UFC Undisputed

rodrigoviolim · March 13, 2013

UFC Ranking - June 2014

rodrigoviolim · March 13, 2013

UFC Announces cards in August

UFC 185: Pacquiao vs. Hioki

UFC 185: Pacquiao vs. Hioki

Date: August 2, 2014

Venue: American Airlines Arena

Local: Miami, Florida, USA

Main Event

Featherweight Championship Bout: © Manny Pacquiao (3-0) vs. (#1) Hatsu Hioki (29-5-2)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Nick Diaz (29-9) vs. (#4) Johny Hendricks (17-2)

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (19-6) vs. Tim Boetsch (18-7)

Lightweight Bout: Diego Sanchez (24-8) vs. Evan Dunham (16-5)

Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Joe Soto (15-2) vs. (#5) Raphael Assunçao (21-5)

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard (12-3-1-1 NC) vs. Danny Castillo (17-6)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Chris Leben (28-11) vs. Joe Riggs (40-15-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Wagner Prado (11-1-1 NC) vs. Igor Pokrajac (26-11)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (15-8) vs. Shawn Jordan (15-6)

Lightweight Bout: Henry Martinez (9-3) vs. Patrick Freire (11-5)

Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stephens (21-10) vs. Renee Forte (8-3)

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia (16-11-1) vs. Myles Merola (10-7)

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UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee

UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee

Date: August 16, 2014

Venue: IGI Stadium

Local: New Delhi, India

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Roy Nelson (21-8) vs. (#2) Todd Duffee (12-2)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Mike Thomas Brown (27-10) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (14-5)

TUF India Bantamweight Final

Bantamweight Bout: Hardeep Singh (9-3) vs. Gurvinder Singh (2-0)

TUF India Middleweight Final

Middleweight Bout: Srikant Sekhar (0-2) vs. Bhabajeet Choudhury (2-1)

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon (17-8) vs. Pat Healy (29-18)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (13-5) vs. Sam Sicilia (11-4)

Bantamweight Bout: Narender Grewal (2-1) vs. Anup Kumar (4-1)

Middleweight Bout: Pawan Maan Singh (1-1) vs. Satender Bankura (1-0)

Bantamweight Bout: Santosh Kumar (1-0) vs. Suresh Chavan (1-0)

Middleweight Bout: Shyam Prasad (3-0) vs. Bhupesh Kamble (3-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Kapil Kumar (1-1) vs. Irfan Khan (3-0)

Middleweight Bout: Alan Fernandes (3-2) vs. Abhijeet Petkar (2-3)

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UFC 186: St.Pierre vs. Maia

UFC 186: St.Pierre vs. Maia

Date: August 23, 2014

Venue: Arena Palestra Italia

Local: São Paulo, Brazil

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre (24-4) vs. (#5) Demian Maia (20-5)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#3) Rafael Dos Anjos (21-6) vs. (#1) Jacob Volkmann (20-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Cristiane Santos (10-1-2 NC) vs. (#2) Miesha Tate (15-4)

Middleweight Bout: (#7) Yushin Okami (31-8) vs. (#6) Thales Leites (24-4)

Flyweight Bout: (#6) Demetrious Johnson (18-4-1) vs. (#4) Jussier Formiga (13-3)

Middleweight Bout: (#8) Nik Fekete (9-1) vs. Thiago Perpetuo (12-2-1)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Cole Miller (19-8) vs. Marlon Sandro (22-4)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (19-5) vs. Gian Villante (13-4)

Lightweight Bout: Francisco Trinaldo (12-3) vs. Chang Hyun Kim (18-7)

Bantamweight Bout: Hugo Viana (7-1) vs. Francisco Rivera (8-4-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Pedro Santos (26-8) vs. Bobby Voelker (25-10)

Middleweight Bout: Ronny Markes (15-3) vs. Kito Andrews (11-4)

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UFC on FOX: Cruz vs. Faber 3

UFC on FOX: Cruz vs. Faber

Date: August 30, 2014

Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena

Local: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Main Card

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Dominick Cruz (20-1) vs. (#2) Urijah Faber (29-7)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#8) Quinton Jackson (36-11) vs. (#6) Ryan Bader (17-4)

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Clay Guida (32-14) vs. (#2) Pat Curran (18-4)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (30-8) vs. Andrey Koreshkov (14-0)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: (#10) Nate Diaz (17-9) vs. Will Brooks (13-0)

Heavyweight Bout: Pat Barry (8-8) vs. Azunna Anyanwu (6-1)

Welterweight Bout: Matt Brown (18-13) vs. Nicolae Cury (9-2)

Middleweight Bout: Brian Stann (14-7) vs. Tomasz Drwal (20-5-1)

Featherweight Bout: Dustin Poirier (14-4) vs. Steven Siler (21-10)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Romy Ruyssen (8-2) vs. Hillary Williams (3-0)

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin (13-3-1 NC) vs. Gilbert Smith (6-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Tyson Nam (12-6) vs. Johnny Eduardo (26-10)

rodrigoviolim · March 13, 2013

UFC 183: Koscheck vs. Kampmann - Press Conference

- Josh Koscheck said he hopes to defend his title for long.

- Kampmann said he wants to become the first European Champion of the UFC.

- Dana White said that in the next Light Heavyweight challenger may be the winner of Nogueira vs. Sonnen, but he's still not confirmed.

- Nogueira recalled when Chael Sonnen underestimated the degree of black belt in jiu jitsu, he and his brother, and they will want to win by submission against Sonnen.

- Sonnen said he will destroy Nogueira.

- Jon Jones said he is eager for his return and has respect for Sobral.

- Renato Sobral said he dreams of UFC title shot again.

- Dana White said the winner of Koch vs. Oliveira will be close to a title shot. The same goes for the fight at Bantamweight Division between vs Wineland. Nunes.

Weigh In

UFC 183: Koscheck vs. Kampmann

Date: May 3, 2014

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: © Josh Koscheck (20-6) vs. (#1) Martin Kampmann (23-6)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Chael Sonnen (29-13-1) vs. (#2) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (23-6)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#10) Jon Jones (18-3) vs. (#5) Renato Sobral (39-9)

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Erik Koch (15-2) vs. (#6) Charles Oliveira (18-3-1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: (#4) Eddie Wineland (22-8-1) vs. (#6) Diego Nunes (20-5)

Featherweight Bout: (#10) Rani Yahya (19-8) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (34-8-2)

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Bout: (#7) Ian McCall (12-5-1) vs. (#5) Frank Baca (18-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne (14-2-1) vs. Shane Del Rosario (12-3)

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee (16-5) vs. Erick Silva (15-4-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Myles Jury (13-0) vs. Tyrone Glover (9-0)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (13-6-1 NC) vs. Philipe Lins (8-0)

Bantamweight Bout: Scott Jorgensen (14-8) vs. Roland Delorme (8-2-1 NC)

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2013

UFC 183: Koscheck vs. Kampmann - Play by Play

Featherweight Bout: Rani Yahya vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Yahya dives forward, trying to grab a leg! Kawajiri gets his leg trapped, but is able to block a heel hook from being applied. Kawajiri does have to fall backward though, and ends up pulling half guard. Yahya attempts to kimura Kawajiri from the top of half guard. Kawajiri doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. Kawajiri reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. Yahya defends it. Yahya attempts to kimura Kawajiri from the top of half guard. Kawajiri defends it well. Kawajiri gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. As Kawajiri goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Yahya quickly tries to grab it. Kawajiri avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up in half guard. Kawajiri looks to get past the half guard. Yahya comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Kawajiri in half guard. Yahya tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard. An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Kawajiri has to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Rani Yahya!

Bantamweight Bout: Eddie Wineland vs. Diego Nunes

Round 1

Round one begins! A jab misses and Nunes counters with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Nunes feints throwing a jab. Nunes feints left, then hits a brutal flying knee to the face, Wineland is sent tumbling to the mat! Wineland shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Nunes to make a move. In comes Nunes looking to get some form of ground control. Wineland moves quickly, scrambling for position before Nunes can get a hold. Wineland is left turtled up, facing Nunes. Nunes pounds away on Wineland, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process. Nunes rolls Wineland out of turtle position and into side control. Nunes begins trying to get himself into a mount. He can't mount Wineland. Wineland looks ready to try and scramble, but Nunes is quick to move to prevent that. Nunes looks to get a mount. Wineland doesn't allow Nunes to get the mount. Wineland tries to break free and scramble for position, but Nunes keeps him trapped. Nunes attempts to move to mount. He can't get the mount. Nunes blocks Wineland as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I think Nunes took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Wineland feints rushing in, but withdraws. Wineland avoids a spinning back fist attempt. Wineland avoids a right kick to the body and hits a series of big punches, putting Nunes down on the ground! Wineland senses victory and starts to unload with punches! The punches rain down, but Nunes keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. Wineland begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. Nunes keeps Wineland in half guard. Nunes gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. The scramble leaves Nunes on top in side control. Nunes looks to get a mount. Wineland keeps Nunes at side control, not letting the mount happen. Wineland tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Nunes attempts the mount. He can't get the mount. Wineland tries to sweep Nunes but can't. Nunes holds Wineland in position with side control and drives a huge knee into the ribs! In side control, Nunes throws a couple of punches designed to keep Wineland guessing. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. That round goes to Wineland, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

Round three begins! A feint tricks Wineland into dropping his hands lower, and he is almost caught out by a quick head kick. An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Wineland the opportunity to counter with a barrage of huge rights, knocking Nunes down! Wineland knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Nunes, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Nunes survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard. Wineland tries to ensnare Nunes in a kimura. Nunes blocks it. Nunes tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Wineland. Wineland attempts to kimura Nunes from the top of half guard. Nunes defends himself well and is in no danger. Shrimping quickly, Nunes gets to full guard. Wineland keeps Nunes guessing with a few quick strikes. Wineland fires away with big punches, but Nunes keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. Nunes tries to ensnare Wineland in a triangle. Wineland doesn't let Nunes get it. Wineland throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Using his leg strength, Nunes pushes Wineland away, where he stands. In comes Wineland looking to get some form of ground control. Nunes scoots backward as soon as Wineland comes in, initiating a scramble for position. The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. Eddie Wineland is breathing very hard. Despite being tired, Wineland looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nunes. Keen to maintain some distance, Nunes uses strikes to keep Wineland away. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Wineland.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. All three judges have scored it 29-28.

Making Eddie Wineland the winner by unanimous decision!

Featherweight Bout: Erik Koch vs. Charles Oliveira

Round 1

And here we go! A weak body kick is countered by Oliveira with a vicious push kick, connecting hard enough to put Koch down! Almost immediately Koch has shaken it off and is ready for Oliveira. On his back, Koch watches as Oliveira comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. Oliveira can't hold Koch down and a scramble starts. The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other. Koch chooses to shoot in on Oliveira. Oliveira tries to avoid Koch. Koch doesn't get the takedown, Oliveira avoided it. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. Koch cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Oliveira throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Koch reaches up and tries to lock Oliveira in a guillotine. Oliveira blocks it. Oliveira attempts to pass guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Koch attempts a triangle choke on Oliveira from the bottom of the guard. In a show of great skill, Oliveira spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. Oliveira throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Koch attempts to grab an arm of Oliveira from the bottom of side control. Oliveira blocks it. Oliveira throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I have to give that round to Oliveira, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Koch swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. Koch is trying to muscle Oliveira up against the cage. Koch manages it, and controls Oliveira up against the cage. Koch tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Oliveira uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. With the cage trapping Oliveira, Koch gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. He hoists Oliveira up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam. Oliveira winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Koch pressing onto him. Not liking his options, Koch looks to get a better position over Oliveira. Koch shifts his position to gain side control. In side control, Koch catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Oliveira attempts to grab an arm of Koch from the bottom of side control. Koch defends it. Koch fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Koch tries to lock Oliveira in an americana.Oliveira stops Koch from applying it. Oliveira attempts to secure an arm. Oliveira cannot secure the arm. Koch throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Koch punches down at Oliveira, but they are easily taken on the gloves. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I have to give that round to Koch, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Koch avoids a wild spinning back fist after being tricked into moving forward by a clever feint. Koch avoids a jab. Moving in closer, Oliveira looks like he may want to try and clinch with Koch. Oliveira grabs Koch and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. Oliveira tries a knee strike, but Koch blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. Oliveira shoots in, looking for a takedown. Koch saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. Koch is unable to apply the guillotine choke. He drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Koch to stay upright, the takedown is completed! Oliveira ends up holding a seated Koch around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. The clock runs down as Koch is being smothered against the cage wall by Oliveira. Time slips away as Oliveira successfully keeps Koch stuck against the cage wall. Not liking his options, Oliveira looks to get a better position over Koch. Oliveira shifts his position to gain side control. Oliveira fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Oliveira tries to get into the mount position. He can't get the mount. We reach the time limit and this fight is over. I have to give that round to Oliveira, but only a 10-9.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. All three judges give a score of 29-28.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Charles 'Do Bronx' Oliveira!

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jon Jones vs. Renato Sobral

Round 1

We are underway! Sobral steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Jones steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint. They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. Sobral backs away to create some more space. Sobral shoots in, looking for a takedown. Sobral can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Jones up against the cage. Jones shows his grappling skills by using a neck crank to get some leverage. Sobral finds himself pushed down and rolled over under side control! Jones drives a vicious knee strike to the ribs from side control! Jones uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip! Sobral takes a crunching knee strike to the ribs from under side control! Jones tries to ensnare Sobral in an arm triangle. Jones gets the arm triangle fully applied! No! Sobral manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. Jones blocks Sobral as he tries a transition to guard. Jones tries to ensnare Sobral in an armbar. Sobral gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. Sobral tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That round goes to Jones, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. Jones comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sobral. Sobral sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Jones is able to defend it. Jones is getting in closer to Sobral, perhaps looking for a clinch. Sobral tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. A straight left from Sobral fails to land. Jones quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Jones throws a left jab but Sobral avoids it. Jones looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sobral. Sobral tries to take down Jones as he steps in, but he blocks it. Jones is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sobral. Sobral drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. A speculative right hand from Jones doesn't find a home. Not letting Jones settle at all, Sobral comes in closer. Sobral comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. The takedown is unsuccessful, Jones blocked Sobral. Sobral hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. Not letting up, Jones steps in closer to pressure Sobral into action. Jones is getting in closer to Sobral, perhaps looking for a clinch. Sobral tries to counter with a takedown, but Jones defended it well. Breathing very hard, Jon Jones is looking ragged. Breathing very hard, Renato Sobral is looking ragged. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. Incredibly close round, but Sobral came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Jones slips out of the way of a jab. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. There's a takedown attempt from Jones. Sobral attempts to avoid Jones as he shoots in. Jones doesn't get the takedown, Sobral avoided it. Sobral fakes a lunge. Jones steps in closer to force the issue. A jab misses, allowing Sobral to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch. Sobral slams a crisp right into the gloves of Jones, but can't follow up. Jones presses in closer to attack. Jones throws a slightly ragged combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Sobral tries to step away from the takedown. Jones doesn't get the takedown, Sobral avoided it. Jon Jones 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. Jones avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. Renato Sobral seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Sobral sneaks a glance at his corner. Jones steps in to put some pressure on. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. I think Sobral took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Here come the official scores.

Judge #1: 29-28 Jones.

Judge #2 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Sobral.

Judge #3: 29-28 Sobral.

Making Renato 'Babalu' Sobral the winner by split decision!

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A jab misses, allowing Nogueira to counter-strike with a kick to the ribs. A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Sonnen manages to just avoid it. A left hand misses, allowing Nogueira to counter with a kick to the inside of the left leg. Nogueira counters a left jab with a tasty jab - right cross combination. Sonnen avoids a low kick. Sonnen grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, but Nogueira is able to stuff it. A feint puts him off balance, but Sonnen is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick. Nogueira keeps out of range, assessing the situation. Sonnen seems to be waiting for Nogueira to make a move. Nogueira avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. Chael Sonnen won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. A jab misses, allowing Nogueira to counter-strike with a jab. Sonnen steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Nogueira.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Sonnen steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. Nogueira tries for a left jab but Sonnen uses head movement to avoid it. A low kick is checked by Sonnen. Sonnen backs away to create some more space. Nogueira avoids a quick jab and hits a nice three-punch combination. Nogueira counters an errant left jab with a crisp left hand punch. Sonnen throws a looping punch, but Nogueira avoids it. It seems that Nogueira is happy to let Sonnen circle for the moment. Nogueira comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Sonnen now has Nogueira standing in the pocket. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. Nogueira and Sonnen separate and we're back to a stand-off. Sonnen fakes a lunge. Nogueira steps in closer to force the issue. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Nogueira, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! It sounded like his corner told Sonnen to hit Nogueira with everything he has in this round. Nogueira isn't drawn in by Sonnen feinting to his left. A left jab misses and Nogueira strikes back with a right body kick. Sonnen slips out of the way of a leg kick. Sonnen throws a looping punch, but Nogueira avoids it. Nogueira doesn't press the issue, allowing Sonnen to circle. Nogueira isn't drawn in by Sonnen feinting to his left. Sonnen throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. Nogueira doesn't press the issue, allowing Sonnen to circle. Sonnen feints to the right, trying to draw Nogueira into throwing a strike. A left jab misses and Nogueira counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. Sonnen feints rushing in, but Nogueira doesn't fall for it. Nogueira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sonnen. Nogueira moves into the pocket. Nogueira tries for a left jab but Sonnen uses head movement to avoid it. Stepping back, Nogueira creates a bit of distance. An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. We reach the time limit and this fight is over. I think Nogueira took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

The official scores are being reported now. All three judges have given 30-27.

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira wins by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Martin Kampmann

Round 1

We are underway! A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Kampmann to fire back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Kampmann uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Koscheck tries to hook a guillotine as Kampmann comes in. The takedown is too fast, Koscheck cannot grab the guillotine. Koscheck gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Kampmann attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Koscheck comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Kampmann in guard. Koscheck grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Kampmann from the bottom of the guard. Kampmann defends well against it. Kampmann throws a few right hands to the body. Koscheck uses his legs to push Kampmann back, and tries to scramble for position. Kampmann is too quick though, and grabs side control before Koscheck can get up. Kampmann looks to get a mount. Koscheck doesn't let Kampmann get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Koscheck tries to sweep Kampmann but can't do it. In side control, Kampmann begins working to get a mount. He can't mount Koscheck. Koscheck tries to sweep Kampmann but can't. Kampmann looks to roll Koscheck slightly and slip behind. Koscheck is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Kampmann attempts an armbar. Koscheck pulls free, meaning Kampmann loses a great position and is now held down in side control. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Kampmann, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Kampmann is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. From the grapple, Koscheck tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Kampmann is alert and smothers them quickly. Koscheck is trying to push Kampmann so that his back is up against the cage. Kampmann doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Kampmann tries to take Koscheck down. Koscheck doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. Josh Koscheck is looking really tired. Koscheck is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Kampmann off of him. Kampmann is trying to pass guard. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. Kampmann looks to roll Koscheck slightly and slip behind. Koscheck can't stop it and gives up his back! Kampmann increases his control by getting both hooks in. Kampmann attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Kampmann flattens Koscheck out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

By submission, the winner is Martin Kampmann!

UFC 183: Koscheck vs. Kampmann - Results

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Attendence: 24,067

Gate: $6,016,750

PPV: 2,690,025 buys for revenue of $16,140,150

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Averege

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Martin Kampmann - Martin Kampmann win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:33 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira - Antonio Rogerio Nogueira win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jon Jones vs. Renato Sobral - Renato Sobral win by Split Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Erik Koch vs. Charles Oliveira - Charles Oliveira win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Eddie Wineland vs. Diego Nunes - Eddie Wineland win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Rani Yahya vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri - Rani Yahya win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:33 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Bout: Ian McCall vs. Frank Baca - Frank Baca win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne vs. Shane Del Rosario - Travis Browne win by KO (Punch) in 4:47 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee vs. Erick Silva - Erick Silva win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Myles Jury vs. Tyrone Glover - Tyrone Glover win by Split Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury vs. Philipe Lins - Philipe Lins win by KO (Punch) in 0:54 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Scott Jorgensen vs. Roland Delorme - Scott Jorgensen win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:06 of Round 2.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Travis Browne vs. Shane Del Rosario

KO of The Night: Phelipe Lins

Submission of The Night: Martin Kampmann

Post Fight

- Kampmann said he was very happy, and want to do as fast as possible his first title defense.

- Dana White confirmed that the TUF Brazil 3 will start in August, and the coaches will be announced at the beginning of August.

- Dana White confirmed the rematch between Davis and Nogueira.

- Jon Jones asked for time to improve, after his two consecutive losses.

- Renato Sobral asked for time to be with your family and friends.

- Dana White was happy with the fight between vs Wineland. Nunes.

- Dana White did not like the PPV numbers sold and maybe the first defense of Kampmann is an event on FOX.

- Sonnen confirms that he had been suffering with a bad virus coming into this bout, and says that there's no way he would have lost if he had been healthy.

End of Post Fight.

Griffo · March 14, 2013

Sonnen vs. Nogueira.. the fight I should have made haha oh well i'll just do my best Dana White impression and be stubborn and not go back on my word, great stuff as always!

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2013

Sonnen vs. Nogueira.. the fight I should have made haha oh well i'll just do my best Dana White impression and be stubborn and not go back on my word, great stuff as always!

haha told not to cut Little Nog, but like you said he was not in good form. If he wins a few fights hire him back.

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Larosa vs. Modafferi 2 - Press Conference

- Gesias Cavalcante said if glad to fight again in Japan

- Gomi said he has great respect for Cavalcante.

- Aoki beat Masvidal said he wants to face the winner of Gomi vs. Cavalcante in the next UFC in Japan

- Modafferi is anxious for his rematch against Larosa.

End of Press Conference.

UFC on Fuel TV: Larosa vs. Modafferi

UFC on Fuel TV: Larosa vs. Modafferi 2

Date: May 10, 2014

Venue: Ariake Coliseum

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Tara Larosa (25-3) vs. (#3) Roxanne Modafferi (18-10)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (36-9-1 NC) vs. (#8) Gesias Cavalcante (19-5-1-2 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (40-12-2) vs. Paulo Thiago (16-6)

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Jorge Masvidal (26-8) vs. Shinya Aoki (36-7-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (26-12-2-1 NC) vs. Mike Pyle (25-9-1)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett (32-8) vs. Matt Mitrione (5-4)

Middleweight Bout: Melvin Manhoef (28-12-1-1 NC) vs. Ed Herman (25-13)

Bantamweight Bout: Issei Tamura (9-3) vs. Bryan Caraway (17-6)

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya (18-11-1) vs. Darren Elkins (16-3)

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki (14-6-3) vs. Tim Elliot (10-4-1)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Emi Fujino (13-6) vs. Cat Zingano (7-2)

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello (14-6) vs. Daisuke Hanazawa (20-14-5)

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Larosa vs. Modafferi 2

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki vs. Mike Pyle

Round 1

And here we go! Misaki keeps his cool as Pyle throws a feint to the left. Misaki avoids a jab and scores with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. A feint sets Misaki up for an inside leg kick, but Pyle evades it. Misaki looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pyle. Pyle sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Misaki is able to defend it. Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. Misaki backs away from Pyle, creating some space between them. Misaki shoots in for a takedown. It looks like Pyle is trying to grab a guillotine. The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. The takedown is completed, Pyle is on his back and pulls guard. Misaki throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Pyle attempts to guillotine Misaki from the bottom of the guard. Pyle uses the guillotine hold to sweep into side control. Pyle attempts an armbar. Misaki doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. Misaki tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. Pyle fends off Misaki, and doesn't give up the choke. Pyle attempts to armbar Misaki from side control. Misaki fights off the armbar attempt. Misaki struggles and gets half guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That round goes to Misaki, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Misaki moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body. Pyle throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Misaki tries to avoid Pyle. Pyle doesn't get the takedown, Misaki avoided it. Pyle looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Misaki. Pyle grabs Misaki and pulls him into a grapple. With control of the clinch, Pyle tries to complete a takedown. Pyle doesn't get the takedown, Misaki blocked it. Misaki uses a whizzer to turn Pyle slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely. Pyle glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Not letting up, Misaki steps in closer to pressure Pyle into action. Misaki is getting in closer to Pyle, perhaps looking for a clinch. Misaki cannot get close enough to the elusive Pyle to clinch. Pyle uses a smart combination to get Misaki to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Misaki attempts to avoid Pyle as he shoots in. Misaki avoids the takedown attempt. Pyle throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. Time slips away as Misaki doesn't press Pyle, allowing him to circle. Misaki comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Misaki is in the pocket, ready to attack Pyle. Misaki is getting in closer to Pyle, perhaps looking for a clinch. Pyle fires off a strike first, but it just misses. Pyle throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Misaki blocked Pyle. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. Incredibly close round, but Misaki came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. Breathing very hard, Mike Pyle is looking ragged. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. Pyle slips out of the way of a body kick. Kazuo Misaki doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Despite being tired, Pyle looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Misaki. Misaki now has Pyle standing in the pocket. Using head movement, Pyle slips past a left jab and counters with a huge right cross that knocks Misaki right off his feet! Misaki shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. On his back, Misaki watches as Pyle comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. Misaki scoots backward as soon as Pyle comes in, initiating a scramble for position. As they scramble, Misaki sees an opportunity and dives for a leg. Misaki ends up on his back with Pyle in side control, having failed to secure the leg. Pyle fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Pyle punches down at Misaki, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Pyle fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Pyle starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. Pyle struggles but cannot mount Misaki. From the looks of things, I don't think Mike Pyle has much energy left. Pyle blocks an attempted sweep. Pyle attempts an armbar. Misaki doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. Pyle blocks Misaki as he tries a transition to guard. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. I think Pyle took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Here come the official scores. All three judges have given 29-28.

'Grabaka Hitman' Kazuo Misaki wins by unanimous decision!

Lightweight Bout: Jorge Masvidal vs. Shinya Aoki

Round 1

And here we go! Aoki drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Masvidal in with a feint. Aoki steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Masvidal feints to the right, trying to draw Aoki into throwing a strike. A weak left kick is countered by Masvidal with a series of big punches, putting Aoki down on the ground! Masvidal starts pounding away on Aoki, looking to finish him off! Masvidal pounds away with punches and Aoki is having trouble doing anything about it! With Aoki taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

The winner, by TKO, is Jorge 'GameBred' Masvidal!

Welterweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai vs. Paulo Thiago

Round 1

The fight begins! A feint sets up Sakurai to try a spinning back kick, but Thiago evades it. Thiago avoids a jab. Moving in closer, Thiago looks like he may want to wrestle Sakurai. They start grappling, Sakurai looks happy to engage Thiago at close quarters. With Sakurai in his grasp, Thiago tries to set up a judo-style throw. Sakurai shows stubborn resistance and Thiago cannot execute the throw. A whizzer allows Sakurai to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling. Thiago comes in closer, looking to clinch with Sakurai. Thiago ends up grabbing Sakurai in a Muay Thai clinch. Sakurai partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch. Moving in closer, Thiago looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Standing his ground, Sakurai looks happy to engage Thiago in the pocket. Sakurai uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Thiago shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. Sakurai sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Thiago up close into a clinch. Sakurai tries to wrestle Thiago backward and up against the cage. Sakurai manages it, and controls Thiago up against the cage. Sakurai pins Thiago up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. Thiago is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Thiago takes a sharp stomp to the foot. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I have to give that round to Sakurai, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. Moving in closer, Sakurai looks like he may want to try and clinch with Thiago. Sakurai eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! Thiago chooses to shoot in on Sakurai. He has the takedown! Sakurai pulls guard. Thiago tries to pass the guard. Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. Thiago begins trying to get himself into mount. He is too good for Sakurai, and has mount. Thiago tries to lock Sakurai in an armbar. Sakurai not only defends the armbar, but also stacks up Thiago and hits several punches before gaining side control. Sakurai stands up and backs off, letting Thiago stand up as well. Thiago uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Sakurai tries to hook a guillotine as Thiago comes in. Sakurai is unable to apply the guillotine choke. Thiago gets the takedown! Sakurai pulls guard. Breathing very hard, Hayato Sakurai is looking ragged. Thiago lies on top of Sakurai, basically smothering him. Time slips away as Thiago successfully keeps Sakurai stuck against the ground. Thiago looks to pass guard and get side control. He passes to half guard. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Thiago.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Sakurai steps back to avoid a wild spinning back fist. Breathing very hard, Paulo Thiago is looking ragged. Sakurai slips out of the way of a body kick. Thiago doesn't get drawn in as Sakurai feints a kick. Thiago tries for a right body kick but Sakurai moves out of range. Sakurai misses with an attempted right hook to the body. Thiago doesn't let Sakurai settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Thiago wants to clinch with Sakurai. Sakurai finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. From the clinch, Thiago drives an elbow to the side of the head. Paulo Thiago looks very, very tired. Sakurai grabs an arm and pulls Thiago out of the Muay Thai clinch and into a regular wrestling clinch instead. Thiago gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. From the looks of things, I don't think Hayato Sakurai has much energy left. The weight cut that he did for this fight may be a factor in his fatigue. The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. A tired-looking Thiago approaches, looking for a takedown. Sakurai tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Sakurai avoided Thiago. A visibly tired Thiago is getting in closer to Sakurai, perhaps looking for a clinch. Sakurai is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Thiago loses the Muay Thai clinch as Sakurai uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead. We reach the time limit and this fight is over. That round goes to Thiago, 10-9 on my card.

The judges' scores are now being announced. All three judges have given 29-28.

Paulo Thiago wins by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Gesias Cavalcante

Round 1

And here we go! A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. They wind up in a tight clinch. Gomi is trying to muscle Cavalcante up against the cage. He does so, and now has Cavalcante pinned to the cage. Gomi uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. Cavalcante stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Gomi against the cage. Cavalcante attempts to wrestle Gomi to the ground. The takedown is completed, Gomi is on his back and pulls guard. Cavalcante attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Gomi keeps Cavalcante in guard. Securing an arm, Gomi then brings his legs up and tries to lock Cavalcante in a triangle choke. Cavalcante defends well against it. Gomi doesn't allow Cavalcante to smother him against the ground. Gomi tries to catch Cavalcante with a punch, but it is not on target. Cavalcante attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Gomi raises his legs and tries to get Cavalcante into a triangle choke. Cavalcante defends well against it. Cavalcante looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't get free of the guard. Gomi looks to hit Cavalcante with an elbow to the top of the head, but gets smothered. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Cavalcante glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Gomi steps in closer to force the issue. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. That round goes to Cavalcante, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Cavalcante throws a right kick to the body but Gomi avoids it. Cavalcante steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch. Cavalcante goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Gomi to cover up, then shoots in. Gomi tries to avoid Cavalcante. The takedown is unsuccessful, Gomi avoided Cavalcante. Cavalcante counters an attempted knock out punch with a kick to the outside of the left leg. Gomi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cavalcante. Standing his ground, Cavalcante looks happy to engage Gomi in the pocket. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. From the missed strikes they clinch. Cavalcante tries to take Gomi down. Cavalcante can't get the takedown, Gomi defended it well. Gomi turns Cavalcante slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. Gomi comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Gomi is in the pocket, ready to attack Cavalcante. In the pocket, Gomi tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Cavalcante covers up. Slipping past the blow, Cavalcante counters an attempted knock out punch with a sharp kick to the shin. A right cross misses, giving Cavalcante the perfect angle to counter-strike with a punch. Cavalcante scores with a left jab from the pocket. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I have to give that round to Cavalcante, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

We are back underway! Cavalcante steps back to avoid a left jab. Takanori Gomi looks very tired out there. Gomi steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Cavalcante avoids a quick jab and hits a hard right kick to the legs. Takanori Gomi is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. Gomi fakes a lunge. Time slips away as Cavalcante doesn't press Gomi, allowing him to circle. Cavalcante uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is completed, Gomi is on his back and pulls guard. Cavalcante tries to break the guard of Gomi, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity. Gomi stops Cavalcante from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. Cavalcante leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gomi. Takanori Gomi looks very, very tired. Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Cavalcante tries to break the guard apart. Gomi stops Cavalcante from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. Gomi attempts a triangle choke on Cavalcante from the bottom of the guard. Cavalcante blocks the triangle attempt. Cavalcante begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. Cavalcante begins trying to get himself into a mount. Advancing his position, he gets mount. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. I think Cavalcante took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

The judges' scores are now being announced. All three judges have given 30-27.

Gesias Cavalcante wins by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: Tara Larosa vs. Roxanne Modafferi

Round 1

And here we go! Modafferi counters an errant left jab with a nice jab. They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. Larosa comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. Modafferi tries to avoid Larosa. Modafferi avoids the takedown attempt. Moving forward, Modafferi counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch. A straight left from Modafferi fails to land. Larosa doesn't let Modafferi settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. Larosa looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Modafferi now has Larosa standing in the pocket. Checking a leg kick, Larosa counters back immediately with a crisp left. Modafferi lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a left jab to the cheek. Modafferi throws a flurry of punches but Larosa covers up well. Larosa slips past a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek. Modafferi uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. Larosa uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Larosa is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Modafferi. Modafferi ends up grappling for supremacy with Larosa. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Larosa 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Modafferi counters a left jab with several big right hands, putting Larosa down, dazed! Modafferi senses victory and starts to unload with punches! The punches rain down, but Larosa keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. Modafferi wants to stand up, but cannot get out of half guard. Larosa attempts to sweep Modafferi. The sweep is beautiful, allowing Larosa to roll over and get side control. In side control, Larosa begins working to get a mount. Advancing her position, she gets mount. Larosa fires away with big elbows, but Modafferi covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. Larosa controls Modafferi, who was trying to wriggle to half guard. Larosa pounds away on Modafferi. Unless she finds a way out of this position soon, Modafferi is going to lose this fight! The referee pulls Larosa away, stopping the match!

The winner, by TKO, is Tara Larosa!

UFC on Fuel TV: Larosa vs. Modafferi 2

Venue: Ariake Coliseum

Local: Tokyo, Japan

Attendence: 2,000

Gate: $200,000

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Fantastic

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: Tara Larosa vs. Roxanne Modafferi - Tara Larosa win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:38 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Gesias Cavalcante - Gesias Cavalcante win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai vs. Paulo Thiago - Paulo Thiago win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Jorge Masvidal vs. Shinya Aoki - Jorge Masvidal win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:40 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki vs. Mike Pyle - Kazuo Misaki win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Josh Barnett vs. Matt Mitrione - Josh Barnett win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:04 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Melvin Manhoef vs. Ed Herman - Ed Herman win by Submission (Toe Hold) 2:40 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Issei Tamura vs. Bryan Caraway - Issei Tamura win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Darren Elkins - Hiroyuki Takaya win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:16 of Round 2.

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki vs. Tim Elliot - Ryuichi Miki win by Split Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Emi Fujino vs. Cat Zingano - Cat Zingano win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:48 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Cristiano Marcello vs. Daisuke Hanazawa - Cristiano Marcello win by KO (Knee) in 2:06 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Josh Barnett vs. Matt Mitrione

KO of the Night: Cristiano Marcello

Submission of the Night: Cat Zingano

Post Fight

- Dana White said that commercially, the event was fantastic.

- Larosa said he was happy with another title defense.

- Modafferi said he is sad because almost won the fight.

- Aoki asked to stay with family and friends for a while.

- Gomi apologized to fans for the fight.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2013

UFC announces the purchase of Pancrase

After holding another event in Japan, UFC President Dana White held a press conference in Tokyo to announce the purchase of one of the most traditional events in Japan, Pancrase. The UFC said it will keep the event and that gradually the best fighters will migrate to the UFC. For the purchase of Japanese organization the UFC paid $ 73.653. Currently the UFC controls two organizations Gladiator Challenge and Pancrase.

rodrigoviolim · March 14, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Benavidez vs. Lineker - Press Conference

- Dana White is happy to get to the UFC in South Africa

- Dana said he has some South African fighters on the card and expect them to to become detached for the growth of the sport in the area.

- John Lineker said it is a dream fight for the UFC belt.

- Joseph Benavidez said it was very important for him to make the first main event in Africa.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC on Fuel TV: Benavidez vs. Lineker

Date: July 24, 2014

Venue: Coca-Cola Dome

Local: Johannesburg, South Africa

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: © Joseph Benavidez (19-3) vs. (#2) John Lineker (23-6)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (21-6) vs. Joe Lauzon (24-9)

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway (16-4) vs. Derek Brunson (13-3)

Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Brian Bowles (11-4) vs. (#10) Azamat Gashimov (9-2)

Lightweight Bout: Jamie Varner (22-9-1-2 NC) vs. Anthony Njokuani (15-9-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Abel Trujillo (11-6) vs. Costa Ioannou (7-0)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ednaldo Oliveira (13-2-1-1 NC) vs. Tony Lopez (34-10)

Heavyweight Bout: Geronimo Dos Santos (32-15) vs. Andrew van Zyl (7-1)

Featherweight Bout: Felipe Arantes (16-4-1-2 NC) vs. Demarte Pena (6-0)

Featherweight Bout: Marcus Brimage (7-2) vs. Godofredo Castro (9-2)

Welterweight Bout: Christian Uflacker (4-1) vs. Dino Bagattin (9-3)

Heavyweight Bout: Hector Ramirez (11-4-1) vs. Chris Barnett (8-1)

rodrigoviolim · March 15, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Benavidez vs. Lineker - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: Jamie Varner vs. Anthony Njokuani

Round 1

The fight begins! A wayward low right kick allows Varner to hit a crunching right hook to the body. Varner uses a smart combination to get Njokuani to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Njokuani tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. Varner gets the takedown! Njokuani pulls guard. Varner begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Njokuani keeps Varner in guard. Njokuani tries to pull Varner in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Varner begins trying to pass the guard. Njokuani is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Varner firmly in guard. Njokuani tries to catch Varner with a punch, but it is not on target. Varner looks to get past the guard. He can't find a way past the guard. Njokuani tries to pull Varner in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Varner attempts to pass guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Njokuani throws out some punches, but Varner leans back to avoid them. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I think Varner took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

Round two begins! Varner avoids a body kick. Moving forward, Varner counters a left jab with a jab. Njokuani covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with an amazing flying kick, putting Varner down on the ground! Varner shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Varner is allowed to stand back up, Njokuani simply stepped away. An attempted body kick misses, giving Varner the opportunity to counter with a pair of jabs and a big right hook. Moving in closer, Njokuani looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Varner now has Njokuani standing in the pocket. Njokuani tries for a body kick but Varner sees it coming and avoids it. Njokuani backs away from Varner, creating some space between them. Varner gets Njokuani with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. Njokuani presses in closer to attack. Njokuani comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Njokuani is now standing in the pocket. Using head movement, Njokuani slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left jab. Njokuani uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a left jab to the cheek. Njokuani tries for a left jab but Varner uses head movement to avoid it. Njokuani backs away to create some more space. Varner is getting in closer to Njokuani, perhaps looking for a clinch. Njokuani uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Varner cannot get close enough to clinch. Varner chooses to shoot in on Njokuani. Njokuani sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown doesn't work, Njokuani saw it coming and got out of range. The time runs out on round two. I have to give that round to Njokuani, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

Round three begins! Varner feints rushing in, but withdraws. Varner avoids a body kick. Varner is getting in closer to Njokuani, perhaps looking for a clinch. Njokuani fires off a big right hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Varner. Njokuani looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Varner snaps off a strong left jab as a counter, but it misses the target. Moving in closer, Njokuani looks like he may want to try and clinch with Varner. Seeing an opportunity, Varner avoids the clinch and goes straight into a takedown, putting Njokuani down into guard. Varner begins trying to pass the guard. Njokuani comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Varner in guard. Njokuani tries to pull Varner in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Varner tries to pass the guard. Njokuani keeps Varner in guard. Using his leg strength to push Varner back a bit, Njokuani looks to scramble for position. He may regret that choice, as it gives Varner the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. Jamie Varner looks very tired out there. Varner starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Njokuani. He shows excellent control to move Njokuani over and take his back. Njokuani is in huge trouble now, as Varner successfully gets both hooks in. Varner attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Njokuani defends himself well against the choke. Varner attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Njokuani doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Varner keeps both hooks, despite Njokuani trying to pull them apart. We reach the time limit and this fight is over. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Varner.

The official scores are being reported now. All three judges give a score of 29-28.

Making Jamie 'C-4' Varner the winner by unanimous decision!

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Bowles vs. Azamat Gashimov

Round 1

The fight begins! A right kick to the legs misses and Bowles fires back with a stinging left jab. Bowles steps back to avoid a leg kick. Bowles uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Gashimov tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Gashimov saw it coming and got out of range. Bowles looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Gashimov moves in too, and they start to grapple. Gashimov finds himself out-wrestled, and Bowles takes control of the grapple. Bowles has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Gashimov down. Gashimov blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Gashimov is trying to push Bowles up against the cage. Bowles doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Looking to take this fight to the ground, Bowles tries to pull Gashimov down into his guard. The attempt is successful, Gashimov is sucked down into his guard. Bowles tries to ensnare an arm. Gashimov blocks it. Bowles keeps Gashimov, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. Bowles attempts a triangle choke on Gashimov from the bottom of the guard. Gashimov blocks the triangle attempt. Bowles keeps Gashimov, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. Bowles tries to ensnare Gashimov in a triangle. Gashimov doesn't let Bowles get it. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. That round goes to Bowles, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Bowles steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Gashimov looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bowles. The two fighters start grappling for control. Gashimov is looking to muscle Bowles back against the cage. Gashimov can't move Bowles at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Bowles tries to wrestle Gashimov backward and up against the cage. Gashimov ends up backed against the cage. Gashimov avoids a foot stomp attempt. Brian Bowles is looking really tired. Gashimov goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. Bowles goes for a foot stomp, but Gashimov senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. Showing his ability to exert control, Gashimov smothers Bowles up against the cage for about a minute. Gashimov shows his grappling ability by pinning Bowles up against the cage and keeps him there for about sixty seconds. Azamat Gashimov is looking really tired. The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Gashimov wants to wrestle Bowles. Gashimov eats a stiff counter right and is down hard! Gashimov shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Bowles to make a move. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I have to give that round to Bowles, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

Round three begins! Bowles catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but Gashimov is able to stuff it. Brian Bowles seems to be fighting against exhaustion. A jab misses, allowing Bowles to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek. A tired-looking Gashimov throws a couple of ragged punches to get Bowles to cover up, then tries a takedown. Gashimov finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Bowles promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in half guard. Bowles attempts to americana Gashimov from the top of half guard. Gashimov defends it well. Gashimov tries to ensnare an arm. Bowles blocks it. From the looks of things, I don't think Azamat Gashimov has much energy left. Bowles tries to ensnare Gashimov in an arm triangle. Bowles gets the arm triangle fully applied and Gashimov has to tap out!

By submission, the winner is Brian Bowles!

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Derek Brunson

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Brunson throws a right jab but Dollaway avoids it. Dollaway feints throwing a jab. Moving in closer, Brunson looks like he may want to wrestle Dollaway. Dollaway counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Brunson is forced to pull guard. Dollaway starts trying to work to get past the guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Dollaway gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. In guard, Dollaway begins working to pass to side control. Brunson is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Dollaway firmly in guard. Grabbing an arm, Brunson attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Dollaway blocks the attempt. In guard, Dollaway catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Brunson reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Dollaway pulls his arm free, brilliantly moving to side control in the same moment. Dollaway attempts an americana. Brunson stops Dollaway from applying it. Brunson tries to sweep Dollaway but can't. In side control, Dollaway throws a couple of punches designed to keep Brunson guessing. 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. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dollaway.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Brunson is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. Brunson keeps his cool as Dollaway throws a feint to the left. Dollaway avoids a body kick. Brunson drops his shoulder, faking going for a double leg, trying to draw a response. Moving in closer, Brunson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Not comfortable in the pocket, Brunson steps back and creates some space. Brunson looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Brunson and Dollaway get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. Dollaway backs away to create some more space. Dollaway avoids a jab. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Dollaway. Brunson tries to step away from the takedown. Brunson avoids the takedown attempt. Brunson sneaks a glance at his corner. Dollaway seems to be waiting for Brunson to make a move. Moving in closer, Brunson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Standing his ground, Dollaway looks happy to engage Brunson in the pocket. Dollaway looks to be trying to close the distance between them. A counter left hook catches Dollaway hard, putting him down! Dollaway shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Brunson to make a move. Dollaway pulls Brunson down into guard after he threw a wild bomb that didn't connect. Brunson attempts to pass guard. Brunson isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Dollaway brings his legs up and tries to lock Brunson in a triangle choke. Dollaway gets the triangle fully applied, but doesn't have the time to force the tap out! Round two ends as time expires. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Brunson.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Dollaway is able to strike back with a stinging left jab. Brunson feints going high and then throws a barrage of big lefts, with Dollaway only just able to evade them. Dollaway shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Brunson pulling guard. Dollaway begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Brunson is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Dollaway firmly in guard. Brunson tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. Dollaway fends off Brunson, and doesn't give up an arm. Dollaway looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't find a way past the guard. Brunson attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Dollaway shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Brunson. Dollaway attempts to roll Brunson slightly and take his back. Brunson tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! Dollaway attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Brunson. Brunson defends himself well. Dollaway blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. Brunson is in huge trouble now, as Dollaway successfully gets both hooks in. 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 Dollaway.

Here come the official scores. All three judges give a score of 29-28.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is C.B. 'The Doberman' Dollaway!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon

Round 1

We are underway! Lauzon slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Lauzon isn't drawn in by Cerrone feinting to his left. Cerrone is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lauzon. Lauzon tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. Cerrone looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Lauzon tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Cerrone defended it well. Cerrone is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lauzon. Lauzon tries to counter with a takedown, but Cerrone defended it well. Cerrone looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Lauzon drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. Cerrone comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Lauzon sees a chance and dives down for a single leg. Cerrone, caught by surprise, can only pull guard. In guard, Lauzon throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cerrone guessing. Lauzon keeps Cerrone guessing with a few quick strikes. Lauzon fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Grabbing an arm, Cerrone attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Lauzon pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lauzon.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Lauzon gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it. Cerrone darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. Lauzon slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Lauzon slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. Lauzon keeps out of range, assessing the situation. Cerrone quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Cerrone looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Cerrone and Lauzon get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. Cerrone slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left hook to the body. Lauzon covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches. Lauzon shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. Not comfortable in the pocket, Lauzon steps back and creates some space. Cerrone is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Lauzon seems happy to engage with Cerrone in the pocket. Cerrone throws rights and lefts, but Lauzon covers up well and none of the shots find a home. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Lauzon covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. Not comfortable in the pocket, Lauzon steps back and creates some space. Cerrone tries for a left jab but Lauzon moves out of range. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. The fans are booing after a really poor round. I think Cerrone took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Cerrone counters a left jab with a thudding right hook to the body. Cerrone uses a smart combination to get Lauzon to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. Cerrone reaches over and tries to lock Lauzon in a kimura. Lauzon stops Cerrone from applying it. Cerrone blocks Lauzon as he tries a sweep from half guard. Cerrone begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. Lauzon doesn't let Cerrone get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. Lauzon looks ready to try and scramble, but Cerrone is quick to move to prevent that. Cerrone fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Cerrone blocks Lauzon as he tries a transition to full guard. In half guard, Cerrone begins working to get side control. Cerrone struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. Donald Cerrone is breathing very hard. Lauzon attempts to guillotine Cerrone from the bottom of half guard. The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Cerrone has to tap out!

The winner, by submission, is Joe 'J-Lau' Lauzon!

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: Joseph Benavidez vs. John Lineker

Round 1

We are underway! Lineker throws a left jab but Benavidez avoids it. Benavidez avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a hard left kick to the legs. A jab misses and Benavidez counters with a stinging right jab. Benavidez uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Lineker gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Benavidez tries to pound on Lineker, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Benavidez deflects a couple of punches that Lineker threw from below. Benavidez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He can't find a way past the guard. Lineker tries to pull Benavidez in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Benavidez looks to pass guard and get side control. Lineker is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Benavidez firmly in guard. Benavidez blocks an attempted sweep. Looking to catch his breath, Benavidez is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Benavidez avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a left kick to the thigh. John Lineker is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. Benavidez looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Benavidez moves into the pocket. Lineker slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick, sharp punches. Lineker throws an excellent combination but Benavidez covers up well. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Benavidez.

Round 2

We are back underway! A leg kick misses badly, giving Lineker an opening to score with several big right hands, putting Benavidez down, dazed! Lineker starts pounding away on Benavidez, looking to finish him off! Lineker pounds away with punches and Benavidez is having trouble doing anything about it! The referee pulls Lineker away, stopping the match!

John Lineker takes the victory by way of TKO!

UFC on Fuel TV: Benavidez vs. Lineker - Results

Venue: Coca-Cola Dome

Local: Johannesburg, South Africa

Attendence: 1,070

Gate: $107,000

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Great

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: Joseph Benavidez vs. John Lineker - John Lineker win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:38 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon - Joe Lauzon win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:44 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Derek Brunson - C.B. Dollaway win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Bowles vs. Azamat Gashimov - Brian Bowles win by Submission (Arm-Triangle) in 2:58 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Jamie Varner vs. Anthony Njokuani - Jamie Varner win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Abel Trujillo vs. Costa Ioannou - Abel Trujillo win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ednaldo Oliveira vs. Tony Lopez - Ednaldo Oliveira win by KO (Punch) in 2:28 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Geronimo Dos Santos vs. Andrew van Zyl - Andrew van Zyl win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:40 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Felipe Arantes vs. Demarte Pena - Felipe Arantes win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:04 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Marcus Brimage vs. Godofredo Castro - Godofredo Castro win by Submission (Armbar) in 1:25 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Christian Uflacker vs. Dino Bagattin - Christian Uflacker win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Hector Ramirez vs. Chris Barnett - Chris Barnett win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:49 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Felipe Arantes vs. Demarte Pena

KO of the Night: Ednaldo Oliveira

Submission of the Night: Joe Lauzon

Post Fight

- Dana White liked the event and promised to return to Africa next year.

- Lineker said he is delighted to be UFC champion.

- Joe Lauzon said he expects a tough fight next.

- CB Dollaway expects to be in the Top 10 in the Middleweight Division.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · March 15, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 184: Silva vs. Lombard

- Anderson Silva said he still has some challenges in the Middleweight division, and Lombard is one of them.

- Hector Lombard is happy for the chance to compete for the title.

- Dana White said the winner of Melendez vs. Sotiropoulos can dispute the title in the Lightweight Division.

- Mike Russow is delighted to return to the Octagon after a long downtime.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC 184: Silva vs. Lombard

Date: May 31, 2014

Venue: Staples Center

Local: Los Angeles, California, USA

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Anderson Silva (36-4) vs. (#4) Hector Lombard (35-4-1-1 NC)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#4) Gilbert Melendez (23-3) vs. (#2) George Sotiropoulos (16-5)

Heavyweight Bout: (#8) Antonio Silva (20-5) vs. (#6) Mike Russow (17-2)

Middleweight Bout: (#9) Chris Weidman (10-1) vs. (#10) Rousimar Palhares (16-6)

Welterweight Bout: (#9) Jake Ellenberger (31-7) vs. Mike Pierce (17-7)

Featherweight Bout: Cub Swanson (20-7) vs. Manny Gamburyan (13-8)

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Matt Hamill (12-6) vs. Muhammed Lawal (8-1-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Spencer Fisher (26-9) vs. Ramsey Nijem (8-2)

Featherweight Bout: (#7) Robert Peralta (17-3-1 NC) vs. Pablo Garza (13-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Renan Barao (30-3-1 NC) vs. Jeff Curran (36-15-1)

Flyweight Bout: (#8) John Moraga (14-2) vs. (#9) Czar Sklavos (9-1)

Welterweight Bout: Justin Edwards (9-5) vs. Stephen Thompson (7-3)

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rodrigoviolim · March 15, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 184: Silva vs. Lombard - Play by Play

Featherweight Bout: Cub Swanson vs. Manny Gamburyan

Round 1

The fight begins! A nice combination fails to land, allowing Gamburyan to hit back with a solid left. Gamburyan moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. Swanson uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Swanson can't get the takedown, Gamburyan defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Gamburyan is trying to push Swanson up against the cage. Gamburyan can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. With control of the clinch, Swanson tries to complete a takedown. Gamburyan blocks the takedown attempt. Gamburyan turns Swanson slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. Gamburyan is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Swanson. They start grappling, Swanson looks happy to engage Gamburyan at close quarters. Gamburyan tries to wrestle Swanson backward and up against the cage. Gamburyan can't move Swanson at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Swanson tries to take Gamburyan down. Gamburyan cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Swanson starts trying to work to get past the guard. Swanson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Gamburyan tries to smother Swanson by holding him, but can't keep control. Swanson looks to get past the guard. He eventually passes, but only into half guard. Swanson begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. Gamburyan keeps his half guard secure. The time runs out on round one. I think Swanson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Swanson slips out of the way of a jab. Gamburyan looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Gamburyan cannot get close enough to the elusive Swanson to grapple. Moving in closer, Gamburyan looks like he may want to wrestle Swanson. He pulls Swanson into a grapple. Gamburyan is looking to muscle Swanson back against the cage. Gamburyan does it, Swanson is stuck with his back to the cage. Gamburyan looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Swanson fights it every inch of the way. Gamburyan tries to throw an elbow, but Swanson takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Gamburyan ends up backed against the cage instead. Cub Swanson is breathing very hard. Smothered against the cage, Gamburyan is stuck there, unable to do anything, for roughly sixty seconds. The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. Swanson, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. Gamburyan sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Swanson up close into a clinch. Gamburyan is trying to push Swanson so that his back is up against the cage. He does so, and now has Swanson pinned to the cage. Cub Swanson looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Manny Gamburyan doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Gamburyan keeps Swanson up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. I think Gamburyan took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

Round three begins! Gamburyan catches an attempted body kick and goes for a judo-style trip takedown, but Swanson is able to block it. Swanson throws a right kick to the body but Gamburyan avoids it. Swanson throws a leg kick but Gamburyan avoids it. A drained-looking Gamburyan tries to close the distance between them. Gamburyan grabs Swanson and pulls him into a grapple. Manny Gamburyan looks very, very tired. Gamburyan tries to wrestle Swanson backward and up against the cage. Gamburyan achieves it, pinning Swanson to the cage. Cub Swanson looks totally gassed. Gamburyan looks to set up a judo throw. Gamburyan can't get the leverage to execute the throw, but does get behind Swanson when he attempts to wriggle free. Swanson tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. Gamburyan looks to clamber up Swanson from behind and apply a choke of some kind. Gamburyan gets a good grip, and Swanson can do nothing but fall to the ground. Gamburyan is on top of Swanson, who is face down on the ground. Manny Gamburyan looks like he is completely out of gas. Gamburyan tries to get Swanson locked in a rear naked choke. Swanson rolls them so that they are staring at the lights, then sharply turns over to wind up in guard. Swanson took advantage of slack groundwork there, Gamburyan should have properly applied hooks first. Swanson starts trying to work to get past the guard. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. Swanson tries to ensnare Gamburyan in an armbar. Swanson gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Gamburyan has to tap!

The winner, by submission, is Cub Swanson!

Welterweight Bout: Jake Ellenberger vs. Mike Pierce

Round 1

And here we go! Pierce moves out of range of a flurry of punches. There's a takedown attempt from Ellenberger. Ellenberger doesn't get the takedown, Pierce saw it coming and was equal to it. Moving in closer, Ellenberger looks like he may want to wrestle Pierce. Seeing a takedown opportunity, Pierce goes for a single leg, but Ellenberger is equal to it. Ellenberger circles as he plans his next move. Pierce steps in closer to force the issue. Pierce throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Ellenberger. The takedown doesn't work, Ellenberger sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. Ellenberger has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Pierce down. Ellenberger can't get the takedown, Pierce defended it well. Pierce turns Ellenberger slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. Ellenberger looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. There's the slam! Pierce is planted onto his back, and pulls guard. Ellenberger throws a few right hands to the body. Ellenberger attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Round one ends as time expires. I think Ellenberger took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. They wind up in a tight clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Pierce is trying to push Ellenberger up against the cage. Ellenberger out-wrestles him though. Getting underhooks, Ellenberger looks for a takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Pierce blocked Ellenberger. Pierce pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple. Pierce throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Ellenberger. Ellenberger stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. Pierce goes for a foot stomp, but Ellenberger senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. With Pierce stuck against the cage, Ellenberger gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. Pierce digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Jake Ellenberger is looking really tired. Pierce wrestles free of Ellenberger and backs off to the center. Pierce slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. Pierce comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Ellenberger cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. In guard, Pierce begins working to pass to side control. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. The time runs out on round two. That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. I think Pierce took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Pierce drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Ellenberger uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Pierce to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierce tries to step away from the takedown. Pierce avoids the takedown attempt. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Pierce. Ellenberger saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. Pierce gets a single leg takedown! Ellenberger pulls guard off it. In guard, Pierce catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Ellenberger tries to ensnare Pierce in a guillotine. Pierce stops Ellenberger from applying it. Mike Pierce looks very tired out there. In guard, Pierce begins working to pass to side control. Ellenberger is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Pierce firmly in guard. Ellenberger attempts a triangle choke on Pierce from the bottom of the guard. Pierce blocks the attempt. Jake Ellenberger looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Ellenberger is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Pierce off of him. Time slips away as Pierce successfully keeps Ellenberger stuck against the ground. Pierce lies on top of Ellenberger, basically smothering him. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. I have to give that round to Pierce, but only a 10-9.

The judges' scores are now being announced. All three judges give a score of 29-28.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mike Pierce!

Middleweight Bout: Chris Weidman vs. Rousimar Palhares

Round 1

Round one begins! Weidman feints throwing a jab. Palhares slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. Palhares comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Palhares is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. Not wasting a second, Weidman moves straight into attempting a D'Arce choke! He can't get it applied. Weidman pounds away on Palhares, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! With Palhares taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

The winner, by TKO; Chris Weidman!

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Silva vs. Mike Russow

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Silva steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Russow. Silva grabs Russow and pulls him into a grapple. Silva is looking to muscle Russow back against the cage. Silva does it, Russow is stuck with his back to the cage. Silva drives a knee to the thigh area twice in quick succession. Russow eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. Russow eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. Russow is pressed up against the cage and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, for roughly a minute. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Russow wrestles back against Silva, not letting him maintain control for any length of time. Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. Russow suddenly fakes dropping down for a double leg to try and get Silva to commit to a sprawl, but gets no joy. Silva isn't drawn in by Russow feinting to his left. Russow drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Silva isn't buying it. Russow bobs and weaves, trying to get Silva to commit. Russow comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Silva seems happy to engage with Russow in the pocket. Russow, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Silva covers up and absorbs it. The time runs out on round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Silva.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Silva is trying to push Russow up against the cage. Silva does it, Russow is stuck with his back to the cage. Silva smothers Russow up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for well over a full minute. Silva smothers Russow up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for sixty seconds. Russow takes a hard knee strike to the inside of his own knee. With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. Russow feints to the right, trying to draw Silva into throwing a strike. Moving in closer, Russow looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Standing his ground, Silva looks happy to engage Russow in the pocket. Silva looks to be trying to close the distance between them. He pulls Russow into a grapple. Silva is trying to muscle Russow up against the cage. Russow ends up backed against the cage. Antonio Silva is breathing very hard. Silva tries to use some dirty boxing, but Russow uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Silva drives a knee to the thigh area twice in quick succession. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Silva.

Round 3

We are back underway! An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. A jab misses and Russow counters with a vicious head kick that lands on the temple; Silva crumples to the ground, out cold!

The winner, by Knock Out; Mike Russow!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez vs. George Sotiropoulos

Round 1

Round one begins! Melendez throws a spinning back fist but Sotiropoulos avoids it. Melendez doesn't get drawn in as Sotiropoulos feints a kick. Sotiropoulos goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Melendez to cover up, then shoots in. Melendez sprawls well, and Sotiropoulos is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. Sotiropoulos is rolled over onto his back, where Melendez secures side control. Melendez attempts the mount. Sotiropoulos doesn't let Melendez get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Sotiropoulos tries to ensnare an arm. Melendez doesn't let his arm get taken. In side control, Melendez begins working to get a mount. He can't mount Sotiropoulos. Sotiropoulos tries to grab an arm-in guillotine. Sotiropoulos cannot get it applied. Melendez tries to get into the mount position. Sotiropoulos doesn't let Melendez get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Sotiropoulos looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt. Melendez blocks it. Melendez tries to get into the mount position. He can't mount Sotiropoulos. Sotiropoulos reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. Melendez fends off Sotiropoulos, and doesn't give up an arm. Melendez throws a few right hands to the body. Round one ends as time expires. 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 Melendez, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Melendez uses a feint to get Sotiropoulos off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. Melendez steps back to avoid a left jab. An errant jab sets Sotiropoulos up to counter-strike with a jab. Sotiropoulos avoids a wild spinning back fist and counters with a stinging left jab. Sotiropoulos uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Melendez sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Sotiropoulos down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Melendez fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Sotiropoulos getting to his feet. Melendez looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Sotiropoulos. Sotiropoulos sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Melendez is able to defend it. Melendez is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Sotiropoulos tries to counter with a takedown, but Melendez defended it well. Sotiropoulos shoots in for a takedown. Melendez sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Sotiropoulos down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Sotiropoulos springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head. Melendez looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sotiropoulos. Seeing a takedown opportunity, Sotiropoulos goes for a single leg, but Melendez is equal to it. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Sotiropoulos, 10-9.

Round 3

Round three begins! Melendez avoids a quick jab and hits a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross. Melendez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sotiropoulos. Melendez grabs Sotiropoulos and pulls him into a grapple. Melendez tries to wrestle Sotiropoulos backward and up against the cage. Sotiropoulos ends up backed against the cage. Gilbert Melendez is breathing very hard. George Sotiropoulos is breathing very hard. Melendez tries to smother Sotiropoulos against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Melendez against the cage instead. Sotiropoulos tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows Melendez to turn him so that he ends up backed against the cage. Melendez goes to use some dirty boxing, but Sotiropoulos is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. Gilbert Melendez looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Melendez tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Sotiropoulos uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. George Sotiropoulos looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Melendez drives a knee to the thigh area. Sotiropoulos struggles back against Melendez, not allowing him to control the grappling. Sotiropoulos manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke, and takes Melendez down with it! The guillotine is fully sunk in, Melendez has no option but to tap out!

George Sotiropoulos takes the win by submission!

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: Anderson Silva vs. Hector Lombard

Round 1

We are underway! A right jab misses and Lombard counters with a solid left jab. After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Silva is able to strike back with a right. An errant jab sets Lombard up to counter-strike with a crunching right hook to the body. Silva avoids a nice combination and hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh. Lombard counters a wayward low left kick with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. Silva uses a left hook to the body, but misses. Not letting up, Lombard quickly steps in closer to attack Silva. Lombard tries for a left jab but Silva moves out of range. Moving forward, Lombard counters a right jab with a crisp jab. A leg kick misses badly, giving Lombard an opening to score with two hard right hands! That last shot may have done some damage, Silva is backing off and looks totally dazed! Silva covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a nice right hand. Silva feints rushing in, but withdraws. Silva steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I think Lombard took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! It sounded like his corner told Silva to hit Lombard with everything he has in this round. A jab misses and Lombard counters with a nice one-two combination. Lombard counters a right jab by using a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut. Lombard swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint. Lombard keeps his cool as Silva throws a feint to the left. Lombard swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint. Silva circles around Lombard. Lombard steps in closer to force the issue. Lombard counters a wayward low left kick with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. Silva uses a left hook to the body, but misses. Not letting up, Lombard quickly steps in closer to attack Silva. Lombard tries for a left jab but Silva moves out of range. Moving forward, Lombard counters a right jab with a crisp jab. A body kick misses, giving Lombard an opening to score with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Silva down! Silva shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Lombard to make a move. Apparently unwilling to engage, Lombard lets his opponent stand back up. Lombard avoids a wild flying knee strike and scores with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Silva down! Lombard quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Silva! The time runs out on round two. That round belonged to Lombard to the tune of 10-8.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Silva bobs and weaves, trying to get Lombard to commit. Lombard counters a wayward low left kick with a nice jab. Lombard avoids a kick to the leg and hits a left. Silva circles around Lombard. It seems that Lombard is happy to let Silva circle for the moment. Lombard feints left and throws an excellent combination but Silva is just able to cover up in time. Lombard moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab. Silva fakes a lunge. It seems that Lombard is happy to let Silva circle for the moment. A leg kick misses badly, giving Lombard an opening to score with a nice jab. Lombard is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Lombard is in the pocket, ready to attack Silva. Lombard sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a nice jab. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Silva hits a crisp right jab. Lombard slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range. Stepping back, Silva creates a bit of distance. Lombard slips out of the way of a body kick. Time expires and we come to the end of round three. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lombard.

Round 4

There's the bell for the start of the round! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Silva is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. Lombard steps in, fakes dropping down for a shot, then darts back out. Silva covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a flying knee strike that catches Lombard full on the jaw, knocking him down! Silva quickly secures side control over his stunned opponent. Silva tries to hit a knee strike, but Lombard squirms around and the blow is only glancing. Silva tries to lock Lombard in an arm triangle. Lombard defends himself well and is in no danger. Silva blocks Lombard as he tries a transition to guard. Silva tries to get into the mount position. He can't get the mount. Lombard tries to sweep Silva but can't. Silva starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Lombard. Silva isn't able to get behind Lombard this time around. Lombard tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of side control. Silva blocks it. Anderson Silva looks very tired out there. Silva prepares to launch a knee strike to the ribs from side control. Lombard was ready, and springs into life, bucking Silva off and scrambling for position! Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing. A right jab misses and Lombard strikes back with a thudding right hook to the body. Silva counters a wayward left jab with a sharp kick to the shin. Hector Lombard is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. Silva has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. Lombard looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Silva now has Lombard standing in the pocket. Time expires and we come to the end of round four. That round goes to Silva, 10-9 on my card.

Round 5

And here we go, round five! Lombard fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Silva. Lombard counters a wayward low left kick with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. Moving in closer, Lombard looks like he may want to wrestle Silva. Silva is pulled into a grapple. Lombard is trying to push Silva so that his back is up against the cage. Silva ends up backed against the cage. Breathing very hard, Hector Lombard is looking ragged. Lombard stomps down on his opponent's foot. From the looks of things, I don't think Anderson Silva has much energy left. It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy. Lombard smothers Silva up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. Lombard pins Silva up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. Lombard attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Silva to the ground. Silva is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! Lombard stands and gets out of guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. Lombard, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown. Silva stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. Hector Lombard looks very, very tired. Lombard tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Silva uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. Lombard attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Silva to the ground. Silva digs in and manages to block the throw, but Lombard does manage to get behind him. Silva tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. Lombard tries to dirty box Silva, but can't keep control from behind and gets turned so that he is the one against the cage. Anderson Silva looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Silva smothers Lombard against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Silva steps back to achieve some separation from Lombard and gets ready to strike. The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. I have to give that round to Lombard, but only a 10-9.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. The judges have given 49-45, 49-45 and 49-46.

Hector 'Shango' Lombard wins by unanimous decision!

UFC 184: Silva vs. Lombard - Results

Venue: Staples Center

Local: Los Angeles, California, USA

Attendence: 25,575

Gate: $6,393,750

PPV: 2,792,279 buys for revenue of $16,753,674

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: Anderson Silva vs. Hector Lombard - Hector Lombard win Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez vs. George Sotiropoulos - George Sotiropoulos win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:52 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Silva vs. Mike Russow - Mike Russow win by KO (High Kick) in 0:52 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Chris Weidman vs. Rousimar Palhares - Chris Weidman win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Jake Ellenberger vs. Mike Pierce - Mike Pierce win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Cub Swanson vs. Manny Gamburyan - Cub Swanson win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:52 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Matt Hamill vs. Muhammed Lawal - Muhammed Lawal win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:57 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Spencer Fisher vs. Ramsey Nijem - Ramsey Nijem win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Robert Peralta vs. Pablo Garza - Pablo Garza win by KO (Punch) in 0:41 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Renan Barao vs. Jeff Curran - Renan Barao win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: John Moraga vs. Czar Sklavos - John Moraga win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Justin Edwards vs. Stephen Thompson - Stephen Thompson win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Cub Swanson vs. Manny Gamburyan

KO of The Night: Pablo Garza

Submission of The Night: George Sotiropoulos

Post Fight

- Dana White says Anderson Silva will have to win a fight to compete for the title again, because the victory of Lombard was dominant.

- Hector Lombard said it was very rewarding to win a major in history and says he knows he will have a rematch soon.

- Anderson Silva said he is now more motivated, and you want to fight again as fast as possible to dispute the title.

- Sotiropoulos was confirmed as the next challenger in the Lightweight division.

- Dana White made the announcement that the UFC purchased the organization Rage In The Cage, and they will pick the best fighters in the UFC.

- Dana White said Mike Russow will have to win one more fight to compete for a title shot.

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

Hirings

WW - Jarel Clark (8-2) - Merger of RITC

FW - Jesse Moreng (11-1) - Merger of RITC

BW - Pedro Munoz (9-1) - Merger of RITC

WW - Quinn Mulhern (19-4) (1-2 in UFC) - Merger of RITC

FW - Wagnney Fabiano (15-5) - Merger of RITC

FW - Antun Racic (11-2)

WW - Ben Askren (13-1)

WBW - Kikuyo Ishikawa (11-5)

BW - Irshaad Sayed (5-2)

Releases

LW - Daisuke Hanazawa (20-15-5) (1-2 in UFC)

LW - Anthony Njukuani (15-10-1 NC) (2-6 in UFC)

HW - Hector Ramirez (11-5-1) (0-3 in UFC)

WW - Justin Edwards (9-6) (3-6 in UFC)

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Griffo · March 16, 2013

HECCCTORRRRRRRRR OHHHHH YEHHHHHH! haha

rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Ranking - August 2014

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC announces cast of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3: Team Aldo vs. Team Jason

The Ultimate Fighter goes into its third edition in Brazil. After two successful editions, the UFC returns to Brazil to find new talent. Coaches this season are former featherweight champion of the UFC and WEC, Jose Aldo, and the winner of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, Rony Jason. After the end of the season the coaches will face off in the TUF Finale.

Check out fighters and divisions:

Flyweight

Jose Maria Tome (26-4-2 NC) - Veteran Brazilian circuit, had holdings in Jungle Fight with losses to UFC fighters, Abel Cullum and Frank Baca.

Dileno Lopes (11-0) - One of the favorites in the Flyweight this season. Come to 2-0 at Jungle Fight.

Rafael De Freitas (5-2) - Training in New Mexico, Freitas has two losses in the cartel for veterans Will Campuzano and Antonio Banuelos.

Ralph Lauren (8-4) - With fights outside the country, Lauren has two good wins at Jungle Fight.

Alexandre França Nogueira (13-6-2) - The most veteran home, Nogueira was considered the King of Shooto, and defended his belt for 6 years. Already faced coach Jose Aldo at WEC.

Shaymon Moraes (5-0) - Unbeaten and one of the youngest, Moraes is a former champion Bitetti Combat.

Claudir Dutkevis (10-3) - He made his last fight at Jungle Fight and was defeated by the experienced UFC fighter Wilson Reis.

Pedro Munoz (9-1) - Newly arrived from RITC, Munoz is considered one of the best in the house.

Light Heavyweight

Andre Gusmao (8-3) - With the 0-2 record in the UFC, Gusmao wants to prove that improved over time out of the UFC.

Alexandre Ribeiro (2-1) - Jiu Jitsu world champion, Xande Ribeiro is one of the favorites to win this season.

Richardson Moreira (4-1) - He participated as a middleweight in the TUF 1 and was eliminated in qualifying.

Lucio Linhares (17-8) - One of the more experienced athletes and two appearances in the UFC. Two defeats for Palhares and Okami.

Kleber Raimundo (12-3) - He was twice champion Light Heavyweight Jungle Fight, train at the gym of former Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos.

Fabio da Costa (10-1-1) - It fights against big names in Brazil as former TUF 1, Delson Heleno and Jiu Jitsu specialist Braga Neto.

Samuel Trindade - (9-1) - Comes with two good wins at Shooto Brazil, against former UFC fighters. Luis Ramos won and then won the belt Shooto Brazil, defeating Roan Carneiro.

Ricardo Arona (15-6) - The big star of this TUF and a favorite, Arona is well known in MMA fights with the now defunct PRIDE, confronted big names in his career as Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Shogun and Fedor Emelianenko.

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Announces cards in August

UFC 187: Henderson vs. Penn

UFC 187: Henderson vs. Penn

Date: September 6, 2014

Venue: Prudential Center

Local: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Ben Henderson (21-3) vs. (#5) B.J. Penn (19-10-2)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#1) Mike Swick (18-5) vs. (#2) Tyron Woodley (15-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Forrest Griffin (20-9) vs. Vitor Belfort (23-12)

Middleweight Bout: Rich Franklin (30-9-1 NC) vs. Luke Rockhold (12-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Michael McDonald (17-3) vs. T.J. Dillashaw (9-2)

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (44-20-1) vs. Terry Etim (17-6)

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Bout: (#8) John Dodson (15-6) vs. (#1) Darrell Montague (16-2)

Heavyweight Bout: Dave Herman (22-6) vs. Phillip De Fries (10-3-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Daniel Cormier (11-4) vs. Rafael Cavalcante (12-6)

Lightweight Bout: Mike Chiesa (8-3) vs. Ryan Couture (6-3)

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie (6-3) vs. Adlam Amagov (10-5-1)

Featherweight Bout: Milton Vieira (13-8-2) vs. Eddie Yagin (16-8-1)

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UFC on Fuel TV: Evans vs. Mousasi

UFC on Fuel TV: Evans vs. Mousasi

Date: September 13, 2014

Venue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Local: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rashad Evans (19-4-1) vs. Gegard Mousasi (35-6-2)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke (21-7-1) vs. John Hathaway (19-2)

Light Heavyweight Bout: James Te Huna (15-8) vs. Cyrille Diabate (20-10-1)

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson (21-7-1 NC) vs. Brian Ebersole (51-16-1-1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: (#4) Eduardo Dantas (15-2) vs. (#9) Edwin Figueroa (12-2)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Chad Mendes (15-4) vs. Matt Grice (15-5)

Welterweight Bout: Ben Alloway (14-4) vs. T.J. Waldburger (17-9)

Lightweight Bout: Patrick Iodice (6-1) vs. C.J. Keith (9-2)

Welterweight Bout: Robert Whittaker (10-3) vs. Sergio Moraes (8-3)

Welterweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (23-15) vs. Brad Scott (9-4)

Flyweight Bout: Yasuhiro Urushitani (21-8-6) vs. Bill Boland (6-2)

Heavyweight Bout: Ryan Martinez (10-3) vs. Mark Ellis (5-1)

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UFC 188: Carwin vs. Overeem

UFC 188: Carwin vs. Overeem

Date: September 20, 2014

Venue: Wells Fargo Center

Local: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Shane Carwin (15-3) vs. (#7) Alistair Overeem (38-13)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Dan Henderson (31-10) vs. (#4) Thiago Silva (18-3-2 NC)

Lightweight Bout: (#8) Anthony Pettis (18-3) vs. (#7) Eddie Alvarez (26-4)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Miller (17-7) vs. (#5) Jason High (20-3)

Heavyweight Bout: Mark Hunt (10-9) vs. Brendan Schaub (9-5)

Welterweight Bout: Nate Marquardt (34-13-2) vs. Josh Neer (35-14-1)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mark Munoz (13-5) vs. Caio Magalhaes (8-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Joey Beltran (18-9) vs. Ovince St.Preux (14-7)

Welterweight Bout: Brock Jardine (12-2) vs. Mike Stumpf (13-3)

Flyweight Bout: (#4) Pat Runez (7-1) vs. Abel Cullum (21-6)

Welterweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou (12-6-1 NC) vs. David Mitchell (12-4)

Bantamweight Bout: Alex Caceres (9-7) vs. Dustin Kimura (11-3)

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UFC on FX: Aldo vs. Jason

UFC on FX: Aldo vs. Jason

Date: September 27, 2014

Venue: Arena Amadeu Teixeira

Local: Amazonas, Brazil

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Jose Aldo (22-3) vs. (#10) Rony Jason (15-3)

Co-Main Event

TBA vs. TBA

The Ultimate Fighter Light Heavyweight Final

Light Heavyweight Bout: TBA vs. TBA

The Ultimate Fighter Flyweight Final

Flyweight Bout: TBA vs. TBA

The full card will be announced after the last episode of TUF Brazil 3

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Griffo" data-cite="Griffo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="35334" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>HECCCTORRRRRRRRR OHHHHH YEHHHHHH! haha</div></blockquote> This fight was very good. Lombard applied two knockdowns in Silva. And in the fourth round seemed that Silva would win, but Lombard managed to hold the victory. But if Silva he won a contest the title again.

rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 185: Pacquiao vs. Hioki - Press Conference

- Manny Pacquiao said he would be interested in a super fight against Dominick Cruz or Urijah Faber who will fight for Bantamweight belt.

- Hatsu Hioki said he will take to the floor and Pacquiao will win the fight.

- Dana White said it commercially, a super fight of Pacquiao would be very interesting.

- Lyoto Machida wants to win and get into the TOP 10 in the Middleweight Division.

- Nick Diaz said he had respect for the power of Hendricks.

- Hendricks said if he beat Diaz deserves a title shot by fighting.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC 185: Pacquiao vs. Hioki

Date: August 2, 2014

Venue: American Airlines Arena

Local: Miami, Florida, USA

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#8) Nick Diaz (29-9) vs. (#3) Johny Hendricks (17-2)

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (19-6) vs. Tim Boetsch (18-7)

Lightweight Bout: Diego Sanchez (24-8) vs. Evan Dunham (16-5)

Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Joe Soto (15-2) vs. (#5) Raphael Assunçao (21-5)

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard (12-3-1-1 NC) vs. Danny Castillo (17-6)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Chris Leben (28-11) vs. Joe Riggs (40-15-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Wagner Prado (11-1-1 NC) vs. Igor Pokrajac (26-11)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (15-8) vs. Shawn Jordan (15-6)

Lightweight Bout: Henry Martinez (9-3) vs. Patrick Freire (11-5)

Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stephens (21-10) vs. Renee Forte (8-3)

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia (16-11-1) vs. Myles Merola (10-7)

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 185: Pacquiao vs. Hioki - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard vs. Danny Castillo

Round 1

We are underway! Moving forward, Castillo counters a left jab with a series of quick jabs. Maynard looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Castillo finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Maynard finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Castillo to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. Castillo throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Castillo doesn't get the takedown, Maynard was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. Maynard tries to wrestle Castillo backward and up against the cage. He does so, and now has Castillo pinned to the cage. Maynard smothers Castillo against the cage and stomps down on his foot. Maynard tries to throw an elbow, but Castillo uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike. Castillo is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Maynard has over him. This goes on for about a minute. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. Maynard is getting in closer to Castillo, perhaps looking for a clinch. Maynard cannot get close enough to the elusive Castillo to clinch. Maynard avoids a flurry of punches. Maynard circles as he plans his next move. Castillo quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. I have to give that round to Maynard, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Castillo avoids a barrage of punches and hits a solid left jab. Moving in closer, Maynard looks like he may want to wrestle Castillo. He pulls Castillo into a grapple. Maynard tries to wrestle Castillo backward and up against the cage. Maynard manages it, and controls Castillo up against the cage. Maynard tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Castillo reverses so that he is the one in control. Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Castillo keeps Maynard stuck against the cage for about thirty seconds. Castillo tries to keep Maynard up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Maynard reverses so that he is the one in control. Maynard tries to smother Castillo against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Maynard against the cage instead. With the cage trapping Maynard, Castillo gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Maynard shows stubborn resistance and Castillo cannot complete the takedown. Gray Maynard looks very tired out there. Maynard turns Castillo slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. Castillo has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Maynard to the ground. Maynard blocks the takedown attempt and turns Castillo around so that he has his back to the cage. Maynard tries to smother Castillo against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Maynard against the cage instead. Castillo has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Maynard to the ground. Maynard digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Danny Castillo is breathing very hard. Round two ends as time expires. That was a very close round, but I think Maynard just about edged it.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Castillo slips past a left jab and fires back with a series of quick lefts. Castillo avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek. A jab misses and Castillo counters with a solid left. Looking tired, Maynard comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Castillo. Not keen on wrestling Maynard, Castillo uses movement to keep out of reach. Gray Maynard looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Backing out of range, Maynard circles tentatively. Castillo doesn't let Maynard settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Castillo comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Maynard lets Castillo get closer. Maynard slips past a straight punch and hits a jab. Slipping past the blow, Maynard counters an attempted knock out punch with a nice left. A left jab misses the mark and allows Maynard to counter with a hard leg kick. Using head movement, Maynard slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the outside of the knee. Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. Castillo sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a sequence of quick punches. Danny Castillo looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. A left jab misses, giving Maynard the chance to hit back with a clean punch. Seeing a low kick coming, Castillo strikes first with a nice sequence of jabs. Maynard shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. Good head movement allows Maynard to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Maynard.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

Judge #1 has scored it 29-28 Castillo.

Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Maynard.

Judge #3 gives a score of 30-27 in favour of Maynard.

Making 'The Bully' Gray Maynard the winner by split decision!

Bantamweight Bout: Joe Soto vs. Raphael Assunçao

Round 1

And here we go! An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. Moving in closer, Soto looks like he may want to wrestle Assuncao. Assuncao ends up grappling for supremacy with Soto. Soto and Assuncao break the grapple and are apart again, circling. Moving in closer, Assuncao looks like he may want to try and clinch with Soto. Soto uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Assuncao cannot get close enough to clinch. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. Soto bobs and weaves. Not letting up, Assuncao quickly steps in closer to attack Soto. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Assuncao. Soto tries to step away from the takedown. Assuncao can't get the takedown, Soto was too quick to back away. Assuncao looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Soto. Not keen on getting too close to Assuncao, Soto uses movement to keep out of reach. Soto throws three punches in quick succession, but Assuncao was out of range. Assuncao steps in to put some pressure on. Round one ends as time expires. Boos echo around the arena after that round produced little in the way of entertainment. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Soto 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Assuncao to fire back with a jab. Assuncao counters a left jab by using a kick to the inside of the left leg. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Assuncao. Soto tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown is successful, Soto pulls guard. Assuncao attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. Assuncao attempts to roll Soto slightly and take his back. Soto is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Soto is in increasing trouble, as Assuncao gets both hooks in. With both hooks in, Assuncao tries to flatten Soto out for the rear naked choke. The rear naked choke is fully applied, Assuncao has Soto flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

By submission, the winner is Raphael Assuncao!

Lightweight Bout: Diego Sanchez vs. Evan Dunham

Round 1

We are underway! Advancing, Dunham counters a left jab by using a superb combination of right hook to the body and a big left cross. Sanchez keeps his cool as Dunham throws a feint to the left. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Dunham. Sanchez saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. Sanchez can't get the guillotine choke. The takedown is completed, Sanchez is on his back and pulls guard. Dunham starts trying to work to get past the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Securing an arm, Sanchez then brings his legs up and tries to lock Dunham in a triangle choke. Dunham counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control. Dunham tries to ensnare Sanchez in an armbar. Sanchez fights off the armbar attempt. Sanchez reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. Dunham defends it. Dunham tries to grab a leg to prepare Sanchez for a kneebar. Sanchez fights off the kneebar attempt. Sanchez works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. Dunham ends up in side control. Dunham hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Sanchez was moving too much. Dunham punches down at Sanchez, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Round one ends as time expires. That round goes to Dunham, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Between rounds, his corner told Sanchez to be aggressive and really let his hands go. Sanchez darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Sanchez the opportunity to counter with a sudden huge right hand that knocks Dunham out cold!

By Knock Out, the winner is Diego Sanchez!

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida vs. Tim Boetsch

Round 1

We are underway! Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. A left jab misses, Machida counters with a huge left hand and Boetsch is knocked down! Boetsch shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Machida to make a move. On his back, Boetsch watches as Machida comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. Machida dives in, but Boetsch pushes him away and starts to scramble. The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. Machida avoids a jab. Boetsch comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Machida. Machida is pulled into a grapple. Boetsch looks to get some strikes in, but Machida seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. Machida looks for a trip takedown. Machida can't get the takedown, as Boetsch wrestles his way into a dominant position. Boetsch is looking to muscle Machida back against the cage. Boetsch can't manage it, and Machida gets out of the grapple entirely. Machida counters an attempted spinning back fist with a right jab to the cheek. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Machida. Boetsch stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Machida into a clinch. The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. Machida is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Machida is now standing in the pocket. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Boetsch backs away to create some more space. Machida keeps his cool as Boetsch throws a feint to the left. Round one ends as time expires. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Machida.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Boetsch telling him to be wary of Machida trying takedowns. An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. A jab misses, allowing Machida to counter-strike with a lightning fast couple of jabs and a left cross. Machida feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Boetsch just avoids it. Boetsch steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Machida looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Boetsch. Machida cannot get close enough to the elusive Boetsch. Machida throws a speculative left, but it is nowhere near hitting. Boetsch doesn't press the issue, allowing Machida to circle. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. Machida dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid right jab. Machida throws a kick to the body but Boetsch dodges it. There's a double leg attempt from Machida, from the pocket. The takedown is stuffed, so Machida has to go to settle for pushing Boetsch up against the cage. Machida tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Boetsch uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. Machida tries to foot stomp Boetsch, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Machida.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Boetsch feints rushing in, but withdraws. Boetsch slips out of the way of a jab. Lyoto Machida doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Boetsch feints stepping in. Boetsch comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Boetsch can't get near enough to engage, Machida uses strikes to keep him out of range. There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. Tim Boetsch is breathing very hard. A feint puts him off balance, but Boetsch is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick. Machida doesn't get drawn in as Boetsch feints a kick. Boetsch circles, looking for an opening. Machida doesn't press the issue, allowing Boetsch to circle. Boetsch comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Strikes from Machida keep Boetsch from stepping in too close. Boetsch darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Boetsch still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. To counter, Machida throws a huge left hook which doesn't miss by much. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. That round goes to Machida, 10-9 on my card.

The judges' scores are now being announced. The judges score the contest as 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.

Lyoto Machida wins by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Nick Diaz vs. Johny Hendricks

Round 1

We are underway! Hendricks counters a wayward right jab with a barrage of hard left hands, enough to put Diaz down! Almost immediately Diaz has shaken it off and is ready for Hendricks. Hendricks hits a kick, but can do nothing to stop Diaz getting back to his feet. There's a takedown attempt from Diaz. Hendricks sprawls well, and Diaz is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. Hendricks unloads with massive punches, Diaz is getting destroyed! The referee jumps in and saves Diaz from taking any more shots!

The winner, by TKO; Johny Hendricks!

Main Event

Featherweight Championship Bout: Manny Pacquiao vs. Hatsu Hioki

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. Hioki covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a vicious leg kick. Hioki counters a one-two combination with a nice jab. Hioki covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a hard right kick to the legs. Manny Pacquiao won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. Pacquiao counters a wayward left jab with a barrage of hard left hands, enough to put Hioki down! Hioki recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Pacquiao to make a move. Pacquiao comes in and drops a bomb that catches Hioki flush! Pacquiao doesn't even bother continuing, Hioki is out like a light!

By Knock Out, the winner is Manny Pacquiao!

UFC 185: Pacquiao vs. Hioki - Results

Venue: American Airlines Arena

Local: Miami, Florida, USA

Attendence: 28,700

Gate: $7,175,000

PPV: 3,492,012 buys for revenue of $20,952,072

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Featherweight Championship Bout: Manny Pacquiao vs. Hatsu Hioki - Manny Pacquiao win by KO (Punch) in 2:17 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Nick Diaz vs. Johny Hendricks - Johny Hendricks win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:27 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida vs. Tim Boetsch - Lyoto Machida win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Diego Sanchez vs. Evan Dunham - Diego Sanchez win by KO (Punch) in 0:42 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: Joe Soto vs. Raphael Assunçao - Raphael Assuncao win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:54 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard vs. Danny Castillo - Gray Maynard win by Split Decision.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Chris Leben vs. Joe Riggs - Joe Riggs win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Wagner Prado vs. Igor Pokrajac - Wagner Prado win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:12 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Shawn Jordan - Shawn Jordan win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:35 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Henry Martinez vs. Patrick Freire - Patrick Freire win by KO (Punch) in 4:23 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stephens vs. Renee Forte - Jeremy Stephens win by KO (Punch) in 0:28 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia vs. Myles Merola - Leonard Garcia win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Evan Dunham

KO of The Night: Manny Pacquiao

Submission of The Night: Raphael Assuncao

Post Fight

- Dana White said he will wait for the fight between Cruz vs. Faber whether to make a super fight with Pacquiao.

- Pacquiao said he is very pleased that another victory and waits for his next fight.

- Nick Diaz asked for a time to being with family and friends.

- Dana White said that the performance of Johny Hendricks was incredible and he will make a second fight against Martin Kampmann, so to recover.

- Dana White said Raphael Assuncao will compete for the title shot in his next fight.

- Soto confirms that he had been suffering with a virus coming into this bout.

End of Post Fight.

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rodrigoviolim · March 16, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3: Team Aldo vs. Team Jason

EPISODE 1

The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 will start. In command of the teams coaches this season, former UFC Featherweight Champion, Jose Aldo and the winner of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, Rony Jason.

The trainers, fighters and Dana White are in the UFC Gym. Dana White explains that the fighters is the chance of their lives to get into the UFC.

The fighters demonstrate their skills and coaches will select teams for ...

Check out the teams:

TEAM ALDO

Flyweight

Dileno Lopes (11-0)

Jose Maria Tome (26-4-2 NC)

Ralph Lauren (8-4-1)

Shaymon Moraes (5-0)

Light Heavyweight

Andre Gusmao (8-3)

Lucio Linhares (17-8)

Richardson Moreira (4-1)

Samuel Trindade (9-1)

TEAM JASON

Flyweight

Alexandre França Nogueira (13-6-2)

Claudir Dutkevis (10-3)

Pedro Munoz (9-1)

Rafael De Freitas (5-2)

Light Heavyweight

Alexandre Ribeiro (2-1)

Fabio da Costa (10-1-1)

Kleber Raimundo (12-3)

Ricardo Arona (15-6)

As Rony Jason began to select teams, Jose Aldo picks fights, and the first fight of this season of The Ultimate Fighter will be ...

Flyweight Bout

Shaymon Moraes (5-0) vs. Rafael De Freitas (5-2)

Round 1

And here we go! de Freitas drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Moraes isn't buying it. Moraes counters an errant left jab with a sharp body kick. de Freitas counters an attempted body kick with a clean jab. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Moraes feints stepping in. de Freitas chooses to shoot in on Moraes. Moraes attempts to avoid de Freitas as he shoots in. de Freitas can't get the takedown, Moraes was too quick to back away. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. de Freitas attempts to wrestle Moraes to the ground. Moraes blocks the takedown attempt. Moraes turns de Freitas slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. de Freitas attempts to wrestle Moraes to the ground. The takedown doesn't work, Moraes defended it well. de Freitas loses control of Moraes, who breaks free from the grapple and backs off. They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. Stepping back, de Freitas creates a bit of distance. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like de Freitas has been instructed to try and get Moraes to the floor in this round. de Freitas avoids a low kick. Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. Stepping back, Moraes creates a bit of distance. de Freitas covers up to withstand a couple of big right hands. de Freitas, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. Standing in the pocket, de Freitas chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Moraes. Moraes tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. The takedown is successful, Moraes couldn't quite stay on his feet. de Freitas ends up holding a seated Moraes around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Not liking his options, de Freitas looks to get a better position over Moraes. de Freitas shifts his position to gain side control. de Freitas begins trying to get himself behind Moraes. He rolls Moraes over a little...and slips behind to take the back! de Freitas tries to ensnare Moraes in an armbar. Moraes pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving de Freitas lying flat, easily secured in side control. Moraes looks to get a mount. de Freitas doesn't let Moraes get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Using an underhook to set it up, de Freitas looks to scramble for position. Moraes somehow manages to come out on top of de Freitas in north-south position. de Freitas takes a few elbows to the midsection, but there's not much behind them. Moraes loses positional control for a moment, and it allows de Freitas to scramble. Round two ends as time expires.

Come to the third round.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! de Freitas moves away from a right high kick and counters with a jab. de Freitas has to cover up to take a barrage of big punches. Moraes throws a kick to the body but de Freitas dodges it. de Freitas slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range. In the pocket, Moraes tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but de Freitas covers up. de Freitas backs away to create some more space. de Freitas throws three punches in quick succession, but Moraes was out of range. Not letting de Freitas settle at all, Moraes comes in closer. Moraes counters a left jab with a sharp kick just above the hip. Moraes looks to move in and stand in the pocket. He gets into range. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. They wind up in a tight clinch. The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. de Freitas counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a crisp left hand punch. de Freitas misses with an attempted right hook to the body. Moraes quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Moraes steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Moraes feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but de Freitas avoids it. Moraes throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. Time slips away as de Freitas doesn't press Moraes, allowing him to circle. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

The judges' scores are now being announced.

Judge #1 de Freitas.

Judge #2 Moraes.

Judge #3 Moraes.

Sheymon Moraes wins by split decision!

The first fight was closely contested and Sheymon Moraes wins the first for Team Aldo.

Even with the the choice, Jose Aldo chooses to fight Light Heavyweights ...

Light Heavyweight Bout

Samuel Trindade (9-1) vs. Fabio da Costa (10-1-1)

Round 1

We are underway! An attempted body kick misses, giving Bolinho the opportunity to counter with a left. Bolinho avoids a right kick to the body and hits a clean jab. Bolinho chooses to shoot in on Trinidade. Trinidade tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Trinidade saw it coming and got out of range. Trinidade sneaks a glance at his corner. Bolinho comes in closer to press the issue. A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. With control of the clinch, Bolinho tries to complete a takedown. He has the takedown! Trinidade pulls guard. Time slips away as Bolinho successfully keeps Trinidade stuck against the ground. The clock runs down as Trinidade is being smothered against the ground by Bolinho. In guard, Bolinho catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Trinidade tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. Bolinho doesn't let his arm get taken. Bolinho is trying to pass guard. He can't find a way past the guard. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Trinidade feints left and tries to get Bolinho to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Trinidade counters a left jab by hitting a quick series of punches. Trinidade steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab. Trinidade steps back to avoid a left jab. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Trinidade to fire back with a solid left. Trinidade fakes a lunge. It seems that Bolinho is happy to let Trinidade circle for the moment. Trinidade looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Bolinho. Bolinho uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Trinidade. Moving in closer, Trinidade looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Trinidade is in the pocket, ready to attack Bolinho. Bolinho slips past a straight punch and then hits a left jab to the cheek. Bolinho throws a left jab but Trinidade uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. Slipping past a left jab, Trinidade hits a sequence of quick punches. Using good head movement, Bolinho ducks under a punch and scores with a left jab to the cheek. Bolinho uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a barrage of big rights! Trinidade looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike! Trinidade is knocked off his feet by a barrage of big rights! Bolinho doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Trinidade recovers his wits quickly. Bolinho tries to come in and secure a ground position. Trinidade is unable to prevent Bolinho from getting side control. Round two ends as time expires.

After two rounds we have a decision ... the winner and move to the semifinal is... Fabio da Costa.

Fabio da Costa ensures choice for Team Jason in the next episode.

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rodrigoviolim · March 17, 2013

Bhupesh Kamble Pulls out of fight.

Sherdog´s Harry Houghton has just e-mailed in to report that the world going around is that Bhupesh Kamble sustained a Neck injury this morning. Early reports are that the injury will rule him out of his scheduled UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee match against Shyam Prasad, his place, Kevin Casey (5-3 ; 2-1 in UFC) was called.

rodrigoviolim · March 17, 2013

UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee - Press Conference

- Dana White said he was very happy to bring the UFC to India.

- Roy Nelson said he hopes to win and compete for the title.

- Dana White said the winner of Nelson vs. Duffee could be the next challenger.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee

Date: August 16, 2014

Venue: IGI Stadium

Local: New Delhi, India

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Roy Nelson (21-8) vs. (#2) Todd Duffee (12-2)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Mike Thomas Brown (27-10) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (14-5)

TUF India Bantamweight Final

Bantamweight Bout: Hardeep Singh (9-3) vs. Gurvinder Singh (2-0)

TUF India Middleweight Final

Middleweight Bout: Srikant Sekhar (0-2) vs. Bhabajeet Choudhury (2-1)

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon (17-8) vs. Pat Healy (29-18)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (13-5) vs. Sam Sicilia (11-4)

Bantamweight Bout: Narender Grewal (2-1) vs. Anup Kumar (4-1)

Middleweight Bout: Pawan Maan Singh (1-1) vs. Satender Bankura (1-0)

Bantamweight Bout: Santosh Kumar (1-0) vs. Suresh Chavan (1-0)

Middleweight Bout: Shyam Prasad (3-0) vs. Kevin Casey (5-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Kapil Kumar (1-1) vs. Irfan Khan (3-0)

Middleweight Bout: Alan Fernandes (3-2) vs. Abhijeet Petkar (2-3)

rodrigoviolim · March 17, 2013

UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon vs. Pat Healy

Round 1

Round one begins! Kwon avoids a nice combination. Kwon slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a right body kick. Kwon comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Healy. Healy is pulled into a grapple. Kwon is trying to muscle Healy up against the cage. Kwon does it, Healy is stuck with his back to the cage. Kwon tries to smother Healy against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Kwon against the cage instead. Healy tries to foot stomp Kwon, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. Kwon catches Healy with a knee strike to the thigh. Healy takes a hard foot stomp. Kwon looks for a foot stomp, but Healy is fighting too hard and it makes it impossible to balance properly to deliver the strike. With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. A barrage of punches miss and Kwon strikes back with a crisp left hand punch. Healy circles, looking for an opening. Not letting Healy settle, Kwon moves in closer. Kwon looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Healy is pulled into a grapple. Kwon is looking to muscle Healy back against the cage. Kwon achieves it, pinning Healy to the cage. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. 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 Kwon.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Kwon telling him to get in close and pressure Healy with wrestling. An errant jab sets Healy up to counter-strike with a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Healy counters a left jab with a clean jab. Kwon looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Healy is pulled into a grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Kwon is trying to push Healy up against the cage. Kwon manages it, and controls Healy up against the cage. Kwon looks for an elbow strike, but Healy out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. A Sol Kwon is looking really tired. Healy tries to use some knees from the clinch, but Kwon is able to block them. Healy smothers Kwon against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. Healy keeps Kwon up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. Healy breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Kwon. Healy throws rights and lefts, but Kwon covers up well and none of the shots find a home. Kwon dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Healy hits a barrage of hard rights! Getting destroyed, Kwon falls to the ground...but the blows keep on landing! With Kwon taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match!

The winner, by TKO, is Pat 'Bam Bam' Healy!

TUF India Middleweight Final

Middleweight Bout: Srikant Sekhar vs. Bhabajeet Choudhury

Round 1

The fight begins! Choudhury side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Sekhar. Choudhury avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Sekhar. Choudhury feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Sekhar avoids it. Choudhury looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Choudhury is in the pocket, ready to attack Sekhar. Choudhury looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Sekhar finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Choudhury and Sekhar break the grapple and are apart again, circling. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Going toe-to-toe, both fighters start exchanging close range strikes! Getting the better of the exchange, Choudhury hits a powerful right hand that knocks Sekhar down! Choudhury quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Sekhar! Choudhury pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots. With punches raining down, Sekhar can only pull Choudhury down into side control to survive. Choudhury starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. He can't get the mount. Sekhar tries to sweep Choudhury but can't. Choudhury begins trying to get himself into a mount. Sekhar keeps Choudhury from mounting him. Choudhury blocks an attempt to pull guard. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Choudhury.

Round 2

Round two begins! Choudhury feints an attack, keeping Sekhar on his toes. Choudhury feints left, then right. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. Choudhury is trying to muscle Sekhar up against the cage. Sekhar ends up backed against the cage. Sekhar wrestles back against Choudhury, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. Sekhar launches a knee strike but Choudhury is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Sekhar is the one against the cage. Choudhury goes for a foot stomp, but Sekhar senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. Choudhury avoids a foot stomp attempt. Sekhar steps back from Choudhury and looks to unleash some strikes. Choudhury uses head movement to roll past a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a nice jab. Choudhury ducks under a huge right hand and returns fire with a clean left jab. Choudhury catches Sekhar with a series of quick left jabs. Choudhury scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket. Choudhury catches Sekhar with a series of quick left jabs. Choudhury uses head movement to roll past a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a right hook to the body. Srikant Sekhar is looking really tired. Sekhar gets caught with a series of quick lefts from the pocket. The time runs out on round two. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Choudhury.

Round 3

We are back underway! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Choudhury telling him to lure Sekhar in and catch him on the counter. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. An attempted body kick misses, giving Sekhar the opportunity to counter with a great right hook, Choudhury is knocked down! He is out!

The winner, by Knock Out, is Srikant Sekhar!

TUF India Bantamweight Final

Bantamweight Bout: Hardeep Singh vs. Gurvinder Singh

Round 1

The fight begins! A wayward low right kick allows Hardeep Singh to hit a massive right hand, knocking Gurvinder Singh down to the ground! Hardeep Singh quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gurvinder Singh! Gurvinder Singh shows great instincts, pulling half guard to put a halt to the shower of punches. Hardeep Singh begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. Hardeep Singh isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Gurvinder Singh. Gurvinder Singh reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. Gurvinder Singh cannot secure the arm. Hardeep Singh throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Gurvinder Singh tries a sweep from half guard. The sweep is well executed, flipping them over so that Gurvinder Singh is on top in half guard. Gurvinder Singh throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Hardeep Singh uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. There wasn't enough separation though, Gurvinder Singh is able to catch him and secure side control. Gurvinder Singh throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Gurvinder Singh throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Hardeep Singh looks ready to try and scramble, but Gurvinder Singh is quick to move to prevent that. Gurvinder Singh throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Hardeep Singh tries to break free and scramble for position, but Gurvinder Singh keeps him trapped. Gurvinder Singh begins trying to get himself into a mount. Hardeep Singh keeps Gurvinder Singh at side control, not letting the mount happen. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. That round goes to Hardeep Singh, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

We are back underway! A feint tricks Hardeep Singh into dropping his hands lower, and he is almost caught out by a quick head kick. Hardeep Singh counters a left jab by hitting an enormous right hook, Gurvinder Singh goes down to the ground, dazed! Hardeep Singh starts pounding away on Gurvinder Singh, looking to finish him off! Gurvinder Singh shows great instincts, pulling half guard to put a halt to the shower of punches. Hardeep Singh throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Gurvinder Singh reaches over and tries to lock Hardeep Singh in a guillotine. Hardeep Singh blocks it. Hardeep Singh tries to stand up, but can't get free of half guard. Using an underhook to set it up, Gurvinder Singh looks to scramble for position. The scramble results in Hardeep Singh having to turtle, with Gurvinder Singh holding him down while facing him. Gurvinder Singh fires away with right hands, and Hardeep Singh is stung by several big shots to the side of the head. Hardeep Singh, turtled up, can do nothing to prevent Gurvinder Singh from taking his back. Gurvinder Singh tries to isolate and secure an arm. Hardeep Singh keeps calm and does not allow Gurvinder Singh to isolate an arm. Gurvinder Singh tries to put Hardeep Singh in a rear naked choke. Gurvinder Singh makes the mistake of going too high on the choke and gets bucked off, initiating a scramble for dominant position. The scramble leaves Gurvinder Singh turtled up, facing Hardeep Singh. Gurvinder Singh prevents himself from being rolled out of turtle position. Hardeep Singh is too slow to stop Gurvinder Singh getting back up. Hardeep Singh feints an attack, keeping Gurvinder Singh on his toes. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. I think Hardeep Singh took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Gurvinder Singh moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight left. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gurvinder Singh. Hardeep Singh attempts to avoid Gurvinder Singh as he shoots in. Hardeep Singh avoids the takedown attempt. Gurvinder Singh is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Hardeep Singh. Hardeep Singh ends up grappling for supremacy with Gurvinder Singh. Looking to take this fight to the ground, Gurvinder Singh tries to pull Hardeep Singh down into his guard. Gurvinder Singh gets it, Hardeep Singh is now trapped in his guard. Gurvinder Singh reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Gurvinder Singh gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out!

Gurvinder Singh takes the victory by way of submission!

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Mike Thomas Brown vs. Tie Quan Zhang

Round 1

Round one begins! Brown slips past a left jab and fires back with a right head kick that knocks Zhang clean off his feet! Brown doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Zhang recovers his wits quickly. Brown hits a kick, but can do nothing to stop Zhang getting back to his feet. Zhang shoots in for a takedown. Brown attempts to avoid Zhang as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Brown saw it coming and got out of range. Moving in closer, Zhang looks like he may want to wrestle Brown. Zhang grabs Brown and pulls him into a grapple. Zhang is trying to muscle Brown up against the cage. Brown doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Brown is trying to push Zhang so that his back is up against the cage. Zhang ends up backed against the cage. Brown steps back to achieve some separation from Zhang and gets ready to strike. Brown, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Zhang covers up and absorbs it. Brown, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Zhang covers up and absorbs it. Zhang dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a nice jab. An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. From the pocket, Zhang shoots in for a double leg. Brown cannot stop the takedown, Zhang drove in with too much pace and power. Brown ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Zhang, with his back pressed against the cage. Not liking his options, Zhang looks to get a better position over Brown. He is too good for Brown, and gets side control. Zhang begins trying to get himself behind Brown. He does it, getting behind Brown. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. I think Brown took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Advancing, Brown counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. Brown looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Brown grabs Zhang and pulls him into a grapple. Brown uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Zhang. Mike Thomas Brown doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Brown is trying to muscle Zhang up against the cage. Zhang doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Zhang attempts to wrestle Brown to the ground. It looks like Brown is trying to grab a guillotine. He has the takedown! Brown pulls guard. Zhang attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Zhang begins trying to get himself into mount. Brown rolls to the side to try and escape the mount, but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. Zhang increases his control by getting both hooks in. With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Zhang tries to finish Brown off with a rear naked choke. Brown doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Brown attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Zhang doesn't allow it. Zhang has good control, and starts pounding away on Brown. Brown is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! The referee has seen enough, he pulls Zhang off!

By TKO, the winner is Tie Quan Zhang!

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson vs. Todd Duffee

Round 1

The fight begins! Nelson moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. Moving in closer, Duffee looks like he may want to try and clinch with Nelson. Nelson fires off a strike first, but it just misses. Duffee looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nelson. Nelson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Duffee is trying to push Nelson so that his back is up against the cage. Nelson ends up backed against the cage. Unable to break free, Nelson is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about thirty seconds. Duffee smothers Nelson up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. Duffee drives a knee to the thigh area twice in quick succession. Showing his ability to control opponents, Duffee smothers Nelson against the cage while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds. Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. Duffee looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Nelson tries to counter Duffee with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. Nelson chooses to shoot in on Duffee. Duffee cannot stop the takedown, Nelson drove in with too much pace and power. Duffee is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Nelson holding him down. Nelson starts trying to get Duffee on his back so that he can gain a better position. Duffee keeps Nelson close in, not letting the mount happen. Duffee hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. I have to give that round to Duffee, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Nelson avoids a jab. Duffee avoids a kick to the leg and hits a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross. Nelson shoots in for a takedown. Duffee stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. Nelson tries to take Duffee down. Duffee doesn't even try to stop the takedown, he simply takes it and pulls guard. Duffee tries to sweep Nelson but doesn't get anywhere. Nelson begins trying to pass the guard. Nelson gets past, but Duffee stops him at half guard. Nelson tries to lock Duffee into an arm triangle. The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Duffee refuses to tap out! Nelson loses the hold! Somehow Duffee got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. Duffee works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. Nelson is too quick though, and grabs side control before Duffee can get up. Nelson looks to get a mount. He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. Duffee tries to break free and scramble for position, but Nelson keeps him trapped. Nelson attempts an armbar. Duffee gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. Roy Nelson is looking really tired. Duffee uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. Breathing very hard, Todd Duffee is looking ragged. Nelson spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs. Duffee avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up in guard. Round two ends as time expires. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Nelson 10-9.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Nelson throws a feint. A left hand misses, allowing Duffee to counter with a barrage of huge rights, knocking Nelson down! Nelson shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Nelson is allowed to stand back up, Duffee simply stepped away. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. Nelson, who looks drained, comes in looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. Duffee stuffs the takedown attempt. Roy Nelson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Duffee gets Nelson with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. Nelson doesn't let Duffee settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Nelson still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Nelson is now standing in the pocket. Duffee checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a clean punch. A left jab misses the mark and allows Duffee to counter with a right hook to the body. Duffee throws a left jab but Nelson uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Nelson attempts to wrestle Duffee to the ground. The takedown is unsuccessful, Duffee blocked Nelson. Duffee pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple. Todd Duffee seems to be fighting against exhaustion. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Duffee to fire back with some big right hands! Looking glassy-eyed, Nelson staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! A series of big punches land and knock Nelson down! Nelson shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Duffee to make a move. In comes Duffee looking to get some form of ground control. Duffee comes around the raised legs and gets side control. Round three ends as time expires. That was a 10-8 to Duffee on my card, Nelson was well behind.

Round 4

Round four begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Nelson has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. Duffee catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, but Nelson stuffs it. Todd Duffee looks like he is completely out of gas. Duffee, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Nelson. Duffee can't get close enough to grapple, Nelson makes sure to keep out of range. Roy Nelson looks like he is completely out of gas. Duffee sees a body kick coming and hits a series of lefts. Nelson fakes a lunge. Time slips away as Duffee doesn't press Nelson, allowing him to circle. A wayward right kick to the body allows Duffee to hit a series of lefts. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. A left jab misses and Nelson counters with a body kick. Nelson slams a crisp right into the gloves of Duffee, but can't follow up. Not letting Nelson settle at all, Duffee comes in closer. A visibly tired Duffee is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nelson. Nelson throws a vicious right as a counter, but it misses the target. Duffee counters a left jab with a solid left jab. A drained-looking Duffee tries to close the distance between them. Nelson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Duffee is trying to push Nelson so that his back is up against the cage. He does so, and now has Nelson pinned to the cage. The time runs out on round four. I think Duffee took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 5

There's the bell for the start of the round! Nelson waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid left jab. Nelson slips out of the way of a jab. Duffee moves away from a right high kick and counters with a nice left hand. Nelson fires off a right high kick and catches Duffee on the side of the head, knocking him out cold!

By Knock Out, the winner is Roy Nelson!

UFC on FX: Nelson vs. Duffee - Results

Venue: IGI Stadium

Local: New Delhi, India

Attendence: 3,429

Gate: 428,625

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson vs. Todd Duffee - Roy Nelson win by KO (High Kick) in 1:33 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Mike Thomas Brown vs. Tie Quan Zhang - Tie Quan Zhang win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:22 of Round 2.

TUF India Bantamweight Final

Bantamweight Bout: Hardeep Singh vs. Gurvinder Singh - Gurvinder Singh win by Submission (Armbar) in 2:12 of Round 3.

TUF India Middleweight Final

Middleweight Bout: Srikant Sekhar vs. Bhabajeet Choudhury - Srikant Sekhar win by KO (Punch) in 0:45 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon vs. Pat Healy - Pat Healy win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:57 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung vs. Sam Sicilia - Sam Sicilia win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Narender Grewal vs. Anup Kumar - Anup Kumar win by Submission (Armbar) 4:43 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Pawan Maan Singh vs. Satender Bankura - Satender Bankura by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Santosh Kumar vs. Suresh Chavan - Suresh Chavan win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:10 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Shyam Prasad vs. Kevin Casey - Kevin Casey win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Kapil Kumar vs. Irfan Khan - Irfan Khan win by Split Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Alan Fernandes vs. Abhijeet Petkar - Abhijeet Petkar win by KO (Punch) in 4:17 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Gurvinder Singh vs. Hardeep Singh

KO of The Night: Roy Nelson

Submission of The Night: Anup Kumar

Post Fight

- Dana White said that Nelson will fight for the belt in his next fight.

- Nelson said he has trouble, but managed to recover.

- Duffee said he never expected a high kick from Nelson and even more in the last round when they were both tired.

- Hardeep Singh retired.

- Korean Zombie said it will come down to Bantamweight Division.

- Dana White was delighted with the event held today and promised to return next year.

End of Post Fight.

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