UFC - Global Domination

Aldenvdk · January 19, 2014

Hi guys, I thought I would try my hand at a dynasty. It won't be like other people's with huge write ups due to me not having the time for it and I suck at writing.

Currently in August 2015 (UFC 186 is coming up):

UFC Women's Flyweight: Vacant

UFC Women's Bantamweight: Ronda Rousey (9-0) (2 defenses)

UFC Flyweight: Joseph Benavidez (20-3) (1 defense)

UFC Bantamweight: Jose Aldo (26-1) (0 defenses)

UFC Featherweight: Jose Aldo (26-1) (6 defenses)

UFC Lightweight: BJ Penn (20-9-2) (x2) (1 defense)

UFC Welterweight: Johny Hendricks (17-1) (0 defenses)

UFC Middleweight: Anderson Silva (37-4) (14 defenses)

UFC Light Heavyweight: Vacant

UFC Heavyweight: Jon Jones (22-1) (0 defenses)

Upcoming:

Ronda Rousey vs Cris Cyborg (UFC 186)

Anderson Silva vs Hector Lombard (UFC 189)

Johny Hendricks vs Jake Ellenberger (UFC 189)

Jose Aldo vs Bibiano Fernandes or Tatsuya Kawajiri (TBA)

I'm currently running a huge LHW tournament for the vacant belt. http://challonge.com/UFCLHW1516

Other Notable Fights:

- Fedor vs Velasquez (UFC on Fox)

- Sergei Kharitonov vs Aleksander Emelianenko (UFC on Fox)

- Tim Kennedy vs Vitor Belfort for #1 Contender (UFC 189)

Next post I'll show Top 10 for each division.

Aldenvdk · February 1, 2014

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HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Jon Jones (22-1) - 0 Defences

2. Cain Velasquez (15-2)

3. Antonio Nogueira (37-8-1, 1NC)

4. Fedor Emelianenko (36-4)

5. Sergei Kharitonov (20-5)

6. Brock Lesnar (6-3)

7. Alistair Overeem (38-13)

8. Heath Herring (30-14, 1NC)

9. Junior Dos Santos (18-3)

10. Shane Carwin (12-2)

Other notables: Josh Barnett (#11, 34-7), Aleksander Emelianenko (#15, 25-7)

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LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION

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VACANT

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MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Anderson Silva (37-4) - 14 Defenses

2. Hector Lombard (35-5-1, 1NC)

3. Tim Kennedy (17-4)

4. Mark Munoz (14-4)

5. Vitor Belfort (25-11)

6. Tim Boestch (19-7)

7. Thales Leites (24-4)

8. Yushin Okami (30-8)

9. Nick Ring (15-3)

10. Mamed Khalidov (29-5-2)

Other notables: Yoel Romero (#16, 8-1), Ronaldo Souza (#17, 20-4, 1NC)

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WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Johny Hendricks (17-1) - 0 Defenses

2. Georges St. Pierre (25-3)

3. Jake Ellenberger (30-6)

4. Nick Diaz (28-9)

5. Marius Zaromskis (21-8, 1NC)

6. Josh Koscheck (19-8)

7. Paulo Thiago (16-5)

8. Carlos Condit (29-7)

9. Demian Maia (21-5)

10. Nate Marquardt (35-13-2)

Other notables: Martin Kampmann (#18, 21-7), Ben Askren (#19, 15-1)

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LIGHTWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: BJ Penn (20-9-2) - 1 Defense

2. Eddie Alvarez (25-3)

3. Shinya Aoki (35-6, 1NC)

4. Anthony Pettis (18-3)

5. Ben Henderson (21-3)

6. Takanori Gomi (36-10, 1NC)

7. Khabib Nurmagomedov (21-0)

8. Nate Diaz (19-10)

9. Evan Dunham (15-4)

10. Edson Barboza (14-2)

Other notables: Gesias Cavalcante (#18, 19-5-1, 2NC)

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FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Jose Aldo (26-1) - 6 Defenses

2. Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-7-2)

3. Patricio Freire (19-2)

4. Cub Swanson (21-5)

5. Mike Brown (28-9)

6. Joachim Hansen (25-11-1)

7. Chan Sung Jun (14-4)

8. Chad Mendes (14-2)

9. Robert Peralta (17-4, 1NC)

10. Hatsu Hioki (28-7-2)

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BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Jose Aldo (26-1) - 0 Defenses

2. Bibiano Fernandes (15-3)

3. Takeya Mizugaki (18-7-2)

4. Dominick Cruz (19-2)

5. Renan Barao (31-2, 1NC)

6. Michael McDonald (17-3)

7. Mike Easton (14-3)

8. Uriah Faber (28-7)

9. TJ Dillashaw (9-1)

10. Rony Bezerra (14-3)

Other notables: Eddie Wineland (#25, 22-9-1)

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FLYWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Joseph Benavidez (20-3) - 1 Defense

2. Rani Yahya (19-7)

3. Jussier da Silva (13-2)

4. Darrell Montague (11-3)

5. Demetrious Johnson (18-3-1)

6. Brandon Merkt (14-0)

7. Ryota Uozomi (13-3-2, 1NC)

8. Yasuhiro Urushitani (21-7-6)

9. John Dodson (15-6)

10. Pat Runez (5-1)

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WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT DIVISION

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Champion: Ronda Rousey (9-0) - 0 Defenses

2. Cristiane Justino (14-2, 1NC)

3. Sarah Kaufman (17-2)

4. Randi Miller (5-0)

5. Kyoko Takabayashi (16-4-1)

6. Rin Nakai (12-1-1)

7. Rosi Sexton (15-3)

8. Meisha Tate (14-5)

9. Hillary Williams (5-0)

10. Germaine de Randamie (5-2)

Other notables: Sarah McMann (#11, 8-1), Liz Carmouche (#12, 10-4)

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WOMENS FLYWEIGHT DIVISION

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VACANT

1. Karla Benitez (11-2, 1NC)

2. Aisling Daly (14-5)

3. Kyra Gracie (3-1)

4. Barb Honchak (10-3)

5. Zoila Gurgel (13-2)

6. Lisa Ellis-Ward (16-9)

7. Jessica Penne (11-2)

8. Tara Larosa (22-2)

9. Tsui-Jen Cunanan (1-1)

10. Valerie Letourneau (6-4)

Thank you to Chris2k for the setup.

Quick Picks:

UFC 186

Main Card

Ronda Rousey © vs Cristiane Justino

Uriah Faber vs Michael McDonald

Diego Sanchez vs Spencer Fisher

Muhammad Lawal vs Matt Hamill

Ben Askren vs Matt Brown

Preliminary Card

Gian Villante vs Lorenz Larkin

Andre Galvao vs Nick Catone

Kelly Kobold vs Taylor Stratford

Carla Esparza vs Tsui-Jen Cunanan

Jessica Eye vs Juliana Lima

Judoku1819 · February 1, 2014

Quick Picks:

UFC 186

Main Card

Ronda Rousey © vs Cristiane Justino

Uriah Faber vs Michael McDonald

Diego Sanchez vs Spencer Fisher

Muhammad Lawal vs Matt Hamill

Ben Askren vs Matt Brown

Preliminary Card

Gian Villante vs Lorenz Larkin

Andre Galvao vs Nick Catone

Kelly Kobold vs Taylor Stratford

Carla Esparza vs Tsui-Jen Cunanan

Jessica Eye vs Juliana Lima

CageRage · February 1, 2014

UFC 186

Main Card

Ronda Rousey © vs Cristiane Justino

Uriah Faber vs Michael McDonald

Diego Sanchez vs Spencer Fisher

Muhammad Lawal vs Matt Hamill

Ben Askren vs Matt Brown

Preliminary Card

Gian Villante vs Lorenz Larkin

Andre Galvao vs Nick Catone

Kelly Kobold vs Taylor Stratford

Carla Esparza vs Tsui-Jen Cunanan

Jessica Eye vs Juliana Lima

BigRedMachine · February 1, 2014

Just wondering why dose Aldo have two belts but Jones vacated the LHW

UFC 186

Main Card

Ronda Rousey © vs Cristiane Justino

Uriah Faber vs Michael McDonald

Diego Sanchez vs Spencer Fisher

Muhammad Lawal vs Matt Hamill

Ben Askren vs Matt Brown

Preliminary Card

Gian Villante vs Lorenz Larkin

Andre Galvao vs Nick Catone

Kelly Kobold vs Taylor Stratford

Carla Esparza vs Tsui-Jen Cunanan

Jessica Eye vs Juliana Lima

Judoku1819 · February 1, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BigRedMachine" data-cite="BigRedMachine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just wondering why dose Aldo have two belts but Jones vacated the LHW </div></blockquote> I was also wondering this

Aldenvdk · February 2, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BigRedMachine" data-cite="BigRedMachine" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Just wondering why dose Aldo have two belts but Jones vacated the LHW</div></blockquote> To be honest with you I have no idea why I did that. Might be because Jones' stats are ridiculous and nobody can beat him. I might have Aldo move to LW full time if he cleans BW too.

Aldenvdk · February 8, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 186: Rousey vs Justino PRELIMS Jessica Eye defeated Juliana Carneiro by TKO in 2:48 of Round 1 (Great) Tsui-Jen Cunanan defeated Carla Esparza by Unanimous Decision (Good) Taylor Stratford defeated Kelly Kobold by Knock Out in 0:38 of Round 2 (Good) Andre Galvao defeated Nick Catone by Split Decision (Average) Lorenz Larkin defeated Gian Villante by Unanimous Decision (Decent) MAIN CARD Matt Brown vs. Ben Askren <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Another match is about to begin; 'Funky' Ben Askren will take on 'The Immortal' Matt Brown in the UFC Welterweight division. >And here we go! >Askren uses a feint to get Brown off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. >Askren tries for a right body kick but Brown moves out of range. >Brown counters a wayward low right kick with a stinging left jab. >Brown drops down as if looking to shoot, then withdraws, Askren not having fallen for the fake. >Askren chooses to shoot in on Brown. >The takedown is successful, Brown pulls guard. >Brown is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Askren off of him. >Askren throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Brown tries to catch Askren with a punch, but it is not on target. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >In guard, Askren begins working to pass to side control. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Brown tries to catch Askren with a punch, but it is not on target. >Askren begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Brown tries to pull Askren in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Time slips away as Askren successfully keeps Brown stuck against the ground. >Askren is trying to pass guard. >Brown comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Askren in guard. >Brown tries to catch Askren with a punch, but it is not on target. >Round one ends as time expires. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Askren. >Round two begins! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Brown telling him to swing for the fences. >Askren avoids a huge right hand. >Askren tries for a right body kick but Brown moves out of range. >Askren avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a kick to the inside of the left leg. >An attempted body kick misses and Brown fires back with two big right hands! >Backing off, Askren looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt! >Brown throws a right high kick to try and finish the groggy Askren off, but it only glances off the forearm and the opportunity is wasted. >Moving in closer, Brown looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Brown moves into the pocket. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Askren counters with a kick to the outside of the left leg. >Matt Brown won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Brown avoids a body kick. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >There's a double leg attempt from Askren, from the pocket. >The takedown is completed, Brown is on his back and pulls guard. >Askren attempts to pass guard. >Askren struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Brown tries to pull Askren in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Askren smothers Brown with his body by pushing forward and down. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Askren starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Askren struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Brown tries to catch Askren with a punch, but it is not on target. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Askren. >We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Askren to attempt to get Brown to the floor in this round. >Askren feints rushing in, but Brown doesn't fall for it. >Askren steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Seeing a low kick coming, Brown strikes first with several heavy right hands that stun Askren! >Askren collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Matt Brown takes the victory by way of TKO! >Official Result: 'The Immortal' Matt Brown defeats 'Funky' Ben Askren (TKO (Strikes) in 1:18 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> Muhammad Lawal vs Matt Hamill <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Another match is about to begin; 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal goes up against Matt Hamill in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. >The fight begins! >Hamill avoids a tight combination. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Lawal shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Lawal gets the takedown! Hamill pulls guard. >Lawal keeps Hamill guessing with a few quick strikes. >Hamill smothers Lawal with close control, stopping him from posturing up. >Lawal attempts to pass guard. >Hamill finds his opponent too skilled, and Lawal passes guard into side control. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Stuck under side control, Hamill takes a knee to the ribs. >Lawal fires away with rights, Hamill is getting pounded. >Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Hamill is going to lose this fight! >The referee pulls Lawal away, stopping the match! >By TKO, the winner is Muhammed Lawal! >Official Result: 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal defeats Matt Hamill (TKO (Strikes) in 3:20 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.1870703.1362146513!/image/2781458762.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_600/2781458762.jpg Diego Sanchez vs Spencer Fisher <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Next up is a match in which Diego 'Dream' Sanchez fights Spencer 'The King' Fisher in the UFC Lightweight division. >Round one begins! >Sanchez avoids a jab and scores with a quick combination that ends with a scorching right cross. Fisher barely had time to cover up. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Sanchez chooses to shoot in on Fisher. >The takedown is completed, Fisher is on his back and pulls guard. >Sanchez attempts to pass guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Fisher attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Sanchez pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Sanchez tries to get into the mount position. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Fisher attempts to secure an arm. >Sanchez fends off Fisher, and doesn't give up an arm. >Sanchez begins trying to get himself into a mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Fisher attempts to secure an arm. >Sanchez defends it. >The time runs out on round one. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. >That round goes to Sanchez, 10-9 on my card. >And here we go, round two! >Fisher feints to the right, trying to draw Sanchez into throwing a strike. >Sanchez avoids a jab. >Fisher bobs and weaves, trying to get Sanchez to commit. >Fisher feints rushing in, but Sanchez doesn't fall for it. >Sanchez tries for a spinning back fist but Fisher moves out of range. >Moving in closer, Sanchez looks like he may want to try and clinch with Fisher. >Sanchez grabs Fisher and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. >Sanchez loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Fisher the opportunity to wrestle free. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Fisher the opportunity to counter with a left. >Sanchez steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Sanchez counters a wayward left jab with a body kick. >We're into the final minute of the round. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Fisher throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Sanchez steps in to put some pressure on. >The time runs out on round two. >That round goes to Sanchez, 10-9 on my card. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Fisher uses a feint to get Sanchez off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. >Sanchez counters a left jab by using a kick to the body. >Sanchez looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Fisher. >Sanchez cannot get close enough to the elusive Fisher to clinch. >Sanchez looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Fisher. >Fisher keeps himself moving out of range. >Fisher narrowly misses Sanchez with a right uppercut. >The fight slows as Sanchez sits back and allows Fisher to circle. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Fisher looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sanchez. >Sanchez now has Fisher standing in the pocket. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Sanchez is getting in closer to Fisher, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Sanchez ends up grabbing Fisher in a Muay Thai clinch. >Sanchez can't maintain his hold, and Fisher wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch. >From the grapple, Sanchez tries to pick Fisher up on his shoulder for a slam. >Sanchez has him! Slams him down! Fisher pulls guard. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The clock runs down as Fisher is being smothered against the ground by Sanchez. >Diego Sanchez looks very tired out there. >Sanchez fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Fisher tries to pull Sanchez into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. >Fisher uses the guillotine position well, sweeping Sanchez over into side control. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Sanchez. >The judges' scores are now being announced. >The judges give scores of 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Diego 'Dream' Sanchez! >Official Result: Diego 'Dream' Sanchez defeats Spencer 'The King' Fisher (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> http://www.fighthubtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/06-Diego-Sanchez.jpg Co-Main Event Uriah Faber vs Michael McDonald <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The co-main event is up next. 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber will battle Michael 'Mayday' McDonald in the UFC Bantamweight division. >Round one begins! >McDonald throws a leg kick but Faber avoids it. >McDonald counters a left jab with a clean left. >Faber steps back to avoid a left jab. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >McDonald tries for a left jab but Faber moves out of range. >Faber uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >McDonald tries to step away from the takedown. >Faber can't get the takedown, McDonald was too quick to back away. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >McDonald is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, Faber looks happy to engage McDonald in the pocket. >McDonald tries for a left jab but Faber uses head movement to avoid it. >Standing in the pocket, Faber chooses to shoot in for a double leg on McDonald. >McDonald strikes first and manages to rock Faber with a solid right hand, sending him down to the ground, stunned! >McDonald doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Faber recovers his wits quickly. >Leaping high, McDonald looks to drop a diving punch on Faber! >The right hand connects! Faber is hurt, but not out, and is aware enough to trap McDonald in guard. >McDonald throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >There's under a minute left in this round. >McDonald throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >McDonald stands and gets out of guard, but remains hovering above. >McDonald steps back and allows Faber to stand back up. >The time runs out on round one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to McDonald. >And here we go, round two! >McDonald slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the ribs. >There's a takedown attempt from Faber. >McDonald tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, McDonald saw it coming and got out of range. >Faber slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing McDonald to fire back with a kick to the ribs. >A straight left from Faber fails to land. >McDonald steps in closer to force the issue. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >McDonald looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >McDonald is surprised by a countering left jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Faber. >McDonald attempts to avoid Faber as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, McDonald saw it coming and got out of range. >There's under a minute left in this round. >McDonald is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, McDonald hits a leg kick. >Faber falls down, clutching his groin...I think the kick accidentally caught him south of the border! >The referee checks on him and gets an assurance that he will be fit to continue. >The referee gives him one minute to recover, with the fight clock stopped. >McDonald throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Faber doesn't let McDonald settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to McDonald. >Faber is already up and pacing around, psyching himself up for the final round. >And here we go, round three! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like McDonald has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. >A straight left fails to land and McDonald is able to fire back with a high kick, sending Faber crashing down to the ground, out cold! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Michael 'Mayday' McDonald! >Official Result: Michael 'Mayday' McDonald defeats 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:26 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> http://static.enlapelea.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/McDonaldMichael.jpg Main Event Ronda Rousey vs Cristiane Justino <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>It's time for the main event of the evening! Ronda Rousey squares off with Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino in the UFC Womens Bantamweight division. >The UFC Womens Bantamweight title on the line in this match. >Round one begins! >Cyborg throws a spinning heel kick but Rousey avoids it. >Cyborg counters a left jab with a nice one-two combination. >Cyborg counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Rousey down! >Rousey shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Cyborg to make a move. >Rousey is allowed to stand back up, Cyborg simply stepped away. >Rousey looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >A counter right hook catches Rousey hard, putting her down! >Rousey shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Cyborg to make a move. >Cyborg steps in to throw a punch, but takes an up-kick to the side of the stomach and retreats. >Cyborg hits a kick to the knee. >Rousey takes a kick to the legs. >Cyborg leans in and hits Rousey with a solid right hand, but doesn't get pulled down into guard. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Cyborg steps back and allows Rousey to stand back up. >Cyborg isn't drawn in by Rousey feinting to her left. >A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Rousey the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >Rousey throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Rousey can't get the takedown, Cyborg defended it well. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Cyborg counters a wayward left jab with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That was a 10-8 to Cyborg on my card, Rousey was well behind. >And here we go, round two! >Cyborg drops down as if going for a double leg, but it's just a fake. >Rousey moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Cyborg isn't drawn in by Rousey feinting to her left. >Cyborg slips past a left jab and counters with a series of big punches, putting Rousey down on the ground! >Cyborg knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Rousey, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! >Cyborg pounds away, Rousey is barely able to offer any defence at all! >The referee jumps in and saves Rousey from taking any more shots! >Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino takes the win by TKO! >Official Result: Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino defeats Ronda Rousey (TKO (Strikes) in 1:34 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> http://www.latintrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/criscyborg.jpg Attendence: 20,652 Gate: $3,097,800 PPV: 2,580,973 buys for revenue of $15,485,838 Critical Success: Decent Commercial Success: Good Bonus Fight of the Night: Cristiane Santos vs Ronda Rousey KO of the Night: Michael McDonald Submission of the Night: -- Predictions Judoku1819 - 4/10 CageRage - 8/10 BigRedMachine - 7/10</div>

Aldenvdk · February 8, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC on FOX

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Main Card

Fedor Emelianenko vs Cain Velasquez

Sergei Kharitonov vs Aleksander Emelianenko

Alexander Volkov vs Pat Barry

Alexander Schlemenko vs Francis Carmont

Preliminary Card

Rustam Khabilov vs Ryan Couture

Adlan Amigov vs Sean Pierson

Marianna Kheyfets vs Barb Honchak

Alexander Sarnavskiy vs Reza Madadi</div>

CageRage · February 8, 2014

UFC on FOX

Main Card

Fedor Emelianenko vs Cain Velasquez

Sergei Kharitonov vs Aleksander Emelianenko

Alexander Volkov vs Pat Barry

Alexander Schlemenko vs Francis Carmont

Preliminary Card

Rustam Khabilov vs Ryan Couture

Adlan Amigov vs Sean Pierson

Marianna Kheyfets vs Barb Honchak

Alexander Sarnavskiy vs Reza Madadi

Aldenvdk · February 10, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;">UFC on FOX PRELIMS Alexander Sarnavskiy defeated Reza Madadi by Submission in 3:14 of Round 3 (Decent) Marianna Kheyfets defeated Barb Honchak by Unamious Decision (Poor) Adlan Amagov defeated Sean Pierson by Unamious Decision (Average) Rustam Khabilov defeated Ryan Couture by TKO in 1:12 of Round 2 (Good) MAIN CARD Alexander Shlemenko vs Francis Carmont <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Moving on, Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko squares off with Francis 'Limitless' Carmont in the UFC Middleweight division. >Round one begins! >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >A big right hand lands, Shlemenko has to back off. >Seeing a low kick coming, Carmont strikes first with a nice jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Shlemenko to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >A dangerous flying knee strike from close range hits Carmont, sending him crashing down to the ground! >Shlemenko starts pounding away on Carmont, looking to finish him off! >Shlemenko unloads with big punches, Carmont is struggling to cope! >Shlemenko is only stopped by Carmont pulling him down into side control. >Shlemenko punches down at Carmont, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Shlemenko looks to get a mount. >Carmont keeps Shlemenko at side control, not letting the mount happen. >Carmont takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. >Shlemenko throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Carmont struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Shlemenko fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Shlemenko throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Great round, very exciting. >That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Shlemenko. >There's the bell and round number two begins! >Between rounds, his corner told Carmont to take it to Shlemenko in this round. >Shlemenko avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a left. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Carmont is looking to muscle Shlemenko back against the cage. >Carmont does it, Shlemenko is stuck with his back to the cage. >Carmont takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Using head movement, Carmont slips past a left jab and counters with a punch. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Carmont hits a stinging jab. >Shlemenko slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab. >Carmont dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a great hook to the body, knocking Shlemenko down! >Shlemenko recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Carmont to make a move. >Carmont looks to get on top of Shlemenko. >Shlemenko scoots backward as soon as Carmont comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Carmont ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. >Shlemenko punches down at Carmont, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Carmont tries to sweep Shlemenko but can't do it. >Looking to catch his breath, Shlemenko is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >In half guard, Shlemenko throws a couple of punches designed to keep Carmont guessing. >Carmont shrimps his way back to full guard. >Shlemenko throws a few right hands to the body. >Round two ends as time expires. >I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Carmont. >We are back underway! >Shlemenko avoids a quick jab and hits a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross. >Shlemenko steps back to avoid a wild spinning back fist. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Carmont. >Shlemenko sprawls well, and Carmont is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >Shlemenko pounds away with punches and Carmont is in big trouble! >The referee jumps in and stops the match! >A lot of the fans are booing, they think that was an early stoppage...and Carmont certainly agrees, he is furious! >The winner, by TKO, is Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko! >Official Result: Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko defeats Francis 'Limitless' Carmont (TKO (Strikes) in 1:10 of round 3). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> http://www.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20131122080332_827Q4035.JPG Alexander Volkov vs Pat Barry <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Moving on to the next match, in which Alexander Volkov fights Pat 'HD' Barry in the UFC Heavyweight division. >Round one begins! >Barry steps back to avoid a push kick. >Volkov has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >Barry slips out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist. >Barry is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Volkov throws a big right first, but it just misses. >Moving in closer, Volkov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Barry now has Volkov standing in the pocket. >Standing in the pocket, Volkov tries a spinning back fist but Barry avoids it. >Volkov uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a solid left jab. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Volkov slips past a jab and scores with a quick right hook, catching Barry perfectly and putting him down! >Volkov quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Barry! >Volkov pounds away with punches and Barry is having trouble doing anything about it! >With Barry taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >Alexander Volkov takes the victory by way of TKO! >Official Result: Alexander Volkov defeats Pat 'HD' Barry (TKO (Strikes) in 3:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> http://www3.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20131117074457_827Q2930.JPG Co-Main Event Aleksander Emelianenko vs Sergei Kharitonov <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The co-main event is up next. Sergei Kharitonov competes against Aleksander Emelianenko in the UFC Heavyweight division. >And here we go! >Emelianenko counters a left jab by using a crisp jab. >Moving forward, Emelianenko counters a left jab with a clean jab. >Emelianenko feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Kharitonov just avoids it. >Kharitonov throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Kharitonov eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! >Moving in closer, Emelianenko looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Kharitonov seems happy to engage with Emelianenko in the pocket. >A nice one-two combination doesn't trouble Kharitonov, who covered up well. >Standing in the pocket, Emelianenko throws an inside leg kick but Kharitonov shows good footwork to avoid it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Emelianenko lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left hook to the body. >Emelianenko throws an excellent combination but Kharitonov covers up well. >From the pocket, Kharitonov shoots in for a double leg. >Kharitonov gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Emelianenko looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kharitonov. >Kharitonov tries to single leg Emelianenko as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Kharitonov glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Emelianenko doesn't let Kharitonov settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Emelianenko looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kharitonov. >Kharitonov tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Emelianenko defended it well. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. >I think Emelianenko took that round, 10-9 on my score card. >And here we go, round two! >Emelianenko counters a left jab with a series of big punches, putting Kharitonov down on the ground! >Almost immediately Kharitonov has shaken it off and is ready for Emelianenko. >Kharitonov wraps Emelianenko up in half guard after he dived in with an attempted huge right hand. >Emelianenko throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Kharitonov keeps Emelianenko, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard. >Kharitonov reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Kharitonov gets a kimura, he twists the arm backwards at a painful angle! >No! Emelianenko manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Emelianenko reaches over and tries to lock Kharitonov in an arm triangle. >Kharitonov doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. >Kharitonov tries to ensnare an arm. >Kharitonov gets a kimura fully applied! >Shockingly, Kharitonov loses it! Emelianenko pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >We move into the second half of this round. >Emelianenko attempts an arm triangle. >Kharitonov blocks it. >Kharitonov tries to sweep Emelianenko but doesn't get anywhere. >Emelianenko begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. >Kharitonov keeps Emelianenko in half guard. >Kharitonov tries to ensnare an arm. >An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Emelianenko has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Sergei Kharitonov! >Official Result: Sergei Kharitonov defeats Aleksander Emelianenko (Submission (Armbar) in 4:30 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> http://cdn.actionrecon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/2_13_2011_006_Sergei_Kharitonov_vs_Andrei_Arlovski.jpg Main Event Fedor Emelianenko vs Cain Velasquez <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37454" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko fights Cain Velasquez in the UFC Heavyweight division. >And here we go! >Emelianenko throws a left jab but Velasquez avoids it. >Velasquez feints rushing in, but Emelianenko doesn't fall for it. >Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. >Emelianenko doesn't get the takedown, Velasquez saw it coming and was equal to it. >Emelianenko steps back to avoid a left jab. >Advancing, Emelianenko counters a left jab by using a barrage of big punches on Velasquez! >Velasquez backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! >With Emelianenko stepping in to finish him off, Velasquez instinctively drops down and shoots in for a takedown. >Emelianenko stuffs the takedown, so Velasquez has to settle for pushing him up against the cage. >Velasquez tries to hit Emelianenko with an elbow, but Emelianenko takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Velasquez is the one backed against the cage. >Emelianenko takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Emelianenko tries for a left jab but Velasquez uses head movement to avoid it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Emelianenko slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick punches. >Velasquez shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Emelianenko circles away, creating some distance between them. >We're into the final minute of the round. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging! >Velasquez hits a great right cross to win the exchange, knocking Emelianenko down! >Velasquez dives in quickly and secures mount on the dazed Emelianenko! >Velasquez pounds away from the mount, and Emelianenko struggles to deal with them. >Emelianenko tries to turn away from the blows, but gets rolled and Velasquez has his back! >The time runs out on round one. >Incredibly close round, but Velasquez came out just ahead on my score card. >There's the bell for the start of the round! >Velasquez drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Velasquez comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Emelianenko. >Emelianenko ends up grappling for supremacy with Velasquez. >Velasquez finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Emelianenko gains the dominant position in the grapple. >Emelianenko tries to wrestle Velasquez backward and up against the cage. >Emelianenko can't do it though, and Velasquez is able to get free. >Velasquez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Emelianenko. >Emelianenko uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Velasquez cannot get close enough to grapple. >Emelianenko comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Velasquez lets Emelianenko get closer. >Moving in closer, Velasquez looks like he may want to wrestle Emelianenko. >Velasquez can't get close enough to grapple, Emelianenko makes sure to keep out of range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >A speculative right hand from Velasquez doesn't find a home. >Not letting up, Emelianenko quickly steps in closer to attack Velasquez. >Emelianenko looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Velasquez. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Emelianenko throws a barrage of big punches but Velasquez covers up well. >A powerful straight right goes wide and Emelianenko is able to counter with a great hook, knocking Velasquez out instantly! >The winner, by Knock Out, is 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko! >Official Result: 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko defeats Cain Velasquez (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:07 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> http://media2.foxnews.com/thumbnails/i/080609/080609_fightpanel3_16_9.jpg Attendence: 1,449 Gate: $115,920 PPV: -- Critical Success: Great Commercial Success: Great Bonus Fight of the Night: Alexander Shlemenko vs Francis Carmont KO of the Night: Fedor Emelianenko Submission of the Night: Sergei Kharitonov -------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's next for the fighters? - Pat Barry will be sent to MFC - Sean Pierson retired - Fedor will either fight Jon Jones for the belt or a #1 Contenders match vs Nogueira -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Predictions CageRage - 6/8 <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></div>

Aldenvdk · February 10, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">Next up is my Light Heavyweight Tournament !!

UFC 187: Total Elimination

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Main Card

Chael Sonnen vs Rashad Evans

Ricardo Arona vs Jimi Manuwa

Vinny Magalhaes vs Anthony Johnson

Gegard Mousasi vs Ovince St. Preux

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Rameau Sokodjou

Preliminary Card

Christian M'Pumbu vs Eddie Mendez

Colton Smith vs Yuri Villefort

Anthony Njokuani vs Vinc Pichel

Dustin Kimura vs Tuerxan Jumabieke</div>

CageRage · February 11, 2014

Main Card

Chael Sonnen vs Rashad Evans

Ricardo Arona vs Jimi Manuwa

Vinny Magalhaes vs Anthony Johnson

Gegard Mousasi vs Ovince St. Preux

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Rameau Sokodjou

Preliminary Card

Christian M'Pumbu vs Eddie Mendez

Colton Smith vs Yuri Villefort

Anthony Njokuani vs Vinc Pichel

Dustin Kimura vs Tuerxan Jumabieke

Aldenvdk · February 16, 2014

UFC 187: Total Elimination

PRELIMS

Tuerxun Jumabieke defeated Dustin Kimura by TKO in 0:28 of Round 1 (Good)

Vinc Pichel defeated Anthony Njokuani by Submission in 3:49 of Round 2 (Fantastic)

Yuri Villefort defeated Colton Smith by TKO in 3:12 of Round 1 (Great)

Christian M'Pumbu defeated Eddie Mendez via Submission in 2:44 of Round 3 (poor)

MAIN CARD

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

>Moving on, Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogerio Nogueira takes on 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

>Round one begins!
>Nogueira just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a nice left hand.
>Sokoudjou looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Nogueira.
>He pulls Nogueira into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Sokoudjou blasts Nogueira with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest.
>Nogueira uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position.
>Sokoudjou is trying to push Nogueira so that his back is up against the cage.
>Sokoudjou manages it, and controls Nogueira up against the cage.
>Nogueira is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nogueira uses his wrestling skills to prevent Sokoudjou from attacking with dirty boxing.
>Sokoudjou tries to use dirty boxing against Nogueira, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
>Sokoudjou pins Nogueira up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.
>Sokoudjou tries to use some dirty boxing, but Nogueira uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Sokoudjou gets Nogueira with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Sokoudjou settle at all, Nogueira comes in closer.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Nogueira.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Sokoudjou has Nogueira at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, gaining side control!
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sokoudjou.

>We are back underway!
>Nogueira throws a vicious right uppercut but Sokoudjou avoids it.
>Sokoudjou looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Nogueira.
>Nogueira finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Sokoudjou blasts Nogueira with a big knee to the body!
>From the clinch, Nogueira gets caught with a knee to the chest.
>Sokoudjou loses the Muay Thai clinch as Nogueira uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sokoudjou is trying to push Nogueira up against the cage.
>Sokoudjou manages it, and controls Nogueira up against the cage.
>Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou looks very tired out there.
>Sokoudjou tries to smother Nogueira against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.
>Nogueira catches an unsuspecting Sokoudjou in a standing guillotine!
>Nogueira gets the guillotine sunk in and Sokoudjou has to tap!
>Antonio Rogerio Nogueira takes the victory by way of submission!

>Official Result: Antonio 'Minotoro' Rogerio Nogueira defeats 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:47 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

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Gegard Mousasi vs Ovince St. Preux

>Moving on, Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi goes head to head with Ovince St. Preux in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

>Round one begins!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Mousasi slips past a jab and scores with a sharp right body kick.
>Mousasi slips past a jab and scores with a solid right hook to the body.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>From the grapple, Mousasi tries to pick St. Preux up on his shoulder for a slam.
>St. Preux defends it well though, and slips away from Mousasi.
>Mousasi steps back to avoid a right jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>St. Preux misses with an attempted left hook to the body.
>Mousasi comes in closer to press the issue.
>Mousasi uses a smart combination to get St. Preux to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>St. Preux gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.
>Mousasi attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>St. Preux attempts a triangle choke on Mousasi from the bottom of the guard.
>Mousasi pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Mousasi attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Mousasi struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>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.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mousasi.

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>St. Preux drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Mousasi isn't buying it.
>Mousasi hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, St. Preux quickly steps in closer to attack Mousasi.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Mousasi shoots in for a takedown.
>St. Preux cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Mousasi attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>St. Preux attempts a triangle choke on Mousasi from the bottom of the guard.
>Mousasi doesn't let St. Preux get it.
>Mousasi pounds away from the guard, but St. Preux isn't troubled by the strikes.
>St. Preux attempts a triangle choke on Mousasi from the bottom of the guard.
>Mousasi blocks the triangle attempt.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Time slips away as Mousasi successfully keeps St. Preux stuck against the ground.
>Mousasi looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Mousasi isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mousasi.

>Round three begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Mousasi telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>Mousasi avoids a huge left hand.
>A left jab misses and St. Preux counters with a left head kick that knocks Mousasi clean off his feet!
>Without hesitation, St. Preux mounts his stunned opponent!
>St. Preux pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Mousasi covers up and defends them well.
>Mousasi tries to sweep St. Preux out of mount but can't do it.
>St. Preux pounds away from the mount, but Mousasi covers up and defends them well.
>St. Preux maintains control, despite Mousasi trying to wriggle free.
>Gegard Mousasi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>St. Preux tries to pound on Mousasi with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>St. Preux blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>St. Preux pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Mousasi covers up and defends them well.
>Ovince St. Preux is breathing very hard.
>St. Preux blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
>St. Preux unloads with some big punches, but Mousasi deals with them comfortably.
>St. Preux blocks Mousasi as he tries a sweep.
>St. Preux fires away with big elbows, but Mousasi covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>St. Preux blocks an attempt to move him from mount.
>Gegard Mousasi seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>St. Preux tries to set up Mousasi for an armbar.
>Mousasi gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Ovince St. Preux!

>Official Result: Ovince St. Preux defeats Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi (Submission (Armbar) in 4:54 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

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Vinny Magalhaes vs Anthony Johnson

>Moving on to the next match, in which 'Pezao' Vinny Magalhaes fights Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

>We are underway!
>Magalhaes avoids a jab.
>Magalhaes counters a weak right kick with a clean jab.
>Johnson tries for a right body kick but Magalhaes moves out of range.
>Johnson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Magalhaes sees a chance and dives down for a single leg. Johnson, caught by surprise, can only pull guard.
>Magalhaes is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Johnson tries to pull Magalhaes in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Magalhaes tries to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Johnson raises his legs and tries to get Magalhaes into a triangle choke.
>Magalhaes pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Magalhaes looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Johnson brings his legs up and tries to lock Magalhaes in a triangle choke.
>In a show of great skill, Magalhaes spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control.
>Magalhaes tries to get into the mount position.
>Johnson keeps Magalhaes at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Magalhaes.

>Round two begins!
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Standing in the pocket, Magalhaes has to be alert to avoid a flashy right high kick.
>Magalhaes comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Johnson tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>The takedown is completed, Magalhaes came in hard and fast and was too much for Johnson.
>Johnson winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Magalhaes pressing onto him.
>Magalhaes tries to pound on Johnson, but can't get free to posture up or get enough distance to pull back.
>Johnson hits Magalhaes with a few weak strikes to the back.
>Magalhaes attempts a guillotine.
>A guillotine choke is applied; Johnson isn't tapping out though!
>It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Johnson to breathe.
>Magalhaes releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>Magalhaes smothers Johnson with his body by pushing forward and down.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Magalhaes lies on top of Johnson, basically smothering him.
>The clock runs down as Johnson is being smothered against the ground by Magalhaes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Time slips away as Magalhaes successfully keeps Johnson stuck against the ground.
>Magalhaes fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think Magalhaes took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

>Round three begins!
>Magalhaes drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Johnson in with a feint.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Magalhaes, who covered up well.
>Magalhaes covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>Magalhaes shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Johnson has Magalhaes at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard.
>Johnson looks to get past the half guard.
>Magalhaes keeps Johnson in half guard.
>Johnson blocks an attempted sweep.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Johnson attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Magalhaes attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Johnson pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Johnson pounds away on Magalhaes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out!
>The referee pulls Johnson away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Anthony Johnson!

>Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats 'Pezao' Vinny Magalhaes (TKO (Strikes) in 4:30 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

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Co-Main Event

Ricardo Arona vs Jimi Manuwa

>The co-main event is up next. Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona competes against Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

>There's the opening bell!
>Arona avoids a spinning back fist attempt.
>Arona tries for a left jab but Manuwa moves out of range.
>Arona chooses to shoot in on Manuwa.
>Manuwa sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Arona can't get the takedown, Manuwa was too quick to back away.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Manuwa feints stepping in.
>Manuwa throws out a quick left jab.
>Not letting up, Arona steps in closer to pressure Manuwa into action.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Arona.
>Manuwa tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Manuwa saw it coming and got out of range.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Arona doesn't get drawn in as Manuwa feints a kick.
>Arona looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Manuwa.
>Arona can't get close enough to grapple, Manuwa keeps him away with strikes.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Arona.

>And here we go, round two!
>Between rounds, his corner told Manuwa to be ready to sprawl if Arona shoots in.
>Manuwa throws a left jab but Arona avoids it.
>Arona counters a left jab by using a clean left.
>A jab misses and Manuwa counters with a couple of jabs and a right cross.
>Arona avoids a tight combination.
>Arona moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.
>Arona hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Manuwa seems to be waiting for Arona to make a move.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Arona throws out a quick left jab.
>It seems that Manuwa is happy to let Arona circle for the moment.
>Arona darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Manuwa manages to just avoid it.
>Arona counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Arona.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Arona has to go to settle for pushing Manuwa up against the cage.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Manuwa.
>Arona is already up and pacing around, psyching himself up for the final round.
>Round three begins!

>Arona avoids a right kick to the body and hits a stinging left jab.
>Several big right hands miss, setting Arona up to counter-strike with a straight left.
>Arona shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Manuwa cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Arona attempts to pass guard.
>Arona gets past, but Manuwa stops him at half guard.
>Arona looks to get past the half guard.
>Manuwa keeps his half guard secure.
>Manuwa attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Arona stops Manuwa from applying it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Arona tries to lock Manuwa into a kimura.
>Manuwa defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Manuwa attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Arona defends it well.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Arona starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He passes guard with ease, moving straight into the mount.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Arona took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The official scores are being reported now.
>All three judges score the contest as 29-28.
>Making Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona the winner by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona defeats Jimi 'The Poster Boy' Manuwa (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

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Main Event

Chael Sonnen vs Rashad Evans

>It's time for the main event of the evening! Chael Sonnen will take on 'Sugar' Rashad Evans in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

>Round one begins!
>Evans counters a tight combination by hitting a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>Evans keeps his cool as Sonnen throws a feint to the left.
>Sonnen chooses to shoot in on Evans.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Evans pulling guard.
>Time slips away as Sonnen successfully keeps Evans stuck against the ground.
>Sonnen starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Evans keeps Sonnen in guard.
>Evans tries to pull Sonnen in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>Sonnen tries to smother Evans, but he squirms free.
>Sonnen postures up, stopping Evans from throwing elbows from the bottom.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sonnen starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Evans drags Sonnen in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches.
>Sonnen tries to smother Evans, but he squirms free.
>Evans attempts a triangle choke on Sonnen from the bottom of the guard.
>Sonnen doesn't let Evans get it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Sonnen goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Evans to cover up, then shoots in.
>Evans attempts to avoid Sonnen as he shoots in.
>Sonnen doesn't get the takedown, Evans avoided it.
>Sonnen bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Sonnen settle, Evans moves in closer.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That was a very close round, but I think Evans just about edged it.

>Round two begins!
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Evans an opening to score with a left.
>Sonnen has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Sonnen shoots in for a takedown.
>Evans attempts to avoid Sonnen as he shoots in.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Evans avoided Sonnen.
>Evans shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Sonnen tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sonnen saw it coming and got out of range.
>Evans is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Evans and Sonnen get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Sonnen looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Evans has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Sonnen down.
>Sonnen cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!
>Evans attempts to pass guard.
>Evans gets past, but Sonnen stops him at half guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Evans fires away with punches, and Sonnen takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>In half guard, Evans begins working to get side control.
>Sonnen can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Evans.

>We are back underway!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Evans steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Sonnen shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Evans sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Sonnen up close into a clinch.
>Getting underhooks, Evans looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Sonnen is left on his back and has to pull guard.
>Evans begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Sonnen reaches up and tries to lock Evans in a guillotine.
>Evans defends it well.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Evans begins trying to pass the guard.
>Sonnen is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Evans firmly in guard.
>Using his leg strength to push Evans back a bit, Sonnen looks to scramble for position.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Evans is able to catch him and secure side control.
>Breathing very hard, Rashad Evans is looking ragged.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Evans attempts to move to mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Sonnen uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>The scramble leaves Evans turtled up with Sonnen behind.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Evans.
>The judges' scores are now being announced.
>All three judges score the contest as 29-28.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Sugar' Rashad Evans!

>Official Result: 'Sugar' Rashad Evans defeats Chael Sonnen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

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B]Attendence:[/b] 21,111

Gate: $3,166,650

PPV: 2,683,371 buys for revenue of $16,100,226

Critical Success: Decent

Commercial Success: Fantastic

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Vinc Pichel vs Anthony Njokuani

KO of the Night: Anthony Johnson

Submission of the Night: Ovince St. Preux

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What's next for the fighters?

- OSP will fight Ricardo Arona in the next round

- Nogueira will face Rashad Evans in the next round

- Anthony Johnson will either face Glover or Phil Davis next

- Eddie Mendez has been cut

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Predictions

CageRage - 5/9

Aldenvdk · February 16, 2014

Next up is the second half of the Tournament !!

UFC 188: Total Elimination II

Main Card

Lyoto Machida vs Kyle Kingsbury

Alan Belcher vs Thiago Silva

Glover Texiera vs Phil Davis

Mauricio Rua vs Ryan Jimmo

Tim Sylvia vs Daniel Cormier

Preliminary Card

Jacob Noe vs Tyrone Spong

Damian Grabowski vs Dave Herman

Jason High vs Patrick Cote

Felice Herrig vs Michelle Waterson

John Makdessi vs Jon Tuck

CageRage · February 16, 2014

UFC 188: Total Elimination II

Main Card

Lyoto Machida vs Kyle Kingsbury

Alan Belcher vs Thiago Silva

Glover Texiera vs Phil Davis

Mauricio Rua vs Ryan Jimmo

Tim Sylvia vs Daniel Cormier

Preliminary Card

Jacob Noe vs Tyrone Spong

Damian Grabowski vs Dave Herman

Jason High vs Patrick Cote

Felice Herrig vs Michelle Waterson

John Makdessi vs Jon Tuck

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