put any weight on his injured leg.
>Gaudinot fakes a lunge.
>It seems that Lineker is happy to let Gaudinot circle for the moment.
>Gaudinot steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Lineker seems to be waiting for Gaudinot to make a move.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Gaudinot comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Lineker.
>Lineker strikes first and knocks Gaudinot out cold with an enormous right hand!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is John 'Maos de Pedra' Lineker!

John Linker def. Louis Gaudinot via KO (Punch) - Round 2, 2:57.

Mike Massenzio (@MikeMassenzio) vs. Karlos Vemola (@karlosvemola)

Round 1:

 >Vemola slips out of the way of a jab.
>Vemola steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Vemola to fire back with a clean jab.
>Massenzio throws three punches in quick succession, but Vemola was out of range.
>It seems that Vemola is happy to let Massenzio circle for the moment.
>Vemola avoids a jab and scores with a solid left jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Moving in closer, Massenzio looks like he may want to wrestle Vemola.
>Massenzio grapples with Vemola, who made no attempt to escape.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Massenzio moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>A left hand misses, allowing Vemola to counter with a series of quick lefts.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Massenzio to hit back with a nice left hand.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.
>That round goes to Vemola, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2:

 >Massenzio feints rushing in, but Vemola doesn't fall for it.
>Massenzio feints rushing in, but Vemola doesn't fall for it.
>Massenzio looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Vemola moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Massenzio is looking to muscle Vemola back against the cage.
>Massenzio does it, Vemola is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Massenzio shows great control, keeping Vemola pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute.
>Vemola waits for Massenzio to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Massenzio now has his back to the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Vemola misses with a foot stomp.
>With Massenzio stuck against the cage, Vemola gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Vemola tries hard but cannot get Massenzio off of his feet.
>Massenzio tries to uses a whizzer to turn Vemola, but is blocked from doing so.
>Vemola uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Massenzio digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Massenzio tries to get clear of the grapple, but Vemola holds him in place.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With the cage trapping Massenzio, Vemola gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>Massenzio digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That was a very close round, but I think Massenzio just about edged it.

Round 3:

 >Massenzio counters a wayward left jab with a straight left.
>A left hand misses, allowing Massenzio to counter with a nice jab.
>Massenzio uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Vemola to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Vemola attempts to avoid Massenzio as he shoots in.
>Vemola avoids the takedown attempt.
>Mike Massenzio doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>A jab misses and Vemola counters with a series of quick lefts.
>Massenzio glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Massenzio settle at all, Vemola comes in closer.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Vemola looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Vemola is in the pocket, ready to attack Massenzio.
>A left jab misses, giving Massenzio the chance to hit back with a solid left jab.
>Massenzio dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left.
>Vemola dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of hard rights!
>Massenzio falls to the ground! Vemola continues to pound away, sensing victory!
>Massenzio is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO, is Karlos 'The Terminator' Vemola!

Karlos Vemols def. Mike Masscenzio via TKO (Strikes) - Round 3, 2:57.

Dustin Jacoby (@dustinjacobyDJ) vs. Brad Tavares (@BradTavares)

Round 1:

 >A leg kick misses badly, giving Jacoby an opening to score with a left jab to the cheek.
>Tavares moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a pair of jabs and a big right hook.
>Tavares counters a wayward left jab with a leg kick.
>Jacoby comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Tavares.
>Tavares counters with a right hand that catches Jacoby flush...and he goes down!
>Jacoby shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert.
>Tavares throws a big punch, but it isn't on target and Jacoby pulls him into guard.
>Tavares throws a few right hands to the body.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Tavares throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>In guard, Tavares catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Tavares begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Jacoby drags Tavares in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Tavares looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Tavares.

Round 2:

 >A right kick to the legs misses and Jacoby fires back with a clean jab.
>Tavares avoids a jab.
>Jacoby counters a weak right kick with a left jab to the cheek.
>A speculative right hand from Jacoby doesn't find a home.
>Tavares doesn't press the issue, allowing Jacoby to circle.
>Moving in closer, Jacoby looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Jacoby moves into the pocket.
>Jacoby looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Tavares.
>Not wanting to grapple, Tavares uses strikes to keep Jacoby at a distance.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Jacoby is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Strikes from Tavares keep Jacoby from stepping in too close.
>Tavares looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Jacoby.
>Tavares is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right.
>Jacoby comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>A counter right hook catches Jacoby hard, putting him down!
>Tavares quickly mounts the dazed Jacoby!
>Tavares pounds away with punches from the mount, hitting several big shots.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Tavares fires away with big punches, but Jacoby covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Jacoby tries to move Tavares out of mount but can't.
>Tavares fires away with big punches, but Jacoby covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Tavares.

Round 3:

 >Jacoby counters a wayward low right kick with a left jab to the cheek.
>Jacoby sees a body kick coming and hits a solid left.
>Advancing, Tavares counters a left jab by using a barrage of huge rights, knocking Jacoby down!
>Jacoby recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Tavares to make a move.
>Tavares tries to secure a ground position.
>Tavares dives in, but Jacoby pushes him away and starts to scramble.
>Jacoby manages to come out on top, with Tavares pulling half guard.
>Jacoby looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Jacoby isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Tavares.
>Tavares tries to get full guard on Jacoby but doesn't get anywhere.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Jacoby tries to pound on Tavares with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Jacoby blocks an attempted sweep.
>Jacoby looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Tavares comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Jacoby in half guard.
>Tavares bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>He may regret that choice, as it gives Jacoby the perfect opportunity to get side control.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Jacoby tries to get into the mount position.
>Tavares doesn't let Jacoby get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Tavares.

Brad Tavares def. Dustin Jacoby via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Darren Elkins (@Darren_Elkins) vs. Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez)

Round 1:

 >Elkins throws a vicious right uppercut but Bermudez avoids it.
>Bermudez side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a clean jab.
>Elkins slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Elkins keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Bermudez steps in closer to pressure Elkins into action.
>Bermudez uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Elkins to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Elkins cannot stop the takedown, Bermudez drove in with too much pace and power.
>Elkins is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Bermudez holding him down.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Bermudez begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.
>Bermudez isn't able to mount Elkins this time around.
>Elkins tries to stand by using the cage, but can't shake Bermudez off and remains seated.
>Bermudez attempts to guillotine Elkins, who is stuck against the cage.
>A guillotine choke is applied; Elkins isn't tapping out though!
>Bermudez must not have it totally sunk in.
>The guillotine is finally released, Bermudez may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Bermudez attempts to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Bermudez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2:

 >Elkins counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Elkins throws a left jab but Bermudez avoids it.
>Elkins throws a left jab but Bermudez avoids it.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Elkins tries to wrestle Bermudez backward and up against the cage.
>Elkins does it, Bermudez is stuck with his back to the cage.
>With the cage trapping Bermudez, Elkins gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>Elkins sweeps the legs and takes Bermudez down, hard.
>Bermudez ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Elkins, with his back pressed against the cage.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>The clock runs down as Bermudez is being smothered against the cage wall by Elkins.
>Elkins begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.
>Elkins shifts his position to gain side control.
>Elkins tries to slip behind and take the back.
>Bermudez is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Elkins successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Elkins, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Bermudez doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Bermudez improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I think Elkins took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3:

 >Bermudez feints throwing a jab.
>Bermudez feints an attack, keeping Elkins on his toes.
>Bermudez shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Elkins tries to step away from the takedown.
>Elkins avoids the takedown attempt.
>Bermudez tries for a leg kick but Elkins moves out of range.
>Elkins counters a flurry of punches by hitting a barrage of huge rights, trapping Bermudez against the cage!
>Bermudez collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on!
>The referee pulls Elkins away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Darren Elkins!

Darren Elkins def. Dennis Bermudez via TKO (Strikes) - Round 3, 1:56.

Aaron Riley (@aaronrileymma) vs. Jacob Volkmann (@JacobVolkmann)

Round 1:

 >Volkmann slips out of the way of a jab.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>A left jab misses, Riley counters with a quick series of punches.
>Using head movement, Riley slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left jab.
>Volkmann slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a stinging jab.
>Using head movement, Volkmann slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left jab.
>Volkmann uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Volkmann throws a leg kick but Riley checks it easily.
>Riley sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Riley tries for a left jab but Volkmann uses head movement to avoid it.
>Riley shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Volkmann slips past a straight punch and then hits a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Riley dodges a jab, and fires back with a series of quick, sharp punches.
>Volkmann shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Standing in the pocket, Volkmann chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Riley.
>Riley attempts to snare Volkmann in a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost.
>Volkmann gets the takedown! Riley pulls guard.
>Volkmann looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Volkmann gets past, but Riley stops him at half guard.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come.
>I have to give that round to Volkmann, but only a 10-9.

Round 2:

 >Volkmann throws a right kick to the body but Riley avoids it.
>Volkmann tries for a left jab but Riley moves out of range.
>Volkmann is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Riley.
>Riley tries to counter with a takedown, but Volkmann defended it well.
>There's a takedown attempt from Riley.
>Riley can't get the takedown, Volkmann defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Volkmann attempts to pick Riley up for a slam.
>Volkmann has him! Slams him down! Riley pulls guard.
>Volkmann looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Riley keeps Volkmann in guard.
>Riley tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Volkmann defends it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Volkmann lies on top of Riley, basically smothering him.
>Volkmann lies on top of Riley, basically smothering him.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The clock runs down as Riley is being smothered against the ground by Volkmann.
>Looking to catch his breath, Volkmann is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I have to give that round to Volkmann, but only a 10-9.

Round 3:

 >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Riley uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Volkmann to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Riley can't get the takedown, Volkmann defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Volkmann is looking to muscle Riley back against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Riley pinned to the cage.
>Volkmann uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Volkmann doesn't get the takedown, Riley instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>With Volkmann stuck against the cage, Riley gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>Volkmann digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Jacob Volkmann doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Riley loses control of Volkmann, who circles out and returns to the center.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Riley.
>Riley can't get past the sprawl of Volkmann, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.
>Aaron Riley doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Turtled up, Riley can do nothing about giving up his back.
>Volkmann tries to stretch Riley out for a rear naked choke.
>A roll to the side by Riley throws Volkmann off balance, and the two fighters are left to scramble for position.
>Volkmann ends up in guard.
>Volkmann looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Volkmann gets past, but Riley stops him at half guard.
>Looking to catch his breath, Volkmann is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Riley reaches over and tries to lock up an arm.
>An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Volkmann has to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Aaron Riley!

Aaron Riley def. Jacob Volkmann via Submission (Armbar) - Round 3, 4:40.

Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) vs. John Cholish (@JohnCholish)

Round 1:

 >Cholish avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a left.
>A left jab misses and Cholish counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Castillo throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Cholish sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is successful, Cholish pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Castillo successfully keeps Cholish stuck against the ground.
>Cholish is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Castillo off of him.
>Castillo starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Castillo deflects a couple of punches that Cholish threw from below.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Time slips away as Castillo successfully keeps Cholish stuck against the ground.
>Castillo punches down at Cholish, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Cholish throws three punches in quick succession, but Castillo was out of range.
>Castillo steps in to put some pressure on.
>Castillo shoots in for a takedown.
>Cholish sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Castillo gets a single leg takedown! Cholish pulls guard off it.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Castillo took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2:

 >Castillo avoids a jab.
>Advancing, Castillo counters a left jab by using a left jab to the cheek.
>Castillo looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Cholish backs away.
>Castillo slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the ribs.
>There's a takedown attempt from Castillo.
>Cholish tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.
>Castillo attempts an arm triangle.
>Cholish defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Cholish tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Castillo.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Castillo keeps Cholish guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Castillo unloads with massive right hands from half guard, and Cholish is getting destroyed!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>By TKO, the winner is Danny Castillo!

Danny Castillo def. John Cholish via TKO (Strikes) - Round 2, 4:04.

Alex Carcares (@BruceLeeroyGlow) vs. Dustin Pague (@DustinPague)

Round 1:

 >Cacares tries for a right jab but Pague moves out of range.
>Pague catches a left body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Cacares pulls half guard.
>Pague begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Cacares can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Pague gains side control.
>Pague tries to slip behind and take the back.
>Cacares can't stop it and gives up his back!
>Pague tries to get Cacares locked in a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Pague has Cacares flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>Dustin 'The Disciple' Pague takes the win by submission!

Dustin Pague def. Alex Cacares via Submission (Rear naked choke) - Round 1, 2:14.

John Dodson (@JohnDodsonMMA) vs. Darren Uyenoyama (@d_uyenoyama)

Round 1:

 >Uyenoyama avoids a flurry of punches.
>Uyenoyama catches a weak left kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, getting it! Dodson manages to pull guard.
>Uyenoyama tries to smother Dodson, but he squirms free.
>Dodson tries to pull Uyenoyama in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Uyenoyama starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Uyenoyama blocks Dodson as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Uyenoyama looks to get past the guard.
>Uyenoyama struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Uyenoyama deflects a couple of punches that Dodson threw from below.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Uyenoyama tries to pound on Dodson, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Uyenoyama blocks Dodson as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Uyenoyama catches a left leg kick and goes for a takedown and gets it, into half guard.
>Uyenoyama begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Dodson doesn't let Uyenoyama get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Dodson looks to scramble for position.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Uyenoyama ends up in guard.
>Looking to catch his breath, Uyenoyama is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That round goes to Uyenoyama, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2:

 >Dodson counters a wayward left jab with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Uyenoyama waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a jab.
>Dodson throws a feint.
>Uyenoyama catches a left body kick and goes for a takedown, down goes Dodson! He pulls guard though.
>Uyenoyama attempts to pass guard.
>Uyenoyama struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>From his back, Dodson manages to pull Uyenoyama toward the cage.
>Using the cage, Dodson stands up. Uyenoyama still has control though.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Uyenoyama uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Dodson shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, but Uyenoyama does manage to slip behind him so that he has the back.
>Dodson tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Uyenoyama tries to take Dodson down from behind.
>Dodson tries hard to block it, but Uyenoyama isn't going to be denied and eventually gets the takedown.
>Dodson twists and turns as soon as he lands, trying to squirm free - Uyenoyama can't maintain his grip and a scramble starts!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Uyenoyama is left turtled up, facing Dodson.
>Dodson fires away with left hands, and Uyenoyama is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That round goes to Uyenoyama, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3:

 >Dodson tries for a right jab but Uyenoyama moves out of range.
>Uyenoyama avoids a barrage of big left hands.
>Dodson counters an errant left jab with a solid right.
>A straight right from Dodson fails to land.
>Uyenoyama seems to be waiting for Dodson to make a move.
>A barrage of punches miss and Uyenoyama strikes back with a crisp left hand punch.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Dodson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Uyenoyama counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Dodson is forced to pull guard.
>In guard, Uyenoyama begins working to pass to side control.
>Uyenoyama is too much for Dodson, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Uyenoyama attempts to armbar Dodson from side control.
>Dodson doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Uyenoyama blocks Dodson as he tries a transition to guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Uyenoyama tries to lock Dodson in an arm triangle.
>Dodson doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Uyenoyama blocks Dodson as he tries a transition to guard.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Uyenoyama.

Darren Uyenoyama def. John Dodson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

John Hathaway ( @ufcjohnhathaway ) vs. Pascal Krauss (@WonderboyMMA)

Round 1:

 >Hathaway avoids a right kick to the body and hits a nice jab.
>Krauss throws a leg kick but Hathaway avoids it.
>A wayward low right kick allows Hathaway to hit a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross.
>Hathaway counters a left jab by hitting a pair of nice shots to the body.
>Krauss is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Hathaway lets Krauss get closer.
>Krauss backs away to create some more space.
>Krauss is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Strikes from Hathaway keep Krauss from stepping in too close.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Hathaway just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Krauss looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Krauss is in the pocket, ready to attack Hathaway.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Hathaway to counter with a straight left.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Krauss backs away to create some more space.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Krauss tries for a leg kick but Hathaway moves out of range.
>Hathaway sees a body kick coming and hits two hard right hands!
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Hathaway took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2:

 >A body kick misses, giving Hathaway an opening to score with a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>Krauss feints rushing in, but withdraws.
>Hathaway steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Krauss tries for a left jab but Hathaway moves out of range.
>Krauss looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Hathaway.
>Krauss gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Hathaway.
>Krauss gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Hathaway looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Krauss keeps his guard secure.
>Krauss attempts a triangle choke on Hathaway from the bottom of the guard.
>Hathaway shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Krauss.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hathaway attempts to move to mount.
>Hathaway isn't able to mount Krauss this time around.
>Krauss tries to sweep Hathaway but can't.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>In side control, Hathaway catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Krauss tries to sweep Hathaway but can't.
>Hathaway throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I have to give that round to Hathaway, but only a 10-9.

Round 3:

 >Krauss throws a left jab but Hathaway avoids it.
>Hathaway grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Krauss! He pulls guard though.
>Hathaway is trying to pass guard.
>Hathaway is too much for Krauss, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Hathaway tries to lock Krauss in an americana.
>Krauss fights off the americana attempt.
>Krauss tries to sweep Hathaway but can't.
>Pascal Krauss doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Hathaway starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Hathaway mounts Krauss.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Hathaway unloads with massive elbows from the mount, and Krauss is getting destroyed!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is John 'The Hitman' Hathaway!

John Hathaway def. Pascal Krauss via TKO (Strikes) - Round 3, 3:18.

Krzysztof Soszynski (@KSOSufc) vs. Tom Blackledge (@tomblackledge)

Round 1:

 >Soszynski counters a wayward low right kick with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross.
>Soszynski uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Blackledge tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>Blackledge gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Soszynski starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Blackledge keeps his guard secure.
>Soszynski feels Blackledge prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Soszynski attempts to pass guard.
>Blackledge is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Soszynski firmly in guard.
>Blackledge throws out some punches, but Soszynski leans back to avoid them.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Soszynski fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Soszynski looks to get past the guard.
>Blackledge is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Soszynski firmly in guard.
>Using his leg strength to push Soszynski back a bit, Blackledge looks to scramble for position.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Soszynski is able to catch him and secure side control.
>Soszynski attempts an armbar.
>Soszynski gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Blackledge is in huge trouble!
>Shockingly, Soszynski loses it! Blackledge pops his arm free, and has somehow survived!
>Blackledge looks ready to try and scramble, but Soszynski is quick to move to prevent that.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Soszynski attempts to americana Blackledge from side control.
>Blackledge defends himself well.
>Blackledge tries to move to guard, but Soszynski doesn't allow it.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Soszynski, but only a 10-9.

Round 2:

 >An attempted body kick misses, giving Soszynski the opportunity to counter with a stinging left jab.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Soszynski the opportunity to counter with a straight left.
>Soszynski goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Blackledge to cover up, then shoots in.
>Soszynski has the takedown! Blackledge pulls half guard.
>Soszynski tries to ensnare Blackledge in an arm triangle.
>Soszynski gets the arm triangle fully applied!
>Shockingly, Soszynski loses it! Blackledge pops his head free, and has somehow survived!
>Tom Blackledge is looking really tired.
>Blackledge tries to sweep Soszynski but doesn't get anywhere.
>Soszynski is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Soszynski struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Soszynski blocks Blackledge as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Soszynski tries to pass the half guard.
>He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Soszynski attempts the mount.
>He easily gets the mount.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Soszynski tries to ensnare Blackledge in an americana.
>Blackledge blocks it.
>Soszynski takes the back as Blackledge tries to sweep him!
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I think Soszynski took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3:

 >Blackledge takes a jab to the cheek.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Soszynski tries to take Blackledge down.
>The takedown is completed, Blackledge is on his back and pulls guard.
>Soszynski starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.
>Krzysztof Soszynski is breathing very hard.
>Soszynski looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of half guard.
>Blackledge tries to sweep Soszynski but doesn't get anywhere.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Tom Blackledge has much energy left.
>He did cut an awful lot of weight for this fight, perhaps that is a contributing factor to his fatigue.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Soszynski tries to pass the half guard.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Blackledge tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Soszynski.
>Soszynski attempts to arm triangle Blackledge from the top of half guard.
>Soszynski gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Blackledge is still trying to fight out of it!
>Soszynski loses the hold! Somehow Blackledge got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Blackledge tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Soszynski.
>The gas tank looks empty on Tom Blackledge.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Soszynski is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Blackledge can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Soszynski gains side control.
>Krzysztof Soszynski looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Soszynski looks to get a mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That round goes to Soszynski, 10-9 on my card.

Krzysztof Soszynski def. Tom Blackledge via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Pat Barry (@HypeOrDie) vs. Lavar Johnson (@LavarJohnson)

Round 1:

 >Barry counters a wayward left jab with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body.
>Johnson avoids a low kick.
>Barry slips past a left jab and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Barry throws a left jab but Johnson avoids it.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Johnson to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Johnson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Barry throws a vicious right as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Johnson covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a crisp left hand punch.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Johnson is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Johnson gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Johnson slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Advancing, Johnson counters a left jab by using a straight left.
>Johnson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Johnson walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Barry counters a wayward left jab with a clean left.
>Johnson avoids a tight combination.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Barry, but only a 10-9.

Round 2:

 >Johnson drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Johnson counters a wayward left jab with a barrage of hard right hands, Barry is dazed and can only cover up to try and protect himself!
>Getting destroyed, Barry falls to the ground...but the blows keep on landing!
>Barry is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO; Lavar Johnson!

Lavar Johnson def. Pat Barry via TKO (Strikes) - Round 2, 0:36.

Nate Diaz (@NateDiaz209) vs. Jim Miller (@JimMiller_155)

Round 1:

 >A straight left fails to land and Miller is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Miller gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Diaz uses a smart combination to get Miller to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Miller blocked Diaz.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Diaz looks happy to engage Miller at close quarters.
>Wanting to take it to the ground, Diaz attempts to drag Miller down into his guard.
>Diaz gets it, Miller is now trapped in his guard.
>Diaz reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Miller has to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Nate Diaz!

Nate Diaz def. Jim Miller via Submission (Armbar) - Round 1, 2:15.

Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) vs. Fabricio Werdum (@FabricioWerdum)

Round 1:

 >Mir doesn't get drawn in as Werdum feints a kick.
>A right hand misses, allowing Werdum to counter with a sharp body kick.
>Mir is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Werdum.
>Werdum finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Mir is trying to muscle Werdum up against the cage.
>Mir can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Werdum attempts to wrestle Mir to the ground.
>Mir cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Werdum fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Werdum begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Werdum postures up, stopping Mir from throwing elbows from the bottom.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>In guard, Werdum begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Mir tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Werdum smothers him.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Werdum attempts to pass guard.
>Mir is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Werdum firmly in guard.
>Grabbing an arm, Mir attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Werdum pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.
>That round goes to Werdum, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2:

 >An attempted body kick misses, giving Mir the opportunity to counter with a nice right hand.
>A straight left fails to land and Mir is able to fire back with a barrage of hard punches!
>Werdum uses head movement to avoid a vicious left hand and fire right back with a stinging inside leg kick.
>A right jab misses the mark and allows Werdum to counter with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Werdum uses head movement to avoid a vicious left hand and fire right back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Mir.
>Mir checks a low kick.
>Werdum looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Mir.
>Mir uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Werdum cannot get close enough to clinch.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Werdum throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Mir has to pull guard.
>Werdum begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Mir keeps his guard secure.
>Mir tries to ensnare an arm.
>Mir cannot secure the arm.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Time slips away as Werdum successfully keeps Mir stuck against the ground.
>Werdum looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Mir keeps Werdum in guard.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That round goes to Werdum, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3:

 >Werdum counters a right jab with a body kick.
>Mir slips out of the way of a jab.
>Moving in closer, Mir looks like he may want to wrestle Werdum.
>They start grappling, Werdum looks happy to engage Mir at close quarters.
>Using his wrestling skills, Mir is trying to push Werdum up against the cage.
>Mir does it, Werdum is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Frank Mir is breathing very hard.
>Mir tries to smother Werdum against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Werdum finds room to apply a standing guillotine!
>The guillotine is fully sunk in, Mir has no option but to tap out!
>By submission, the winner is Fabricio Werdum!

Nate Diaz def. Jim Miller via Submission (Guillotine Choke) - Round 3, 2:24.

Predictions:

#HEEL 3/13

Fight of the Night: Pat Barry vs. Lavar Johnson
KO of the Night: John Lineker
Submission of the Night: Nate Diaz

damonster · March 22, 2012

UFC on FUEL TV 3: Poirier vs. Jung

May 15, 2012

Fairfax, Virginia

Patriot Center

Main Card (Fuel TV)

Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)

Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2-1 NC)

Donald Cerrone (17-4) vs. Yves Edwards (41-18-1)

Tom Lawlor (7-4-1) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)

Charles Oliveira (15-2-1 NC) vs. Josh Grispi (14-3)

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Dave Herman (21-3) vs. Christian Morecraft (7-3)

Nick Catone (9-2) vs. Clifford Starks (8-1)

Amir Sadollah (5-3) vs. Jorge Lopez (11-2)

Eiji Mitsuoka (18-8-2) vs. T.J. O’Brien (16-5)

Ben Holscher (4-0) vs. David Mitchell (11-2)

Tim Persey (10-4-1) vs. Shawn Jordan (12-4)

Pat Runez (4-0) vs. Takuya Eizumi (9-8-3)

HEEL · March 23, 2012

Really didn't do to well predicting that last card, 3/13!

UFC on FUEL TV 3: Poirier vs. Jung

May 15, 2012

Fairfax, Virginia

Patriot Center

Main Card (Fuel TV)

Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)

Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2-1 NC)

Donald Cerrone (17-4) vs. Yves Edwards (41-18-1)

Tom Lawlor (7-4-1) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)

Charles Oliveira (15-2-1 NC) vs. Josh Grispi (14-3)

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Dave Herman (21-3) vs. Christian Morecraft (7-3)

Nick Catone (9-2) vs. Clifford Starks (8-1)

Amir Sadollah (5-3) vs. Jorge Lopez (11-2)

Eiji Mitsuoka (18-8-2) vs. T.J. O’Brien (16-5)

Ben Holscher (4-0) vs. David Mitchell (11-2)

Tim Persey (10-4-1) vs. Shawn Jordan (12-4)

Pat Runez (4-0) vs. Takuya Eizumi (9-8-3)

CoutureLegend · March 23, 2012

UFC on FUEL TV 3: Poirier vs. Jung

May 15, 2012

Fairfax, Virginia

Patriot Center

Main Card (Fuel TV)

Dustin Poirier (12-1) vs. Chan Sung Jung (12-3)

Igor Pokrajac (24-8) vs. Thiago Silva (14-2-1 NC)

Donald Cerrone (17-4) vs. Yves Edwards (41-18-1)

Tom Lawlor (7-4-1) vs. Jason MacDonald (25-15)

Charles Oliveira (15-2-1 NC) vs. Josh Grispi (14-3)

Preliminary Card (Facebook)

Dave Herman (21-3) vs. Christian Morecraft (7-3)

Nick Catone (9-2) vs. Clifford Starks (8-1)

Amir Sadollah (5-3) vs. Jorge Lopez (11-2)

Eiji Mitsuoka (18-8-2) vs. T.J. O’Brien (16-5)

Ben Holscher (4-0) vs. David Mitchell (11-2)

Tim Persey (10-4-1) vs. Shawn Jordan (12-4)

Pat Runez (4-0) vs. Takuya Eizumi (9-8-3)

damonster · March 23, 2012

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Matches to make following UFC on Fox 3

by Eric Stockton.

With UFC on Fox 3: Mir vs. Werdum done, it’s time to look at matches to make after the event.

Pat Barry vs. Kevin Fergusson- Two of the heavyweight division’s most loved fighters, Barry and the man known as Kimbo Slice love to strike with anyone and if these two were to fight, that’s just what would happen. Slice is making his return back into the octagon after being released by the UFC and being told he would never fight here again, then signing with Strikeforce and being moved into the UFC when the Strikeforce heavyweight division was closed.

Lavar Johnson vs. Brendan Schuab- Monsters in the UFC heavyweight division weighing in over 240 pounds and stand at 6’4”, Johnson and Schuab are two powerful fighters who are both around the same on the heavyweight ladder, with Schuab losing his last 2 fights and Johnson winning his first 2 UFC fights.

Nate Diaz vs. Frankie Edgar- This fight makes sense as Dana White said that the winner of Miller and Diaz will face Edgar, with Diaz winning his last three fights, two by first round stoppage over game opponents and another one over a tough fighters in Donald Cerrone.

Jim Miller vs. Glesion Tibau- Two of the sports best submission artist and are also strong lightweights. These two fighters are also near the top of the lightweight division, with Miller losing his fight tonight and Tibau on a winning streak.

Frank Mir vs. Gabriel Gonzaga- In a division where submission fighters are as hard to come by as a fighter who can go 5 rounds without gassing, these two fighters who have been known to finish their fights by submission as well as knockout. A fight between these two fighters could help light a spark in these two who have not reached their potential.

Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez- Since coming back to the UFC, Fabricio Werdum has gone 2-0, with a unanimous decision victory over Roy Nelson and a submission victory last night against Frank Mir, he could face Cain Velasquez next, who is coming off a lost to Junior dos Santos, his first of his career.

damonster · March 28, 2012

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Pat Runez (@PatRunezMMA) vs. Takuya Eizumi Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Runez avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Eizumi throws a left jab but Runez avoids it. >Runez comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Eizumi. >Runez grabs Eizumi and pulls him into a grapple. >Runez has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Eizumi to the ground. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Eizumi is left on his back and has to pull guard. >Runez begins trying to pass the guard. >Eizumi keeps Runez in guard. >Runez doesn't let Eizumi pull him in close to be smothered. >Time slips away as Runez successfully keeps Eizumi stuck against the ground. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Runez attempts to pass guard. >Runez isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Using his leg strength to push Runez back a bit, Eizumi looks to scramble for position. >The scramble leaves Runez turtled up with Eizumi behind. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Runez takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control. >Eizumi lets go and backs away from Runez, apparently unhappy with his position. >Moving in closer, Eizumi looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Runez sees a chance and dives down for a single leg. Eizumi, caught by surprise, can only pull guard. >Runez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Eizumi keeps Runez in guard. >The time runs out on round one. >That round goes to Runez, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Runez the opportunity to counter with a left. >Eizumi counters a wayward left jab with a series of quick punches. >There's a takedown attempt from Runez. >Eizumi tries to avoid the takedown. >Eizumi avoids the takedown attempt. >Eizumi slips past a left jab and fires back with a series of lefts. >Moving in closer, Runez looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Runez is in the pocket, ready to attack Eizumi. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Eizumi steps back and creates some space. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Eizumi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Runez drops down and catches the advancing Eizumi by surprise with a single leg takedown. >Runez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Runez doesn't allow Eizumi to lock him up with double underhooks. >Runez starts trying to work to get past the guard. >After a struggle, he gets to half guard. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Runez attempts to arm triangle Eizumi from the top of half guard. >Runez gets the arm triangle fully applied, but only seconds before the round ends! >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >That round goes to Runez, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Eizumi slips past a left jab and counters with a flurry of quick punches to sting Runez. >Runez avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Eizumi counters an errant left jab with a flurry of small strikes. >Runez side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a jab. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Runez to fire back with a straight left. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Eizumi is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Runez waits for Eizumi to step in, then he scores with a quick takedown. >In guard, Runez begins working to pass to side control. >Runez isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Eizumi tries to pull Runez in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >Runez looks to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >From his back, Eizumi manages to pull Runez toward the cage. >Runez cannot stop Eizumi from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Showing good control, Runez keeps Eizumi stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for the remainder of the round. >Breathing very hard, Pat Runez is looking ragged. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I think Runez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Pat Runez def. Takuya Eizumi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Tim Persey (@TimPersey) vs. Shawn Jordan (@savageshawn) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Persey drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Jordan tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Persey moves out of range. >Jordan avoids several big right hands and counters with a massive right hand, knocking Persey down to the ground...he is out cold! >Shawn Jordan takes the victory by way of Knock Out!</pre><div></div> Shawn Jordan def. Tim Persey via KO (Punch) - Round 1, 1:06. Ben Holscher vs. David Mitchell (@DaudiMitchell) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Mitchell gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Mitchell avoids a flurry of punches. >Mitchell shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Holscher stuffed it. >Holscher throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Mitchell. >It looks like Mitchell is trying to grab a guillotine. >Mitchell is unable to apply the guillotine choke. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Mitchell pulling guard. >In guard, Holscher begins working to pass to side control. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Holscher is trying to move from side control to mount. >Holscher mounts Mitchell. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Holscher pounds away on Mitchell, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! >The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >Ben 'The Teacher' Holscher takes the win by TKO!</pre><div></div> Ben Holscher def. David Mitchell via TKO (Strikes) - Round 1, 3:22. Eiji Mitsuoka (@eijimitsuoka) vs. T.J. O’Brien Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Advancing, Mitsuoka counters a left jab by using a straight left. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Mitsuoka. >O'Brien tries to avoid the takedown. >O'Brien avoids the takedown attempt. >Mitsuoka comes in closer, looking to clinch with O'Brien. >O'Brien uses his strikes to stop Mitsuoka from getting close enough to clinch. >Mitsuoka narrowly misses O'Brien with a right uppercut. >It seems that O'Brien is happy to let Mitsuoka circle for the moment. >We move into the second half of this round. >A straight left by O'Brien keeps Mitsuoka from advancing. >Mitsuoka doesn't let O'Brien settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Mitsuoka looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with O'Brien. >He pulls O'Brien into a grapple. >Getting underhooks, Mitsuoka looks for a takedown. >O'Brien stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. >O'Brien tries to wrestle Mitsuoka backward and up against the cage. >O'Brien can't manage it, and Mitsuoka gets out of the grapple entirely. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Mitsuoka. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and O'Brien has to pull guard. >Mitsuoka looks to pass guard and get side control. >Mitsuoka isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Mitsuoka doesn't let O'Brien pull him in close to be smothered. >The time runs out on round one. >That round goes to Mitsuoka, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A wayward right kick to the body allows O'Brien to hit a crisp jab. >A weak right kick is countered by O'Brien with a clean jab. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Mitsuoka counters a left jab by hitting a kick to the ribs. >O'Brien throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Time slips away as Mitsuoka doesn't press O'Brien, allowing him to circle. >Mitsuoka looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with O'Brien. >Mitsuoka can't get close enough to clinch, O'Brien keeps him away with strikes. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >O'Brien keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >The fight slows as Mitsuoka sits back and allows O'Brien to circle. >O'Brien throws a looping punch, but Mitsuoka avoids it. >Mitsuoka seems to be waiting for O'Brien to make a move. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving O'Brien the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >A left jab misses and Mitsuoka strikes back with a flurry of quick punches. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. >Incredibly close round, but O'Brien came out just ahead on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Mitsuoka throws a left jab but O'Brien avoids it. >Mitsuoka counters a left jab with a right kick to the thigh. >O'Brien avoids a kick to the leg and hits a solid left jab. >Mitsuoka throws a right kick to the body but O'Brien avoids it. >O'Brien looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Mitsuoka to counter with a punch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, O'Brien hits a crisp left jab. >From the pocket, Mitsuoka unloads with a sequence of left jabs. >A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing O'Brien to hit a jab. >Eiji Mitsuoka looks very tired out there. >Using head movement, Mitsuoka slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick punches. >O'Brien uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >A drained-looking Mitsuoka tries to close the distance between them. >O'Brien finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Mitsuoka is trying to muscle O'Brien up against the cage. >Mitsuoka manages it, and controls O'Brien up against the cage. >Mitsuoka has worked in the underhooks and looks to take O'Brien down. >O'Brien cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull half guard! >Eiji Mitsuoka looks very, very tired. >Mitsuoka fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mitsuoka.</pre><div></div> Eiji Mitsuoka def. T.J. O’Brien via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Amir Sadollah (@amirMMA) vs. Jorge Lopez (@JorgeLopezUFC) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Sadollah moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a thudding right hook to the body. >Lopez counters a right kick to the body by hitting a crisp left hand punch. >An attempted body kick misses, giving Lopez the opportunity to counter with a clean jab. >Sadollah slams a crisp right into the gloves of Lopez, but can't follow up. >Not letting up, Lopez steps in closer to pressure Sadollah into action. >Lopez comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Lopez walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Lopez avoids a jab and scores with a straight left. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A straight left from Lopez fails to land. >Not letting up, Sadollah quickly steps in closer to attack Lopez. >Sadollah slips past a left jab and counters with a nice three-punch combination. >Lopez side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a solid left jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Lopez drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Sadollah isn't buying it. >Sadollah counters a wild spinning back fist with a quick combination that ends with a scorching right cross. Lopez barely had time to cover up. >Sadollah counters a left jab with a nice left hand. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sadollah.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Lopez darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Sadollah to commit to throwing a strike. >A jab misses and Sadollah counters with a powerful right hook to the body. >An errant jab sets Lopez up to counter-strike with a clean left. >Sadollah counters a left jab by using a couple of nice shots. >Lopez looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Lopez is now standing in the pocket. >Good head movement allows Lopez to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a crisp left. >Using head movement, Lopez slips past a left jab and counters with a jab. >Sadollah lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Sadollah throws a flurry of punches but Lopez covers up well. >Slipping past a powerful straight right, Lopez counters with a straight left. >Lopez throws a left jab but Sadollah uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Slipping past a left jab, Lopez hits a straight left. >Lopez ducks under a huge right cross and counter-strikes with a solid left jab. >A left jab misses, giving Lopez the chance to hit back with a crisp left. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Lopez uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a nice left. >A left jab misses, giving Sadollah the chance to hit back with a jab. >Sadollah throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it easily. >Round two ends as time expires. >Wow, great round, that has gotten the crowd rocking. >That round goes to Lopez, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Lopez feints throwing a jab. >Sadollah moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid left. >Lopez counters a right kick to the legs with a clean jab. >Sadollah avoids a flurry of punches and hits a clean left. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >After a flurry of punches miss, Sadollah is able to strike back with a solid left jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A straight left by Sadollah keeps Lopez from advancing. >Not letting Sadollah settle at all, Lopez comes in closer. >Lopez darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Moving in closer, Lopez looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Sadollah now has Lopez standing in the pocket. >Lopez throws a left jab but Sadollah uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Sadollah slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Lopez goes down off the kick, he got caught low by the looks of things! >He signals that he will be able to continue in a moment. >The referee stops the clock and gives him a minute to recover. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A jab misses, allowing Lopez to counter-strike with a left. >Lopez is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Lopez can't close the distance, Sadollah keeps him away with strikes. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >I have to give that round to Sadollah, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Amir Sadollah def. Jorge Lopez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Nick Catone (@NickCatone) vs. Clifford Starks (@cliffordstarks1) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Starks keeps his cool as Catone throws a feint to the left. >Catone feints throwing a jab. >Catone uses a feint to get Starks off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >Starks looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Starks grapples with Catone, who made no attempt to escape. >Using his wrestling skills, Starks is trying to push Catone up against the cage. >Starks achieves it, pinning Catone to the cage. >Unable to get free, Catone is smothered up against the cage for about sixty seconds. >Starks breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Catone. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Catone avoids a body kick. >We move into the second half of this round. >Moving in closer, Starks looks like he may want to wrestle Catone. >Catone tries to single leg Starks as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. >Starks throws a left jab but Catone avoids it. >Starks looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Catone. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Starks tries to wrestle Catone backward and up against the cage. >Starks achieves it, pinning Catone to the cage. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Starks tries to dirty box Catone, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage. >With Starks stuck against the cage, Catone gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Starks stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Catone against the cage. >Starks uses a hard foot stomp. >Round one ends as time expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Starks.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Catone isn't drawn in by Starks feinting to his left. >Starks comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Catone. >Catone sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Starks is able to defend it. >Starks looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Catone. >They start grappling, Catone looks happy to engage Starks at close quarters. >Starks tries to wrestle Catone backward and up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Catone pinned to the cage. >Catone waits for Starks to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Starks now has his back to the cage. >Breathing very hard, Nick Catone is looking ragged. >With Starks stuck against the cage, Catone gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Starks digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Starks creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Catone avoids a flurry of punches. >Catone comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Catone can't get the takedown, Starks defended it well. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Moving in closer, Starks looks like he may want to wrestle Catone. >Catone tries to take down Starks as he steps in, but he blocks it. >Nick Catone looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >This could be a sign that the big weight cut he undertook is taking its toll. >Clifford Starks is looking really tired. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Starks wants to wrestle Catone. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Catone goes for a single leg, but Starks is equal to it. >The time runs out on round two. >That round certainly got the fans going. >I think Starks took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Starks slips out of the way of a jab. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Starks wants to wrestle Catone. >Catone seems happy to grapple with Starks. >Nick Catone looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Using his wrestling skills, Starks is trying to push Catone up against the cage. >Starks does it, Catone is stuck with his back to the cage. >With the cage trapping Catone, Starks gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >Starks can't get the takedown, as Catone wrestles his way into a dominant position. >Clifford Starks looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Catone has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Starks down. >Starks digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Catone loses control of Starks, who circles out and returns to the center. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Starks wants to wrestle Catone. >Catone tries to single leg Starks as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Looking tired, Starks comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Catone. >Catone tries to single leg Starks as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. >Clifford Starks looks exhausted. >A drained-looking Starks tries to close the distance between them. >Catone tries to single leg Starks as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. >A drained-looking Starks tries to close the distance between them. >Catone ends up grappling for supremacy with Starks. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Using his wrestling skills, Starks is trying to push Catone up against the cage. >Starks does it, Catone is stuck with his back to the cage. >Starks shows great control, keeping Catone pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body until the round ends. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >I have to give that round to Starks, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Clifford Starks def. Nick Catone via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Dave Herman (@davehermanmma) vs. Christian Morecraft (@christianm1986) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Using his wrestling skills, Morecraft is trying to push Herman up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Herman pinned to the cage. >Morecraft catches Herman with a knee strike to the thigh. >Smothered against the cage, Herman is stuck there, unable to do anything, for roughly sixty seconds. >Morecraft catches Herman with a knee strike to the thigh. >Morecraft smothers Herman up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for a full minute. >We move into the second half of this round. >The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. >Moving in closer, Herman looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Morecraft backs away. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Moving in closer, Herman looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Herman is now standing in the pocket. >Herman uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a great straight right that lands perfectly on the button, Morecraft is out like a light! >Dave 'Pee Wee' Herman takes the win by Knock Out!</pre><div></div> Dave Herman def. Christian Morecraft via KO (Punch) - Round 1, 4:31. Charles Oliveira (@C_Oliveira_UFC) vs. Josh Grispi (@joshgrispi) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Grispi is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick. >Grispi avoids a nice combination. >Moving in closer, Oliveira looks like he may want to wrestle Grispi. >They start grappling, Grispi looks happy to engage Oliveira at close quarters. >Oliveira is trying to muscle Grispi up against the cage. >Oliveira does it, Grispi is stuck with his back to the cage. >With Grispi stuck against the cage, Oliveira gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Grispi pulls guard. >Oliveira throws a few right hands to the body. >Grispi tries to sweep Oliveira but doesn't get anywhere. >Oliveira fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Grispi tries to ensnare an arm. >Grispi uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Grispi starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Oliveira. >He rolls Oliveira over a little...and slips behind to take the back! >Grispi attempts an armbar. >Grispi rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Oliveira pulls free and gets side control. >There's under a minute left in this round. >In side control, Oliveira throws a couple of punches designed to keep Grispi guessing. >Oliveira throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Oliveira blocks Grispi as he tries a sweep from side control. >The time runs out on round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Oliveira.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Oliveira steps in and unloads with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut. >Oliveira tries for a leg kick but Grispi moves out of range. >Grispi shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Oliveira cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Grispi attempts to pass guard. >Oliveira can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Grispi at half guard. >In half guard, Grispi throws a couple of punches designed to keep Oliveira guessing. >Oliveira attempts to guillotine Grispi from the bottom of half guard. >Grispi pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Grispi attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Oliveira tries to sweep Grispi but can't do it. >Grispi throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Oliveira attempts to grab an arm of Grispi from the bottom of half guard. >Grispi fends off Oliveira, and doesn't give up an arm. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Grispi attempts a kimura. >Oliveira stops Grispi from applying it. >The time runs out on round two. >I think Grispi took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >A left hand misses, allowing Oliveira to counter with a kick to the ribs. >Oliveira uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Grispi tries to step away from the takedown. >Oliveira can't get the takedown, Grispi was too quick to back away. >Grispi uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Oliveira to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >It looks like Oliveira is trying to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is too fast, Oliveira cannot grab the guillotine. >Grispi gets the takedown, but as soon as Oliveira hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet. >Oliveira is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Grispi. >Grispi seems happy to grapple with Oliveira. >Oliveira has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Grispi to the ground. >Oliveira gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Grispi pulls guard. >Oliveira fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Oliveira blocks an attempted sweep. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Grispi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Oliveira off of him. >Grispi doesn't allow Oliveira to smother him against the ground. >Grispi tries to ensnare an arm. >Oliveira almost falls victim to a kimura, but in the end settles for being swept into side control. >Grispi starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Oliveira. >He takes the back! >Grispi tries to ensnare Oliveira in an armbar. >Grispi gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Oliveira has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Josh Grispi!</pre><div></div> Josh Grispi def. Charles Oliveira via Submission (Armbar) - Round 3, 4:28. Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) vs. Jason MacDonald (@jaymac185) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Lawlor dodges a jab, and fires back with a punch. >Using good head movement, MacDonald slips past a punch and hits a stinging jab. >MacDonald slips past a jab and scores with a clean left jab. >MacDonald throws a right jab but Lawlor uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >MacDonald backs away to create some more space. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Lawlor has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take MacDonald to the ground. >A sweep of the legs is successful, MacDonald is floored and Lawlor has no problem getting side control. >Lawlor throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >MacDonald tries to sweep Lawlor but can't do it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Lawlor begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Lawlor mounts MacDonald. >Lawlor pounds away from the mount, and MacDonald struggles to deal with them. >Lawlor unloads with big elbows from the mount, landing several that clearly hurt MacDonald. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Lawlor pounds away with punches from the mount, hitting several big shots. >Lawlor pounds away from the mount with elbows, but MacDonald covers up and defends them well. >MacDonald tries to sweep Lawlor out of mount but can't do it. >Lawlor attempts an armbar. >MacDonald stacks up Lawlor and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. MacDonald gets side control off it. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >I think Lawlor took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >MacDonald feints rushing in, but Lawlor doesn't fall for it. >A barrage of punches miss and MacDonald strikes back with a series of quick lefts. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >MacDonald throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Lawlor covers up well. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Lawlor is trying to muscle MacDonald up against the cage. >Lawlor can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >We move into the second half of this round. >Lawlor catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, but MacDonald stuffs it. >Tom Lawlor is looking really tired. >Lawlor narrowly misses MacDonald with a left uppercut. >Not letting Lawlor settle at all, MacDonald comes in closer. >MacDonald is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, Lawlor looks happy to engage MacDonald in the pocket. >Slipping past a powerful straight left, MacDonald counters with a left hook to the body. >In the pocket, MacDonald tries to get a knock out with a scorching left cross but Lawlor covers up. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired Lawlor chooses to shoot in for a double leg on MacDonald. >MacDonald counters with a right hand that catches Lawlor flush...and he goes down! >Lawlor shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for MacDonald to make a move. >On his back, Lawlor can't do much to stop a kick to the leg. >Lawlor gets his legs swept aside, and unable to offer any defense, gets caught with an enormous right hand from MacDonald! >MacDonald gets pulled away by the referee, as Lawlor was knocked out by that one big shot! >By Knock Out, the winner is Jason MacDonald!</pre><div></div> Jason MacDonald def. Tom Lawlor via KO (Punch) - Round 2, 4:46. Donald Cerrone (@donaldcerrone) vs. Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Cerrone drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Edwards in with a feint. >Cerrone tries for a left jab but Edwards moves out of range. >Edwards looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Cerrone. >He pulls Cerrone into a grapple. >Edwards is trying to muscle Cerrone up against the cage. >Cerrone doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Cerrone looks to get some strikes in, but Edwards seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. >Edwards tries to wrestle Cerrone backward and up against the cage. >Cerrone doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple. >Cerrone comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Edwards backs away. >Cerrone steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Edwards doesn't press the issue, allowing Cerrone to circle. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Cerrone looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Cerrone moves into the pocket. >Edwards uses head movement to avoid a right jab. >Cerrone backs away to create some more space. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Edwards comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Cerrone. >To counter, Cerrone throws a huge right hook which doesn't miss by much. >Edwards is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cerrone. >He pulls Cerrone into a grapple. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >Incredibly close round, but Edwards came out just ahead on my score card.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Edwards avoids a tight combination. >Edwards is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cerrone. >Cerrone counters with a right hand that catches Edwards flush...and he goes down! >Without hesitation, Cerrone mounts his stunned opponent! >Cerrone attempts to set up an armbar on Edwards from the mount. >Edwards stacks up Cerrone and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. Edwards gets side control off it. >Edwards starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Cerrone. >Cerrone is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Cerrone is in huge trouble now, as Edwards successfully gets both hooks in. >With both hooks in, Edwards tries to flatten Cerrone out for the rear naked choke. >Cerrone doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Edwards attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Cerrone gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! >Yves 'Thugjitsu Master' Edwards takes the win by submission!</pre><div></div> Yves Edwards def. Donald Cerrone via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 2, 3:56. Igor Pokrajac (@igorpokrajac) vs. Thiago Silva (@ATTThiagoSilva) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Silva throws a barrage of big rights but Pokrajac is quick to move out of range. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Pokrajac tries to wrestle Silva backward and up against the cage. >Pokrajac doesn't manage it though, as Silva slips out of the grapple and gets away. >Silva counters a left jab by hitting a pair of jabs and a big right hook. >Silva slams a crisp right into the gloves of Pokrajac, but can't follow up. >The fight slows as Pokrajac sits back and allows Silva to circle. >Pokrajac steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Backing out of range, Pokrajac circles tentatively. >Not letting up, Silva quickly steps in closer to attack Pokrajac. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Pokrajac slips out of the way of a body kick. >Silva fakes a lunge. >Pokrajac doesn't press the issue, allowing Silva to circle. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Advancing, Silva counters a left jab by using a jab. >Silva throws out a quick left jab. >Pokrajac seems to be waiting for Silva to make a move. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >I have to give that round to Silva, but only a 10-9.</pre><div></div> Round 2: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Silva avoids a jab and scores with a stinging leg kick. >Silva feints rushing in, but Pokrajac doesn't fall for it. >Pokrajac slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. >Silva looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Pokrajac. >Pokrajac keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch. >Silva looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Pokrajac. >Silva is in the pocket, ready to attack Pokrajac. >A leg kick gets checked by Pokrajac. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to try and clinch with Pokrajac. >Silva can't get close enough to clinch, Pokrajac makes sure to keep out of range. >Advancing, Silva counters a left jab by using a sharp body kick. >Silva comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Silva is in the pocket, ready to attack Pokrajac. >Silva throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Pokrajac covers up well. >We're into the final minute of the round. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Silva steps back and creates some space. >Silva looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pokrajac. >Pokrajac uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Silva cannot get close enough to grapple. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That round goes to Silva, 10-9 on my card.</pre><div></div> Round 3: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging! >Silva hits a right uppercut, Pokrajac is laid out cold! >Thiago Silva takes the win by Knock Out!</pre><div></div> Thiago Silva def. Igor Pokrajac via KO (Punch) - Round 3, 1:18. Dustin Poirier (@DustinPoirier) vs. Chan Sung Jung (@KoreanZombieMMA) Round 1: <pre class="ipsCode"> >Jung throws a left jab but Poirier avoids it. >Jung drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Poirier in with a feint. >Poirier throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Poirier has the takedown! Jung pulls half guard. >In half guard, Poirier throws a couple of punches designed to keep Jung guessing. >Poirier attempts to arm triangle Jung from the top of half guard. >Poirier gets the arm triangle fully applied and Jung has to tap out! >Dustin Poirier takes the victory by way of submission!</pre><div></div> Dustin Poirier def. Chan Sung Jung via Submission (Arm Triangle) - Round 1, 2:00. Predictions: #HEEL 7/12 Couture=Legend 8/12 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="33345" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Fight of the Night: Jason MacDonald vs. Tom Lawlor KO of the Night: Thiago Silva Submission of the Night: Yves Edwards</div></blockquote>

damonster · March 28, 2012

UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Overeem

May 26, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

MGM Grand Garden Arena

Main Card (PPV)

Junior dos Santos ( C ) (14-1) vs. Alistair Overeem (36-11), for heavyweight title

Jon Fitch (23-4-1-1 NC) vs. Nick Diaz (26-8)

Rousimar Palhares (14-3) vs. Demian Maia (15-4)

Rick Story (13-5) vs. Mike Pierce (13-5)

George Roop (12-9-1) vs. Manny Gamburyan (11-7)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Ryan Jimmo (15-1) vs. Ricardo Arona (14-5)

Matt Mitrione (5-1) vs. Phillip De Fries (9-0-1 NC)

Jimy Hettes (10-0) vs. Javier Vasquez (16-5)

Claude Patrick (14-2) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)

Josh Ferguson (8-4) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-4)

Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) vs. Alex Soto (6-1-1)

C.J. Keith (9-0) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (12-1)

Anton Kuivanen (16-5) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-1)

HEEL · March 28, 2012

Main Card (PPV)

Junior dos Santos ( C ) (14-1) vs. Alistair Overeem (36-11), for heavyweight title

Jon Fitch (23-4-1-1 NC) vs. Nick Diaz (26-8)

Rousimar Palhares (14-3) vs. Demian Maia (15-4)

Rick Story (13-5) vs. Mike Pierce (13-5)

George Roop (12-9-1) vs. Manny Gamburyan (11-7)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Ryan Jimmo (15-1) vs. Ricardo Arona (14-5)

Matt Mitrione (5-1) vs. Phillip De Fries (9-0-1 NC)

Jimy Hettes (10-0) vs. Javier Vasquez (16-5)

Claude Patrick (14-2) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)

Josh Ferguson (8-4) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-4)

Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) vs. Alex Soto (6-1-1)

C.J. Keith (9-0) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (12-1)

Anton Kuivanen (16-5) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-1)

Aldenvdk · March 29, 2012

Main Card (PPV)

Junior dos Santos ( C ) (14-1) vs. Alistair Overeem (36-11), for heavyweight title

Jon Fitch (23-4-1-1 NC) vs. Nick Diaz (26-8)

Rousimar Palhares (14-3) vs. Demian Maia (15-4)

Rick Story (13-5) vs. Mike Pierce (13-5)

George Roop (12-9-1) vs. Manny Gamburyan (11-7)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Ryan Jimmo (15-1) vs. Ricardo Arona (14-5)

Matt Mitrione (5-1) vs. Phillip De Fries (9-0-1 NC)

Jimy Hettes (10-0) vs. Javier Vasquez (16-5)

Claude Patrick (14-2) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)

Josh Ferguson (8-4) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-4)

Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) vs. Alex Soto (6-1-1)

C.J. Keith (9-0) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (12-1)

Anton Kuivanen (16-5) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-1)

thefireballkid93 · March 29, 2012

Main Card (PPV)

Junior dos Santos ( C ) (14-1) vs. Alistair Overeem (36-11), for heavyweight title

Jon Fitch (23-4-1-1 NC) vs. Nick Diaz (26-8)

Rousimar Palhares (14-3) vs. Demian Maia (15-4)

Rick Story (13-5) vs. Mike Pierce (13-5)

George Roop (12-9-1) vs. Manny Gamburyan (11-7)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Ryan Jimmo (15-1) vs. Ricardo Arona (14-5)

Matt Mitrione (5-1) vs. Phillip De Fries (9-0-1 NC)

Jimy Hettes (10-0) vs. Javier Vasquez (16-5)

Claude Patrick (14-2) vs. Carlo Prater (30-10-1)

Josh Ferguson (8-4) vs. Chris Cariaso (12-4)

Johnny Bedford (18-9-1) vs. Alex Soto (6-1-1)

C.J. Keith (9-0) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (12-1)

Anton Kuivanen (16-5) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (6-1)

damonster · March 30, 2012

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Matches to make following UFC on Fuel TV 3

by Eric Stockton.

With UFC on Fuel TV 3: Poirier vs. Jung done, it’s time to look at matches to make after the event.

Charles Oliveira vs. Rani Yahya- Two of the best submission grapplers in the division, Oliveira and Yahya would be good fights for each other as they are currently stuck in a position where they are good enough to beat low level fighters, however when given a top level fighter they lose, so why not see who can make the next jump.

Josh Grispi vs. Cole Miller- Another two of the best submission grapplers, a bout between Grispi and Miller could be an exciting one as both look for submissions the whole fight.

Tom Lawlor vs. Clifford Starks- Being an exciting fighter in the UFC Lawlor has not been as successful as his personality and could be used as a test for up and coming fighters, like Starks who won his second UFC fight tonight.

Jason MacDonald vs. Winner of McGee/Miller- One of the best ground fighters in the middleweight division, MacDonald has been good or bad in his last few fights and could be used as a high-level gate keeper, however for right now he should be used as a contender and giving him the winner of McGee and Miller will help the UFC see who is ready to fight higher top level fighters.

Donald Cerrone vs. Anthony Pettis- Cerrone is one of the best lightweights in the UFC, however is currently not doing as good as he did last year. Having a good striking game and ground game, Cerrone is a dangerous threat against anyone in the UFC. A good opponent for Cerrone, who is as equally as dangerous, is Pettis who has a great striking game and an underrated ground game. With both fighters being from the WEC and being exciting, this fight should provide fireworks.

Yves Edwards vs. Jim Miller- Edwards has had mixed success as of lately, getting KO’d by Stout, then getting a TKO victory, then losing via unanimous decision to Tony Ferguson and now getting a submission victory over Cerrone. Another fighter in the UFC lightweight division has had a mixed of success as of lately, is Jim Miller who lost to Henderson, then beat Guillard and has now lost to Diaz, so a fight between the two fighters could be good.

Igor Pokrajac vs. Stanislav Nedkov- Stanislav Nedkov made a huge impression on everyone in his UFC debut, and since then has not fought, so why not have him fight Pokrajac who is a gate keeper at best and another eastern European fighter.

Thiago Silva vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira- Two of the best light heavyweight striker, Silva and Lil’ Nog can knock anyone out at any time and should these two fight, it would be a fight to see who can hit the harder shot first.

Dustin Poirier vs. Winner of Aldo/Hatsu- If Hatsu was unable to compete in the Brazil event, Jung was going to replace him, however Hatsu was able to compete so Jung then faced Poirier, with Poirier submitting Jung within the first round, so why not give this rapidly rising star a title shot after beating the number 2 contender.

Chan Sung Jung vs. Dennis Siver- Jung is a striker and can’t handle anyone on the ground that is good, so why not give Jung a fight with Siver that is sure to give fireworks from the moment the ref tells them to get it on to the last bell.

HEEL · March 31, 2012

I think Cerrone/Pettis and Jung/Siver are the matches I'd most like to see out of those, Sliva vs. Rogerio Nogueira would also be a decent fight imo.

damonster · April 12, 2012

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UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Overeem live play-by-play and results.

by Tony Wanamaker.

Anton Kuivanen (@AntonKuivanen) vs. Yoislandy Izquierdo (@YoislandyMMA)

Round 1:

 >Kuivanen drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Kuivanen comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Izquierdo.
>Not wanting to grapple, Izquierdo uses strikes to keep Kuivanen at a distance.
>Kuivanen avoids a flurry of punches.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Kuivanen.
>Izquierdo sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Izquierdo saw it coming and got out of range.
>A flicked jab from Izquierdo only finds gloves.
>It seems that Kuivanen is happy to let Izquierdo circle for the moment.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Kuivanen comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Izquierdo.
>Kuivanen eats a stiff counter right cross and almost goes down!
>Moving forward, Izquierdo counters a left jab with a flurry of small strikes.
>Izquierdo counters a left jab by using a vicious leg kick.
>Kuivanen looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Izquierdo is pulled into a grapple.
>Kuivanen is trying to muscle Izquierdo up against the cage.
>Kuivanen manages it, and controls Izquierdo up against the cage.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Kuivanen smothers Izquierdo up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds.
>Izquierdo wrestles back against Kuivanen, turning him around so that he now 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 Izquierdo.

Round 2:

 >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Izquierdo fires off a barrage of big right hands, forcing Kuivanen to step back.
>Izquierdo avoids a jab and scores with a couple of hard rights!
>Kuivanen might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet!
>Kuivanen is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big rights!
>Izquierdo moves in quickly, kneeling beside Kuivanen and starting to hammer down with punches!
>Izquierdo unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Kuivanen.
>With punches raining down, Kuivanen can only pull Izquierdo down into side control to survive.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Izquierdo gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Kuivanen time to stand too.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Izquierdo the opportunity to counter with a vicious leg kick.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>Kuivanen comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Kuivanen eats a stiff counter right cross and almost goes down!
>Kuivanen counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, getting it! Izquierdo pulls guard.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>In guard, Kuivanen throws a couple of punches designed to keep Izquierdo guessing.
>Kuivanen throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That was a fun round to watch.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Izquierdo.

Round 3:

 >Kuivanen steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint.
>Kuivanen uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Izquierdo to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Kuivanen gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Breathing very hard, Yoislandy Izquierdo is looking ragged.
>Izquierdo counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek.
>A speculative right hand from Kuivanen doesn't find a home.
>Izquierdo doesn't press the issue, allowing Kuivanen to circle.
>Kuivanen comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Izquierdo tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Izquierdo avoided Kuivanen.
>Kuivanen circles, looking for an opening.
>Izquierdo doesn't press the issue, allowing Kuivanen to circle.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Moving in closer, Kuivanen looks like he may want to wrestle Izquierdo.
>Kuivanen can't get near enough to engage, Izquierdo uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Kuivanen looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Izquierdo.
>Kuivanen is in the pocket, ready to attack Izquierdo.
>Standing in the pocket, Kuivanen chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Izquierdo.
>Izquierdo is too quick, and manages to hit Kuivanen with a good clean left jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Izquierdo the opportunity to counter with a nice jab.
>A left hand misses, allowing Izquierdo to counter with a nice left hand.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That round goes to Izquierdo, 10-9 on my card.

Yoislandy Izquierdo def. Anton Kuivanen via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

C.J. Keith (@CJKeithUFC) vs. Bernardo Magalhaes (@BernardoTrekko)

Round 1:

 >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Magalhaes avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice left hand.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>A big right misses, giving Magalhaes the chance to counter with a solid punch.
>Magalhaes slips past a jab and scores with a nice left.
>Using head movement, Keith slips past a left jab and counters with a nice left.
>Keith tries for a left jab but Magalhaes uses head movement to avoid it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Keith steps back and creates some space.
>Magalhaes throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Keith.
>Keith attempts to avoid Magalhaes as he shoots in.
>Keith avoids the takedown attempt.
>Magalhaes slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Magalhaes throws a feint.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Keith tries for a left jab but Magalhaes moves out of range.
>Magalhaes moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Backing out of range, Keith circles tentatively.
>Magalhaes quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Magalhaes.

Round 2:

 >Magalhaes slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Magalhaes steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint.
>Magalhaes swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Magalhaes swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.
>Keith is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Magalhaes counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Keith is forced to pull guard.
>Keith is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Magalhaes off of him.
>In guard, Magalhaes begins working to pass to side control.
>Keith comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Magalhaes in guard.
>Keith uses his legs to push Magalhaes back, and tries to scramble for position.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>The scramble results in Keith being on his back pulling half guard.
>Magalhaes fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Keith tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Magalhaes doesn't allow it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Magalhaes begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Keith tries to break free and scramble for position, but Magalhaes keeps him trapped.
>Magalhaes throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>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'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Magalhaes.

Round 3:

 >Magalhaes swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.
>Keith does some damage with a barrage of big rights on Magalhaes.
>Magalhaes swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Magalhaes springs forward, trying to surprise Keith and grab one of his legs!
>Able to secure a leg, Magalhaes tries to lock in a kneebar but Keith is able to defend against it.
>Unable to stop falling backward as a result of the submission attempt, Keith has to pull guard.
>Magalhaes stands out of guard, but remains holding the feet to prevent up-kicks.
>On his back, Keith watches as Magalhaes comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Keith tries to get free, but Magalhaes is able to secure side control.
>Magalhaes gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Keith time to stand too.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Keith to fire back with a jab.
>Keith comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Keith is in the pocket, ready to attack Magalhaes.
>Always alert, Magalhaes uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands.
>Magalhaes backs away to create some more space.
>Keith is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Keith cannot get close enough to the elusive Magalhaes.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Keith looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Magalhaes.
>Backing off, Magalhaes makes sure to keep out of range.
>Magalhaes dives forward, trying to grab a leg!
>The attempt doesn't work, Keith got out of range too quickly.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Keith.

Bernardo Magalhaes def. C.J. Keith via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Johnny Bedford (@BrutalBedford) vs. Alex Soto (@sotomma)

Round 1:

 >Bedford counters a right jab by using a crisp left hand punch.
>Soto slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a jab.
>Soto shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Bedford tries to avoid Soto.
>Soto can't get the takedown, Bedford was too quick to back away.
>Soto hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Bedford quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Bedford drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Soto in with a feint.
>Bedford is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Bedford can't close the distance, Soto keeps him away with strikes.
>Soto chooses to shoot in on Bedford.
>A counter left hand catches Soto above the eye.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Wanting to take it to the ground, Soto attempts to drag Bedford down into his guard.
>The attempt doesn't work, Bedford blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result.
>Bedford tries to use some dirty boxing, but Soto uses his wrestling skills to smother him.
>Bedford uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Soto as they grapple.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Soto chooses to shoot in on Bedford.
>Bedford counters with a left jab that catches Soto hard.
>Bedford looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Soto.
>Soto snaps off a strong right jab as a counter, but it only finds the gloves.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bedford.

Round 2:

 >A left jab misses and Soto counters with a left body kick.
>Bedford feints going high, but Soto doesn't buy it.
>Bedford counters a wayward low left kick with a left jab to the cheek.
>Soto just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Soto comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Bedford counters with a left jab that catches Soto hard.
>An errant jab sets Bedford up to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch.
>Moving in closer, Bedford looks like he may want to wrestle Soto.
>Soto fires off a left hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Bedford.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Soto covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a right jab to the cheek.
>Bedford avoids a jab and scores with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross.
>A left jab misses and Soto counters with a swift left kick to the leg.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Moving in closer, Bedford looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Bedford is in the pocket, ready to attack Soto.
>Bedford looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Soto.
>Soto ends up grappling for supremacy with Bedford.
>From the grapple, Bedford tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Soto is alert and smothers them quickly.
>From the grapple, Bedford tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Soto is alert and smothers them quickly.
>The time runs out on round two.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Soto 10-9.

Round 3:

 >Soto counters a one-two combination with a solid right.
>Soto counters a left jab with a kick to the ribs.
>Soto steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Bedford avoids a leg kick and scores with a quick series of punches.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Soto.
>Bedford sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Bedford avoids the takedown attempt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Bedford an opening to score with a straight left.
>Bedford looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Bedford walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Soto throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Bedford gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Soto throws a few left hands to the body.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Soto attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Bedford is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Soto firmly in guard.
>Bedford tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Soto.
>Johnny Bedford is breathing very hard.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Soto.

Alex Soto def. Johnny Bedford via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

Josh Ferguson (@fergusonbros) vs. Chris Cariaso (@chriscariasomma)

Round 1:

 >Advancing, Ferguson counters a right jab by using a stinging left jab.
>Ferguson swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cariaso to fire back with a barrage of big left hands!
>Using good head movement, Ferguson ducks under a punch and scores with a nice left.
>Ferguson lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left jab.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Ferguson attempts to pick Cariaso up for a slam.
>Cariaso has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Ferguson ends up in guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Ferguson tries to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Ferguson looks to get past the half guard.
>Ferguson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Cariaso bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cariaso ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Ferguson tries to lock Cariaso into an arm triangle.
>Cariaso defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Ferguson.

Round 2:

 >Cariaso counters a left jab by using a quick series of punches.
>Cariaso tries for a leg kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
>Ferguson steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Cariaso glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Time slips away as Ferguson doesn't press Cariaso, allowing him to circle.
>Cariaso counters a wayward left jab with a nice right hand.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Ferguson misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Cariaso presses in closer to attack.
>Ferguson slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Ferguson steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>A weak left kick is countered by Ferguson with a left jab to the cheek.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Ferguson avoids a body kick.
>Ferguson counters an errant right jab with a barrage of big right hands!
>The time runs out on round two.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Cariaso 10-9.

Round 3:

 >Ferguson moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Cariaso avoids a quick jab and hits a picture-perfect left roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Ferguson avoids a flurry of punches and hits two big right hands!
>Ferguson slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a solid left jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Cariaso hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Ferguson.
>A low kick is checked by Ferguson.
>Ferguson circles away, creating some distance between them.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Ferguson the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A left hand misses, allowing Cariaso to counter with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Breathing very hard, Chris Cariaso is looking ragged.
>Cariaso slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>Josh Ferguson is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes.
>A left hand misses, allowing Cariaso to counter with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Ferguson avoids a low kick.
>Cariaso counters a left jab by hitting a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>There is no doubt that the damage has added up and Josh Ferguson has an injured leg.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Cariaso, but only a 10-9.

Chris Cariaso def. Josh Ferguson via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

Claude Patrick (@claudetheprince) vs. Carlo Prater (@TheOneMMA)

Round 1:

 >Prater slips out of the way of a jab.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Prater the opportunity to counter with a solid left.
>Prater looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Patrick.
>Prater gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Prater slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Prater comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Patrick.
>Prater grabs Patrick and pulls him into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Prater is trying to push Patrick up against the cage.
>Patrick doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Clinched with Prater, Patrick looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown is successful, Prater pulls half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Patrick tries to ensnare Prater in an arm triangle.
>Prater defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Prater looks to scramble for position.
>Patrick ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Prater punches down at Patrick, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Prater looks to get past the guard.
>Prater isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Prater gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.
>Prater wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Patrick.

Round 2:

 >An errant jab sets Patrick up to counter-strike with a barrage of hard punches!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Patrick comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Patrick.
>The takedown is completed, Prater is on his back and pulls half guard.
>Patrick looks to get past the half guard.
>Patrick struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Prater uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Prater tries for a left jab but Patrick moves out of range.
>Moving forward, Patrick counters a left jab with a crisp jab.
>Prater tries for a left jab but Patrick moves out of range.
>Prater circles as he plans his next move.
>Patrick steps in to put some pressure on.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Patrick shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Prater cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>The clock runs down as Prater is being smothered against the ground by Patrick.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Patrick.

Round 3:

 >Prater steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Patrick avoids a jab.
>Patrick shoots in for a takedown.
>Prater sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Patrick doesn't get the takedown, Prater avoided it.
>Prater glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Patrick steps in to put some pressure on.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Patrick comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Patrick is in the pocket, ready to attack Prater.
>Standing in the pocket, Patrick chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Prater.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Patrick.
>Prater cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Claude Patrick is looking really tired.
>Patrick looks to get past the guard.
>Prater is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Patrick firmly in guard.
>Prater grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Patrick from the bottom of the guard.
>Patrick doesn't let Prater get it.
>Carlo Prater is looking really tired.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Patrick starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Patrick struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Prater attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Patrick blocks the triangle attempt.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Patrick.

Claude Patrick def. Carlo Prater via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Jimy Hettes (@jimhettes) vs. Javier Vasquez (@javiershowtime)

Round 1:

 >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Vazquez tries to take Hettes down.
>He has the takedown! Hettes pulls guard.
>Vazquez smothers Hettes with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Vazquez lies on top of Hettes, basically smothering him.
>The clock runs down as Hettes is being smothered against the ground by Vazquez.
>Vazquez throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Vazquez throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Hettes raises his legs and tries to get Vazquez into a triangle choke.
>In a show of great skill, Vazquez spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Vazquez attempts to roll Hettes slightly and take his back.
>He shows excellent control to move Hettes over and take his back.
>Hettes is in huge trouble now, as Vazquez successfully gets both hooks in.
>Vazquez attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Hettes defends himself well against the choke.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Vazquez, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Vazquez gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Hettes has to tap out!
>Javier Vazquez takes the victory by way of submission!

Javier Vazquez def. Jimy Hettes via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 1, 4:57.

Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) vs. Phillip De Fries (@phildefriesmma)

Round 1:

 >De Fries avoids a left kick to the body and hits a clean left.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing De Fries to fire back with a solid left jab.
>De Fries throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Mitrione tries to time a counter left hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is successful, Mitrione couldn't quite stay on his feet.
>The takedown leaves Mitrione seated with his back pressed against the cage.
>De Fries fires away with right hands, but Mitrione controls his opponent's posture well and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Using the cage for support, Mitrione manages to stand up, bringing De Fries up too.
>De Fries tries to take Mitrione down.
>De Fries gets the takedown! Mitrione pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Mitrione is being smothered against the ground by De Fries.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>De Fries begins trying to pass the guard.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>De Fries looks to roll Mitrione slightly and slip behind.
>De Fries takes the back, Mitrione couldn't stop it.
>Mitrione is in increasing trouble, as De Fries gets both hooks in.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>De Fries, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Mitrione gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>The winner, by submission; Philip De Fries!

Philip De Fries def. Matt Mitrione via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) - Round 1, 4:37.

Ryan Jimmo (@RyanJimmo) vs. Ricardo Arona (@Aronamma)

Round 1:

 >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Jimmo lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Jimmo throws a flurry of punches but Arona covers up well.
>Using head movement, Jimmo slips past a left jab and counters with a solid punch.
>Arona dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left.
>A left jab misses, giving Jimmo the chance to hit back with a series of big right hands, putting Arona down on the ground!
>Arona, stunned, is mounted!
>Jimmo fires away with big punches, but Arona covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Arona tries to move Jimmo out of mount but can't.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Jimmo pounds away from the mount, but Arona covers up and defends them well.
>Arona tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Jimmo.
>Jimmo pounds away from the mount, but Arona covers up and defends them well.
>Arona tries to move Jimmo out of mount but can't.
>Jimmo tries to ensnare Arona in an armbar.
>Arona rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Arona fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Arona blocks Jimmo as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>Arona attempts to roll Jimmo slightly and take his back.
>He shows excellent control to move Jimmo over and take his back.
>The time runs out on round one.
>I think Jimmo took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2:

 >Arona suddenly dives at the feet of Jimmo, trying to grab a leg!
>Jimmo avoids the dive, keeping his legs out of range.
>Arona darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Arona tries to take Jimmo down.
>The takedown is completed, Jimmo is on his back and pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Arona successfully keeps Jimmo stuck against the ground.
>Arona is trying to pass guard.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Arona attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Jimmo.
>Jimmo stops Arona from hooking a leg.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Jimmo looks to scramble for position.
>Jimmo ends up in guard.
>Jimmo tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Arona doesn't allow it.
>Arona attempts an omoplata on Jimmo from the bottom of the guard.
>Jimmo doesn't allow the omoplata to be completed, but does have to let Arona get behind him.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Arona rolls Jimmo out of turtle position and into side control.
>Arona attempts to move to mount.
>Jimmo doesn't let Arona get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Ricardo Arona looks very tired out there.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>I think Arona took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3:

 >Arona steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Jimmo feints left and then throws a vicious right uppercut, narrowly missing Arona.
>Jimmo avoids a quick jab and hits a clever combination ending in a big right hook.
>Arona, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown.
>Arona gets caught with a right hook though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Jimmo comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Arona tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Ryan Jimmo looks very tired out there.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Jimmo tries for a right body kick but Arona moves out of range.
>Arona chooses to move forward and try to take Jimmo down.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Arona.
>Arona drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Jimmo to stay upright, the takedown is completed!
>The takedown leaves Jimmo seated with his back pressed against the cage.
>Arona starts trying to get Jimmo on his back so that he can gain a better position.
>Arona shifts his position brilliantly to get mount!
>Ricardo Arona looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy.
>Arona fires away with big elbows, but Jimmo covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Arona maintains control, despite Jimmo trying to wriggle free.
>Ryan Jimmo looks very, very tired.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Arona attempts an armbar.
>Arona gets the armbar fully applied, but too late - the round ends!
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Arona.

Ricardo Arona def. Ryan Jimmo via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

George Roop (@GeorgeRoop) vs. Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan)

Round 1:

 >Suddenly, Gamburyan dives forward and tries to grab a leg!
>Gamburyan gets hold of a leg, but Roop pounds on him with punches and is eventually able to pull free.
>As a result of that, Gamburyan is left turtled up at the feet of Roop.
>Roop looks to unload with some big right hands, but Gamburyan gets back to his feet before too many land.
>Roop counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab.
>Gamburyan sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, tries to execute a judo-style trip, but Roop is able to block it.
>Roop looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Gamburyan.
>Gamburyan seems happy to engage with Roop in the pocket.
>Roop backs away from Gamburyan, creating some space between them.
>Roop scores cleanly with three big right hands in quick succession.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Roop hits a series of quick, sharp punches.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Gamburyan looks to take Roop down by setting up a judo throw.
>Roop is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!
>Gamburyan tries to control Roop against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Roop tries to ensnare Gamburyan in a triangle.
>The triangle is deeply applied, Gamburyan has to tap before he is put to sleep!
>George Roop takes the win by submission!

George Roop def. Manny Gamburyan via Submission (Triangle) - Round 1, 4:29.

Rick Story (@Rick_Story) vs. Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170)

Round 1:

 >Pierce avoids a barrage of big left hands.
>Story avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Story throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Pierce to wrestle Story down to the ground instead! Story pulls guard.
>Pierce lies on top of Story, basically smothering him.
>Pierce is trying to pass guard.
>Story is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Pierce firmly in guard.
>Story grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Pierce from the bottom of the guard.
>Pierce blocks the attempt.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Pierce lies on top of Story, basically smothering him.
>Pierce begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Pierce leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Story.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Pierce is trying to pass guard.
>Pierce gets past, but Story stops him at half guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pierce.

Round 2:

 >Pierce counters a wayward right jab with a stinging left jab.
>Moving forward, Pierce counters a series of wayward big punches with a nice jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Story.
>The takedown doesn't work, Pierce stuffed it.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Story the opportunity to counter with a jab.
>Story looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Pierce.
>Pierce seems happy to engage with Story in the pocket.
>Story shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Story can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Pierce up against the cage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Story looks for a foot stomp but Pierce takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Pierce looks for a foot stomp, but Story is fighting too hard and it makes it impossible to balance properly to deliver the strike.
>Pierce looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Story fights it every inch of the way.
>Story wrestles back against Pierce, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Story smothers Pierce up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Pierce, 10-9.

Round 3:

 >Advancing, Story counters a left jab by using a couple of hard lefts!
>Pierce might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet!
>Story fires off a barrage of big left hands, knocking Pierce down!
>Story senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Story pounds away with punches and Pierce is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee jumps in and saves Pierce from taking any more shots!
>The winner, by TKO; Rick Story!

Rick Story def. Mike Pierce via TKO (Strikes) - Round 3, 0:53.

Rousimar Palhares (@ToquinhoMMA) vs. Demian Maia (@demianmaia)

Round 1:

 >Palhares tries for a left jab but Maia moves out of range.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Maia an opening to score with a flurry of quick punches.
>Maia shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Palhares has to pull guard.
>Maia tries to control Palhares against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Palhares pulls Maia close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
>Maia tries to control Palhares against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Palhares grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Maia from the bottom of the guard.
>Maia blocks the attempt.
>Maia is trying to pass guard.
>Maia struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Palhares tries to ensnare Maia in a guillotine.
>Maia blocks it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Maia starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Palhares is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Maia firmly in guard.
>Palhares smothers Maia with close control, stopping him from posturing up.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Maia drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Palhares in with a feint.
>Maia shoots in for a takedown.
>Palhares attempts to avoid Maia as he shoots in.
>He has the takedown! Palhares pulls guard.
>Maia begins trying to pass the guard.
>Palhares keeps his guard secure.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Maia.

Round 2:

 >Palhares feints rushing in for a takedown, but withdraws.
>Moving in closer, Palhares looks like he may want to wrestle Maia.
>Palhares is surprised by a countering right jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second.
>A right hand misses, allowing Palhares to counter with a left.
>Moving in closer, Palhares looks like he may want to wrestle Maia.
>He pulls Maia into a grapple.
>Palhares is looking to muscle Maia back against the cage.
>Palhares does it, Maia is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Showing his ability to exert control, Palhares smothers Maia up against the cage for about thirty seconds, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Palhares tries to take Maia down.
>Palhares gets the takedown! Maia pulls half guard.
>Palhares throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Maia attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Maia gets a guillotine but cannot get Palhares to tap out!
>It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Palhares to breathe.
>Maia finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt.
>Palhares wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard.
>Maia reaches up and tries to lock Palhares in a guillotine.
>The choke is applied, Palhares has no option but to tap out!
>Demian Maia takes the victory by way of submission!

Demian Maia def. Rousimar Palhares via Submission (Guillotine) - Round 2, 4:33.

Jon Fitch (@jonfitchdotnet) vs. Nick Diaz (@nickdiaz209)

Round 1:

 >Advancing, Fitch counters a right jab by using a solid left jab.
>Diaz throws a right jab but Fitch avoids it.
>A wayward low right kick allows Diaz to hit a crisp right hand punch.
>Fitch steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Fitch looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Diaz.
>Fitch is now standing in the pocket.
>Diaz slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches to sting Fitch.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Fitch throws a right jab but Diaz uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Fitch backs away to create some more space.
>Diaz swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.
>Fitch looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Diaz backs away.
>Moving in closer, Diaz looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Diaz cannot get close enough to the elusive Fitch.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Diaz avoids a jab.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Diaz.

Round 2:

 >Diaz avoids a jab.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Diaz throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Fitch tries to avoid Diaz.
>Diaz can't get the takedown, Fitch was too quick to back away.
>Diaz looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Fitch backs away.
>Moving in closer, Fitch looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Fitch is in the pocket, ready to attack Diaz.
>Diaz uses head movement to cause a right jab to sail harmlessly by.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Diaz comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Diaz can't take Fitch off his feet, so settles for pushing him up against the cage instead.
>Diaz pins Fitch up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.
>Diaz smothers Fitch against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>With Fitch stuck against the cage, Diaz tries to complete a takedown.
>Diaz tries hard but cannot get Fitch off of his feet.
>Fitch tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Diaz attempts to wrestle Fitch to the ground.
>Fitch will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Diaz.
>A whizzer almost allows Fitch to create enough space to get free, but Diaz shuts that opportunity down.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.
>I have to give that round to Diaz, but only a 10-9.

Round 3:

 >An errant jab sets Diaz up to counter-strike with a jab.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Fitch drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Diaz in with a feint.
>Fitch looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Fitch walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Diaz chooses to shoot in on Fitch.
>Fitch sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Fitch avoids the takedown attempt.
>Diaz doesn't get drawn in as Fitch feints a kick.
>Fitch feints left, then right.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Fitch throws a left jab but Diaz avoids it.
>Fitch throws a barrage of big right hands after using a feint to trick Diaz into committing to a strike, but he moves out of range just in time.
>Fitch is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Diaz uses strikes to keep Fitch away.
>Diaz doesn't get drawn in as Fitch feints a kick.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>A jab misses and Diaz counters with a superb combination of right hook to the body and a big left cross.
>Fitch comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Fitch can't close the distance, Diaz keeps him away with strikes.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Diaz.

Nick Diaz def. Jon Fitch via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Junior dos Santos (@junior_cigano) vs. Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem)

Round 1:

 >A tight combination narrowly misses Overeem and allow him to counter-strike with a hard right kick to the legs.
>dos Santos steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Moving in closer, Overeem looks like he may want to wrestle dos Santos.
>He pulls dos Santos into a grapple.
>Overeem tries to get dos Santos into a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has dos Santos in trouble.
>From the Muay Thai clinch, dos Santos eats a big elbow.
>Overeem loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives dos Santos the opportunity to wrestle free.
>There's a takedown attempt from dos Santos.
>Overeem tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Overeem saw it coming and got out of range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Overeem looks like he may want to try and clinch with dos Santos.
>dos Santos is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Overeem hits a vicious knee to the face! dos Santos crumples to the ground, out cold!
>Alistair Overeem takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Alistair Overeem def. Junior dos Santos via KO (Knee) - Round 1, 3:26.

Predictions:

#HEEL 6/13

Aldenvdk 8/13

Thefireballkid93 7/13

Fight of the Night: Matt Mitrione vs. Phillip De Fries
KO of the Night: Alistair Overeem
Submission of the Night: Demian Maia

damonster · April 12, 2012

UFC 147: Silva vs. Sonnen II

June 16, 2012

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Morumbi Stadium

Main Card (PPV)

Anderson Silva ( C ) (31-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (27-11-1) 2, for middleweight title

Jose Aldo ( C ) (21-1) vs. Hatsu Hioki (26-4-2), for featherweight title

Vitor Belfort (21-9) vs. Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1-1 NC) 2

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (37-7-1-1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (16-7)

Edson Barboza (10-0) vs. Melvin Guillard (29-10-2-1 NC)

Mauricio Rua (20-6) vs. Brandon Vera (12-5-1 NC)

Erick Silva (13-2-1 NC) vs. Dan Hardy (23-10)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Thiago Tavares (17-4-1) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2)

Diego Brandao (14-7) vs. Max Holloway (4-1)

Antonio Silva (16-3) vs. Stipe Miocic (7-1)

Caio Magalhaes (5-0) vs. James Te Huna (13-6)

Ednaldo Oliveira (12-1-1 NC) vs. Jon Olav Einemo (6-3)

Antonio Braga Neto (7-1-1 NC) vs. Chris Camozzi (16-5)

Carlos Eduardo Rocha (9-1) vs. Mark Scanlon (7-2)

Cristiano Marcello (12-3) vs. Ramsey Nijem (5-2)

Alexandre Pantoja (9-0) vs. Isao Hirose (9-4-3)

HEEL · April 13, 2012

Main Card (PPV)

Anderson Silva ( C ) (31-4) vs. Chael Sonnen (27-11-1) 2, for middleweight title

Jose Aldo ( C ) (21-1) vs. Hatsu Hioki (26-4-2), for featherweight title

Vitor Belfort (21-9) vs. Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1-1 NC) 2

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (37-7-1-1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (16-7)

Edson Barboza (10-0) vs. Melvin Guillard (29-10-2-1 NC)

Mauricio Rua (20-6) vs. Brandon Vera (12-5-1 NC)

Erick Silva (13-2-1 NC) vs. Dan Hardy (23-10)

Preliminary Card (FX)

Thiago Tavares (17-4-1) vs. Kamal Shalorus (7-2-2)

Diego Brandao (14-7) vs. Max Holloway (4-1)

Antonio Silva (16-3) vs. Stipe Miocic (7-1)

Caio Magalhaes (5-0) vs. James Te Huna (13-6)

Ednaldo Oliveira (12-1-1 NC) vs. Jon Olav Einemo (6-3)

Antonio Braga Neto (7-1-1 NC) vs. Chris Camozzi (16-5)

Carlos Eduardo Rocha (9-1) vs. Mark Scanlon (7-2)

Cristiano Marcello (12-3) vs. Ramsey Nijem (5-2)

Alexandre Pantoja (9-0) vs. Isao Hirose (9-4-3)

damonster · April 15, 2012

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Matches to make following UFC 146

by Eric Stockton.

With UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Overeem done, it’s time to look at matches to make after the event.

George Roop vs. Eric Wisely- Eric Wisely is a rising prospect with an evolving game, however he could use a small step up in competition and that could come against George Roop who is a good all-around fighter, however he has a lot of holes and will not be getting a title shot soon, so a fight with a young prospect could help the UFC how well this prospect is.

Rousimar Palhares vs. Jason MacDonald- Palhares is one of the best BJJ fighters in the UFC, however he lost to Maia, in a fight that showed who was the better BJJ fighter. That fight could show that Palhares is not good with high-level BJJ guys, so a fight with MacDonald could help prove that or not.

Demian Maia vs. Loser of Silva/Sonnen- Maia has fought both of these guys before, beating Sonnen but losing horribly to Silva. So a fight between the loser of Silva and Sonnen could see who deserves to get a chance at another title shot and who doesn’t.

Jon Fitch vs. Martin Kampmann- Kampmann has been stuck at a spot in the welterweight division for a while now, doing enough to get a victory in some minds, yet loses or wins the fight. A fight with him and Fitch, who lost tonight could help bring one of these fighters back on track.

Nick Diaz vs. Josh Koscheck- Diaz was able to beat Fitch after his lost to Condit and should be given a fight with another top welterweight in Koscheck, and if these two were to fight we would have a war on our hands, inside and out of the octagon.

Junior dos Santos vs. Daniel Cormier- JDS lost to Overeem, Cormier lost to Barnett, why not have these two fighters meet.

Alistair Overeem vs. Josh Barnett- Winning the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix, gave Barnett a title shot against the winner of Overeem and JDS, with the winner being Overeem, so these two will be fighting next, unless there is an injury.

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