UFC Undisputed 2014

CageRage · October 24, 2014

UFC 227: Jones vs. Davis

Date: April 8, 2017

Venue: CotaiArena

Local: Macau, China

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jon Jones (205 lbs) vs. (#2) Phil Davis (205 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Todd Duffee (260 lbs) vs. (#1) Levan Razmadze (265 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#4) Raphael Assuncao (135 lbs) vs. Tuerxun Jumabieke (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim (155 lbs) vs. Zorobabel Moreira (155 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#3) Yuka Tsuji (135 lbs) vs. (#4) Liz Carmouche (135 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Jake Butler (205 lbs) vs. (#14) Hiroshi Izumi (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Thiago (170 lbs) vs. Takenori Sato (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Alexander Shlemenko (185 lbs) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Kyle Cerminara (205 lbs) vs. Vincent Majid (205 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Iuri Alcantara (135 lbs) vs. Honggang Yao (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Hailin Ao (170 lbs) vs. Alberto Mina (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Royston Wee (135 lbs) vs. Lee Bartlett (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Wayne Rhodes (170 lbs) vs. Jung Seo (170 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · October 27, 2014

UFC 227: Jones vs. Davis - Play by Play

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#3) Yuka Tsuji (28-4) vs. (#4) Liz Carmouche (13-6)

Bruce Buffer: "We are live, from CotaiArena in Macau, China for UFC 227! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Women´s Bantamweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. She is a Mix Martial Artist. With a professional record of 13 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of San Diego, California, USA. Liz 'Girl-Rilla' Carmouche.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. She is a Vale Tudo Fighter. With a professional record of 28 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Osaka, Japan. Yuka 'Vale Tudo Queen' Tsuji.

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:">The fight begins!

>Tsuji steps back to avoid a push kick.

>Carmouch looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>The two fighters start grappling for control.

>Tsuji is looking to muscle Carmouch back against the cage.

>Tsuji does it, Carmouch is stuck with her back to the cage.

>Carmouch eats a short right uppercut that rocks her.

>With the cage trapping Carmouch, Tsuji gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.

>Carmouch cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, she can only pull guard!

>In guard, Tsuji begins working to pass to side control.

>Advancing her position, she passes to half guard.

>Tsuji starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

>Carmouch comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Tsuji in half guard.

>Carmouch tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Tsuji attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

>Getting her leg free with ease, she gets to side control.

>Tsuji tries to ensnare Carmouch in an armbar.

>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Carmouch has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Yuka Tsuji!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 4:08 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Tapout (Armbar), Yuka 'Vale Tudo Queen' Tsuji!"

Lightweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim (20-8-1-1 NC) vs. Zorobabel Moreira (13-4)

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 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 13 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Zorobabel 'Zorro' Moreira.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Judo Fighter. With a professional record of 20 wins, 8 losses, 1 Draw & 1 NC. Fighting out of Seoul, South Korea. Dong 'Stun Gun' Hyun Kim.

When the fight starts our referee will be Leon Roberts."

Leon Roberts: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:">There's the opening bell!

>Out of nowhere, Moreira dives at Kim, trying to grab one of his legs!

>The attempt doesn't work, Kim got out of range too quickly.

>Moreira suddenly dives at the feet of Kim, trying to grab a leg!

>The attempt is unsuccessful, Kim easily dodges.

>Moreira steps back to avoid a kick to the body.

>Moreira comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.

>Moreira eats a stiff counter left hand and almost goes down!

>Kim throws a spinning back fist but Moreira avoids it.

>Moreira shoots in for a takedown.

>Moreira gets caught out and eats a stiff right jab.

>Moreira just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a straight left.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Moving in closer, Moreira looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.

>Moreira is now standing in the pocket.

>Standing in the pocket, Moreira chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Kim.

>Moreira is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees.

>Kim floats over and takes the back.

>Kim attempts to set up a rear naked choke.

>Moreira does excellently though, rolling over sharply and ending up on top in guard.

>Moreira lies on top of Kim, basically smothering him.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Moreira fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

>Moreira is trying to pass guard.

>Kim can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.

>The time runs out on round one."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">Round two begins!

>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.

>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.

>Moreira suddenly dives at the feet of Kim, trying to grab a leg!

>Moreira isn't fast enough, Kim side-stepped out of the way.

>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.

>Moreira throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Kim.

>Kim tries to avoid the takedown.

>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kim avoided Moreira.

>Kim looks to move in and stand in the pocket.

>Standing his ground, Moreira looks happy to engage Kim in the pocket.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Moreira slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range.

>Stepping back, Kim creates a bit of distance.

>Kim comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.

>Moreira tries to counter with a takedown, but Kim defended it well.

>Moreira shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>Moreira walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Kim feints left and throws an excellent combination but Moreira is just able to cover up in time.

>Moving in closer, Kim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.

>Moreira drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.

>The time runs out on round two."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell and round number three begins!

>Moreira throws a left jab but Kim avoids it.

>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.

>Out of nowhere, Moreira dives at Kim, trying to grab one of his legs!

>Grabbing a leg, Moreira looks for a kneebar but Kim blocks it from being applied.

>Kim does have to fall backward though, and ends up pulling guard.

>Moreira starts trying to work to get past the guard.

>Moreira isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

>Kim works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

>Kim leaves a leg in as they scramble, and Moreira immediately tries to grab it.

>Moreira ends up having to pull guard, unable to secure the leg he wanted.

>In guard, Kim throws a couple of punches designed to keep Moreira guessing.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Kim wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard.

>Moreira reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

>Moreira gets a kimura and wrenches back, Kim has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Zorobabel Moreira!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Leon Roberts stopped the contest in 3:16 of Round 3. Declare the winner by Tapout (Kimura), Zorobabel 'Zorro' Moreira."

Bantamweight Bout: (#4) Raphael Assuncao (25-7) vs. Tuerxun Jumabieke (18-2)

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 Sanda and Wrestler. With a professional record of 18 wins & 2 losses. Fighting out of Xian, China. Tuerxun 'The Wild Wolf' Jumabieke.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 25 wins & 7 losses. Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Raphael Assuncao.

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!

>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.

>Jumabieke throws a left jab but Assuncao avoids it.

>Assuncao tries for a left jab but Jumabieke moves out of range.

>Jumabieke chooses to shoot in on Assuncao.

>Jumabieke doesn't get the takedown, Assuncao saw it coming and was equal to it.

>Assuncao shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>Assuncao gets the takedown, but as soon as Jumabieke hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet.

>Assuncao feints to the right, trying to draw Jumabieke into throwing a strike.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Assuncao steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.

>Jumabieke doesn't let Assuncao settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.

>Jumabieke is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>Jumabieke is in the pocket, ready to attack Assuncao.

>Assuncao uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.

>Jumabieke backs away from Assuncao, creating some space between them.

>Assuncao glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.

>Not letting up, Jumabieke steps in closer to pressure Assuncao into action.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>Jumabieke comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Assuncao.

>Assuncao is pulled into a grapple.

>Getting underhooks, Jumabieke looks for a takedown.

>He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Assuncao pulls guard.

>Jumabieke looks to pass guard and get side control.

>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.

>The time runs out on round one."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">Round two begins!

>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Assuncao has been instructed to try and get Jumabieke to the floor in this round.

>Assuncao slips past a left jab and fires back with a hard leg kick.

>An errant jab sets Assuncao up to counter-strike with a pair of jabs and a big right hook.

>Assuncao uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.

>He drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Jumabieke to stay upright, the takedown is completed!

>Jumabieke winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Assuncao pressing onto him.

>Not liking his options, Assuncao looks to get a better position over Jumabieke.

>He does well, and manages to get side control over Jumabieke.

>Assuncao tries to slip behind and take the back.

>Jumabieke is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!

>Assuncao tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Jumabieke blocks it.

>In a quick move, Jumabieke turtles up.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Assuncao rolls the turtled Jumabieke over and secures side control.

>Assuncao attempts to roll Jumabieke slightly and take his back.

>Jumabieke is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!

>Assuncao tries to get his hooks in, but can't.

>In a quick move, Jumabieke turtles up.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>Assuncao tries to put Jumabieke in a rear naked choke.

>Jumabieke rolls sharply to one side, ending up on top of Assuncao, held in guard.

>The time runs out on round two."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">We are back underway!

>Assuncao throws a left jab but Jumabieke avoids it.

>Jumabieke avoids a jab and scores with a nice left hand.

>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Assuncao.

>The takedown is completed, Assuncao came in hard and fast and was too much for Jumabieke.

>The takedown leaves Jumabieke seated with his back pressed against the cage.

>Assuncao begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

>Jumabieke gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control.

>Assuncao tries to lock Jumabieke in an americana.

>Jumabieke doesn't allow the americana to be applied.

>Raphael Assuncao is looking really tired.

>Assuncao blocks an attempted sweep.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Assuncao throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

>Assuncao tries to lock Jumabieke in an armbar.

>Jumabieke blocks it.

>Tuerxun Jumabieke doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

>Assuncao blocks Jumabieke as he tries a sweep from side control.

>Assuncao tries to lock Jumabieke in an americana.

>Jumabieke fights off the americana attempt.

>Jumabieke tries to sweep Assuncao but can't do it.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

>Assuncao uses a stiff left jab to stop Jumabieke from advancing.

>We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

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

Bruce Buffer:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All Three Judges scored 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Raphael Assuncao."

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Todd Duffee (15-3) vs. (#1) Levan Razmadze (10-0)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and Gentlemans, This is the Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Judo Fighter. With a professional record of 10 wins & 0 losses. Fighting out of Tbilisi, Georgia. Levan Razmadze.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 15 wins & 3 losses. Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is the Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, 'The Irish Car Bomb' Todd Duffee.

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!

>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.

>Razmadze feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Duffee avoids it.

>Duffee uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.

>The takedown is successful, Razmadze pulls guard.

>Duffee looks to get past the guard.

>Razmadze is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Duffee firmly in guard.

>Razmadze tries to sweep Duffee but doesn't get anywhere.

>Duffee attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

>He passes, but only to half guard.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Duffee fires away with big elbows, but Razmadze keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.

>Duffee blocks an attempted sweep.

>Duffee tries to pass the half guard.

>Razmadze doesn't let Duffee get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.

>Razmadze tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard.

>Duffee doesn't let his arm get taken.

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">Round two begins!

>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Duffee telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.

>Razmadze darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Duffee to commit to throwing a strike.

>Razmadze has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint.

>Razmadze drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Duffee in with a feint.

>Razmadze looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>Razmadze can't get near enough to engage, Duffee uses strikes to keep him out of range.

>Razmadze chooses to shoot in on Duffee.

>The takedown doesn't work, Duffee sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.

>Duffee has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Razmadze down.

>He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Razmadze pulls guard.

>Duffee throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

>Razmadze tries to sweep Duffee but doesn't get anywhere.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Duffee begins trying to pass the guard.

>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.

>Duffee looks to get a mount.

>He does it, and has the mount on Razmadze.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Duffee pounds away with elbows from the mount and Razmadze is having trouble doing anything about it!

>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>The winner, by TKO; Todd Duffee!"

Joe Rogan:">A great victory for Duffee. Surely he enters the race for a rematch against Werdum!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 4:27 of Round 2. Declare the winner by TKO, 'The Irish Car Bomb' Todd Duffee!"

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jon Jones (26-2) vs. (#2) Phil Davis (18-3-1 NC)

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

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 18 wins, 3 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of State College, Pennsylvania, USA. 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. This man is a Wrestler. With the professional record of 26 wins & 2 Losses. Fighting out of New York City, New York, USA. He is the reigning, defending UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World, Jon 'Bones' Jones.

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:">There's the opening bell!

>Jones avoids a wild flying head kick and scores with a solid left.

>Davis steps back to avoid a left jab.

>Davis looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Jones.

>He pulls Jones into a grapple.

>Jones manages to wrestle his way into a dominant position in the grapple.

>Jones has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Davis down.

>Davis blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

>Davis finds himself out-wrestled, and Jones takes control of the grapple.

>Jones uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.

>A sweep of the legs is successful, Davis has to pull guard.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Jones starts trying to work to get past the guard.

>Jones isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

>Davis tries to ensnare Jones in a guillotine.

>Jones pulls free before the guillotine can be applied.

>Jones fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

>Grabbing an arm, Davis attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

>In a show of great skill, Jones spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control.

>Jones hits a knee strike to the ribs.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Jones throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

>Jones looks to roll Davis slightly and slip behind.

>Jones takes the back, Davis couldn't stop it.

>Jones attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Davis.

>The rear naked choke is in deep, but Davis only has to survive a few seconds before the round ends!

>The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell and round number two begins!

>A jab misses, allowing Davis to counter-strike with a stinging left jab.

>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.

>Moving in closer, Davis looks like he may want to wrestle Jones.

>Jones is pulled into a grapple.

>Davis is looking to muscle Jones back against the cage.

>Davis can't move Jones at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

>From the grapple, Jones tries to pick Davis up on his shoulder for a slam.

>Davis defends it well and slips away from his opponent.

>Moving in closer, Davis looks like he may want to wrestle Jones.

>Jones drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Moving in closer, Jones looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.

>Jones moves into the pocket.

>Jones shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.

>The takedown doesn't work, Davis stuffed it.

>Jon Jones is breathing very hard.

>Davis uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.

>He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Jones has to pull guard.

>In guard, Davis begins working to pass to side control.

>He passes to side control.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>Jones takes a punishing knee strike to the ribs from under side control!

>Davis hits a knee strike to the ribs.

>Davis tries to lock Jones in an arm triangle.

>Jones gets caught by the arm triangle, but the round ends before it forces the tap!

>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:">Great round, very exciting. That round goes to Davis, 10-9 on my card."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell and round number three begins!

>Between rounds, his corner told Jones to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.

>Jones slips out of the way of a jab.

>Jones counters a flurry of punches with a straight left.

>Davis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jones.

>Davis grapples with Jones, who made no attempt to escape.

>Davis is trying to push Jones so that his back is up against the cage.

>Davis does it, Jones is stuck with his back to the cage.

>Jon Jones looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

>This could be a sign that the big weight cut he undertook is taking its toll.

>Phil Davis is looking really tired.

>Davis tries to throw an elbow, but Jones takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Davis ends up backed against the cage instead.

>Jones exerts total control, keeping Davis smothered against the cage for thirty seconds or so.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Jones hits Davis, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

>Jones looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Davis proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

>Davis has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Jones to the ground.

>Davis can't get the takedown, but does get behind Jones when he attempts to wriggle free.

>Jon Jones looks totally gassed.

>Phil Davis looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

>Jones tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Davis moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.

>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Davis to hit a crisp left.

>A left jab misses, giving Jones the chance to hit back with a solid right hook to the body.

>Round three is brought to an end as time runs out."

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

Round 4

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Davis is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.

>Davis catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, but it is stuffed.

>Advancing, Jones counters a left jab by using a right to the chin, Davis crumples to the ground in a daze!

>Jones starts pounding away on Davis, looking to finish him off!

>Jones pounds away with strikes.

>Davis is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position!

>The referee gives Davis time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!

>It´s all over! Jon Jones retains the UFC Light Heavyweight Title!"

Joe Rogan:"Another great performance from Jones in the octagon!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 1:19 of Round 4. Declare the winner by TKO... and still the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World, Jon 'Bones' Jones!"

UFC 227: Jones vs. Davis

Venue: CotaiArena

Local: Macau, China

Attendence: 16,401

Gate: $ 3,591,819

PPV: 1,005,309 buys for revenue of $ 6,031,854

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Averege

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: © Jon Jones vs. (#2) Phil Davis - Jon Jones win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:19 of Round 4.

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Todd Duffee vs. (#1) Levan Razmadze - Todd Duffee win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:27 of Round 3.

Bantamweight Bout: (#4) Raphael Assuncao vs. Tuerxun Jumabieke - Raphael Assuncao win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Zorobabel Moreira - Zorobabel Moreira win by Submission (Kimura) in 3:16 of Round 3.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#3) Yuka Tsuji vs. (#4) Liz Carmouche - Yuka Tsuji win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:08 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Jake Butler vs. (#14) Hiroshi Izumi - Hiroshi Izumi win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:55 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Thiago vs. Takenori Sato - Paulo Thiago win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:23 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Alexander Shlemenko vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki - Alexander Shlemenko win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:59 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Kyle Cerminara vs. Vincent Majid - Vincent Majid win by Split Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Iuri Alcantara vs. Honggang Yao -Honggang Yao win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Hailin Ao vs. Alberto Mina - Alberto Mina win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Royston Wee vs. Lee Bartlett - Lee Barlett win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Wayne Rhodes vs. Jung Seo - Wayne Rhodes win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:24 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Jon Jones vs. Phil Davis

KO of the Night: Wayne Rhodes

Submission of the Night: Hiroshi Izumi

Post Fight

- Dana White confirmed that Yuka Tsuji and Todd Duffee will be the next challengers to the titles in their divisions.

- Jones said it was a tough fight, and we will now wait for what the UFC has for him.

- Dana White said the UFC is planning a fight to Anderson Silva at 205 pounds against a big name in the division, and if he wins will face Jones for the title.

- Duffee said he was hoping for a rematch with Werdum, and is going to avenge defeat.

- Tsuji said he already had a shot at the title and lost, and now hopes to become UFC champion.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

Cagerage - 9 / 4

rodrigoviolim · October 28, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Okami - Press Conference

- Machida said the outcome of this struggle will determine whether it will continue in the middleweight division and will rise again to light heavyweight.

- Okami said he plans to have a new chance at the title, and a win over Machida can let you near it.

- Gomi said Ellenberger is young and dangerous so obviously intends to use his experience to win this fight.

- Ellenberger said he wanted to consolidate as one of the best of the new generation, and a win against Gomi would be fantastic.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Okami

Date: April 12, 2017

Venue: Marina Bay Sands

Local: Marina Bay, Singapure

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (185 lbs) vs. Yushin Okami (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#7) Takanori Gomi (155 lbs) vs. Joe Ellenberger (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Thatch (170 lbs) vs. (#15) Wang Sai (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas (145 lbs) vs. Jianping Yang (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#14) Ali Bagautinov (125 lbs) vs. (#9) Allamurad Karaev (125 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: Nam Phan (135 lbs) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Doo Ho Choi (145 lbs) vs. Jesse Ronson (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ramsey Nijem (155 lbs) vs. Yui Chul Nam (155 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Raquel Pennington (135 lbs) vs. Hitomi Akano (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon (155 lbs) vs. Yancy Medeiros (155 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Longyun Jiang (125 lbs) vs. Kevin Bellignon (125 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Max Hollaway (145 lbs) vs. Guangyou Ning (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Ale Cali (125 lbs) vs. Naizen Inouye (125 lbs)

w4lru5 · October 28, 2014

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (185 lbs) vs. Yushin Okami (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#7) Takanori Gomi (155 lbs) vs. Joe Ellenberger (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Thatch (170 lbs) vs. (#15) Wang Sai (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas (145 lbs) vs. Jianping Yang (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#14) Ali Bagautinov (125 lbs) vs. (#9) Allamurad Karaev (125 lbs)

Didn't know enough about most prelim fighters to predict anything for that, but I'll be watching with interest nonetheless.

CageRage · October 29, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Okami

Date: April 12, 2017

Venue: Marina Bay Sands

Local: Marina Bay, Singapure

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (185 lbs) vs. Yushin Okami (185 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#7) Takanori Gomi (155 lbs) vs. Joe Ellenberger (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Thatch (170 lbs) vs. (#15) Wang Sai (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas (145 lbs) vs. Jianping Yang (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#14) Ali Bagautinov (125 lbs) vs. (#9) Allamurad Karaev (125 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: Nam Phan (135 lbs) vs. Kyung Ho Kang (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Doo Ho Choi (145 lbs) vs. Jesse Ronson (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ramsey Nijem (155 lbs) vs. Yui Chul Nam (155 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Raquel Pennington (135 lbs) vs. Hitomi Akano (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon (155 lbs) vs. Yancy Medeiros (155 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Longyun Jiang (125 lbs) vs. Kevin Bellignon (125 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Max Hollaway (145 lbs) vs. Guangyou Ning (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Ale Cali (125 lbs) vs. Naizen Inouye (125 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · November 3, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Okami - Play by Play

Flyweight Bout: (#14) Ali Bagautinov (16-5) vs. (#9) Allamurad Karaev (13-1)

Joe Martinez: "We are live, from Marina Bay Sands in Marina Bay, Singapure for UFC Fight Night! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Flyweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Sambo and Judo Fighter. With a professional record of 13 wins & 1 loss. Fighting out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Allamurad 'Pretty Boy' Karayev.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Sambo Fighter. With a professional record of 16 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Moscow, Russia. Ali Bagautinov.

When the fight starts our referee will be Leon Roberts."

Leon Roberts: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik:">We are underway!

>Karayev steps back to avoid a left jab.

>Bagautinov steps back to avoid a one-two combination.

>Karayev comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Bagautinov.

>Bagautinov seems happy to grapple with Karayev.

>With underhooks giving him solid control over Karayev, Bagautinov looks for a takedown.

>A sweep of the legs is successful, Karayev has to pull guard.

>In guard, Bagautinov begins working to pass to side control.

>Bagautinov struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.

>Karayev grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Bagautinov into a triangle choke.

>Bagautinov blocks the attempt.

>Karayev fights off Bagautinov as he tries to smother him against the ground.

>Karayev uses his legs to push Bagautinov back, and tries to scramble for position.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Bagautinov ends up in half guard.

>Bagautinov begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

>Karayev comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bagautinov in half guard.

>Karayev attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.

>Karayev gets the guillotine fully applied and Bagautinov has to tap out!

>Allamurad 'Pretty Boy' Karayev takes the win by submission!"

Joe Martinez:"The referee Leon Roberts stopped the contest in 3:56 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Tapout (Guillotine Choke), Allamurad 'Pretty Boy' Karayev!"

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas (17-8) vs. Jianping Yang (8-5-1)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Mix Martial Artist. With a professional record of 8 wins, 5 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Macau, China. He is the Ultimate Fighter China Winner, Jianping Yang.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Wrestler Fighter. With a professional record of 17 wins & 8 losses. Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Ricardo Lamas.

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

Jon Anik:">There's the opening bell!

>Yang counters a one-two combination with a left jab to the cheek.

>Yang avoids a tight combination.

>Lamas chooses to shoot in on Yang.

>Yang tries to step away from the takedown.

>The takedown is unsuccessful, Yang avoided Lamas.

>Yang looks to move in and stand in the pocket.

>Yang is in the pocket, ready to attack Lamas.

>A left jab misses, Lamas counters with a kick to the side of the ribs.

>Using head movement, Lamas slips past a left jab and counters with a straight left.

>Lamas uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a stinging jab.

>A left jab misses the mark and allows Yang to counter with a great right hand, Lamas is knocked down! He is out!

>The winner, by Knock Out; Jianping Yang!"

Brian Stann:"Wow, a huge win for Yang!"

Joe Martinez:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 2:30 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Knockout, Jianping Yang!"

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Thatch (14-4) vs. (#15) Wang Sai (10-4-1)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Sanda and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. With a professional record of 10 wins, 4 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Beijingb, China. Wang 'The Boss' Sai.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 14 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Denver, Colorado, USA. Brandon 'Rukus' Thatch.

When the fight starts our referee will be Leon Roberts."

Leon Roberts: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Jon Anik:">And here we go!

>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Sai to hit back with a crisp left hand punch.

>Sai slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.

>Sai avoids a tight combination.

>Sai feints going high, but Thatch doesn't buy it.

>Thatch slams a crisp right into the gloves of Sai, but can't follow up.

>Not letting up, Sai quickly steps in closer to attack Thatch.

>Sai goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Thatch to cover up, then shoots in.

>Thatch tries to avoid Sai.

>The takedown is unsuccessful, Thatch avoided Sai.

>Sai counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, getting it! Sai is in half guard.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Sai begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.

>Thatch works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.

>Thatch doesn't get drawn in as Sai feints a kick.

>Sai catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it, Sai is in half guard.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Sai attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

>Thatch keeps his half guard secure.

>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 Sai."

Round 2

Jon Anik:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Sai counters an errant left jab with a clean left.

>Sai covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a straight left.

>A left hand misses, allowing Thatch to counter with a solid left.

>Sai counters a right kick to the legs with a jab.

>A left jab misses and Thatch strikes back with some big right hands!

>Sai, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Standing in the pocket, Sai chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Thatch.

>Thatch is too quick, and manages to hit Sai with a good clean left jab.

>Sai gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.

>Sai covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a crisp left hand punch.

>Sai moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.

>Sai catches a right leg kick and goes for a takedown getting it! Thatch pulls guard.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Sai begins trying to pass the guard.

>Sai struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.

>Thatch brings his legs up and tries to lock Sai in a triangle choke.

>Sai defends well against it.

>Sai tries to pass the guard.

>He passes to half guard.

>The time is up, and that's the end of round two."

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

Round 3

Jon Anik:">Thatch is already up and pacing around, psyching himself up for the final round.

>Round three begins!

>Sai covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a nice left hand.

>Sai sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Thatch pulls guard.

>Time slips away as Sai successfully keeps Thatch stuck against the ground.

>Sai is trying to pass guard.

>He can't get free of the guard.

>Thatch attempts to guillotine Sai from the bottom of the guard.

>Sai blocks it.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Sai smothers Thatch with his body by pushing forward and down.

>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

>Moving in closer, Thatch looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.

>Sai catches the advancing Thatch by surprise with a takedown.

>Sai tries to pass the guard.

>Thatch keeps Sai in guard.

>Thatch attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

>Sai blocks the triangle attempt.

>Brandon Thatch doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

>Wang Sai doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Sai begins trying to pass the guard.

>Thatch is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Sai firmly in guard.

>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight."

Brian Stann:">I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Sai."

Joe Martinez:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges have given 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Wang 'The Boss' Sai!"

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#7) Takanori Gomi (39-12-1 NC) vs. Joe Ellenberger (20-3)

Joe Martinez: "Ladies and Gentlemans, This is the Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Lightweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 20 wins & 3 losses. Fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska, USA. Joe 'Excalibur' Ellenberger.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Wrestler and Boxer. With a professional record of 39 wins, 12 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Tokyo, Japan. He is the Former PRIDE Lightweight Champion, 'The Fireball Kid' Takanori Gomi.

When the fight starts our referee will be Dan Miragliotta."

Dan Miragliotta: “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.”

Dan Miragliotta: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Jon Anik:">There's the opening bell!

>Gomi sees a body kick coming and hits a jab.

>There's a takedown attempt from Ellenberger.

>Gomi gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

>Ellenberger attempts to pass guard.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Gomi tries to catch Ellenberger with a punch, but it is not on target.

>Ellenberger begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

>He can't get free of the guard.

>Gomi gets the double underhooks in and pulls Ellenberger close, controlling him well.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Ellenberger begins trying to pass the guard.

>Ellenberger isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

>Gomi tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Ellenberger.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Ellenberger starts trying to work to get past the guard.

>He can't get free of the guard.

>Gomi tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Ellenberger.

>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik:">And here we go, round two!

>It sounded like his corner told Ellenberger to push for takedowns in this round.

>Gomi drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.

>Ellenberger shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>The takedown is successful, Gomi couldn't quite stay on his feet.

>Gomi is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Ellenberger holding him down.

>Ellenberger attempts a guillotine.

>Gomi defends himself well.

>Gomi tries to sweep Ellenberger, but can't do it.

>Ellenberger begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

>Ellenberger isn't able to mount Gomi this time around.

>Gomi tries to sweep Ellenberger, but can't do it.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Ellenberger tries to throw an elbow, but is being controlled too well.

>Ellenberger blocks Gomi as he tries a sweep.

>Ellenberger starts trying to get Gomi on his back so that he can gain a better position.

>Gomi doesn't let Ellenberger get the mount.

>Ellenberger blocks Gomi as he tries a sweep.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Not liking his options, Ellenberger looks to get a better position over Gomi.

>Ellenberger isn't able to mount Gomi this time around.

>Ellenberger blocks Gomi as he tries a sweep.

>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.

>Moving in closer, Ellenberger looks like he may want to wrestle Gomi.

>He pulls Gomi into a grapple.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round two."

Brian Stann:">The fans are booing loudly after a dire round that featured little in the way of action. I have to give that round to Ellenberger, but only a 10-9."

Round 3

Jon Anik:">There's the bell and round number three begins!

>Ellenberger slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.

>Gomi shoots in for a takedown.

>Ellenberger stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Gomi into a clinch.

>Ellenberger tries to wrestle Gomi backward and up against the cage.

>Ellenberger does it, Gomi is stuck with his back to the cage.

>Ellenberger launches an elbow strike but Gomi is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Ellenberger is the one against the cage.

>Takanori Gomi is breathing very hard.

>Joe Ellenberger is breathing very hard.

>Gomi smothers Ellenberger against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

>Gomi has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Ellenberger down.

>Gomi gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Ellenberger pulls guard.

>Gomi begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

>Ellenberger can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Gomi attempts to pass half guard.

>He can't get free of half guard.

>From the looks of things, I don't think Takanori Gomi has much energy left.

>Ellenberger attempts to grab an arm of Gomi from the bottom of half guard.

>A kimura is fully applied, Gomi is in huge trouble!

>No! Gomi manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Gomi keeps Ellenberger guessing with a few quick strikes.

>Gomi reaches over and tries to lock Ellenberger in an arm triangle.

>Ellenberger blocks it.

>We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

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

Joe Martinez:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges give a score of 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision. Joe 'Excalibur' Ellenberger!"

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida (25-8) vs. Yushin Okami (32-11)

Joe Martinez: ""Ladies and gentlemen, This is the Main Event of the evening, 5 Rounds for the UFC Middleweight Division!

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 32 wins & 11 losses. Fighting out of Kanagawa, Japan. Yushin 'Thunder' Okami.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. This man is a Karate Fighter. With the professional record of 25 wins & 8 Losses. Fighting out of Belem, Para, Brazil. He is the Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World and The Former UFC Middleweight Champion, Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida.

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

Mario Yamasaki: “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.”

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

Round 1

Jon Anik:">There's the opening bell!

>Machida darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Okami to commit to throwing a strike.

>Okami swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.

>Machida feints stepping in.

>Machida tries for a right jab but Okami moves out of range.

>Okami avoids a jab.

>Okami throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.

>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Machida pulling guard.

>Okami looks to pass guard and get side control.

>Machida comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Okami in guard.

>Machida secures an arm and tries to ensnare Okami in a triangle.

>Okami shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Machida.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Okami attempts to roll Machida slightly and take his back.

>Okami struggles but cannot get behind Machida.

>Okami blocks Machida as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.

>Okami begins trying to get himself into a mount.

>He can't get the mount.

>Okami blocks Machida as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>Okami looks to get a mount.

>Okami isn't able to mount Machida this time around.

>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

Brian Stann:">Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. That round goes to Okami, 10-9 on my card."

Round 2

Jon Anik:">There's the bell and round number two begins!

>Machida feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Okami avoids it.

>Okami counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, and gets it! Machida pulls guard.

>Okami starts trying to work to get past the guard.

>Machida is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Okami firmly in guard.

>Okami feels Machida prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.

>In guard, Okami begins working to pass to side control.

>He can't get free of the guard.

>Machida grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Okami from the bottom of the guard.

>Okami shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Machida.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Okami fires away with big punches, but Machida covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.

>Machida tries to sweep Okami but can't do it.

>Okami pounds away with lefts, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Machida has good control from the bottom of side control.

>Machida tries to pull guard on Okami but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

>Okami tries to get into the mount position.

>Machida doesn't allow Okami to get the mount.

>Okami blocks an attempt to pull guard.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Okami tries to lock Machida into an arm triangle.

>Machida stops Okami from applying it.

>Round two ends as time expires."

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

Round 3

Jon Anik:">Round three begins!

>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.

>Moving in closer, Okami looks like he may want to wrestle Machida.

>Machida counters with a left hand that catches Okami flush, rocking him!

>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.

>Machida looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Okami.

>Okami tries to take down Machida as he steps in, but he blocks it.

>Lyoto Machida is looking really tired.

>Okami looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>Machida is pulled into a grapple.

>Breathing very hard, Yushin Okami is looking ragged.

>Okami tries to wrestle Machida backward and up against the cage.

>Machida ends up backed against the cage.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Machida takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

>Okami tries to foot stomp Machida, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage.

>Yushin Okami seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

>Machida hits Okami, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

>Okami is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

>Lyoto Machida looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

>Machida takes a short step back and prepares to strike.

>Standing in the pocket, Okami catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, but it is blocked.

>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Okami wants to wrestle Machida.

>Strikes from Machida keep Okami from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>Okami glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.

>Machida quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round three."

Brian Stann:">That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Machida."

Round 4

Jon Anik:">We are back underway!

>Machida avoids several big left hands and counters with a clean jab.

>A feint sets up a left head kick attempt from Machida, but Okami moves out of range at the last moment.

>Okami slips out of the way of a jab.

>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.

>Okami avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean right.

>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Machida apparently wants to strike from the pocket.

>Backing off, Okami makes sure to keep out of range.

>Yushin Okami looks exhausted.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Machida throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Okami.

>Machida can't get past the sprawl of Okami, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.

>Lyoto Machida looks exhausted.

>Okami unloads with big left hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Machida.

>Okami floats over the turtled Machida and takes his back.

>Rolled over from turtle position Machida is left caught in side control.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Okami is trying to move from side control to mount.

>Okami shows his ground skills and slips to mount.

>Okami pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Machida covers up well.

>Machida tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Okami has his back!

>Round four ends as time expires."

Brian Stann:">I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Okami."

Round 5

Jon Anik:">Round five begins!

>Machida feints going high, but Okami doesn't buy it.

>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.

>Machida, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Okami.

>Machida cannot get close enough to the elusive Okami to grapple.

>Okami circles, looking for an opening.

>Machida quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.

>Machida comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.

>Machida moves into the pocket.

>Machida uses a stiff jab.

>Machida throws a kick to the body but Okami dodges it.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Machida throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Okami covers up well.

>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.

>They wind up in a tight clinch.

>Okami gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Machida uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

>From the grapple, Machida tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Okami is alert and smothers them quickly.

>Okami uses his wrestling to smother Machida and stop him from using any dirty boxing.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Machida is looking to muscle Okami back against the cage.

>He does so, and now has Okami pinned to the cage.

>Machida tries to use some dirty boxing, but Okami uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires."

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

Joe Martinez:"After five rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges score the contest as 48-47. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Yushin 'Thunder' Okami!"

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Okami

Venue: Marina Bay Sands

Local: Marina Bay, Singapure

Attendence: 7,556

Gate: $ 1,654,764

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Fantastic

Main Event

Middleweight Bout: Lyoto Machida vs. Yushin Okami - Yushin Okami win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#7) Takanori Gomi vs. Joe Ellenberger - Joe Ellenberger win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Brandon Thatch vs. (#15) Wang Sai - Wang Sai win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Ricardo Lamas vs. Jianping Yang - Jianping Yang win by KO (Punch) in 2:30 of Round 1.

Flyweight Bout: (#14) Ali Bagautinov vs. (#9) Allamurad Karayev - Allamurad Karayev win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:56 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Bantamweight Bout: Nam Phan vs. Kyung Ho Kang - Nam Phan win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:57 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Doo Ho Choi vs. Jesse Ronson - Doo Ho Choi win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Ramsey Nijem vs. Yui Chul Nam - Ramsey Nijem win by Unanimous Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Raquel Pennington vs. Hitomi Akano - Raquel Pennington win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:41 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: A Sol Kwon vs. Yancy Medeiros - A Sol Kwon win by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 2:34 of Round 1.

Flyweight Bout: Longyun Jiang vs. Kevin Bellignon - Kevin Bellignon win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:38 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Max Hollaway vs. Guangyou Ning - Max Hollaway win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: Ale Cali vs. Naizen Inouye - Naizen Inouye win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:58 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Nam Phan vs. Kyung Ho Kang

KO of the Night: Jianping Yang

Submission of the Night: Allamurad Karayev

Post Fight

- Okami said that is was a great victory for him, and hopes to be back to the tops of the division.

- Machida said he will be away for a while, and your back will be in the Light Heavyweight Division.

- Ellenberger said that is was the biggest win of his career, and hopes for another big fight to establish itself in the division.

- Gomi said he will stay a time out with family and friends.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

w4lru5 - 2 / 3

Cagerage - 7 / 6

rodrigoviolim · November 3, 2014

UFC 228: St.Pierre vs. Hathaway - Press Conference

- St.Pierre said Hathaway is a tough kid, and that many are claiming to be an easy fight, but he expects one of his toughest fights.

- Hathaway said it's a huge chance, fight St.Pierre in his country. And what a win would be a historic achievement in his career.

- Overeem said he is prepared for a war against Nelson.

- Nelson said he will take a big knockout for fans.

Weigh In

UFC 228: St.Pierre vs. Hathaway

Date: April 22, 2017

Venue: Bell Centre

Local: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#3) Georges St.Pierre (170 lbs) vs. (#12) John Hathaway (170 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Alistair Overeem (265 lbs) vs. (#3) Roy Nelson (262 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#6) T.J. Grant (155 lbs) vs. (#10) Gleison Tibau (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (170 lbs) vs. Patrick Cote (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tim Kennedy (185 lbs) vs. Francis Carmont (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Alexis Davis (135 lbs) vs. Shayna Baszler (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (155 lbs) vs. Daniel Weichel (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoel Romero (185 lbs) vs. Nick Ring (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Victor Valimaki (205 lbs) vs. Viktor Nemkov (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ryan Ford (170 lbs) vs. Omari Akhmedov (170 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Danny Valimaki (205 lbs) vs. Juha Saarinen (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Raul Castillo (185 lbs) vs. Roy Summers (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Olivier Aubin-Mercier (170 lbs) vs. Marvin Thomas (170 lbs)

CageRage · November 3, 2014

UFC 228: St.Pierre vs. Hathaway

Date: April 22, 2017

Venue: Bell Centre

Local: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#3) Georges St.Pierre (170 lbs) vs. (#12) John Hathaway (170 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Alistair Overeem (265 lbs) vs. (#3) Roy Nelson (262 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#6) T.J. Grant (155 lbs) vs. (#10) Gleison Tibau (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (170 lbs) vs. Patrick Cote (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Tim Kennedy (185 lbs) vs. Francis Carmont (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Alexis Davis (135 lbs) vs. Shayna Baszler (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki (155 lbs) vs. Daniel Weichel (155 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Yoel Romero (185 lbs) vs. Nick Ring (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Victor Valimaki (205 lbs) vs. Viktor Nemkov (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Ryan Ford (170 lbs) vs. Omari Akhmedov (170 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Danny Valimaki (205 lbs) vs. Juha Saarinen (205 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Raul Castillo (185 lbs) vs. Roy Summers (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Olivier Aubin-Mercier (170 lbs) vs. Marvin Thomas (170 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · November 6, 2014

UFC 228: St.Pierre vs. Hathaway - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: Tim Kennedy (22-7) vs. Francis Carmont (26-12)

Bruce Buffer: "We are live, from Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for UFC 228! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Middleweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Thai Boxer. With a professional record of 26 wins & 12 losses. Fighting out of Paris, France. Francis 'Limitless' Carmont.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 22 wins & 7 losses. Fighting out of San Luis Obispo, California, USA. He is the Former UFC Middleweight Champion, Tim Kennedy.

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:">The fight begins!

>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Carmont to hit back with a stinging left jab.

>Carmont avoids a tight combination.

>Carmont looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Kennedy.

>Kennedy is pulled into a grapple.

>Carmont is looking to muscle Kennedy back against the cage.

>Kennedy ends up backed against the cage.

>Carmont tries to take Kennedy down.

>Carmont doesn't get the takedown, Kennedy instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

>With Carmont stuck against the cage, Kennedy gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.

>Carmont cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!

>Kennedy throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

>Carmont attempts to secure an arm.

>Kennedy fends off Carmont, and spins to side control in a great show of skill.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Kennedy begins trying to get himself into mount.

>Carmont keeps Kennedy from mounting him.

>Carmont tries to pull guard on Kennedy but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Kennedy attempts the mount.

>Kennedy isn't able to mount Carmont this time around.

>Carmont tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

>Kennedy begins trying to get himself into a mount.

>Kennedy isn't able to mount Carmont this time around.

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Kennedy is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.

>Kennedy catches a right leg kick and goes for a takedown and gets it! Carmont has to pull guard.

>Kennedy begins trying to pass the guard.

>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.

>Kennedy attempts an armbar.

>Carmont blocks it.

>Carmont tries to pull guard on Kennedy but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

>Kennedy starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.

>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

>Carmont tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Kennedy attempts to roll Carmont slightly and take his back.

>Kennedy takes the back, Carmont couldn't stop it.

>Kennedy increases his control by getting both hooks in.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Kennedy, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

>Carmont doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

>With both hooks in, Kennedy tries to flatten Carmont out for the rear naked choke.

>Carmont fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

>Tim Kennedy doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Kennedy doesn't get drawn in as Carmont feints a kick.

>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.

>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.

>Using his wrestling skills, Kennedy is trying to push Carmont up against the cage.

>Carmont out-wrestles him though.

>Francis Carmont is breathing very hard.

>Carmont is trying to push Kennedy so that his back is up against the cage.

>Kennedy ends up backed against the cage.

>Carmont steps back from Kennedy and looks to unleash some strikes.

>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.

>Kennedy backs away to create some more space.

>Carmont avoids a quick jab and hits a solid left.

>Looking tired, Kennedy comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Carmont.

>Not keen on wrestling Kennedy, Carmont uses movement to keep out of reach.

>Tim Kennedy looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

>Francis Carmont looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Despite being tired, Carmont looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Kennedy.

>Carmont and Kennedy get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.

>Stepping back, Carmont creates a bit of distance.

>Carmont bobs and weaves.

>Kennedy seems to be waiting for Carmont to make a move.

>Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Kennedy wants to wrestle Carmont.

>Carmont uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Kennedy cannot get close enough to grapple.

>Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab.

>Francis Carmont looks exhausted.

>We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

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

Bruce Buffer:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. >All three judges give 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Tim Kennedy!"

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit (33-10) vs. Patrick Cote (21-11)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 21 wins & 11 losses. Fighting out of Rimouski, Quebec, Canada. Patrick 'The Predator' Cote.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 33 wins & 10 losses. Fighting out of Alburquerque, New Mexico, USA. He is the Former WEC Welterweight Champion and The Former UFC Welterweight Champion, 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit.

When the fight starts our referee will be Yves Lavigne."

Yves Lavigne: “Are you ready ? Are you ready? Let’s get it on."

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:">We are underway!

>A jab misses, allowing Condit to counter-strike with a solid left.

>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Condit to hit back with a nice jab.

>An errant jab sets Cote up to counter-strike with a solid left.

>Condit comes in closer, looking to clinch with Cote.

>Cote uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Condit cannot get close enough to clinch.

>Condit steps back to avoid a leg kick.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Condit looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>Cote finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.

>Clinched with Cote, Condit looks to try and take him down.

>The takedown doesn't work, Cote defended it well.

>Cote tries to get clear of the grapple, but Condit holds him in place.

>Condit tries to lock his legs around the waist of Cote, wanting to pull him down to the floor.

>Condit gets it, Cote is now trapped in his guard.

>Condit tries to ensnare an arm.

>Condit gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out!

>Carlos Condit takes the victory by way of submission!"

Joe Rogan:"A big fight by Carlos Condit tonight!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Yves Lavigne stopped the contest in 4:21 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Tapout (Armbar), 'The Natural Born Killer' Carlos Condit"

Lightweight Bout: (#6) T.J. Grant (24-8) vs. (#10) Gleison Tibau (33-12)

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 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 33 wins & 12 losses. Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, USA. Gleison Tibau.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Wrestler and Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 24 wins & 8 losses. Fighting out of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. T.J. Grant.

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:">The fight begins!

>Grant tries for a right body kick but Tibau moves out of range.

>Moving in closer, Grant looks like he may want to try and clinch with Tibau.

>Tibau finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.

>Using the clinch, Grant blasts Tibau with a knee to the chest.

>Tibau manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Grant.

>Grant gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.

>Tibau tries to take Grant down.

>Grant blocks the takedown attempt.

>Grant turns Tibau slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Grant looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Tibau.

>Tibau keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.

>Tibau comes in, looking for a quick takedown.

>Grant sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Tibau up close into a clinch.

>Grant is trying to push Tibau so that his back is up against the cage.

>Grant manages it, and controls Tibau up against the cage.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Grant pins Tibau up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

>Grant attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Tibau is too hard to keep controlled against the cage.

>Tibau sees the opportunity for a standing guillotine, but Grant saw it coming and swiftly blocked it.

>Tibau wrestles back against Grant, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">We are back underway!

>An errant jab sets Tibau up to counter-strike with a flurry of quick punches to sting Grant.

>Moving in closer, Grant looks like he may want to try and clinch with Tibau.

>Strikes from Tibau keep Grant from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.

>Gleison Tibau is breathing very hard.

>A tired-looking Tibau throws a couple of ragged punches to get Grant to cover up, then tries a takedown.

>Tibau can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Grant up against the cage and getting behind him.

>Tibau looks for a trip takedown while holding Grant from behind.

>Grant does his best to fight it off, but Tibau eventually succeeds with the takedown.

>From the looks of things, I don't think Gleison Tibau has much energy left.

>Grant winds up on his back with Tibau in side control.

>Tibau begins trying to get himself into mount.

>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

>Grant tries to sweep Tibau but can't do it.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Tibau starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Grant.

>Grant doesn't give Tibau room to move, and so he remains at side control.

>Grant goes for the sweep from side control.

>Grant sweeps Tibau, and they both scramble back to their feet.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Grant shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>Tibau tries to avoid Grant.

>The takedown doesn't work, Tibau saw it coming and got out of range.

>T.J. Grant looks very tired out there.

>The time runs out on round two."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell and round number three begins!

>Grant moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a hard kick across the side.

>Looking tired, Grant comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Tibau.

>Grant can't get close enough to grapple, Tibau makes sure to keep out of range.

>The gas tank looks empty on Gleison Tibau.

>A left hand misses, allowing Tibau to counter with a crisp right hand punch.

>Backing out of range, Tibau circles tentatively.

>Not letting Tibau settle at all, Grant comes in closer.

>A visibly tired Grant is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tibau.

>Grant cannot get close enough to the elusive Tibau to grapple.

>T.J. Grant seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

>It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy.

>Grant, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and clinch with Tibau.

>Grant ends up grabbing Tibau in a Muay Thai clinch.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>From the clinch, Tibau gets caught with a vicious elbow to the side of the head.

>Tibau manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Grant.

>Using his wrestling skills, Grant is trying to push Tibau up against the cage.

>Grant achieves it, pinning Tibau to the cage.

>The gas tank looks empty on T.J. Grant.

>Tibau is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

>Grant tries to smother Tibau against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.

>Tibau tries for a standing guillotine, but Grant pulls free too quickly.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Grant tries to press him up against the cage, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.

>Tibau catches an unsuspecting Grant in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure!

>Tibau has the guillotine fully applied, but doesn't have the time to force the tap out!

>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight."

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

Bruce Buffer:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges have scored it 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, T.J. Grant!"

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Alistair Overeem (40-15-1 NC) vs. (#3) Roy Nelson (24-10)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and Gentlemans, This is the Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Kung Fu Fighter. With a professional record of 24 wins & 10 losses. Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. He is the Ultimate Fighter Winner, Roy 'Big Country' Nelson.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 40 wins, 15 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is the Former Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion, Alistair 'The Reem' Overeem.

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:">And here we go!

>Nelson counters an attempted body kick with a solid left.

>Nelson feints to the right, trying to draw Overeem into throwing a strike.

>Nelson throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Overeem.

>Nelson can't get the takedown, Overeem defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.

>Overeem is looking to muscle Nelson back against the cage.

>Overeem achieves it, pinning Nelson to the cage.

>Nelson is trapped against the cage and Overeem hits him with a short left uppercut.

>Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Overeem keeps Nelson stuck against the cage for about thirty seconds.

>Overeem tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Nelson isn't allowing it.

>Nelson manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke!

>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Overeem has to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Roy Nelson!"

Joe Rogan:"Incredible! Nelson caught Overeem in a Guillotine."

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 2:42 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Tapout (Guillotine Choke), Roy 'Big Country' Nelson!"

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#3) Georges St.Pierre (29-5) vs. (#12) John Hathaway (24-4)

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

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Mix Martial Artist. With a professional record of 24 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Brighton, England. John 'The Hitman' Hathaway.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. He is a Karate and Wrestler. With the professional record of 29 wins & 5 Losses. Fighting out of St.Isidore, Quebec, Canada. He is The Former 3 Times UFC Welterweight Champion of the World, Georges 'Rush' St.Pierre.

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:">There's the opening bell!

>A feint sets up St. Pierre to try a spinning back kick, but Hathaway evades it.

>St. Pierre doesn't get drawn in as Hathaway feints a kick.

>Hathaway throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.

>St. Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt.

>A left hand misses, allowing St. Pierre to counter with a jab.

>St. Pierre goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Hathaway to cover up, then shoots in.

>It looks like Hathaway is trying to grab a guillotine.

>Hathaway can't get the guillotine choke.

>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Hathaway is left on his back pulling guard.

>St. Pierre attempts to pass guard.

>Hathaway is ready for the attempt though, and keeps St. Pierre firmly in guard.

>St. Pierre fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>St. Pierre tries to pass the guard.

>Hathaway keeps his guard secure.

>Hathaway grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on St. Pierre from the bottom of the guard.

>St. Pierre pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>St. Pierre tries to hit a knee strike, but Hathaway squirms around and the blow is only glancing.

>St. Pierre holds Hathaway in position with side control and drives a big knee into the ribs!

>Looking to catch his breath, St. Pierre is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

>Hathaway takes a crunching knee strike to the ribs from under side control!

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">We are back underway!

>Judging from what we heard from his corner, St. Pierre is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.

>St. Pierre counters a left jab by hitting a tasty jab - right cross combination.

>St. Pierre doesn't get drawn in as Hathaway feints a kick.

>There's a takedown attempt from Hathaway.

>St. Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Hathaway into a clinch.

>From the grapple, St. Pierre tries to pick Hathaway up on his shoulder for a slam.

>St. Pierre gets it! Hathaway manages to pull guard upon impact.

>The clock runs down as Hathaway is being smothered against the ground by St. Pierre.

>Looking to catch his breath, St. Pierre is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

>Hathaway brings his legs up and tries to lock St. Pierre in a triangle choke.

>St. Pierre counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>St. Pierre throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

>Hathaway looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt.

>St. Pierre blocks it.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>St. Pierre hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs!

>St. Pierre attempts the mount.

>Hathaway doesn't let St. Pierre get the mount, and so he remains at side control.

>Hathaway attempts to secure an arm.

>St. Pierre blocks it.

>Round two ends as time expires."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round three!

>Between rounds, his corner told St. Pierre to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.

>Hathaway drops a shoulder, trying to sucker St. Pierre in with a faked single leg attempt.

>St. Pierre avoids a jab.

>Hathaway fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from St. Pierre.

>Hathaway chooses to shoot in on St. Pierre.

>St. Pierre cannot stop the takedown, Hathaway drove in with too much pace and power.

>St. Pierre is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Hathaway holding him down.

>Hathaway pushes forward against St. Pierre, basically smothering him against the cage wall.

>The clock runs down as St. Pierre is being smothered against the cage wall by Hathaway.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Hathaway tries to improve his position.

>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.

>St. Pierre hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.

>Not liking his options, Hathaway looks to get a better position over St. Pierre.

>St. Pierre gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control.

>Hathaway throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

>Hathaway blocks St. Pierre as he tries a transition to guard.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Hathaway throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

>St. Pierre tries to sweep Hathaway but can't do it.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round three."

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

Round 4

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>A barrage of punches miss and Hathaway strikes back with a nice jab.

>Hathaway shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>St. Pierre sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Hathaway up close into a clinch.

>Georges St-Pierre looks very tired out there.

>Using his wrestling skills, St. Pierre is trying to push Hathaway up against the cage.

>Hathaway doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

>With underhooks giving him solid control over St. Pierre, Hathaway looks for a takedown.

>St. Pierre cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard!

>John Hathaway is looking really tired.

>Hathaway begins trying to pass the guard.

>He can't get free of the guard.

>St. Pierre attempts a triangle choke on Hathaway from the bottom of the guard.

>Hathaway blocks the attempt.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Hathaway looks to get past the guard.

>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

>Hathaway leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from St. Pierre.

>Hathaway begins trying to pass the guard.

>Hathaway isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

>From the looks of things, I don't think John Hathaway has much energy left.

>St. Pierre reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

>St. Pierre uses the threat of a kimura to turn Hathaway and get side control.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>St. Pierre holds Hathaway in position with side control and drives a big knee into the ribs!

>Georges St-Pierre seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

>St. Pierre attempts to move to mount.

>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

>The time runs out on round four."

Joe Rogan:">An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Hathaway 10-9."

Round 5

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>A left hand misses, allowing St. Pierre to counter with a body kick.

>Looking tired, Hathaway comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with St. Pierre.

>St. Pierre finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.

>Hathaway is trying to muscle St. Pierre up against the cage.

>Hathaway achieves it, pinning St. Pierre to the cage.

>Hathaway tries to smother St. Pierre against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.

>Out of the blue, St. Pierre finds a way to slap on a guillotine, and is able to take Hathaway down with it!

>The guillotine is fully sunk in, Hathaway has no option but to tap out!

>By submission, the winner is Georges St-Pierre!"

Joe Rogan:"A great victory for St. Pierre, he will surely try a 4th race to win the belt."

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 2:12 of Round 5. Declare the winner by Tapout (Guillotine Choke), Georges 'Rush' St.Pierre!"

UFC 228: St.Pierre vs. Hathaway

Venue: Bell Centre

Local: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Attendence: 26,597

Gate: $ 6,649,250

PPV: 4,361,993 buys for revenue of $ 26,171,958

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#3) Georges St.Pierre vs. (#12) John Hathaway - Georges St.Pierre win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:12 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Alistair Overeem vs. (#3) Roy Nelson - Roy Nelson win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:42 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: (#6) T.J. Grant vs. (#10) Gleison Tibau - T.J. Grant win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Carlos Condit vs. Patrick Cote - Carlos Condit win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:21 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Tim Kennedy vs. Francis Carmont - Tim Kennedy win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Alexis Davis vs. Shayna Baszler - Shayna Baszler win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Chris Horodecki vs. Daniel Weichel - Chris Horodecki win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Yoel Romero vs. Nick Ring - Nick Ring win by Submission (Americana) in 3:48 of Round 3.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Victor Valimaki vs. Viktor Nemkov - Viktor Nemkov win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Ryan Ford vs. Omari Akhmedov - Ryan Ford win by Submission (Americana) in 4:36 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Danny Valimaki vs. Juha Saarinen - Juha Saarinen win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:43 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Raul Castillo vs. Roy Summers - Raul Castillo win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 4:44 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Marvin Thomas - Olivier Aubin-Mercier win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:03 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Raul Castillo vs. Roy Summers

KO of the Night: Olivier Aubin-Mercier

Submission of the Night: Roy Nelson

Post Fight

- St.Pierre said he will not rule on a fight against MacDonald because he will face Diaz. And do not rule out a fight in the Middleweight Division, if MacDonald becomes champion.

- Nelson said he only cared about winning, and when he saw a chance finishing the fight.

- Condit said a rematch with St. Pierre would be a great next fight to determine the next contender.

- Tim Kennedy said it is was his last fight, and was happy to retire having won the UFC belt.

- Alexis Davis announced his retirement from MMA.

- Nick Ring has announced his retirement from MMA.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

Cagerage - 9 / 4

rodrigoviolim · November 7, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Barboza - Press Conference

- Alvarez is happy to fight in his home, and hopes to provide a great show for the fans.

- Barboza said Alvarez is a tough opponent, and expect a war from beginning to end.

- Teixeira said he is at a stage where every fight can be the last.

- Oliva said he beat a fighter like Teixeira would be great for your career.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Barboza

Date: April 29, 2017

Venue: Wells Fargo Center

Local: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (155 lbs) vs. Edson Barboza (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. (#11) David Oliva (205 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#13) Cat Zingano (135 lbs) vs. (#8) Jessica Andrade (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Stephen Thompson (170 lbs) vs. Ben Saunders (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Brian Bowles (135 lbs) vs. (#8) Henry Cejudo (135 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kurt Kinser (155 lbs) vs. Kevin Lee (155 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jim Hettes (145 lbs) vs. Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Chris Cariaso (125 lbs) vs. Iliarde Santos (125 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ediene Gomes (135 lbs) vs. Marloes Coenen (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Bryan Caraway (135 lbs) vs. Casey Olson (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Erik Koch (155 lbs) vs. Luiz Firmino (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Azunna Anyanwu (260 lbs) vs. Steve Bosse (230 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Joe Williams (170 lbs) vs. Herman Terrado (170 lbs)

CageRage · November 7, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Barboza

Date: April 29, 2017

Venue: Wells Fargo Center

Local: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (155 lbs) vs. Edson Barboza (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. (#11) David Oliva (205 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#13) Cat Zingano (135 lbs) vs. (#8) Jessica Andrade (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Stephen Thompson (170 lbs) vs. Ben Saunders (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Brian Bowles (135 lbs) vs. (#8) Henry Cejudo (135 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kurt Kinser (155 lbs) vs. Kevin Lee (155 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Jim Hettes (145 lbs) vs. Ivan Menjivar (145 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Chris Cariaso (125 lbs) vs. Iliarde Santos (125 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ediene Gomes (135 lbs) vs. Marloes Coenen (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Bryan Caraway (135 lbs) vs. Casey Olson (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Erik Koch (155 lbs) vs. Luiz Firmino (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Azunna Anyanwu (260 lbs) vs. Steve Bosse (230 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Joe Williams (170 lbs) vs. Herman Terrado (170 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · November 11, 2014

UFC: Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Barboza - Play by Play

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Brian Bowles (15-5) vs. (#8) Henry Cejudo (10-0)

Bruce Buffer: “We are live, from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for UFC Fight Night! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Bantamweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 10 wins & 0 losses. Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Henry Cejudo.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Wrestler and Boxer. With a professional record of 15 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is the Former WEC Bantamweight Champion, Brian Bowles.

When the fight starts our referee will be Dan Miragliotta."

Dan Miragliotta: “Are you ready? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: ">And here we go!

>Moving forward, Bowles counters a left jab with several big right hands, putting Cejudo down, dazed!

>Bowles knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Cejudo, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

>Bowles pounds away on Cejudo, landing several great shots that threaten to knock him out!

>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

>Brian Bowles takes the win by TKO!"

Kenny Florian: "A big win for Brian Bowles!"

Bruce Buffer: "The referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the contest in 0:36 of Round 1. Declare the winner by TKO, Brian Bowles!"

Welterweight Bout: Stephen Thompson (13-5) vs. Ben Saunders (18-6-2)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Jet Kune Do Fighter. With a professional record of 18 wins, 6 losses & 2 Draws. Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, USA. Ben 'Killa B' Saunders.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 13 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Simpsonville, South Caroline, USA. Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson.

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

Jon Anik: ">The fight begins!

>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.

>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.

>Saunders catches a right leg kick and goes for a takedown getting it! Thompson pulls guard.

>Saunders begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

>Thompson keeps Saunders in guard.

>Thompson manages to scoot them both backward until they are against the cage.

>Using the cage, Thompson stands up. Saunders still has control though.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Saunders smothers Thompson up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for a full minute.

>Thompson is trapped against the cage and Saunders punishes him with some dirty boxing.

>With Thompson stuck against the cage, Saunders tries to complete a takedown.

>Thompson cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.

>Saunders throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

>Thompson tries to catch Saunders with a punch, but it is not on target.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>In guard, Saunders begins working to pass to side control.

>Thompson keeps his guard secure.

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: ">Round two begins!

>A jab misses, allowing Thompson to counter-strike with a spinning back kick, knocking Saunders down!

>Thompson moves in quickly, kneeling beside Saunders and starting to hammer down with punches!

>The punches rain down, but Saunders keeps composed and manages to pull half guard.

>Thompson tries to lock Saunders into an arm triangle.

>Saunders doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

>Saunders attempts to guillotine Thompson from the bottom of half guard.

>The guillotine is applied, but Thompson stubbornly holds on and does not tap!

>Saunders must not have it totally sunk in.

>The hold is released, Saunders realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight.

>Thompson punches down at Saunders, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

>Saunders pulls Thompson in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head.

>Thompson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Thompson tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Saunders doesn't allow it.

>Saunders attempts to grab an arm of Thompson from the bottom of the guard.

>Thompson almost falls victim to a kimura, but in the end settles for being swept into side control.

>In side control, Saunders throws a couple of punches designed to keep Thompson guessing.

>Thompson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Saunders fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

>Saunders throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

>Saunders blocks Thompson as he tries a transition to guard.

>Saunders tries to lock Thompson into an armbar.

>Thompson gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep!

>Out of the blue, Thompson pops his arm free! Saunders must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked.

>Round two ends as time expires."

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

Round 3

Jon Anik: ">There's the bell and round number three begins!

>Saunders avoids a tight combination.

>Saunders catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Thompson manages to pull guard.

>Saunders looks to get past the guard.

>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

>Thompson tries to get double underhooks on Saunders so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

>Saunders begins trying to pass the guard.

>Saunders struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.

>Saunders blocks Thompson as he tries a sweep from the guard.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Saunders attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

>Ben Saunders is looking really tired.

>From his back, Thompson manages to pull Saunders toward the cage.

>Thompson stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Saunders who remains in control.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Showing his ability to control opponents, Saunders simply smothers Thompson against the cage for about a minute.

>With the cage trapping Thompson, Saunders looks to try and take him down.

>Saunders can't get the takedown, but does get behind Thompson when he attempts to wriggle free.

>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires."

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

Bruce Buffer: "After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges score the contest as 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Ben 'Killa B' Saunders!"

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#13) Cat Zingano (11-3) vs. (#8) Jessica Andrade (13-5)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. She is a Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 13 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Umuarana, Parana, Brazil. Jessica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. She is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 11 wins & 3 losses. Fighting out of Broomfield, Colorado, USA. Cat 'Alpha' Zingano.

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

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

Round 1

Jon Anik: ">Round one begins!

>Zingano steps back to avoid a one-two combination.

>Andrade tries for a right body kick but Zingano moves out of range.

>Zingano shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>Andrade tries to step away from the takedown.

>Zingano doesn't get the takedown, Andrade avoided it.

>Andrade looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>Zingano finds herself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.

>From the clinch, Andrade drives a knee into the face of Zingano...and knocks her out!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is Jessica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade!"

Kenny Florian: "Great performance by Jessica Andrade!"

Bruce Buffer: "The referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the constest in 1:56 of Round 1. Declare the winner by Knockout, Jessica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade!"

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Glover Teixeira (24-6) vs. (#11) David Oliva (12-4)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 12 wins & 4 losses. Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, USA. David 'The Mayan Assasin' Oliva.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 24 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Sobralia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Glover Teixeira.

When the fight starts our referee will be Dan Miragliotta."

Dan Miragliotta: “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.”

Dan Miragliotta: “Are you ready.? Are you ready? Let’s get it on.”

Round 1

Jon Anik: ">We are underway!

>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.

>Moving in closer, Oliva looks like he may want to wrestle Teixeira.

>Teixeira ends up grappling for supremacy with Oliva.

>Oliva gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.

>Teixeira tries to get Oliva into a Muay Thai clinch.

>Teixeira achieves it, Oliva could not fight out of it.

>Teixeira can't maintain his hold, and Oliva wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch.

>Oliva tries to wrestle Teixeira backward and up against the cage.

>Oliva achieves it, pinning Teixeira to the cage.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Oliva tries to dirty box Teixeira, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage.

>Teixeira steps back to achieve some separation from Oliva and gets ready to strike.

>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.

>Teixeira throws a flurry of punches but Oliva covers up well.

>Oliva backs away from Teixeira, creating some space between them.

>Teixeira slips past a left jab and counters with a stinging left jab.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>Oliva is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Teixeira.

>Teixeira finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.

>Oliva looks to get some strikes in, but Teixeira seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.

>Teixeira tries to wrestle Oliva backward and up against the cage.

>Teixeira does it, Oliva is stuck with his back to the cage.

>The time runs out on round one."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: ">There's the bell and round number two begins!

>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.

>Teixeira counters a wayward left jab with a left jab to the cheek.

>Teixeira steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.

>Teixeira is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>Standing his ground, Oliva looks happy to engage Teixeira in the pocket.

>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.

>Slipping past a left jab, Teixeira hits a stinging inside leg kick.

>A leg kick gets checked by Oliva.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Teixeira is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Oliva.

>Oliva sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Teixeira is able to defend against it.

>Glover Teixeira is looking really tired.

>David Oliva is looking really tired.

>Although visibly tired, Teixeira looks to move in and stand in the pocket.

>Oliva tries to counter with a takedown, but Teixeira defended it well.

>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Teixeira apparently wants to strike from the pocket.

>Oliva tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.

>From the looks of things, I don't think Glover Teixeira has much energy left.

>The weight cut that he did for this fight may be a factor in his fatigue.

>David Oliva seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

>This could be a sign that the big weight cut he undertook is taking its toll.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Oliva counters a left jab by hitting a straight left.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round two."

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

Round 3

Jon Anik: ">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Oliva avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp left hand punch.

>Oliva, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

>Teixeira tries to avoid the takedown.

>Oliva can't get the takedown, Teixeira was too quick to back away.

>After a flurry of punches miss, Oliva is able to strike back with a nice jab.

>A speculative right hand from Oliva doesn't find a home.

>Not letting Oliva settle, Teixeira moves in closer.

>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Teixeira apparently wants to strike from the pocket.

>Oliva tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Teixeira defended it well.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Oliva throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.

>Oliva can't get the takedown, Teixeira defended it well.

>David Oliva looks exhausted.

>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Oliva wants to wrestle Teixeira.

>He pulls Teixeira into a grapple.

>Oliva is trying to push Teixeira so that his back is up against the cage.

>Oliva can't move Teixeira at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

>Glover Teixeira looks like he is completely out of gas.

>Teixeira uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Oliva as they grapple.

>Teixeira is trying to force Oliva into a Muay Thai clinch.

>He gets it, and now has Oliva in trouble.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Oliva uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position.

>Using his wrestling skills, Oliva is trying to push Teixeira up against the cage.

>Oliva can't do it though, and Teixeira gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

>Oliva uses his wrestling to smother Teixeira and stop him from using any dirty boxing.

>We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

Kenny Florian: ">There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Oliva."

Bruce Buffer: "After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges give 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Glover Teixeira!"

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez (30-7) vs. Edson Barboza (16-6)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the main event of the evening, 5 rounds in the UFC Lightweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 16 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Edson Barboza.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Striker. With a professional record of 30 wins & 7 losses. Fighting out of Philadephia, Pennsylvania, USA. Eddie Alvarez.

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

Mario Yamasaki: “Alright guys, 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

Jon Anik: ">Round one begins!

>Alvarez slips out of the way of a leg kick.

>Barboza throws a leg kick but Alvarez avoids it.

>Alvarez counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, and gets it! Barboza pulls guard.

>Barboza is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alvarez off of him.

>Alvarez looks to pass guard and get side control.

>Alvarez struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.

>Barboza tries to ensnare Alvarez in a guillotine.

>Alvarez stops Barboza from applying it.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Alvarez tries to pound on Barboza with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

>Barboza bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

>It's a bad choice though, as Alvarez seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.

>Alvarez keeps Barboza guessing with a few quick strikes.

>Barboza looks ready to try and scramble, but Alvarez is quick to move to prevent that.

>Alvarez attempts to arm triangle Barboza from side control.

>Barboza gets caught by the arm triangle! It's deep, but he just won't quit!

>Out of the blue, Barboza breaks free! Alvarez must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked.

>Barboza looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt.

>Alvarez alters his posture to prevent it.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Alvarez holds Barboza in position with side control and drives a big knee into the ribs!

>The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: ">We are back underway!

>Alvarez steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.

>Barboza counters a left jab with a kick to the body.

>Barboza feints left and tries to get Alvarez to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.

>A tight combination narrowly misses Barboza and allow him to counter-strike with a sharp body kick.

>Alvarez gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.

>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Barboza to fire back with a solid left.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Barboza is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>Barboza is now standing in the pocket.

>Alvarez sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Barboza manages to pull guard.

>Barboza is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alvarez off of him.

>Alvarez unloads with some big elbows, but Barboza deals with them comfortably.

>Using his leg strength to push Alvarez back a bit, Barboza looks to scramble for position.

>Alvarez seizes the opportunity, Barboza was too slow and gets caught in side control.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Alvarez attempts an americana.

>Barboza stops Alvarez from applying it.

>Barboza tries to pull guard on Alvarez but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

>Alvarez attempts the mount.

>He does it, and has the mount on Barboza.

>The time runs out on round two."

Kenny Florian: ">That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. I think Alvarez took that round, 10-9 on my score card."

Round 3

Jon Anik: ">We are back underway!

>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Barboza telling him to go right at Alvarez, hard and fast.

>Alvarez steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.

>Barboza counters a left jab with a nice left hand.

>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Alvarez.

>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Alvarez.

>Alvarez gets a single leg takedown! Barboza pulls guard off it.

>Alvarez tries to pass the guard.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Barboza grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Alvarez from the bottom of the guard.

>Alvarez counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Alvarez starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.

>Barboza keeps Alvarez at side control, not letting the mount happen.

>Barboza tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control.

>Alvarez defends it easily.

>Eddie Alvarez is breathing very hard.

>Alvarez looks to get a mount.

>Alvarez struggles but cannot mount Barboza.

>Barboza looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt.

>Alvarez fends off Barboza, and doesn't give up the choke.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Alvarez tries to lock Barboza in an arm triangle.

>The arm triangle is locked in, but too slowly as the round ends before it can take effect!

>Round three ends as time expires."

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

Round 4

Jon Anik: ">Round four begins!

>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Barboza has been instructed to stand with Alvarez in this round.

>Alvarez avoids a body kick.

>Barboza avoids a quick jab and hits a scything low kick to the legs.

>Alvarez steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.

>Barboza throws a left jab but Alvarez avoids it.

>Barboza feints going high, but Alvarez doesn't buy it.

>Barboza is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>Alvarez tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Barboza defended it well.

>Edson Barboza doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Alvarez circles as he plans his next move.

>Barboza quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.

>Alvarez steps back to avoid a leg kick.

>Despite being tired, Barboza looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Alvarez.

>Alvarez lets Barboza get closer.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Alvarez, who looks drained, comes in looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.

>Barboza stuffs the takedown attempt.

>Eddie Alvarez looks very, very tired.

>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Alvarez apparently wants to strike from the pocket.

>Alvarez is now standing in the pocket.

>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Alvarez wants to wrestle Barboza.

>Not wanting to grapple, Barboza uses strikes to keep Alvarez at a distance.

>The time runs out on round four."

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

Round 5

Jon Anik: ">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Barboza telling him to keep it standing.

>Alvarez avoids a kick to the leg and hits a crisp jab.

>A drained-looking Alvarez tries to close the distance between them.

>Barboza ends up grappling for supremacy with Alvarez.

>Using his wrestling skills, Alvarez is trying to push Barboza up against the cage.

>Barboza out-wrestles him though.

>Edson Barboza looks very, very tired.

>Barboza is trying to muscle Alvarez up against the cage.

>Barboza achieves it, pinning Alvarez to the cage.

>The gas tank looks empty on Eddie Alvarez.

>Barboza breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Alvarez.

>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Barboza counters with a hard inside leg kick.

>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.

>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Barboza counters with a left jab to the cheek.

>Barboza uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a sharp kick to the shin.

>Eddie Alvarez looks to be limping slightly.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Using head movement, Alvarez slips past a left jab and counters with a clean punch.

>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.

>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.

>Alvarez sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a crisp left.

>A left jab misses the mark and allows Alvarez to counter with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.

>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Barboza, who covered up well.

>There's under a minute left in this round.

>A left jab misses, Barboza counters with a solid left jab.

>Barboza slips past a straight punch and hits a jab.

>Using good head movement, Barboza ducks under a punch and scores with a swift leg kick.

>Eddie Alvarez looks hurt, he is limping quite badly.

>Edson Barboza looks exhausted.

>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 Barboza."

Bruce Buffer: "After five rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges score the contest as 48-47. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision. Eddie Alvarez !"

UFC: Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Barboza

Venue: Wells Fargo Center

Local: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Attendence: 9,382

Gate: $ 2,345,500

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: Eddie Alvarez vs. Edson Barboza - Eddie Alvarez win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: Glover Teixeira vs. (#11) David Oliva - Glover Teixeira win by Unanimous Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#13) Cat Zingano vs. (#8) Jessica Andrade - Jessica Andrade win by KO (Knee) in 1:56 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Stephen Thompson vs. Ben Saunders - Ben Saunders win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Brian Bowles vs. (#8) Henry Cejudo - Brian Bowles win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:36 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Kurt Kinser vs. Kevin Lee - Kevin Lee win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:33 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Jim Hettes vs. Ivan Menjivar - Jim Hettes win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:56 of Round 1.

Flyweight Bout: Chris Cariaso vs. Iliarde Santos - Chris Cariaso win by Unanimous Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Ediene Gomes vs. Marloes Coenen - Marloes Coenen win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:25 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: Bryan Caraway vs. Casey Olson - Casey Olson win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Erik Koch vs. Luiz Firmino - Erik Koch win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:54 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: Azunna Anyanwu vs. Steve Bosse - Steve Bosse win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Joe Williams vs. Herman Terrado - Joe Williams win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Jessica Andrade vs. Cat Zingano

KO of the Night: Jessica Andrade

Submission of the Night: Kevin Lee

Post Fight

- Alvarez said it was important for him to win in front of their fans in their homeland.

- Barboza said he will stay a time out with family and friends.

- Teixeira said this sequence of victories is important to stay on top of the division.

- Andrade said winning Zingano the way it was, she must place in the top 5 of the division.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

Cagerage - 7 / 6

rodrigoviolim · November 12, 2014

UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

Hirings

MW - Scott Askham (13-0) - Former BAMMA Middleweight Champion.

LW - Andre Winner (17-8-1) (2-4 in UFC) - Former BAMMA Lightweight Champion.

WSW - Jessica Aguilar (16-4) - Former WSOF Women´s Strawweight Champion.

BW - Xian Ji (16-2) - Former ONE FC Bantamweight Champion.

WSW - Ewa Kucera (3-0)

Releases

WW - Omari Akhmedov (14-5) (3-5 in UFC)

LHW - Danny Valimaki (7-4) (0-3 in UFC)

Retirements

WW - Jon Fitch (27-10-1-1 NC)

MW - Nick Ring (18-7)

MW - Tim Kennedy (23-7)

WBW - Alexis Davis (17-11)

rodrigoviolim · November 12, 2014

UFC Ranking - May 2017

rodrigoviolim · November 12, 2014

The Ultimate Fighter 25: Team Diaz vs. Team MacDonald: Cast is announced.

The UFC today announced the fighters of the season 25 of The Ultimate Fighter. Coaches this season will be, current UFC Welterweight Champion, Nick Diaz and canadian rising star, Rory MacDonald. This confrontation between coaches is scheduled for UFC 233, scheduled for July 8 in Las Vegas. This will be a rematch, in December 2015, Nick Diaz defeated Rory MacDonald via unanimous decision.

The choice for the competition will be the Featherweight Division and Women´s Bantamweight Division.

Check out the list of fighters this season:

Featherweight

<img src=http://www.exchangerate.com/small_flags/small_croatia_flag.gif> Antun Racic (16-7)

With the fights in Russia, M-1 Global event and a background in Judo, Racic in his last fight he was defeated by former UFC fighter Andy Ogle by unanimous decision..

<img src=http://www.sunrisesunset.com/graphics/England_flag_22x16.jpg> Brad Flair (4-0)

Flair is a young prospect from England. In his undefeated record of 4-0, all his fights were finished by TKO.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>Brandon Bender (14-2)

Jiu Jitsu specialist, Bender is a favorite this season. In his last fight Brandon Bender won by submission Mackens Semerzier, in 2 round by Submission.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>Erin Beach (6-1)

Fighting events in the California region, Erin Beach comes from a sequence of two wins, and at age 33, sees the UFC as the last chance of his career..

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png> Farkhad Sharipov (16-6)

Member of the national wrestling team in Russia, Sharipov has two wins on the Florida circuit..

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Frankie Saenz (8-2)

Wrestling champion in the state of Arizona, Saenz has two wins on the US circuit, winning the two by submission in the first round..

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png> Joel Lee (2-0)

Called a 'KO Kid', Joel Lee is a boxer with a record execelente in their sport. Now in MMA, Lee has two wins on his record, both by knockout.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Luis Alberto Nogueira (17-4-1)

With the experience of fighting in events like Bellator and ONE FC, Nogueira will attempt to enter the UFC competing on TUF. On your record, a victory highlighted on the UFC fighter Alexis Villa.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Peru.svg/23px-Flag_of_Peru.svg.png> Luis Palomino (23-12)

One of the more experienced this season, the veteran Luis Palomino, stands out for his knockout power. In his record fights against Yves Edwards and Pat Curran deserve to be highlighted.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Magno Almeida (11-4-1 NC)

Jiu Jitsu specialist, Almeida has emerged in the Brazilian circuit. In 2011 he fought in Strikeforce, where he was defeated by Conor Heun via unanimous decision.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Matt Jaggers (20-9)

Jaggers has the wrestling background, with many fights in events in Asia, Jaggers comes to TUF try their luck on American soil. In his record highlighting the loss to UFC contender, Chan Sung Jung in 2009.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>Mike Corey (13-3-1)

With three fights in Bellator, Corey had great performances in majority draw against Chris Horodecki and victory over the Englishman Ronnie Mann.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Murad Machaev (10-2)

Expert in Sambo, Machaev has on his record a loss for the UFC fighter Marcin Held. In his last fight Machaev defeated former UFC fighter Ryan Couture.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Canada.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada.svg.png> Nicholas Frye (4-0)

With all his fights held on the Canadian circuit, Frye is known for his aggressive style, is considered one of the country's prospects.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Scott McAfee (11-4)

In 2007, McAfee fought for the WEC, where he was defeated by Marcus Hicks in the first round. He currently trains at Team Alpha Male with stars like Chad Mendes and Urijah Faber.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png> Seiya Kawahara (11-5)

Kawamura is considered one of the greatest strikers in Japan, after a sequence of three defeats, he returned to win in his last fight on the Japanese circuit.

Women´s Bantamweight

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Adrienna Jenkins (18-7)

Jenkins is a veteran of MMA, he won the only female MMA fight in WEC history. In his record losses to the fighters of UFC, Marloes Coenen and Sheila Gaff.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Bernice Long (2-2)

Wrestling specialist, Long comes in a sequence of two defeats, the top contenders for the UFC, Karla Benitez and Iman Achhal at Invicta FC.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Canada.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada.svg.png> Brenda Chambers (2-1)

With a successful career in Karate, Chambers in his second professional fight won the Kelly Kobald experienced by TKO in the first round.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png> Charlene Hume (4-0)

Considers one of the biggest prospects of the European circuit, Hume showed a complete fighter in all areas, winning all fights that disputed.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Constanza Belfort (2-0)

Boxing expert, Constanza Belfort won his two fights in the Brazilian circuit, by knockout or TKO in the first round.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Julia Souza (4-0)

With his aggressive style, Souza is currently one of the biggest bets of female MMA in Brazil.

<img src=http://www.sunrisesunset.com/graphics/England_flag_22x16.jpg> Kathy Ortiz (2-0)

Despite being an expert in Jiu Jitsu, Ortiz won his last fight in the English circuit with a knockout in only 53 seconds.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Kelly Kobold (18-6-1)

One of the most experienced fighters this season, Kobold comes in a negative sequence of three defeats in Invicta FC.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>Lacey Schukman (11-8)

In training camp fighters like Jim Hettes and Cole Escovedo, Schukman is currently competing at DEEP in Japan in his last fight was defeated by UFC fighter, Jodie Esquibel.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Marianna Kheyfets (6-2)

With an outstanding record in the amateur circuit, Kheyfets won his last fight with a big knockout of Leslie Smith.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Martina Gomez (4-0)

With a high level of Taekwondo, Gomez stands out by his knockout power, three of his four fights ended by KO or TKO.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Milana Dudieva (7-4)

Currently training at Red Devil, Dudieva currently comes in a downswing, losing his last three fights. In his record highlighted by a victory over UFC fighter, Sheila Gaff by unanimous decision.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png> Shioko Haga (5-0)

One of the great prospects in Japan, Haga finished his last three opponents. She currently trains at PANCRASEism.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Suzanne Cool (1-0)

It is the fighter with less experience of the season in his only fight stood out for its strong ground and pound game.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Tonya Evinger (13-8)

With the experience of having faced the likes of Gina Carano, Sara McMann and Zoila Gurgel, Evinger want to return to the path of success in MMA through the TUF.

<img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Valentina Shevchenko (5-3)

One of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world with a record of 37-1, Shevchenko made his last fights on Invicta FC, where he was 1-2 as a record.

rodrigoviolim · November 13, 2014

UFC Announces cards in May

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UFC Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga

UFC Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga

Date: May 6, 2017

Venue: Mexico City Arena

Local: Mexico City, Mexico

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Cain Velasquez (16-4) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (19-14)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Nate Diaz (23-12) vs. (#8) Rashid Magomedov (22-1)

Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Miguel Angel Torres (42-7) vs. Johnny Bedford (22-14-1)

Flyweight Bout: (#3) Abel Cullum (23-6) vs. Darrell Montague (16-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (16-8) vs. Roland Delorme (10-5-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#7) Karla Benitez (16-5-1 NC) vs. Larissa Pacheco (12-0)

Bantamweight Bout: Francisco Rivera (11-8-1 NC) vs. L.C. Davis (23-7)

Featherweight Bout: Yahir Reyes (17-8-1 NC) vs. Goiti Yamaguchi (18-2)

Featherweight Bout: Maximo Blanco (13-9-1-1 NC) vs. Tristan Johnson (10-2)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Vanessa Porto (21-8) vs. Reyna Cordoba (8-2)

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger (19-11) vs. Juan Manuel Suarez (14-6)

Bantamweight Bout: Frank Gomez (16-7) vs. Louis Fisette (10-1)

Middleweight Bout: Maiquel Falcao (32-9-1 NC) vs. Salvador Augusto Montano (10-1)

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UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson 2

UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson

Date: May 13, 2017

Venue: HSBC Arena

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: © Jussier Formiga (22-4) vs. (#1) Demetrious Johnson (24-4-1)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Anderson Silva (36-7) vs. (#5) Rashad Evans (23-6-1)

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Antonio Silva (22-7-1) vs. Josh Barnett (35-10)

Featherweight Bout: Charles Oliveira (21-7-1 NC) vs. Evan Dunham (19-9)

Middleweight Bout: (#9) Daniel Sarafian (14-6) vs. Brad Tavares (16-5)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao (21-11) vs. Jeremy Stephens (26-12)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (15-8-1 NC) vs. Ricardo Arona (17-7)

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (28-6) vs. Brandt Dewsbery (20-4)

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard (34-17-2-2 NC) vs. Patricky Freire (11-6)

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino (11-3) vs. Steve Carl (19-5)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Carina Damm (19-9) vs. Sheila Gaff (12-7-1)

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (12-4) vs. Thiago Rela (6-3)

Lightweight Bout: Elias Silverio (13-3) vs. Josh Shockley (14-2)

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UFC Fight Night: Rousey vs. Moras

UFC Fight Night: Rousey vs. Moras

Date: May 17, 2017

Venue: Halifax Metro Center

Local: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#6) Ronda Rousey (12-2-1 NC) vs. (#13) Sarah Moras (8-2)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#15) Josh Thomson (26-9-1 NC) vs. Mark Bocek (15-8)

Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Yves Jabouin (23-12) vs. (#13) Lucas Martins (17-2)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (17-5) vs. Sean Spencer (17-3)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Rodolfo Marques (18-3) vs. Mitch Gagnon (12-5)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt (18-9-1) vs. James Te Huna (17-12)

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb (10-5) vs. Tyler Manawaroa (14-4)

Welterweight Bout: Chad Laprise (9-3) vs. Felipe Portela (8-3)

Lightweight Bout: Alex Ricci (12-1) vs. Austin Lyons (10-2)

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert (9-4) vs. Ryan Fortin (8-5)

Lightweight Bout: Ariel Sexton (9-2-1 NC) vs. Dustin Akbari (8-1)

Welterweight Bout: Sheldon Westcott (8-5-1) vs. Matt DesRoches (6-4)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Vanessa Letourneau (7-5) vs. Tandi Schaeffer (5-2)

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UFC on FOX: Kelly vs. Faber

UFC on FOX: Kelly vs. Faber

Date: May 20, 2017

Venue: US Airways Center

Local: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Main Event

Featherweight Championship Bout: © Eric Kelly (18-1) vs. (#1) Urijah Faber (36-9)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#4) Justin Gaethje (16-1) vs. (#3) Rustam Khabilov (22-2)

Middleweight Bout: (#6) Elvis Mutapcic (17-3) vs. (#11) Bruno Santos (18-3)

Lightweight Bout: Gray Maynard (16-7-1-1 NC) vs. Jamie Varner (26-13-1-2 NC)

Welterweight Bout: (#8) Dhiego Lima (16-2) vs. Josh Neer (37-13-1)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway (18-8) vs. Luke Harris (15-4-1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: Chris Holdsworth (9-2) vs. Josh Hill (9-1)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#12) Amanda Nunes (12-6) vs. Lauren Murphy (9-2)

Featherweight Bout: Estevam Payan (17-6-1 NC) vs. Zubaira Tukhugov (18-6)

Featherweight Bout: Danny Castillo (19-12) vs. Kazunori Yokota (24-7-3)

Flyweight Bout: Danny Martinez (20-8) vs. Claudir Dutkevis (14-5)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (17-7) vs. Derek Anderson (13-2-1 NC)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-4) vs. Ashley Cummins (5-3)

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UFC Fight Night: Fedor vs. Mir

UFC Fight Night: Fedor vs. Mir

Date: May 24, 2017

Venue: Ice Palace Arena

Local: St.Petesburg, Russia

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#8) Fedor Emelianenko (38-5-1 NC) vs. (#15) Frank Mir (20-12)

Co-Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Sergei Kharitonov (20-8) vs. (#11) Phillip De Fries (13-3-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Khabib Nurmagomedov (25-4) vs. George Sotiropoulos (19-7)

Welterweight Bout: Adlam Amagov (16-5-1) vs. Brendan O´Reilly (11-2)

Middleweight Bout: (#5) Rafael Natal (26-6-1) vs. (#14) Ramazan Emeev (14-3)

Preliminary Card

Heavyweight Bout: Andrei Arlovski (22-13-1 NC) vs. Alexander Volkov (19-8)

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev (26-6-1) vs. James Head (13-4)

Middleweight Bout: Adam Khaliev (9-2) vs. Svetoslav Savov (12-4)

Welterweight Bout: Andrey Koreshkov (15-3) vs. Michael Pastou (12-3)

Lightweight Bout: Alexander Sarnavskiy (27-5) vs. Renee Forte (12-5)

Featherweight Bout: Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (23-6) vs. Robbie Peralta (18-8-1 NC)

Bantamweight Bout: Yusup Saadulaev (11-5-1) vs. Giorgio Andrews (10-2)

Middleweight Bout: Clint Hester (13-8) vs. Arthur Guseinov (12-6)

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UFC 230: Aldo vs. Cavalcante

UFC 230: Aldo vs. Cavalcante

Date: May 27, 2017

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Jose Aldo (30-2) vs. (#1) Gesias Cavalcante (26-7-1-2 NC)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Derek Brunson (20-4) vs. (#1) Tim Boetsch (24-9)

Welterweight Bout: (#9) Robbie Lawler (26-11-1 NC) vs. (#11) Tarec Saffiedine (19-6)

Middleweight Bout: (#10) Nate Marquardt (38-17-2) vs. (#2) Jake Rosholt (18-6-1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: Anthony Pettis (19-7) vs. Cole Miller (24-11)

Preliminary Card

Flyweight Bout: (#13) John Dodson (18-9) vs. Zach Makowsky (19-7)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Alan Belcher (22-13) vs. (#10) Emanuel Newton (27-8-1)

Lightweight Bout: Roger Huerta (25-8-1-1 NC) vs. Bobby Green (26-8)

Featherweight Bout: Dustin Poirier (17-9) vs. Patricio Freire (22-5)

Lightweight Bout: Michael Johnson (16-15) vs. Brian Ebersole (53-19-1-1 NC)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Juliana Pena (7-3) vs. Alexandra Albu (5-1)

Welterweight Bout: Bobby Voelker (27-16) vs. Krasimir Mladenov (13-3)

Bantamweight Bout: George Roop (16-14-1) vs. Hugo Viana (9-6)

rodrigoviolim · November 14, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga - Press Conference

- Velasquez said fighting in Mexico for it is always an honor, and expects to resume the road to victory.

- Gonzaga said knowing that everyone will be against him, and that motivates him even more.

- Diaz said he hopes to win to stay close to a title shot.

- Magomedov said it will concentrate and focus on only beat Diaz.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga

Date: May 6, 2017

Venue: Mexico City Arena

Local: Mexico City, Mexico

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Cain Velasquez (242 lbs) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Nate Diaz (155 lbs) vs. (#8) Rashid Magomedov (155 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Miguel Angel Torres (135 lbs) vs. Johnny Bedford (135 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#3) Abel Cullum (125 lbs) vs. Darrell Montague (125 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (135 lbs) vs. Roland Delorme (135 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#7) Karla Benitez (135 lbs) vs. Larissa Pacheco (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Francisco Rivera (135 lbs) vs. L.C. Davis (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Yahir Reyes (145 lbs) vs. Goiti Yamaguchi (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Maximo Blanco (145 lbs) vs. Tristan Johnson (145 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Vanessa Porto (135 lbs) vs. Reyna Cordoba (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger (170 lbs) vs. Juan Manuel Suarez (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Frank Gomez (135 lbs) vs. Louis Fisette (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Maiquel Falcao (185 lbs) vs. Salvador Augusto Montano (185 lbs)

CageRage · November 14, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga

Date: May 6, 2017

Venue: Mexico City Arena

Local: Mexico City, Mexico

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Cain Velasquez (242 lbs) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Nate Diaz (155 lbs) vs. (#8) Rashid Magomedov (155 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Miguel Angel Torres (135 lbs) vs. Johnny Bedford (135 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#3) Abel Cullum (125 lbs) vs. Darrell Montague (125 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (135 lbs) vs. Roland Delorme (135 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#7) Karla Benitez (135 lbs) vs. Larissa Pacheco (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Francisco Rivera (135 lbs) vs. L.C. Davis (135 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Yahir Reyes (145 lbs) vs. Goiti Yamaguchi (145 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Maximo Blanco (145 lbs) vs. Tristan Johnson (145 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Vanessa Porto (135 lbs) vs. Reyna Cordoba (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger (170 lbs) vs. Juan Manuel Suarez (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Frank Gomez (135 lbs) vs. Louis Fisette (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Maiquel Falcao (185 lbs) vs. Salvador Augusto Montano (185 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · November 15, 2014

UFC: Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga - Play by Play

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez (16-8) vs. Roland Delorme (10-5-1 NC)

Bruce Buffer: “We are live, from Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Mexico for UFC Fight Night! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Bantamweight division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Judo Fighter. With a professional record of 10 wins, 5 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 'Stunning' Roland Delorme.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 16 wins & 8 losses. Fighting out of Monterrey, Mexico. Erik 'El Goyito' Perez.

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

Jon Anik: ">And here we go!

>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.

>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.

>Perez looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.

>Perez gets it! Delorme manages to pull guard upon impact.

>The clock runs down as Delorme is being smothered against the ground by Perez.

>Perez fires away with big elbows, but Delorme keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.

>Perez deflects a couple of punches that Delorme threw from below.

>Perez smothers Delorme with his body by pushing forward and down.

>Perez fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Perez starts trying to work to get past the guard.

>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.

>Perez tries to put Delorme into an americana.

>Delorme defends himself well and is in no danger.

>Delorme tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Perez doesn't allow it.

>Perez tries to pound on Delorme with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

>Perez blocks Delorme as he tries a transition to full guard.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Perez begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

>He can't get free of half guard.

>The time is up, and that's the end of round one."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: ">And here we go, round two!

>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Delorme has been instructed to avoid getting taken down at all costs.

>Perez counters an errant left jab with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.

>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.

>They wind up in a tight clinch.

>Using his wrestling skills, Delorme is trying to push Perez up against the cage.

>Delorme can't manage it, and Perez gets out of the grapple entirely.

>Delorme comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Perez.

>Delorme grapples with Perez, who made no attempt to escape.

>Delorme tries to wrestle Perez backward and up against the cage.

>Perez isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.

>Perez feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Delorme is just able to avoid them.

>Delorme misses with an attempted right hook to the body.

>The fight slows as Perez sits back and allows Delorme to circle.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Perez is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>He gets into range.

>Standing in the pocket, Perez chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Delorme.

>Delorme gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

>Perez lies on top of Delorme, basically smothering him.

>In guard, Perez begins working to pass to side control.

>Perez gets past, but Delorme stops him at half guard.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Perez fires away with big elbows, but Delorme keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.

>Perez blocks Delorme as he tries a transition to full guard.

>Perez tries to pass the half guard.

>Delorme comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Perez in half guard.

>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Kenny Florian: ">Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart. I have to give that round to Perez, but only a 10-9."

Round 3

Jon Anik: ">There's the bell and round number three begins!

>Perez avoids a jab.

>Perez steps back to avoid a left jab.

>Perez slips past a left jab and fires back with a body kick.

>Delorme looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Perez.

>Perez lets Delorme get closer.

>Perez uses head movement to cause a right jab to sail harmlessly by.

>Not comfortable in the pocket, Perez steps back and creates some space.

>Delorme throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.

>Perez seems to be waiting for Delorme to make a move.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Perez uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Delorme to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.

>Delorme stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead.

>Erik Perez is breathing very hard.

>Perez nails Delorme with a hard left hand to the side of the head, stunning him.

>Perez tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows Delorme to turn him so that he ends up backed against the cage.

>Delorme steps back from Perez and looks to unleash some strikes.

>A left jab misses, giving Perez the chance to hit back with a sequence of quick punches.

>A leg kick gets checked by Delorme.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Delorme backs away to create some more space.

>Delorme steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.

>Erik Perez looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

>A flicked jab from Delorme only finds gloves.

>Not letting Delorme settle, Perez moves in closer.

>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires."

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

Bruce Buffer: "After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges score the contest as 30-27. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Erik 'El Goyito' Perez!"

Flyweight Bout: (#3) Abel Cullum (23-6) vs. Darrell Montague (16-6)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Kick Boxer. With a professional record of 16 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Chino, California, USA. Darrell Montague.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Freestyle Fighter. With a professional record of 23 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Abel Cullum.

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

Jon Anik: ">There's the opening bell!

>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.

>Montague fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Cullum.

>Montague slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab.

>Cullum drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Montague isn't buying it.

>Montague steps in, faking as if going for a shot, but Cullum is alive to the deception.

>A left hand misses, allowing Montague to counter with a hard leg kick.

>Cullum grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, getting it! Montague manages to pull guard.

>Montague is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cullum off of him.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Cullum looks to pass guard and get side control.

>Montague keeps his guard secure.

>Cullum blocks an attempted sweep.

>Cullum pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Montague is comfortable holding guard.

>Montague attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

>Cullum defends well against it.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>The clock runs down as Montague is being smothered against the ground by Cullum.

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: ">We are back underway!

>Montague fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from Cullum.

>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Cullum is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.

>Cullum gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.

>Cullum catches a weak left kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it! Montague has to pull guard.

>In guard, Cullum begins working to pass to side control.

>Montague keeps Cullum in guard.

>Montague attempts a triangle choke on Cullum from the bottom of the guard.

>Cullum pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Cullum starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.

>Montague doesn't let Cullum get the mount, and so he remains at side control.

>Montague tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Cullum.

>Looking to catch his breath, Cullum is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Cullum attempts to move to mount.

>Cullum isn't able to mount Montague this time around.

>Round two ends as time expires."

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

Round 3

Jon Anik: ">Round three begins!

>Cullum slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.

>Montague bobs and weaves, trying to get Cullum to commit.

>Cullum goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Montague to cover up, then shoots in.

>Montague attempts to avoid Cullum as he shoots in.

>Cullum doesn't get the takedown, Montague avoided it.

>Montague looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cullum.

>Cullum counters with a takedown, and Montague is forced to pull guard.

>Cullum is trying to pass guard.

>Montague keeps his guard secure.

>Montague attempts to grab an arm of Cullum from the bottom of the guard.

>Montague cannot secure the arm.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Cullum begins trying to pass the guard.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Montague tries to ensnare Cullum in a guillotine.

>Montague uses the guillotine hold to sweep into side control.

>Montague attempts to move to mount.

>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

>Cullum tries to sweep Montague but can't do it.

>We reach the time limit and this fight is over."

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

Bruce Buffer: "After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. Judges score the contest as 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Abel Cullum!"

Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Miguel Angel Torres (42-7) vs. Johnny Bedford (22-14-1)

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 Mix Martial Artist. With a professional record of 22 wins, 14 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Fort Worth, Texas, USA. 'Brutal' Johnny Bedford.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxer. With a professional record of 42 wins & 7 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

Jon Anik: ">We are underway!

>Torres steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.

>A weak body kick is countered by Bedford with a clean left.

>Torres hits a brutal flying knee to the face, Bedford is sent tumbling to the mat!

>Torres doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Bedford recovers his wits quickly.

>Bedford pulls Torres down into guard after he threw a wild bomb that didn't connect.

>Torres looks to get past the guard.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Bedford grabs Torres and draws him in close, smothering him.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Torres attempts to pass guard.

>Bedford comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Torres in guard.

>Torres leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Bedford.

>Torres looks to pass guard and get side control.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Bedford works some separation, and Torres ends up standing looking down at him.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Torres has to step back to avoid an up-kick.

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: "We are back underway!

>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Torres has been instructed to try and get Bedford to the floor in this round.

>Bedford counters a right kick to the legs with a jab.

>Torres comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Bedford.

>Torres can't get close enough to grapple, Bedford makes sure to keep out of range.

>Bedford comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.

>Bedford is now standing in the pocket.

>A left jab misses, giving Bedford the chance to hit back with a straight right that lands right on the button...and Torres is knocked clean out!

>The winner, by Knock Out, is 'Brutal' Johnny Bedford!"

Kenny Florian: ">Amazing performance of Johnny Bedford!"

Bruce Buffer: "The referee 'Big' John McCarthy stopped the constest in 1:54 of Round 2. Declare the winner by Knockout, 'Brutal' Johnny Beford!"

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Nate Diaz (23-12) vs. (#8) Rashid Magomedov (22-1)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. This man is a Sambo Fighter. With a professional record of 22 wins & 1 loss. Fighting out of Moscow, Russia. He is the Former M-1 Global Welterweight Champion, Rashid Magomedov.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. This man is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 23 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: “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

Jon Anik: ">Round one begins!

>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.

>A left jab misses the mark and allows Diaz to counter with a series of quick jabs.

>Magomedov shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.

>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.

>They wind up in a tight clinch.

>Using his wrestling skills, Magomedov is trying to push Diaz up against the cage.

>Magomedov achieves it, pinning Diaz to the cage.

>Magomedov tries to hit Diaz with a knee strike, but Diaz takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Magomedov is the one backed against the cage.

>Magomedov is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about half a minute.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Diaz looks for a trip takedown.

>Diaz tries hard but cannot get Magomedov off of his feet, and has to settle for slipping behind him instead.

>Magomedov turns Diaz slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.

>Diaz looks to clamber up Magomedov from behind and apply a choke of some kind.

>Diaz has his opponent in all sorts of trouble, and Magomedov has to fall to the ground.

>Magomedov is face down with Diaz on his back.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Diaz fires away with punches, and Magomedov is stung by several big shots.

>Diaz tries to lock Magomedov in an armbar.

>The armbar is fully applied, but Magomedov gets lucky because the round ends before he has to tap!

>The time runs out on round one."

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

Round 2

Jon Anik: ">Round two begins!

>Between rounds, his corner told Magomedov to take it to Diaz in this round.

>Magomedov counters a one-two combination with a barrage of big punches on Diaz!

>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.

>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.

>Diaz is trying to muscle Magomedov up against the cage.

>Diaz can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

>Diaz smothers Magomedov when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.

>Diaz tries to suck Magomedov to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.

>Magomedov gets pulled down and sucked into the guard position.

>Diaz attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.

>Magomedov gets turned over via the guillotine, ending up on his back under side control.

>Diaz tries to slip behind and take the back.

>Magomedov tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back!

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Diaz increases his control by getting both hooks in.

>With both hooks in, Diaz tries to flatten Magomedov out for the rear naked choke.

>Magomedov fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

>With both hooks in, Diaz tries to flatten Magomedov out for the rear naked choke.

>Diaz flattens Magomedov out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

>The winner, by submission, is Nate Diaz!"

Kenny Florian: "Nate Diaz! Another brilliant performance by Nate Diaz!"

Bruce Buffer: "The referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the contest in 4:17 of Round 2. Declare the winner by Tapout (Rear Naked Choke), Nate Diaz!"

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Cain Velasquez (16-4) vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (19-14)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is the main event of the evening, 5 rounds in the UFC Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 19 wins & 14 losses. Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Gabriel 'Napao' Gonzaga.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 16 wins & 4 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 Herb Dean."

Herb Dean: “Alright guys, 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

Jon Anik: ">And here we go!

>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.

>Velasquez isn't drawn in by Gonzaga feinting to his left.

>Velasquez fakes shooting in, but Gonzaga doesn't fall for it.

>Gonzaga steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.

>Velasquez throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.

>Gonzaga steps in to put some pressure on.

>Gonzaga shoots in, looking for a takedown.

>Gonzaga gets caught with a right hand though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!

>Velasquez quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gonzaga!

>Velasquez fires away with punches, Gonzaga is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

>The referee jumps in and saves Gonzaga from taking any more shots!

>Cain Velasquez takes the victory by way of TKO!"

Kenny Florian: "Cain Velasquez is back!"

Bruce Buffer: "The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 2:44 of Round 1. Declare the winner by TKO, Cain Velasquez!"

UFC: Fight Night: Velasquez vs. Gonzaga

Venue: Mexico City Arena

Local: Mexico City, Mexico

Attendence: 6,167

Gate: $ 1,350,573

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Fantastic

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Gabriel Gonzaga - Cain Velasquez win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:44 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Nate Diaz vs. (#8) Rashid Magomedov - Nate Diaz win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:17 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: (#11) Miguel Angel Torres vs. Johnny Bedford - Johnny Bedford win by KO (Punch) in 1:54 of Round 2.

Flyweight Bout: (#3) Abel Cullum vs. Darrell Montague - Abel Cullum win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Erik Perez vs. Roland Delorme - Erik Perez win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#7) Karla Benitez vs. Larissa Pacheco - Karla Benitez win by KO (Punch) in 4:55 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Francisco Rivera vs. L.C. Davis - Francisco Rivera win by KO (Head Kick) in 0:42 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: Yahir Reyes vs. Goiti Yamaguchi - Goiti Yamaguchi win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Maximo Blanco vs. Tristan Johnson - Maximo Blanco win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:54 of Round 2.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Vanessa Porto vs. Reyna Cordoba - Reyna Cordoba win by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:22 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger vs. Juan Manuel Suarez - T.J. Waldburger win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:51 of Round 2.

Bantamweight Bout: Frank Gomez vs. Louis Fisette - Louis Fisette win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:37 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Maiquel Falcao vs. Salvador Augusto Montano - Maiquel Falcao win by Split Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Maximo Blanco vs. Tristan Johnson

KO of the Night: Karla Benitez

Submission of the Night: Nate Diaz

Post Fight

- Velasquez said he needed this win, and now hopes to return as soon as possible.

- Gonzaga said he could not get into the fight, and Velasquez was better.

- Diaz said she is fighting for a new chance at the title, and if the UFC gives you is an opportunity will be prepared.

- Bedford said he felt the heavy blows of the first round, but managed to recover and win the fight.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

Cagerage - 9 / 4

rodrigoviolim · November 15, 2014

The Ultimate Fighter 25: Team Diaz vs. Team MacDonald

EPISODE 1

- Coaches meet at UFC Gym in a

in a climate of great respect among them..

- Dana White arrives at UFC Gym meets the fighters.

- The fighters go to the locker to warm up for the preliminary bouts.

Preliminary Bouts Results:

Featherweight Bout

#1 Match: <img src=http://www.exchangerate.com/small_flags/small_croatia_flag.gif> Antun Racic (16-7) vs. Joel Lee (2-0) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Flag_of_Indonesia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Indonesia.svg.png>

Joel Lee win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:52 of Round 1.

#2 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png> Seiya Kawahara (11-5) vs. Magno Almeida (11-4-1 NC) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png>

Magno Almeida win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:24 of Round 1.

#3 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>Brandon Bender (14-2) vs. Luis Palomino (23-12) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Peru.svg/23px-Flag_of_Peru.svg.png>

Brandon Bender win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:18 of Round 1.

#4 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>Erin Beach (6-1) vs. Murad Machaev (10-2) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>

Murad Machaev win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:14 of Round 1.

#5 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Scott McAfee (11-4) vs. Farkhad Sharipov (16-6) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Kazakhstan.svg.png>

Scott McAffe win by Unanimous Decision.

#6 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Canada.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada.svg.png> Nicholas Frye (4-0) vs. Luis Alberto Nogueira (17-4-1) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png>

Luis Alberto Nogueira win by Submission (Heel Hook) in 0:46 of Round 1.

#7 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Matt Jaggers (20-9) vs. Mike Corey (13-3-1) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>

Matt Jaggers win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:43 of Round 1.

#8 Match: <img src=http://www.sunrisesunset.com/graphics/England_flag_22x16.jpg> Brad Flair (4-0) vs. Frankie Saenz (8-2) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>

Frankie Saenz win by Submission (Americana) in 3:31 of Round 1.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout

#1 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cf/Flag_of_Canada.svg/23px-Flag_of_Canada.svg.png> Brenda Chambers (2-1) vs. Suzanne Cool (1-0) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>

Brenda Chambers win by Unanimous Decision.

#2 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Julia Souza (4-0) vs. Tonya Evinger (13-8) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>

Julia Souza win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:29 of Round 1.

#3 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Milana Dudieva (7-4) vs. Lacey Schukman (11-8) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>

Milana Dudieva win by Unanimous Decision.

#4 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Bernice Long (2-2) vs. Charlene Hume (4-0) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Belgium_%28civil%29.svg.png>

Charlene Hume win by Split Decision.

#5 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Marianna Kheyfets (6-2) vs. Constanza Belfort (2-0) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png>

Marianna Kheyfets win by Submission (Americana) in 4:45 of Round 1.

#6 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Russia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Russia.svg.png>Valentina Shevchenko (5-3) vs. Kathy Ortiz (2-0) <img src=http://www.sunrisesunset.com/graphics/England_flag_22x16.jpg>

Valentina Shevchenko win by KO (Knee) in 0:47 of Round 1.

#7 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png> Kelly Kobold (18-6-1) vs. Shioko Haga (5-0) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9e/Flag_of_Japan.svg/23px-Flag_of_Japan.svg.png>

Shioko Haga win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:27 of Round 1.

#8 Match: <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png> Martina Gomez (4-0) vs. Adrienna Jenkins (18-7) <img src=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png>

Martina Gomez win by KO (Punch) in 2:31 of Round 1.

- After the preliminary fights, Dana White said he was very pleased with the level of the fighters this season.

- In the next episode we formations of the teams and the first two fights this season.

rodrigoviolim · November 15, 2014

UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson 2 - Press Conference

- Formiga said Johnson has improved since the first fight between them. And expect a very tough fight.

- Johnson said he is very motivated for this fight, because besides being a rematch could regain the belt.

- Silva said he greatly respects Evans, and do not think of a title shot in this division.

- Evans said Anderson in his last fights, he showed that when he's on his back has many difficulties and will exploit it.

- Dana White confirmed the return of Quinton Jackson at UFC.

Weigh In

UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson 2

Date: May 13, 2017

Venue: HSBC Arena

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Anderson Silva (205 lbs) vs. (#5) Rashad Evans (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Antonio Silva (265 lbs) vs. Josh Barnett (260 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Charles Oliveira (145 lbs) vs. Evan Dunham (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#9) Daniel Sarafian (185 lbs) vs. Brad Tavares (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao (145 lbs) vs. Jeremy Stephens (145 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs) vs. Ricardo Arona (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (170 lbs) vs. Brandt Dewsbery (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard (155 lbs) vs. Patricky Freire (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino (170 lbs) vs. Steve Carl (170 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Carina Damm (135 lbs) vs. Sheila Gaff (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (185 lbs) vs. Thiago Rela (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Elias Silverio (155 lbs) vs. Josh Shockley (155 lbs)

CageRage · November 15, 2014

UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson 2

Date: May 13, 2017

Venue: HSBC Arena

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Main Event

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Anderson Silva (205 lbs) vs. (#5) Rashad Evans (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Antonio Silva (265 lbs) vs. Josh Barnett (260 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Charles Oliveira (145 lbs) vs. Evan Dunham (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#9) Daniel Sarafian (185 lbs) vs. Brad Tavares (185 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao (145 lbs) vs. Jeremy Stephens (145 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs) vs. Ricardo Arona (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima (170 lbs) vs. Brandt Dewsbery (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard (155 lbs) vs. Patricky Freire (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino (170 lbs) vs. Steve Carl (170 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Carina Damm (135 lbs) vs. Sheila Gaff (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (185 lbs) vs. Thiago Rela (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Elias Silverio (155 lbs) vs. Josh Shockley (155 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · November 20, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson 2 - Play by Play

Middleweight Bout: (#9) Daniel Sarafian (14-6) vs. Brad Tavares (16-5)

Bruce Buffer: "We are live, from HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for UFC 229! Our first bout of the evening is 3 rounds in the UFC Middleweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Striker. With a professional record of 16 wins & 5 losses. Fighting out of Kailua, Hawaii, USA. Brad Tavares.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Boxer and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 14 wins & 6 losses. Fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Daniel Sarafian.

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:">The fight begins!

>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.

>Sarafian moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab.

>A feint puts him off balance, but Sarafian is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick.

>Sarafian steps back to avoid a left jab.

>Sarafian avoids a body kick.

>A left jab misses and Sarafian strikes back with a straight left.

>Sarafian steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Tavares counters a left jab by using a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.

>A weak right kick is countered by Sarafian with a nice jab.

>Tavares counters a wayward left jab with a crunching right hook to the body.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.

>Sarafian covers up, absorbing a tight combination of punches.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

Joe Rogan:">An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Tavares 10-9."

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">Round two begins!

>Tavares slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek.

>Tavares throws a leg kick but Sarafian avoids it.

>Sarafian comes in, looking for a quick takedown.

>Tavares sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Sarafian down to the ground into a type of turtle position.

>Tavares fires away with right hands, and Sarafian is stung by several big shots to the side of the head.

>Tavares unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Sarafian.

>Tavares fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Sarafian getting to his feet.

>A leg kick misses badly, giving Sarafian an opening to score with a left.

>There's a takedown attempt from Sarafian.

>Tavares tries to avoid Sarafian.

>Sarafian can't get the takedown, Tavares was too quick to back away.

>We move into the second half of this round.

>Sarafian looks to move in and stand in the pocket.

>Sarafian can't get near enough to engage, Tavares uses strikes to keep him out of range.

>Sarafian feints rushing in, but withdraws.

>Tavares uses a right hook to the body, but misses.

>Not letting up, Sarafian quickly steps in closer to attack Tavares.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Sarafian chooses to shoot in on Tavares.

>Tavares tries to step away from the takedown.

>Sarafian can't get the takedown, Tavares was too quick to back away.

>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">As his corner gives a pep talk, Sarafian is getting more and more psyched up....it's now or never, he has to go for the finish!

>We are back underway!

>Sarafian feints going high, but Tavares doesn't buy it.

>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Tavares to fire back with a kick to the outside of the left leg.

>Sarafian throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.

>Tavares cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.

>Sarafian attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Tavares attempts a triangle choke on Sarafian from the bottom of the guard.

>Sarafian blocks the attempt.

>Sarafian throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Sarafian attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Sarafian feels Tavares prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.

>In guard, Sarafian begins working to pass to side control.

>Sarafian isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

>From his back, Tavares manages to pull Sarafian toward the cage.

>Tavares stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Sarafian who remains in control.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Sarafian looks for a foot stomp but Tavares takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

>Sarafian uses his wrestling skills to prevent Tavares from throwing any elbow strikes.

>Tavares steps back from Sarafian and looks to unleash some strikes.

>Standing in the pocket, Sarafian catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it, into half guard.

>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires."

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

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

Featherweight Bout: Charles Oliveira (21-7-1 NC) vs. Evan Dunham (19-9)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestler. With a professional record of 19 wins & 9 losses. Fighting out of Lakeport, California, USA. Evan Dunham.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Fighter. With a professional record of 21 wins, 7 losses & 1 NC. Fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Charles 'Do Bronx' Oliveira.

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

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

Round 1

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go!

>Dunham steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint.

>Dunham slips out of the way of a head kick.

>There's a takedown attempt from Oliveira.

>Dunham cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.

>Dunham doesn't allow Oliveira to smother him against the ground.

>Dunham reaches up and tries to lock Oliveira in a guillotine.

>Oliveira pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.

>Oliveira attempts to pass guard.

>He can't find a way past the guard.

>Dunham brings his legs up and tries to lock Oliveira in a triangle choke.

>Oliveira brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Oliveira looks to get a mount.

>Dunham keeps Oliveira from mounting him.

>Dunham tries to ensnare an arm.

>Oliveira blocks it.

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Oliveira attempts the mount.

>He can't mount Dunham.

>Dunham tries to sweep Oliveira but can't.

>Round one ends as time expires."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round two!

>Dunham is suckered in by a feint, and only just avoids the follow-up spinning back fist attempt.

>Dunham slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.

>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Oliveira.

>He has the takedown! Dunham pulls guard.

>Oliveira throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

>Oliveira is trying to pass guard.

>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.

>Dunham tries to break free and scramble for position, but Oliveira keeps him trapped.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Oliveira looks to get past the guard.

>He can't get free of the guard.

>Dunham tries to pull Oliveira in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

>Dunham goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Oliveira to cover up, then shoots in.

>Dunham can't take Oliveira off his feet, so settles for pushing him up against the cage instead.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Dunham uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.

>Dunham tries hard but cannot get Oliveira off of his feet.

>Circling out, Oliveira breaks free of Dunham and regroups in the center.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round two."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round three!

>It sounded like his corner told Dunham to push for takedowns in this round.

>Dunham feints left and tries to get Oliveira to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.

>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Dunham.

>Dunham can't get past the sprawl of Oliveira, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground.

>Oliveira pounds away, the turtled up Dunham is barely able to offer any defence at all!

>With Dunham taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!

>The winner, by TKO; Charles Oliveira!"

Bruce Buffer:"The referee Fernando Yamasaki stopped the contest in 0:55 of Round 3. Declare the winner by TKO, Charles 'Do Bronx' Oliveira!"

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Antonio Silva (22-7-1) vs. Josh Barnett (35-10)

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

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 35 wins & 10 losses. Fighting out of Seattle, Washington, USA. He is the Former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 22 wins, 7 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil. Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva.

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!

>Barnett moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.

>Barnett darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.

>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Barnett.

>Barnett can't get the takedown, Silva defended it well.

>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Silva.

>Barnett looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown.

>The guillotine attempt doesn't work.

>Silva gets a single leg takedown! Barnett pulls guard off it.

>In guard, Silva begins working to pass to side control.

>Silva gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.

>In side control, Silva begins working to get a mount.

>He does it, and has the mount on Barnett.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Silva unloads with big punches from the mount, landing several that clearly hurt Barnett.

>Silva fires away with big elbows, and Barnett is stung by several big shots.

>Silva pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Barnett.

>Silva pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Barnett covers up and defends them well.

>Barnett tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Silva has his back!

>We're into the final minute of the round.

>Silva gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

>Silva, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

>Barnett doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>Barnett counters a left jab by using a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.

>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.

>Barnett throws a left jab but Silva avoids it.

>Barnett is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>Keen to keep space between them, Silva backs away.

>Barnett is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>Standing his ground, Silva looks happy to engage Barnett in the pocket.

>Silva covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.

>Showing good head movement, Silva slips past a flurry of strikes.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Good head movement allows Silva to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.

>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.

>Silva shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.

>Silva covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.

>Antonio Silva looks very tired out there.

>Silva uses head movement to avoid a left jab.

>Silva throws a left jab but Barnett uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.

>Round two ends as time expires."

Joe Rogan:">Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull. That round goes to Barnett, 10-9 on my card."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">We are back underway!

>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.

>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Barnett to fire back with a couple of jabs and a right cross.

>Barnett tries for a left jab but Silva moves out of range.

>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.

>Silva keeps out of range, assessing the situation.

>Barnett quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.

>Silva moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Barnett moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a series of quick lefts.

>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Silva the opportunity to counter with a jab.

>Barnett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.

>Backing off, Silva makes sure to keep out of range.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Barnett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.

>Barnett is in the pocket, ready to attack Silva.

>Silva uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.

>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Silva, who covered up well.

>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight."

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

Bruce Buffer:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision.

The judges' scores are now being announced.

>Judge #1 has given 28-28.

>Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Barnett.

>Judge #3 scores the contest as 28-28. The match ends as a majority draw!"

Joe Rogan:"Josh Barnett did not like this result. But it was not an unfair result, the second round was very tight."

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Anderson Silva (36-7) vs. (#5) Rashad Evans (23-6-1)

Bruce Buffer: "Ladies and Gentlemans, This is the Co-Main Event of the evening, 3 rounds in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division.

Introducing first, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 23 wins, 6 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Lansing, Michigan, USA. He is the Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, 'Sugar' Rashad Evans.

Introducing his opponent, fighting in the red corner. He is a Muay Thai Fighter. With a professional record of 36 wins & 7 losses. Fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil. He is the Former 2 Times UFC Middleweight Champion, Anderson 'The Spider' Silva.

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!

>A straight left fails to land and Silva is able to fire back with a vicious flying knee, knocking Evans down to the ground!

>Evans shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Silva to make a move.

>In comes Silva looking to get some form of ground control.

>Silva dives in, but Evans pushes him away and starts to scramble.

>The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.

>Silva comes in, looking for a quick takedown.

>Silva can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Evans up against the cage and getting behind him.

>Silva tries to dirty box Evans, but can't keep control from behind and gets turned so that he is the one against the cage.

>Silva is trapped against the cage and Evans punishes him with some dirty boxing.

>Evans pins Silva up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

>Unable to break free, Silva is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Silva.

>Silva throws a vicious left uppercut first, but it just misses.

>Evans looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Silva.

>He pulls Silva into a grapple.

>Evans tries to use some dirty boxing, but Silva uses his wrestling skills to smother him.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Evans is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage.

>Evans achieves it, pinning Silva to the cage.

>Evans looks for a knee strike, but Silva out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.

>Silva takes a short step back and prepares to strike.

>Time expires and we come to the end of round one."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round two!

>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.

>Evans comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Silva.

>Strikes from Silva keep Evans from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.

>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Silva.

>Silva uses his strikes to stop Evans from getting close enough to grapple.

>Silva chooses to shoot in on Evans.

>Evans tries to step away from the takedown.

>The takedown is unsuccessful, Evans avoided Silva.

>Evans slips out of the way of a leg kick.

>Silva is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.

>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>Evans circles away, creating some distance between them.

>Silva fakes a lunge.

>Evans quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.

>Moving in closer, Evans looks like he may want to wrestle Silva.

>Silva uses his strikes to stop Evans from getting close enough to grapple.

>Silva counters a left jab by hitting a body kick.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.

>Silva darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.

>Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>To counter, Silva throws a huge left hook which doesn't miss by much.

>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out."

Joe Rogan:">That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. I have to give that round to Silva, but only a 10-9."

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">There's the bell for the start of the round!

>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.

>An errant jab sets Silva up to counter-strike with a kick to the inside of the left thigh.

>Evans is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Silva.

>To counter, Silva throws a huge left hook which doesn't miss by much.

>Evans looks to be trying to close the distance between them.

>Silva is pulled into a grapple.

>Evans tries to wrestle Silva backward and up against the cage.

>Silva ends up backed against the cage.

>Breathing very hard, Anderson Silva is looking ragged.

>Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Evans keeps Silva stuck against the cage for about sixty seconds.

>Rashad Evans is looking really tired.

>We are now at the halfway point of the round.

>Silva waits for Evans to throw a knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Evans now has his back to the cage.

>Evans waits for Silva to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

>Silva is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Evans has over him. This goes on for about a minute.

>From the looks of things, I don't think Rashad Evans has much energy left.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.

>Evans sneaks a glance at his corner.

>Silva seems to be waiting for Evans to make a move.

>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight."

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

Bruce Buffer:"After three rounds the judges score cards for decision. All three judges have given 29-28. Declare the winner by Unanimous Decision, Anderson 'The Spider' Silva!"

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: © Jussier Formiga (22-4) vs. (#1) Demetrious Johnson (24-4-1)

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

Introducing first, the challenger, fighting in the blue corner. He is a Wrestler. With a professional record of 24 wins, 4 losses & 1 Draw. Fighting out of Tacoma, Washington, USA. He is the Former UFC Flyweight Champion, Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson.

Introducing , fighting in the red corner. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Boxer. With the professional record of 22 wins & 4 Losses. Fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The reiging, defending UFC Flyweight Champion of The World, Jussier 'Formiga'.

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:">Round one begins!

>Johnson tries for a left jab but Formiga moves out of range.

>Johnson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Formiga.

>Formiga finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.

>Johnson finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Formiga gains the dominant position in the grapple.

>Formiga tries to take Johnson down.

>He has the takedown! Johnson pulls guard.

>Formiga looks to get past the guard.

>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Formiga looks to get a mount.

>He easily gets the mount.

>Formiga fires away with big punches, but Johnson covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.

>Formiga blocks an attempt to move him from mount.

>Formiga tries to pound on Johnson with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

>Formiga blocks an attempt to move him from mount.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Formiga fires away with big punches, but Johnson covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.

>Johnson tries to turn over and sweep Formiga, but rolls too far and gives up his back!

>Formiga attempts to set up an armbar on Johnson from the back.

>Johnson blocks it.

>The time runs out on round one."

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

Round 2

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round two!

>Formiga avoids a kick to the leg and hits a solid left.

>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Formiga to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.

>Formiga swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.

>Johnson darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.

>Johnson darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Formiga to commit to throwing a strike.

>Johnson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.

>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.

>A barrage of big right hands are thrown but Formiga covers up well.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>Showing good head movement, Formiga weaves out of the way of a nice one-two combination.

>There's a double leg attempt from Formiga, from the pocket.

>Johnson tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.

>Formiga gets a single leg takedown! Johnson pulls guard off it.

>Formiga attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>Formiga attempts to americana Johnson from side control.

>Johnson doesn't allow the americana to be applied.

>Johnson gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.

>As Johnson goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Formiga quickly tries to grab it.

>Formiga ends up having to pull half guard, unable to secure the leg.

>Johnson attempts to pass half guard.

>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.

>The time runs out on round two."

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

Round 3

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round three!

>Formiga counters a tight combination by hitting a crisp jab.

>Formiga throws an optimistic leaping head kick but Johnson avoids it.

>A jab misses, allowing Johnson to counter-strike with a nice combination.

>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.

>They wind up in a tight clinch.

>Formiga hits Johnson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

>Formiga tries to wrestle Johnson backward and up against the cage.

>Formiga does it, Johnson is stuck with his back to the cage.

>Formiga tries to smother Johnson against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Formiga against the cage instead.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Johnson pins Formiga up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

>Johnson tries to throw an elbow, but Formiga uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike.

>Breathing very hard, Demetrious Johnson is looking ragged.

>Johnson catches Formiga with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

>Johnson tries to hit Formiga with an elbow, but Formiga takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Johnson is the one backed against the cage.

>Johnson is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

>Jussier da Silva looks very tired out there.

>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

>With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center.

>Formiga steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.

>Formiga, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Johnson.

>Formiga grabs Johnson and pulls him into a grapple.

>Using his wrestling skills, Formiga is trying to push Johnson up against the cage.

>He does so, and now has Johnson pinned to the cage.

>Round three ends as time expires."

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

Round 4

Mike Goldberg:">And here we go, round four!

>Formiga drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.

>A straight left fails to land and Johnson is able to fire back with a series of quick jabs.

>Demetrious Johnson seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

>A jab misses and Johnson counters with a left.

>A drained-looking Formiga tries to close the distance between them.

>Johnson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.

>Formiga hits Johnson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

>Jussier da Silva looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

>Using his wrestling skills, Formiga is trying to push Johnson up against the cage.

>He does so, and now has Johnson pinned to the cage.

>Formiga tries to smother Johnson against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control.

>Formiga suddenly finds a standing guillotine choke slapped on him!

>The guillotine is fully sunk in, Formiga has no option but to tap out!

>Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson is the new UFC Flyweight Champion!"

Joe Rogan:"Johnson is the champion again. Great recovery on an almost lost battle."

Bruce Buffer:""The referee Herb Dean stopped the contest in 2:56 of Round 4. Declare the winner by Tapout (Guillotine Choke)... The New UFC Flyweight Champion of the World, Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson!""

UFC 229: Formiga vs. Johnson 2

Venue: HSBC Arena

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Attendence: 24,924

Gate: $ 6,231,000

PPV: 4,173,467 buys for revenue of $ 25,040,802

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Flyweight Championship Bout: © Jussier Formiga vs. (#1) Demetrious Johnson - Demetrious Johnson win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:56 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Anderson Silva vs. (#5) Rashad Evans - Anderson Silva win by Unanimous Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: (#4) Antonio Silva vs. Josh Barnett - Majority Draw

Featherweight Bout: Charles Oliveira vs. Evan Dunham - Charles Oliveira win by TKO (Strikes) in 0:55 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: (#9) Daniel Sarafian vs. Brad Tavares - Brad Tavares win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao vs. Jeremy Stephens - Jeremy Stephens win by KO (Punch) in 0:42 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Ricardo Arona - Ricardo Arona win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Douglas Lima vs. Brandt Dewsbery - Brandt Dewsbery win by KO (High Kick) in 1:14 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Patricky Freire - Patricky Freire win by KO (Punch) in 3:25 of Round 3.

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino vs. Steve Carl - William Patolino win by KO (Punch) in 4:35 of Round 2.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Carina Damm vs. Sheila Gaff - Sheila Gaff win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva vs. Thiago Rela - Thiago Rela win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:24 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Elias Silverio vs. Josh Shockley - Josh Shockley win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Jeremy Stephens vs. Diego Brandao

KO of the Night: Brandt Dewsbery

Submission of the Night: Demetrious Johnson

Post Fight

- Johnson said he regain his belt and win a rematch was incredible, and he would be open to having a third fight against Formiga.

- Formiga said he was caught and congratulated Johnson, and about a third fight against Johnson, said that the UFC is the one who decides.

- Dana White said it might be a trilogy between Johnson and Formiga is not discarded.

- Anderson Silva said he now plans to stay with family and friends.

- Evans said Silva is a great fighter and it took some time to get into the fight.

- Barnett said he was disappointed with the outcome of the fight, and wants a second fight against Bigfoot, in USA.

End Post Fight.

Predictions

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rodrigoviolim · November 20, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">The Ultimate Fighter 25: Team Diaz vs. Team MacDonald

EPISODE 2

- After the fights classification, Dana White meets with the coaches and fighters to choose the teams.

- Dana White flips the coin, and Team Diaz pick first fighters and Team MacDonald gets to choose the first fight.

TEAM DIAZ

Featherweight

Brandon Bender (14-2)

Frankie Saenz (8-2)

Luis Alberto Nogueira (16-4-1)

Magno Almeida (11-4-1 NC)

Women´s Bantamweight

Milana Dudieva (7-4)

Brenda Chambers (2-1)

Marianna Kheyfets (6-2)

Valentina Shevchenko (5-3)

TEAM MACDONALD

Featherweight

Scott McAfee (11-4)

Matt Jaggers (20-9)

Joel Lee (2-0)

Murad Machaev (10-2)

Women´s Bantamweight

Shioko Haga (5-0)

Júlia Souza (4-0)

Charlene Hume (4-0)

Martina Gómez (4-0)

- After choosing teams, begins the preparation of teams for the first struggles this season.

- Team MacDonald has the choice of the first fight, which will be between...

Featherweight Bout

Frankie Saenz (8-2) VS. Joel Lee (2-0)

Round 1

>The fight begins!

>Lee feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Saenz just avoids it.

>Saenz steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.

>A weak right kick is countered by Lee with a solid left jab.

>Lee counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch.

>Saenz steps back to avoid a left jab.

>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Saenz to hit back with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.

>Lee feints to the right, trying to draw Saenz into throwing a strike.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>Saenz throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.

>Saenz eats a stiff counter right hook and is down hard!

>Almost immediately Saenz has shaken it off and is ready for Lee.

>Lee stands back and allows Saenz to stand back up.

>Lee feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Saenz only just able to evade them.

>Saenz comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.

>A counter right hook catches Saenz hard, almost putting him down!

>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Lee to fire back with a nice one-two combination.

>We have one minute of the round remaining.

>Saenz shoots in for a takedown.

>Lee tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.

>The takedown is successful, Lee pulls guard.

>Saenz begins trying to pass the guard.

>Saenz passes to side control with ease.

>Saenz tries to lock Lee in a kimura.

>Saenz gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards...but time expires!

>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!

>Saenz steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.

>An attempted body kick misses, giving Lee the opportunity to counter with a thudding right hook to the body.

>Saenz uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Lee to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.

>Lee tries to avoid the takedown.

>Lee avoids the takedown attempt.

>Saenz throws a looping punch, but Lee avoids it.

>Not letting up, Lee quickly steps in closer to attack Saenz.

>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Saenz to hit back with a scything low kick to the legs.

>Saenz tries for a left jab but Lee moves out of range.

>We pass the halfway mark of this round.

>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Lee the opportunity to counter with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.

>A feint sets up Lee perfectly to try to get a knock out with a scorching right cross, but Saenz sees it at the last possible moment and ducks under.

>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.

>Lee comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.

>Saenz now has Lee standing in the pocket.

>Good head movement allows Saenz to roll past an attempted knock out punch and hit a kick to the inside of the left leg.

>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Dodging to one side, Saenz counters an attempted knock out punch with a leg kick.

>Saenz manages to avoid a nice combination and counters with a big kick to the outside of the left thigh.

>Joel Lee is finding it hard to put any weight on his injured leg.

>Lee checks a leg kick and comes right back with a huge right cross and Saenz is knocked clean out!

>The winner, by Knock Out; Joel Lee!

Dana White: "The winner by knockout is Joel Lee!"

- Dana White said that Lee is a big knockout and think he will be very successful in his UFC career.

- MacDonald was happy to have gotten the victory.

- Now let's first female fight this season.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout

Valentina Shevchenko (5-3) VS. Júlia Souza (4-0)

Round 1

>And here we go!

>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.

>Shevchenko slips out of the way of a jab.

>Souza tries for a right jab but Shevchenko moves out of range.

>Souza hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.

>Shevchenko quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.

>Shevchenko comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in.

>Souza attempts to avoid Shevchenko as she shoots in.

>Souza avoids the takedown attempt.

>Moving in closer, Souza looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.

>Souza moves into the pocket.

>A right jab misses the mark and allows Shevchenko to counter with a solid right jab.

>We go past the halfway point of this round.

>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.

>Not comfortable in the pocket, Souza steps back and creates some space.

>Shevchenko looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Souza.

>Shevchenko is in the pocket, ready to attack Souza.

>Souza, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.

>Standing in the pocket, Shevchenko chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Souza.

>Souza tries to counter with a left hand, but is too slow.

>Shevchenko gets a single leg takedown! Souza pulls guard off it.

>Shevchenko fires away with elbows, but Souza deals with them fairly well.

>Souza tries to catch Shevchenko with a punch, but it is not on target.

>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

>Shevchenko pounds away from the guard with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Souza.

>Shevchenko deflects a couple of punches that Souza threw from below.

>Shevchenko pounds away with elbows from the guard, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.

>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!

>Shevchenko counters a superman punch with a series of quick punches.

>Shevchenko slips out of the way of a massive overhand left.

>Shevchenko counters a right jab by using a flurry of quick punches.

>Souza throws a barrage of big left hands but Shevchenko moves out of range.

>Souza keeps out of range, assessing the situation.

>Shevchenko doesn't press the issue, allowing Souza to circle.

>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.

>Souza looks to move in and stand in the pocket.

>Souza is in the pocket, ready to attack Shevchenko.

>Shevchenko avoids a massive overhand left and clinches.

>Shevchenko tries to get Souza into a Muay Thai clinch.

>Shevchenko manages it, and now controls Souza by the back of the head.

>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shevchenko blasts Souza with a big knee to the face! Souza falls to the ground, out cold!

>Valentina Shevchenko takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Dana White: "The winner by Knockout is Valentina Shevchenko!"

- Dana White said fighters this season are very aggressive, and they certainly have a future champion.

- Diaz said that when the fight was announced, everyone said it would be an easy fight, and Shevchenko was there and ended it all.

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rodrigoviolim · November 20, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Rousey vs. Moras - Press Conference

- Rousey said belt division is vacant and will to win, to compete for the title again.

- Moras said he picked up some tips with Miesha Tate is to fight, and will enjoy that Rousey is not in its best phase.

- Thomson said he will try to finish as fast as possible is to fight.

- Bocek said he did a great camp is to fight, and will show this with a great performance.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Rousey vs. Moras

Date: May 17, 2017

Venue: Halifax Metro Center

Local: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#6) Ronda Rousey (135 lbs) vs. (#13) Sarah Moras (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#15) Josh Thomson (155 lbs) vs. Mark Bocek (155 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Yves Jabouin (135 lbs) vs. (#13) Lucas Martins (135 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Claude Patrick (170 lbs) vs. Sean Spencer (170 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#10) Rodolfo Marques (135 lbs) vs. Mitch Gagnon (135 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Jesse Bongfeldt (185 lbs) vs. James Te Huna (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Nordine Taleb (185 lbs) vs. Tyler Manawaroa (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Chad Laprise (170 lbs) vs. Felipe Portela (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Alex Ricci (155 lbs) vs. Austin Lyons (155 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Mike Hackert (235 lbs) vs. Ryan Fortin (261 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ariel Sexton (155 lbs) vs. Dustin Akbari (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs) vs. Matt DesRoches (170 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: Vanessa Letourneau (135 lbs) vs. Tandi Schaeffer (135 lbs)

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