UFC Undisputed 2014

Wolfman84 · August 22, 2014

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#1) Gesias Cavalcante (155 lbs) vs. (#4) Josh Thomson (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Bantamweight Bout: Renan Barao (135 lbs) vs. (#6) Joe Warren (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#8) Paulo Filho (185 lbs) vs. Nate Marquardt (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#1) Emanuel Newton (205 lbs) vs. (#10) Thiago Silva (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#7) Rafael Natal (185 lbs) vs. (#15) Caio Magalhaes (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Rafael Laurentino (135 lbs) vs. (#3) Masakatsu Ueda (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: (#13) Freddy Assuncao (145 lbs) vs. (#15) Joe Shores (145 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#8) Wagner Prado (205 lbs) vs. (#12) Ralek Gracie (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sergio Moraes (170 lbs) vs. Wang Sai (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Godofredo Castro (145 lbs) vs. Doo Ho Choi (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ronys Torres (155 lbs) vs. Alan Patrick (155 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Felipe Arantes (145 lbs) vs. Edmilson Souza (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Hugo Viana (135 lbs) vs. Pedro Munhoz (135 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · August 24, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Cavalcante vs. Thomson - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: (#7) Rafael Natal (25-6-1) vs. (#15) Caio Magalhaes (12-3)

Bruce Buffer: "“We are live, from Ibirapuera Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil for UFC Fight Night! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Middleweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 12 wins & 3 losses. Fighting out of Sobral, Brazil. Caio 'Hellboy' Magalhaes.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 25 wins, 6 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Rafael 'Sapo' Natal.

When the fight starts our referee will be Osiris Maia."

Osiris Maia: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”"

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! Sapo counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, and gets it! Magalhaes has to pull guard. Sapo looks to pass guard and get side control. Magalhaes keeps Sapo in guard. Sapo doesn't let Magalhaes pull him in close to be smothered. Sapo looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Magalhaes glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Sapo. Sapo looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Sapo doesn't allow Magalhaes to lock him up with double underhooks. We move into the second half of this round. Sapo attempts to pass guard. Sapo struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Magalhaes tries to smother Sapo by holding him, but can't keep control. Sapo tries to smother Magalhaes but can't keep control long enough. Magalhaes tries to ensnare Sapo in a guillotine. Sapo pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. Sapo catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Magalhaes has to pull guard. Sapo begins trying to pass the guard. Sapo isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Kenny Florian:"Really bad round, there was a whole lot of nothing going on there. I think Sapo took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number two begins! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Magalhaes is looking to let his hands go in this round. Sapo counters a wayward right head kick by shooting in for the takedown, and gets it! Magalhaes pulls guard. Sapo attempts to pass guard. Sapo struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Magalhaes tries to smother Sapo by holding him, but can't keep control. Sapo begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Sapo struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Magalhaes tries to ensnare Sapo in a triangle. Sapo blocks the attempt. Sapo tries to smother Magalhaes, but he squirms free. Securing an arm, Magalhaes then brings his legs up and tries to lock Sapo in a triangle choke. Sapo doesn't let Magalhaes get it. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Sapo attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Magalhaes is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Sapo firmly in guard. Magalhaes tries to get double underhooks on Sapo so that he can get some control, but can't get them. Sapo is trying to pass guard. Magalhaes keeps Sapo in guard. Magalhaes tries to ensnare Sapo in a triangle. Sapo blocks the triangle attempt. We have one minute of the round remaining. The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. Sapo catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but Magalhaes is able to block it. Magalhaes looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Seeing an opportunity, Sapo goes straight for a takedown, but Magalhaes is equal to it. Rafael Natal looks very tired out there. The time runs out on round two."

Kenny Florian:"I have to give that round to Sapo, but only a 10-9."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"Round three begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Magalhaes has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. A feinted low kick sets up a right high kick attempt, and Sapo is lucky to avoid it. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Magalhaes throws a right kick to the body but Sapo avoids it. Magalhaes avoids a quick jab and hits a sharp body kick. Sapo moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. We go past the halfway point of this round. Magalhaes throws a right kick to the body but Sapo avoids it. Magalhaes looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sapo. Magalhaes is in the pocket, ready to attack Sapo. Sapo sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a solid right jab. Sapo tries for a left jab but Magalhaes uses head movement to avoid it. Good head movement allows Sapo to roll past an attempted knock out punch and hit a punch. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Sapo uses a nice right jab from the pocket. Showing good head movement, Sapo slips past a tight combination and counter-strikes with a crisp right jab. Sapo throws a left jab but Magalhaes uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight."

Kenny Florian:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sapo."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. All three judges have scored it 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Rafael 'Sapo' Natal!"

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#1) Emanuel Newton (27-7-1) vs. (#10) Thiago Silva (21-5-2 NC)

Bruce Buffer: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Striker and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 21 wins, 5 losses & 2 NC. Fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Thiago Silva.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 27 wins, 7 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Norwalk, California, USA. Emanuel Newton.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"There's the opening bell! Silva counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab. Silva counters a superman punch with a solid left. Silva throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Silva is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. Rolled over from turtle position Silva is left caught in side control. Newton begins trying to get himself into mount. Silva doesn't let Newton get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Silva tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Newton. Newton tries to ensnare Silva in an americana. Silva fights off the americana attempt. Silva tries to sweep Newton but can't. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Looking to catch his breath, Newton is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Newton begins trying to get himself into a mount. He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. Silva attempts to secure an arm. Silva cannot secure the arm. We have one minute of the round remaining. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Newton. The two fighters start grappling for control. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Kenny Florian:"That was a very close round, but I think Newton just about edged it."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"Round two begins! A weak right kick is countered by Newton with a clean left. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. Newton comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Silva. Silva seems happy to grapple with Newton. Using his wrestling skills, Newton is trying to push Silva up against the cage. Newton achieves it, pinning Silva to the cage. Newton breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Silva. Silva uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. Moving in closer, Newton looks like he may want to wrestle Silva. Silva tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Newton defended it well. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Newton uses a right hook to the body, but misses. Silva presses in closer to attack. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Silva. Silva goes under an attempted counter right hand. Silva has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Newton has to pull guard. Silva keeps Newton guessing with a few quick strikes. Silva begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Silva gets past, but Newton stops him at half guard. Silva throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. There's under a minute left in this round. Silva is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Silva gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. Thiago Silva doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Silva attempts an armbar. Newton gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. Breathing very hard, Emanuel Newton is looking ragged. The time runs out on round two."

Kenny Florian:"I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! After a flurry of punches miss, Silva is able to strike back with a straight left. Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Silva wants to clinch with Newton. Silva grabs Newton and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Silva blasts Newton with a powerful knee to the cheek! Newton is knocked out! Thiago Silva takes the win by Knock Out!"

Kenny Florian:"Outstanding performance of Thiago Silva tonight!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 1:20 of Round 3. Declare the winner by Knockout, Thiago Silva "

Middleweight Bout: (#8) Paulo Filho (29-7-2) vs. Nate Marquardt (37-17-2)

Bruce Buffer: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Middleweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 37 wins, 17 losses & 2 Draws. Fighting out of Aurora, Colorado, USA. He is the former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion, Nate 'The Great' Marquardt.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 29 wins, 7 losses & 2 Draws. Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is the former WEC Middleweight Champion, Paulo Filho.

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! Marquardt slips past a left jab and fires back with a teep. FIlho steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. FIlho counters a left jab by hitting a left jab to the cheek. Marquardt counters a left jab by using a spinning back kick to the ribs. Marquardt throws a leg kick but FIlho avoids it. FIlho steps back to avoid a left jab. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. A tight combination narrowly misses FIlho and allow him to counter-strike with a crisp jab. FIlho chooses to shoot in on Marquardt. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Marquardt pulling guard. FIlho attempts to pass guard. He can't find a way past the guard. Marquardt throws out some punches, but FIlho leans back to avoid them. We're into the final minute of the round. FIlho starts trying to work to get past the guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Marquardt raises his legs and tries to get FIlho into a triangle choke. FIlho counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control. FIlho tries to lock Marquardt into an armbar. Marquardt gets caught by the armbar, but the round ends before it can cause a submission! The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Kenny Florian:"That round certainly got the fans going.

>I think FIlho took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Marquardt telling him to swing for the fences. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Marquardt to fire back with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. Marquardt throws a vicious right uppercut but FIlho avoids it. Marquardt steps in, fakes dropping down for a shot, then darts back out. FIlho avoids a nice combination. FIlho throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Marquardt tries to avoid FIlho. The takedown doesn't work, Marquardt saw it coming and got out of range. Marquardt comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. FIlho lets Marquardt get closer. We go past the halfway point of this round. Marquardt dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of punches, eventually putting FIlho down! Marquardt dives in quickly and secures mount on the dazed FIlho! Marquardt pounds away with elbows from the mount and FIlho is having trouble doing anything about it! The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! Nate 'The Great' Marquardt takes the win by TKO!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 3:11 of Round 2. Declare the winner by TKO, Nate 'The Great' Marquardt!"

Co-Main Event

Bantamweight Bout: Renan Barao (34-4-1 NC) vs. (#6) Joe Warren (13-4)

Bruce Buffer: “Our Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Bantamweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 13 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Lansing, Michigan, USA. Joe Warren.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 34 wins, 4 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Natal, Brazil. He is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Renan Barao.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Herb Dean: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Warren is trying to muscle Barao up against the cage. Warren manages it, and controls Barao up against the cage. Smothered against the cage, Barao is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about a minute. Unable to get free, Barao is smothered up against the cage for about sixty seconds. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Moving in closer, Warren looks like he may want to wrestle Barao. Warren can't get near enough to engage, Barao uses strikes to keep him out of range. Warren throws out a quick left jab. Not letting up, Barao quickly steps in closer to attack Warren. Barao uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Warren couldn't quite stay on his feet. The takedown leaves Warren seated with his back pressed against the cage. Barao pounds away, but Warren isn't troubled by the strikes. Warren, trapped against the cage, pummels Barao on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. We have one minute of the round remaining. Barao starts trying to get Warren on his back so that he can gain a better position. He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Warren! Round one ends as time expires."

Kenny Florian:"That round goes to Barao, 10-9 on my card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number two begins! Between rounds, his corner told Barao to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. Warren comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Barao. Barao seems happy to grapple with Warren. Using his wrestling skills, Warren is trying to push Barao up against the cage. Warren achieves it, pinning Barao to the cage. Barao is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. Warren smothers Barao up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for a full minute. Warren shows his grappling ability by pinning Barao up against the cage and keeps him there for about sixty seconds. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Barao is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. Moving in closer, Warren looks like he may want to wrestle Barao. He pulls Barao into a grapple. Warren is looking to muscle Barao back against the cage. Barao ends up backed against the cage. Showing his ability to control opponents, Warren smothers Barao against the cage while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Barao 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 runs out on round two."

Kenny Florian:"I think Warren took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number three begins! It sounded like his corner told Barao to attempt to get Warren to the floor in this round. Barao avoids a jab. Moving forward, Barao counters a left jab with a sharp kick to the shin. Barao shoots in for a takedown. Warren cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Warren is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Barao off of him. Warren is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Barao off of him. Barao is trying to pass guard. He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Warren takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. Barao attempts to put a crucifix hold on Warren. Warren blocks it. Barao pounds away with elbows from side control, but Warren isn't troubled by them. Renan Barao looks very tired out there. Barao blocks Warren as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. Breathing very hard, Joe Warren is looking ragged. We have one minute of the round remaining. Barao looks to get a mount. He can't get the mount as Warren rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. Barao tries to lock Warren in an armbar. Warren fights off the armbar attempt. We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

Kenny Florian:"I think Barao took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. All three judges give 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Renan Barao!"

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#1) Gesias Cavalcante (25-7-1-2 NC) vs. (#4) Josh Thomson (26-8-1 NC)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and gentlemen, It´s Timeeeeeee !!! This is the Main Event of the evening, 5 Rounds in the UFC Lightweight Division!

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Wrestler and Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 26 wins, 8 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of San Jose, California, USA. He is the former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion. Josh 'The Punk' Thomson.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kick Boxer. With the professional record of 25 wins, 7 Losses, 1 Draw & 2 NC. Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is the former M-1 Global Lightweight Champion. Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante!

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"The fight begins! Thomson slips out of the way of a leg kick. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. Cavalcante feints going high, but Thomson doesn't buy it. Cavalcante comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Cavalcante moves into the pocket. Cavalcante looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Thomson. Thomson drops down and catches the advancing Cavalcante by surprise with a single leg takedown. Thomson looks to pass guard and get side control. Cavalcante is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Thomson firmly in guard. Grabbing an arm, Cavalcante attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Thomson pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Thomson tries to pass the guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Grabbing an arm, Cavalcante attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Thomson defends well against it. The clock runs down as Cavalcante is being smothered against the ground by Thomson. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Thomson looks to get past the guard. Cavalcante keeps his guard secure. Cavalcante secures an arm and tries to ensnare Thomson in a triangle. Thomson blocks the triangle attempt. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Kenny Florian:"Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Thomson."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number two begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Thomson has been instructed to try and get Cavalcante to the floor in this round. Thomson avoids a tight combination. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. Thomson tries to pick Cavalcante up for a slam. Cavalcante has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Thomson ends up in guard. Time slips away as Thomson successfully keeps Cavalcante stuck against the ground. Thomson attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. He can't find a way past the guard. Cavalcante secures an arm and tries to ensnare Thomson in a triangle. Thomson blocks the attempt. We go past the halfway point of this round. Thomson attempts to pass guard. He can't find a way past the guard. Thomson blocks an attempted sweep. Thomson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Cavalcante comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Thomson in guard. Cavalcante grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Thomson from the bottom of the guard. Thomson pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Thomson attempts to arm triangle Cavalcante from side control. Cavalcante blocks it. Cavalcante works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. Round two ends as time expires."

Kenny Florian:"Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. I think Thomson took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"We are back underway! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Cavalcante is looking to get the fight to the ground ASAP. Cavalcante bobs and weaves, trying to get Thomson to commit. Cavalcante chooses to shoot in on Thomson. Cavalcante drives forward and gets the takedown! Thomson couldn't quite stop it. Thomson is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Cavalcante holding him down. Not liking his options, Cavalcante looks to get a better position over Thomson. Thomson gets turned onto his back, and is mounted! Cavalcante attempts to put his legs in position to set up a triangle choke on Thomson from the mount. Thomson stops Cavalcante from applying it. Josh Thomson is looking really tired. Cavalcante pounds away on Thomson with elbow strikes, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out! The referee jumps in and saves Thomson from taking any more shots! The winner, by TKO, is Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante!"

Kenny Florian:"Certainly "JZ" will be the next challenger in the division."

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 1:59 of Round 3. Declare the winner by TKO, Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante!"

UFC Fight Night: Cavalcante vs. Thomson

Venue: Ibirapuera Arena

Local: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Attendence: 10,752

Gate: $ 2,688,000

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Great

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#1) Gesias Cavalcante vs. (#4) Josh Thomson - Gesias Cavalcante win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:59 of Round 3.

Co-Main Event

Bantamweight Bout: Renan Barao vs. (#6) Joe Warren - Renan Barao win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: (#8) Paulo Filho vs. Nate Marquardt - Nate Marquardt win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:11 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#1) Emanuel Newton vs. (#10) Thiago Silva - Thiago Silva win by KO (Knee) in 1:20 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: (#7) Rafael Natal vs. (#15) Caio Magalhaes - Rafael Natal win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Rafael Laurentino vs. (#3) Masakatsu Ueda - Masakatsu Ueda win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: (#13) Freddy Assuncao vs. (#15) Joe Shores - Jon Shores win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#8) Wagner Prado vs. (#12) Ralek Gracie - Wagner Prado win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:29 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Sergio Moraes vs. Wang Sai - Wang Sai win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:46 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Godofredo Castro vs. Doo Ho Choi - Doo Ho Choi win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Ronys Torres vs. Alan Patrick - Ronys Torres win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Felipe Arantes vs. Edmilson Souza - Edmilson Souza win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:54 of Round 3.

Bantamweight Bout: Hugo Viana vs. Pedro Munhoz - Pedro Munhoz win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Nate Marquardt vs. Paulo Filho

KO of the Night: Thiago Silva

Submission of the Night: Wang Sai

Post Fight

- Dana White confirmed that Cavalcante will be the next challenger against Jose Aldo.

- Cavalcante said he was happy to win the rematch against Thomson, and is motivated to face Aldo.

- Thomson said it was okay in the fight, but the Cavalcante won and said he will be a great challenging.

- Barao said he expected a tough fight, and now wants to face a top 5.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

Cagerage - 5 / 8

Goldenflyte - 6 / 7

Wolfman84 - 7 / 6

rodrigoviolim · August 25, 2014

UFC 223: Weidman vs. Brunson - Press Conference

- Weidman said he will end the winning streak of Brunson.

- Brunson said Weidman is an amazing fighter, but is looking to become champion, and will do anything to make it happen.

- Velasquez said the last fight brought him confidence and is going all out to fight.

- Struve said Velasquez has great wrestling, but said his jiu jitsu is superior than his.

- Penn said he took that time off to prepare and make a good fight to return the race for the title.

- Huerta said that Penn is a legend of the sport, and he can win over the place in the rankings.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC 223: Weidman vs. Brunson

Date: 4 February, 2017

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Chris Weidman (185 lbs) vs. (#1) Derek Brunson (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Cain Velasquez (245 lbs) vs. (#14) Stefan Struve (261 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: B.J. Penn (155 lbs) vs. Roger Huerta (155 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi (205 lbs) vs. Fabio Maldonado (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#11) Nate Diaz (155 lbs) vs. Jamie Varner (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Stipe Miocic (236 lbs) vs. Walt Harris (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green (155 lbs) vs. (#15) Adriano Martins (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs) vs. Scott Barrett (265 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#11) Claudia Gadelha (115 lbs) vs. (#9) Tecia Torres (115 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Patricio Freire (145 lbs) vs. Andre Fili (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Seth Baczynski (170 lbs) vs. Thiago Perpetuo (170 lbs)

Women´s Strawweigth Bout: Jessica Eye (115 lbs) vs. Justine Kish (115 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Clint Hester (185 lbs) vs. Alex Makhonin (185 lbs)

CageRage · August 25, 2014

UFC 223: Weidman vs. Brunson

Date: 4 February, 2017

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Chris Weidman (185 lbs) vs. (#1) Derek Brunson (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Cain Velasquez (245 lbs) vs. (#14) Stefan Struve (261 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: B.J. Penn (155 lbs) vs. Roger Huerta (155 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi (205 lbs) vs. Fabio Maldonado (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#11) Nate Diaz (155 lbs) vs. Jamie Varner (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Stipe Miocic (236 lbs) vs. Walt Harris (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green (155 lbs) vs. (#15) Adriano Martins (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs) vs. Scott Barrett (265 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#11) Claudia Gadelha (115 lbs) vs. (#9) Tecia Torres (115 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Patricio Freire (145 lbs) vs. Andre Fili (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Seth Baczynski (170 lbs) vs. Thiago Perpetuo (170 lbs)

Women´s Strawweigth Bout: Jessica Eye (115 lbs) vs. Justine Kish (115 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Clint Hester (185 lbs) vs. Alex Makhonin (185 lbs)

goldenflyte · August 25, 2014

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Chris Weidman (185 lbs) vs. (#1) Derek Brunson (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Cain Velasquez (245 lbs) vs. (#14) Stefan Struve (261 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: B.J. Penn (155 lbs) vs. Roger Huerta (155 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi (205 lbs) vs. Fabio Maldonado (205 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#11) Nate Diaz (155 lbs) vs. Jamie Varner (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Stipe Miocic (236 lbs) vs. Walt Harris (255 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green (155 lbs) vs. (#15) Adriano Martins (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs) vs. Scott Barrett (265 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#11) Claudia Gadelha (115 lbs) vs. (#9) Tecia Torres (115 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Patricio Freire (145 lbs) vs. Andre Fili (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Seth Baczynski (170 lbs) vs. Thiago Perpetuo (170 lbs)

Women´s Strawweigth Bout: Jessica Eye (115 lbs) vs. Justine Kish (115 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Clint Hester (185 lbs) vs. Alex Makhonin (185 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · August 27, 2014

UFC 223: Weidman vs. Brunson - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: (#11) Nate Diaz (22-12) vs. Jamie Varner (26-12-1-2 NC)

Bruce Buffer: “We are live, from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC on 223! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Lightweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler and Boxer With a professional record of 26 wins, 12 losses, 1 Draw & 2 NC. Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is the former WEC Lightweight Champion, Jamie 'C-4' Varner.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 22 wins & 12 losses. Fighting out of Stockton, California, USA. He is The Ultimate Fighter Winner, Nate Diaz.

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”"

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"Round one begins! Varner slips past a left jab and counters with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body. Diaz goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Varner to cover up, then shoots in. The takedown is unsuccessful, Varner blocked Diaz. Varner looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Diaz. Diaz now has Varner standing in the pocket. Varner tries for a left jab but Diaz uses head movement to avoid it. Diaz uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Varner throws an excellent combination but Diaz covers up and takes them. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Varner throws an excellent combination but Diaz covers up and takes them. Varner circles away, creating some distance between them. Diaz is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Backing off, Varner makes sure to keep out of range. Varner narrowly misses Diaz with a right uppercut. Diaz doesn't press the issue, allowing Varner to circle. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Varner is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Varner is now standing in the pocket. Diaz uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a jab. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Joe Rogan:"That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Diaz, 10-9."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"We are back underway! Varner slips past a left jab and counters with a couple of nice rights. Varner comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Diaz. The two fighters start grappling for control. Diaz grabs an arm and tries and pull Varner down to the ground into his guard. Varner cannot prevent it, and is sucked into the guard. Diaz attempts to lock on an omoplata. Diaz can't get the submission, but cleverly does use the omoplata as the basis for a sweep, getting side control. Diaz attempts an arm triangle. The arm triangle is fully applied, Varner is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! Out of the blue, Varner breaks free! Diaz must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. Varner tries to pull guard on Diaz but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Diaz attempts an armbar. Diaz gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Varner is in huge trouble! No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. Using an underhook to set it up, Varner looks to scramble for position. We are now at the halfway point of the round. As Varner goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Diaz quickly tries to grab it. Diaz doesn't get the leg and ends up being on his back pulling guard. Diaz keeps Varner, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. Varner blocks an attempted sweep. Varner tries to stand up, but Diaz keeps him firmly in guard. Diaz grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Varner from the bottom of the guard. Diaz gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Varner has to tap out! The winner, by submission, is Nate Diaz!"

Joe Rogan:"Another great performance of Nate Diaz!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 4:04 of Round 2. Declare the winner by Submission (Triangle Choke), Nate Diaz!"

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi (38-8-2) vs. Fabio Maldonado (24-10)

Bruce Buffer: In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Boxer. With a professional record of 24 wins & 10 losses. Fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fabio Maldonado.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Judo Fighter. With a professional record of 38 wins, 8 losses & 2 Draws. Fighting out of Leiden, Netherlands. He is the Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go! Maldonado just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a jab. Maldonado avoids a leg kick and scores with a barrage of big punches on Mousasi! Maldonado dodges a body kick and returns fire with a punch. Mousasi covers up to take several right hands. Mousasi uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a leg kick. A left jab misses, giving Mousasi the chance to hit back with a solid punch. Maldonado, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick. Maldonado slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Slipping past a left jab, Mousasi hits a nice jab. Mousasi throws a left jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. Maldonado slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a nice jab. Maldonado throws a left jab but Mousasi slips past it and grabs a clinch. With Maldonado in his grasp, Mousasi tries to set up a judo-style throw. Maldonado is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Mousasi starts trying to work to get past the guard. He can't get free of the guard. The time runs out on round one."

Joe Rogan:"Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Maldonado."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"Round two begins! Mousasi moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a sharp body kick. Mousasi shoots in, looking for a takedown. Mousasi goes under an attempted counter right hand. Mousasi has the takedown! Maldonado pulls guard. In guard, Mousasi begins working to pass to side control. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Mousasi leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Maldonado. Mousasi is trying to pass guard. Mousasi isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Maldonado tries to get double underhooks on Mousasi so that he can get some control, but can't get them. We go past the halfway point of this round. Mousasi throws a few right hands to the body. Mousasi attempts to pass guard. Mousasi isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Mousasi doesn't allow Maldonado to lock him up with double underhooks. Mousasi begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Maldonado grabs Mousasi and draws him in close, smothering him. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. The time is up, and that's the end of round two."

Joe Rogan:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mousasi."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number three begins! Mousasi steps back to avoid a left jab. Maldonado counters an attempted body kick with a stinging left jab. Mousasi comes in, looking for a quick takedown. The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Maldonado has Mousasi at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, taking his back! Maldonado pounds away with right hands and Mousasi is having trouble doing anything about it! With Mousasi taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! The winner, by TKO, is Fabio Maldonado!"

Joe Rogan:"Fabio Maldonado is back!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 1:51 of Round 3. Declare the winner by TKO, Fabio Maldonado!"

Lightweight Bout: B.J. Penn (20-12-2) vs. Roger Huerta (24-8-1-1 NC)

Bruce Buffer: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Lightweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 24 wins, 8 losses, 1 Draw & 1 NC. Fighting out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Roger 'El Matador' Huerta.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 20 wins, 12 losses & 2 Draws. Fighting out of Hilo, Hawaii, USA. He is the Former UFC Welterweight Champion and the Former UFC Lightweight Champion, 'The Prodigy' B.J. Penn.

When the fight starts our referee will be 'Big' John McCarthy."

'Big' John McCarthy: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"Round one begins! A weak right kick is countered by Penn with a solid left jab. Penn drops down as if going for a double leg, but it's just a fake. Huerta looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Penn. Huerta can't get near enough to engage, Penn uses strikes to keep him out of range. Penn shoots in for a takedown. Huerta sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Penn down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Huerta pounds away on Penn, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process. Huerta pounds away with right hands, but Penn absorbs them and manages to stand back up. Huerta is getting in closer to Penn, perhaps looking for a clinch. Not keen on getting too close to Huerta, Penn uses movement to keep out of reach. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Huerta comes in closer, looking to clinch with Penn. Huerta cannot get close enough to the elusive Penn to clinch. Penn comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Huerta seems happy to engage with Penn in the pocket. Huerta looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Penn. Not wanting to get too close, Penn uses strikes to keep Huerta at a distance. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Penn narrowly misses Huerta with a right uppercut. Time slips away as Huerta doesn't press Penn, allowing him to circle. Round one ends as time expires."

Joe Rogan:"I have to give that round to Huerta, but only a 10-9."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! A jab misses and Penn counters with a barrage of big punches on Huerta! Huerta backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! Penn steps in to finish him off, but Huerta instinctively drops down and looks for a double leg. Huerta goes under an attempted counter right hand. Huerta has the takedown! Penn pulls half guard. Huerta begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. Penn keeps Huerta in half guard. Penn attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. Huerta gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping! Penn must not have it totally sunk in. The guillotine is finally released, Penn may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out. Huerta punches down at Penn, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Penn tries to ensnare an arm. Huerta almost falls victim to a kimura, but in the end settles for being swept into side control. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Penn tries to slip behind and take the back. Penn struggles but cannot get behind Huerta. Huerta tries to sweep Penn but can't. Penn throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. Penn fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Huerta struggles and gets half guard. There's under a minute left in this round. Penn attempts a kimura. Huerta stops Penn from applying it. Huerta tries to ensnare an arm. Penn defends it. Penn throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:"There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Huerta."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"We are back underway! Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. Using his wrestling skills, Huerta is trying to push Penn up against the cage. Huerta achieves it, pinning Penn to the cage. Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Huerta keeps Penn stuck against the cage for about thirty seconds. Huerta pins Penn up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. B.J. Penn is looking really tired. Penn is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute. Roger Huerta is breathing very hard. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. A tired Penn moves forward, looking for a takedown. Huerta sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Penn up close into a clinch. Huerta is aiming to get Penn into a Muay Thai clinch. Huerta achieves it, Penn could not fight out of it. Huerta misses a knee strike, but Penn fails to connect on a counter knee strike either. B.J. Penn looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Huerta loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Penn the opportunity to wrestle free. Roger Huerta looks very, very tired. We're into the final minute of the round. A drained-looking Huerta tries to close the distance between them. Penn ends up grappling for supremacy with Huerta. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight."

Joe Rogan:"I think Huerta took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. All three judges have given 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Roger 'El Matador' Huerta!"

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Cain Velasquez (16-3) vs. (#14) Stefan Struve (30-10)

Bruce Buffer: " “Our Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Submission Wrestler. With a professional record of 30 wins & 10 losses. Fighting out of Beverwijk, Netherlands. Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struve.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 16 wins & 3 losses. Fighting out of San Jose, California, USA. He is the Former 2 Times UFC Heavyweight Champion, Cain Velasquez.

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”"

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! Velasquez steps in, fakes dropping down for a shot, then darts back out. Velasquez uses a smart combination to get Struve to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. He has the takedown! Struve pulls guard. Velasquez throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Velasquez looks to pass guard and get side control. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Struve attempts to grab an arm of Velasquez from the bottom of the guard. Struve uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Struve tries to ensnare Velasquez in an americana. Velasquez fights off the americana attempt. Struve blocks Velasquez as he tries a transition to guard. Struve fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Velasquez brings his legs in to trap Struve in half guard. Struve tries to ensnare Velasquez in an arm triangle. Velasquez doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. Struve feels Velasquez prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Struve is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Velasquez doesn't let Struve get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Joe Rogan:"That round goes to Velasquez, 10-9 on my card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Struve has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Velasquez in this round. Velasquez steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. A jab misses, allowing Velasquez to counter-strike with a nice jab. Velasquez chooses to shoot in on Struve. Struve tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Struve saw it coming and got out of range. Moving in closer, Struve looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Struve is now standing in the pocket. A left jab misses, giving Struve the chance to hit back with a barrage of big rights, knocking Velasquez down! Velasquez shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Velasquez pulls Struve down into half guard after he threw a wild bomb that didn't connect. Struve starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. Struve struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. Velasquez gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. We go past the halfway point of this round. Struve spots an opportunity and moves quickly to try and secure one of his opponent's legs. Struve ends up having to pull guard, unable to secure the leg he wanted. Velasquez tries to pass the guard. Struve is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Velasquez firmly in guard. Struve attempts to lock on a triangle choke. The triangle is deeply applied, Velasquez has to tap before he is put to sleep! By submission, the winner is Stefan Struve!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 4:32 of Round 2. Declare the winner by Submission (Triangle Choke), Stefan 'Skyscraper' Struver!"

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Chris Weidman (16-1) vs. (#1) Derek Brunson (19-4)

Bruce Buffer: ""Ladies and gentlemen, It´s Timeeeeeee !!! This is the Main Event of the evening, 5 Rounds for the UFC Middleweight Championship of the World!

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. This Man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 19 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Wilmington, North Caroline, USA. Derek Brunson.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestler. With the professional record of 16 wins & 1 Loss. Fighting out of Baldwin, New York, USA. The reigning, defending UFC Middleweight Champion of the World, 'The All American' Chris Weidman.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Alright ladies, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Herb Dean: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! Weidman grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, done as a judo-style trip, getting it! Brunson gets half guard. Weidman starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. He can't find a way past half guard. Brunson tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Weidman. Weidman attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. He can't find a way past half guard. Weidman blocks Brunson as he tries a transition to full guard. Weidman is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. Brunson tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Weidman tries to pass the half guard. Weidman isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Brunson. Brunson tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Weidman doesn't allow it. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. Weidman shoots in, looking for a takedown. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Brunson has to pull guard. Weidman tries to pass the guard. Brunson is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Weidman firmly in guard. Brunson raises his legs and tries to get Weidman into a triangle choke. Weidman pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Joe Rogan:"I think Weidman took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number two begins! Weidman sees a left body kick coming, grabs it, tries to execute a judo-style trip, getting it! Weidman has side control! Weidman tries to get into the mount position. Brunson keeps Weidman at side control, not letting the mount happen. Brunson tries to pull guard on Weidman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Weidman attempts an armbar. Weidman gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Brunson is in huge trouble! No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. Brunson tries to move to guard, but Weidman doesn't allow it. Weidman attempts the mount. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Brunson tries to pull guard on Weidman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. We move into the second half of this round. Weidman looks to get a mount. Brunson doesn't let Weidman get the mount, and so he remains at side control. Brunson tries to sweep Weidman but can't. Weidman looks to get a mount. Weidman isn't able to mount Brunson this time around. Brunson tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Weidman. We're into the final minute of the round. With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. Weidman uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Weidman gets a single leg takedown! Brunson pulls guard off it. Weidman tries to pass the guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Weidman."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round three! Moving forward, Weidman counters a right jab with a crisp left hand punch. Weidman keeps his cool as Brunson fakes shooting in. Weidman steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Brunson throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Brunson can't take Weidman off his feet, so settles for pushing him face-first up against the cage instead. Weidman is in danger as Brunson tries to climb up his back and apply a choke of some kind. Weidman does not allow Brunson to get the choke applied. Brunson looks for a trip takedown while holding Weidman from behind. Brunson has to struggle for it, but is eventually rewarded with the takedown. Weidman can do nothing to stop Brunson getting side control off the takedown. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Brunson punches down at Weidman, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Weidman takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. Brunson throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Weidman gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. As the scramble begins, Weidman sees that Brunson has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. Weidman ends up having to pull guard, unable to secure the leg he wanted. Chris Weidman is breathing very hard. There's under a minute left in this round. Brunson attempts to pass guard. Weidman keeps his guard secure. Weidman attempts a triangle choke on Brunson from the bottom of the guard. Brunson blocks the attempt. The time is up, and that's the end of round three."

Joe Rogan:"I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Brunson."

Round 4

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! Between rounds, his corner told Weidman to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. Weidman steps back to avoid a kick to the body. Breathing very hard, Derek Brunson is looking ragged. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. Weidman avoids a body kick. Moving in closer, a tired-looking Brunson apparently wants to strike from the pocket. Standing his ground, Weidman looks happy to engage Brunson in the pocket. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. Weidman attempts to pick Brunson up for a slam. Brunson has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Weidman ends up in guard. Weidman attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Brunson is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Weidman firmly in guard. From the looks of things, I don't think Chris Weidman has much energy left. Brunson tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Weidman. Derek Brunson looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. We pass the halfway mark of this round. In guard, Weidman begins working to pass to side control. After a struggle, he gets to half guard. Weidman begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. Weidman struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. Brunson attempts to guillotine Weidman from the bottom of half guard. Weidman blocks it. We have one minute of the round remaining. Weidman reaches over and tries to lock Brunson in an arm triangle. Brunson defends it well. Time expires and we come to the end of round four."

Joe Rogan:"That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action. That round goes to Weidman, 10-9 on my card."

Round 5

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number five begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Weidman has been instructed to try and get Brunson to the floor in this round. An attempted body kick misses, giving Weidman the opportunity to counter with a solid left jab. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Weidman has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Brunson down. He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Brunson pulls guard. Weidman attempts to pass guard. He can't get free of the guard. Chris Weidman looks like he is completely out of gas. Brunson tries to pull Weidman into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. Weidman isn't caught tight enough to tap, but does get swept over into side control. Derek Brunson looks exhausted. Brunson throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Weidman tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Brunson. We move into the second half of this round. Brunson attempts an americana. Brunson gets the americana fully applied and Weidman has to tap out! Derek Brunson is the new champion!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 3:15 of Round 5. Declare the winner by Tapout (Americana), The New UFC Middleweight Champion, Derek Brunson!"

UFC 223: Weidman vs. Brunson

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Attendence: 24,307

Gate: $ 6,076,750

PPV: 6,434,522 buys for revenue of $ 38,607,132

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Chris Weidman vs. (#1) Derek Brunson - Derek Brunson win by Submission (Americana) in 3:15 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Cain Velasquez vs. (#14) Stefan Struve - Stefan Struve win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:32 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: B.J. Penn vs. Roger Huerta - Roger Huerta win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gegard Mousasi vs. Fabio Maldonado - Fabio Maldonado win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:51 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: (#11) Nate Diaz vs. Jamie Varner - Nate Diaz win by Submission (Triangle with Armbar) in 4:04 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Stipe Miocic vs. Walt Harris - Stipe Miocic win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green vs. (#15) Adriano Martins - Bobby Green win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Scott Barrett - Gabriel Gonzaga win by KO (Punch) in 2:21 of Round 1.

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#11) Claudia Gadelha vs. (#9) Tecia Torres - Claudia Gadelha win by Submission (Omoplata) in 3:28 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Patricio Freire vs. Andre Fili - Andre Fili win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Seth Baczynski vs. Thiago Perpetuo - Thiago Perpetuo win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:22 of Round 1.

Women´s Strawweigth Bout: Jessica Eye vs. Justine Kish - Justine Kish win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Clint Hester vs. Alex Makhonin - Alex Makhonin win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Andre Fili vs. Patricio Freire

KO of the Night: Gabriel Gonzaga

Submission of the Night: Derek Brunson

Post Fight

- Brunson said he made the biggest dream of his career, and hopes to stay on top as long as possible.

- Weidman said Brunson grew up at the right time in the fight and deserved to be the new champion.

- Struve said he's win puts him among the best in the division.

- Huerta said he beat a legend like Penn was incredible, and waits for another major fight.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

Cagerage - 6 / 7

Goldenflyte - 4 / 9

rodrigoviolim · August 29, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Sotiropoulos vs. Gomi - Press Conference

- Sotiropoulos said he is will be a classic fight between grappler vs. striker.

- Gomi said his career is ending, and want to make big fights before they stop fighting.

- Te Huna said that Okami is a strong fighter for the division and will be a very difficult fight.

- Okami said he made a good preparation is to fight, and will show their qualities.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Sotiropoulos vs. Gomi

Date: February 11, 2017

Venue: Hisense Arena

Local: Victoria, Australia

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) George Sotiropoulos (155 lbs) vs. Takanori Gomi (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: James Te Huna (185 lbs) vs. Yushin Okami (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#5) Brendan O`Reilly (170 lbs) vs. (#12) Albert Tumenov (170 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Soa Palelei (265 lbs) vs. Hae Jon Yang (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke (170 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (169 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alan Belcher (205 lbs) vs. Priscus Fogagnolo (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Dylan Andrews (185 lbs) vs. Michael Kuiper (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Richard Walsh (170 lbs) vs. Bruno Carvalho (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Kelly (185 lbs) vs. Antonio Braga Neto (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev (170 lbs) vs. Chad Laprise (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tyler Manawaroa (185 lbs) vs. Salvador Augusto Montano (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Damien Brown (155 lbs) vs. Derek Anderson (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Arnaud Lepont (155 lbs) vs. Tadakuni Okazaki (155 lbs)

CageRage · August 29, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Sotiropoulos vs. Gomi

Date: February 11, 2017

Venue: Hisense Arena

Local: Victoria, Australia

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) George Sotiropoulos (155 lbs) vs. Takanori Gomi (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: James Te Huna (185 lbs) vs. Yushin Okami (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#5) Brendan O`Reilly (170 lbs) vs. (#12) Albert Tumenov (170 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Soa Palelei (265 lbs) vs. Hae Jon Yang (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke (170 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (169 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alan Belcher (205 lbs) vs. Priscus Fogagnolo (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Dylan Andrews (185 lbs) vs. Michael Kuiper (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Richard Walsh (170 lbs) vs. Bruno Carvalho (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Kelly (185 lbs) vs. Antonio Braga Neto (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev (170 lbs) vs. Chad Laprise (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tyler Manawaroa (185 lbs) vs. Salvador Augusto Montano (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Damien Brown (155 lbs) vs. Derek Anderson (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Arnaud Lepont (155 lbs) vs. Tadakuni Okazaki (155 lbs)

Wolfman84 · August 31, 2014

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) George Sotiropoulos (155 lbs) vs. Takanori Gomi (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: James Te Huna (185 lbs) vs. Yushin Okami (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#5) Brendan O`Reilly (170 lbs) vs. (#12) Albert Tumenov (170 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Soa Palelei (265 lbs) vs. Hae Jon Yang (265 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke (170 lbs) vs. Josh Neer (169 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alan Belcher (205 lbs) vs. Priscus Fogagnolo (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Dylan Andrews (185 lbs) vs. Michael Kuiper (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Richard Walsh (170 lbs) vs. Bruno Carvalho (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Kelly (185 lbs) vs. Antonio Braga Neto (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev (170 lbs) vs. Chad Laprise (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tyler Manawaroa (185 lbs) vs. Salvador Augusto Montano (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Damien Brown (155 lbs) vs. Derek Anderson (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Arnaud Lepont (155 lbs) vs. Tadakuni Okazaki (155 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · August 31, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Sotiropoulos vs. Gomi - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke (22-10-1) vs. Josh Neer (36-13-1)

Joe Martinez: “We are live, from Hisense Arena in Victoria, Australia

for UFC Fight Night! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Heavyweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 36 wins, 13 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Des Moines, USA. Josh 'The Dentist' Neer.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 22 wins, 10 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Maroochydoore, Australia. Kyle 'KO' Noke.

When the fight starts our referee will be John Sharp."

John Sharp: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: "We are underway! Neer steps back to avoid a left jab. Neer feints stepping in. Neer is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Noke. Not wanting to grapple, Noke uses strikes to keep Neer at a distance. Noke counters an errant left jab with a straight left. Neer chooses to shoot in on Noke. Neer gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! Noke slips past a left jab and fires back with a straight left. We go past the halfway point of this round. Neer misses with an attempted right hook to the body. Time slips away as Noke doesn't press Neer, allowing him to circle. Noke tries for a left jab but Neer moves out of range. Noke circles as he plans his next move. Neer presses in closer to attack. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Neer chooses to shoot in on Noke. Noke attempts to avoid Neer as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Noke saw it coming and got out of range. Noke slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. Neer darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Brian Stann: "You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. I have to give that round to Noke, but only a 10-9."

Round 2

Jon Anik: "And here we go, round two! Noke feints an attack, keeping Neer on his toes. Neer avoids a tight combination. Neer feints left and tries to get Noke to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Neer goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Noke to cover up, then shoots in. Noke tries to avoid Neer. The takedown doesn't work, Noke saw it coming and got out of range. Neer bobs and weaves, trying to get Noke to commit. Neer throws three punches in quick succession, but Noke was out of range. Not letting up, Noke quickly steps in closer to attack Neer. Noke comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Noke moves into the pocket. Neer dodges a body kick and returns fire with a solid punch. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Slipping past the blow, Neer counters an attempted knock out punch with a solid punch. Neer throws a left jab but Noke uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. Not comfortable in the pocket, Noke steps back and creates some space. Neer goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Noke to cover up, then shoots in. Noke attempts to avoid Neer as he shoots in. Noke avoids the takedown attempt. We're into the final minute of the round. Neer comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. He gets into range. Neer, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Noke covers up and absorbs it. Stepping back, Noke creates a bit of distance. Neer shoots in, looking for a takedown. Noke tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Noke avoided Neer. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Brian Stann: "That round goes to Neer, 10-9 on my card."

Round 3

Jon Anik: "There's the bell for the start of the round! Neer counters a left jab by using a solid left. Neer feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Noke just avoids it. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Noke to fire back with a series of lefts. Neer comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Neer is in the pocket, ready to attack Noke. Neer sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a flurry of quick punches. A left jab misses, Neer counters with a left hook to the body. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Neer hits a nice jab. Neer throws a flurry of punches but Noke covers up well. We are now at the halfway point of the round. From the pocket, Neer shoots in for a double leg. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Neer. Neer has the takedown! Noke pulls half guard. Neer starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. Neer isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Noke. Neer blocks Noke as he tries a sweep from half guard. Kyle Noke is breathing very hard. Neer tries to pass the half guard. He gets past half guard, gaining side control. We have one minute of the round remaining. Neer tries to lock Noke in an armbar. Neer gets the armbar fully applied and Noke has to tap out! The winner, by submission; Josh Neer!"

Brian Stann: "A great return of Josh Neer at UFC."

Joe Martinez: "The referee John Sharp stopped the contest in 4:25 of Round 3. Declare the winner by Tapout (Armbar), Josh 'The Dentist' Neer!"

Heavyweight Bout: Soa Palelei (23-6) vs. Hae Joon Yang (10-3)

Joe Martinez: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 10 wins & 3 losses. Fighting out of Daegu, South Korea. Hae Joon Yang.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Mix Martial Artist. With a professional record of 23 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Perth, Australia. Soa Palelei.

When the fight starts our referee will be Steve Perceval."

Steve Perceval: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: "The fight begins! An errant jab sets Yang up to counter-strike with a barrage of big right hands! Palelei backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow! Yang throws a right high kick to try and finish the groggy Palelei off, but it only glances off the forearm and the opportunity is wasted. Yang tries for a left jab but Palelei moves out of range. Yang suddenly fakes dropping down for a double leg to try and get Palelei to commit to a sprawl, but gets no joy. Yang feints stepping in. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Yang comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Yang backs away to create some more space. We go past the halfway point of this round. Palelei comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Palelei is now standing in the pocket. Palelei shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. The takedown is completed, Palelei came in hard and fast and was too much for Yang. Palelei ends up holding a seated Yang around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Palelei tries to pound on Yang, but can't get free to posture up or get enough distance to pull back. Yang, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. Palelei looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Yang from a seated position onto his back. He is too good for Yang, and gets side control. We have one minute of the round remaining. Palelei attempts to move to mount. He is too good for Yang, and has mount. Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Brian Stann: "That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Palelei."

Round 2

Jon Anik: "There's the bell for the start of the round! An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. Palelei avoids a jab and scores with a crisp left hand punch. Yang looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Palelei. Yang is in the pocket, ready to attack Palelei. Slipping past a flurry of punches, Yang has the angle to counter with a jab. Yang slips past a straight punch and hits a punch. Yang slips past a straight punch and hits a straight left. Yang slips past a straight punch and hits a solid punch. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Yang uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a clean left jab. Palelei uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Yang gets tagged with a crisp jab. Yang uses a stiff jab. There's under a minute left in this round. Palelei slips past a wild spinning back fist and counters with a series of quick, sharp punches. Palelei throws rights and lefts, but Yang covers up well and none of the shots find a home. Using head movement, Yang slips past a left jab and counters with a solid punch. Round two ends as time expires."

Brian Stann: "I think Yang took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 3

Jon Anik: "There's the bell for the start of the round! Yang counters a flurry of punches with a series of big punches, putting Palelei down on the ground! Soa Palelei looks very tired out there. Yang starts pounding away on Palelei, looking to finish him off! Yang pounds away with punches and Palelei is having trouble doing anything about it! With Palelei taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! The winner, by TKO, is Hae Joon Yang!"

Brian Stann: "Yang was amazing tonight. Huge victory over Palelei"

Joe Martinez: "The referee Steven Perceval stopped the contest in 0:46 of Round 3. Declare the winner by TKO, Hae Joon Yang!"

Welterweight Bout: (#5) Brendan O`Reilly (11-1) vs. (#12) Albert Tumenov (17-2)

Joe Martinez: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Welterweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Sambo Fighter. With a professional record of 17 wins & 2 losses. Fighting out of Nalchik, Russia. Albert Tumenov.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Mix Martial Artist. With a professional record of 11 wins & 1 loss. Fighting out of Queensland, Australia. Brendan 'Badger' O´Reilly.

When the fight starts our referee will be John Sharp."

John Sharp: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: "The fight begins! They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. Tumenov throws rights and lefts, but O’Reilly covers up well and none of the shots find a home. Tumenov backs away from O’Reilly, creating some space between them. O’Reilly has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. There's a takedown attempt from Tumenov. The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and O’Reilly is left on his back pulling guard. Tumenov is trying to pass guard. He can't find a way past the guard. O’Reilly grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Tumenov into a triangle choke. Tumenov blocks the triangle attempt. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Tumenov starts trying to work to get past the guard. O’Reilly is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Tumenov firmly in guard. O’Reilly attempts a triangle choke on Tumenov from the bottom of the guard. Tumenov defends well against it. There's under a minute left in this round. In guard, Tumenov catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. O’Reilly reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Tumenov pulls his arm free, brilliantly moving to side control in the same moment. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Brian Stann: "That round goes to Tumenov, 10-9 on my card."

Round 2

Jon Anik: "There's the bell and round number two begins! O’Reilly feints to the right, trying to draw Tumenov into throwing a strike. Tumenov tries for a left jab but O’Reilly moves out of range. Tumenov comes in, looking for a quick takedown. It looks like O’Reilly is trying to grab a guillotine. The guillotine attempt doesn't work. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves O’Reilly pulling guard. The clock runs down as O’Reilly is being smothered against the ground by Tumenov. Tumenov tries to pass the guard. He passes, but only to half guard. Tumenov starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. He can't find a way past half guard. O’Reilly tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard. O’Reilly cannot secure the arm. We go past the halfway point of this round. In half guard, Tumenov begins working to get side control. O’Reilly keeps Tumenov in half guard. Tumenov blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. Looking to catch his breath, Tumenov is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. We have one minute of the round remaining. Tumenov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. O’Reilly attempts to secure an arm. O’Reilly cannot secure the arm. Round two ends as time expires."

Brian Stann: "That round goes to Tumenov, 10-9 on my card."

Round 3

Jon Anik: "There's the bell for the start of the round! It sounded like his corner told Tumenov to attempt to get O’Reilly to the floor in this round. Tumenov steps back to avoid a left jab. O’Reilly shoots in, looking for a takedown. Tumenov sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing O’Reilly down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Tumenov fires away with punches, and O’Reilly takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! Tumenov unloads with massive punches, O’Reilly is getting destroyed! The referee jumps in and saves O’Reilly from taking any more shots! Albert Tumenov takes the win by TKO!"

Joe Martinez: "The referee John Sharp stopped the contest in 1:33 of Round 3. Declare the winner by TKO, Albert Tumenov!"

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: James Te Huna (17-11) vs. Yushin Okami (31-11)

Joe Martinez: “Our Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Middleweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 31 wins & 11 losses. Fighting out of Kanagawa, Japan. Yushin 'Thunder' Okami.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Striker. With a professional record of 17 wins & 11 losses. Fighting out of Penrith, Australia. James Te Huna.

When the fight starts our referee will be Steve Perceval."

Steve Perceval: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Steve Perceval: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: "Round one begins! Okami avoids a low kick. They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Okami. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Te Huna has to pull guard. Te Huna doesn't allow Okami to smother him against the ground. Te Huna tries to catch Okami with a punch, but it is not on target. The clock runs down as Te Huna is being smothered against the ground by Okami. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Okami looks to get past the guard. Te Huna comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Okami in guard. Te Huna tries to catch Okami with a punch, but it is not on target. Okami smothers Te Huna with his body by pushing forward and down. We have one minute of the round remaining. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. They wind up in a tight clinch. With underhooks giving him solid control over Te Huna, Okami looks for a takedown. Okami doesn't get the takedown, Te Huna blocked it. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Brian Stann: "That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Okami."

Round 2

Jon Anik: "There's the bell and round number two begins! A left hand misses, allowing Okami to counter with an excellent combination. Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. Okami drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Okami slips out of the way of a body kick. Okami keeps his cool as Te Huna throws a feint to the left. Okami shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is completed, Te Huna is on his back and pulls guard. Okami smothers Te Huna with his body by pushing forward and down. We go past the halfway point of this round. Okami attempts to pass guard. He passes the guard well, gaining side control. Okami uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip! Okami hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs! Okami begins trying to get himself behind Te Huna. He does it, getting behind Te Huna. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Okami tries to get Te Huna locked in a rear naked choke. Te Huna doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Okami blocks Te Huna as he tries to roll over. James Te Huna looks very tired out there. The time is up, and that's the end of round two."

Brian Stann: "I have to give that round to Okami, but only a 10-9."

Round 3

Jon Anik: "There's the bell and round number three begins! Between rounds, his corner told Te Huna to try and keep it standing in this round. Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. Okami has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Te Huna down. A sweep of the legs is successful, Te Huna has to pull half guard. Okami begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. He does excellently, getting into side control. Okami tries to put Te Huna into an americana. Te Huna defends himself well. Te Huna tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Okami tries to ensnare Te Huna in an armbar. Okami gets an armbar fully applied! No! Te Huna manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. Te Huna tries to move to guard, but Okami doesn't allow it. Okami tries to slip behind and take the back. Te Huna can't stop it and gives up his back! Yushin Okami is looking really tired. Okami tries to get Te Huna locked in a rear naked choke. Te Huna fights off the rear naked choke attempt. James Te Huna looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy. Te Huna tries to move Okami off his back but can't. We move into the second half of this round. Okami successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. Okami, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Te Huna fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Te Huna tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. We have one minute of the round remaining. With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Okami tries to finish Te Huna off with a rear naked choke. Te Huna doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. James Te Huna looks like he is completely out of gas. Te Huna struggles against Okami but cannot get himself free from the hooks. We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

Brian Stann: "I have to give that round to Okami, but only a 10-9."

Joe Martinez: "After three round the judges score cards for decision. All three judges give a score the contest, 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Yushin 'Thunder' Okami!"

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) George Sotiropoulos (19-6) vs. Takanori Gomi (38-12-1 NC)

Joe Martinez: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the main event of the evening, 5 rounds for the UFC Lightweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler and Boxer. With a professional record of 38 wins, 12 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Tokyo, Japan. He is the former PRIDE Lightweight Champion, 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 19 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Geelong, Australia. He is the former M-1 Global Lightweight Champion, George Sotiropoulos.

When the fight starts our referee will be John Sharp."

John Sharp: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

John Sharp: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: "And here we go! Gomi slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp left hand punch. Gomi comes in closer, looking to clinch with Sotiropoulos. Gomi ends up grabbing Sotiropoulos in a Muay Thai clinch. Gomi loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Sotiropoulos the opportunity to wrestle free. Gomi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sotiropoulos. Gomi cannot get close enough to the elusive Sotiropoulos to grapple. Gomi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sotiropoulos. Sotiropoulos finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Using his wrestling skills, Gomi is trying to push Sotiropoulos up against the cage. He does so, and now has Sotiropoulos pinned to the cage. We move into the second half of this round. Sotiropoulos is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. Sotiropoulos has a large gash above his eye from that strike. Gomi pins Sotiropoulos up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly sixty seconds. Sotiropoulos is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Gomi has over him. This goes on for about thirty seconds. There's under a minute left in this round. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Sotiropoulos. Gomi attempts to avoid Sotiropoulos as he shoots in. Sotiropoulos doesn't get the takedown, Gomi avoided it. With Sotiropoulos bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. The fight recommences! Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

Brian Stann: "That round goes to Gomi, 10-9 on my card."

Round 2

Jon Anik: "There's the bell and round number two begins! Sotiropoulos darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Gomi to commit to throwing a strike. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Sotiropoulos to fire back with a nice one-two combination. Gomi counters a one-two combination with a clean left. Gomi looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Sotiropoulos seems happy to grapple with Gomi. Sotiropoulos tries to take Gomi down. It looks like Gomi is trying to grab a guillotine. Gomi cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. Sotiropoulos starts trying to work to get past the guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. From his back, Gomi manages to pull Sotiropoulos toward the cage. Sotiropoulos cannot stop Gomi from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Sotiropoulos looks for a trip takedown. Gomi doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. Sotiropoulos begins trying to pass the guard. Sotiropoulos gets past, but Gomi stops him at half guard. Sotiropoulos attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. Gomi tries to sweep Sotiropoulos but doesn't get anywhere. We have one minute of the round remaining. Sotiropoulos attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. Sotiropoulos almost gets side control, but Gomi was ready and a scramble for position ensues. As the scramble begins, Sotiropoulos sees that Gomi has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. Unable to secure the leg, Sotiropoulos winds up on his back pulling half guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round two."

Brian Stann: "That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sotiropoulos."

Round 3

Jon Anik: "There's the bell and round number three begins! Sotiropoulos isn't drawn in by Gomi feinting to his left. Gomi throws a barrage of big right hands but Sotiropoulos moves out of range. A feint sets up a right head kick attempt from Gomi, but Sotiropoulos moves out of range at the last moment. Gomi circles around Sotiropoulos. Sotiropoulos presses in closer to attack. George Sotiropoulos looks very tired out there. Takanori Gomi looks very tired out there. Gomi steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. Moving in closer, a tired-looking Gomi apparently wants to strike from the pocket. He gets into range. A left jab misses, giving Gomi the chance to hit back with an enormous right hook, Sotiropoulos is out before he hits the ground! The winner, by Knock Out; Takanori Gomi!"

Brian Stann: "A big knockout to Takanori Gomi!"

Joe Martinez: "The referee John Sharp stopped the contest in 2:28 of Round 3. Declare the winner by Knockout, 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi!"

UFC Fight Night: Sotiropoulos vs. Gomi

Venue: Hisense Arena

Local: Victoria, Australia

Attendence: 6,410

Gate: $ 1,403,790

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Fantastic

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) George Sotiropoulos vs. Takanori Gomi - Takanori Gomi win by KO (Punch) in 2:28 of Round 3.

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: James Te Huna vs. Yushin Okami - Yushin Okami win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: (#5) Brendan O`Reilly vs. (#12) Albert Tumenov - Albert Tumenov win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:33 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: Soa Palelei vs. Hae Joon Yang - Hae Joon Yang win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:46 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Kyle Noke vs. Josh Neer - Josh Neer win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:52 of Round 3.

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alan Belcher vs. Priscus Fogagnolo - Alan Belcher win by KO (Knee) in 0:54 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Dylan Andrews vs. Michael Kuiper - Michael Kuiper win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Richard Walsh vs. Bruno Carvalho - Bruno Carvalho win by Submission (Kneebar) in 4:19 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Kelly vs. Antonio Braga Neto - Antonio Braga Neto win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev vs. Chad Laprise - Alexander Yakovlev win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Tyler Manawaroa vs. Salvador Augusto Montano - Tyler Manawaroa win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Damien Brown vs. Derek Anderson - Derek Anderson win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Arnaud Lepont vs. Tadakuni Okazaki - Arnaud Lepont win by Submission (Americana) in 4:41 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Hae Joon Yang vs. Soa Palelei

KO of the Night: Takanori Gomi

Submission of the Night: Bruno Carvalho

Post Fight

- Gomi said he was happy with his performance.

- Sotiropoulos said he is disappointed to have been beaten.

- Okami said he expects to face a fighter ranked higher on a next fight.

- The winner of TUF, Daniel Kelly announced his retirement.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

Cagerage - 8 / 5

Wolfman84 - 6:) / 7

rodrigoviolim · September 1, 2014

UFC 224: Yahya vs. McDonad II - Press Conference

- Yahya said that McDonald is a tough opponent and he deserves the rematch.

- McDonald said Yahya is an excelent finisher, and will try to keep the fight standing.

- MacDonald said he did not think of the title dispute, but only in the fight against Story.

- Story told to fight in Canada is always very difficult, but will win tonight.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC 224: Yahya vs. McDonald II

Date: February 18, 2017

Venue: Rogers Arena

Local: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Rani Yahya (135 lbs) vs. (#1) Michael McDonald (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#2) Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. (#6) Rick Story (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (135 lbs) vs. Yves Jabouin (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (155 lbs) vs. Eddie Alvarez (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (170 lbs) vs. Jordan Mein (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt (185 lbs) vs. Brett Cooper (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joe Lauzon (145 lbs) vs. Jesse Ronson (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Russell Doane (135 lbs) vs. Louis Fisette (135 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert (9-3) vs. Azunna Anyamwu (8-2)

Middleweight Bout: Luke Harris (185 lbs) vs. Arthur Guseinov (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (170 lbs) vs. Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb (185 lbs) vs. Barend Schoch (185 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy (115 lbs) vs. Angelica Chavez (115 lbs)

Wolfman84 · September 2, 2014

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Rani Yahya (135 lbs) vs. (#1) Michael McDonald (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#2) Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. (#6) Rick Story (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (135 lbs) vs. Yves Jabouin (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (155 lbs) vs. Eddie Alvarez (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (170 lbs) vs. Jordan Mein (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt (185 lbs) vs. Brett Cooper (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joe Lauzon (145 lbs) vs. Jesse Ronson (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Russell Doane (135 lbs) vs. Louis Fisette (135 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert (9-3) vs. Azunna Anyamwu (8-2)

Middleweight Bout: Luke Harris (185 lbs) vs. Arthur Guseinov (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (170 lbs) vs. Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb (185 lbs) vs. Barend Schoch (185 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy (115 lbs) vs. Angelica Chavez (115 lbs)

CageRage · September 2, 2014

UFC 224: Yahya vs. McDonald II

Date: February 18, 2017

Venue: Rogers Arena

Local: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Rani Yahya (135 lbs) vs. (#1) Michael McDonald (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#2) Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. (#6) Rick Story (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (135 lbs) vs. Yves Jabouin (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (155 lbs) vs. Eddie Alvarez (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (170 lbs) vs. Jordan Mein (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt (185 lbs) vs. Brett Cooper (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joe Lauzon (145 lbs) vs. Jesse Ronson (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Russell Doane (135 lbs) vs. Louis Fisette (135 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert (9-3) vs. Azunna Anyamwu (8-2)

Middleweight Bout: Luke Harris (185 lbs) vs. Arthur Guseinov (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (170 lbs) vs. Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb (185 lbs) vs. Barend Schoch (185 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy (115 lbs) vs. Angelica Chavez (115 lbs)

goldenflyte · September 2, 2014

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Rani Yahya (135 lbs) vs. (#1) Michael McDonald (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#2) Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. (#6) Rick Story (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (135 lbs) vs. Yves Jabouin (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (155 lbs) vs. Eddie Alvarez (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (170 lbs) vs. Jordan Mein (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt (185 lbs) vs. Brett Cooper (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Joe Lauzon (145 lbs) vs. Jesse Ronson (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Russell Doane (135 lbs) vs. Louis Fisette (135 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert (9-3) vs. Azunna Anyamwu (8-2)

Middleweight Bout: Luke Harris (185 lbs) vs. Arthur Guseinov (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (170 lbs) vs. Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb (185 lbs) vs. Barend Schoch (185 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy (115 lbs) vs. Angelica Chavez (115 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · September 6, 2014

UFC 224: Yahya vs. McDonald II - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves (23-12) vs. Jordan Mein (30-13)

Bruce Buffer: “We are live, from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for UFC on 224! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Welterweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Mixed Martial Artist With a professional record of 30 wins & 13 losses. Fighting out of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Jordan 'Young Guns' Mein.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 23 wins & 12 losses. Fighting out of Fortaleza, Brazil. Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves.

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”"

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go! Mein isn't drawn in by Alves feinting to his left. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. A feint sets up Mein perfectly to try to get a knock out with a scorching right cross, but Alves sees it at the last possible moment and ducks under. There's a takedown attempt from Alves. Mein tries to step away from the takedown. Mein avoids the takedown attempt. Alves counters a one-two combination with a clean jab. Mein glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Alves doesn't let Mein settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Alves comes in closer, looking to clinch with Mein. He pulls Mein into a Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Alves blasts Mein with a powerful knee to the chest! Mein is staggered! Mein wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. Mein is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Alves lets Mein get closer. We have one minute of the round remaining. Showing good head movement, Alves weaves out of the way of a nice one-two combination. Using head movement, Alves slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the ribs. Mein checks a leg kick and comes right back with a series of big right hands, putting Alves down on the ground! Mein starts pounding away on Alves, looking to finish him off! Mein can't put Alves away, and gets sucked into half guard. The time runs out on round one."

Joe Rogan:"That was a very close round, but I think Mein just about edged it."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! A feint sets up a body kick from Mein, but Alves is able to move out of range in time. An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Mein the opportunity to counter with a nice jab. Mein counters a wayward left jab with a straight left. Alves slips out of the way of a jab. Mein looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Alves. Alves lets Mein get closer. Mein circles away, creating some distance between them. Alves uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Mein tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. The takedown is completed, Alves came in hard and fast and was too much for Mein. Mein winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Alves pressing onto him. Alves smashes Mein with an enormous elbow to the face! We are now at the halfway point of the round. Alves attempts to guillotine Mein, who is stuck against the cage. The guillotine is fully applied, Mein has no option but to tap out! The winner, by submission; Thiago Alves!"

Joe Rogan:"Great win for Thiago Alves."

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 3:12 of Round 2. Declare the winner by Tapout (Guillotine Choke), Thiago 'Pitbull' Alves!"

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek (15-7) vs. Eddie Alvarez (29-7)

Bruce Buffer: In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Lightweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Striker. With a professional record of 29 wins & 7 losses. Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Eddie Alvarez.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 15 wins & 7 losses. Fighting out of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mark Bocek.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"Round one begins! Alvarez counters a left jab by using a couple of nice rights. Bocek is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Alvarez. Alvarez finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Bocek is trying to muscle Alvarez up against the cage. He does so, and now has Alvarez pinned to the cage. Bocek tries to smother Alvarez against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control. Bocek almost allows Alvarez to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time. Bocek tries to press him up against the cage, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control. Bocek almost allows Alvarez to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time. Bocek attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Alvarez is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. Bocek almost allows Alvarez to hook a standing guillotine, but pulls away just in time. Alvarez wrestles back against Bocek, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. We move into the second half of this round. With the cage trapping Bocek, Alvarez gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Bocek blocked it and then turns it so that Alvarez is the one against the cage. Bocek attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Alvarez is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. Alvarez sees the opportunity for a standing guillotine, but Bocek saw it coming and swiftly blocked it. Bocek tries to foot stomp Alvarez, but misses. Bocek misses with a foot stomp. Alvarez struggles back against Bocek, not allowing him to control the grappling. Alvarez tries to slip on a guillotine choke, but can't quite hook it. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Bocek tries a foot stomp, but Alvarez avoids it. Bocek tries to maintain control, but Alvarez wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Bocek ends up backed against the cage. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:"Incredibly close round, but Bocek came out just ahead on my score card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell for the start of the round! Alvarez steps back to avoid a left jab. A wayward low right kick allows Bocek to hit a huge right cross that sends Alvarez to the floor! Alvarez shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. In comes Bocek looking to get some form of ground control. Bocek dives in, but Alvarez pushes him away and starts to scramble. Alvarez manages to come out on top, with Bocek pulling half guard. Alvarez attempts to kimura Bocek from the top of half guard. Bocek blocks it. Bocek tries to ensnare Alvarez in a guillotine. Alvarez defends it well. Alvarez fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Bocek reaches over and tries to lock Alvarez in a guillotine. Alvarez blocks it. Mark Bocek is breathing very hard. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Alvarez tries to pass the half guard. Alvarez is too skilled for Bocek, passing half guard and gaining side control. Stuck under side control, Bocek takes a hard knee to the ribs! Alvarez attempts an americana. Bocek doesn't allow the americana to be applied. Bocek tries to pull guard on Alvarez but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Alvarez hits a knee strike to the ribs. Alvarez attempts to move to mount. He doesn't get the mount, but only because Bocek rolled over and gave up his back instead. Round two ends as time expires."

Joe Rogan:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bocek."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"We are back underway! Bocek steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Alvarez shoots in, looking for a takedown. Bocek sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown doesn't work, Bocek saw it coming and got out of range. Alvarez looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Bocek keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch. Eddie Alvarez is breathing very hard. Bocek glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. Alvarez quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Alvarez throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Bocek attempts to avoid Alvarez as he shoots in. Alvarez can't get the takedown, Bocek was too quick to back away. From the looks of things, I don't think Mark Bocek has much energy left. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Bocek throws a looping punch, but Alvarez avoids it. Not letting up, Alvarez quickly steps in closer to attack Bocek. Alvarez, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Bocek. Bocek is pulled into a grapple. Alvarez is trying to muscle Bocek up against the cage. Alvarez manages it, and controls Bocek up against the cage. Eddie Alvarez seems to be fighting against exhaustion. With the cage trapping Bocek, Alvarez gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. The underhooks allow Alvarez to easily trip Bocek and send him to the ground. Bocek winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Alvarez pressing onto him. There's under a minute left in this round. Alvarez tries to put Bocek into a guillotine choke. A guillotine choke is applied; Bocek isn't tapping out though! It looks like Bocek must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. Alvarez eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. Alvarez throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Alvarez fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight."

Joe Rogan:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alvarez."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. The judges scores the contest 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28. For the winner by Unanimous Decision, Eddie Alvarez!"

Bantamweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres (42-6) vs. Yves Jabouin (22-12)

Bruce Buffer: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Bantamweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 22 wins & 12 losses. Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Yves 'Tiger' Jabouin.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter and Boxer. With a professional record of 42 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of East Chicago, Indiana, USA. He is the Former WEC Bantamweight Champion, Miguel Angel Torres.

When the fight starts our referee will be 'Big' John McCarthy."

'Big' John McCarthy: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! A straight left fails to land and Jabouin is able to fire back with a hard leg kick. Torres counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Jabouin is able to stuff it. Torres looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Jabouin keeps himself moving out of range. Torres looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Jabouin is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. Using the clinch, Torres blasts Jabouin with a powerful knee to the cheek! Blood is visible on Jabouin, that strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. Jabouin wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. A jab misses, allowing Jabouin to counter-strike with a right kick to the thigh. Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. With Jabouin bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. The fight will be restarted in the center! Torres shoots in for a takedown. Torres can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Jabouin up against the cage. Torres smothers Jabouin against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. Torres tries to smother Jabouin against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Torres against the cage instead. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Torres is trapped against the cage and Jabouin punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek. Jabouin moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. Jabouin tries for a left jab but Torres uses head movement to avoid it. Jabouin backs away to create some more space. Jabouin looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Torres lets Jabouin get closer. Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Joe Rogan:"That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Jabouin, 10-9."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"Round two begins! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Jabouin has been instructed to try and pick Torres off with counter striking in this round. Torres counters a right kick to the body by hitting a couple of hard rights! Using good head movement, Torres slips past a tight combination and hits a clean left jab. Torres slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a nice left. Jabouin lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a left jab to the cheek. Torres, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Jabouin pulls guard. Torres begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Jabouin keeps his guard secure. Torres gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Jabouin, who is on his back. Torres leaps in and throws a bomb, but Jabouin safely pulls him into guard. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Torres attempts to pass guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Torres gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Jabouin, who is on his back. Torres steps in to throw a punch, but takes an up-kick to the side of the stomach and retreats. Torres tries to come in and secure a ground position. Jabouin moves quickly, scrambling for position before Torres can get a hold. Torres is left turtled up, facing Jabouin. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Jabouin pounds away on the turtled up Torres, landing several great shots that rock Torres! Jabouin finds his efforts to roll the turtled Torres over and secure side control fruitless. Jabouin pounds away with right hands, but Torres absorbs them and manages to stand back up. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:"Great round, very exciting. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Torres."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"Round three begins! Torres counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, but it is stuffed. Torres catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, but Jabouin stuffs it. Miguel Angel Torres doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Torres chooses to move forward and try to take Jabouin down. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Torres. The takedown is completed, Torres came in hard and fast and was too much for Jabouin. The takedown leaves Jabouin seated with his back pressed against the cage. Torres tries to lock Jabouin in a choke. The guillotine is applied, but Jabouin stubbornly holds on and does not tap! Torres must not have it totally sunk in. The guillotine is finally released, Torres may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out. Torres attempts to pass guard. Torres isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Torres can't control Jabouin, who scoots them both backward until they are resting against the side of the cage. Jabouin stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Torres who remains in control. Breathing very hard, Yves Jabouin is looking ragged. We go past the halfway point of this round. Torres tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Jabouin who is fighting it. Miguel Angel Torres seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Torres tries to use some knees from the clinch, but Jabouin is able to block them. Torres tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Jabouin reverses so that he is the one in control. Torres eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. We're into the final minute of the round. Jabouin nails Torres with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him. Miguel Angel Torres looks like he is completely out of gas. Jabouin smothers Torres against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. Jabouin hits Torres with a short, sharp right uppercut, wobbling him. Yves Jabouin looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Jabouin breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Torres. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight."

Joe Rogan:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jabouin."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. The judges scores the contest 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Yves 'Tiger' Jabouin!"

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#2) Rory MacDonald (22-5) vs. (#6) Rick Story (23-9)

Bruce Buffer: " “Our Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Welterweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 23 wins & 9 losses. Fighting out of Vancouver, Washington, USA. He is the former UFC Welterweight Champion, Rick 'Horror' Story.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Mixed Martial Artist. With a professional record of 22 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Kelowna, Brittish Columbia, Canada. Rory 'Ares' MacDonald.

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”"

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"Round one begins! An errant jab sets MacDonald up to counter-strike with a crisp jab. Story fakes as if going for a single leg, keeping MacDonald on his toes. Story comes in closer, looking to wrestle with MacDonald. Story eats a stiff counter right and is down hard! Almost immediately Story has shaken it off and is ready for MacDonald. MacDonald kicks Story to the thigh. MacDonald jumps over the legs of Story, looking for a diving punch! MacDonald hits it, but it was so wild that it didn't connect fully and Story is able to survive and pull guard. MacDonald looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't find a way past the guard. Story attempts to lock on a triangle choke. MacDonald brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. MacDonald throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. We move into the second half of this round. MacDonald throws a few right hands to the body. MacDonald punches down at Story, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Story tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. In side control, MacDonald begins working to get a mount. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Story attempts to pull MacDonald into an arm-in guillotine. MacDonald alters his posture to prevent it. We're into the final minute of the round. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

Joe Rogan:"I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of MacDonald."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"Round two begins! Story darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get MacDonald to commit to throwing a strike. Story throws a spinning roundhouse kick but MacDonald avoids it. MacDonald doesn't get drawn in as Story feints a kick. MacDonald looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Story. He pulls Story into a Muay Thai clinch. MacDonald loses the Muay Thai clinch as Story uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead. Using his wrestling skills, MacDonald is trying to push Story up against the cage. MacDonald does it, Story is stuck with his back to the cage. MacDonald attempts to wrestle Story to the ground. Story cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. MacDonald fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. We move into the second half of this round. MacDonald attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Story keeps his guard secure. Story tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but MacDonald prevents it. MacDonald fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Story grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on MacDonald from the bottom of the guard. In a show of great skill, MacDonald spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. MacDonald attempts the mount. Story keeps MacDonald from mounting him. Story attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:"I think MacDonald took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round three! MacDonald doesn't get drawn in as Story feints a kick. They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. MacDonald looks to be trying to close the distance between them. MacDonald grabs Story and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. MacDonald loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Story the opportunity to wrestle free. Story looks to move in and stand in the pocket. MacDonald lets Story get closer. Dodging to one side, MacDonald counters an attempted knock out punch with a kick to the side of the ribs. Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. MacDonald attempts to wrestle Story to the ground. The takedown doesn't work, Story defended it well. Rory MacDonald is looking really tired. Story tries to get clear of the grapple, but MacDonald holds him in place. We are now at the halfway point of the round. With control of the clinch, MacDonald tries to complete a takedown. MacDonald can't get the takedown, Story defended it well. Story tries to uses a whizzer to turn MacDonald, but is blocked from doing so. MacDonald throws a few close-range strikes, but Story smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. Story is trying to muscle MacDonald up against the cage. He does so, and now has MacDonald pinned to the cage. There's under a minute left in this round. MacDonald waits for Story to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Story now has his back to the cage. Rory MacDonald looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. MacDonald catches Story with a hard right hand to the ribs. MacDonald nails Story with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him. We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

Joe Rogan:"I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of MacDonald."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. All three judges score the contest as 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Rory 'Ares' MacDonald!"

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Rani Yahya (26-9) vs. (#1) Michael McDonald (23-5)

Bruce Buffer: ""Ladies and gentlemen, It´s Timeeeeeee !!! This is the Main Event of the evening, 5 Rounds for the UFC Bantamweight Championship of the World!

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. This Man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 23 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Modesto, California, USA. He is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Michael 'Mayday' McDonald.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With the professional record of 26 wins & 9 Losses. Fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil. The reigning, defending UFC Bantamweight Champion of the World, Rani Yahya.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Alright gentlemans, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Herb Dean: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"The fight begins! They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. McDonald avoids a quick jab and hits a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body. McDonald comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Yahya attempts to avoid McDonald as he shoots in. He has the takedown! Yahya pulls guard. McDonald looks to get past the guard. McDonald passes to side control with ease. McDonald attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. Yahya blocks it. Yahya attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine. Yahya cannot get it applied. We are now at the halfway point of the round. McDonald begins trying to get himself behind Yahya. Yahya is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! McDonald tries to set up Yahya for an armbar. McDonald gets the armbar fully applied and Yahya has to tap out! Michael 'Mayday' McDonald takes the win by submission!"

Joe Rogan:"Michael McDonald gave no chance to Rani Yahya! He is the champion again!."

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 3:52 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Tapout (Armbar), and New UFC Bantamweight Champion, Michael 'Mayday' McDonald!"

UFC 224: Yahya vs. McDonald II

Venue: Rogers Arena

Local: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Attendence: 28,421

Gate: $ 7,105,250

PPV: 4,206,417 buys for revenue of $ 25,238,502

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Averege

Main Event

Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Rani Yahya vs. (#1) Michael McDonald - Michael McDonald win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:52 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#2) Rory MacDonald vs. (#6) Rick Story - Rory MacDonald win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Miguel Angel Torres vs. Yves Jabouin - Yves Jabouin win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Mark Bocek vs. Eddie Alvarez - Eddie Alvarez win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Thiago Alves vs. Jordan Mein - Thiago Alves win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:12 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt vs. Brett Cooper - Brett Cooper win by KO (Punch) in 0:38 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Joe Lauzon vs. Jesse Ronson - Jesse Ronson win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Russell Doane vs. Louis Fisette - Louis Fisette win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:53 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert vs. Azunna Anyamwu - Azunna Anyanwu win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:56 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Luke Harris vs. Arthur Guseinov - Luke Harris win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:03 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick vs. Sheldon Westcott - Claude Patrick win by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:58 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb vs. Barend Schoch - Nordine Taleb win by Split Decision.

Women´s Strawweight Bout: Jessica Rakoczy vs. Angelica Chavez - Angelica Chaves win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Azunna Anyanwu vs. Mike Hackert

KO of the Night: Brett Cooper

Submission of the Night: Michael McDonald

Post Fight

- McDonald said he is anxious to get back and defend their title.

- Yahya confirms that he was not happy with how his training went, and that he feels that it seriously affected his performance.

- MacDonald said he is ready to compete for the title, and will wait for your chance.

- Alves said his division is increasingly disputed, and is expected to win a place in the top 10.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

Wolfman84 - 7 / 6

Cagerage - 5 / 8

Goldenflyte - 8 / 5

rodrigoviolim · September 6, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. McGregor - Press Conference

- Dana White said the winner of the main event will be the next challenger in the division.

- Faber said he hopes to win and fight against Edgar.

- McGregor said Faber always fails in key moments and tomorrow will be no different.

- Tate said he dreams of becoming a UFC champion, Berto and win a place in the title race.

- Berto said Tate is a complete fighter, but feels he is better prepared for this fight.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. McGregor

Date: February 25

Venue: BancorpSouth Arena

Local: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. (#4) Conor McGregor (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Miesha Tate (135 lbs) vs. (#2) Revelina Berto (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Eduardo Dantas (135 lbs) vs. (#14) Chris Beal (135 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (205 lbs) vs. (#15) Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Tatch (170 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#6) Stephanie Eggink (115 lbs) vs. (#7) Naho Sugiyama (115 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Darren Uyenoyama (125 lbs) vs. Abel Cullum (125 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Brandon Cash (252 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Erick Silva (170 lbs) vs. George Sullivan (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Nik Lentz (145 lbs) vs. Will Chope (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Josh Hinkle (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paul Bradley (170 lbs) vs. Michael Pastou (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: James Vick (155 lbs) vs. Gabriel Ribeiro (155 lbs)

CageRage · September 7, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. McGregor

Date: February 25

Venue: BancorpSouth Arena

Local: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. (#4) Conor McGregor (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Miesha Tate (135 lbs) vs. (#2) Revelina Berto (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Eduardo Dantas (135 lbs) vs. (#14) Chris Beal (135 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (205 lbs) vs. (#15) Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Tatch (170 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#6) Stephanie Eggink (115 lbs) vs. (#7) Naho Sugiyama (115 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Darren Uyenoyama (125 lbs) vs. Abel Cullum (125 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Brandon Cash (252 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Erick Silva (170 lbs) vs. George Sullivan (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Nik Lentz (145 lbs) vs. Will Chope (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Josh Hinkle (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paul Bradley (170 lbs) vs. Michael Pastou (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: James Vick (155 lbs) vs. Gabriel Ribeiro (155 lbs)

Wolfman84 · September 7, 2014

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. (#4) Conor McGregor (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Miesha Tate (135 lbs) vs. (#2) Revelina Berto (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Eduardo Dantas (135 lbs) vs. (#14) Chris Beal (135 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (205 lbs) vs. (#15) Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Tatch (170 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#6) Stephanie Eggink (115 lbs) vs. (#7) Naho Sugiyama (115 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Darren Uyenoyama (125 lbs) vs. Abel Cullum (125 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Brandon Cash (252 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Erick Silva (170 lbs) vs. George Sullivan (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Nik Lentz (145 lbs) vs. Will Chope (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Josh Hinkle (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paul Bradley (170 lbs) vs. Michael Pastou (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: James Vick (155 lbs) vs. Gabriel Ribeiro (155 lbs)

goldenflyte · September 8, 2014

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Urijah Faber (145 lbs) vs. (#4) Conor McGregor (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Miesha Tate (135 lbs) vs. (#2) Revelina Berto (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Eduardo Dantas (135 lbs) vs. (#14) Chris Beal (135 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (205 lbs) vs. (#15) Roger Gracie (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Tatch (170 lbs) vs. Marius Zaromskis (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#6) Stephanie Eggink (115 lbs) vs. (#7) Naho Sugiyama (115 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Darren Uyenoyama (125 lbs) vs. Abel Cullum (125 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Brandon Cash (252 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Erick Silva (170 lbs) vs. George Sullivan (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Nik Lentz (145 lbs) vs. Will Chope (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Josh Hinkle (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paul Bradley (170 lbs) vs. Michael Pastou (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: James Vick (155 lbs) vs. Gabriel Ribeiro (155 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · September 13, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. McGregor - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Tatch (13-4) vs. Marius Zaromskis (21-9-1 NC)

Bruce Buffer: "“We are live, from BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Mississippi for UFC Fight Night! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Welterweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Striker. With a professional record of 21 wins, 9 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Siauliai, Lithuane. Marius 'Whitemare' Zaromskis.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 13 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Denver, Colorado, USA. Brandon 'Rukus' Thatch.

When the fight starts our referee will be 'Big' John McCarthy."

'Big' John McCarthy: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”"

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go! Zaromskis counters a right kick to the legs with a solid right jab. Thatch moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp jab. Moving in closer, Zaromskis looks like he may want to wrestle Thatch. Not wanting to grapple, Thatch uses strikes to keep Zaromskis at a distance. A wayward low right kick allows Zaromskis to hit a clean right. Zaromskis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Thatch. Thatch is pulled into a grapple. Zaromskis is trying to push Thatch so that his back is up against the cage. Zaromskis can't manage it, and Thatch gets out of the grapple entirely. We go past the halfway point of this round. Thatch narrowly misses Zaromskis with a right uppercut. Zaromskis quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Zaromskis feints left, then right. Thatch throws a leg kick but Zaromskis avoids it. Thatch throws a barrage of big right hands but Zaromskis moves out of range. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. A straight left fails to land and Zaromskis is able to fire back with a solid right jab. Zaromskis moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid right. The time runs out on round one."

Kenny Florian:"I have to give that round to Zaromskis, but only a 10-9."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round two! Between rounds we could hear the corner of Zaromskis telling him to swing for the fences. Zaromskis darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. Thatch doesn't get drawn in as Zaromskis feints a kick. Zaromskis slips out of the way of a body kick. Zaromskis misses with an attempted left hook to the body. Thatch doesn't let Zaromskis settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Thatch comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Zaromskis now has Thatch standing in the pocket. Thatch ducks under a huge left hand and returns fire with a straight left. Thatch avoids a scorching uppercut and come back with a sharp kick just above the hip. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Not comfortable in the pocket, Zaromskis steps back and creates some space. Thatch looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Zaromskis. Thatch is in the pocket, ready to attack Zaromskis. Good head movement allows Thatch to roll past an attempted knock out punch and counter with some heavy right hands...Zaromskis can only cover up and try and survive! Zaromskis falls to the ground! Thatch continues to pound away, sensing victory! Zaromskis is taking a lot of shots, the referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! The winner, by TKO, is Brandon 'Rukus' Thatch!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee John McCarthy stopped the contest in 3:39 of Round 2. Declare the winner by TKO, Brandon 'Rukus' Thatch!"

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury (16-8-1 NC) vs. (#15) Roger Gracie (8-2)

Bruce Buffer: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 8 wins & 2 losses. Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Roger Gracie.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 16 wins, 8 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of San Jose, California, USA. Kyle 'Kingsbu' Kingsbury.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"Round one begins! Kingsbury avoids a flurry of punches and hits a scything low kick to the legs. Gracie counters a wayward left jab with a flurry of small strikes. Gracie comes in, looking for a quick takedown. A counter right cross is too slow to catch Gracie. Kingsbury cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Gracie in half guard. Gracie attempts an arm triangle. Kingsbury stops Gracie from applying it. Kingsbury tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Gracie. Gracie attempts to kimura Kingsbury from the top of half guard. Kingsbury defends himself well and is in no danger. Gracie blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. We move into the second half of this round. Gracie attempts an arm triangle. Kingsbury defends himself well and is in no danger. Kingsbury tries to get full guard on Gracie but doesn't get anywhere. Gracie attempts to pass half guard. Gracie struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. Kingsbury tries to get full guard on Gracie but doesn't get anywhere. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Gracie circles, looking for an opening. Not letting Gracie settle at all, Kingsbury comes in closer. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

Kenny Florian:"Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gracie."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round two! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Kingsbury has been instructed to vary his angles of approach a bit more. Kingsbury counters a flurry of punches by hitting a left jab to the cheek. Kingsbury moves out of range of a flurry of punches. A weak right kick is countered by Gracie with a crisp left hand punch. Gracie counters a weak right kick with a jab. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Gracie to fire back with a series of lefts. Gracie avoids a leg kick and scores with a clean jab. We move into the second half of this round. Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown. Kingsbury tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. Gracie gets a single leg takedown! Kingsbury pulls guard off it. Gracie lies on top of Kingsbury, basically smothering him. In guard, Gracie begins working to pass to side control. Gracie isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Gracie blocks an attempted sweep. We're into the final minute of the round. Gracie lies on top of Kingsbury, basically smothering him. Time slips away as Gracie successfully keeps Kingsbury stuck against the ground. Round two ends as time expires."

Kenny Florian:"That round goes to Gracie, 10-9 on my card."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round three! A jab misses and Kingsbury counters with a crisp left hand punch. Kingsbury drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Gracie in with a faked single leg attempt. A jab misses, allowing Gracie to counter-strike with a series of quick lefts. Kingsbury steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. Kingsbury sneaks a glance at his corner. Gracie seems to be waiting for Kingsbury to make a move. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Kingsbury is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Gracie sees a chance and dives down for a single leg. Kingsbury, caught by surprise, can only pull guard. Gracie attempts to pass guard. He can't get free of the guard. Kingsbury works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. He may regret that choice, as it gives Gracie the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. There's under a minute left in this round. Gracie tries to lock Kingsbury into an armbar. An armbar is applied, Kingsbury is trapped! No! Kingsbury manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

Kenny Florian:"I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Gracie."

Bruce Buffer:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges have scored it 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Roger Gracie!"

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Eduardo Dantas (17-4) vs. (#14) Chris Beal (10-0)

Bruce Buffer: "In the next fight, we have 3 rounds in the UFC Bantamweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 10 wins & 0 Losses. Fighting out of Ventura, California, USA. Chris 'The Real Deal' Beal.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 17 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil. Eduardo 'Dudu' Dantas.

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"There's the opening bell! Beal feints to the right, trying to draw Dantas into throwing a strike. Beal comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Dantas. They start grappling, Dantas looks happy to engage Beal at close quarters. Beal tries to wrestle Dantas backward and up against the cage. Beal achieves it, pinning Dantas to the cage. Dantas is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Beal has over him. This goes on for about thirty seconds. Beal smothers Dantas up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. Beal tries to use some dirty boxing, but Dantas uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Dantas gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh, twice. Beal attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Dantas pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them. The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Moving in closer, Beal looks like he may want to wrestle Dantas. Dantas is pulled into a grapple. Beal is trying to muscle Dantas up against the cage. Beal manages it, and controls Dantas up against the cage. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Beal hits a knee strike to the thigh. Dantas gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. Showing his ability to control opponents, Beal simply smothers Dantas against the cage for the remainder of the round. The time runs out on round one."

Kenny Florian:"That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Beal."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round two! Dantas tries for a leg kick but Beal moves out of range. Beal avoids a jab. Dantas chooses to shoot in on Beal. Dantas can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Beal up against the cage. Dantas tries to use some dirty boxing, but Beal uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Beal uses his wrestling skills to prevent Dantas from attacking with dirty boxing. Dantas tries dirty boxing, but Beal out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Dantas is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute. Chris Beal is breathing very hard. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Dantas avoids a foot stomp attempt. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. Dantas steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Time slips away as Beal doesn't press Dantas, allowing him to circle. We're into the final minute of the round. A drained-looking Beal tries to close the distance between them. Strikes from Dantas keep Beal from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. Dantas comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Beal. Beal moves in too, and they start to grapple. Round two ends as time expires."

Kenny Florian:"That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. That round goes to Beal, 10-9 on my card. As he sits on his stool, Dantas starts getting psyched up - he knows it's now or never"

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"There's the bell and round number three begins! Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. Beal covers up in the face of a barrage of big right hands, none of the punches find their way through. Beal uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. Dantas throws a flurry of punches but Beal covers up and takes them easily. Stepping back, Beal creates a bit of distance. Moving in closer, Dantas looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Dantas is now standing in the pocket. Slipping past a powerful straight right, Beal counters with a straight left. Dantas uses head movement to avoid a left jab. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Good head movement allows Beal to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. Working from in the pocket, Dantas scores with a series of quick jabs. Dantas throws a left jab but Beal uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. A big right misses, giving Beal the chance to counter with a crisp left. Eduardo Dantas is looking really tired. Beal tries for a left jab but Dantas uses head movement to avoid it. There's under a minute left in this round. Beal covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. Dantas backs away from Beal, creating some space between them. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Dantas still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Dantas is now standing in the pocket. Beal uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight."

Kenny Florian:"That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Dantas, 10-9."

Bruce Buffer:"After three round the judges score cards for decision. The judges score the contest as 29-28, 30-27 and 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Chris 'The Real Deal' Beal !"

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Miesha Tate (18-6) vs. (#2) Revelina Berto (8-0)

Bruce Buffer: “Our Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Women´s Bantamweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. She is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 8 wins & 0 losses. Fighting out of Winter Haven, Florida, USA. Revelina 'Nina' Berto.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. She is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 18 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Yelm, Washington, USA. He is the former Strikeforce Women´s Bantamweight Champion, Miesha 'Takedown' Tate.

When the fight starts our referee will be Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Herb Dean: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"We are underway! Berto counters a left jab with a solid left. Tate comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Berto. She pulls Berto into a grapple. Using her wrestling skills, Tate is trying to push Berto up against the cage. Tate can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Berto tries to take Tate down. Tate stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. Tate tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Berto uses wrestling to smother the attacks. Tate is looking to muscle Berto back against the cage. Tate can't move Berto at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. Berto tries to wrestle Tate backward and up against the cage. Tate ends up backed against the cage. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Berto looks for a trip takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Tate blocked it and then turns it so that Berto is the one against the cage. Berto is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. Unable to get free, Berto is smothered up against the cage for about thirty seconds. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Tate attempts to use some knee strikes but Berto pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them. Tate tries a foot stomp, but that puts her off balance and allows Berto to turn her so that she ends up backed against the cage. With Tate stuck against the cage, Berto tries to complete a takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Tate blocked it and then turns it so that Berto is the one against the cage. Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Kenny Florian:"Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull. Incredibly close round, but Tate came out just ahead on my score card."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"We are back underway! Tate steps back to avoid a left jab. Berto drops her shoulder and feints to step in, but Tate isn't buying it. Berto uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. Tate tries to avoid the takedown. The takedown is successful, Tate pulls guard. Berto attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Berto passes to half guard. Berto attempts a kimura. Tate defends it well. Miesha Tate is looking really tired. Tate tries to get full guard on Berto but doesn't get anywhere. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Berto attempts to kneebar Tate from the top of half guard. Berto gets the kneebar fully locked in and Tate has to tap out! Revelina 'Nana' Berto takes the win by submission!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 2:58 of Round 2. Declare the winner by Tapout (Kneebar), Revelina 'Nina' Berto !"

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Urijah Faber (35-9) vs. (#4) Conor McGregor (20-5)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and gentlemen, It´s Timeeeeeee !!! This is the Main Event of the evening, 5 Rounds in the UFC Featherweight Division!

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 20 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Dublin, Ireland. Conor 'Notorious' McGregor.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. He is a Wrestler. With the professional record of 35 wins & 9 Losses. Fighting out of Sacramento, California, USA. He is the former WEC Featherweight Champion. 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber!

When the fight starts our referee will be Mario Yamasaki."

Mario Yamasaki: “Alright Gentlemens, we've been over the instructions in the dressing room; protect yourself at all times; follow my instructions at all times. Let's have a good, clean fight. Now touch gloves to make it official.”

Mario Yamasaki: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:"Round one begins! Faber drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Faber steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Faber is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Strikes from McGregor keep Faber from stepping in too close. McGregor moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp left hand punch. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Faber counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, down goes McGregor! He pulls guard though. Time slips away as Faber successfully keeps McGregor stuck against the ground. Time slips away as Faber successfully keeps McGregor stuck against the ground. Faber is trying to pass guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. McGregor attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Faber shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over McGregor. Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Kenny Florian:"You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Faber."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round two! Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Good head movement allows Faber to avoid a combination. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. From the missed strikes they clinch. Faber tries to wrestle McGregor backward and up against the cage. Faber manages it, and controls McGregor up against the cage. With McGregor stuck against the cage, Faber gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! McGregor pulls guard. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Faber begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. McGregor can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. Faber begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. McGregor tries to ensnare Faber in a guillotine. Faber pulls free before the guillotine can be applied. There's under a minute left in this round. Faber begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. He gets past half guard, gaining side control. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Kenny Florian:"I have to give that round to Faber, but only a 10-9."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:"And here we go, round three! Faber steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. Faber avoids a spinning back fist attempt. Faber avoids a nice combination. Faber avoids a jab. Faber avoids a low kick. Faber looks to be trying to close the distance between them. McGregor finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Faber looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. There's the slam! McGregor is planted onto his back, and pulls guard. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Faber looks to get past the guard. Faber struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. McGregor secures an arm and tries to ensnare Faber in a triangle. Faber pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. Faber looks to roll McGregor slightly and slip behind. He shows excellent control to move McGregor over and take his back. We have one minute of the round remaining. Faber gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. Faber, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. The rear naked choke is in deep, McGregor is still fighting it though! He goes limp! The referee has no choice but to end the fight! 'The California Kid' Urijah Faber takes the win by technical submission!"

Kenny Florian:"A huge, huge victory for Urijah Faber! Surely deserves the title dispute."

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 4:57 of Round 3. Declare the winner by Technical Submission, Urijah Faber!"

UFC Fight Night: Faber vs. McGregor

Venue: BancorpSouth Arena

Local: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA

Attendence: 10,487

Gate: $ 2,621,750

Critical Rating: Very Poor

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Urijah Faber vs. (#4) Conor McGregor - Urijah Faber win by Technical Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:57 of Round 3.

Co-Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Miesha Tate vs. (#2) Revelina Berto - Revelina Berto win by Submission (Kneebar) in 2:58 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Eduardo Dantas vs. (#14) Chris Beal - Chris Beal win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Kingsbury vs. (#15) Roger Gracie - Roger Gracie win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Thatch vs. Marius Zaromskis - Brandon Thatch win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:39 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#6) Stephanie Eggink vs. (#7) Naho Sugiyama - Stephanie Eggink win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Darren Uyenoyama vs. Abel Cullum - Abel Cullum win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: Travis Browne vs. Brandon Cash - Travis Browne win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:47 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: Erick Silva vs. George Sullivan - Erick Silva win by Split Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Nik Lentz vs. Will Chope - Will Chope win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:45 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson vs. Josh Hinkle - Tony Ferguson win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:00 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Paul Bradley vs. Michael Pastou - Michael Pastou win by Split Decision.

Lightweight Bout: James Vick vs. Gabriel Ribeiro - Gabriel Ribeiro win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:29 of Round 2.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Gabriel Ribeiro vs. James Vick

KO of the Night: Brandon Thatch

Submission of the Night: Revelina Berto

Post Fight

- Dana White confirmed that Urijah Faber and Revelina Berto will fight for the title in their next fights.

- Faber said his performance left no doubt that he deserves to fight for the title.

- Berto said to be very happy and anxious to dispute the title.

- McGregor said Faber was very well tonight, and will not be regretting his performance, going back to the gym and improve.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

Cagerage - 7 / 6

Wolfman84 - 6 / 7

Goldenflyte - 10 / 3

rodrigoviolim · September 14, 2014

UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

Hirings

HW - Steve Bosse (10-2)

HW - Jan Jorgensen (6-1)

FW - Mirsad Bektic (7-1)

WBW - Marloes Coenen (24-7) - Former Strikeforce Women´s Bantamweight Champion.

WW - Tamdan McCrory (17-4) (3-3 in UFC)

Releases

WSW - Jessica Eye (12-8) (2-7 in UFC)

HW - Scott Barrett (19-8) (3-4 in UFC)

Retirements

MW - Daniel Kelly (9-4)

rodrigoviolim · September 14, 2014

UFC Ranking - March 2017

rodrigoviolim · September 14, 2014

UFC Announces cards in March

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UFC Fight Night: Tavares vs. Siver

UFC Fight Night: Tavares vs. Siver

Date: March 4, 2017

Venue: Coca-Cola Dome

Local: Johannesburg, South Africa

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Thiago Tavares (25-7-1) vs. Dennis Siver (24-14)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Ruan Potts (10-3) vs. Ruslan Magomedov (10-4)

Middleweight Bout: Joe Riggs (42-16-1 NC) vs. Garreth McLellan (12-4)

Lightweight Bout: Will Brooks (15-2) vs. Lloyd Woodard (18-4)

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Siyar Bahadurzada (24-7-1) vs. Michel Prazeres (21-2)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jared Hamman (16-10) vs. Papy Abedi (13-3)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Bobby Rehman (13-4) vs. Jeremy Smith (9-4)

Welterweight Bout: Sean Spencer (16-3) vs. Nate Laughran (14-4)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Tyrone Spong (4-2) vs. D´Sean Pienaar (4-1)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Germaine De Randamie (9-5) vs. Reyna Cordoba (7-2)

Middleweight Bout: Buddy Roberts (15-5) vs. Zouhere el Assadi (8-3)

Lightweight Bout: Cody Pfister (9-5) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (6-2)

Welterweight Bout: Martin van Staden (16-8) vs. Nathan Coy (14-4)

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UFC 225: Edgar vs. Kelly

UFC 225: Edgar vs. Kelly

Date: March 11, 2017

Venue: Madison Square Garden

Local: New York City, New York, USA

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#13) Ben Henderson (25-5) vs. (#6) Justin Gaethje (15-1)

Welterweight Bout: Tyrone Woodley (17-5) vs. (#10) Dhiego Lima (15-2)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#15) Daniel Cormier (19-4) vs. Gian Villante (14-10)

Bantamweight Bout: Aljamain Sterling (13-2) vs. (#4) Bibiano Fernandes (17-4)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: (#15) Court McGee (21-7) vs. Gregor Gracie (13-5)

Featherweight Bout: (#13) James Jenkins (9-1) vs. Yahir Reyes (16-8-1 NC)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Gina Mazany (6-1) vs. Larissa Pacheco (11-0)

Welterweight Bout: Ryan LaFlare (13-5) vs. Igor Araujo (26-10-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Al Iaquinta (11-5-1) vs. Ben Wall (8-3-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ednaldo Oliveira (18-5-1-1 NC) vs. Ed Gordon (11-2)

Flyweight Bout: Sean Santella (11-4-1) vs. Geronimo Etac (5-2)

Bantamweight Botu: Anthony Leone (14-8) vs. Mitch Gagnon (11-5)

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UFC Fight Night: Niinimaki vs. Hioki

UFC Fight Night: Niinimaki vs. Hioki

Date: March 18, 2017

Venue: Ericsson Globe Arena

Local: Stockholm, Sweden

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#5) Tom Niinimaki (26-7-1) vs. (#8) Hatsu Hioki (33-9-2)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alexander Gustafsson (18-7) vs. Nikita Krylov (18-7)

Featherweight Bout: Akira Corassani (13-7-1 NC) vs. Joachin Hansen (24-12-1)

Welterweight Bout: Gunnar Nelson (15-4-1) vs. Nicholas Musoke (14-4-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Chris Spang (12-3) vs. Mohsen Bahari (8-1)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Stanislav Nedkov (15-5-1 NC) vs. Mats Nilsson (12-5-1)

Middleweight Bout: Tor Troeng (18-8-1) vs. Sultan Aliev (12-2)

Welterweight Bout: Andreas Stahl (11-2) vs. Jim Wallhead (27-9)

Middleweight Bout: Max Nunes (16-3) vs. Eun Soo Lee (18-6-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Magnus Cendeblad (12-8) vs. Sauli Heilimo (16-4-1)

Lightweight Bout: Janne Tulirinta (18-5-1) vs. Neilson Gomes (16-2)

Welterweight Bout: Besam Yousef (9-3) vs. Zein Saliba (6-3)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Line Eklund (6-4) vs. Shannon Lawler (2-2)

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UFC Fight Night: Ishii vs. Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Ishii vs. Johnson

Date: March 18, 2017

Venue: Saitama Super Arena

Local: Saitama, Japan

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#9) Satoshi Ishii (17-5-1) vs. (#11) Anthony Johnson (21-7)

Co-Main Event

Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Masakatsu Ueda (22-3-2) vs. (#2) Rafael Silva (26-4)

Featherweight Bout: (#3) Dokonjonosuke Mishima (26-7-2) vs. (#6) Pat Curran (22-7)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#2) Kyoko Takabayashi (16-5-1) vs. (#6) Nicole Chua (4-0)

Featherweight Bout: (#14) Shinya Aoki (38-7-1 NC) vs. (#7) Rad Martinez (18-4)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#7) Claudia Gadelha (11-2) vs. (#8) Ayaka Hamasaki (13-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#8) Rin Nakai (14-2-1) vs. Karla Benitez (15-5-1 NC)

Flyweight Bout: (#8) Kyotaka Shimizu (16-9-3) vs. (#10) Pedro Nobre (18-3-2-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Katsunori Kikuno (23-9-2) vs. Isao Kobayashi (17-1-4)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#9) Yuko Oya (9-4) vs. (#12) Iman Achhal (7-1)

Lightweight Bout: Kazuki Tokodume (16-7-1) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (17-5)

Flyweight Bout: Fumihiro Kitahara (15-6-1) vs. Roy Docyogen (11-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ayanne Miura (8-1) vs. Hillary Williams (5-0)

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UFC 226: Diaz vs. Ellenberger

UFC 226: Diaz vs. Ellenberger

Date: March 25, 2017

Venue: Wembley Arena

Local: London, England

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Gilbert Melendez (26-7) vs. (#8) Paul Sass (18-2)

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (29-13) vs. (#9) Ben Askren (17-1)

Middleweight Bout: Michael Bisping (26-10) vs. Mike Swick (18-9)

Flyweight Bout: Brad Pickett (27-12) vs. (#4) Alptekin Ozkilic (15-3)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (18-11-1 NC) vs. (#12) Rashid Magomedov (21-1)

Bantamweight Bout: (#12) Nathan Beer (17-4) vs. Brent Crawley (10-3)

Middleweight Bout: (#) Eugene Fadiora (18-3) vs. Sean Strickland (9-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jimi Manuwa (17-6) vs. Hans Stringer (24-9-3)

Heavyweight Bout: Stav Economou (17-4-1) vs. Shamil Abdurahimov (15-1)

Lightweight Bout: Mark Scanlon (12-2) vs. Mark Glover (8-3-1-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Iain Martell (13-2) vs. Francimar Barroso (19-6)

Middleweight Bout: Luke Barnatt (11-5) vs. Yannick Bahati (4-2)

rodrigoviolim · September 14, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Tavares vs. Siver - Press Conference

- Tavares said Siver is a very dangerous striker, and his Jiu Jitsu can make a difference in this fight.

- Siver said he will try at all times to knock out Tavares.

- Potts said it was very important for him to fight in his country and promises not to disappoint his fans.

- Magomedov said it will silence the home crowd.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Tavares vs. Siver

Date: March 4, 2017

Venue: Coca-Cola Dome

Local: Johannesburg, South Africa

Main Event

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Thiago Tavares (145 lbs) vs. Dennis Siver (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Ruan Potts (251 lbs) vs. Ruslan Magomedov (255 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Joe Riggs (185 lbs) vs. Garreth McLellan (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Will Brooks (155 lbs) vs. Lloyd Woodard (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Siyar Bahadurzada (170 lbs) vs. Michel Prazeres (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jared Hamman (185 lbs) vs. Papy Abedi (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Bobby Rehman (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Smith (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sean Spencer (170 lbs) vs. Nate Laughran (170 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Tyrone Spong (205 lbs) vs. D´Sean Pienaar (211 lbs)

* D´Sean Pienaar did not make weight

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Germaine De Randamie (135 lbs) vs. Reyna Cordoba (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Buddy Roberts (185 lbs) vs. Zouhere el Assadi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Cody Pfister (155 lbs) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Martin van Staden (170 lbs) vs. Nathan Coy (170 lbs)

CageRage · September 14, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Tavares vs. Siver

Date: March 4, 2017

Venue: Coca-Cola Dome

Local: Johannesburg, South Africa

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Thiago Tavares (145 lbs) vs. Dennis Siver (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#11) Ruan Potts (251 lbs) vs. Ruslan Magomedov (255 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Joe Riggs (185 lbs) vs. Garreth McLellan (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Will Brooks (155 lbs) vs. Lloyd Woodard (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Siyar Bahadurzada (170 lbs) vs. Michel Prazeres (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jared Hamman (185 lbs) vs. Papy Abedi (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Bobby Rehman (205 lbs) vs. Jeremy Smith (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sean Spencer (170 lbs) vs. Nate Laughran (170 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Tyrone Spong (205 lbs) vs. D´Sean Pienaar (211 lbs)

* D´Sean Pienaar did not make weight

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Germaine De Randamie (135 lbs) vs. Reyna Cordoba (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Buddy Roberts (185 lbs) vs. Zouhere el Assadi (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Cody Pfister (155 lbs) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Martin van Staden (170 lbs) vs. Nathan Coy (170 lbs)

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