UFC Undisputed

rodrigoviolim · February 27, 2013

UFC on FUEL TV: Nelson vs. Barnett - Play by Play

Featherweight Bout: Chad Mendes vs. Eddie Yagin

Round 1

The fight begins! Mendes is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yagin. Mendes grabs Yagin and pulls him into a grapple. Mendes is trying to muscle Yagin up against the cage. Yagin ends up backed against the cage. Mendes exerts total control, keeping Yagin smothered against the cage for thirty seconds or so. Mendes tries to smother Yagin against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Mendes against the cage instead. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. Mendes is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yagin. Mendes tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Yagin uses wrestling to smother the attacks. Mendes is trying to push Yagin so that his back is up against the cage. Yagin ends up backed against the cage. Mendes tries to use some dirty boxing, but Yagin uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Mendes tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Yagin reverses so that he is the one in control. Yagin attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Mendes pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them. Pinned to the cage, Mendes still fights back, landing a knee to the ribs. The time runs out on round one. I have to give that round to Mendes, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! A right kick to the legs misses and Mendes fires back with a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body. Moving in closer, Mendes looks like he may want to wrestle Yagin. Using his wrestling skills, Mendes is trying to push Yagin up against the cage. Mendes achieves it, pinning Yagin to the cage. Mendes tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Yagin who is fighting it. Mendes looks for an elbow strike, but Yagin out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Yagin looks for an elbow strike, but Mendes out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Mendes tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Yagin reverses so that he is the one in control. Yagin breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Mendes. Moving in closer, Mendes looks like he may want to wrestle Yagin. Yagin ends up grappling for supremacy with Mendes. Mendes is trying to push Yagin so that his back is up against the cage. Mendes manages it, and controls Yagin up against the cage. Yagin is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. Mendes looks for an elbow strike, but Yagin out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Eddie Yagin doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Yagin hits a knee strike to the thigh. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I think Mendes took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Mendes looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Yagin. Moving in closer, Mendes looks like he may want to wrestle Yagin. He pulls Yagin into a grapple. Chad Mendes is breathing very hard. Mendes is looking to muscle Yagin back against the cage. Mendes catches Yagin with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. Yagin has been cut under his eye. Yagin eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. Mendes catches Yagin with a hard right hand to the ribs. Mendes uses his wrestling skills to prevent Yagin from throwing any elbow strikes. With Yagin bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. The referee signals for the fight to continue! Mendes moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of quick punches. Mendes, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown. Yagin cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Yagin tries to ensnare an arm. Yagin gets a kimura, but doesn't have enough time left to turn it and get the submission! The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. I have to give that round to Mendes, but only a 10-9.

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

Chad Mendes wins by unanimous decision!

Light Heavyweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate vs. Vinny Magalhaes

Round 1

Round one begins! Magalhaes uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Diabate tries to step away the takedown. The takedown is completed, Diabate is on his back and pulls guard. Diabate finds his opponent too skilled, and Magalhaes passes guard into side control. Magalhaes tries to lock Diabate into an armbar. An armbar is applied, Diabate is trapped! Magalhaes loses the hold! Somehow Diabate got his arm free. That was increadibly close to a finish though. Magalhaes tries to put Diabate into an americana. Diabate fights off the americana attempt. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. I have to give that round to Magalhaes, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go! Magalhaes grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Diabate! He pulls guard though. After a struggle, he gets to half guard. Diabate gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. It´s bad choice though, as Magalhaes seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. Diabate rolls to side to try and escape, but gives up his back! Magalhaes attempts a rear naked choke. Diabate doesn´t allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Diabate is in huge trouble now, as Magalhaes successfully gets both hooks in. With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Magalhaes tries to finish Diabate off with a rear naked choke. The rear naked choke is fully applied, Magalhaes has Diabate flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

Vinny Magalhaes takes the victory by way of Submission!

Lightweight Bout: Gleison Tibau vs. Josh Thomson

Round 1

There´s the opening bell! Tibau ends up grabbing Thomson in a Muay Thai clinch. Thomson wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. Thomson finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Tibau tries a knee strike, but Thomson blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull. There was very little to separate them in that round, but i´ll give that one 10-9 to Thomson.

Round 2

There´s the bell and round number two begins! Tibau counters an attempted teep with a barrage of big punches on Thomson! That last blow may have really hurt Thomson, he staggers backward looking dazed! Tibau grabs the stunned Thomson in a guillotine choke and drops down to tighten it! Tibau gets the guillotine sunk in and Thomson has to tap!

Gleison Tibau takes the win by submission!

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy vs. Jason High

Round 1

And here we go! High steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. High side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a clean jab. High catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, getting it! Hardy pulls guard. Hardy attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom. High blocks it. High begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He can't find a way past the guard. Hardy attempts to lock on a triangle choke. High doesn't let Hardy get it. The time runs out on round one. Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull. That round goes to High, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

We are back underway! High avoids a barrage of big right hands. Hardy throws a flurry of punches but High covers up well. High sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, and gets it! Hardy has to pull guard. High struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. High gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Hardy quickly scrambles. High seizes the opportunity, Hardy was too slow and gets caught in side control. In side control, High begins working to get a mount. Hardy keeps High from mounting him. High blocks an attempt to pull guard. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I have to give that round to High, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! High gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. High comes in closer, looking to clinch with Hardy. Hardy counters with a right hand that catches High flush, rocking him! High keeps his cool as Hardy throws a feint to the left. Seeing a takedown opportunity, High drops down and uses a single leg, Hardy has to pull guard. Hardy applies double underhooks and keeps High from launching any attacks. Hardy is controlled against the ground, unable to shift High off of him. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to High.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. The judges score the contest as 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The KC Bandit' Jason High!

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson vs. Josh Barnett

Round 1

And here we go! An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Barnett the opportunity to counter with a left. Nelson keeps his cool as Barnett throws a feint to the left. Barnett is trying to muscle Nelson up against the cage. Barnett achieves it, pinning Nelson to the cage. Barnett stomps down on his opponent's foot. Nelson waits for Barnett to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Barnett now has his back to the cage. Nelson waits for Barnett to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Barnett now has his back to the cage. Nelson goes for a foot stomp, but Barnett senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. Barnett slams a crisp right into the gloves of Nelson, but can't follow up. Nelson steps in to put some pressure on. Nelson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Barnett.

Advancing, Nelson counters a left jab by using a kick to the outside of the left leg. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. Boos echo around the arena after that round produced little in the way of entertainment. That round goes to Barnett, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! It sounded like his corner told Nelson to attempt to get Barnett to the floor in this round. Nelson comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Barnett attempts to avoid Nelson as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Barnett saw it coming and got out of range. Nelson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Barnett. Strikes from Barnett keep Nelson from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. A weak right kick is countered by Barnett with a solid left. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Nelson. Barnett tries to avoid the takedown.

Nelson can't get the takedown, Barnett was too quick to back away. Roy Nelson is looking really tired. Round two ends as time expires. Incredibly close round, but Barnett came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 3

We are back underway! Barnett comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Nelson. To counter, Nelson fires off a right hand but only finds the gloves. Barnett looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nelson. Seeing an opportunity, Nelson avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Barnett is equal to it. Josh Barnett is looking really tired.

Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Barnett wants to wrestle Nelson. Nelson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Barnett is looking to muscle Nelson back against the cage. He does so, and now has Nelson pinned to the cage. Roy Nelson looks very, very tired. Nelson uses his wrestling skills to prevent Barnett from throwing any knee strikes. Josh Barnett seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Nelson waits for Barnett to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Barnett now has his back to the cage. Barnett pins Nelson up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for the remainder of the round. Round three ends as time expires. That round goes to Barnett, 10-9 on my card.

Round 4

And here we go, round four! Josh Barnett looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Barnett counters a flurry of punches with a crisp left hand punch. Roy Nelson looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. A tired-looking Nelson approaches, looking for a takedown. Barnett tries to step away from the takedown. Nelson doesn't get the takedown, Barnett avoided it. Nelson avoids a jab and scores with a right hand. A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Nelson. Barnett tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Barnett saw it coming and got out of range. Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Barnett, 10-9.

Round 5

We are back underway! Nelson counters a left jab by hitting a left hand. Barnett suddenly dives at the feet of Nelson, trying to grab a leg! Nelson gets his leg trapped, but is able to block a kneebar from being applied. Barnett settles for tripping him and being pulled into guard. Nelson keeps Barnett, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. Nelson tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. Barnett gets caught in a kimura...and has no choice but to tap out!

The winner, by submission, is 'Big Country' Roy Nelson!

UFC on FUEL TV: Nelson vs. Barnett - Results

Attendence: 9,103

Gate: $2,275.750

Critical Rating: Poor

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Roy Nelson vs. Josh Barnett - Roy Nelson win by Submission (Kimura) in 1:55 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy vs. Jason High - Jason High win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Gleison Tibau vs. Josh Thomson - Gleison Tibau win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:13 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Cyrille Diabate vs. Vinny Magalhaes - Vinny Magalhaes win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:39 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Chad Mendes vs. Eddie Yagin - Chad Mendes win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Bout: John Moraga vs. John Lineker - John Lineker win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:06 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Marcus Brimage vs. Rony Mariano Bezerra - Rony Mariano Bezerra win by Submission (Americana) in 3:56 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ovince St.Preux - Kyle Kingsbury win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:03 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Jon Manley vs. Gunnar Nelson - Gunnar Nelson win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: Ian McCall vs. Ulysses Gomez - Ian McCall win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Ramsey Nijem vs. Lukasz Sajewski - Ramsey Nijem win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Sthepen Thompson vs. Quinn Mulhern - Quinn Mulhern win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ovince St.Preux

KO of the Night: John Lineker

Submission of the Night: Vinny Magalhaes

Post Fight

- Dana White did not like the fights of the event.

- Roy Nelson asked by Randy Couture in the next fight.

- Chad Mendes said he was happy to to win again.

- Jason High wants a big fight to stay among the best in the Welterweight Division.

- Dan Hardy said Jason High frustrated his game.

End of Post Fight

rodrigoviolim · February 27, 2013

UFC 174: St.Pierre vs. Story - Press Conference

- St.Pierre said he trained very hard to win again.

- Dana White said that if Ben Henderson will win the next challenger in the lightweight division.

- Patrick Cote expects a very aggressive fight against Thiago Alves.

- Thiago Silva said he beat Ryan Jimmo, he wants to fight Brandon Vera.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

*Patrick Cote did not hit the weight was 2 pounds above.

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: George St.Pierre (23-4) vs. Rick Story (16-7)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Ben Henderson (19-3) vs. T.J. Grant (21-5)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Thiago Silva (16-3-2 NC) vs. Ryan Jimmo (18-2)

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (20-10) vs. Patrick Cote (19-8-1 NC)

Middleweight Bout: Jason MacDonald (27-16) vs. Brad Tavares (12-1)

Lightweight Bout: Sam Stout (19-9-1) vs. Tony Ferguson (14-3)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (12-6) vs. John Makdessi (11-3)

Welterweight Bout: Jordan Mein (25-9) vs. T.J. Waldburger (17-8)

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho (16-5) vs. Robbie Peralta (16-3-1 NC)

Middleweight Bout: Nick Ring (14-2) vs. Kevin Casey (5-2)

Welterweight Bout: Sean Pearson (13-8) vs. Claude Patrick (14-3)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Danny Valimaki (6-1) vs. Bobby Rehman (10-1)

rodrigoviolim · February 27, 2013

UFC 174: St.Pierre vs. Story - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: Sam Stout vs. Tony Ferguson

Round 1

Round one begins! Stout counters a left jab by hitting a right kick to the thigh. There's a takedown attempt from Ferguson. Stout is too quick, and manages to hit Ferguson with a good clean left jab. Ferguson is looking to use his wrestling to take Stout down. It doesn't work, Stout defended against it well. Ferguson, controlling the grapple with Stout, tries to scoop him up for a slam. Stout steps in to put some pressure on. Moving in closer, Stout looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Ferguson counters with a takedown, and Stout is forced to pull guard. Ferguson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Stout tries to get double underhooks on Ferguson so that he can get some control, but can't get them. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That was a very close round, but I think Ferguson just about edged it.

Round 2

We are back underway! In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. Stout looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Ferguson now has Stout standing in the pocket. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Ferguson eats a right cross during the exchange. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I think Stout took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Ferguson avoids a jab. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Tony Ferguson looks very tired out there. A straight left from Stout fails to land. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Ferguson still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Moving in closer, a tired-looking Ferguson apparently wants to strike from the pocket. Stout is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Ferguson slips past a nice combination and hits a stinging jab. From the pocket, Stout catches Ferguson with a crisp jab. Stout fires off a stinging kick to the left thigh. Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. Despite being tired, Ferguson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Stout. Ferguson is in the pocket, ready to attack Stout. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. I have to give that round to Stout, but only a 10-9.

Here come the official scores.

Judge #1 scores the contest as 29-28 to Ferguson.

Judge #2 has scored it 30-27 Stout.

Judge #3: 29-28 Ferguson.

So the winner, by split decision, is Tony 'El Cucuy' Ferguson!

Middleweight Bout: Jason MacDonald vs. Brad Tavares

Round 1

The fight begins! Tavares counters a left jab by using a kick to the body. MacDonald counters a left jab by hitting a crisp jab. MacDonald chooses to shoot in on Tavares. Tavares counters with a right hand that catches MacDonald flush...and he goes down! Tavares knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on MacDonald, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Tavares unloads with big punches, MacDonald is struggling to cope! The referee jumps in to save MacDonald from taking any more shots! That's a controversial call, MacDonald seemed to be still defending himself intelligently!

Brad Tavares takes the win by TKO!

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves vs. Patrick Cote

Round 1

The fight begins! Cote slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. Alves throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Cote sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Alves doesn't get the takedown, Cote avoided it. Alves is getting in closer to Cote, perhaps looking for a clinch. Cote uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Alves cannot get close enough to clinch. Alves throws out a quick left jab. Cote steps in to put some pressure on. Cote counters a left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Alves uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Cote tries to avoid the takedown. Alves can't get the takedown, Cote was too quick to back away. Alves looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Cote. Cote keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. Alves comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Cote. Cote uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Alves cannot get close enough to grapple. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Cote, 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Cote steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Alves looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Cote. Cote is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Alves hits a vicious knee to the face! Cote crumples to the ground, out cold!

Thiago Alves takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Light Heavyweight Bout: Thiago Silva vs. Ryan Jimmo

Round 1

Round one begins! A leg kick misses badly, giving Jimmo an opening to score with a nice three-punch combination. Jimmo counters a right kick to the legs with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Silva comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Jimmo tries to avoid Silva. The takedown is unsuccessful, Jimmo avoided Silva. Jimmo looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Silva. A left jab misses the mark and allows Silva to counter with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. A left jab misses the mark and allows Silva to counter with a nice jab. Slipping past a left jab, Jimmo hits a left jab to the cheek. The time runs out on round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Jimmo.

Round 2

Round two begins! Silva has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. A weak body kick is countered by Jimmo with a crisp jab. Silva shoots in, looking for a takedown. Jimmo strikes first and manages to rock Silva with a solid right! An errant jab sets Silva up to counter-strike with a clean left. Jimmo counters a left jab with a stinging left jab. Silva comes in, looking for a quick takedown. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Silva. Silva has the takedown! Jimmo pulls guard. Silva smothers Jimmo with his body by pushing forward and down. Time slips away as Silva successfully keeps Jimmo stuck against the ground. Silva attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Silva passes to side control with ease. Jimmo squirms around, preventing Silva from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. Silva attempts to move to mount. Silva takes the back instead, Jimmo rolled over rather than get mounted. Round two ends as time expires. I have to give that round to Silva, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Silva steps back to avoid a one-two combination. A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Silva the opportunity to counter with a right kick to the thigh. Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. Jimmo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Silva. He pulls Silva into a grapple. Jimmo throws a few close-range strikes, but Silva smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. Using his wrestling skills, Silva is trying to push Jimmo up against the cage. Jimmo looks to get some strikes in, but Silva seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. Silva, controlling the grapple with Jimmo, tries to scoop him up for a slam. Silva steps in closer to force the issue. Silva comes in closer, looking to clinch with Jimmo. Silva grabs Jimmo and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. Using the Muay Thai clinch, Silva blasts Jimmo with a big knee to the face! Jimmo falls to the ground, out cold!

Thiago Silva takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Ben Henderson vs. T.J. Grant

Round 1

Round one begins! A left hand misses, allowing Henderson to counter with a nice jab. There's a double leg attempt from Grant, from the pocket. Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Grant into a clinch. Looking to take this fight to the ground, Henderson tries to pull Grant down into his guard. The attempt is successful, Grant is sucked down into his guard. Henderson attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom. Grant stops Henderson from applying it. Grant unloads with some big elbows, but Henderson deals with them comfortably. Henderson tries to ensnare Grant in a guillotine. Grant pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. Henderson brings his legs up and tries to lock Grant in a triangle choke. Grant pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. I have to give that round to Henderson, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

We are back underway! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Henderson is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Henderson is too quick, and manages to hit Grant with a good clean left jab. Henderson shoots in, looking for a takedown. Grant attempts to snare Henderson in a guillotine off the takedown. Grant is unable to apply the guillotine choke. The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Grant is left on his back pulling guard. Grant doesn't allow Henderson to smother him against the ground. Grabbing an arm, Grant attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Henderson defends well against it. With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. Using head movement, Grant slips past a left jab and counters with a clean punch. That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. Incredibly close round, but Henderson came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! It sounded like his corner told Grant to push for takedowns in this round. Grant grabs an arm and tries and pull Henderson down to the ground into his guard. Henderson defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Henderson is trying to push Grant up against the cage. Henderson achieves it, pinning Grant to the cage. Grant is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. Grant waits for Henderson to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Henderson now has his back to the cage. With Henderson stuck against the cage, Grant tries to complete a takedown. He gets a takedown, using the cage to his advantage. Henderson ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Grant, with his back pressed against the cage. Grant tries to ensnare Henderson in a guillotine. Henderson stops Grant from applying it. Henderson tries a sweep from his position against the cage. The sweep is well executed, flipping them over so that Henderson is on top in guard. Ben Henderson is looking really tired. Henderson postures up, stopping Grant from throwing elbows from the bottom. T.J. Grant looks very tired out there. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. Incredibly close round, but Henderson came out just ahead on my score card.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

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

Judge #2 scores the contest as 29-28 to Henderson.

Judge #3 gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Henderson.

The winner, by split decision, is Ben Henderson!

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre vs. Rick Story

Round 1

We are underway! There's a takedown attempt from St. Pierre. Story attempts to snare St. Pierre in a guillotine off the takedown. The takedown is too fast, Story cannot grab the guillotine. Story cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. St. Pierre starts trying to work to get past the guard. He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. St. Pierre starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Story. Story tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! St. Pierre tries to lock Story in an armbar. St. Pierre rolls to try and get the armbar, but Story pulls free and easily secures side control. Story attempts to americana St. Pierre from side control. St. Pierre fights off the americana attempt. St. Pierre tries to ensnare an arm. St. Pierre cannot secure the arm. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of St. Pierre.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! St. Pierre looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Story. Story sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but St. Pierre is able to defend against it. There's a takedown attempt from Story. St. Pierre tries to hook a guillotine as Story comes in. The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. The takedown drives St. Pierre backward, but he uses a nice turn of the hips to spin them around. St. Pierre ends up pressing Story against the cage. St. Pierre launches a knee strike but Story is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that St. Pierre is the one against the cage. St. Pierre blocks the takedown attempt and turns Story around so that he has his back to the cage. St. Pierre catches Story with a knee strike to the thigh. St. Pierre tries to maintain control, but Story wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that St. Pierre ends up backed against the cage. St. Pierre tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Story reverses so that he is the one in control. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to St. Pierre.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Story drives forward and gets the takedown! St. Pierre couldn't quite stop it. St. Pierre is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Story holding him down. Story looks to get a more dominant position by pushing St. Pierre from a seated position onto his back. He is too good for St. Pierre, and gets side control. Story tries to ensnare St. Pierre in an armbar. St. Pierre stops Story from applying it. St. Pierre tries to grab an arm-in guillotine. St. Pierre cannot get it applied. Georges St-Pierre looks very tired out there. St. Pierre looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt. St. Pierre cannot get it applied. Story attempts to roll St. Pierre slightly and take his back. Story takes the back, St. Pierre couldn't stop it. Story attempts an armbar. Story rolls to try and get the armbar, but St. Pierre pulls free and easily secures side control. The time runs out on round three. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Story.

Round 4

We are back underway! Between rounds, his corner told Story to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. Out of nowhere, Story dives at St. Pierre, trying to grab one of his legs! The attempt doesn't work, St. Pierre got out of range too quickly. Story looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with St. Pierre. St. Pierre finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Story throws a few close-range strikes, but St. Pierre smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. Story comes in closer, looking to wrestle with St. Pierre. St. Pierre ends up grappling for supremacy with Story. Rick Story is breathing very hard. Story looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. He can't get it though, St. Pierre defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. Georges St-Pierre seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Slowed down by physical tiredness, St. Pierre still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Story tries to counter with a takedown, but St. Pierre defended it well. Story, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. Story goes under an attempted counter right hand. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves St. Pierre pulling guard. The time is up, and that's the end of round four. I have to give that round to Story, but only a 10-9.

Round 5

There's the bell and round number five begins! There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired St. Pierre. Story sees the takedown coming and tries to move. St. Pierre can't get the takedown, Story was too quick to back away. Despite being tired, Story looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with St. Pierre. A left cross misses, giving St. Pierre the perfect angle to counter-strike with a massive uppercut, knocking Story down to the ground...he is out cold!

By Knock Out, the winner is Georges St-Pierre!

UFC 174: St.Pierre vs. Story - Results

Attendence: 15,729

Gate: $3,444,651

PPV: 2,977,720 buys for revenue of $17,866,320

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Averege

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Georges St.Pierre vs. Rick Story - Georges St. Pierre win by KO (Punch) in 2:10 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Ben Henderson vs. T.J. Grant - Ben Henderson win by Split Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Thiago Silva vs. Ryan Jimmo - Thiago Silva win by KO (Knee) in 3:28 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves vs. Patrick Cote - Thiago Alves win by KO (Knee) in 1:08 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Jason MacDonald vs. Brad Tavares - Brad Tavares win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:15 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Sam Stout vs. Tony Ferguson - Tony Ferguson win by Split Decision.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek vs. John Makdessi - Mark Bocek win by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:46 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Jordan Mein vs. T.J. Waldburger - Jordan Mein win by Split Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Antonio Carvalho vs. Robbie Peralta - Robbie Peralta win by KO (Punch) in 1:06 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Nick Ring vs. Kevin Casey - Nick Ring win by Submission (Triangle with Armbar) in 2:06 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Sean Pearson vs. Claude Patrick - Claude Patrick win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Danny Valimaki vs. Bobby Rehman - Bobby Rehman win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:12 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Robbie Peralta vs. Antonio Carvalho

KO of the Night: Robbie Peralta

Submission of the Night: Mark Bocek

Post Fight

- Dana White liked the performance of St.Pierre tonight.

- St.Pierre said he was a victory for Canadian fans

- Dana White said it is possible that Thiago Silva Brandon Vera faces again when he returns.

- Dana confirmed that Pettis vs. Henderson will be the next fight for the title in the Lightweight Division.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · February 27, 2013

UFC on FX: Nogueira vs. Manuwa - Press Conference

- The winner of the fight between Nogueira vs. Manuwa may be the next challenger in the Light Heavyweight Division.

- Manuwa said he wants to become the first British UFC champion.

- Forrest Griffin wants to win re-appear among the best in the Light Heavyweight Division.

- Gegard Mousasi is considering changing division but wants to see how you will act today to make a final decision.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (22-6) vs. Jimi Manuwa (15-0)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Forrest Griffin (19-9) vs. Gegard Mousasi (34-5-2)

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (16-6) vs. Myles Jury (12-0)

Bantamweight Bout: Yves Jabouin (20-8) vs. Diego Nunes (19-5)

Lightweight Bout: Mac Danzig (22-11-1) vs. Jamie Varner (22-8-1-2 NC)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard (30-13-2-1 NC) vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg (13-5-1)

Middleweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou (12-4-1 NC) vs. Chris Camozzi (18-7)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gian Villante (13-3) vs. Wagner Prado (10-1-1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas (12-4) vs. Jimy Hettes (10-2)

Middleweight Bout: Tim Kennedy (16-5) vs. Rafael Natal (15-5-1)

Welterweight Bout: Brock Jardine (10-2) vs. Thiago Rela (6-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Matt Mitrione (5-3) vs. Shawn Jordan (14-6)

rodrigoviolim · February 27, 2013

UFC on FX: Nogueira vs. Manuwa - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: Mac Danzig vs. Jamie Varner

Round 1

And here we go! Danzig avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a hard leg kick. Danzig slips out of the way of a jab. Danzig counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch. A left jab misses the mark and allows Varner to counter with a left jab to the cheek. Varner uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a left jab to the cheek. A nice one-two combination doesn't trouble Danzig, who covered up well. Seeing a low kick coming, Varner strikes first with a series of big right hands, putting Danzig down on the ground! Varner doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Danzig recovers his wits quickly. Danzig takes a right hand, but it didn't connect well and he uses that moment to stand back up. Varner throws a barrage of big rights but Danzig is quick to move out of range. Varner looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Danzig. Slipping past a left jab, Danzig hits a solid left jab. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. That was a fun round to watch. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Varner.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Varner sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, and gets it! Danzig pulls guard. Danzig pulls Varner down into half guard after he threw a wild bomb that didn't connect. Varner looks to get past the half guard. Danzig attempts to secure an arm. A kimura is fully applied, Varner is in huge trouble! Danzig loses the hold! Somehow Varner got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. Danzig uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Varner sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Danzig can't get the takedown, Varner was too quick to back away. Not letting up, Varner steps in closer to pressure Danzig into action. Danzig tries to counter with a takedown, but Varner defended it well. Danzig uses a smart combination to get Varner to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Varner won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. Danzig attempts to wrestle Varner to the ground. Varner doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. Incredibly close round, but Danzig came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 3

Round three begins! Varner counters a right kick to the body by hitting a nice left hand. There's a takedown attempt from Danzig. Danzig doesn't get the takedown, Varner saw it coming and was equal to it. Varner looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Danzig. Varner is in the pocket, ready to attack Danzig. Covering up, Danzig absorbs a combination of rights and lefts. Checking a leg kick, Varner counters back immediately with a crisp left hook to the body. Danzig uses head movement to avoid a left jab. There's a double leg attempt from Danzig, from the pocket. Varner tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. The takedown is completed, Danzig came in hard and fast and was too much for Varner. Danzig ends up holding a seated Varner around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Danzig attempts to guillotine Varner, who is stuck against the cage. The guillotine is fully applied, Varner has no option but to tap out!

Mac Danzig takes the win by submission!

Bantamweight Bout: Yves Jabouin vs. Diego Nunes

Round 1

The fight begins! Jabouin counters a tight combination by hitting a vicious leg kick. Jabouin avoids a crazy flying side kick. Jabouin is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Jabouin fakes a shot, trying to get Nunes to drop his hands. Nunes throws a left jab but Jabouin avoids it. Nunes avoids a right kick to the body and hits a pair of jabs and a big right hook. A left hand misses, allowing Jabouin to counter with a kick to the outside of the left leg. Diego Nunes won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. Nunes avoids a leg kick and scores with a crisp left hand punch. The time runs out on round one. Incredibly close round, but Nunes came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 2

Round two begins! Nunes counters a left jab by hitting a great straight right that lands perfectly on the button, Jabouin is out like a light!

Diego 'The Gun' Nunes takes the win by Knock Out!

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson vs. Myles Jury

Round 1

Round one begins! Jury counters a weak right kick with a nice left hand. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Jury is trying to push Pearson so that his back is up against the cage. Jury can't manage it, and Pearson gets out of the grapple entirely. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. Not comfortable in the pocket, Jury steps back and creates some space. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Jury slips out of the way of a jab. Jury is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pearson. Pearson slips past a left jab and counters with a body kick. Moving forward, Jury counters a left jab with a clean jab. A left jab misses and Pearson strikes back with a stinging left jab. Pearson suddenly fakes dropping down for a double leg to try and get Jury to commit to a sprawl, but gets no joy. Jury slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Round one ends as time expires. That round goes to Pearson, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

Round two begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Pearson has been instructed to vary his angles of approach a bit more. An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Jury the opportunity to counter with a snap right jab, landing on the button and knocking Pearson down! Jury knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Pearson, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Jury pounds away on Pearson, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! The referee pulls Jury away, stopping the match!

By TKO, the winner is Myles Jury!

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Forrest Griffin vs. Gegard Mousasi

Round 1

The fight begins! Mousasi counters a left jab by hitting a scorchingly fast combination. From the missed strikes they clinch. With Griffin in his grasp, Mousasi tries to set up a judo-style throw. Mousasi uses a nice inside leg trip and Griffin is forced to pull guard! Mousasi is trying to pass guard. Griffin comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Mousasi in guard. Griffin grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Mousasi from the bottom of the guard. Mousasi defends well against it. Griffin attempts to lock on a triangle choke. The triangle is deeply applied, Mousasi has to tap before he is put to sleep!

By submission, the winner is Forrest Griffin!

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Jimi Manuwa

Round 1

And here we go! A left hand misses, allowing Manuwa to counter with a stinging left jab. A jab misses and Nogueira counters with a nice jab. Nogueira has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. Nogueira comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Manuwa stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Nogueira into a clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Manuwa is trying to push Nogueira up against the cage. Nogueira eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! Nogueira avoids a nice combination. Nogueira comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. Nogueira can't get the takedown, Manuwa defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Manuwa is trying to push Nogueira up against the cage. Manuwa can't manage it, and Nogueira gets out of the grapple entirely. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Manuwa.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Manuwa avoids a right high kick. Moving in closer, Manuwa looks like he may want to try and clinch with Nogueira. Manuwa can't get near enough to engage, Nogueira uses strikes to keep him out of range. Nogueira counters a tight combination by hitting several big punches, forcing Manuwa back up against the cage! Manuwa falls to the ground! Nogueira continues to pound away, sensing victory! Manuwa is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

By TKO, the winner is Antonio Rogerio Nogueira!

UFC on FX: Nogueira vs. Manuwa - Results

Attendence: 8,893

Gate: $2,223,250

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Jimi Manuwa - Antonio Rogerio Nogueira win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:38 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Forrest Griffin vs. Gegard Mousasi - Forrest Griffin win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:53 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson vs. Myles Jury - Myles Jury win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:47 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: Yves Jabouin vs. Diego Nunes - Diego Nunes win by KO (Punch) in 0:27 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Mac Danzig vs. Jamie Varner - Mac Danzig win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:10 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg - Melvin Guillard win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:15 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou vs. Chris Camozzi - Chirs Camozzi win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:25 of Round 1.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gian Villante vs. Wagner Prado - Wagner Prado win by Split Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas vs. Jimy Hettes - Ricardo Lamas win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:03 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Tim Kennedy vs. Rafael Natal - Rafael Natal win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:03 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Brock Jardine vs. Thiago Rela - Brock Jardine win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Matt Mitrione vs. Shawn Jordan - Shawn Jordan win by Split Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Rafael Natal vs. Tim Kennedy

KO of the Night: Diego Nunes

Submission of the Night: Mac Danzig

Post Fight

- Dana White said he was impressed with Nogueira tonight.

- Rogerio Nogueira asked for a title shot.

- Forrest Griffin said he wants a fight against a Top 10 in his next fight.

- Diego Nunes said that this feeling better in Bantamweight Division.

- Dana said Diego Nunes is now one of the TOP 10 in the Bantamweight Division.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · February 28, 2013

Jay Hieron Pulls out of fight.

Sherdog´s Harry Houghton has just e-mailed in to report that the world going around is that Jay Hieron sustained a Arm injury this morning. Early reports are that the injury will rule him out of his scheduled UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Koscheck match against David Mitchell, his place to The Ultimate Fighter Winner, Court McGee (4-4 in UFC) was called.

rodrigoviolim · February 28, 2013

UFC Updates Cast of Fighters.

Hirings

LW - Shinya Aoki (35-7-1 NC)

MW - Mamed Khalidov (28-5-2)

HW - Mark Ellis (5-1)

BW - Wilson Reis (15-4)

BW - Sirwan Kakai (10-1)

LHW - Phelipe Lins (8-0)

Releases

HW - Stipe Miocic (9-4 / 3-4 in UFC)

FLW - Ulysses Gomez (10-5 / 1-3 in UFC)

WW - Jon Manley (8-3 / 1-2 in UFC)

WW - Sean Pearson (13-9 / 3-5 in UFC)

LW - Isaac Vallie-Flagg (13-6-1 / 0-3 in UFC)

rodrigoviolim · February 28, 2013

UFC Announces cards in April

UFC 177: Silva vs. Okami 3

On 5 April, the UFC brings its biggest star in the main event, Anderson Silva returns to the Octagon for another rematch. Silva returns to face the Japanese Yushin Okami. Okami gets this new chance after 5 straight wins against big names in the division, such as, Alan Belcher, Brian Stann, Hector Lombard, and in his last fight a split decision win against Michael Bisping. In the co-main event, former Lightweight and Featherweight champion, Frankie Edgar returns after losing the title to Manny Pacquiao, against Cub Swanson that comes from two good wins in a row.

UFC 177: Silva vs. Okami 3

Date: 5 April, 2014

Venue: Toyota Center

Local: Houston, Texas, USA

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Anderson Silva (35-4) vs. Yushin Okami (31-7)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Frankie Edgar (16-4-1) vs. Cub Swanson (20-6)

Welterweight Bout: Jake Ellenberger (31-6) vs. Mike Swick (17-5)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ryan Bader (16-4) vs. Matt Hamill (12-5)

Middleweight Bout: Rousimar Palhares (16-5) vs. Nicholas Kohring (5-0)

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (20-6) vs. Thiago Tavares (18-5-1)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Nik Lentz (25-5-2-1 NC) vs. Pat Curran (17-4)

Lightweight Bout: Jorge Masvidal (25-8) vs. Matt Wiman (16-7)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (14-4) vs. Azamat Gashimov (8-2)

Middleweight Bout: Ed Herman (25-12) vs. Clifford Starks (9-2)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (14-8) vs. Richard Odoms (8-0)

Middleweight Bout: Yancy Medeiros (10-1) vs. Gilbert Smith (6-2)

UFC on Fuel TV: Cruz vs. Dillashaw

On day 12, the UFC returns to channel screen, On Fuel TV. In the main event the dispute Bantamweight title. Dominick Cruz defends his belt against challenger TJ Dillashaw. In his last fight Dominick Cruz unified his belt, winning the interim champion Michael McDonald by KO. While the challenger TJ Dillashaw comes from great sequel, Raphael Assuncao winning, Takeya Mizugaki and Brad Pickett, everyone in the unanimous decision. In the Co-Main Event Clay Guida returns to the Octagon, after a time away from MMA, against Dustin Poirier.

UFC on Fuel TV: Cruz vs. Dillashaw

Date: 12 April, 2014

Venue: Thomas & Mack Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Dominick Cruz (19-1) vs. T.J. Dillashaw (9-1)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: Clay Guida (31-14) vs. Dustin Poirier (14-3)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Sarah Kaufman (16-2) vs. Roxane Modafferi (17-10)

Lightweight Bout: Diego Sanchez (24-7) vs. Marcus LeVesseur (29-8)

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway (15-4) vs. Melvin Manhoef (28-11-1-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Christian Morecraft (9-3) vs. Levan Razmadze (7-0)

Flyweight Bout: Pat Runez (7-0) vs. Darrell Montague (15-2)

Middleweight Bout: Derek Brunson (12-3) vs. Joe Riggs (40-14-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Brian Ebersole (50-16-1-1 NC) vs. Adriano Martins (24-7)

Welterweight Bout: Nicolae Cury (8-2) vs. Alex Garcia (8-1)

Welterweight Bout: Matt Riddle (8-5-1 NC) vs. Roger Bowling (11-5)

Bantamweight Bout: Mike Easton (12-3) vs. Chico Camus (12-5)

UFC 178: Pacquiao vs. Aldo

On the 19th the UFC returns to Brazil. In the main event a fight that promises plenty of striking and in dispute the title in the Featherweight Division. Defending champion Manny Pacquiao defends his belt against Brazilian Jose Aldo. Pacquiao seems to have made a good transition from boxing to MMA, getting his second fight in the title against the experienced former champion Frankie Edgar in less than 3 minutes, will now face a big striker in MMA, Jose Aldo, who comes from knockout Japanese against Tatsuya Kawajiri. In the Co-Main Event, Demian Maia back after losing the fight for the title against Nick Diaz to face the tough Paulo Thiago coming off a win over Duane Ludwig.

Main Event

Featherweight Championship Bout: © Manny Pacquiao (2-0) vs. Jose Aldo (22-2)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Demian Maia (19-5) vs. Paulo Thiago (16-5)

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (18-6) vs. Chris Leben (28-10)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (22-12) vs. Fabio Maldonado (20-6)

Middleweight Bout: Ronaldo Souza (19-3-1 NC) vs. Brian Stann (14-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Pedro Nobre (14-1-1) vs. Eduardo Dantas (14-2)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Ronny Markes (15-2) vs. Thiago Perpetuo (11-2-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (12-5) vs. Igor Prokajac (25-11)

Middleweight Bout: Michael Kuiper (14-2) vs. Maiquel Falcao (30-4-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Felipe Portela (9-1) vs. Marlon Matias (7-6)

Lightweight Bout: Francisco Trinaldo (11-3) vs. Blake Fredickson (17-4-1)

Middleweight Bout: Bruno Santos (14-1) vs. Adam Khaliev (6-1)

UFC on FX: Dodson vs. Benavidez

In the last event of the month, the UFC returns to China for the UFC on FX, which will be the main event in the unification of titles Flyweight Division. The champion John Dodson stopped around 6 months by an injury against interim champion Joseph Benavidez. Dodson has not fought since beating Demetrious Johnson in January 2013, and Benavidez won Jussier Formiga in dispute interim title in January this year. In the co-main event, the TOP 5 in the Lightweight Division, Gray Maynard and Jacob Volkmann want to get closer to the title shot.

UFC on FX: Dodson vs. Benavidez

Date: April 26, 2014

Venue: CotaiArena

Local: Macau, China

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: © John Dodson (15-5) vs. (IC) Joseph Benavidez (18-3)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard (12-2-1-1 NC) vs. Jacob Volkmann (19-2)

Bantamweight Bout: Takeya Mizugaki (18-8-2) vs. Joe Soto (14-2)

Featherweight Bout: Chan Sung Jung (13-4) vs. Tie Quan Zhang (13-5)

Welterweight Bout: Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-6-2 NC) vs. Matt Brown (17-13)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon (17-7) vs. Danny Castillo (16-6)

Featherweight Bout: Mizuto Hirota (15-6-1) vs. Joachin Hansen (25-11-1)

Bantamweighr Bout: Norifumi Yamamoto (18-8-1 NC) vs. Francisco Rivera (8-3-1 NC)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Yasuko Tamada (16-6-3) vs. Alexis Davis (12-8)

Flyweight Bout: Yasuhiro Urushitani (21-7-6) vs. Chris Cariaso (14-6)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Hitomi Akano (18-13) vs. Alexandra Sanchez (6-3)

Welterweigh Bout: Hyun Gyu Lim (9-4-1) vs. Ivan Jorge (19-4)

rodrigoviolim · February 28, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Sonnen vs. Gustafsson - Press Conference

- Sonnen to win to return to the top of the division.

- Gustafsson wants to win and Sonnen said he wanted to face Jon Jones.

- Vladimir Matyushenko confirmed that this will be his last fight.

- Stefan Struve wants to win to get into the TOP 10 in the Heavyweight Division.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen (28-13-1) vs. Alexander Gustafsson (16-2)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vladmir Matyushenko (27-8) vs. Stanislav Nedkov (14-1-1 NC)

Heavyweight Bout: Stefan Struve (26-6) vs. Shane Del Rosario (12-2)

Lightweight Bout: Khabib Nurmagomedov (20-1) vs. Terry Etim (17-5)

Middleweight Bout: Alessio Sakara (15-11-2 NC) vs. Karlos Vemola (10-4)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Simeon Thorensen (18-3-1) vs. Norman Paraisy (12-2-1-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stephens (20-10) vs. Reza Madadi (12-5)

Welterweight Bout: Pascal Krauss (11-2) vs. Papy Abedi (9-2)

Lightweight Bout: Anton Kuivanen (18-6) vs. Cristiano Marcello (14-5)

Welterweight Bout: Besam Yousef (6-2) vs. Christian Uflacker (3-1)

Featherweight Bout: Nam Phan (18-12) vs. Akira Corassani (10-4-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Chris Spang (5-2) vs. Neil Magny (7-2)

rodrigoviolim · February 28, 2013

UFC on Fuel TV: Sonnen vs. Gustafsson - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: Alessio Sakara vs. Karlos Vemola

Round 1

Round one begins! Sakara avoids a quick jab and hits a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. Vemola slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Vemola uses a smart combination to get Sakara to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. A counter left hand catches Vemola above the eye. Vemola avoids a nice combination. Sakara moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. Karlos Vemola won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. Not letting up, Vemola quickly steps in closer to attack Sakara. Vemola uses a smart combination to get Sakara to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakara tries to step away from the takedown. Sakara avoids the takedown attempt. Moving in closer, Vemola looks like he may want to wrestle Sakara. Sakara finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Vemola hits Sakara with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. Vemola is trying to push Sakara so that his back is up against the cage. Vemola does it, Sakara is stuck with his back to the cage.

The time runs out on round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sakara.

Round 2

Round two begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Sakara has been instructed to try and get Vemola to the floor in this round. A weak body kick is countered by Vemola with a barrage of big right hands, knocking Sakara down! Vemola doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Sakara recovers his wits quickly. On his back, Sakara watches as Vemola comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. Vemola dives in, but Sakara pushes him away and starts to scramble. The scramble leaves Sakara on his back pulling guard. Vemola looks to get past the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Sakara tries to ensnare an arm. Sakara uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control. Sakara attempts to americana Vemola from side ontrol. Vemola doesn't allow the americana to be applied. Sakara feels Vemola prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. Sakara holds Vemola in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. Sakara tries to lock Vemola in an arm triangle. The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Vemola has to tap out!

Alessio Sakara takes the victory by way of submission!

Lightweight Bout: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Terry Etim

Round 1

The fight begins! Nurmagomedov tries for a left jab but Etim moves out of range. Nurmagomedov is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Etim. Nurmagomedov gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. A feint sets it up perfectly, but a spinning roundhouse kick misses Nurmagomedov by mere inches. Etim comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Nurmagomedov lets Etim get closer. Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick. Nurmagomedov backs away from Etim, creating some space between them. Nurmagomedov dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of huge punches, knocking Etim down! Nurmagomedov doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Etim recovers his wits quickly. Nurmagomedov steps away from an up-kick, giving Etim the opportunity to stand up. Nurmagomedov slips out of the way of a spinning heel kick. Nurmagomedov steps back to avoid a one-two combination. A weak right kick is countered by Nurmagomedov with a nice left hand. Etim counters a left jab with a sharp kick just above the hip. Round one ends as time expires. I think Nurmagomedov took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

We are back underway! Etim avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. Nurmagomedov covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a crisp jab. Etim looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Slipping past a left jab, Nurmagomedov hits a solid left jab. Standing in the pocket, Etim sees a flying knee strike about to come and so steps in and hits a solid right hook to the body. Dodging to one side, Nurmagomedov counters an attempted knock out punch with several heavy right hands that put Etim down to the ground! Nurmagomedov doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Etim recovers his wits quickly. Apparently unwilling to engage, Nurmagomedov lets his opponent stand back up. Etim comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Moving in closer, Nurmagomedov looks like he may want to wrestle Etim. Nurmagomedov looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Etim uses his strikes to stop Nurmagomedov from getting close enough to grapple. Etim moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid left. All eyes are glued on this match after an excellent, action-packed round. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Nurmagomedov.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Nurmagomedov feints rushing in, but withdraws. Moving in closer, Nurmagomedov looks like he may want to wrestle Etim. Nurmagomedov can't get close enough to grapple, Etim keeps him away with strikes. A feint sets up a body kick from Etim, but Nurmagomedov is able to move out of range in time. Nurmagomedov is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Nurmagomedov comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Etim. Nurmagomedov grabs Etim and pulls him into a grapple. Nurmagomedov throws a few close-range strikes, but Etim smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. Etim looks to get some strikes in, but Nurmagomedov seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. Nurmagomedov tries to wrestle Etim backward and up against the cage. Nurmagomedov manages it, and controls Etim up against the cage. Nurmagomedov tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Etim struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. Nurmagomedov uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. A Greco-Roman slam floors Etim, Nurmagomedov executed it well. Etim winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Nurmagomedov pressing onto him. Nurmagomedov smothers Etim up against the cage wall. Time slips away as Nurmagomedov successfully keeps Etim stuck against the cage wall. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. I have to give that round to Nurmagomedov, but only a 10-9.

Here come the official scores. All three judges score the contest as 30-27.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Heavyweight Bout: Stefan Struve vs. Shane Del Rosario

Round 1

Round one begins! Del Rosario just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a nice left hand. Del Rosario darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Struve to commit to throwing a strike. Moving forward, Struve counters a left jab with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. Struve steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick. Del Rosario slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a nice jab. Struve dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a flurry of quick punches. Del Rosario slips past a nice combination and hits a clean punch.

Del Rosario comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Strikes from Struve keep Del Rosario from stepping in too close. Moving in closer, Del Rosario looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That was the sort of round that MMA fans love; full of action, effort and drama. Great stuff. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Del Rosario.

Round 2

Round two begins! Del Rosario counters a left jab by using a nice left hand. Del Rosario feints stepping in. Del Rosario feints to the right, trying to draw Struve into throwing a strike. Del Rosario sneaks a glance at his corner. Struve comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Del Rosario sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Del Rosario avoids the takedown attempt. Del Rosario darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Struve to commit to throwing a strike. Del Rosario feints left and throws an excellent combination but Struve is just able to cover up in time. Struve fakes a lunge.

Del Rosario feints rushing in, but withdraws. Moving in closer, Struve looks like he may want to wrestle Del Rosario. Not keen on wrestling Struve, Del Rosario uses movement to keep out of reach. Del Rosario drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Struve in with a feint. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Del Rosario.

Round 3

Round three begins! A jab misses, allowing Struve to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek. A feint sets up a right head kick attempt from Del Rosario, but Struve moves out of range at the last moment. Struve uses a smart combination to get Del Rosario to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Rosario tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. Struve has the takedown! Del Rosario pulls guard. Struve fires away with big punches, but Del Rosario keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. Del Rosario attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Struve pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. Struve begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He passes to side control. Struve starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. Struve isn't able to mount Del Rosario this time around. Del Rosario tries to move to guard, but Struve doesn't allow it. Struve attempts to americana Del Rosario from side control. The americana is fully applied, Del Rosario has no option but to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Stefan Struve!

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vladmir Matyushenko vs. Stanislav Nedkov

Round 1

>We are underway! Matyushenko is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Nedkov. Nedkov ends up grappling for supremacy with Matyushenko. Matyushenko is looking to muscle Nedkov back against the cage. Matyushenko can't move Nedkov at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Nedkov tries to wrestle Matyushenko backward and up against the cage. Matyushenko ends up backed against the cage. Nedkov has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Matyushenko down. Nedkov can't get the takedown, but does get behind Matyushenko when he attempts to wriggle free. Nedkov tries dirty boxing, but Matyushenko spins to face him and then out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Matyushenko tries some dirty boxing, but Nedkov wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Matyushenko ends up backed against the cage instead. The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. Matyushenko glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Not letting up, Nedkov quickly steps in closer to attack Matyushenko. Nedkov shoots in, looking for a takedown. Matyushenko sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Nedkov down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Matyushenko tries to roll Nedkov and get a side mount, but can't do it. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Matyushenko.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Matyushenko steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. Matyushenko tries to wrestle Nedkov backward and up against the cage. Matyushenko can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Nedkov is trying to muscle Matyushenko up against the cage. Nedkov manages it, and controls Matyushenko up against the cage. Matyushenko wrestles back against Nedkov, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. Breathing very hard, Stanislav Nedkov is looking ragged. Matyushenko catches Nedkov with a knee strike to the thigh. Matyushenko smothers Nedkov up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. Matyushenko tries to hit Nedkov with an elbow, but Nedkov takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Matyushenko is the one backed against the cage. Vladimir Matyushenko is breathing very hard. With the cage trapping Matyushenko, Nedkov gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. A sweep of the legs is successful, Matyushenko has to pull guard. Nedkov fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

Matyushenko reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Nedkov blocks it. Stanislav Nedkov seems to be fighting against exhaustion. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. 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 Nedkov.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Matyushenko slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab. A jab misses and Matyushenko counters with a kick to the outside of the left leg. Matyushenko throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Nedkov. A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Matyushenko is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. Nedkov rolls the turtled Matyushenko over and secures side control. In side control, Nedkov begins working to get a mount. Nedkov isn't able to mount Matyushenko this time around. Nedkov looks to get a mount. Matyushenko doesn't let Nedkov get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Nedkov attempts an arm triangle. Nedkov gets the arm triangle fully applied! No! Matyushenko manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. Stanislav Nedkov looks exhausted. Vladimir Matyushenko looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Nedkov tries to slip behind and take the back. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Nedkov.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. The judges have scored it 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Stanislav Nedkov!

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Alexander Gustafsson

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A jab misses, allowing Gustafsson to counter-strike with a kick to the outside of the left knee. Moving in closer, Sonnen looks like he may want to wrestle Gustafsson. Sonnen grabs Gustafsson and pulls him into a grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Sonnen is trying to push Gustafsson up against the cage. Sonnen can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Gustafsson is trying to muscle Sonnen up against the cage. Gustafsson does it, Sonnen is stuck with his back to the cage. Gustafsson launches an elbow strike but Sonnen is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Gustafsson is the one against the cage. Sonnen goes for a foot stomp, but Gustafsson senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. Gustafsson pins Sonnen up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. Gustafsson looks for an elbow strike, but Sonnen out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Sonnen uses dirty boxing to punish Gustafsson while he is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen tries to maintain control, but Gustafsson isn't letting himself get bullied like that. Gustafsson is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. Sonnen, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, and gets it! Gustafsson pulls guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sonnen.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Gustafsson uses a feint to get Sonnen off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. Sonnen steps back to avoid a one-two combination. He pulls Gustafsson into a grapple. Sonnen is looking to muscle Gustafsson back against the cage. He does so, and now has Gustafsson pinned to the cage. Sonnen tries to use some dirty boxing, but Gustafsson uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Sonnen drives a knee to the thigh area. Sonnen smothers Gustafsson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. Sonnen goes to use some dirty boxing, but Gustafsson is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

>Sonnen tries to throw an elbow, but Gustafsson takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Sonnen ends up backed against the cage instead. Gustafsson breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Sonnen. Sonnen covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. Sonnen sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, and gets it! Gustafsson pulls guard. Sonnen starts trying to work to get past the guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Chael Sonnen is breathing very hard. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. I think Sonnen took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Alexander Gustafsson is breathing very hard. Gustafsson counters a left jab by using a sharp kick just above the hip. Gustafsson counters a left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Gustafsson presses in closer to attack. Gustafsson comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Gustafsson throws a flurry of punches but Sonnen covers up well. Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Sonnen wants to wrestle Gustafsson. Gustafsson strikes first and manages to rock Sonnen with a solid right! Despite being tired, Gustafsson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sonnen. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Stepping back, Sonnen creates a bit of distance. A jab misses, allowing Gustafsson to counter-strike with a couple of hard right hands! Alexander Gustafsson seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Sonnen covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches. A visibly tired Sonnen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gustafsson. Sonnen grabs Gustafsson and pulls him into a grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Sonnen is trying to push Gustafsson up against the cage. Sonnen does it, Gustafsson is stuck with his back to the cage. Chael Sonnen looks very, very tired. Gustafsson is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Time expires and we come to the end of round three. That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Gustafsson.

Round 4

There's the bell for the start of the round! Sonnen moves out of range of a flurry of punches. Sonnen, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Gustafsson. Gustafsson is pulled into a grapple. Sonnen tries to wrestle Gustafsson backward and up against the cage. Gustafsson out-wrestles him though. Alexander Gustafsson looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Using his wrestling skills, Gustafsson is trying to push Sonnen up against the cage. He does so, and now has Sonnen pinned to the cage. Chael Sonnen looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Gustafsson tries to take Sonnen down. Sonnen looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown. The takedown is completed, Sonnen is on his back and pulls guard. In guard, Gustafsson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sonnen guessing.Gustafsson looks to pass guard and get side control. Sonnen comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Gustafsson in guard. Sonnen brings his legs up and tries to lock Gustafsson in a triangle choke. The triangle is locked in deep, Gustafsson has to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Chael Sonnen!

UFC on Fuel TV: Sonnen vs. Gustafsson - Results

Attendence: 1,174

Gate: $117,400

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Chael Sonnen vs. Alexander Gustafsson - Chael Sonnen win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:24 of Round 4.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vladmir Matyushenko vs. Stanislav Nedkov - Stanislav Nedkov win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Stefan Struve vs. Shane Del Rosario - Stefan Struve win by Submission (Americana) in 4:01 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Terry Etim - Khabib Nurmagomedov win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Alessio Sakara vs. Karlos Vemola - Alessio Sakara win by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:48 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Simeon Thorensen vs. Norman Paraisy - Simeon Thorensen win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stephens vs. Reza Madadi - Jeremy Stephens win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Pascal Krauss vs. Papy Abedi - Pascal Krauss win by Split Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Anton Kuivanen vs. Cristiano Marcello - Anton Kuivanen win by KO (Punch) in 0:37 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Besam Yousef vs. Christian Uflacker - Christian Uflacker win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:57 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Nam Phan vs. Akira Corassani - Nam Phan win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:51 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Chris Spang vs. Neil Magny - Chris Spang win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Alessio Sakara vs. Karlos Vemola

KO of the Night: Anton Kuivanen

Submission of the Night: Alessio Sakara

Post Fight

- Dana White liked the performance of Chael Sonnen.

- Gustafsson apologized to fans who came to support the fight today.

- Stefan Struve asked for a TOP 10 in the Heavyweight Division.

- Vladimir Matyushenko retired.

- Alessio Sakara said he was pleased with the two bonus of the night.

- Reza Madadi asked to come down to Featherweight Division.

End of Post fight

rodrigoviolim · March 1, 2013

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team Mir

EPISODE 1

Another season of The Ultimate Fighter is getting. Coaches are eternal rivals, Brock Lesnar, former UFC champion, and Frank Mir, also a former UFC champion. The two coaches have met twice. In the first at UFC 81, Lesnar made his UFC debut and was eventually finalized by Frank Mir with a kneebar. In the second fight with Brock Lesnar already more experienced, did not fall on ground game of Mir, and managed with a strong ground and pound, technical knockout over Mir. After this season they meet for the third time to consolidate a another great trilogy.

Now 16 will compete for the Heavyweight UFC contract. This all set for another season will start in May and we will know who will be the next Ultimate Fighter.

Dana White arrives at, UFC gym, talk with the fighters and coaches shows and after a training session. After showing their skills. They went into the choice of the coaches.

Check out the teams.

TEAM LESNAR

Bobby Brents (12-3)

Bobby Lashley (8-3)

Chris Birchler (2-1)

Cody East (4-2)

David Heath (18-8)

David Oliva (8-1)

Rich Hale (21-4-1)

Virgil Zwicker (10-5)

TEAM MIR

Azunna Anyanwu (5-1)

Bryan Humes (7-2)

Dave Huckaba (19-5)

Devin Cole (21-11-1)

Gilbert Perez (0-0)

Miguel Gilbert (0-0)

Mike Ciesnolevicz (20-5)

Ryan Martinez (9-3)

After the teams are chosen, Dana White made the draw to see who started with the choice of struggles.

Dana throws the coin and whoever chooses first is ... Team Mir.

Miguel Gilbert (0-0) VS. Bobby Brents (12-3)

Round 1

The fight begins! Moving forward, Brents counters a left jab with a hard leg kick. Perez throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Brents. The takedown is successful, Brents pulls guard. Perez smothers Brents with his body by pushing forward and down. In guard, Perez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Brents guessing. Brents grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Perez from the bottom of the guard. Perez pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. Time slips away as Perez successfully keeps Brents stuck against the ground. In guard, Perez catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Grabbing an arm, Brents attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Perez blocks the attempt. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. Perez comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Perez and Brents get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. A right cross misses, giving Brents the perfect angle to counter-strike with a vicious leg kick. Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. Perez falls to the ground, that kick looks like it may have been an accidental low blow! Luckily he looks like he will be able to continue. The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime. Perez steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Brents counters a left jab with a right body kick. Brents slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the ribs. Brents uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Perez to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. The takedown isn't enough to take Perez off his feet, and Brents finds himself turned right around. The end result is Brents being held with his back pressed against the cage. With Brents stuck against the cage, Perez gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. Perez doesn't get the takedown, Brents instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. With the cage trapping Perez, Brents gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Brents gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Perez pulls guard. In guard, Brents catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Brents tries to pass the guard. He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Brents starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Perez. He takes the back! Perez is in huge trouble now, as Brents successfully gets both hooks in. Brents, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Perez fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Brents attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Perez doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. The time runs out on round two.

The winner and advance to quarterfinals is... Bobby Brents.

With the victory Team Lesnar has the choice of fighting.

and the second fight today is ...

Bobby Lashley (8-3) VS. Mike Ciesnolevicz (20-5)

Round 1

And here we go! Lashley slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. A left jab misses and Ciesnolevicz counters with a hard right kick to the legs. Ciesnolevicz throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Lashley tries to avoid Ciesnolevicz. The takedown doesn't work, Lashley saw it coming and got out of range. Lashley counters a left jab with a solid left. Moving forward, Ciesnolevicz counters a left jab with a series of quick lefts. Lashley throws three punches in quick succession, but Ciesnolevicz was out of range. Not letting Lashley settle, Ciesnolevicz moves in closer. Ciesnolevicz shoots in for a takedown. Ciesnolevicz can't get past the sprawl of Lashley, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Lashley pounds away on the turtled up Ciesnolevicz, landing several great shots that rock Ciesnolevicz! Lashley pounds away with punches and the turtled up Ciesnolevicz is having trouble doing anything about it! With Ciesnolevicz taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

The winner, by TKO; Bobby Lashley!

In the first episode Team Lesnar starts winning both fights, and keeps control of the fights.

rodrigoviolim · March 1, 2013

UFC announces the purchase of the Gladiator Challenge

In a conference held in California for disclosure of UFC 175. Present were the owners of the UFC, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta and CEO of the organization Gladiator Challenge, Mark Selva. Dana White has announced the purchase of the Gladiator Challenge at UFC. He said that as he did with WEC and Strikeforce will hold the event for some time and good names that will be passed on by the UFC.

The UFC paid the Gladiator Challenge event at $ 26.960.

rodrigoviolim · March 1, 2013

UFC 175: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 - Press Conference

- Dana White said that the next challenger in the Heavyweight Division is not defined yet and will wait a few fights that are about to happen.

- The winner of Hioki vs. Yahia will be the next challenger in the Featherweight Division.

- Dana said if Rafael Dos Anjos beat Joe Lauzon he will dispute the title shot.

- Dana White said that some names of interest to the UFC Gladiator Challenge, and that some fighters in the UFC who are badly may migrate to the Gladiator Challenge.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Cain Velasquez (12-1) vs. Antonio Silva (20-4)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Rory MacDonald (16-2) vs. Tyron Woodley (13-1)

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki (28-5-2) vs. Rani Yahia (19-7)

Heavyweight Bout: Fabricio Werdum (17-6-1) vs. Ben Rothwell (33-9)

Lightweight Bout: Rafael Dos Anjos (20-6) vs. Joe Lauzon (24-8)

Middleweight Bout: Hector Lombard (34-4-1-1 NC) vs. Mark Munoz (13-4)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Cole Miller (19-7) vs. Charles Oliveira (17-3-1 NC)

Heavyweight Bout: Pat Barry (8-7) vs. Sergei Kharitonov (18-8)

Bantamweight Bout: Jeff Curran (35-15-1) vs. Mitch Gagnon (9-2)

Lightweight Bout: Mike Chiesa (8-1) vs. Abel Trujillo (10-6)

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia (15-11-1) vs. Marcos Vinicius Borges (20-4-1)

Lightweight Bout: Ryan Couture (6-2) vs. Vinc Pichel (7-1)

rodrigoviolim · March 1, 2013

UFC 175: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: Hector Lombard vs. Mark Munoz

Round 1

Round one begins! Lombard counters a left jab by using a vicious leg kick. Munoz is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lombard. He pulls Lombard into a grapple. Munoz is trying to push Lombard so that his back is up against the cage. Munoz can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Lombard attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Munoz to the ground. The throw doesn't work, Munoz blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Munoz is trying to push Lombard up against the cage. Munoz can't move Lombard at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Lombard attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Munoz to the ground. A great inside leg trip sees Munoz get thrown to the mat, and Lombard is left in guard. Lombard begins trying to pass the guard. Lombard tries to put Munoz into an americana. Munoz defends himself well and is in no danger. Lombard blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. In half guard, Lombard throws a couple of punches designed to keep Munoz guessing. Lombard is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Lombard is too skilled for Munoz, passing half guard and gaining side control. In side control, Lombard catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Munoz tries to break free and scramble for position, but Lombard keeps him trapped. Lombard throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. I think Lombard took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! They start grappling, Lombard looks happy to engage Munoz at close quarters. Munoz is trying to push Lombard so that his back is up against the cage. Munoz can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Lombard attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Munoz to the ground. The throw doesn't work, Munoz blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Munoz is trying to push Lombard up against the cage. Munoz can't move Lombard at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Hector Lombard is breathing very hard. Lombard attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Munoz to the ground. He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Munoz to the mat where he pulls guard! Lombard is trying to pass guard. He eventually passes, but only into half guard. Lombard tries to ensnare Munoz in an arm triangle. Munoz defends himself well and is in no danger. Mark Munoz looks very tired out there. Lombard blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. In half guard, Lombard throws a couple of punches designed to keep Munoz guessing. Lombard is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Lombard is too skilled for Munoz, passing half guard and gaining side control. Hector Lombard looks very, very tired. He did cut an awful lot of weight for this fight, perhaps that is a contributing factor to his fatigue. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Lombard attempts to move to mount. Munoz keeps Lombard at side control, not letting the mount happen. The time runs out on round two. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lombard.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Lombard is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Munoz counters a right kick to the legs with two big right hands! Lombard backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! Munoz tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but it misses. Lombard moves out of range of a flurry of punches. An errant jab sets Lombard up to counter-strike with a series of quick jabs. It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy. Munoz sneaks a glance at his corner. Not letting up, Lombard steps in closer to pressure Munoz into action. A tired Lombard moves forward, looking for a takedown. Munoz sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Lombard down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Hector Lombard looks exhausted. Munoz fires away with right hands, and Lombard is stung by several big shots to the side of the head. Munoz pounds away with right hands, but Lombard absorbs them and manages to stand back up. Munoz chooses to move forward and try to take Lombard down. Munoz doesn't get the takedown, Lombard was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. Mark Munoz looks like he is completely out of gas. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. That round goes to Munoz, 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.

The winner, by unanimous decision, is Hector Lombard!

Lightweight Bout: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Joe Lauzon

Round 1

We are underway! A jab misses and dos Anjos counters with a pair of nice shots to the body. dos Anjos shoots in, looking for a takedown. Lauzon sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown is unsuccessful, Lauzon avoided dos Anjos. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing dos Anjos to fire back with a crisp jab. dos Anjos steps back to avoid a left jab. dos Anjos looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Lauzon.

Standing in the pocket, dos Anjos chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Lauzon. He has the takedown! Lauzon pulls guard. dos Anjos lies on top of Lauzon, basically smothering him. The clock runs down as Lauzon is being smothered against the ground by dos Anjos. dos Anjos attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Lauzon keeps dos Anjos in guard. Lauzon tries to sweep dos Anjos but doesn't get anywhere. In guard, dos Anjos begins working to pass to side control. dos Anjos isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. That was a horrible round to watch, and the fans are booing quite loudly. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to dos Anjos.

Round 2

We are back underway! Lauzon steps back to avoid a one-two combination.

Lauzon feints rushing in, but dos Anjos doesn't fall for it. dos Anjos avoids a jab and scores with a hard left kick to the legs. Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Lauzon hits a barrage of hard rights, enough to put dos Anjos down! dos Anjos shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Lauzon motions for dos Anjos to stand up, which he does. A weak body kick is countered by Lauzon with a crisp left hand punch. dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown. Lauzon tries to avoid dos Anjos. Lauzon avoids the takedown attempt. dos Anjos looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Lauzon. dos Anjos is in the pocket, ready to attack Lauzon. A right jab misses the mark and allows Lauzon to counter with a straight left. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. That round goes to Lauzon, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! A wayward low left kick allows Lauzon to hit several big right hands, putting dos Anjos down, dazed! dos Anjos shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Apparently unwilling to engage, Lauzon lets his opponent stand back up. Moving forward, dos Anjos counters a left jab with a solid right jab. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from dos Anjos. Lauzon tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Lauzon avoided dos Anjos. dos Anjos counters a left jab with a lightning fast couple of jabs and a left cross. Lauzon feints left and tries to get dos Anjos to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Lauzon gets dos Anjos with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. There's a takedown attempt from dos Anjos. Lauzon cannot stop the takedown, and only catches dos Anjos in half guard. dos Anjos reaches over and tries to lock Lauzon in an arm triangle. Lauzon defends it well. Lauzon tries to ensnare dos Anjos in a guillotine. dos Anjos stops Lauzon from applying it. dos Anjos reaches over and tries to lock Lauzon in an arm triangle. dos Anjos gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Lauzon is still trying to fight out of it! No! Lauzon manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. Lauzon uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. dos Anjos seizes the opportunity, Lauzon was too slow and gets caught in side control. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. In side control, dos Anjos begins working to get a mount. He easily gets the mount. dos Anjos tries to set up Lauzon for an armbar. The armbar is locked in, but Lauzon survives because the round ends! The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to dos Anjos.

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

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Rafael dos Anjos!

Heavyweight Bout: Fabricio Werdum vs. Ben Rothwell

Round 1

Round one begins! Rothwell keeps his cool as Werdum throws a feint to the left. A nice combination fails to land, allowing Rothwell to hit back with a solid left jab. A left hand misses, allowing Werdum to counter with a right kick to the thigh. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Werdum. Rothwell stuffs the takedown attempt. Rothwell comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Werdum. Rothwell can't get near enough to engage, Werdum uses strikes to keep him out of range. Werdum is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. A nice one-two combination doesn't trouble Rothwell, who covered up well. Rothwell comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Werdum. Werdum is pulled into a grapple. Rothwell is trying to push Werdum so that his back is up against the cage. Rothwell achieves it, pinning Werdum to the cage. Werdum is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Rothwell tries to throw an elbow, but Werdum takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Rothwell ends up backed against the cage instead.

Werdum looks for a trip takedown. Werdum can't get the takedown, but does get behind Rothwell when he attempts to wriggle free. Rothwell tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. The time runs out on round one. That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Rothwell, 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Rothwell is looking to stand and strike in this round. A straight left fails to land and Werdum is able to fire back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. Ben Rothwell looks very tired out there. Werdum comes in closer, looking to clinch with Rothwell. Rothwell finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Rothwell tries an elbow strike over the Muay Thai clinch, but it doesn't connect. Werdum can't maintain his hold, and Rothwell wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch. Werdum looks for a trip takedown. Werdum can't get the takedown, Rothwell defended it well. Rothwell tries to uses a whizzer to turn Werdum, but is blocked from doing so. With control of the clinch, Werdum tries to complete a takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Rothwell blocked Werdum. Ben Rothwell looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Werdum attempts to wrestle Rothwell to the ground. Werdum can't get the takedown, Rothwell defended it well. Fabricio Werdum is looking really tired. Rothwell tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. From the grapple, Werdum tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Rothwell is alert and smothers them quickly. Clinched with Rothwell, Werdum looks to try and take him down. Rothwell blocks the takedown attempt. Fabricio Werdum looks very, very tired. A whizzer almost allows Rothwell to create enough space to get free, but Werdum shuts that opportunity down. With control of the clinch, Werdum tries to complete a takedown. Rothwell blocks the takedown attempt. Rothwell tries to uses a whizzer to turn Werdum, but is blocked from doing so. Rothwell smothers Werdum when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. Ben Rothwell looks like he is completely out of gas. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Werdum.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Rothwell moves out of range of a flurry of punches. Werdum counters a left jab by hitting a series of quick lefts. The gas tank looks empty on Fabricio Werdum. They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. Going toe-to-toe, both fighters start exchanging close range strikes! Getting the better of the exchange, Werdum hits a right hook, knocking Rothwell out cold!

Fabricio 'Vai Cavalo' Werdum takes the win by Knock Out!

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki vs. Rani Yahia

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Hioki fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Yahya. Hioki looks to be trying to close the distance between them. They start grappling, Yahya looks happy to engage Hioki at close quarters. Hioki tries to wrestle Yahya backward and up against the cage. He does so, and now has Yahya pinned to the cage. Yahya is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. Hioki pins Yahya up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. Yahya is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute. Hioki catches Yahya with a knee strike to the thigh, then does it again almost immediately. Yahya is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. Hioki tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Yahya reverses so that he is the one in control. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. The two fighters start grappling for control. Clinched with Hioki, Yahya looks to try and take him down. The takedown is completed, Hioki is on his back and pulls guard. Yahya looks to get past the guard. Yahya isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Hioki uses his legs to push Yahya back, and tries to scramble for position. The time runs out on round one. That round goes to Hioki, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Hioki slips past a left jab and fires back with a kick to the ribs. Yahya shoots in, looking for a takedown. Hioki sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Yahya up close into a clinch. Hioki tries to wrestle Yahya backward and up against the cage. He does so, and now has Yahya pinned to the cage. Hioki smothers Yahya against the cage, then hits him with two elbow strikes to the cheek. Hioki looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Yahya fights it every inch of the way. Hioki hits two knee strikes to the thigh. Hioki tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Yahya isn't allowing it. Out of the blue, Yahya finds a way to slap on a guillotine, and is able to take Hioki down with it! A guillotine choke is applied; Hioki isn't tapping out though! It looks like Hioki must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. The hold is released, Yahya realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. Yahya raises his legs and tries to get Hioki into a triangle choke. Hioki pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. Hioki smothers Yahya with his body by pushing forward and down. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I have to give that round to Hioki, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

We are back underway! A left hand misses, allowing Hioki to counter with a straight left. Yahya comes in, looking for a quick takedown. A counter left catches Yahya above the eye. Yahya slips out of the way of a body kick. Yahya springs forward, trying to surprise Hioki and grab one of his legs! Yahya can't grab hold of anything, Hioki is too quick. The attempt leaves Yahya on his back. Yahya pulls Hioki into half guard after catching a kick. Hatsu Hioki is looking really tired. Yahya keeps Hioki, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard. Yahya tries to pull Hioki into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. Hioki pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. Yahya struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. Hioki begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Yahya keeps Hioki in guard. Yahya raises his legs and tries to get Hioki into a triangle choke. Hioki blocks the attempt. Hioki wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard. Yahya tries to ensnare Hioki in a triangle. Hioki doesn't let Yahya get it. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Yahya 10-9.

The official scores are being reported now. The judges have given 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Hatsu Hioki!

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley

Round 1

There´s the opening bell! An errant jab sets MacDonald up to counter-strike with a stinging leg kick. A jab misses, allowing MacDonald to counter-strike with a jab. Woodley comes in, looking for a quick takedown. MacDonald tries to step away from the takedown. A left jab misses and Woodley counters with a crisp left hand punch. Woodley waits for MacDonald to step in, then he dives forward and hits a single leg. In guard, Woodley begins working to pass to side control. Round one ends as time expires. I think Woodley took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There´s the bell for the start of the round! Woodley shoots in for a takedown. MacDonald gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. MacDonald grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Woodley into a triangle choke. Woodley blocks the triangle attempt. MacDonald bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. The scramble results in MacDonald being on his back with Woodley in side control. MacDonald is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Woodley tries to flatten MacDonald out for a rear naked choke. MacDonald does well to roll over and spin out, ending up in his opponent´s guard. Woodley secures an arm and tries to ensnare MacDonald in a triangle. MacDonald defends well against it. Woodley brings his legs up and tries to lock MacDonald in a triangle choke. MacDonald pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I have to give that round to Woodley, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

There´s the bell for the start of the round! Several big right hands miss, setting Woodley up to counter-strike with a nice left hand. Woodley throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Woodley. Woodley gets a single leg takedown! MacDonald pulls guard off it. MacDonald uses his legs to push Woodley back, and tries to scramble for position. Woodley seizes the opportunity, MacDonald was too slow and gets caught in side control. MacDonald attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine. MacDonald cannot get it applied. MacDonald is in increasing trouble, as Woodley gets both hooks in. Woodley, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. MacDonald doesn´t allow the arm to go under his chin. Breathing very hard, Woodley is looking ragged. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. I´d say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Woodley.

The judges' scores are now being announced. All three judges score the contest as 30-27.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Tyron Woodley!

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva

Round 1

There's the opening bell! From the missed strikes they clinch. Velasquez is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage. Velasquez can't move Silva at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Silva is looking to muscle Velasquez back against the cage. He does so, and now has Velasquez pinned to the cage. With Velasquez stuck against the cage, Silva tries to complete a takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Velasquez blocked it and then turns it so that Silva is the one against the cage. With the cage trapping Silva, Velasquez gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Silva digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Velasquez uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. Silva shows stubborn resistance and Velasquez cannot complete the takedown. Silva tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. With Silva stuck against the cage, Velasquez gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. Silva digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Silva turns Velasquez slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. Velasquez uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. Silva keeps his composure, and Velasquez cannot get past his takedown defence. Silva tries to get clear of the grapple, but Velasquez holds him in place. Round one ends as time expires. Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised. Incredibly close round, but Velasquez came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Velasquez throws a barrage of big right hands after using a feint to trick Silva into committing to a strike, but he moves out of range just in time. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Velasquez. Silva tries to hook a guillotine as Velasquez comes in. The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. He has the takedown! Silva pulls guard. Velasquez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He eventually passes, but only into half guard. Velasquez throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. In half guard, Velasquez begins working to get side control. Half guard proves to be no trouble for Velasquez, who passes to side control with ease. Velasquez begins trying to get himself into a mount. He doesn't get the mount, but only because Silva rolled over and gave up his back instead. Velasquez successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Velasquez tries to finish Silva off with a rear naked choke. Silva doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Silva tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. With both hooks in, Velasquez tries to flatten Silva out for the rear naked choke. Silva fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Velasquez maintains his hooks, despite Silva trying to break them. Velasquez pounds away, Silva is barely able to offer any defence at all! The referee pulls Velasquez away, stopping the match!

The winner, by TKO, And still the UFC Heavyweight champion of the world Cain Velasquez!

UFC 175: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 - Results

Attendence: 20,137

Gate: $5,034,250

PPV: 3,184,818 buys for revenue of $19,108,908

Critical Rating: Averege

Commercial Rating: Poor

Main Event

Heavyweight Championship Bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Silva - Cain Velasquez win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:18 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley - Tyron Woodley win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Hatsu Hioki vs. Rani Yahia - Hatsu Hioki win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Fabricio Werdum vs. Ben Rothwell - Fabricio Werdum win by KO (Punch) in 1:29 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Joe Lauzon - Rafael Dos Anjos win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Hector Lombard vs. Mark Munoz - Hector Lombard win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Cole Miller vs. Charles Oliveira - Charles Oliveira win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Pat Barry vs. Sergei Kharitonov - Sergei Kharitonov win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:01 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Jeff Curran vs. Mitch Gagnon - Jeff Curran win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Mike Chiesa vs. Abel Trujillo - Abel Trujillo win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Leonard Garcia vs. Marcos Vinicius Borges - Leonard Garcia win by KO (Head Kick) in 1:24 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Ryan Couture vs. Vinc Pichel - Vinc Pichel win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Sergei Kharitonov vs. Pat Barry

KO of the Night: Fabricio Werdum

Submission of the Night: Sergei Kharitonov

Post Fight

- Dana confirmed that Hatsu Hioki will be the next challenger in the Featherweight Division.

- Dana confirmed Rafael dos Anjos in the fight for title shot in the Lightweight Division.

- Dana said the next opponent for Cain Velasquez is not yet defined, and that UFC 180 will have fights that will define the next opponent champion.

- Dana Tyron Woodley said he is in the TOP 10 Welterweight Division with this win.

- Quoted Velasquez, Junior Dos Santos, Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir such as possible next opponents.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · March 1, 2013

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team Mir

EPISODE 2

In the previous episode, Team Lesnar begins well winning both fights, Bobby Brents and Bobby Lashley are sorted for next phase.

After the training of the teams the teams went to pick fights, and Brock Lesnar chose...

Chris Birchler (2-1) VS. Bryan Humes (7-2)

Round 1

A leg kick misses badly, giving Humes an opening to score with two hard right hands! Birchler gets hit with a barrage of big right hands that put him down! Humes knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Birchler, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Humes pounds away, Birchler is barely able to offer any defence at all! The referee jumps in and saves Birchler from taking any more shots!

The winner and advance to quarterfinals is... Brian Humes.

First Team Mir's victory in the competition they have control again.

The teams returned to training, Brock Lesnar asked for his fighters not to be beat. Coach Frank Mir met with his fighters to pick fights.

In the gym for the announcement of the fights Frank Mir chooses ...

Devin Cole (21-11-1) VS. David Oliva (8-1)

Round 1

The fight begins! With underhooks giving him solid control over Cole, Oliva looks for a takedown. Cole stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

There´s the bell for the start of the round! Olive chooses to shoot in on Cole. Olive uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Cole to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to avoid the takedown. Round two ends as time expires.

Let's have a third round.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Olive shoots in, looking for a takedown. Cole tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Cole is left on his back pulling guard. Oliva tries to ensnare Cole in a kimura. Olive gets a kimura fully applied! Shockingle, Oliva loses it! Cole pops his arm, free and has somehow survived! Oliva tries to lock Cole into an armbar. Cole gets caught in an armbar! It´s in deep! Shockingle, Oliva loses it! Cole pops his arm, free and has somehow survived! We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

The winner by unanimous decision, and advance to quarterfinals is... David Oliva.

Team Lesnar back in control.

rodrigoviolim · March 1, 2013

UFC 176: Nogueira vs. Hunt - Press Conference

- Nogueira is excited to fight again in Japan

- Says Fedor is excited to fight for the Japanese fans and wants to get back in shape as in the times of Pride.

- Alistair Overeem wants to win back the TOP 10 of the Heavyweight Division.

- Mark Hunt defeated Nogueira says he should be among the top 5 of the division.

- Dana White said the two fights between Heavyweights will be very important to define future fights.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

All fighters have managed to make the weight.

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (35-8-1-1 NC) vs. Mark Hunt (10-8)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko (34-5) vs. Alistair Overeem (36-13)

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi (35-9-1 NC) vs. Michael Johnson (13-7)

Welterweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai (39-12-2) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (17-4-1-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio Shogun (21-9) vs. Gilbert Yvel (39-16-1-1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya (18-10-1) vs. Erik Koch (14-2)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-8-2) vs. Rodrigo Damm (11-6)

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki (25-12-2-1 NC) vs. Bobby Voelker (25-9)

Bantamweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar (26-10) vs. Issei Tamura (8-3)

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie (6-2) vs. Ryan Bigler (9-5)

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki (14-5-3) vs. Frank Baca (17-1)

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Hanazawa (20-13-5) vs. Chang Hyun Kim (17-7)

rodrigoviolim · March 2, 2013

UFC 176: Nogueira vs. Hunt - Play by Play

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Erik Koch

Round 1

Round one begins! Takaya counters a weak right kick with a nice left hand. Koch uses a smart combination to get Takaya to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Koch. Takaya cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Koch smothers Takaya with his body by pushing forward and down. Koch starts trying to work to get past the guard. Takaya works some separation, and Koch ends up standing looking down at him. On his back, Takaya watches as Koch comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. Koch dives in, but Takaya pushes him away and starts to scramble. Koch ends up in guard. Time slips away as Koch successfully keeps Takaya stuck against the ground.

Koch attempts to pass guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Koch, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Between rounds, his corner told Takaya to be aggressive and really let his hands go. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. Koch tries to wrestle Takaya backward and up against the cage. He does so, and now has Takaya pinned to the cage. Showing good control, Koch keeps Takaya stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for about sixty seconds. Takaya takes a sharp stomp to the foot. Koch hits Takaya, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. With Takaya stuck against the cage, Koch gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. Takaya digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Takaya tries to uses a whizzer to turn Koch, but is blocked from doing so. With the cage trapping Takaya, Koch gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Koch tries hard but cannot get Takaya off of his feet. Takaya turns Koch slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. Koch has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Takaya down. Takaya digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Takaya turns Koch slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. With the cage trapping Takaya, Koch gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Takaya shows stubborn resistance and Koch cannot complete the takedown. The time is up, and that's the end of round two. I think Koch took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

Round three begins! Koch avoids a jab and scores with a nice left hand. Koch quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Moving in closer, Koch looks like he may want to try and clinch with Takaya. Takaya tries to counter Koch with a huge right hand, but it doesn't hit the target. Koch uses a smart combination to get Takaya to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Koch gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! Koch counters a wayward left jab with a right body kick. Koch is getting in closer to Takaya, perhaps looking for a clinch. Koch slips past a jab and scores with a sharp kick to the shin. Erik Koch looks very tired out there. Koch throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Takaya covers up well. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Koch.

The judges' scores are now being announced. All three judges give a score of 30-27.

Making Erik Koch the winner by unanimous decision!

Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio Shogun vs. Gilbert Yvel

Round 1

And here we go! Shogun feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Yvel only just able to evade them. A feint tricks Yvel into dropping his hands lower, and he is almost caught out by a quick head kick. Shogun feints throwing a jab. Yvel avoids a quick jab and hits a left. Yvel steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Shogun quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. A straight left from Yvel fails to land. Not letting up, Shogun quickly steps in closer to attack Yvel. Shogun looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Yvel uses a right hook to the body, but misses.

Shogun looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Good head movement allows Yvel to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. Stepping back, Yvel creates a bit of distance. Shogun stings Yvel with a pair of jabs and a big right hook. The time runs out on round one. Boos echo around the arena after that round produced little in the way of entertainment. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Shogun.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Moving forward, Shogun counters a series of wayward big punches with a pair of nice shots to the body. Yvel counters a right kick to the body by hitting a jab. Yvel hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. Shogun comes in closer, looking to clinch with Yvel. Shogun ends up grabbing Yvel in a Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Shogun hits a big elbow to the face of Yvel. Yvel tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. From the Muay Thai clinch, Yvel eats a big elbow. Yvel has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. Shogun holds the clinch despite Yvel struggling to get free. Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shogun blasts Yvel with a big knee to the face! Yvel falls to the ground, out cold!

The winner, by Knock Out; Mauricio Rua!

Welterweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai vs. Dong Hyun Kim

Round 1

We are underway! A feint sets up Sakurai to try a spinning back kick, but Kim evades it. Kim feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Sakurai avoids it. Sakurai looks to be trying to close the distance between them. The two fighters start grappling for control. Sakurai is trying to lock Kim into a Muay Thai clinch. Sakurai can't get it, and Kim muscles his way into a better position. Kim is trying to muscle Sakurai up against the cage. Kim tries to use dirty boxing against Sakurai, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. Unable to break free, Sakurai is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about thirty seconds.

With Sakurai stuck against the cage, Kim tries to set up a judo-style throw. An outside leg trip sweeps Sakurai down to the ground, where he is left on his back pulling guard! Sakurai secures an arm and tries to ensnare Kim in a triangle. Kim blocks the triangle attempt. Sakurai raises his legs and tries to get Kim into a triangle choke. Kim defends well against it. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kim.

Round 2

We are back underway! A feint sets up a right head kick attempt from Sakurai, but Kim moves out of range at the last moment. Kim steps back to avoid a one-two combination. An attempted spinning back fist is well off target and sets up Kim to counter with a crisp jab. Moving in closer, Sakurai looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. A right cross misses, giving Kim the perfect angle to counter-strike with a solid punch. A right cross misses, giving Kim the perfect angle to counter-strike with a punch. In the pocket, Kim tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Sakurai covers up. Slipping past a one-two combination, Kim counters with a clean punch. Dodging to one side, Kim counters an attempted knock out punch with a big kick to the outside of the left thigh. Working from in the pocket, Kim catches Sakurai with a solid right jab. Kim dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a series of quick, sharp punches. Kim catches Sakurai with a couple of body shots. Sakurai eats a left hand and it sends him down! Sakurai recovers very quickly though, and gets ready to defend himself off his back. On his back, Sakurai can't do much to stop a kick to the leg. Sakurai makes Kim step back with an up-kick. Sakurai takes a kick to the legs. Kim tries to secure a ground position. Sakurai is unable to prevent Kim from getting side control. Round two ends as time expires. That round belonged to Kim to the tune of 10-8.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! It sounded like his corner told Sakurai to go after Kim and look to finish it. A right jab misses, giving Sakurai the chance to hit back with an enormous right hook, Kim is out before he hits the ground!

Hayato 'Mach' Sakurai takes the win by Knock Out!

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Michael Johnson

Round 1

We are underway! Gomi steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Johnson goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Gomi to cover up, then shoots in. A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Johnson is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. Johnson cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control. Johnson attempts to secure an arm. Gomi defends it. Gomi hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Gomi was moving too much. Johnson keeps Gomi from getting behind him. Gomi blocks an attempt to pull guard. Gomi starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Johnson. Johnson tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. Johnson cannot get it applied. Johnson tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. Gomi defends it easily. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Gomi, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Johnson avoids a jab and scores with a nice left hand. Gomi comes in closer, looking to clinch with Johnson. Gomi cannot get close enough to the elusive Johnson to clinch. Gomi uses a smart combination to get Johnson to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Time slips away as Gomi successfully keeps Johnson stuck against the ground. Johnson tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. Gomi almost falls victim to a kimura, but in the end settles for being swept into side control. In side control, Johnson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gomi guessing. Johnson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Johnson starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. I have to give that round to Gomi, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

Round three begins! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Gomi telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. From the grapple, Johnson tries to pick Gomi up on his shoulder for a slam. Johnson gets it! Gomi manages to pull guard upon impact. Johnson attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Johnson blocks an attempted sweep. Johnson starts trying to work to get past the guard. Johnson blocks Gomi as he tries a sweep from the guard. Johnson throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Johnson begins trying to pass the guard. Johnson struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Gomi manages to scoot them both backward until they are against the cage. Gomi stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Johnson who remains in control. Johnson has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Gomi to the ground. The takedown doesn't work, Gomi blocked it and then turns it so that Johnson is the one against the cage. Gomi has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Johnson down. Johnson shows stubborn resistance and Gomi cannot complete the takedown. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. I think Johnson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

Making Takanori Gomi the winner by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Alistair Overeem

Round 1

Round one begins! Emelianenko slams a crisp left into the gloves of Overeem, but can't follow up. Overeem looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Overeem eats a stiff counter left hand and almost goes down! Emelianenko steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Overeem slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Overeem backs away from Emelianenko, creating some space between them. Suddenly, Overeem dives forward and tries to grab a leg! The attempt is unsuccessful, Emelianenko easily dodges. Suddenly, Overeem dives forward and tries to grab a leg! Overeem can't grab hold of anything, Emelianenko is too quick. The time is up, and that's the end of round one. I have to give that round to Emelianenko, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Suddenly, Overeem dives forward and tries to grab a leg! Emelianenko avoids the dive, keeping his legs out of range. Overeem comes in closer, looking to clinch with Emelianenko. Strikes from Emelianenko keep Overeem from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. Overeem shoots in, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt. Overeem comes in closer, looking to clinch with Emelianenko. Emelianenko is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Overeem hits a vicious knee to the face! Emelianenko crumples to the ground, out cold!

The winner, by Knock Out, is Alistair Overeem!

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Mark Hunt

Round 1

Round one begins! Nogueira grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, but Hunt stuffs it. Hunt comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Nogueira counters with a left jab that catches Hunt hard. Nogueira avoids a right kick to the body and hits a crisp left hand punch. Hunt looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nogueira. Nogueira uses head movement to avoid an enormous close-range knock out punch. Moving in closer, Nogueira looks like he may want to wrestle Hunt. Nogueira grabs Hunt and pulls him into a grapple. Nogueira attempts to wrestle Hunt to the ground. The takedown doesn't work, Hunt defended it well. Nogueira is looking to muscle Hunt back against the cage. Nogueira can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Hunt is trying to push Nogueira so that his back is up against the cage. Nogueira ends up backed against the cage. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. That round goes to Nogueira, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Between rounds, his corner told Nogueira to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. Hunt darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Nogueira to commit to throwing a strike. Breathing very hard, Mark Hunt is looking ragged. Hunt is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Nogueira loses the Muay Thai clinch as Hunt uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead. Nogueira is trying to push Hunt so that his back is up against the cage. Mark Hunt looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Hunt throws a barrage of big rights but Nogueira is quick to move out of range. Moving in closer, Nogueira looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Nogueira comes in closer, looking to clinch with Hunt. Hunt finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. From the clinch, Nogueira drives a brutal elbow to the side of the head. Hunt uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position. Hunt uses his wrestling to smother Nogueira and stop him from using any dirty boxing. Nogueira gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. Mark Hunt looks like he is completely out of gas. Round two ends as time expires. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Nogueira.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! Moving forward, Nogueira counters a series of wayward big punches with a jab. Hunt throws a barrage of big rights but Nogueira is quick to move out of range. Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. Nogueira is trying to muscle Hunt up against the cage. Hunt doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple. Breathing very hard, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is looking ragged. Nogueira uses a nice jab. Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Nogueira wants to wrestle Hunt. Nogueira is aiming to get Hunt into a Muay Thai clinch. Nogueira can't get it though, and Hunt is able to get free. Although visibly tired, Nogueira looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Nogueira throws a left jab but Hunt avoids it. An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Going toe-to-toe, both fighters start exchanging close range strikes! Nogueira hits the best punch of the exchange, a solid right hand to the jaw. Time expires and we come to the end of round three. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nogueira.

Round 4

We are back underway! A barrage of punches miss and Nogueira strikes back with a kick to the inside of the left leg. From the looks of things, I don't think Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has much energy left. Nogueira tries for a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range. Nogueira side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a crisp left hand punch. A left jab misses and Nogueira strikes back with a jab. There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Nogueira. Hunt sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Nogueira down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Hunt fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Nogueira getting to his feet. Using his wrestling skills, Hunt is trying to push Nogueira up against the cage. He does so, and now has Nogueira pinned to the cage. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks exhausted. Good head movement allows Nogueira to roll past an attempted knock out punch and hit a sequence of quick punches. Working from in the pocket, Nogueira scores with a series of quick jabs. The time runs out on round four. That round goes to Nogueira, 10-9 on my card. Hunt is already up and pacing around, psyching himself up for the final round.

Round 5

There's the bell and round number five begins! Nogueira avoids a right kick to the body and hits a stinging left jab. Nogueira throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Hunt. Nogueira can't get past the sprawl of Hunt, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Hunt unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Nogueira. Hunt pounds away on the body and side of the head, Nogueira struggles to deal with them. Hunt fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Nogueira getting to his feet. Nogueira catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but it is blocked. A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Nogueira.

Hunt sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Nogueira can't get the takedown, Hunt was too quick to back away. Despite being tired, Hunt looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nogueira. Hunt is now standing in the pocket. Nogueira, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, but Hunt is able to stuff it. Hunt throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Nogueira covers up well. Nogueira, who looks drained, comes in looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. Hunt sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Nogueira down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. That round goes to Hunt, 10-9 on my card.

The judges' scores are now being announced. All three judges have given 49-46.

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Antonio 'Minotauro' Rodrigo Nogueira!

UFC 176: Nogueira vs. Hunt - Results

Attendence: 4,418

Gate: $441,800

PPV: 986,296 buys for revenue of $5,917,776

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Fantastic

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Mark Hunt - Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Alistair Overeem - Alistair Overeem win by KO (Knee) in 3:45 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Takanori Gomi vs. Michael Johnson - Takanori Gomi win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Hayato Sakurai vs. Dong Hyun Kim - Hayato Sakurai win by KO (Punch) in 0:48 of Round 3.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio Shogun vs. Gilbert Yvel - Mauricio Shogun win by KO (Knee) in 3:42 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Hiroyuki Takaya vs. Erik Koch - Erik Koch win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Rodrigo Damm - Tatsuya Kawajiri win by TKO (Strikes) in

Welterweight Bout: Kazuo Misaki vs. Bobby Voelker - Kazuo Misaki win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Ivan Menjivar vs. Issei Tamura - Issei Tamura win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Roger Gracie vs. Ryan Bigler - Ryan Bigler win by KO (Punch) in 2:40 of Round 1.

Flyweight Bout: Ryuichi Miki vs. Frank Baca - Frank Baca win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Daisuke Hanazawa vs. Chang Hyun Kim - Chang Hyun Kim win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:46 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Ryan Bigler vs. Roger Gracie

KO of the Night: Mauricio Shogun

Submission of the Night: Chang Hyun Kim

Post Fight

- Dana White put Minotauro Nogueira as one of the TOP 5 in the Heavyweight Division.

- Minotauro Nogueira thanked the support of the Japanese and said go get the belt Wed.

- Fedor said he'll think about retiring.

- Dana White said he still does not know if Fedor will be cut.

- Overeem said he is back and wants Nogueira in his next fight.

- Gomi wants to face an TOP 10 in the Lightweight Division.

End of Post Fight.

rodrigoviolim · March 2, 2013

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team Mir

EPISODE 3

In the previous episode of The Ultimate Fighter. Bryan Humes got the first win for Team Mir, but in another fight David Oliva return the choice of choices for Team Lesnar. And today we know that two more fighters will qualify.

Rich Hale (21-4-1) VS. Miguel Gilbert (0-0)

Round 1

There´s the opening bell! Gilbert tries to take Hale down. Hale cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Gilbert tries to ensnare Hale in an arm triangle. Hale defends himself well and is in no danger. Hale reaches over and tries to lock Gilbert in a guillotine. Gilbert pulls free before the guillotine can be applied. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

Round two begins! Gilbert tries to take Hale down. The takedown is successful, Hale pulls guard. Hale attempts a triangle choke on Gilbert from the bottom of the guard. Gilbert defends well against it. Round two is brought to an end as tim runs out.

The winner and advance to quarterfinals is...Miguel Gilbert

The Newcomer Michael Gilbert is the winner, and Team Mir takes control of the fights.

In flashes of episodes Dana White told "The MMA is incredible, brought to participate in TUF champion of a competitor (Bellator) and he loses to a guy if no cartel in the fight."

After the training was time for Frank Mir to decide who will fight and the choice was ...

Azunna Anyanwu (5-1) VS. Cody East (4-2)

Round 1

The fight begins! A left hand misses, allowing Anyanwu to counter with a sharp kick to the shin. Anyanwu counters a left jab with a jab. A jab misses, allowing Anyanwu to counter-strike with a quick series of punches. Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

Round two begins! Anyanwu counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a flurry of quick punches to sting East. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

The winner and advance to quarterfinals is...Azunna Anyanwu

Team Mir gets two wins today, we will know in the next episode the last two classified for next stage.

rodrigoviolim · March 3, 2013

UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Koscheck - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping vs. Jake Shields

Round 1

Round one begins! Shields avoids a jab. After a flurry of punches miss, Bisping is able to strike back with a solid left. Bisping is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. A left jab misses, giving Bisping the chance to hit back with a hard right kick across the side. Shields slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range. Shields sees a right kick coming and so moves forward to strike with a stinging jab. Bisping shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. From the pocket, Shields shoots in for a double leg. Bisping sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Shields down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Shields doesn't let Bisping roll him onto his back. Taking advantage of a pause, Shields stands up. Bisping looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Shields. Shields tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Bisping defended it well. Moving in closer, Bisping looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. He gets into range. Shields uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. Bisping is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Shields tries to counter with a takedown, but Bisping defended it well. The time runs out on round one. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Bisping.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Bisping throws a barrage of big right hands but Shields moves out of range. Shields chooses to shoot in on Bisping. Bisping tries to avoid Shields. The takedown doesn't work, Bisping saw it coming and got out of range. Moving in closer, Bisping looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Shields lets Bisping get closer. Showing good footwork and reactions, Shields avoids a body kick. Dodging to one side, Bisping counters an attempted knock out punch with a barrage of big rights, knocking Shields down! Bisping senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Shields shows great instincts, pulling half guard to put a halt to the shower of punches. In half guard, Bisping throws a couple of punches designed to keep Shields guessing. Bisping blocks Shields as he tries a sweep from half guard. Shields keeps Bisping, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard. Shields bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. As the scramble begins, Shields sees that Bisping has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. Shields misses the chance to secure the leg and ends up on the bottom with Bisping in side control. Bisping throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Bisping relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing. Bisping comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Shields now has Bisping standing in the pocket. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. That round goes to Bisping, 10-9 on my card. His corner are pumping him up with encouragement, and Shields looks ready to come out and go for broke.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Shields counters a wayward low right kick with a left. A left hand misses, allowing Shields to counter with a flurry of quick punches to sting Bisping. There's a takedown attempt from Shields. Bisping attempts to avoid Shields as he shoots in. Shields can't get the takedown, Bisping was too quick to back away. Shields steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Time slips away as Bisping doesn't press Shields, allowing him to circle. Shields is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Bisping. Bisping keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Shields. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Bisping pulling guard. Michael Bisping doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Shields looks to pass guard and get side control. Shields passes to side control with ease. Shields starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Bisping. He takes the back! Shields tries to get Bisping locked in a rear naked choke. The rear naked choke is fully applied, but Shields can't claim the submission because the round ends right then! Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. I have to give that round to Shields, but only a 10-9.

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

Making Michael 'The Count' Bisping the winner by unanimous decision!

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rashad Evans vs. Renato Sobral

Round 1

Round one begins! Evans counters an errant left jab with several big right hands, putting Sobral down, dazed! Moving quickly, Evans secures mount! Evans pounds away on Sobral with elbow strikes, landing several good shots in the process. Evans pounds away from the mount, and Sobral is in serious trouble! Sobral turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! Sobral is in increasing trouble, as Evans gets both hooks in. With both hooks in, Evans tries to flatten Sobral out for the rear naked choke. Sobral stops Evans from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Sobral improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. Evans gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. Evans, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Sobral doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Evans maintains his hooks, despite Sobral trying to break them. Evans attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Sobral stops Evans from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Sobral struggles against Evans and manages to free himself from the hooks. Sobral is in huge trouble now, as Evans successfully gets both hooks in. With both hooks in, Evans tries to flatten Sobral out for the rear naked choke. Sobral stops Evans from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Sobral manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Evans on his back. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. Awesome round of action. I think Evans took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Sobral sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Evans is able to defend against it. A straight left by Sobral keeps Evans from advancing. Sobral feints an attack, keeping Evans on his toes. Sobral is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Sobral comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. Sobral doesn't get the takedown, Evans saw it coming and was equal to it. Evans counters a left jab by hitting a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut. Sobral throws a looping punch, but Evans avoids it. Evans looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Sobral. Sobral keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch. Sobral uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Evans to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobral can't get past the sprawl of Evans, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Evans pounds away on the turtled up Sobral, landing several great shots that rock Sobral! Rashad Evans doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Time expires and we come to the end of round two. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Evans.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Sobral tries for a left jab but Evans moves out of range. Renato Sobral doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Sobral keeps his cool as Evans throws a feint to the left. Evans moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a series of quick lefts. Sobral throws a feint. There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Evans. Sobral tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. Sobral cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Evans in half guard. Evans attempts a kimura. Sobral blocks it. Sobral attempts to secure an arm. An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Evans has to tap out!

The winner, by submission, is Renato 'Babalu' Sobral!

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Tara Larosa vs. Ronda Rousey

Round 1

The fight begins! Rousey counters a left jab by hitting a scorchingly fast combination. From the missed strikes they clinch. With Larosa in his grasp, Rousey tries to set up a judo-style throw. Rousey uses a nice inside leg trip and Larosa is forced to pull guard! Rousey is trying to pass guard. Larosa comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Rousey in guard. Larosa grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Rousey from the bottom of the guard. Rousey defends well against it. Larosa attempts to lock on a triangle choke. The triangle is deeply applied, Rousey has to tap before he is put to sleep!

By submission, the winner, and still UFC Women´s Bantamweight Champion of the world Tara Larosa!

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Nick Diaz vs. Josh Koscheck

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Diaz slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab. Diaz comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Diaz can't get past the sprawl of Koscheck, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Koscheck throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Diaz tries to step away from the takedown. Diaz avoids the takedown attempt. Diaz goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Koscheck to cover up, then shoots in. Koscheck won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage and having Diaz take his back. Grappling from behind, Diaz tries to get up onto the back of Koscheck to apply a choke. Diaz is too high on the choke attempt, and Koscheck flips him over and down to the ground. Diaz wraps Koscheck up in guard after he dived in with an attempted huge punch. Diaz cannot secure the arm. Looking to catch his breath, Koscheck is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Time expires and we come to the end of round one. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Koscheck 10-9.

Round 2

Round two begins! Diaz comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. Diaz can't get past the sprawl of Koscheck, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. Koscheck fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Diaz getting to his feet. Koscheck steps in to put some pressure on. Koscheck looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Strikes from Diaz keep Koscheck from stepping in too close. Moving in closer, Diaz looks like he may want to wrestle Koscheck. Koscheck moves in too, and they start to grapple. Diaz, controlling the grapple with Koscheck, tries to scoop him up for a slam. Koscheck doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Diaz. Koscheck looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Diaz. Standing in the pocket, Diaz chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Koscheck. Diaz can't get the takedown, Koscheck defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. Koscheck is trying to push Diaz so that his back is up against the cage. Koscheck achieves it, pinning Diaz to the cage. Nick Diaz looks very tired out there. Josh Koscheck looks very tired out there. The time runs out on round two. I have to give that round to Koscheck, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Koscheck wants to wrestle Diaz. Koscheck walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. A tired-looking Diaz throws a couple of ragged punches to get Koscheck to cover up, then tries a takedown. Diaz can't get the takedown, Koscheck defended it well. There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Koscheck. Diaz tries to avoid the takedown. Koscheck doesn't get the takedown, Diaz avoided it. Koscheck throws a barrage of big rights but Diaz is quick to move out of range. Josh Koscheck looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Looking tired, Koscheck comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Diaz. Diaz is pulled into a grapple. Nick Diaz seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Koscheck uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Diaz as they grapple. Koscheck is looking to muscle Diaz back against the cage. Koscheck does it, Diaz is stuck with his back to the cage. Josh Koscheck looks like he is completely out of gas. Koscheck shows great control, keeping Diaz pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute. Diaz is pressed up against the cage and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, until the round ends. The time is up, and that's the end of round three. I think Koscheck took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 4

There's the bell and round number four begins! Koscheck avoids a flurry of punches. Nick Diaz looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. Diaz steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. Koscheck counters an errant right jab with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Diaz down! Koscheck moves in fast, looking to lock the stunned Diaz in an armbar. Koscheck gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Diaz has to tap!

The winner, by submission; And new UFC Welterweight Champion of the world Josh Koscheck!

UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Koscheck - Results

Attendence: 7,755

Gate: $1,938,750

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Poor

Main Event

Welterweight Championship Bout: Nick Diaz vs. Josh Koscheck - Josh Koscheck win by Submission (Armbar) in 1:29 of Round 4.

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Tara Larosa vs. Ronda Rousey - Tara Larosa win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:35 of Round 1.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rashad Evans vs. Renato Sobral - Renato Sobral win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:29 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping vs. Jake Shields - Michael Bisping win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Evan Dunham vs. Gesias Cavalcante - Gesias Cavalcante win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:01 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: Eddie Wineland vs. Ian Loveland - Eddie Wineland win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:27 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee vs. David Mitchell - Court McGee win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:11 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: K.J. Noons vs. Bobby Green - Bobby Green win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Mike Pierce vs. Justin Edwards - Mike Pierce win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Brian Bowles vs. Josh Clopton - Brian Bowles win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:21 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Max Hollaway vs. Pablo Garza - Pablo Garza win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:45 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Buddy Roberts vs. Daniel Sarafian - Daniel Sarafian win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Eddie Wineland vs. Ian Loveland

KO of the Night: Pablo Garza

Submission of the Night: Tara Larosa

Post Fight

- Josh Koscheck is quite happy to finally have won the belt.

- Jake Shields confirmed it will go down to Welterweight.

- Dana White said he was impressed with the ease that Tara Larosa won Ronda Rousey.

- Michael Bisping wants a TOP 10 in his next fight.

- Dana White was impressed with the return of Renato Sobral and put him among the Top 10 at Light Heavyweight.

End of Post fight

rodrigoviolim · March 3, 2013

Bobby Green failed a drug test

Bobby Green failed a post-fight drug test after UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Kosheck and is now suspened for one year. The UFC announced the victory of Bobby Green on KJ Noons turned into a No-Contest and Green had his contract with the UFC rescinded.

wekka · March 3, 2013

Koscheck by submission!? Wow.

rodrigoviolim · March 3, 2013

Koscheck by submission!? Wow.

MMA is crazy man! hehehe

Griffo · March 3, 2013

God I hate Koscheck so much... Seeing him lose to Lawler the other day was terrific

rodrigoviolim · March 3, 2013

God I hate Koscheck so much... Seeing him lose to Lawler the other day was terrific

Koscheck also is not of my favorites, and also I was very happy when he got the Lawler, but here he is having good results.

rodrigoviolim · March 4, 2013

UFC Announces cards in May

UFC 179: Jackson vs. Davis

UFC 179: Jackson vs. Davis

Date: May 10, 2014

Venue: Staples Center

Local: Los Angeles, California, USA

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Junior Dos Santos (16-2) vs. Todd Duffee (11-2)

Bantamweight Bout: Urijah Faber (28-7) vs. Michael McDonald (17-2)

Middleweight Bout: Tim Boetsch (18-6) vs. Thales Leites (23-4)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (29-8) vs. Josh Neer (35-13-1)

Middleweight Bout: Luke Rockhold (11-3) vs. Chirs Camozzi (19-7)

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Bout: Demetrious Johnson (18-3-1) vs. John Lineker (22-6)

Lightweight Bout: Aaron Riley (33-13-1) vs. Rustam Khabilov (16-1)

Welterweight Bout: Aaron Simpson (13-5) vs. Jay Hieron (23-7)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Daniel Cormier (11-3) vs. Nick Penner (12-4)

Bantamweight Bout: George Roop (13-10-1) vs. Tyson Nam (12-5)

Welterweight Bout: Mike Stumpf (12-3) vs. Romulo Barral (3-0)

UFC on Fuel TV: Marquardt vs. Hendricks

UFC on Fuel TV: Marquardt vs. Hendricks

Date: May 17, 2014

Venue:

Main Card

Welterweight Bout: Nate Marquardt (34-12-2) vs. Johny Hendricks (16-2)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Cung Le (11-3) vs. Nik Fekete (8-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Cheick Kongo (19-9-2) vs. Lavar Johnson (19-7)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Miller (16-7) vs. Duane Ludwig (23-14)

Lightweight Bout: Jim Miller (22-6) vs. Yves Edwards (44-19-1)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Nick Catone (11-5) vs. Kito Andrews (11-3)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Miesha Tate (14-4) vs. Shayna Baszler (16-7)

Middleweight Bout: Josh Janousek (10-2) vs. Caio Magalhaes (7-1)

Flyweight Bout: Louis Gaudinot (6-3) vs. Bill Boland (6-1)

Welterweight Bout: Andre Santos (30-6) vs. Ryan Ford (21-4)

Middleweight Bout: Tom Lawlor (8-7-1 NC) vs. Adlam Amagov (10-4-1)

Featherweight Bout: Dennis Bermudez (10-5) vs. Sam Sicilia (11-3)

The Ultimate Fighter 19: Finale

The complete card will be revealed after the last episode of The Ultimate Fighter 19.

The Ultimate Fighter 19: Finale

Date: May 24, 2014

Venue: Palms Casino Resort

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

UFC 180: Lesnar vs. Mir 3

UFC 180: Lesnar vs. Mir 3

Date: May 31, 2014

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Card

Heavyweight Bout: Brock Lesnar (6-3) vs. Frank Mir (17-6)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Randy Couture (20-12) vs. Roy Nelson (20-8)

Middleweight Bout: Wanderlei Silva (35-14-1-1 NC) vs. Robbie Lawler (20-11-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (25-4) vs. Edson Barboza (12-2)

Welterweight Bout: Jason High (19-3) vs. Siyar Bahadurzada (23-5-1)

Featherweight Bout: Chad Mendes (15-3) vs. Justin Lawrence (5-1)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Amir Sadollah (7-5) vs. Marcelo Guimaraes (9-2-1)

Featherweight Bout: Jonathan Brookins (14-7) vs. Rad Martinez (15-2)

Middleweight Bout: Andrew Craig (9-2) vs. Cezar Ferreira (6-3)

Lightweight Bout: Josh Thomson (20-7-1 NC) vs. Joe Proctor (8-3)

Bantamweight Bout: Alex Caceres (9-6) vs. Dustin Pague (12-7)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ovince St.Preux (13-7) vs. Cody Donovan (9-3)

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