UFC Undisputed

rodrigoviolim · March 28, 2013

UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

Hirings

WBW - Karla Benitez (10-2-1 NC)

LW - Michael Chandler (11-1)

HW - Thiago Santos (13-2-1 NC)

Releases

LHW - Daniel Cormier (11-5) (0-5 in UFC)

MW - Adlan Amagov (10-6-1) (0-4 in UFC)

WW - Brad Scott (9-5) (1-4 in UFC)

FLW - Bill Boland (6-3) (1-3 in UFC)

WW - David Mitchell (12-5) (1-5 in UFC)

FLW - Claudir Dutkevis (10-4) (0-1 in UFC) (The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3)

LW - Norman Parke (17-5) (1-3 in UFC)

FLW - Pedro Munoz (9-2) (0-1 in UFC) (The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3)

FLW - Rafael de Freitas (5-3) (0-1 in UFC) (The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3)

LHW - Fabio da Costa (10-2) (0-1 in UFC) (The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3)

LHW - Lucio Linhares (19-7) (0-3 in UFC) (The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3)

LHW - Richardson Moreira (4-2) (0-1 in UFC) (The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3)

rodrigoviolim · March 28, 2013

UFC Ranking - October 2014

rodrigoviolim · March 28, 2013

UFC Announces cards in November

UFC 191: Bisping vs. Weidman

UFC 191: Bisping vs. Weidman

Date: November 8, 2014

Venue: The O² Arena

Local: London, England

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping (25-6) vs. Chris Weidman (11-1)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jon Jones (18-4) vs. Jimi Manuwa (15-2)

Lightweight Bout: Paul Sass (14-3) vs. Jamie Varner (23-9-1-2 NC)

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway (17-4) vs. Tom Watson (17-7)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (26-13) vs. Seth Baczynski (18-8)

Bantamweight Bout: Brad Pickett (23-8) vs. Pedro Nobre (14-2-1)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (16-7) vs. Aaron Riley (33-14-1)

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pyle (25-10-1) vs. Che Mills (16-8-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Paul Daley (30-13-2) vs. Marlon Matias (7-7)

Lightweight Bout: Paul Taylor (12-8-1-1 NC) vs. Emanuel Brooks (7-1)

Lightweight Bout: Mike Wilkinson (10-1) vs. Samuel Guillet (10-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Vaughan Lee (14-9-1) vs. Wilson Reis (15-4)

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UFC on FX: Faber vs. Wineland 2

UFC on FX: Faber vs. Wineland 2

Date: November 15, 2014

Venue: Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Local: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Urijah Faber (30-7) vs. Eddie Wineland (23-8-1)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Nate Diaz (18-9) vs. Jacob Volkmann (21-2)

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites (25-4) vs. Nicholas Kohring (6-0)

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez (23-4) vs. Ramsey Nijem (9-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ronda Rousey (7-2) vs. Amanda Nunes (10-3)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia (17-11-1) vs. Maximo Blanco (11-4-1-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Matt Hamill (12-7) vs. Gian Villante (13-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Mike Easton (13-3) vs. Hugo Viana (8-1)

Lightweight Bout: Abel Trujillo (12-6) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (13-3)

Welterweight Bout: Nicolae Cury (10-2) vs. Quinn Mulhern (19-4)

Heavyweight Bout: Chris Birchler (3-1) vs. Miguel Gilbert (1-0)

Featherweight Bout: Brandon Bender (14-1) vs. Antun Racic (11-2)

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UFC on Fuel TV: Hioki vs. Hansen

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (29-6-2) vs. Joachin Hansen (26-11-1)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (36-10-1 NC) vs. Spencer Fisher (26-10)

Bantamweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes (15-3) vs. Issei Tamura (10-3)

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya (19-11-1) vs. Pablo Garza (14-3)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-7-2 NC) vs. Tim Kennedy (17-6)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: Norifumi Yamamoto (19-8-1 NC) vs. Reuben Duran (9-4-1)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (34-9-2) vs. Josh Grispi (15-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Takeya Mizugaki (18-9-2) vs. Roland Delorme (8-3-1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: Yoshiro Maeda (32-13-4) vs. Dustin Pague (13-7)

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki (15-6-3) vs. Czar Sklavos (9-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Emi Fujino (13-7) vs. Alexis Davis (12-9)

Lightweight Bout: Tomoyuki Fukami (10-2-6) vs. Aaron Armstrong (6-3)

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UFC 192: Lombard vs. Souza

UFC 192: Lombard vs. Souza

Date: November 29, 2014

Venue: Oracle Arena

Local: Oakland, California, United States

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Hector Lombard (36-4-1-1 NC) vs. Ronaldo Souza (20-3-1 NC)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Anderson Silva (36-5) vs. Brad Tavares (14-1)

Lightweight Bout: Jim Miller (23-6) vs. Diego Sanchez (25-8)

Bantamweight Bout: Renan Barao (31-3-1 NC) vs. Brian Bowles (12-4)

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard (13-3-1-1 NC) vs. Jeremy Stephens (22-10)

Bantamweight Bout: Joe Soto (15-3) vs. Diego Nunes (20-6)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Jake Shields (29-9-1) vs. Amir Sadollah (7-6)

Middleweight Bout: Ed Herman (26-13) vs. Joe Riggs (41-15-1 NC)

Heavyweight Bout: Shawn Jordan (16-6) vs. Azunna Anyanwu (7-1)

Middleweight Bout: Chris Leben (28-12) vs. Melvin Manhoef (28-13-1-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (13-6) vs. Patricky Freire (12-5)

Featherweight Bout: Manny Gamburyan (13-9) vs. Marcus Brimage (7-3)

rodrigoviolim · March 29, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Fedor vs. Pudzianowski - Press Conference

- Fedor said he was anxious for his return and he hopes to end sequence of defeats.

- Pudzianowski said it was an honor to fight in the UFC and be part of the first event in Poland.

- Khalidov said the MMA in Poland is growing and wants to be a big star in the UFC.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC on Fuel TV: Fedor vs. Pudzianowski

Date: October 4, 2014

Venue: Ergo Arena

Local: Gdansk, Poland

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (34-6-1 NC) vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski (5-3-1 NC)

* Mariusz Pudzianowski did not make weigh coming in 9 lbs over.

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Mamed Khalidov (29-5-2) vs. Michael Kuiper (15-2)

Featherweight Bout: Dennis Siver (23-10) vs. Hacran Dias (22-2-1)

Heavyweight Bout: (#6) Levan Razmadze (8-0) vs. Lavar Johnson (20-7)

Lightweight Bout: Marcus LeVesseur (30-8) vs. Lukasz Sajewski (11-1)

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel (39-18-1-1 NC) vs. Nick Penner (13-4)

Welterweight Bout: Gunnar Nelson (10-2-1) vs. Norman Paraisy (12-4-1-1 NC)

Middleweight Bout: Francois Carmount (21-9) vs. Bruno Santos (14-2)

Featherweight Bout: Bart Palaszewski (37-17) vs. Yaotzin Meza (20-9)

Middleweight Bout: Sean Strickland (11-1) vs. Adam Khaliev (7-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Rich Hale (22-4-1) vs. Magomed Malikov (9-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Cody Donovan (9-4) vs. Tomasz Szczerek (3-0)

rodrigoviolim · March 29, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Fedor vs. Pudzianowski - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Lukasz Sajewski

Round 1

And here we go! LeVesseur feints rushing in, but withdraws. A jab misses, allowing LeVesseur to counter-strike with a kick to the ribs. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. LeVesseur lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with some big rights, putting Sajewski down! Without hesitation, LeVesseur mounts his stunned opponent! LeVesseur tries to pound on Sajewski, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Sajewski tries to shrimp his way out of mount, but LeVesseur shuts the opportunity down. LeVesseur fires away with big punches, but Sajewski covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. Sajewski tries to get to half guard but can't. LeVesseur tries to pound on Sajewski, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Sajewski tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge LeVesseur. LeVesseur tries to lock Sajewski in an armbar. Sajewski rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control. Sajewski looks to roll LeVesseur slightly and slip behind. He shows excellent control to move LeVesseur over and take his back. Sajewski increases his control by getting both hooks in. Sajewski, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. LeVesseur fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of LeVesseur.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! It sounded like his corner told LeVesseur to stand and try to use counter striking against Sajewski in this round. Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. From the missed strikes they clinch. Sajewski is trying to push LeVesseur so that his back is up against the cage. Sajewski manages it, and controls LeVesseur up against the cage. LeVesseur wrestles back against Sajewski, not letting him maintain control for any length of time. Sajewski tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but LeVesseur struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. Sajewski tries to take LeVesseur down. LeVesseur keeps his composure, and Sajewski cannot get past his takedown defence. A whizzer almost allows LeVesseur to create enough space to get free, but Sajewski shuts that opportunity down. Sajewski looks for a trip takedown. LeVesseur digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Circling out, LeVesseur breaks free of Sajewski and regroups in the center. LeVesseur steps in and unloads with a series of lefts. LeVesseur moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Sajewski. LeVesseur slips past a left jab and counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. I think LeVesseur took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! LeVesseur slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick punches. LeVesseur comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sajewski. They start grappling, Sajewski looks happy to engage LeVesseur at close quarters. Sajewski attempts to wrestle LeVesseur to the ground. Sajewski gets the takedown, but LeVesseur was ready and pulled guard. Sajewski is trying to pass guard. LeVesseur keeps his guard secure. LeVesseur tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Sajewski. Sajewski attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Sajewski passes to half guard. Sajewski starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. LeVesseur tries to get full guard on Sajewski but doesn't get anywhere. Sajewski tries to ensnare LeVesseur in a kimura. LeVesseur defends himself well and is in no danger. LeVesseur attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. LeVesseur gets the guillotine fully applied and Sajewski has to tap out!

Marcus LeVesseur takes the victory by way of submission!

Heavyweight Bout: Levan Razmadze vs. Lavar Johnson

Round 1

We are underway! Johnson throws a left jab but Razmadze avoids it. A right kick to the legs misses and Razmadze fires back with a solid left jab. Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. Johnson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Razmadze. Razmadze seems happy to engage with Johnson in the pocket. Standing in the pocket, Johnson throws an inside leg kick but Razmadze shows good footwork to avoid it. Razmadze shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. Johnson strikes first and manages to rock Razmadze with a solid right hook, sending him down to the ground, stunned! Johnson doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Razmadze recovers his wits quickly. Johnson darts in and hits Razmadze with a huge right hand! Razmadze is knocked out cold!

By Knock Out, the winner is Lavar Johnson!

Featherweight Bout: Dennis Siver vs. Hacran Dias

Round 1

The fight begins! Dias moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Siver the opportunity to counter with a crazy flying knee strike! Siver slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean left jab. Siver throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Dias covers up well. Siver throws a flurry of punches but Dias covers up and takes them easily. There's a double leg attempt from Dias, from the pocket. Siver sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Dias down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Siver pounds away with right hands, but Dias absorbs them and manages to stand back up. Dias steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Siver narrowly misses Dias with a right uppercut. Dias doesn't let Siver settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Dias throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Siver. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Dias. The takedown is completed, Siver is on his back and pulls guard. Dias begins trying to pass the guard. Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. Dias begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. He can't get free of half guard. Round one ends as time expires. That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. I have to give that round to Siver, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Siver waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a kick to the ribs. Dias avoids a spinning back kick, which was set up with a nice feint. Dias uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Siver to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Siver strikes first and manages to rock Dias with a solid right hand, sending him down to the ground, stunned! Siver doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Dias recovers his wits quickly. Siver hits a kick to the knee. Dias is hit with a sharp kick to the calf. On his back, Dias can't do much to stop a kick to the leg. Siver motions for Dias to stand up, which he does. Siver looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Dias tries to counter with a takedown, but Siver defended it well. Dias suddenly dives at the feet of Siver, trying to grab a leg! Siver gets his leg trapped, but is able to block a heel hook from being applied. Dias settles for tripping him and being pulled into half guard. Dias throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Dias begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. Siver keeps Dias in half guard. Siver tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Dias doesn't allow it. Dias throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Siver gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. There wasn't enough separation though, Dias is able to catch him and secure side control. Round two ends as time expires. I think Siver took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! A flurry of punches miss Siver and allow him to counter-strike with a couple of hard rights! Dias might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet! Siver steps in and tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Dias narrowly avoids it. A wayward low right kick allows Dias to hit a series of quick lefts. Dias shoots in for a takedown. Siver attempts to avoid Dias as he shoots in. Siver avoids the takedown attempt. Dennis Siver is breathing very hard. Dias hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. Siver doesn't let Dias settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Siver comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Dias lets Siver get closer. Stepping back, Dias creates a bit of distance. Dias chooses to shoot in on Siver. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Siver pulling guard. Dias attempts to pass guard. Dias passes to side control with ease. Dias tries to lock Siver into an armbar. A straight armbar is applied, Siver is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended! No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. Dias blocks an attempt to pull guard. Dias starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Siver. He does it, getting behind Siver. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. That round goes to Dias, 10-9 on my card.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. All three judges score the contest as 29-28.

Dennis Siver wins by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Mamed Khalidov vs. Michael Kuiper

Round 1

The fight begins! Khalidov steps back to avoid a left jab. A tight combination narrowly misses Kuiper and allow him to counter-strike with a nice jab. Kuiper looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Khalidov is pulled into a grapple. Kuiper tries to wrestle Khalidov backward and up against the cage. He does so, and now has Khalidov pinned to the cage. Khalidov takes a hard foot stomp. Kuiper smothers Khalidov up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. Khalidov avoids a foot stomp attempt. Kuiper drives a knee to the thigh area. Kuiper launches an elbow strike but Khalidov is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Kuiper is the one against the cage. Khalidov has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Kuiper to the ground. Khalidov doesn't get the takedown, Kuiper instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Showing his ability to exert control, Kuiper smothers Khalidov up against the cage for thirty seconds or so. Khalidov gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. Kuiper looks for an elbow strike, but Khalidov out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. I think Kuiper took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Kuiper counters an errant left jab with a left jab to the cheek. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. Khalidov comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Kuiper sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown is successful, Kuiper pulls guard. Khalidov begins trying to pass the guard. Kuiper can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Khalidov at half guard. Khalidov tries to lock Kuiper into a kimura. Kuiper doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. Kuiper tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard. Kuiper cannot secure the arm. Khalidov looks to pass half guard and get side control. He passes to side control. Khalidov tries to ensnare Kuiper in an armbar. A straight armbar is applied, Kuiper is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended! Out of the blue, Kuiper pops his arm free! Khalidov must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. Kuiper attempts to grab an arm of Khalidov from the bottom of side control. Khalidov blocks it. Khalidov attempts the mount. Khalidov mounts Kuiper. Khalidov tries to lock Kuiper in an armbar. Kuiper rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. I have to give that round to Khalidov, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Khalidov counters a wayward left jab with a crunching right hook to the body. Kuiper is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Khalidov. Khalidov is pulled into a grapple. Michael Kuiper is breathing very hard. Using his wrestling skills, Kuiper is trying to push Khalidov up against the cage. Kuiper can't do it though, and Khalidov gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. With underhooks giving him solid control over Kuiper, Khalidov looks for a takedown. Khalidov gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Kuiper pulls guard. Khalidov attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. He passes to half guard. Mamed Khalidov doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Khalidov attempts to arm triangle Kuiper from the top of half guard. The arm triangle is fully applied, Kuiper is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! Out of the blue, Kuiper breaks free! Khalidov must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. Kuiper tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard. A straight armbar is applied, Khalidov has to tap out before his arm is hyper-extended!

Michael 'Judo' Kuiper takes the win by submission!

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski

Round 1

Round one begins! Pudzianowski slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Pudzianowski comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Emelianenko. Pudzianowski grabs Emelianenko and pulls him into a grapple. Pudzianowski finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Emelianenko gains the dominant position in the grapple. Emelianenko tries to lock his legs around the waist of Pudzianowski, wanting to pull him down to the floor. Pudzianowski defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch. Pudzianowski is looking to muscle Emelianenko back against the cage. Pudzianowski manages it, and controls Emelianenko up against the cage. Pudzianowski tries to hit Emelianenko with a knee strike, but Emelianenko takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Pudzianowski is the one backed against the cage. Emelianenko tries dirty boxing, but Pudzianowski out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Showing good control, Pudzianowski keeps Emelianenko stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for over sixty seconds. Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking really tired. Pudzianowski shows great control, keeping Emelianenko pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body until the round ends. Mariusz Pudzianowski looks very, very tired. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pudzianowski.

Round 2

Round two begins! Emelianenko feints throwing a jab. An errant jab sets Emelianenko up to counter-strike with a couple of hard rights! Showing good head movement, Pudzianowski slips past a flurry of strikes. From the pocket, Emelianenko connects on Pudzianowski with a stiff jab. Emelianenko lands a powerful right hook to the body. They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. Emelianenko circles away, creating some distance between them. Emelianenko comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Pudzianowski now has Emelianenko standing in the pocket. Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. From the pocket, Emelianenko sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with some big rights, Pudzianowski can do nothing but try and cover up! Pudzianowski collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on! The referee pulls Emelianenko away, stopping the match!

The winner, by TKO, is 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko!

UFC on Fuel TV: Fedor vs. Pudzianowski - Results

Venue: Ergo Arena

Local: Gdansk, Poland

Attendence: 1,315

Gate: $131,500

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Fantastic

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski - Fedor Emelianenko win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:21 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Mamed Khalidov vs. Michael Kuiper - Michael Kuiper win by Submission (Armbar) in 2:49 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Dennis Siver vs. Hacran Dias - Dennis Siver win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Levan Razmadze vs. Lavar Johnson - Lavar Johnson win by KO (Punch) in 2:10 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Marcus LeVesseur vs. Lukasz Sajewski - Marcus LeVesseur win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:59 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gilbert Yvel vs. Nick Penner - Gilbert Yvel win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Gunnar Nelson vs. Norman Paraisy - Gunnar Nelson win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:59 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Francis Carmount vs. Bruno Santos - Francis Carmount win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Bart Palaszewski vs. Yaotzin Meza - Bart Palaszewski win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Sean Strickland vs. Adam Khaliev - Sean Strickland win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Rich Hale vs. Magomed Malikov - Magomed Malikov win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:50 of Round 1.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Cody Donovan vs. Tomasz Szczerek - Tomasz Szczerek win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:52 of Round 2.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Lavar Johnson vs. Levan Razmadze

KO of The Night: Lavar Johnson

Submission of The Night: Michael Kuiper

Post Fight

- Fedor said he was not well but got the win.

- Kuiper is pleased by its sequence of victories and hopes a good opponent in his next fight.

- Wash Johnson said he is very happy to have secured the bonus fight of the night and KO of the night.

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

End of Post Fight.

Griffo · March 30, 2013

I wish Fedor would come back and that fight would happen in KSW ha love it

rodrigoviolim · March 30, 2013

I wish Fedor would come back and that fight would happen in KSW ha love it

Imagine that Fedor vs. Pud in real life ... would be like Fedor vs. Zulu in PRIDE. huahuahua

mattu29 · March 30, 2013

This diary is awesome! Great job! Just wondering did you create guys like michael page, gilbert smith plus some of the TUF 17 guys that arent in Modern Warriors 13?

rodrigoviolim · March 30, 2013

This diary is awesome! Great job! Just wondering did you create guys like michael page, gilbert smith plus some of the TUF 17 guys that arent in Modern Warriors 13?

Hey man, I created some fighters in a database that I did, there mixed with some of the MW 13.

Soon I will launch a database with organizations and fighters from around the world.

mattu29 · March 30, 2013

awesome, ill look out for that and add fighters into my game from it

rodrigoviolim · March 31, 2013

UFC 189: Velasquez vs. Lesnar 2 - Press Conference

- Dana White said he is eager for the main event between Lesnar and Velasquez.

- Brock Lesnar said a rematch with Velasquez was one of his targets in back to MMA.

- Cain Velasquez said he wants to be the biggest winner in the Heavyweight Division.

- Khabib Nurmagomedov expects a war against Melvin Guillard.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC 189: Velasquez vs. Lesnar 2

Date: October 11, 2014

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Cain Velasquez (13-1) vs. (#1) Brock Lesnar (7-3)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard (32-13-2-1 NC) vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-1)

Middleweight Bout: Robbie Lawler (21-11-1 NC) vs. Alessio Sakara (17-11-2 NC)

Heavyweight Bout: Stefan Struve (27-7) vs. Bobby Lashley (9-3)

Lightweight Bout: Mac Danzig (23-12-1) vs. Gleison Tibau (28-11)

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (21-11) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (17-5-1-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Alan Belcher (21-8) vs. Chris Camozzi (19-8)

Middleweight Bout: Nick Catone (12-5) vs. Andrew Craig (10-2)

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell (33-10) vs. Dave Huckaba (19-6)

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas (13-4) vs. Felipe Arantes (17-4-1-2 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Rick Story (16-9) vs. Court McGee (16-6)

* Court McGee did not make weigh coming in 4 lbs over.

Lightweight Bout: Michael Johnson (13-8) vs. K.J. Noons (12-7-1 NC)

rodrigoviolim · March 31, 2013

UFC 189: Velasquez vs. Lesnar 2 - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves vs. Dong Hyun Kim

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Alves moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice left hand. Alves avoids a jab. Kim looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Alves. Alves finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Kim looks to take Alves down by setting up a judo throw. A great inside leg trip sees Alves get thrown to the mat, and Kim is left in guard. Kim throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Alves tries to ensnare Kim in a triangle. Kim blocks the attempt. Kim is trying to pass guard. Alves is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kim firmly in guard. Alves attempts to secure an arm. Kim doesn't let his arm get taken. Kim looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Alves tries to pull Kim in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Kim attempts to pass guard. Alves comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Kim in guard. Alves works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. He may regret that choice, as it gives Kim the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. The time runs out on round one. That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kim.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Kim slips out of the way of a body kick. An attempted body kick misses, giving Kim the opportunity to counter with a nice jab. Kim uses a smart combination to get Alves to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Alves promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in half guard. In half guard, Alves catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Kim tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Alves. Alves attempts an arm triangle. Kim doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. Kim tries to sweep Alves but doesn't get anywhere. Alves is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Kim comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Alves in half guard. Kim gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. Alves manages to come out on top, with Kim pulling half guard. Alves begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. Kim tries to ensnare Alves in a guillotine. Alves blocks it. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alves.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. Alves counters a right jab by hitting a leg kick. Kim steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. Alves looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Kim. Kim keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. A jab misses and Alves counters with a nice jab. Alves avoids a jab. Breathing very hard, Dong Hyun Kim is looking ragged. Alves looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kim. Kim uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Alves. Alves looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Kim uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Alves cannot get close enough to clinch. Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. Moving in closer, Alves looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. He gets into range. Alves comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kim. Kim uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Alves cannot get close enough to grapple. Thiago Alves is looking really tired. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Alves.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. All three judges score the contest as 29-28.

Thiago Alves wins by unanimous decision!

Lightweight Bout: Mac Danzig vs. Gleison Tibau

Round 1

Round one begins! Danzig feints going high, but Tibau doesn't buy it. A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Tibau manages to just avoid it. Tibau counters a right kick to the legs with a couple of jabs and a beautiful left hook to the body. Danzig goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Tibau to cover up, then shoots in. Tibau tries to hook a guillotine as Danzig comes in. The guillotine attempt doesn't work. Danzig gets the takedown! Tibau pulls guard. Danzig tries to pass the guard. Danzig struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Tibau brings his legs up and tries to lock Danzig in an omoplata. Tibau can't get the submission, but cleverly does use the omoplata as the basis for taking the back. Tibau tries to isolate an arm from his position on top of Danzig. With his opponent turtled tightly, Tibau cannot get an armbar set up but does flatten him out. Tibau tries to set up Danzig for an armbar. Tibau rolls onto his back to try and get the armbar, but Danzig pulls free and gets side control. Danzig throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Tibau brings his legs in to trap Danzig in half guard. Danzig looks to pass half guard and get side control. Danzig isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Tibau. Tibau attempts to guillotine Danzig from the bottom of half guard. Danzig pulls free before the guillotine can be applied. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Danzig.

Round 2

Round two begins! Danzig feints stepping in. Danzig throws a left jab but Tibau avoids it. Danzig uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Tibau sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. Tibau tries to take Danzig down. Danzig attempts to snare Tibau in a guillotine off the takedown. The takedown is completed, Danzig is on his back and pulls guard. Tibau tries to smother Danzig, but he squirms free. Danzig tries to sweep Tibau but doesn't get anywhere. Tibau begins trying to pass the guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Tibau blocks Danzig as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. In guard, Tibau begins working to pass to side control. Danzig comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Tibau in guard. Danzig bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. Danzig ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. Tibau begins trying to pass the guard. Tibau isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Tibau leans back, preventing Danzig from throwing any elbows to the top of the head. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Tibau.

Round 3

Round three begins! Danzig feints rushing in, but Tibau doesn't fall for it. Danzig is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tibau. Danzig grabs Tibau and pulls him into a grapple. Danzig uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Tibau. Danzig is trying to muscle Tibau up against the cage. Danzig manages it, and controls Tibau up against the cage. Tibau struggles back against Danzig, not allowing him to control the grappling. Danzig comes very close to getting trapped in a standing guillotine, but he sees the danger and blocks it. Danzig tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Tibau isn't allowing it. Tibau manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke! Tibau gets the guillotine sunk in and Danzig has to tap!

The winner, by submission; Gleison Tibau!

Heavyweight Bout: Stefan Struve vs. Bobby Lashley

Round 1

There's the opening bell! There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. Lashley counters an errant left jab with a nice left hand. Struve uses a smart combination to get Lashley to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley tries to avoid Struve. Struve doesn't get the takedown, Lashley avoided it. They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. A left jab misses and Lashley strikes back with a left. Lashley uses a right hook to the body, but misses. Not letting up, Struve quickly steps in closer to attack Lashley. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Struve. Lashley tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Lashley avoided Struve. Lashley slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Struve uses a smart combination to get Lashley to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley tries to avoid Struve. Lashley avoids the takedown attempt. The time is up, and that's 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 has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lashley.

Round 2

We are back underway! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Struve telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. Struve keeps his cool as Lashley fakes shooting in. Lashley darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. Struve uses a smart combination to get Lashley to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley attempts to avoid Struve as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Lashley saw it coming and got out of range. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. Lashley has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. Lashley throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. Struve quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Struve shoots in, looking for a takedown. Lashley tries to step away from the takedown. Struve can't get the takedown, Lashley was too quick to back away. Lashley glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Not letting up, Struve quickly steps in closer to attack Lashley. A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Lashley is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick. Lashley comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Struve. Struve is pulled into a grapple. Lashley and Struve break the grapple and are apart again, circling. Lashley keeps out of range, assessing the situation. Struve doesn't let Lashley settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. The time runs out on round two. Incredibly close round, but Lashley came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 3

We are back underway! Lashley drops his shoulder and fakes going for a single leg, but Struve isn't buying it. Lashley has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. Struve drops his shoulder, faking going for a double leg, trying to draw a response. Lashley sneaks a glance at his corner. Struve steps in to put some pressure on. Struve uses a smart combination to get Lashley to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Lashley gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Struve tries to pass the guard. Lashley keeps Struve in guard. Lashley bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. Struve seizes the opportunity, Lashley was too slow and gets caught in side control. Struve starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Lashley. Lashley can't stop it and gives up his back! Struve tries to flatten Lashley out for a rear naked choke. Lashley defends himself well. Lashley tries to move Struve off his back but can't. There's under a minute left in this round. Struve fires away with right hands, Lashley is getting pounded. Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Lashley is going to lose this fight! With Lashley stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!

By TKO, the winner is Stefan Struve!

Middleweight Bout: Robbie Lawler vs. Alessio Sakara

Round 1

Round one begins! After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Lawler is able to strike back with a crisp jab. Sakara avoids a quick jab and hits a crunching right hook to the body. Sakara uses a smart combination to get Lawler to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawler first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Sakara the the floor! Sakara has to pull guard. Lawler fires away with big punches, but Sakara keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. Lawler doesn't allow Sakara to lock him up with double underhooks. Lawler unloads with some big left hands, but Sakara deals with them comfortably. Sakara attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Lawler blocks the triangle attempt. Lawler fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Sakara pulls Lawler in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. Lawler tries to smother Sakara, but he squirms free. Sakara attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom. Lawler blocks it. Lawler begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Sakara keeps Lawler in guard. Sakara attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Lawler doesn't let Sakara get it. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lawler.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Lawler is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Lawler slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Lawler steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Sakara avoids a quick jab and hits a spinning back fist! Lawler has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. Lawler steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. Lawler steps back to avoid a left jab. A straight left from Sakara fails to land. Lawler seems to be waiting for Sakara to make a move. Sakara feints left and then throws a vicious right uppercut, narrowly missing Lawler. Lawler avoids a tight combination. Lawler counters a tight combination by hitting a clean jab. Sakara steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Not letting up, Lawler steps in closer to pressure Sakara into action. Lawler goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Sakara to cover up, then shoots in. Sakara strikes first and manages to rock Lawler with a solid right! Time expires and we come to the end of round two. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sakara.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! A big left hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Sakara to fire back with a crazy flying knee strike, but Lawler somehow doesn't go down! Lawler backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! Sakara shoots in, looking for a takedown. Sakara goes under an attempted counter left hand. The takedown is successful, Lawler pulls guard. Sakara starts trying to work to get past the guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Sakara gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Lawler, who is on his back. Sakara steps away from an up-kick, giving Lawler the opportunity to stand up. Sakara slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a tasty jab - right cross combination. Lawler narrowly misses Sakara with a left uppercut. Sakara steps in to put some pressure on. Sakara throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Lawler attempts to avoid Sakara as he shoots in. Lawler avoids the takedown attempt. An attempted big head kick misses badly, setting Sakara up perfectly to counter with a nice left hand. Sakara steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. Robbie Lawler is breathing very hard. Lawler steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Lawler drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Sakara in with a feint. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. That round goes to Sakara, 10-9 on my card.

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

Alessio Sakara wins by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Nurmagomedov moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. Nurmagomedov slips out of the way of a jab. Guillard uses a feint to get Nurmagomedov off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. Guillard throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it. Nurmagomedov avoids a nice combination. Nurmagomedov throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Guillard counters with a left jab that catches Nurmagomedov hard. Nurmagomedov grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Guillard manages to pull guard. Nurmagomedov smothers Guillard with his body by pushing forward and down. Guillard doesn't allow Nurmagomedov to smother him against the ground. Nurmagomedov blocks Guillard as he tries a sweep from the guard. Nurmagomedov begins trying to pass the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Nurmagomedov gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Guillard, who is on his back. Nurmagomedov looks to get on top of Guillard. Nurmagomedov can't hold Guillard down and a scramble starts. The scramble results in Guillard being on his back pulling half guard. Nurmagomedov tries to ensnare Guillard in an arm triangle. Guillard stops Nurmagomedov from applying it. The time runs out on round one. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Nurmagomedov.

Round 2

We are back underway! A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Guillard to fire back with a tasty jab - right cross combination. Nurmagomedov avoids a quick jab and hits a clean left. A jab misses, allowing Guillard to counter-strike with a kick to the ribs. Guillard counters an attempted spinning back kick by scoring with a series of big punches, putting Nurmagomedov down on the ground! Nurmagomedov shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Leaping high, Guillard looks to drop a diving punch on Nurmagomedov! Nurmagomedov avoids the right hand and scrambles for position. The scramble results in Guillard having to turtle, with Nurmagomedov holding him down while facing him. Guillard takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing. Nurmagomedov comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. A counter left hand catches Nurmagomedov above the eye. Nurmagomedov counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Guillard is able to block it. Nurmagomedov looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Nurmagomedov can't close the distance, Guillard keeps him away with strikes. Guillard gets Nurmagomedov with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. It seems that Nurmagomedov is happy to let Guillard circle for the moment. A weak body kick is countered by Nurmagomedov with a jab. Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is completed, Guillard is on his back and pulls guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Guillard.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Guillard slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand. A left hand misses, allowing Guillard to counter with a nice jab. Guillard keeps his cool as Nurmagomedov throws a feint to the left. Nurmagomedov throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Guillard. Guillard tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Guillard saw it coming and got out of range. Moving in closer, Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Nurmagomedov is now standing in the pocket. Guillard slips past a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs. A leg kick gets checked by Nurmagomedov. Guillard dodges a jab, and fires back with a sudden huge right cross that knocks Nurmagomedov on his ass! Guillard quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Nurmagomedov! The punches rain down, but Nurmagomedov keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. Melvin Guillard doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Guillard fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Looking to catch his breath, Guillard is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Guillard tries to get out of half guard and stand up, but Nurmagomedov doesn't allow it. Nurmagomedov tries to ensnare Guillard in a guillotine. The guillotine is applied, but Guillard stubbornly holds on and does not tap! Nurmagomedov must not have it totally sunk in. Nurmagomedov releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. Guillard wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard. We reach the time limit and this fight is over. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Guillard.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. The judges have scored it 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.

'The Young Assassin' Melvin Guillard wins by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Velasquez counters a left jab by hitting a couple of nice shots. Velasquez steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Lesnar comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Velasquez tries to hook a guillotine as Lesnar comes in. Velasquez can't get the guillotine choke. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Velasquez pulling guard. In guard, Lesnar catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Velasquez tries to catch Lesnar with a punch, but it is not on target. In guard, Lesnar begins working to pass to side control. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Velasquez raises his legs and tries to get Lesnar into a triangle choke. In a show of great skill, Lesnar spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. Lesnar tries to slip behind and take the back. He does it, getting behind Velasquez. Lesnar unloads with big right hands, and Velasquez is struggling to cope! Lesnar tries to get Velasquez locked in a rear naked choke. Velasquez rolls them so that they are staring at the lights, then sharply turns over to wind up in guard. Lesnar should have gotten hooks in before attempting that submission. Velasquez starts trying to work to get past the guard. He passes to side control. Velasquez begins trying to get himself into a mount. He can't get the mount as Lesnar rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. The time runs out on round one. That round goes to Lesnar, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Lesnar slips out of the way of a jab. Lesnar throws a left jab but Velasquez avoids it. Velasquez goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Lesnar to cover up, then shoots in. Velasquez can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Lesnar up against the cage and getting behind him. Lesnar is in danger as Velasquez tries to climb up his back and apply a choke of some kind. Velasquez is too high on the choke attempt, and Lesnar flips him over and down to the ground. Lesnar tries to come in and secure a ground position. Lesnar is quick, Velasquez can't stop him getting side control. Lesnar uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip! Lesnar throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Velasquez bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. Velasquez ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. Lesnar begins trying to pass the guard. Lesnar is too much for Velasquez, passing guard and gaining side control. Lesnar throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Velasquez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Velasquez takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. Looking to catch his breath, Lesnar is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Lesnar feels Velasquez prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. That was a fun round to watch. I think Lesnar took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Velasquez slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. Velasquez feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Lesnar just avoids it. Velasquez feints going high, but Lesnar doesn't buy it. A straight left from Velasquez fails to land. Time slips away as Lesnar doesn't press Velasquez, allowing him to circle. Lesnar steps back to avoid a leg kick. Velasquez circles as he plans his next move. Lesnar seems to be waiting for Velasquez to make a move. Velasquez throws three punches in quick succession, but Lesnar was out of range. Lesnar doesn't press the issue, allowing Velasquez to circle. Velasquez steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Not letting up, Lesnar steps in closer to pressure Velasquez into action. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. A left hand misses, allowing Lesnar to counter with a crisp left hand punch. The time is up, and that's the end of round three. Hopefully we'll get a little more action in the next round, as there certainly wasn't any in this one. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Lesnar, 10-9.

Round 4

There's the bell and round number four begins! Lesnar bobs and weaves, trying to get Velasquez to commit. Lesnar avoids a leg kick and scores with a jab. Velasquez tries for a left jab but Lesnar moves out of range. Cain Velasquez doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Velasquez bobs and weaves, trying to get Lesnar to commit. A straight left from Velasquez fails to land. Lesnar seems to be waiting for Velasquez to make a move. Velasquez throws a left jab but Lesnar avoids it. Velasquez steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Lesnar doesn't press the issue, allowing Velasquez to circle. Moving in closer, Lesnar looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Backing off, Velasquez makes sure to keep out of range. Lesnar looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Velasquez. He gets into range. Using good head movement, Velasquez slips past a punch and hits a solid left jab. Lesnar uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Lesnar backs away from Velasquez, creating some space between them. Despite being tired, Velasquez looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Lesnar. Lesnar tries to counter Velasquez with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. The time is up, and that's the end of round four. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Velasquez, 10-9.

Round 5

We are back underway! Velasquez tries for a left jab but Lesnar moves out of range. Velasquez throws a feint. Lesnar looks to be trying to close the distance between them. He pulls Velasquez into a Muay Thai clinch. Brock Lesnar doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Lesnar tries a knee strike, but Velasquez blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. Cain Velasquez looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Lesnar comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Velasquez sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Velasquez avoids the takedown attempt. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Stepping back, Lesnar creates a bit of distance. Lesnar counters a wayward left jab with a nice left hand. Velasquez gets Lesnar with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. Lesnar seems to be waiting for Velasquez to make a move. A straight left fails to land and Lesnar is able to fire back with a left jab to the cheek. Velasquez darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Lesnar to commit to throwing a strike. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Lesnar. Velasquez tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Velasquez saw it coming and got out of range. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. I have to give that round to Lesnar, but only a 10-9.

Here come the official scores. The judges give scores of 50-45, 49-46 and 50-45.

Brock Lesnar wins by unanimous decision!

UFC 189: Velasquez vs. Lesnar 2 - Results

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

Attendence: 29,923

Gate:$7,480,750

PPV: 3,999,516 buys for revenue of $23,997,096

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Brock Lesnar - Brock Lesnar win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov - Melvin Guillard win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Robbie Lawler vs. Alessio Sakara - Alessio Sakara win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Stefan Struve vs. Bobby Lashley - Stefan Struve win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:30 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Mac Danzig vs. Gleison Tibau - Gleison Tibau win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:50 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves vs. Dong Hyun Kim - Thiago Alves win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Alan Belcher vs. Chris Camozzi - Chris Camozzi win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:38 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Nick Catone vs. Andrew Craig - Andrew Craig win by Split Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell vs. Dave Huckaba - Dave Huckaba win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas vs. Felipe Arantes - Felipe Arantes win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Rick Story vs. Court McGee - Rick Story win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Michael Johnson vs. K.J. Noons - K.J. Noons win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Gleison Tibau vs. Mac Danzig

KO of The Night: Dave Huckaba

Submission of The Night: Gleison Tibau

Weigh In

- Dana White announced that Cain Velasquez will be two months out due to injury.

- Dana White said he was impressed with the domination of Brock Lesnar.

- Lesnar said he was very motivated paa win the belt again.

- Guillard thanked fighting chance against Nurmagomedov, who was ranked better than him.

- Gleison Tibau was pleased to receive two bonus of the night.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · April 2, 2013

UFC 190: Davis vs. Nogueira 2 - Press Conference

- Davis hopes to retain his title and mark his name in the history of the light heavyweight.

- Nogueira said he was already planning a rematch against Davis and that in a title dispute is a greater incentive to win.

- MacDonald expects the support of the Canadian fans for this fight against Koscheck.

- Koscheck said he does not care about the crowd, and they will not feel the pressure to fight at the home of Rory MacDonald.

- Dana White said the winner of Edgar vs. Yahya can rival a title shot in his next fight.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC 190: Davis vs. Nogueira 2

Date: October 18, 2014

Venue: Bell Center

Local: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Phil Davis (13-1-1 NC) vs. (#1) Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (24-6)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Josh Koscheck (20-7) vs. (#9) Rory MacDonald (17-3)

Featherweight Bout: (#5) Frankie Edgar (17-4-1) vs. (#3) Rani Yahya (20-8)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (29-14-1) vs. Stanislav Nedkov (15-2-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote (20-9-1 NC) vs. Kazuo Misaki (27-12-2-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pierce (18-7) vs. Erick Silva (16-4-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: T.J. Grant (21-7) vs. John Colish (9-3)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (13-7-1 NC) vs. Ryan Jimmo (18-4)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (16-3) vs. Felipe Portela (10-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Roger Hollett (15-5) vs. Fabio Maldonado (20-7)

Heavyweight Bout: Matt Mitrione (5-5) vs. Steve Bosse (11-1)

Lightweight Bout: John Makdessi (11-4) vs. Cory MacDonald (12-4)

rodrigoviolim · April 3, 2013

UFC 190: Davis vs. Nogueira 2 - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pierce vs. Erick Silva

Round 1

Round one begins! Silva side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. Silva steps in and gets Pierce to cover up with a pair of jabs, then nails a crunching right hook to the body. Silva uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Pierce blocked Silva. Pierce looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva. Silva ends up grappling for supremacy with Pierce. Pierce throws a few close-range strikes, but Silva smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. Silva looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. Pierce squirms out of it and takes down Silva, taking his back! Pierce increases his control by getting both hooks in. Pierce attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Silva doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Pierce attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Silva doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Pierce keeps both hooks, despite Silva trying to pull them apart. With both hooks in, Pierce tries to flatten Silva out for the rear naked choke. Silva doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Pierce, 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Silva is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Pierce catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Silva! He pulls guard though. The clock runs down as Silva is being smothered against the ground by Pierce. Silva keeps Pierce, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. Silva tries to ensnare Pierce in a triangle. In a show of great skill, Pierce spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. Pierce fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Silva tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. Pierce defends it easily. Pierce stands up and backs off, letting Silva stand up as well. Pierce feints stepping in. Pierce looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva. The two fighters start grappling for control. Clinched with Pierce, Silva looks to try and take him down. Pierce doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. Pierce is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Silva off of him. Silva is trying to pass guard. Pierce keeps his guard secure. Pierce attempts a triangle choke on Silva from the bottom of the guard. Silva blocks the attempt. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Pierce.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Pierce feints left and tries to get Silva to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Pierce sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Silva pulls guard. Mike Pierce is looking really tired. Pierce lies on top of Silva, basically smothering him. Pierce tries to stand up, but can't get free of the guard. Silva raises his legs and tries to get Pierce into a triangle choke. Pierce blocks the attempt. Pierce tries to pass the guard. Pierce struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Silva secures an arm and tries to ensnare Pierce in a triangle. Silva gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Pierce has to tap out! Erick Silva takes the victory by way of submission!

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote vs. Kazuo Misaki

Round 1

Round one begins! Misaki steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Misaki avoids a nice combination. Advancing, Misaki counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab. Misaki is getting in closer to Cote, perhaps looking for a clinch. Strikes from Cote keep Misaki from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. A feint puts him off balance, and Misaki only just avoids a huge right hook. Misaki steps back to avoid a left jab. Misaki counters a wayward left jab with a solid left. Cote steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Misaki doesn't let Cote settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Moving in closer, Misaki looks like he may want to try and clinch with Cote. He pulls Cote into a Muay Thai clinch. From the Muay Thai clinch, Cote eats a big elbow. Cote grabs an arm and pulls Misaki out of the Muay Thai clinch and into a regular wrestling clinch instead. Misaki is trying to muscle Cote up against the cage. Misaki achieves it, pinning Cote to the cage. Cote is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. Misaki steps back to achieve some separation from Cote and gets ready to strike. Cote shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Misaki, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Misaki counters a wayward left jab with a jab. An attempted body kick misses and Misaki fires back with a left jab to the cheek. Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. Misaki circles, looking for an opening. Not letting up, Cote quickly steps in closer to attack Misaki. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cote to fire back with a kick to the outside of the left knee. Cote steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Misaki seems to be waiting for Cote to make a move. Misaki keeps out of range, assessing the situation. Cote quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Cote slips past a left jab and counters with a solid left jab. Cote throws out a quick left jab. Misaki comes in closer to press the issue. Misaki comes in, looking for a quick takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Cote blocked Misaki. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Misaki, 10-9.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! A leg kick misses badly, giving Misaki an opening to score with a crisp left hand punch. Misaki steps back to avoid a leg kick. Misaki avoids a low kick. Cote counters a left jab with a nice jab. Misaki avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. Patrick Cote looks very tired out there. Misaki steps back to avoid a left jab. Misaki chooses to shoot in on Cote. The takedown is unsuccessful, Cote blocked Misaki. Misaki avoids a jab. Misaki is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Misaki is now standing in the pocket. Misaki comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Cote. Misaki grabs Cote and pulls him into a grapple. Breathing very hard, Kazuo Misaki is looking ragged. Misaki is trying to push Cote so that his back is up against the cage. Misaki achieves it, pinning Cote to the cage. Cote avoids a foot stomp attempt. Kazuo Misaki looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. The weight cut that he did for this fight may be a factor in his fatigue. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Cote 10-9.

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

Making Patrick 'The Predator' Cote the winner by unanimous decision!

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Stanislav Nedkov

Round 1

We are underway! Nedkov grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, getting it! Sonnen manages to pull guard. Nedkov begins trying to pass the guard. He passes to side control. Nedkov starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. Sonnen keeps Nedkov from mounting him. Nedkov blocks an attempt to pull guard. Nedkov tries to lock Sonnen in an armbar. Nedkov gets the armbar fully applied and Sonnen has to tap out! Stanislav Nedkov takes the win by submission!

Featherweight Bout: Frankie Edgar vs. Rani Yahya

Round 1

The fight begins! Yahya avoids a nice combination. Moving in closer, Edgar looks like he may want to wrestle Yahya. Yahya moves in too, and they start to grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Edgar is trying to push Yahya up against the cage. Edgar achieves it, pinning Yahya to the cage. Edgar pins Yahya up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly thirty seconds. Edgar pins Yahya up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. Edgar nails Yahya with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him. Edgar stomps down on his opponent's foot. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. Yahya throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Edgar. Edgar won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. Yahya looks for a foot stomp but Edgar takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. Yahya is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Edgar tries to hit Yahya with a knee strike, but Yahya takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Edgar is the one backed against the cage. With the cage trapping Edgar, Yahya looks to try and take him down. Edgar doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. Yahya looks to get past the guard. He eventually passes, but only into half guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Edgar.

Round 2

We are back underway! Edgar darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. A left hand misses, allowing Edgar to counter with a couple of jabs and a right cross. Edgar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yahya. Yahya tries to single leg Edgar as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. Edgar looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Yahya. Yahya drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. Edgar looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Yahya seems happy to grapple with Edgar. Clinched with Edgar, Yahya looks to try and take him down. Edgar doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. Yahya begins trying to pass the guard. Yahya isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Edgar works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. He may regret that choice, as it gives Yahya the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. Yahya fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Yahya throws a few right hands to the body. Yahya fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Yahya blocks an attempted sweep. Round two ends as time expires. That was a fun round to watch. I think Yahya took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

Round three begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Yahya is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Edgar feints rushing in, but withdraws. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. Edgar comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Yahya. Yahya seems happy to grapple with Edgar. Yahya looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. Edgar defends it excellently though, slipping behind and taking the back of Yahya! Frankie Edgar doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Yahya prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Edgar from getting hooks in. Edgar blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. Edgar increases his control by getting both hooks in. Edgar attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Yahya fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Edgar, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Yahya defends himself well against the choke. Breathing very hard, Rani Yahya is looking ragged. Yahya tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Edgar tries to finish Yahya off with a rear naked choke. Edgar gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Yahya has to tap out!

'The Answer' Frankie Edgar takes the win by submission!

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Rory MacDonald

Round 1

We are underway! Koscheck slips out of the way of a leg kick. MacDonald throws a leg kick but Koscheck avoids it. Koscheck slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. There's a double leg attempt from MacDonald, from the pocket. Koscheck stuffs the takedown attempt. MacDonald looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Koscheck tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. MacDonald keeps his cool as Koscheck throws a feint to the left. Moving in closer, MacDonald looks like he may want to wrestle Koscheck. Koscheck tries to single leg MacDonald as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. Koscheck circles, looking for an opening. Not letting up, MacDonald quickly steps in closer to attack Koscheck. Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. Koscheck goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get MacDonald to cover up, then shoots in. Koscheck finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and MacDonald promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in guard. The clock runs down as Koscheck is being smothered against the ground by MacDonald. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I think MacDonald took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

Round two begins! A feint sets up a body kick from MacDonald, but Koscheck is able to move out of range in time. Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. Koscheck comes in closer, looking to wrestle with MacDonald. Koscheck can't get close enough to grapple, MacDonald keeps him away with strikes. Moving in closer, MacDonald looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Standing his ground, Koscheck looks happy to engage MacDonald in the pocket. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. Koscheck is trying to push MacDonald so that his back is up against the cage. MacDonald doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. MacDonald is looking to muscle Koscheck back against the cage. Koscheck ends up backed against the cage. MacDonald uses a vicious foot stomp. With the cage trapping Koscheck, MacDonald looks to try and take him down. Koscheck blocks the takedown attempt and turns MacDonald around so that he has his back to the cage. Breathing very hard, Josh Koscheck is looking ragged. Koscheck tries to foot stomp MacDonald, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. Rory MacDonald doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. With Koscheck stuck against the cage, MacDonald tries to complete a takedown. Koscheck shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, but MacDonald does manage to slip behind him so that he has the back. Koscheck tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. MacDonald tries to take Koscheck down from behind. Koscheck shows excellent takedown defence and turns so that MacDonald is backed against the cage. From the looks of things, I don't think Josh Koscheck has much energy left. Koscheck pins MacDonald up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for the remainder of the round. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Koscheck 10-9.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! MacDonald avoids a jab. MacDonald tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Koscheck moves out of range. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Moving in closer, a tired-looking MacDonald apparently wants to strike from the pocket. Keen to keep space between them, Koscheck backs away. Josh Koscheck looks exhausted. Koscheck avoids a barrage of big right hands. Rory MacDonald looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. Although visibly tired, MacDonald looks to move in and stand in the pocket. He gets into range. MacDonald throws a flurry of punches but Koscheck covers up and takes them easily. MacDonald, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Koscheck covers up and absorbs it. Stepping back, Koscheck creates a bit of distance.>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. A straight left by MacDonald keeps Koscheck from advancing. Koscheck doesn't press the issue, allowing MacDonald to circle. Slowed down by physical tiredness, MacDonald still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. MacDonald is now standing in the pocket. Koscheck covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Koscheck, 10-9.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. All three judges score the contest as 29-28.

Making Rory 'Ares' MacDonald the winner by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Round 1

Round one begins! A left jab misses and Nogueira counters with a stinging left jab. Davis looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Nogueira finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Davis uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Nogueira as they grapple. Davis is trying to muscle Nogueira up against the cage. Davis achieves it, pinning Nogueira to the cage. Showing his ability to exert control, Davis smothers Nogueira up against the cage for a minute or so, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs. Nogueira is trapped against the cage and Davis punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek. Nogueira has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. Nogueira wrestles back against Davis, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Nogueira. The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. The referee signals for the fight to continue! Moving in closer, Davis looks like he may want to wrestle Nogueira. Davis can't get close enough to grapple, Nogueira makes sure to keep out of range. Nogueira looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Davis seems happy to engage with Nogueira in the pocket. Davis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nogueira. Nogueira finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Using his wrestling skills, Davis is trying to push Nogueira up against the cage. He does so, and now has Nogueira pinned to the cage. Nogueira takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. Davis drives a knee to the thigh area. Davis tries to maintain control, but Nogueira wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Davis ends up backed against the cage. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Davis.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Nogueira drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Nogueira counters a left jab by hitting a couple of nice rights. Nogueira counters a left jab with a barrage of hard punches! Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. Davis looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Nogueira ends up grappling for supremacy with Davis. Davis is trying to muscle Nogueira up against the cage. Davis manages it, and controls Nogueira up against the cage. Showing his ability to exert control, Davis smothers Nogueira up against the cage for about a minute. Nogueira is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about half a minute. Davis tries to throw an elbow, but Nogueira takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Davis ends up backed against the cage instead. Davis waits for Nogueira to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Nogueira now has his back to the cage. The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Nogueira comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Standing his ground, Davis looks happy to engage Nogueira in the pocket. Davis uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. That round goes to Nogueira, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

We are back underway! Nogueira avoids a right kick to the body and hits a left jab to the cheek. Davis looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Not keen on wrestling Davis, Nogueira uses movement to keep out of reach. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks very tired out there. Moving in closer, Davis looks like he may want to wrestle Nogueira. Davis can't get close enough to grapple, Nogueira makes sure to keep out of range. Nogueira circles, looking for an opening. Davis doesn't let Nogueira settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Phil Davis doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. A visibly tired Davis is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nogueira. Nogueira finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Davis is trying to push Nogueira so that his back is up against the cage. He does so, and now has Nogueira pinned to the cage. Smothered against the cage, Nogueira is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about half a minute. Nogueira is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. He did cut an awful lot of weight for this fight, perhaps that is a contributing factor to his fatigue. Nogueira takes a hard foot stomp. Phil Davis seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Davis pins Nogueira up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. Nogueira gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. Davis has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Nogueira down. He hoists Nogueira up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam. Nogueira winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Davis pressing onto him. Time slips away as Davis successfully keeps Nogueira stuck against the cage wall. The time is up, and that's the end of round three. That round goes to Davis, 10-9 on my card.

Round 4

Round four begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Davis is looking to get in close and wrestle in this round. Nogueira counters an errant left jab with a solid left. Nogueira counters an attempted body kick with a clean jab. Davis avoids a flurry of punches and hits a nice left hand. A visibly tired Davis is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nogueira. Davis cannot get close enough to the elusive Nogueira to grapple. Moving in closer, a tired-looking Davis apparently wants to strike from the pocket. He gets into range. Davis uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a clean punch. Nogueira checks a leg kick and comes right back with a huge right cross that knocks Davis right off his feet! Almost immediately Davis has shaken it off and is ready for Nogueira. Phil Davis looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. On his back, Davis watches as Nogueira comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. Nogueira is quick, Davis can't stop him getting side control. Nogueira begins trying to get himself behind Davis. Davis is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Nogueira tries to set up Davis for an armbar. Davis defends himself well. Nogueira blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. Davis is in increasing trouble, as Nogueira gets both hooks in. Nogueira, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Davis gets flattened out with the rear naked choke...he is saved by the end of the round though! Time expires and we come to the end of round four. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nogueira.

Round 5

And here we go, round five! Nogueira avoids a leg kick and scores with a crisp jab. Davis counters an errant left jab with a crisp left hand punch. Davis avoids a quick jab and hits a hard right kick to the legs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. Nogueira counters a left jab with a nice jab. A tired Davis moves forward, looking for a takedown. Nogueira tries to avoid Davis. The takedown is unsuccessful, Nogueira avoided Davis. Nogueira counters an attempted body kick with a couple of hard rights! Nogueira sees a kick being set up and so strikes first with a solid right hook to the body. Davis shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. Good head movement allows Davis to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. Nogueira circles away, creating some distance between them. Nogueira throws a barrage of big right hands but Davis moves out of range. A straight left by Nogueira keeps Davis from advancing. It seems that Davis is happy to let Nogueira circle for the moment. Davis chooses to move forward and try to take Nogueira down. Nogueira tries to avoid the takedown. Davis can't get the takedown, Nogueira was too quick to back away. 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. The judges give scores of 48-46, 48-47 and 48-47.

Making the winner by unanimous decision the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the world Antonio Rogerio 'Minotoro' Nogueira !

UFC 190: Davis vs. Nogueira 2 - Results

Venue: Bell Center

Local: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Attendence: 19,760

Gate:$4,940,000

PPV: 3,612,776 buys for revenue of $21,676,656

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Averege

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira - Antonio Rogerio Nogueira win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Josh Koscheck vs. Rory MacDonald - Rory MacDonald win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Frankie Edgar vs. Rani Yahya - Frankie Edgar win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of Round 3.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Stanislav Nedkov - Stanislav Nedkov win by Submission (Armbar) in 2:11 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Patrick Cote vs. Kazuo Misaki - Patrick Cote win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pierce vs. Erick Silva - Erick Silva win by Submission (Triangle with Armbar) in 3:13 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: T.J. Grant vs. John Colish - John Colish win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ryan Jimmo - Kyle Kingsbury win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:20 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick vs. Felipe Portela - Claude Patrick win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Roger Hollett vs. Fabio Maldonado - Roger Hollett win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:15 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Matt Mitrione vs. Steve Bosse - Matt Mitrione win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: John Makdessi vs. Cory MacDonald - John Makdessi win by KO (Knee) in 2:32 of Round 2.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ryan Jimmo

KO of The Night: John Makdessi

Submission of The Night: Frankie Edgar

Post Fight

- Phil Davis out for 1 to 2 months out by injury.

- Felipe Portela out for 2 to 6 months through injury.

- Nogueira said he realized a dream of being a UFC champion.

- David said his strong wrestling game today was not very effective.

- Rory MacDonald asked for a TOP 5 in his next fight.

- Frankie Edgar said that despite being close to a title shot, wants to spend time with family and friends.

- Dana White said that in his opinion, Kazuo Misaki defeated Patrick Cote.

- About the fight between Rory MacDonald and Josh Koscheck, he thought the fight was very equal and that any decision would be fair.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · April 3, 2013

UFC on FOX: Kampmann vs. Hendricks 2 - Press Conference

- Kampmann said his last loss was to Hendricks and he is very motivated to win.

- Johny Hendricks expects a tougher fight than it was the first between them.

- Junior Dos Santos said he was delighted to meet a legend like Randy Couture.

- Randy Couture said that despite his age he is content to remain among the best and fight with big names.

- Dana White said he expects a good event and we have big fights today.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC on FOX: Kampmann vs. Hendricks 2

Date: October 25, 2014

Venue: Toyota Center

Local: Houston, Texas, USA

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Martin Kampmann (24-6) vs. Johny Hendricks (18-2)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Randy Couture (20-13) vs. Junior Dos Santos (16-3)

Heavyweight Bout: Frank Mir (17-7) vs. Travis Browne (15-2-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes (13-5-1 NC) vs. Muhammed Lawal (9-1-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Jay Hieron (24-7) vs. Ben Askren (13-1)

Welterweight Bout: Jake Ellenberger (31-8) vs. Pascal Krauss (12-3)

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Silva (20-6) vs. Shane Del Rosario (12-4)

Lightweight Bout: Myles Jury (13-1) vs. Jon Tuck (7-1)

Welterweight Bout: Aaron Simpson (13-6) vs. Alex Garcia (8-2)

Featherweight Bout: Darren Elkins (16-4) vs. Max Hollaway (7-3)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Sarah D'Alelio (7-4) vs. Suzie Montero (2-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Alexis Vila (13-3) vs. Azamat Gashimov (9-3)

rodrigoviolim · April 3, 2013

UFC on FOX: Kampmann vs. Hendricks 2 - Play by Play

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Muhammed Lawal

Round 1

And here we go! Lawal counters a left jab by hitting a nice combination. A straight left fails to land and Lawal is able to fire back with a series of big punches, putting Magalhaes down on the ground! Magalhaes recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Lawal to make a move. Magalhaes is allowed to stand back up, Lawal simply stepped away. Magalhaes chooses to shoot in on Lawal. Lawal sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown doesn't work, Lawal saw it coming and got out of range. A wayward low right kick allows Lawal to hit a nice three-punch combination. Lawal is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Lawal is now standing in the pocket. Magalhaes uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Magalhaes covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. Using his wrestling skills, Magalhaes is trying to push Lawal up against the cage. Magalhaes manages it, and controls Lawal up against the cage. Magalhaes looks for a trip takedown. Magalhaes tries hard but cannot get Lawal off of his feet. Lawal uses a whizzer to half turn Magalhaes, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center. Magalhaes uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Lawal to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawal tries to step away from the takedown. Lawal avoids the takedown attempt. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I have to give that round to Lawal, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Magalhaes counters a wayward left jab with a scything low kick to the legs. Lawal is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Magalhaes. Magalhaes moves in too, and they start to grapple. Lawal is looking to muscle Magalhaes back against the cage. He does so, and now has Magalhaes pinned to the cage. Lawal smothers Magalhaes against the cage and stomps down on his foot. Magalhaes waits for Lawal to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. Magalhaes attempts to wrestle Lawal to the ground. Lawal digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Lawal uses a whizzer to half turn Magalhaes, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center. Lawal comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Magalhaes. Lawal grabs Magalhaes and pulls him into a grapple. Lawal is trying to muscle Magalhaes up against the cage. Lawal achieves it, pinning Magalhaes to the cage. Magalhaes gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. Lawal attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Magalhaes is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. Magalhaes finds room to apply a standing guillotine! Magalhaes gets the guillotine fully applied and Lawal has to tap out!

Vinny Magalhaes takes the victory by way of submission!

Heavyweight Bout: Frank Mir vs. Travis Browne

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. Covering up, Mir absorbs a combination of rights and lefts. A right jab misses, giving Browne the chance to hit back with a kick to the inside of the right leg. Mir covers up to absorb a barrage of big left hands. Mir comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. Browne tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough Mir gets a single leg takedown! Browne pulls guard off it. In guard, Mir begins working to pass to side control. Mir isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Mir blocks an attempted sweep. Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Mir tries to break the guard apart. Browne blocks it by keeping his guard secure. Browne tries to catch Mir with a punch, but it is not on target. Mir tries to pass the guard. Browne keeps his guard secure. Mir gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Browne, who is on his back. Mir tries to come in and secure a ground position. Browne moves quickly, scrambling for position before Mir can get a hold. The scramble results in Browne being on his back pulling half guard. Mir tries to ensnare Browne in an arm triangle. Mir gets the arm triangle fully applied! Out of the blue, Browne breaks free! Mir must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. Mir blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. Mir attempts a kimura. Browne stops Mir from applying it. The time runs out on round one. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Mir.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Browne keeps his cool as Mir throws a feint to the left. Mir chooses to shoot in on Browne. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Mir. The takedown is completed, Mir came in hard and fast and was too much for Browne. The takedown leaves Browne seated with his back pressed against the cage. Mir tries to put Browne into a guillotine choke. Mir gets the guillotine, applies pressure, and Browne has to tap!

The winner, by submission; Frank Mir!

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Randy Couture vs. Junior Dos Santos

Round 1

There's the opening bell! dos Santos has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. dos Santos feints going high, but Couture doesn't buy it. Couture slips past a left jab and counters with a quick right hand that lands right on the button, sending dos Santos crumpling to the ground out cold!

Randy Couture takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Martin Kampmann vs. Johny Hendricks

Round 1

And here we go! Hendricks steps in, fakes dropping down for a shot, then darts back out. Hendricks fakes dropping down for a double leg, but Kampmann was aware of the danger and backs off. Hendricks looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Kampmann. Kampmann is pulled into a grapple. Hendricks is trying to muscle Kampmann up against the cage. Kampmann ends up backed against the cage. Kampmann eats a short left uppercut that rocks him. Hendricks pins Kampmann up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. Hendricks catches Kampmann with a hard left hand to the ribs. Hendricks exerts total control, keeping Kampmann smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so. Unable to get free, Kampmann is smothered up against the cage for about sixty seconds. The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Hendricks is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kampmann. He pulls Kampmann into a grapple. Hendricks is trying to muscle Kampmann up against the cage. Hendricks achieves it, pinning Kampmann to the cage. Kampmann eats a short left uppercut that rocks him. Showing his ability to exert control, Hendricks smothers Kampmann up against the cage for the remainder of the round, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Hendricks, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Hendricks looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Hendricks cannot get close enough to the elusive Kampmann to grapple. Kampmann narrowly misses Hendricks with a right uppercut. Not letting Kampmann settle at all, Hendricks comes in closer. Hendricks is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kampmann. Hendricks cannot get close enough to the elusive Kampmann to grapple. Hendricks looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Kampmann finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Hendricks hits Kampmann with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. Hendricks uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kampmann as they grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Hendricks is trying to push Kampmann up against the cage. Hendricks manages it, and controls Kampmann up against the cage. Hendricks smothers Kampmann up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for a full minute. Showing his ability to exert control, Hendricks smothers Kampmann up against the cage for thirty seconds or so. Breathing very hard, Johny Hendricks is looking ragged. Showing his ability to control opponents, Hendricks simply smothers Kampmann against the cage for the remainder of the round. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hendricks.

Round 3

We are back underway! An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Kampmann tries for a right body kick but Hendricks moves out of range. Hendricks counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a solid right jab. Martin Kampmann is looking really tired. Despite being tired, Kampmann looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Hendricks. Standing his ground, Hendricks looks happy to engage Kampmann in the pocket. Hendricks backs away to create some more space. Hendricks fakes a lunge. Kampmann quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Kampmann slips past a right jab and counters with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Moving in closer, a tired-looking Kampmann apparently wants to strike from the pocket. Standing his ground, Hendricks looks happy to engage Kampmann in the pocket. A right cross misses, giving Hendricks the perfect angle to counter-strike with a crisp right. Kampmann slips past a straight punch and then hits a great hook to the body, knocking Hendricks down! Moving quickly, Kampmann tries to ensnare the stunned Hendricks in an armbar. Kampmann gets the armbar fully applied and Hendricks has to tap out!

By submission, the winner is Martin Kampmann!

UFC on FOX: Kampmann vs. Hendricks 2 - Results

Venue: Toyota Center

Local: Houston, Texas, USA

Attendence: 9,760

Gate: $2,440,000

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Poor

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Martin Kampmann vs. Johny Hendricks - Martin Kampmann win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:41 of Round 3.

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Randy Couture vs. Junior Dos Santos - Randy Couture win by KO (Punch) in 1:13 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Frank Mir vs. Travis Browne - Frank Mir win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:33 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vinny Magalhaes vs. Muhammed Lawal - Vinny Magalhaes win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:07 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Jay Hieron vs. Ben Askren - Ben Askren win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Jake Ellenberger vs. Pascal Krauss - Jake Elleberger win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:53 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Silva vs. Shane Del Rosario - Shane Del Rosario win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:21 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Myles Jury vs. Jon Tuck - Myles Jury win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Aaron Simpson vs. Alex Garcia - Aaron Simpson win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:12 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Darren Elkins vs. Max Hollaway - Max Hollaway win by Unanimous Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Sarah D'Alelio vs. Suzie Montero - Suzie Montero win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:02 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: Alexis Vila vs. Azamat Gashimov - Azamat Gashimov win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Suzie Montero vs. Sarah D'Alelio

KO of The Night: Shane Del Rosario

Submission of The Night: Martin Kampmann

Post Fight

- Dana White confirmed that the next title defense of Martin Kampmann, will be against Demian Maia.

- Johny Hendricks said he started well dominating the fight, but this time Kampmann was able to beat him.

- Kampmann said he was upward because I knew that I had lost two rounds.

- Randy Couture said that a victory this motivating him trying to fight for the title.

- Dana White said he was shocked to see Randy Couture knock out Junior Dos Santos.

- Aaron Simpson announced his retirement.

- Travis Browne, Ben Askren and Darren Elkins is out 1-2 months by injury.

- Vinny Magalhaes asked for a TOP 5 in his next fight.

- Frank Mir finds a very interesting fight against Randy Couture.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · April 3, 2013

UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

Releases

WW - Norman Paraisy (12-5-1-1 NC) (0-3 in UFC)

LHW - Cody Donovan (9-5) (2-3 in UFC)

FW - Yaotzin Meza (20-10) (1-3 in UFC)

LW - Michael Johnson (13-9) (5-5 in UFC)

LW - Cory MacDonald (12-5) (0-3 in UFC)

WW - Alex Garcia (8-3) (2-2 in UFC)

WBW - Sarah D'Aleliu (7-5) (0-2 in UFC)

rodrigoviolim · April 4, 2013

UFC Ranking - November 2014

rodrigoviolim · April 4, 2013

UFC Announces cards in December

UFC on Fuel TV: Machida vs. Rockhold

UFC on Fuel TV: Machida vs. Rockhold

Date: December 6, 2014

Venue: Thomas & Mack Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (20-6) vs. Luke Rockhold (13-3)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Cub Swanson (21-7) vs. Marlon Sandro (23-4)

Bantamweight Bout: (#2) Raphael Assuncao (22-5) vs. (#6) Edwin Figueroa (13-2)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ryan Bader (17-5) vs. (#7) Phelipe Lins (9-0)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (15-9) vs. Christian Morecraft (9-4)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Yves Edwards (44-21-1) vs. Ryan Couture (6-4)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Michelle Ould (7-3) vs. (#7) Yasuko Tamada (17-6-3)

Featherweight Bout: Cole Miller (19-9) vs. Milton Vieira (13-9-2)

Lightweight Bout: Estevan Payan (14-4-1 NC) vs. Cristiano Marcello (15-6)

Featherweight Bout: Joey Gambino (11-2) vs. James Jenkins (8-2)

Welterweight Bout: Roger Bowling (12-5) vs. Sthepen Thompson (8-3)

Heavyweight Bout: David Oliva (9-1) vs. Geronimo Dos Santos (32-16)

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UFC 193: Pacquiao vs. Guida

UFC 193: Pacquiao vs. Guida

Date: 13 December, 2014

Venue: Nationwide Arena

Local: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Main Event

Featherweight Championship Bout: © Manny Pacquiao (4-0) vs. (#3) Clay Guida (33-14)

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Tara Larosa (26-3) vs. (#1) Cristiane Santos (11-1-2 NC)

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Fabricio Werdum (18-6-1) vs. (#2) Mike Russow (18-2)

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Rafael Dos Anjos (21-7) vs. (#7) Joe Lauzon (25-9)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio Shogun (22-9) vs. Krzystof Soszynski (28-13-1)

Lightweight Bout: (#8) Tony Ferguson (16-3) vs. Tyrone Glover (10-0)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Evan Dunham (16-6) vs. Matt Wiman (16-8)

Welterweight Bout: James Head (12-4) vs. Bobby Voelker (26-10)

Flyweight Bout: Ian McCall (12-6-1) vs. Tim Elliot (10-5-1)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Jennifer Maia (6-1-1) vs. Kelly Kobold (20-3-1)

Welterweight Bout: Christian Uflacker (5-1) vs. Chuck O´Neil (10-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Yuri Alcantara (28-5) vs. John Albert (8-4)

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UFC on FX: Penn vs. Cerrone

UFC on FX: Penn vs. Cerrone

Date: December 20, 2014

Venue: Blaisdell Arena

Local: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: B.J. Penn (19-11-2) vs. Donald Cerrone (21-7)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#10) Jorge Masvidal (27-9) vs. Marcus LeVesseur (31-8)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#5) Sarah Kaufman (16-3) vs. (#3) Hillary Willians (4-0)

Featherweight Bout: Eddie Yagin (17-8-1) vs. Godofredo Castro (10-2)

Middleweight Bout: Yancy Medeiros (11-1) vs. Kevin Casey (6-3)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Nik Fekete (9-2) vs. Rafael Natal (16-5-1)

Welterweight Bout: Matt Brown (18-14) vs. Ivan Jorge (20-4)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ovince St.Preux (14-8) vs. Tony Lopez (34-11)

Bantamweight Bout: George Roop (14-10-1) vs. Dustin Kimura (12-3)

Lightweight Bout: Al Iaquinta (6-4-1) vs. Henry Martinez (9-3)

Middleweight Bout: Derek Brunson (13-4) vs. Bruno Santos (14-3)

Heavyweight Bout: Chris Barnett (9-1) vs. Thiago Santos (13-2-1 NC)

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UFC 194: Lesnar vs. Nelson

UFC 194: Lesnar vs. Nelson

Date: December 27, 2014

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Brock Lesnar (8-3) vs. (#1) Roy Nelson (22-8)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: George St.Pierre (24-5) vs. Josh Neer (36-14-1)

Middleweight Bout: Wanderlei Silva (35-15-1-1 NC) vs. Tim Boetsch (18-8)

Featherweight Bout: Anthony Pettis (18-4) vs. Dustin Poirier (15-4)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Liz Carmouche (9-3-1 NC) vs. (#8) Roxanne Modafferi (18-11)

Welterweight Bout: (#4) Jason High (21-3) vs. (#7) John Hathaway (20-2)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Brendan Schaub (10-5) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (19-8)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Joey Beltran (19-9) vs. (#10) Wagner Prado (12-1-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson (22-7-1 NC) vs. Rustam Khabilov (17-1)

Middleweight Bout: Brian Stann (14-8) vs. Josh Janousek (10-3)

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon (17-9) vs. C.J. Keith (9-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Ian Loveland (19-11) vs. Rodolfo Marques (16-2)

rodrigoviolim · April 5, 2013

UFC 191: Bisping vs. Weidman - Press Conference

- Michael Bisping said that if they win or have a chance to face Anderson Silva.

- Chris Weidman said Bisping will win, in front of his British fans.

- Jon Jones says it's an honor to fight for the British fans.

- Jimi Manuwa expects a tough fight against Jones.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC 191: Bisping vs. Weidman

Date: November 8, 2014

Venue: The O² Arena

Local: London, England

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping (25-6) vs. Chris Weidman (11-1)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jon Jones (18-4) vs. Jimi Manuwa (15-2)

Lightweight Bout: Paul Sass (14-3) vs. Jamie Varner (23-9-1-2 NC)

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway (17-4) vs. Tom Watson (17-7)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (26-13) vs. Seth Baczynski (18-8)

Bantamweight Bout: Brad Pickett (23-8) vs. Pedro Nobre (14-2-1)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (16-7) vs. Aaron Riley (33-14-1)

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pyle (25-10-1) vs. Che Mills (16-8-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Paul Daley (30-13-2) vs. Marlon Matias (7-7)

Lightweight Bout: Paul Taylor (12-8-1-1 NC) vs. Emanuel Brooks (7-1)

Lightweight Bout: Mike Wilkinson (10-1) vs. Samuel Guillet (10-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Vaughan Lee (14-9-1) vs. Wilson Reis (15-4)

rodrigoviolim · April 5, 2013

UFC 191: Bisping vs. Weidman - Play by Play

Bantamweight Bout: Brad Pickett vs. Pedro Nobre

Round 1

We are underway! Nobre avoids a quick jab and hits a scything low kick to the legs. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. A wayward right kick to the body allows Pickett to hit a straight left. A jab misses and Pickett counters with a lightning fast couple of jabs and a right cross. Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. A right kick to the legs misses and Pickett fires back with a left jab to the cheek. A jab misses, allowing Nobre to counter-strike with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. A right kick to the legs misses and Pickett fires back with a clever combination ending in a big right hook. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. They wind up in a tight clinch. Clinched with Pickett, Nobre looks to try and take him down. The takedown is unsuccessful, Pickett blocked Nobre. Pickett tries to get clear of the grapple, but Nobre holds him in place. Nobre attempts to pick Pickett up for a slam. Pickett doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Nobre. An attempted body kick misses, giving Pickett the opportunity to counter with a stinging left jab. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I have to give that round to Pickett, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Nobre steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick. Nobre chooses to shoot in on Pickett. Pickett counters with a right hand that catches Nobre flush, rocking him! Pickett sees a body kick coming and hits a clean left. Pickett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Nobre sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Pickett is able to defend it. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Nobre. Pickett sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown is unsuccessful, Pickett avoided Nobre. Nobre looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pickett. He pulls Pickett into a grapple. Nobre tries to wrestle Pickett backward and up against the cage. Nobre does it, Pickett is stuck with his back to the cage. Nobre looks for a trip takedown. Pickett shows stubborn resistance and Nobre cannot complete the takedown. A whizzer almost allows Pickett to create enough space to get free, but Nobre shuts that opportunity down. Nobre looks for a trip takedown. Nobre tries hard but cannot get Pickett off of his feet. Nobre loses control of Pickett, who circles out and returns to the center. There's under a minute left in this round. The time runs out on round two. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Nobre.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Pickett is looking to hit and run in this round. Pickett counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a series of hard rights! Pedro Nobre is looking really tired. Looking glassy-eyed, Nobre staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! Regaining his wits just in time, Nobre is able to avoid a barrage of big right hands. Pickett fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Nobre. A tired-looking Nobre approaches, looking for a takedown. A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Nobre is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. Pickett unloads with big punches, Nobre is struggling to cope! Pickett fires away with right hands, and Nobre is stung by several big shots to the side of the head. Pickett rolls the turtled Nobre over and secures side control. Pickett tries to ensnare Nobre in an armbar. Pickett gets an armbar fully applied! Shockingly, Pickett loses it! Nobre pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! Nobre looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt. Nobre cannot get it applied. Pickett keeps Nobre guessing with a few quick strikes. Pickett blocks an attempted sweep. Pedro Nobre looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Pickett is trying to move from side control to mount. He easily gets the mount. Pickett pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Nobre covers up and defends them well. Nobre tries to move Pickett out of mount but can't. Pickett tries to pound on Nobre, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Nobre tries to move Pickett enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. We reach the time limit and this fight is over. I think Pickett took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Here come the official scores. The judges have scored it 30-27, 29-28 and 30-27.

Brad 'One Punch' Pickett wins by unanimous decision!

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy vs. Seth Baczynski

Round 1

We are underway! Hardy avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab. Moving in closer, Baczynski looks like he may want to try and clinch with Hardy. Hardy is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. From the clinch, Baczynski drives a knee into the face of Hardy! That strike has opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Hardy. Hardy blocks a knee strike, but cannot hit an elbow over the top of the clinch. From the clinch, Hardy gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock him out cold!

'The Polish Pistola' Seth Baczynski takes the win by Knock Out!

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Tom Watson

Round 1

The fight begins! Watson uses a feint to get Dollaway off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. A wayward low right kick allows Dollaway to hit a jab. Watson counters a left jab by using a scorchingly fast combination. Dollaway steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Watson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Dollaway sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Watson, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. In guard, Dollaway begins working to pass to side control. Watson can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. Dollaway attempts an arm triangle. Watson blocks it. Watson uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. The scramble results in Watson being on his back pulling guard. The clock runs down as Watson is being smothered against the ground by Dollaway. Dollaway attempts to pass guard. Watson keeps his guard secure. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dollaway.

Round 2

Round two begins! Watson avoids a quick jab and hits several big right hands, putting Dollaway down, dazed! Watson moves in quickly, kneeling beside Dollaway and starting to hammer down with punches! Watson unloads with massive punches, Dollaway is getting destroyed! The referee pulls Watson away, stopping the match!

Tom 'Kong' Watson takes the win by TKO!

Lightweight Bout: Paul Sass vs. Jamie Varner

Round 1

The fight begins! Varner steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Varner feints stepping in. Varner comes in closer, looking to clinch with Sass. Varner can't get close enough to clinch, Sass makes sure to keep out of range. Varner comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sass. Varner grabs Sass and pulls him into a grapple. Sass tries to wriggle free, but Varner controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. Using his wrestling skills, Varner is trying to push Sass up against the cage. He does so, and now has Sass pinned to the cage. Varner pins Sass up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly thirty seconds. Sass waits for Varner to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Varner now has his back to the cage. Sass pins Varner up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly thirty seconds. Sass looks for a trip takedown. Varner has the takedown scouted, he tries to grab a guillotine. The takedown is successful, Varner pulls guard. The clock runs down as Varner is being smothered against the ground by Sass. Sass throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Sass, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Sass slips out of the way of a jab. Varner is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sass. Varner is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter right. A left jab misses and Sass strikes back with a jab. Sass comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Varner tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Varner avoided Sass. Varner looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Sass uses his strikes to stop Varner from getting close enough to clinch. Varner looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Varner ends up grabbing Sass in a Muay Thai clinch. Sass manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Varner. Using his wrestling skills, Varner is trying to push Sass up against the cage. Varner manages it, and controls Sass up against the cage. Sass gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. Showing his ability to control opponents, Varner smothers Sass against the cage while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds. Unable to get free, Sass is smothered up against the cage for the little that remains of the round. Round two ends as time expires. I think Varner took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

We are back underway! A left hand misses, allowing Sass to counter with a solid left jab. Varner avoids a leg kick and scores with a barrage of big right hands! Jamie Varner doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Varner throws a left jab but Sass slips past it and grabs a clinch. Sass looks for a trip takedown. Sass gets the takedown! Varner pulls guard. Varner is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sass off of him. Sass tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. Isolating a leg, Sass is able to grab an achilles lock and force Varner to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Paul Sass!

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jon Jones vs. Jimi Manuwa

Round 1

We are underway! Manuwa moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. A left jab misses and Jones strikes back with a right kick to the thigh. Jones is getting in closer to Manuwa, perhaps looking for a clinch. Seeing an opportunity, Manuwa avoids the clinch and goes straight for a takedown, but Jones is equal to it. Jones comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Manuwa. Manuwa ends up grappling for supremacy with Jones. With underhooks giving him solid control over Manuwa, Jones looks for a takedown. Jones can't get the takedown, as Manuwa wrestles his way into a dominant position. The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. Jones shoots in, looking for a takedown. Manuwa tries to avoid Jones. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Manuwa has to pull guard. In guard, Jones begins working to pass to side control. Manuwa keeps his guard secure. Manuwa raises his legs and tries to get Jones into a triangle choke. Jones pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. Jones begins trying to get himself behind Manuwa. Manuwa is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Jones tries to hook Manuwa in a rear naked choke. Manuwa defends himself well. Manuwa tries a roll, but doesn't budge Jones. Jones increases his control by getting both hooks in. Jones, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Manuwa fights off the rear naked choke attempt. The time runs out on round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jones.

Round 2

Round two begins! There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Manuwa doesn't drop his hands as Jones feints shooting in. Manuwa steps back to avoid a spinning heel kick. Manuwa bobs and weaves. Jones seems to be waiting for Manuwa to make a move. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Jones. He has the takedown! Manuwa pulls guard. Jones pounds away with big elbows from the guard and Manuwa is having trouble doing anything about it! With Manuwa taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

The winner, by TKO, is Jon 'Bones' Jones!

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping vs. Chris Weidman

Round 1

We are underway! Weidman isn't drawn in by Bisping feinting to his left. Bisping throws a leg kick but Weidman avoids it. Bisping feints left, then right. Weidman steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Bisping bobs and weaves. Not letting up, Weidman quickly steps in closer to attack Bisping. Weidman throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Bisping tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Bisping avoided Weidman. A straight left by Bisping keeps Weidman from advancing. Not letting up, Weidman steps in closer to pressure Bisping into action. Weidman drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. A speculative right hand from Weidman doesn't find a home. Bisping doesn't let Weidman settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Bisping throws a leg kick but Weidman avoids it. Weidman steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Bisping avoids a quick jab and hits a powerful right hook to the body. Weidman uses a smart combination to get Bisping to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Bisping pulling guard. The time runs out on round one. You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Bisping 10-9.

Round 2

We are back underway! Weidman feints rushing in, but withdraws. Weidman drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Bisping in with a faked single leg attempt. Bisping throws a leg kick but Weidman avoids it. Weidman counters a wayward low right kick with a barrage of hard punches! Bisping almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him! With Weidman stepping in to finish him off, Bisping instinctively drops down and shoots in for a takedown. Bisping can't get past the sprawl of Weidman, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Bisping is rolled over onto his back, where Weidman secures side control. Weidman tries to ensnare Bisping in an armbar. Weidman gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Bisping is in huge trouble! Out of the blue, Bisping pops his arm free! Weidman must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. Bisping tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Weidman attempts the mount. Bisping keeps Weidman at side control, not letting the mount happen. Bisping tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Weidman uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. In side control, Weidman begins working to get a mount. Bisping doesn't allow Weidman to get the mount. Bisping tries to move to guard, but Weidman doesn't allow it. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I think Weidman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

We are back underway! A barrage of punches miss and Bisping strikes back with a body kick. Bisping steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Weidman shoots in for a takedown. Bisping tries to avoid Weidman. Bisping avoids the takedown attempt. Weidman is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Bisping. He pulls Bisping into a grapple. Weidman is trying to muscle Bisping up against the cage. Weidman does it, Bisping is stuck with his back to the cage. Weidman has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Bisping to the ground. A sweep of the legs is successful, Bisping has to pull guard. Weidman throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Time slips away as Weidman successfully keeps Bisping stuck against the ground. Weidman fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Bisping tries to pull Weidman in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. In guard, Weidman begins working to pass to side control. Bisping comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Weidman in guard. Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. I think Weidman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 4

We are back underway! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Weidman is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Bisping feints left, then right. Bisping slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean left. Weidman slips past a left jab and fires back with a jab. Moving in closer, Weidman looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Weidman is in the pocket, ready to attack Bisping. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Weidman hits a right hook to the body. Weidman throws a nice sequence of punches, but Bisping covers up and none of the shots finds a home. Bisping tries for a left jab but Weidman uses head movement to avoid it. A left jab misses, Bisping counters with a jab. Using head movement, Weidman slips past a left jab and counters with a straight left. Weidman slips past a jab and scores with a stinging jab. Using head movement, Weidman slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left jab. A left jab misses, giving Weidman the chance to hit back with a crisp left hook to the body. Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. Weidman looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bisping. Bisping ends up grappling for supremacy with Weidman. Weidman has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Bisping to the ground. Weidman gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Bisping pulls guard. Time slips away as Weidman successfully keeps Bisping stuck against the ground. Chris Weidman looks very tired out there. Weidman begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He can't get free of the guard. Bisping tries to pull Weidman in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Michael Bisping is looking really tired. The time runs out on round four. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Weidman.

Round 5

There's the bell and round number five begins! Bisping counters a left jab by using a pair of jabs and a big right hook. Weidman feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Bisping just avoids it. Bisping counters a one-two combination with an excellent combination. Weidman avoids a nice combination and hits a pair of nice shots to the body. Bisping throws a right kick to the body but Weidman avoids it. Bisping counters a left jab by hitting a body kick. Weidman circles, looking for an opening. Bisping quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. After a flurry of punches miss, Bisping is able to strike back with a series of quick lefts. From the looks of things, I don't think Michael Bisping has much energy left. Weidman shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is completed, Bisping is on his back and pulls guard. Weidman begins trying to pass the guard. He passes the guard well, gaining side control. Chris Weidman looks very, very tired. Stuck under side control, Bisping takes a knee to the ribs. Weidman holds Bisping in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. Weidman looks to get a mount. Bisping doesn't let Weidman get the mount, and so he remains at side control. 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 Weidman.

Bruce Buffer is now giving the official scores. The judges have given 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The All American' Chris Weidman!

UFC 191: Bisping vs. Weidman - Results

Venue: The O² Arena

Local: London, England

Attendence: 8,323

Gate:$1,248,450

PPV: 2,037,331 buys for revenue of $12,223,986

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping vs. Chris Weidman - Chris Weidman win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jon Jones vs. Jimi Manuwa - Jon Jones win by TKO (Elbows) in 2:38 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Paul Sass vs. Jamie Varner - Paul Sass win by Submission (Achilles Lock) in 2:42 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway vs. Tom Watson - Tom Watson win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:39 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy vs. Seth Baczynski - Seth Baczynski win by KO (Knee) in 1:42 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Brad Pickett vs. Pedro Nobre - Brad Pickett win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson vs. Aaron Riley - Aaron Riley win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pyle vs. Che Mills - Mike Pyle win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:53 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Paul Daley vs. Marlon Matias - Marlon Matias win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Paul Taylor vs. Emanuel Brooks - Emanuel Brooks win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:13 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Mike Wilkinson vs. Samuel Guillet - Mike Wilkinson win by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:08 of Round 3.

Bantamweight Bout: Vaughan Lee vs. Wilson Reis - Wilson Reis win by Submission (Armbar) in 1:42 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Tom Watson vs. C.B. Dollaway

KO of The Night: Seth Baczynski

Submission of The Night: Mike Pyle

Post Fight

- Chirs Weidman said he hopes for a title shot in his next fight.

- Michael Bisping said he's thinking about returning the Light Heavyweight Division.

- Jon Jones said that happy with the victory and wants to face an TOP 10.

- Brad Pickett said he hopes to fight a TOP 5 in his next fight.

- CB Dollaway said he wants to stay with family and friends.

- Ross Pearson said he wants to stay with family and friends.

- Jamie Varner, Marlon Matias and Mike Pyle will stay away from 1 to 2 months due to injury.

rodrigoviolim · April 6, 2013

UFC on FX: Faber vs. Wineland 2 - Press Conference

- Faber said it took to win the title and will not lose his title.

- Wineland said he trained hard and his game is better than the first fight between them.

- Dana White said the winner of Diaz vs.. Volkmann will be the next challenger in the Lightweight Division.

- Nate Diaz said he Volkmann takes it to the ground he will finish it.

- Volkmann said it comes in a great phase and will realize his dream of being a UFC champion.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC on FX: Faber vs. Wineland 2

Date: November 15, 2014

Venue: Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Local: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Nate Diaz (18-9) vs. Jacob Volkmann (21-2)

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites (25-4) vs. Nicholas Kohring (6-0)

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez (23-4) vs. Ramsey Nijem (9-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ronda Rousey (7-2) vs. Amanda Nunes (10-3)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia (17-11-1) vs. Maximo Blanco (11-4-1-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Matt Hamill (12-7) vs. Gian Villante (13-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Mike Easton (13-3) vs. Hugo Viana (8-1)

Lightweight Bout: Abel Trujillo (12-6) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (13-3)

Welterweight Bout: Nicolae Cury (10-2) vs. Quinn Mulhern (19-4)

Heavyweight Bout: Chris Birchler (3-1) vs. Miguel Gilbert (1-0)

Featherweight Bout: Brandon Bender (14-1) vs. Antun Racic (11-2)

rodrigoviolim · April 6, 2013

UFC on FX: Faber vs. Wineland 2 - Play by Play

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes

Round 1

We are underway! Nunes counters a left jab by hitting a crisp jab. Rousey throws a left jab but Nunes avoids it. Rousey isn't drawn in by Nunes feinting to her left. Rousey throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Nunes. Rousey gets caught with a right cross though, and she is momentarily wobbly! Rousey avoids a crazy spinning back fist and hits a straight left. Nunes looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Rousey. Standing her ground, Rousey looks happy to engage Nunes in the pocket. A left jab misses, giving Rousey the chance to hit back with a crisp left. A left jab misses, giving Nunes the chance to hit back with a solid punch. Rousey uses good footwork to dodge a spinning heel kick to the lower legs. Moving in closer, Rousey looks like she may want to wrestle Nunes. Nunes finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. With Nunes in her grasp, Rousey tries to set up a judo-style throw. Rousey uses a nice inside leg trip and Nunes is forced to pull half guard! Rousey attempts to pass half guard. Rousey isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Nunes. Nunes tries to pull Rousey into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. Rousey pulls her head free before the hold can be applied properly. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. That was a very close round, but I think Nunes just about edged it.

Round 2

Round two begins! Nunes feints an attack, keeping Rousey on her toes. Rousey counters a spinning right back kick by hitting a crisp left hand punch. Rousey avoids a jab. Nunes throws a looping punch, but Rousey avoids it. Rousey doesn't press the issue, allowing Nunes to circle. Rousey counters a left jab by hitting a nice left hand. Nunes looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Nunes is in the pocket, ready to attack Rousey. Nunes throws a barrage of big punches but Rousey covers up well. Rousey covers up well to absorb a couple of big rights. Rousey uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a stinging jab. Slipping past a flurry of punches, Rousey counters with a solid punch. Nunes slips past a jab and scores with a solid left jab. Rousey shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. A left jab misses the mark and allows Nunes to counter with a kick to the outside of the knee. A left jab misses, Rousey counters with a jab. The time runs out on round two. I have to give that round to Rousey, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

Round three begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Nunes telling her to go right at Rousey, hard and fast. A straight left fails to land and Nunes is able to fire back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. Rousey slips out of the way of a crazy flying knee strike attempt. Rousey avoids a spinning back fist and scores with a solid left jab. Rousey comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. The takedown is successful, Nunes couldn't quite stay on her feet. Nunes is left seated, with her back to the cage, with Rousey holding her down. Rousey tries to improve her position. She is much too good for Nunes, and gets the mount! Rousey tries to lock Nunes in an americana. Rousey gets the americana fully applied, moves to side control for leverage, and Nunes has to tap out!

Ronda Rousey takes the win by submission!

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez vs. Ramsey Nijem

Round 1

Round one begins! Nijem throws a feint. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. Melendez comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Nijem tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Nijem avoided Melendez. Nijem feints rushing in, but Melendez doesn't fall for it. Nijem feints left and tries to get Melendez to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Nijem shoots in for a takedown. Melendez looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown. Melendez can't get the guillotine choke. Melendez cannot stop the takedown, Nijem drove in with too much pace and power. Nijem ends up holding a seated Melendez around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Nijem begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. He is too good for Melendez, and gets side control. Nijem begins trying to get himself behind Melendez. Melendez is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Nijem tries to hook Melendez in a rear naked choke. Melendez rolls to face up, and then manages to spin over so that he is in guard. Nijem paid the price for not getting his hooks in first. Melendez pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Nijem isn't troubled by them. Nijem tries to catch Melendez with a punch, but it is not on target. Melendez smothers Nijem with his body by pushing forward and down. Melendez attempts to pass guard. Melendez isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Nijem uses his legs to push Melendez back, and tries to scramble for position. It's a bad choice though, as Melendez seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Nijem.

Round 2

Round two begins! Nijem tries for a left jab but Melendez moves out of range. Nijem keeps his cool as Melendez throws a feint to the left. A tight combination narrowly misses Nijem and allow him to counter-strike with a left. Nijem comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Melendez sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Nijem doesn't get the takedown, Melendez avoided it. Nijem looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Melendez. Melendez moves in too, and they start to grapple. Melendez has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Nijem down. Melendez doesn't get the takedown, Nijem instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Getting underhooks, Nijem looks for a takedown. The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Melendez is left on his back and has to pull guard. Nijem begins trying to pass the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Melendez tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Nijem smothers him. Nijem begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He can't find a way past the guard. Nijem blocks an attempted sweep. The time runs out on round two. I think Nijem took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! It sounded like his corner told Nijem to attempt to get Melendez to the floor in this round. Nijem steps back to avoid a left jab. Nijem feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Melendez just avoids it. Melendez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nijem. Nijem keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. Melendez comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Melendez drives forward and gets the takedown! Nijem couldn't quite stop it. The takedown leaves Nijem seated with his back pressed against the cage. Melendez looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Nijem from a seated position onto his back. Nijem keeps Melendez close in, not letting the mount happen. Nijem hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. Not liking his options, Melendez looks to get a better position over Nijem. Nijem doesn't let Melendez get the mount. Gilbert Melendez is looking really tired. Nijem tries to sweep Melendez, but can't do it. Melendez begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Nijem, trapped against the cage, pummels Melendez on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. Melendez attempts a guillotine. Nijem doesn't allow the guillotine to be applied. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. That round goes to Melendez, 10-9 on my card.

The judges' scores are now being announced.

Judge #1 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Melendez.

Judge #2: 29-28 Nijem.

Judge #3: 29-28 Nijem.

Ramsey Nijem wins by split decision!

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites vs. Nicholas Kohring

Round 1

The fight begins! Leites keeps his cool as Kohring throws a feint to the left. A jab misses, allowing Leites to counter-strike with a scorching right hand, Kohring is knocked to the ground! Leites quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Kohring! The punches rain down, but Kohring keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. Leites attempts to arm triangle Kohring from the top of half guard. Kohring gets caught by the arm triangle! It's deep, but he just won't quit! No! Kohring manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. Kohring bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. Leites is too quick though, and grabs side control before Kohring can get up. Leites attempts to roll Kohring slightly and take his back. Kohring is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Kohring is in increasing trouble, as Leites gets both hooks in. With both hooks in, Leites tries to flatten Kohring out for the rear naked choke. Leites gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Kohring has to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Thales Leites!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Nate Diaz vs. Jacob Volkmann

Round 1

And here we go! Diaz counters a left jab with a couple of nice shots. Diaz uses a smart combination to get Volkmann to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkmann stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Diaz into a clinch. Volkmann is looking to muscle Diaz back against the cage. He does so, and now has Diaz pinned to the cage. Volkmann tries to throw an elbow, but Diaz takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Volkmann ends up backed against the cage instead. Diaz attempts to wrestle Volkmann to the ground. Volkmann cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Diaz starts trying to work to get past the guard. Diaz isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Volkmann tries to move them toward the cage, but Diaz holds him down. Diaz looks to pass guard and get side control. Volkmann comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Diaz in guard. From his back, Volkmann manages to pull Diaz toward the cage. Diaz cannot stop Volkmann from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. With the cage trapping Volkmann, Diaz looks to try and take him down. Volkmann shows stubborn resistance and Diaz cannot complete the takedown. Round one ends as time expires. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Diaz.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Diaz telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. Volkmann feints rushing in, but Diaz doesn't fall for it. Volkmann bobs and weaves, trying to get Diaz to commit. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. A left hand misses, allowing Diaz to counter with a hard leg kick. Volkmann drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. Diaz throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Volkmann stuffs the takedown attempt. Volkmann throws a feint. An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Volkmann counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab. Moving in closer, Diaz looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Diaz is in the pocket, ready to attack Volkmann. Diaz shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. The takedown is unsuccessful, Volkmann blocked Diaz. Volkmann avoids a nice combination and hits a crisp jab. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Volkmann, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Volkmann counters a left jab by using a clean left. Volkmann looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Diaz moves in too, and they start to grapple. Volkmann is trying to muscle Diaz up against the cage. Volkmann manages it, and controls Diaz up against the cage. Volkmann breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Diaz. Diaz covers up to absorb a tight combination of punches. Slipping past a left jab, Volkmann hits a sharp kick just above the hip. Volkmann throws a kick to the body but Diaz dodges it. A left jab misses, Volkmann counters with a crisp left. Diaz checks a low kick. Volkmann comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Diaz. Diaz tries to single leg Volkmann as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. Volkmann steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. A left jab misses and Diaz strikes back with a nice left hand. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. Volkmann won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. Nate Diaz doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Diaz leaves his head exposed though, and Volkmann is able to push down on the back of it for leverage. Using the position well, Volkmann pulls Diaz down onto all fours, then rolls him to side control! Volkmann relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Diaz stand too. 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 Volkmann.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. All three judges score the contest as 29-28.

Making Jacob 'Christmas' Volkmann the winner by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: Urijah Faber vs. Eddie Wineland

Round 1

The fight begins! Wineland slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice jab. Faber gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. Faber avoids a jab. Faber uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Wineland tries to step away from the takedown. Wineland avoids the takedown attempt. They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Getting underhooks, Faber looks for a takedown. A sweep of the legs is successful, Wineland has to pull guard. Faber starts trying to work to get past the guard. He passes to side control. Faber looks to roll Wineland slightly and slip behind. He takes the back! Faber fires away with right hands, Wineland is getting pounded. Wineland had better start defending himself, or this will be over! With Wineland stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!

'The California Kid' Urijah Faber takes the win by TKO!

UFC on FX: Faber vs. Wineland 2 - Results

Venue: Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Local: Biloxi, Mississippi, USA

Attendence:12,614

Gate:$3,153,500

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Great

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: Urijah Faber vs. Eddie Wineland - Urijah Faber win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:15 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Nate Diaz vs. Jacob Volkmann - Jacob Volkmann win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites vs. Nicholas Kohring - Thales Leites win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:39 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez vs. Ramsey Nijem - Ramsey Nijem win by Split Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes - Ronda Rousey win by Submission (Americana) in 2:30 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia vs. Maximo Blanco - Maximo Blanco win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:07 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Matt Hamill vs. Gian Villante - Gian Villante win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Mike Easton vs. Hugo Viana - Mike Easton win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Abel Trujillo vs. Francisco Trinaldo - Francisco Trinaldo win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Nicolae Cury vs. Quinn Mulhern - Nicolae Cury win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:53 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: Chris Birchler vs. Miguel Gilbert - Chris Birchler win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:34 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Brandon Bender vs. Antun Racic - Brandon Bender win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:28 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of The Night: Thales Leites vs. Nicholas Kohring

KO of The Night: Urijah Faber

Submission of The Night: Thales Leites

Post Fight

- Faber said he was pleased to have defended his title quickly, and will want to come back as fast as possible to fight.

- Dana White confirmed Volkmann as the next challenger Lightweight Division.

- Dana White said that Thales Leites expected to face Chris Weidman at title shot.

- Ronda Rousey said he intends to dispute the title shot in his next fight.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · April 9, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Hioki vs. Hansen - Press Conference

- Hatsu Hioki said he is looking for another chance to win the title.

- Hansen said he always likes to fight in Japan where he had his best career bouts.

- Gomi said he expects a war against Spencer Fisher.

- Fisher said that coming to the end of his career and fights against guys like Gomi makes you excited.

- Bibiano Fernandes said he has always been number one in all organizations that fought and hopes to have a rematch against Faber in case of winning Tamura.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

UFC on Fuel TV: Hioki vs. Hansen

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (29-6-2) vs. Joachin Hansen (26-11-1)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (36-10-1 NC) vs. Spencer Fisher (26-10)

Bantamweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes (15-3) vs. Issei Tamura (10-3)

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya (19-11-1) vs. Pablo Garza (14-3)

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-7-2 NC) vs. Tim Kennedy (17-6)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: Norifumi Yamamoto (19-8-1 NC) vs. Reuben Duran (9-4-1)

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (34-9-2) vs. Josh Grispi (15-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Takeya Mizugaki (18-9-2) vs. Roland Delorme (8-3-1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: Yoshiro Maeda (32-13-4) vs. Dustin Pague (13-7)

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki (15-6-3) vs. Czar Sklavos (9-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Emi Fujino (13-7) vs. Alexis Davis (12-9)

Lightweight Bout: Tomoyuki Fukami (10-2-6) vs. Aaron Armstrong (6-3)

rodrigoviolim · April 10, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Hioki vs. Hansen - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Tim Kennedy

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab. Out of nowhere, Kennedy dives at Akiyama, trying to grab one of his legs! Grabbing a leg, Kennedy looks for a kneebar but Akiyama blocks it from being applied. Akiyama does have to fall backward though, and ends up pulling guard. Kennedy unloads with some big elbows, but Akiyama deals with them comfortably. Akiyama applies double underhooks and keeps Kennedy from launching any attacks. Kennedy starts trying to work to get past the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Kennedy gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. The clock runs down as Akiyama is being smothered against the ground by Kennedy. In guard, Kennedy begins working to pass to side control. Akiyama keeps his guard secure. Akiyama attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Kennedy blocks the attempt. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. Kennedy uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Kennedy gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! Akiyama throws a left jab but Kennedy avoids it. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. That was a very close round, but I think Akiyama just about edged it.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Akiyama throws a barrage of big right hands but Kennedy moves out of range. Akiyama throws a barrage of big right hands but Kennedy moves out of range. Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab. Kennedy avoids a body kick. A feint sets Kennedy up for an inside leg kick, but Akiyama evades it. Kennedy just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a solid left jab. Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab. Kennedy misses with an attempted right hook to the body. Akiyama comes in closer to press the issue. Kennedy waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a stinging left jab. A straight left by Kennedy keeps Akiyama from advancing. Not letting up, Akiyama quickly steps in closer to attack Kennedy. Akiyama is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Akiyama moves into the pocket. A left jab misses, Kennedy counters with a right hook to the body. Round two ends as time expires. That round goes to Kennedy, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

As his corner gives a pep talk, Akiyama is getting more and more psyched up....it's now or never, he has to go for the finish! We are back underway! Between rounds, his corner told Akiyama to take it to Kennedy in this round. Kennedy avoids a barrage of big right hands. Akiyama steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Kennedy swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. Yoshihiro Akiyama looks very tired out there. Akiyama steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Moving in closer, a tired-looking Akiyama apparently wants to strike from the pocket. Akiyama and Kennedy get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. Akiyama throws a barrage of big punches but Kennedy covers up well. Akiyama throws a barrage of big punches but Kennedy covers up well. Not comfortable in the pocket, Akiyama steps back and creates some space. Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. From the missed strikes they clinch. Kennedy tries to wrestle Akiyama backward and up against the cage. Kennedy manages it, and controls Akiyama up against the cage. Kennedy uses a hard foot stomp. With Akiyama stuck against the cage, Kennedy gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. The underhooks allow Kennedy to easily trip Akiyama and send him to the ground. Akiyama ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Kennedy, with his back pressed against the cage. Kennedy tries to improve his position. He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Akiyama! Yoshihiro Akiyama looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Kennedy tries to lock Akiyama in an americana. Kennedy gets the americana fully applied, moves to side control for leverage, and Akiyama has to tap out!

By submission, the winner is Tim Kennedy!

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Pablo Garza

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Takaya feints to the right, trying to draw Garza into throwing a strike. Takaya avoids a jab and scores with a crazy flying knee strike, sending Garza crashing down to the ground! Takaya knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Garza, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Takaya pounds away on Garza, landing several great shots that rock Garza! Takaya is only stopped by Garza pulling him down into side control. Takaya lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Garza is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick. A straight left by Takaya keeps Garza from advancing. Garza steps in to put some pressure on. An errant jab sets Garza up to counter-strike with a sharp kick just above the hip. Takaya steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Garza counters a wayward left jab with a nice left hand. Takaya slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Takaya counters a right kick to the body by hitting a spinning right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. An attempted body kick misses and Takaya fires back with a spinning back kick, knocking Garza down! Takaya moves in quickly, kneeling beside Garza and starting to hammer down with punches! Takaya pounds away, Garza is barely able to offer any defence at all! The referee jumps in and saves Garza from taking any more shots!

'Streetfight Bancho' Hiroyuki Takaya takes the win by TKO!

Bantamweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Issei Tamura

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Tamura feints going high, but Fernandes doesn't buy it. Fernandes counters an attempted body kick with a jab. Fernandes avoids a flurry of punches and hits a nice left hand. Moving in closer, Tamura looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Fernandes uses his strikes to stop Tamura from getting too close. Fernandes is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tamura. Tamura finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Fernandes tries to suck Tamura to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. He achieves it, Tamura is now on the ground in his guard. Fernandes attempts to guillotine Tamura from the bottom of the guard. Tamura gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!

The winner, by submission; Bibiano Fernandes!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Spencer Fisher

Round 1

The fight begins! Gomi steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. A weak right kick is countered by Gomi with a solid left. Gomi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Fisher. The two fighters start grappling for control. Using his wrestling skills, Gomi is trying to push Fisher up against the cage. Gomi achieves it, pinning Fisher to the cage. Fisher is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. Smothered against the cage, Fisher is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about half a minute. Fisher wrestles back against Gomi, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. Moving in closer, Gomi looks like he may want to wrestle Fisher. Fisher finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Gomi is trying to push Fisher so that his back is up against the cage. Gomi achieves it, pinning Fisher to the cage. Gomi has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Fisher down. He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Fisher pulls guard. Gomi fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Fisher attempts a triangle choke on Gomi from the bottom of the guard. In a show of great skill, Gomi spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. Gomi throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gomi.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Gomi tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Fisher moves out of range. Gomi fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Fisher. Fisher almost tastes a head kick after falling for a feinted inside leg kick. Gomi steps in, fakes dropping down for a shot, then darts back out. Gomi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Fisher. Seeing an opportunity, Fisher goes straight for a takedown, but Gomi is equal to it. Gomi keeps out of range, assessing the situation. Not letting up, Fisher quickly steps in closer to attack Gomi. Fisher looks to be trying to close the distance between them. He pulls Gomi into a Muay Thai clinch. Gomi wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. Gomi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Standing his ground, Fisher looks happy to engage Gomi in the pocket. Fisher uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. Standing in the pocket, Fisher chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Gomi. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Fisher. The takedown is successful, Gomi pulls guard. Fisher begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Fisher isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Gomi throws out some punches, but Fisher leans back to avoid them. Takanori Gomi is breathing very hard. The time runs out on round two. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fisher.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Gomi is looking to let his hands go in this round. An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Gomi the opportunity to counter with a barrage of hard punches! Gomi uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a huge right cross that knocks Fisher right out!

By Knock Out, the winner is Takanori Gomi!

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki vs. Joachin Hansen

Round 1

We are underway! A jab misses, allowing Hansen to counter-strike with a scything low kick to the legs. Hioki shoots in for a takedown. Hansen tries to avoid Hioki. The takedown is unsuccessful, Hansen avoided Hioki. A straight right from Hansen fails to land. Not letting up, Hioki quickly steps in closer to attack Hansen. Hioki covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a spinning back fist, connecting hard enough to put Hansen down! Hioki starts pounding away on Hansen, looking to finish him off! Hioki pounds away with strikes. Hansen is barely able to do anything at all, he is getting destroyed! The referee pulls Hioki away, stopping the match!

Hatsu Hioki takes the win by TKO!

UFC on Fuel TV: Hioki vs. Hansen - Results

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Attendence: 3,777

Gate: $472,125

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki vs. Joachin Hansen - Hatsu Hioki win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:26 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Spencer Fisher - Takanori Gomi win by KO (Punch) in 0:56 of Round 3.

Bantamweight Bout: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Issei Tamura - Bibiano Fernandes win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:36 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Pablo Garza - Hiroyuki Takaya win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:34 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Tim Kennedy - Tim Kennedy win by Submission (Americana) in 4:57 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: Norifumi Yamamoto vs. Reuben Duran - Norifumi Yamamoto win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Josh Grispi - Tatsuya Kawajiri win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:34 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Roland Delorme - Takeya Mizugaki win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Yoshiro Maeda vs. Dustin Pague - Dustin Pague win by KO (Punch) in 2:46 of Round 3.

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki vs. Czar Sklavos - Czar Sklavos win by Unanimous Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Emi Fujino vs. Alexis Davis - Alexis Davis win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Tomoyuki Fukami vs. Aaron Armstrong - Aaron Armstrong win by Submission (Armbar) in 1:35 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Dustin Pague vs.Yoshiro Maeda

KO of the Night: Takanori Gomi

Submission of the Night: Bibiano Fernandes

Post Fight

- Yoshihiro Akiyama announced his retirement from MMA.

- Hatsu Hioki said he was glad to win more quickly he'll be away for a time to be with family and friends.

- Takanori Gomi said he was pleased to have won the bonus for knockout of the night.

- Bibiano Fernandes asked for a rematch for the title against Urijah Faber.

- Dana White said that probably Bibiano Fernandes will be the next challenger against Urijah Faber.

End of Post Fight.

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