UFC Undisputed 2014

rodrigoviolim · March 8, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 183: Machida vs. Kennedy - Play by Play

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (21-7-1 NC) vs. Michael Johnson (15-10)

Round 1

And here we go! Johnson avoids a jab. Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. They wind up in a tight clinch. Johnson gets out-wrestled and Cerrone takes control of the grapple. Cerrone attempts to wrestle Johnson to the ground. Cerrone gets the takedown! Johnson pulls half guard. Cerrone throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Cerrone is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Half guard proves to be no trouble for Cerrone, who passes to side control with ease. Cerrone throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. We go past the halfway point of this round. Cerrone attempts an armbar. Cerrone gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Johnson has to tap!

By submission, the winner is Donald Cerrone!

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Antonio Silva (19-5-1) vs. (#12) Todd Duffee (10-2)

Round 1

We are underway! Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Duffee to fire back with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. There's a takedown attempt from Duffee. Silva gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Duffee tries to pass the guard. After a struggle, he gets to half guard. Duffee looks to pass half guard and get side control. Duffee is too skilled for Silva, passing half guard and gaining side control. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Silva takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. Duffee tries to get into the mount position. He easily gets the mount. Duffee pounds away with punches from the mount and Silva is having trouble doing anything about it! The referee jumps in and saves Silva from taking any more shots!

The winner, by TKO; Todd Duffee!

Middleweight Bout: (#7) Tim Boetsch (19-7) vs. (#9) Ronny Markes (18-2)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Boetsch counters a weak right kick with a clean left. Markes throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Boetsch has to pull guard. In guard, Markes begins working to pass to side control. Markes struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Boetsch attempts a triangle choke on Markes from the bottom of the guard. Markes gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep! Markes picks him up, then brutally slams him right back down again! Boetsch has to release the triangle choke, and looks stunned! Markes starts pounding away on Boetsch, looking to finish him off! Markes fires away with punches, Boetsch is getting pounded. Boetsch is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! The referee gives Boetsch time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!

The winner, by TKO, is Ronny Markes!

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: (#3) Anderson Silva (33-6) vs. (#6) Mark Munoz (15-4)

Round 1

And here we go! Munoz steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. Silva catches Munoz with a dazzling flying knee, knocking him off his feet! Silva knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Munoz, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Silva fires away with punches, Munoz is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! The referee jumps in and saves Munoz from taking any more shots!

The winner, by TKO, is Anderson 'The Spider' Silva!

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Lyoto Machida (22-4) vs. (#2) Tim Kennedy (20-4)

Round 1

We are underway! Kennedy feints going high, but Machida doesn't buy it. Machida avoids a quick jab and hits a thudding left hook to the body. Machida throws a barrage of big left hands but Kennedy moves out of range. Kennedy catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Machida pulls guard. Kennedy lies on top of Machida, basically smothering him. Kennedy is trying to pass guard. He can't get free of the guard. Machida brings his legs up and tries to lock Kennedy in a triangle choke. Kennedy blocks the attempt. We go past the halfway point of this round. Kennedy begins trying to pass the guard. Machida finds his opponent too skilled, and Kennedy passes guard into side control. Kennedy tries to slip behind and take the back. He shows excellent control to move Machida over and take his back. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Kennedy attempts an armbar. Machida pulls his arm free at the last second, and is able to secure side control over Kennedy. Machida attempts the mount. Kennedy doesn't let Machida get the mount, and so he remains at side control. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kennedy.

Round 2

We are back underway! Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab. Machida tries for a right jab but Kennedy moves out of range. Kennedy avoids a jab. Machida throws a left kick to the body but Kennedy avoids it. After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Kennedy is able to strike back with a left. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. Kennedy slips out of the way of a jab. Machida avoids a quick jab and hits a right. Machida slips past a left jab and counters with a pair of nice shots to the body. We're into the final minute of the round. Kennedy steps back to avoid a right jab. Kennedy avoids a tight combination. Kennedy uses a smart combination to get Machida to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy gets caught with a left though, and he is momentarily wobbly! Kennedy swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint. The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

I think Machida took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Kennedy has been instructed to try and get Machida to the floor in this round. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Kennedy slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Moving in closer, Kennedy looks like he may want to wrestle Machida. Machida finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Kennedy, controlling the grapple with Machida, tries to scoop him up for a slam. Kennedy has him! Slams him down! Machida pulls guard. Machida is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Kennedy off of him. Kennedy pounds away from the guard, but Machida isn't troubled by the strikes. Machida attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Kennedy blocks the attempt. We go past the halfway point of this round. Kennedy throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. The clock runs down as Machida is being smothered against the ground by Kennedy. Kennedy attempts to pass guard. Kennedy is too much for Machida, passing guard and gaining side control. We have one minute of the round remaining. Kennedy tries to lock Machida into an arm triangle. Kennedy gets the arm triangle, but Machida is saved by the end of the round! Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

I have to give that round to Kennedy, but only a 10-9.

Round 4

There's the bell for the start of the round! Kennedy steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Lyoto Machida doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Kennedy slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. A nice combination fails to land, allowing Kennedy to hit back with a nice jab. Kennedy steps back to avoid a right jab. Kennedy steps back to avoid a leg kick. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Kennedy looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Machida finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Kennedy looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. He gets Machida up! Kennedy slams him down, ending up in guard. Lyoto Machida looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Tim Kennedy doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Kennedy attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Kennedy passes to side control with ease. Kennedy uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. We have one minute of the round remaining. Kennedy holds Machida in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. Tim Kennedy 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. Kennedy attempts to armbar Machida from side control. A straight armbar is applied, Machida is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended! Kennedy loses the hold! Somehow Machida got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. Machida tries to sweep Kennedy but can't. The time runs out on round four.

I think Kennedy took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 5

There's the bell for the start of the round! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Machida has been instructed to stand with Kennedy in this round. Machida steps back to avoid a left jab. Machida is really showing why he is known for his elusiveness. Kennedy sees a left body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, but Machida stuffs it. Kennedy counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, but Machida stuffs it. Suddenly, Kennedy dives forward and tries to grab a leg! The attempt doesn't work, Machida got out of range too quickly. Kennedy suddenly dives at the feet of Machida, trying to grab a leg! The attempt is unsuccessful, Machida easily dodges. Machida counters an attempted knock out punch with a right. The gas tank looks empty on Tim Kennedy. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Machida drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Kennedy in with a feint. Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. They wind up in a tight clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Kennedy is trying to push Machida up against the cage. Kennedy achieves it, pinning Machida to the cage. Lyoto Machida looks exhausted. Kennedy has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Machida down. Machida will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Kennedy. A whizzer almost allows Machida to create enough space to get free, but Kennedy shuts that opportunity down. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Kennedy has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Machida down. Machida keeps his composure, and Kennedy cannot get past his takedown defence. Machida tries to uses a whizzer to turn Kennedy, but is blocked from doing so. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Machida 10-9.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. All three judges have scored it 49-46.

Making Tim Kennedy the winner by unanimous decision!

UFC 183: Machida vs. Kennedy

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Attendence: 27,707

Gate: $ 5,451,400

PPV: 3,208,768 buys for revenue of $ 19,252,608

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Decent

Main Event

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Lyoto Machida vs. (#2) Tim Kennedy - Tim Kennedy win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: (#3) Anderson Silva vs. (#6) Mark Munoz - Anderson Silva win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:01 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: (#7) Tim Boetsch vs. (#9) Ronny Markes - Ronny Markes win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:27 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Antonio Silva vs. (#12) Todd Duffee - Todd Duffee win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:01 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone vs. Michael Johnson - Donald Cerrone win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:10 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: (#14) Gegard Mousasi vs. Ed Herman - Ed Herman win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: (#7) Mike Easton vs. Chris Holdsworth - Chris Holdsworth win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: (#9) Dustin Poirier vs. Jim Hattes - Jim Hattes win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:14 of Round 3.

Lightweight Bout: Pat Healy vs. Ramsey Nijem - Ramsey Nijem win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:44 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Andrew Craig vs. Antonio Braga Neto - Antonio Braga Neto win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:27 of Round 2.

Flyweight Bout: Jussier da Silva vs. (#15) Dustin Ortiz - Jussier Da Silva win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:58 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Kenny Robertson vs. Marcelo Guimaraes - Kenny Robertson win by Split Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Todd Duffee vs. Antonio Silva

KO of the Night: Ronny Markes

Submission of the Night: Antonio Braga Neto

Post Fight

- Kennedy said he has evolved a lot since joining the UFC and beat fighters like Machida, Belfort and Bipsing shows that its level is improving every day, and asked for the UFC to give the title shot to Anderson Silva, they really wanted to test against Silva.

- Machida said Kennedy made a tied bout that hindered his movement and unfortunately failed to win.

- Anderson Silva said that the UFC fight with anyone who wants, if the great title, but if not also will not have any problems.

- Muñoz said Anderson is amazing and soon back to being the champion.

- Markes said it expects to face another great fighter to confirm your big moment.

- Duffee said he did not expect to finish the fight quickly, and will be training which is already waiting for the next fight week.

- Silva confirms that he was ill in the run up to this fight, but refuses to blame the loss on that, instead giving credit to his opponent.

- Mousasi said he will move away from MMA to stay with family and friends and will come back when you return the Light Heavyweight Division, for being hard to cut weight for fights.

End Post Fight.

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rodrigoviolim · March 8, 2014

UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

Hirings

LW - Patrick Iodice (8-0)

FLW - Charlie Valencia (14-7) (0-1 in UFC)

LHW - Victor Valimaki (20-8)

WW - Michael Pastou (10-1)

LHW - Jake Butler (5-1)

WBW - Vanessa Mariscal (6-1)

Releases

FLW - Ryan Benoit (7-5) (0-3 in UFC)

LW - Pat Healy (29-21-1 NC) (0-5-1 NC)

rodrigoviolim · March 8, 2014

UFC Ranking - January 2015

rodrigoviolim · March 8, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;">UFC Announces cards in January</div>

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UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano

UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano

Date: January 3, 2015

Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Ronda Rousey (9-1) vs. (#1) Cat Zingano (9-0)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#1) Tarec Saffiedine (17-3) vs. (#3) Rick Story (19-7)

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Jake Ellenberger (30-9) vs. (#14) Dan Hardy (26-10)

Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Gabriel Gonzaga (17-9) vs. (#11) Stefan Struve (26-7)

Welterweight Bout: Johnny Hendricks (15-5) vs. Matt Brown (18-13)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin (15-3-1 NC) vs. Thales Leites (23-5)

Featherweight Bout: (#10) Mike Brown (27-9) vs. Nik Lentz (25-6-2-1 NC)

Lightweight Bout: Anthony Njokuani (17-7-1 NC) vs. Ronys Torres (26-4)

Lightweight Bout: Daron Cruickshank (14-4) vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg (15-5-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gian Villante (12-6) vs. Kelly Anundson (7-2)

Featheweight Bout: Maximo Blanco (10-7-1-1 NC) vs. Cody McKenzie (14-5)

Middleweight Bout: Derek Brunson (11-4) vs. Clint Hester (11-4)

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UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. McGregor

UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. McGregor

Date: January 10, 2015

Venue: SSE Hydro Arena

Local: Glasgow, Scotland

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#1) Chad Mendes (17-2) vs. (#3) Conor McGregor (16-2)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: (#4) Ronaldo Souza (21-4-1 NC) vs. (#14) Luke Barnatt (10-0)

Welterweight Bout: Josh Koscheck (18-9) vs. (#10) John Hathaway (19-2)

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (15-8-1 NC) vs. Matt Wiman (16-8)

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brad Pickett (24-10) vs. Will Campuzano (14-6)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Tom Watson (17-7) vs. Tor Troeng (17-6-1)

Featherweight Bout: Robert Whiteford (11-3) vs. Alan Omer (20-3)

Middleweight Bout: Brad Scott (10-3) vs. Daniel Kelly (7-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Davey Grant (9-4) vs. Edwin Figueroa (9-5)

Flyweight Bout: Darren Uyenoyama (9-5) vs. Mahmood Besharate (6-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Brent Crawley (7-1) vs. David Aranda (8-0)

Middleweight Bout: Alex Makhonin (11-3) vs. Andy Enz (7-2)

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UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez

UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez

Date: January 24, 2015

Venue: Arena da Amazônia

Local: Manaus, Brazil

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Jose Aldo (25-1) vs. (#1) Gilbert Melendez (24-3)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Mauricio Shogun (23-9) vs. (#8) Phil Davis (13-2-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#6) Glover Teixeira (22-3) vs. (#9) Thiago Silva (18-3-2 NC)

Featherweight Bout: (#6) Thiago Tavares (21-5-1) vs. Rony Jason (15-4)

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-11-1-1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (8-4)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Paulo Thiago (17-6) vs. Paul Bradley (23-5-1 NC)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#14) Ovince St.Preux (16-6) vs. Francimar Barroso (18-3)

Flyweight Bout: (#8) John Lineker (24-8) vs. Alptekin Ozkilic (11-2)

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino (7-2) vs. Brandon Tatch (11-2)

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao (18-10) vs. Yaotzin Meza (20-11)

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (11-1) vs. Luke Harris (12-2-1 NC)

Middleweight Bout: Romulo Barral (3-0) vs. Adam Khaliev (7-0)

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UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley

UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley

Date: January 31, 2015

Venue: Olympic Gymnastics Arena

Local: Seoul, South Korea

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Mike Pyle (27-9-1) vs. (#8) Tyron Woodley (15-2)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Chan Sung Jung (13-5) vs. (#9) Jeremy Stephens (23-10)

Welterweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim (18-4-1-1 NC) vs. Mike Pierce (18-8)

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Natal (20-5-1) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (12-0-2)

Welterweight Bout: Wang Sai (7-3-1) vs. Alberto Mina (12-0)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Zorobabel Moreira (10-2) vs. Piotr Hallmann (14-2)

Lightweight Bout: Adriano Martins (25-7) vs. Yui Chul Nam (18-5-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Tuerxun Jumabieke (15-1) vs. Sergio Pettis (10-2)

Bantamweight Bout: Leandro Issa (12-4) vs. L.C. Davis (22-5)

Lightweight Bout: Tae Hyun Bang (18-9) vs. Elias Silverio (10-1)

Featherweight Bout: Mark Eddiva (5-1) vs. Dan Richardson (6-1)

Bantamweight Bout: Royston Wee (4-1) vs. Jon Delos Reyes (7-4)

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rodrigoviolim · March 9, 2014

UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano - Press Conference

- Ronda said Zingano is very aggressive and this can facilitate to take the fight to the ground.

- Zingano said the fight starts standing, and trained hard takedown defense to prevent the game Rousey.

- Dana White said the winner vs Saffedine. Story will be the next challenger in the Welterweight Division.

- Saffedine said Story is less complete than St.Pierre and q only has to worry about his wrestling.

- Story dise that is the next title shot and you will not miss this chance.

Dana White said already decided the next division of TUF, which will be with fighters of various nationalities, and the first time fans that will decide who will be the coaches.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano

Date: January 3, 2015

Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Ronda Rousey (135 lbs) vs. (#1) Cat Zingano (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#1) Tarec Saffiedine (170 lbs) vs. (#3) Rick Story (170 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs) vs. (#14) Dan Hardy (170 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs) vs. (#11) Stefan Struve (261 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Johnny Hendricks (170 lbs) vs. Matt Brown (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin (185 lbs) vs. Thales Leites (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: (#10) Mike Brown (145 lbs) vs. Nik Lentz (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Anthony Njokuani (155 lbs) vs. Ronys Torres (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daron Cruickshank (155 lbs) vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg (155 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gian Villante (205 lbs) vs. Kelly Anundson (205 lbs)

Featheweight Bout: Maximo Blanco (145 lbs) vs. Cody McKenzie (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Derek Brunson (185 lbs) vs. Clint Hester (185 lbs)

CageRage · March 9, 2014

UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano

Date: January 3, 2015

Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Ronda Rousey (135 lbs) vs. (#1) Cat Zingano (135 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#1) Tarec Saffiedine (170 lbs) vs. (#3) Rick Story (170 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs) vs. (#14) Dan Hardy (170 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Gabriel Gonzaga (252 lbs) vs. (#11) Stefan Struve (261 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Johnny Hendricks (170 lbs) vs. Matt Brown (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin (185 lbs) vs. Thales Leites (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: (#10) Mike Brown (145 lbs) vs. Nik Lentz (145 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Anthony Njokuani (155 lbs) vs. Ronys Torres (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Daron Cruickshank (155 lbs) vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg (155 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gian Villante (205 lbs) vs. Kelly Anundson (205 lbs)

Featheweight Bout: Maximo Blanco (145 lbs) vs. Cody McKenzie (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Derek Brunson (185 lbs) vs. Clint Hester (185 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 9, 2014

UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Johnny Hendricks (15-5) vs. Matt Brown (18-13)

Round 1

We are underway! Hendricks slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. Hendricks catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Brown pulls guard. Hendricks unloads with some big elbows, but Brown deals with them comfortably. Brown raises his legs and tries to get Hendricks into a triangle choke. Hendricks pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control. Hendricks looks to roll Brown slightly and slip behind. Hendricks takes the back, Brown could do nothing about it. Hendricks fires away with left hands, Brown is getting pounded. Brown had better start defending himself, or this will be over! The referee pulls Hendricks away, stopping the match!

Johny 'Bigg Rigg' Hendricks takes the win by TKO!

Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Gabriel Gonzaga (17-9) vs. (#11) Stefan Struve (26-7)

Round 1

And here we go! Gonzaga drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Gonzaga steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. Gonzaga drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Struve isn't buying it. Struve steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. Struve looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Gonzaga now has Struve standing in the pocket. Slipping past a flurry of punches, Struve counters with a stinging jab. Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Gonzaga leans in and strikes with a nice jab. Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Struve hits an enormous right hook that knocks Gonzaga out and sees him fall face-first to the ground!

The winner, by Knock Out; Stefan Struve!

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Jake Ellenberger (30-9) vs. (#14) Dan Hardy (26-10)

Round 1

Round one begins! Ellenberger feints rushing in, but Hardy doesn't fall for it. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ellenberger. Hardy tries to avoid Ellenberger. The takedown doesn't work, Hardy saw it coming and got out of range. Ellenberger has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. Hardy looks to move in and stand in the pocket. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Moving in closer, Ellenberger looks like he may want to wrestle Hardy. Ellenberger grabs Hardy and pulls him into a grapple. With underhooks giving him solid control over Hardy, Ellenberger looks for a takedown. Hardy cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! Ellenberger tries to pass the guard. He can't find a way past the guard. Hardy brings his legs up and tries to lock Ellenberger in a triangle choke. In a show of great skill, Ellenberger spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Ellenberger uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. Ellenberger throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Ellenberger blocks Hardy as he tries a transition to guard. Ellenberger has solid control over Hardy, and starts pounding away with right hands. Hardy is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Ellenberger! With Hardy stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match!

Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger takes the win by TKO!

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#1) Tarec Saffiedine (17-3) vs. (#3) Rick Story (19-7)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Story steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. They wind up in a tight clinch. Story attempts to pick Saffiedine up for a slam. Saffiedine defends it well though, and slips away from Story. A jab misses, allowing Saffiedine to counter-strike with a jab. Story glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. It seems that Saffiedine is happy to let Story circle for the moment. There's a takedown attempt from Saffiedine. Story sprawls well, and Saffiedine is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Story pounds away with lefts, hitting several big shots to the body and side of the head. Story floats over the turtled Saffiedine and takes his back. Story tries to put Saffiedine in a rear naked choke. Saffiedine rolls sharply to one side, ending up on top of Story, held in guard. Saffiedine peppers Story with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. Grabbing an arm, Story attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Saffiedine blocks the attempt. There's under a minute left in this round. Saffiedine starts trying to work to get past the guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

I have to give that round to Story, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Story is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Saffiedine slips out of the way of a jab. Story gets suckered in to stepping forward, and has to step back sharply to avoid an enormous knock out left. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. Story is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Saffiedine. Saffiedine finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Story has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Saffiedine down. Saffiedine blocks the takedown attempt. Saffiedine tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. Story gets solid control and may be looking for a wrestling-based takedown. It's unsuccessful, Saffiedine maintained a good solid base. Saffiedine turns Story slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. We move into the second half of this round. Story is looking to muscle Saffiedine back against the cage. Story does it, Saffiedine is stuck with his back to the cage. Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Story keeps Saffiedine stuck against the cage for about sixty seconds. Saffiedine is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. Saffiedine avoids a jab and scores with a crunching left hook to the body. Round two ends as time expires.

I have to give that round to Story, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

We are back underway! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Saffiedine is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. Story slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Saffiedine counters a right jab by hitting a thudding left hook to the body. Saffiedine steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Moving in closer, Saffiedine looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Seeing a takedown opportunity, Story drops down and uses a single leg, Saffiedine has to pull guard. Story tries to pass the guard. Story isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Saffiedine reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Saffiedine uses an attempted kimura to flip his opponent and get side control. We go past the halfway point of this round. In side control, Saffiedine begins working to get a mount. Story doesn't allow Saffiedine to get the mount. Story attempts to grab an arm of Saffiedine from the bottom of side control. Saffiedine doesn't let his arm get taken. We're into the final minute of the round. Saffiedine begins trying to get himself into mount. He can't get the mount. Breathing very hard, Tarec Saffiedine is looking ragged. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Story.

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

Rick 'Horror' Story wins by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Ronda Rousey (9-1) vs. (#1) Cat Zingano (9-0)

Round 1

All the talk has centered on Zingano in the build up to this fight, with UFC featuring her heavily in all the promotional videos.

That has to be a big motivator for Rousey, who can't be happy about being relegated to the role of supporting cast.

And here we go! Zingano avoids a jab. Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. Rousey catches a right leg kick and goes for a judo-style trip and gets it! Zingano pulls guard. Rousey starts trying to work to get past the guard. Rousey gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. Rousey looks to roll Zingano slightly and slip behind. Zingano is in big trouble as she is forced to give up her back! We move into the second half of this round. Rousey tries to set up Zingano for an armbar. Zingano blocks it. Rousey blocks Zingano as she tries to roll over. Zingano is in increasing trouble, as Rousey gets both hooks in. With both hooks in, Rousey tries to flatten Zingano out for the rear naked choke. Zingano gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, she has to tap!

Ronda Rousey takes the victory by way of submission!

UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano

Venue: Mandaley Bay Events Center

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Attendence: 24,170

Gate: $ 4,834,000

PPV: 2,546,171 buys for revenue of $ 15,277,026

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Very Poor

Main Event

Women´s Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Ronda Rousey vs. (#1) Cat Zingano - Ronda Rousey win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:16 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#1) Tarec Saffiedine vs. (#3) Rick Story - Rick Story win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: (#12) Jake Ellenberger vs. (#14) Dan Hardy - Jake Ellenberger win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:17 of Round 1.

Heavyweight Bout: (#13) Gabriel Gonzaga vs. (#11) Stefan Struve - Stefan Struve win by KO (Punch) in 2:27 of Round 1.

Welterweight Bout: Johnny Hendricks vs. Matt Brown - Johnny Hendricks win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:24 of Round 1.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Lorenz Larkin vs. Thales Leites - Thales Leites win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:43 of Round 1.

Featherweight Bout: (#10) Mike Brown vs. Nik Lentz - Nik Lentz win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:49 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Anthony Njokuani vs. Ronys Torres - Ronys Torres win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Daron Cruickshank vs. Isaac Vallie-Flagg - Isaac Vallie-Flagg win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Gian Villante vs. Kelly Anundson - Gian Villante win by Unanimous Decision.

Featheweight Bout: Maximo Blanco vs. Cody McKenzie - Maximo Blanco win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:25 of Round 1.

Middleweight Bout: Derek Brunson vs. Clint Hester - Derek Brunson win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Thales Leites vs. Lorenz Larkin

KO of the Night: Stefan Struve

Submission of the Night: Ronda Rousey

Post Fight

- Rousey said he was happy to defend his title.

- Zingano said Rousey was better and deserved to win.

- Story said he is happy to fight for the belt, and he expects the best Carlos Condit.

- Tarec Saffiedine had a leg injury and will be out 2-6 months.

- Ellenberger said it expects to face a TOP 5 in the next fight.

- Struve said he would love to face Fedor Emelianenko.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

Cagerage - 7 / 5

rodrigoviolim · March 9, 2014

UFC Breaking News

Paulo Thiago is injured and is out of the card for UFC 185

Sherdog´s Mark Lavin has just e-mailed in to report that the word going around is that Paulo Thiago (17-6) sustained an ankle injury this morrning. Early reports are that the injury will rule him out of his scheduled UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez match against Paul Bradley (23-5-1 NC), and that an official statement will be released tonight.

To replace the injured Paulo Thiago, UFC called Michel Prazeres (17-2).

rodrigoviolim · March 9, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. McGregor - Press Conference

- Dana White said the UFC is happy to be doing their first event in Scotland, and brought a great card for fans.

- Mendes said that if he wins this fight may well have his rematch against Edgar.

- McGregor said that this fight can give him the title shot.

- Jacare Souza said Barnatt is one of the tallest fighters and have to be careful with the distance.

- Barnatt said he greatly respects Jiu Jitsu Jacare Souza.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. McGregor

Date: January 10, 2015

Venue: SSE Hydro Arena

Local: Glasgow, Scotland

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#1) Chad Mendes (145 lbs) vs. (#3) Conor McGregor (145 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: (#4) Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. (#14) Luke Barnatt (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Josh Koscheck (170 lbs) vs. (#10) John Hathaway (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (155 lbs) vs. Matt Wiman (155 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brad Pickett (125 lbs) vs. Will Campuzano (125 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Tom Watson (185 lbs) vs. Tor Troeng (185 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Robert Whiteford (145 lbs) vs. Alan Omer (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Brad Scott (185 lbs) vs. Daniel Kelly (185 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Davey Grant (135 lbs) vs. Edwin Figueroa (135 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: Darren Uyenoyama (125 lbs) vs. Mahmood Besharate (125 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Brent Crawley (135 lbs) vs. David Aranda (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Alex Makhonin (185 lbs) vs. Andy Enz (185 lbs)

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rodrigoviolim · March 10, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. McGregor - Play by Play

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brad Pickett (24-10) vs. Will Campuzano (14-6)

Round 1

And here we go! Pickett counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, and gets it, Pickett is in half guard. Pickett attempts to arm triangle Campuzano from the top of half guard. Campuzano doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. Campuzano uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet. Pickett goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Campuzano to cover up, then shoots in. Campuzano tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. The takedown is successful, Pickett almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. Pickett attempts to arm triangle Campuzano from the top of half guard. Campuzano defends himself well and is in no danger. Campuzano tries to sweep Pickett but doesn't get anywhere. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Pickett tries to lock Campuzano into a kimura. Campuzano defends himself well and is in no danger. Campuzano reaches over and tries to lock Pickett in a guillotine. Campuzano gets a guillotine but cannot get Pickett to tap out! Pickett must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied. The guillotine is finally released, Campuzano may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out. Pickett throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. There's under a minute left in this round. Looking to catch his breath, Pickett is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Pickett starts trying to work to get past the guard. Campuzano keeps his guard secure. The time runs out on round one.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pickett.

Round 2

We are back underway! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Pickett has been instructed to try and get Campuzano to the floor in this round. Pickett feints an attack, keeping Campuzano on his toes. Campuzano looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Not keen on getting too close to Campuzano, Pickett uses movement to keep out of reach. Moving in closer, Campuzano looks like he may want to try and clinch with Pickett. Pickett counters with a takedown, and Campuzano is forced to pull guard. Pickett begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Pickett isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Campuzano attempts a triangle choke on Pickett from the bottom of the guard. Pickett pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. Pickett looks to pass guard and get side control. He can't get free of the guard. Campuzano attempts to guillotine Pickett from the bottom of the guard. Pickett blocks it. We move into the second half of this round. Pickett looks to get past the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Pickett feels Campuzano prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Pickett throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Pickett tries to smother Campuzano but can't keep control long enough. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

I have to give that round to Pickett, but only a 10-9.

Round 3

Round three begins! Pickett feints stepping in. Pickett grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Campuzano has to pull guard. Campuzano fights off Pickett as he tries to smother him against the ground. Campuzano attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Pickett blocks the attempt. Pickett looks to get past the guard. He can't get free of the guard. Campuzano tries to smother Pickett by holding him, but can't keep control. Pickett attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. Pickett struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Campuzano works some separation, and Pickett ends up standing looking down at him. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Pickett throws a big punch, but it isn't on target and Campuzano pulls him into guard. Pickett throws a few right hands to the body. Campuzano tries to smother Pickett by holding him, but can't keep control. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Pickett pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Campuzano isn't troubled by them. Pickett gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Campuzano, who is on his back. Pickett tries to secure a ground position. Campuzano tries to get free, but Pickett is able to secure side control. Breathing very hard, Brad Pickett is looking ragged. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

That round goes to Pickett, 10-9 on my card.

The official scores are being reported now. All three judges give 30-27.

Brad 'One Punch' Pickett wins by unanimous decision!

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson (15-8-1 NC) vs. Matt Wiman (16-8)

Round 1

Round one begins! Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. Wiman throws a left jab but Pearson avoids it. Pearson throws a barrage of big right hands but Wiman moves out of range. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. Pearson tries for a left jab but Wiman moves out of range. Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. They wind up in a tight clinch. We go past the halfway point of this round. Wiman finds himself out-wrestled, and Pearson takes control of the grapple. Pearson is looking to muscle Wiman back against the cage. Pearson achieves it, pinning Wiman to the cage. Pearson breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Wiman. Slipping past a left jab, Pearson hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Wiman. Pearson throws a flurry of punches but Wiman covers up well. There's under a minute left in this round. Stepping back, Wiman creates a bit of distance. Pearson tries for a left jab but Wiman moves out of range. A straight left fails to land and Wiman is able to fire back with a solid left jab. Round one ends as time expires.

I have to give that round to Pearson, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

Round two begins! There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Pearson throws a flurry of punches but Wiman covers up well. Wiman covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. Pearson throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Wiman covers up well. Stepping back, Wiman creates a bit of distance. Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Wiman slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. Wiman sneaks a glance at his corner. Pearson seems to be waiting for Wiman to make a move. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. 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 grappling. Pearson is looking to muscle Wiman back against the cage. Pearson manages it, and controls Wiman up against the cage. We have one minute of the round remaining. Pearson takes a short step back and prepares to strike. Pearson throws a flurry of punches but Wiman covers up well. Pearson throws rights and lefts, but Wiman covers up well and none of the shots find a home. Wiman backs away to create some more space. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pearson.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Wiman drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Pearson in with a feint. Wiman throws a feint. Pearson feints rushing in, but Wiman doesn't fall for it. Wiman throws a feint. A straight left from Pearson fails to land. Wiman doesn't let Pearson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Wiman comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Pearson counters with a right hand that catches Wiman flush, rocking him! Ross Pearson is breathing very hard. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Pearson still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Keen to keep space between them, Wiman backs away. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Wiman drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Pearson in with a feint. Wiman steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Time slips away as Pearson doesn't press Wiman, allowing him to circle. Wiman feints an attack, keeping Pearson on his toes. Wiman bobs and weaves, trying to get Pearson to commit. We have one minute of the round remaining. Wiman steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Time slips away as Pearson doesn't press Wiman, allowing him to circle. Moving in closer, Wiman looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Wiman is in the pocket, ready to attack Pearson. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

That round goes to Pearson, 10-9 on my card.

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. All three judges give 30-27.

Ross Pearson wins by unanimous decision!

Welterweight Bout: Josh Koscheck (18-9) vs. (#10) John Hathaway (19-2)

Round 1

We are underway! Koscheck feints left and tries to get Hathaway to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Hathaway uses a clever feint to set up a right high kick, but Koscheck is able to duck under it. Koscheck steps back to avoid a left jab. Hathaway is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Koscheck. Koscheck seems happy to grapple with Hathaway. Hathaway tries to pick Koscheck up for a slam. He can't get it though, Koscheck defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. Hathaway uses a smart combination to get Koscheck to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Koscheck cannot stop the takedown, Hathaway drove in with too much pace and power. The takedown leaves Koscheck seated with his back pressed against the cage. Hathaway looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Koscheck from a seated position onto his back. Koscheck doesn't let Hathaway get the mount. Koscheck, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Hathaway begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Koscheck hits Hathaway with a few weak strikes to the back. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Hathaway starts trying to get Koscheck on his back so that he can gain a better position. Koscheck keeps Hathaway close in, not letting the mount happen. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hathaway.

Round 2

We are back underway! From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Koscheck has been instructed to try and get Hathaway to the floor in this round. Koscheck feints throwing a jab. A left hand misses, allowing Hathaway to counter with a thudding right hook to the body. Hathaway looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Koscheck catches the advancing Hathaway by surprise with a takedown. Koscheck pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Hathaway isn't troubled by them. Grabbing an arm, Hathaway attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Koscheck blocks the triangle attempt. Koscheck lies on top of Hathaway, basically smothering him. Hathaway is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Koscheck off of him. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Time slips away as Koscheck successfully keeps Hathaway stuck against the ground. Koscheck fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Hathaway attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Koscheck pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. We have one minute of the round remaining. The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. Koscheck shoots in for a takedown. Hathaway tries to avoid the takedown. Koscheck doesn't get the takedown, Hathaway avoided it. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

I think Koscheck took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

Round three begins! Hathaway steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick. Moving in closer, Koscheck looks like he may want to wrestle Hathaway. Koscheck can't get close enough to grapple, Hathaway keeps him away with strikes. Koscheck comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hathaway. He pulls Hathaway into a grapple. Koscheck tries to wrestle Hathaway backward and up against the cage. Koscheck does it, Hathaway is stuck with his back to the cage. Koscheck tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Hathaway uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. Breathing very hard, Josh Koscheck is looking ragged. Koscheck looks for an elbow strike, but Hathaway out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. We pass the halfway mark of this round. With Koscheck stuck against the cage, Hathaway gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. The underhooks allow Hathaway to easily trip Koscheck and send him to the ground. Koscheck ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Hathaway, with his back pressed against the cage. Hathaway tries to improve his position. Koscheck gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control. John Hathaway is looking really tired. Stuck under side control, Koscheck takes a hard knee to the ribs! We're into the final minute of the round. Hathaway fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Koscheck tries to sweep Hathaway but can't do it. Hathaway begins trying to get himself into a mount. He can't get the mount. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Hathaway.

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. All three judges have scored it 29-28.

The winner, by unanimous decision, is John Hathaway!

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: (#4) Ronaldo Souza (21-4-1 NC) vs. (#14) Luke Barnatt (10-0)

Round 1

The fight begins! A jab misses and Barnatt counters with a solid left. Barnatt avoids a flurry of punches and hits a solid left jab. Barnatt steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Jacare avoids a jab and scores with a series of quick punches. Jacare looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Barnatt. Jacare is in the pocket, ready to attack Barnatt. Jacare shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. Jacare can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Barnatt up against the cage. Jacare shows great control, keeping Barnatt pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Jacare looks for a trip takedown. Jacare doesn't get the takedown, Barnatt instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Barnatt hits two knee strikes to the thigh. Barnatt moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. A left jab misses the mark and allows Barnatt to counter with a crisp left. Slipping past a flurry of punches, Barnatt counters with a punch. We're into the final minute of the round. A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Barnatt to hit a nice jab. Slipping past a left jab, Barnatt hits a nice jab. Jacare uses head movement to avoid a left jab. Moving in closer, Barnatt looks like he may want to try and clinch with Jacare. Barnatt grabs Jacare and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. The time runs out on round one.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Barnatt.

Round 2

We are back underway! A straight left fails to land and Jacare is able to fire back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. Barnatt steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Barnatt steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. Jacare chooses to shoot in on Barnatt. Barnatt stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Jacare into a clinch. Barnatt and Jacare break the grapple and are apart again, circling. Barnatt drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Barnatt isn't drawn in by Jacare feinting to his left. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Moving forward, Jacare counters a left jab with a quick series of punches. Jacare avoids a jab. Jacare chooses to shoot in on Barnatt. Barnatt tries to avoid the takedown. Jacare can't get the takedown, Barnatt was too quick to back away. We're into the final minute of the round. Moving in closer, Jacare looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Barnatt tries to counter Jacare with a huge right hook, but it doesn't hit the target. Barnatt counters a flurry of punches by hitting a solid left. After a flurry of punches miss, Barnatt is able to strike back with a sharp body kick. Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Barnatt, 10-9.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Jacare darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Barnatt to commit to throwing a strike. Jacare shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is stuffed, so Jacare has to go to settle for pushing Barnatt up against the cage. With the cage trapping Barnatt, Jacare looks to try and take him down. The takedown doesn't work, Barnatt blocked it and then turns it so that Jacare is the one against the cage. Barnatt goes for a foot stomp, but Jacare senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. Jacare misses with a foot stomp. With the cage trapping Barnatt, Jacare looks to try and take him down. Jacare tries hard but cannot get Barnatt off of his feet. Ronaldo Souza doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Barnatt creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center. We pass the halfway mark of this round. A drained-looking Jacare tries to close the distance between them. He pulls Barnatt into a grapple. Jacare is looking to muscle Barnatt back against the cage. Jacare achieves it, pinning Barnatt to the cage. Ronaldo Souza looks very, very tired. Jacare tries to take Barnatt down. Barnatt will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Jacare. Circling out, Barnatt breaks free of Jacare and regroups in the center. We're into the final minute of the round. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

That was a very close round, but I think Barnatt just about edged it.

The official scores are being reported now.

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

Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 Barnatt.

Judge #3 has scored it 29-28 Barnatt.

Making Luke 'Bigslow' Barnatt the winner by split decision!

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#1) Chad Mendes (17-2) vs. (#3) Conor McGregor (16-2)

Round 1

The fight begins! Mendes feints going high, but McGregor doesn't buy it. Mendes catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it! McGregor has to pull guard. Mendes attempts to pass guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. McGregor brings his legs up and tries to lock Mendes in a triangle choke. Mendes shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over McGregor. Mendes looks to get a mount. Mendes mounts McGregor. Mendes pounds away with elbows from the mount, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. Mendes unloads with big punches from the mount, landing several that clearly hurt McGregor. We move into the second half of this round. Mendes unloads with big elbows from the mount, but McGregor is able to deal with most of them. Mendes unloads with some big elbows, but McGregor deals with them comfortably. McGregor tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Mendes has his back! Mendes fires away with small left jabs, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as McGregor covers up well. McGregor tries to move Mendes off his back but can't. McGregor is in huge trouble now, as Mendes successfully gets both hooks in. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Mendes, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. The rear naked choke is fully applied, Mendes has McGregor flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

Chad 'Money' Mendes takes the win by submission!

UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. McGregor

Venue: SSE Hydro Arena

Local: Glasgow, Scotland

Attendence: 3,592

Gate: $ 359,200

Critical Rating: Averege

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#1) Chad Mendes vs. (#3) Conor McGregor - Chad Mendes win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:42 of Round 1.

Co-Main Event

Middleweight Bout: (#4) Ronaldo Souza vs. (#14) Luke Barnatt - Luke Barnatt win by Split Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Josh Koscheck vs. (#10) John Hathaway - John Hathaway win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Ross Pearson vs. Matt Wiman - Ross Pearson win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brad Pickett vs. Will Campuzano - Brad Pickett win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Tom Watson vs. Tor Troeng - Tom Watson win by KO (Punch) in 1:09 of Round 3.

Featherweight Bout: Robert Whiteford vs. Alan Omer - Alan Omer win by Submission (Triangle Choke) in 3:44 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Brad Scott vs. Daniel Kelly - Brad Scott win by Split Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Davey Grant vs. Edwin Figueroa - Davey Grant win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: Darren Uyenoyama vs. Mahmood Besharate - Mahmood Besharate win by Split Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Brent Crawley vs. David Aranda - Brent Crawley win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Alex Makhonin vs. Andy Enz - Alex Makhonin win by KO (Punch) in 3:26 of Round 1.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Alex Makhonin vs. Andy Enz

KO of the Night: Tom Watson

Submission of the Night: Chad Mendes

Post Fight

- Dana White said that the victory of Mendes was dominant and that his rematch against Edgar can happen.

- Mendes said he felt good and wait for a rematch against Edgar.

- McGregor said Mendes is very strong and fast on the ground, and will train to come back better.

- Barnatt said he beat a fighter like Jacare Souza was incredible and wait for a next fight even tougher.

- Jacare said he could not find in the fight, and that will train and come back better.

- Wiman hints in an interview que he was not 100% mentally prepared, and that is why he lost.

- Koscheck confirmed that he will rise to the Middleweight Division after this fight.

End Post Fight.

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rodrigoviolim · March 10, 2014

UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez - Press Conference

- Aldo said to fight in place of his birth, near his family will be great incentive for him to win.

- Melendez said here is hostile territory for him, but is prepared to be the champion.

- Shogun said the division is now bundled, and that a good win here can let him near the title shot again.

- Davis said he already fought and won in Brazil a big idol of the country that was Machida now expect another great fight against Shogun.

- Teixeira said Thiago Silva won big names and will be a tough fight.

- Thiago Silva stated that Glover is one of the best in the division and a win over him could put him among the best.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez

Date: January 24, 2015

Venue: Arena da Amazônia

Local: Manaus, Brazil

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Jose Aldo (155 lbs) vs. (#1) Gilbert Melendez (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Mauricio Shogun (205 lbs) vs. (#8) Phil Davis (205 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#6) Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. (#9) Thiago Silva (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: (#6) Thiago Tavares (145 lbs) vs. Rony Jason (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (245 lbs) vs. Matt Mitrione (250 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Michel Prazeres (170 lbs) vs. Paul Bradley (170 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#14) Ovince St.Preux (205 lbs) vs. Francimar Barroso (205 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#8) John Lineker (125 lbs) vs. Alptekin Ozkilic (125 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino (170 lbs) vs. Brandon Tatch (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao (145 lbs) vs. Yaotzin Meza (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (185 lbs) vs. Luke Harris (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Romulo Barral (185 lbs) vs. Adam Khaliev (185 lbs)

CageRage · March 10, 2014

UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez

Date: January 24, 2015

Venue: Arena da Amazônia

Local: Manaus, Brazil

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Jose Aldo (155 lbs) vs. (#1) Gilbert Melendez (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Mauricio Shogun (205 lbs) vs. (#8) Phil Davis (205 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#6) Glover Teixeira (205 lbs) vs. (#9) Thiago Silva (205 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: (#6) Thiago Tavares (145 lbs) vs. Rony Jason (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (245 lbs) vs. Matt Mitrione (250 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Michel Prazeres (170 lbs) vs. Paul Bradley (170 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#14) Ovince St.Preux (205 lbs) vs. Francimar Barroso (205 lbs)

Flyweight Bout: (#8) John Lineker (125 lbs) vs. Alptekin Ozkilic (125 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino (170 lbs) vs. Brandon Tatch (170 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao (145 lbs) vs. Yaotzin Meza (145 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (185 lbs) vs. Luke Harris (185 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Romulo Barral (185 lbs) vs. Adam Khaliev (185 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez - Play by Play

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-11-1-1 NC) vs. Matt Mitrione (8-4)

Round 1

And here we go! Nogueira steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Mitrione tries for a right jab but Nogueira moves out of range. An attempted body kick misses, giving Nogueira the opportunity to counter with a clean left. Mitrione uses a feint to get Nogueira off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. Mitrione is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Nogueira sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Mitrione is able to defend against it. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Nogueira goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Mitrione to cover up, then shoots in. Mitrione sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Nogueira can't get the takedown, Mitrione was too quick to back away. Mitrione looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Nogueira. Nogueira tries to take down Mitrione as he steps in, but he blocks it. Nogueira circles around Mitrione. Not letting Nogueira settle at all, Mitrione comes in closer. There's under a minute left in this round. Nogueira slips out of the way of a leg kick. There's a takedown attempt from Nogueira. Mitrione tries to time a counter left hand, but can't get it. Mitrione cannot stop the takedown, Nogueira drove in with too much pace and power. Mitrione is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Nogueira holding him down. Nogueira begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. Nogueira shows his ground skills and gets full mount! The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

That round goes to Nogueira, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! A leg kick misses badly, giving Nogueira an opening to score with a solid left jab. Nogueira avoids a nice combination. Nogueira steps back to avoid a leg kick. Nogueira moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. Nogueira moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Nogueira. Mitrione sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Nogueira down to the ground into a type of turtle position. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Nogueira prevents himself from being rolled out of turtle position. Nogueira gets quickly back to his feet. Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Nogueira attempts to wrestle Mitrione to the ground. Nogueira has the takedown and gets side control from it. Nogueira tries to lock Mitrione into an armbar. A straight armbar is applied, Mitrione is in danger of having his arm hyper-extended! Out of the blue, Mitrione pops his arm free! Nogueira must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. Mitrione tries to pull guard on Nogueira but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. We're into the final minute of the round. Nogueira tries to lock Mitrione in an arm triangle. The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Mitrione has to tap out!

Antonio 'Minotauro' Rodrigo Nogueira takes the win by submission!

Featherweight Bout: (#6) Thiago Tavares (21-5-1) vs. Rony Jason (15-4)

Round 1

And here we go! A jab misses, allowing Bezerra to counter-strike with a solid left jab. Tavares looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bezerra. Bezerra drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. Tavares looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bezerra. Tavares grabs Bezerra and pulls him into a grapple. Tavares is trying to push Bezerra so that his back is up against the cage. Bezerra ends up backed against the cage. Tavares catches Bezerra with a knee strike to the thigh. Tavares tries some dirty boxing, but Bezerra wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Tavares ends up backed against the cage instead. We move into the second half of this round. Bezerra tries to foot stomp Tavares, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. Tavares tries to maintain control, but Bezerra wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Tavares ends up backed against the cage. With the cage trapping Tavares, Bezerra looks to try and take him down. Tavares digs in and manages to defend the takedown. Bezerra loses control of Tavares, who circles out and returns to the center. There's under a minute left in this round. Bezerra throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Bezerra into a clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Tavares is trying to push Bezerra up against the cage. Bezerra ends up backed against the cage. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

I think Tavares took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Tavares drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Bezerra in with a feint. Tavares avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Bezerra to fire back with a kick to the outside of the left knee. Bezerra throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Bezerra can't get the takedown, Tavares defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. Tavares is trying to push Bezerra so that his back is up against the cage. He does so, and now has Bezerra pinned to the cage. Tavares pins Bezerra up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. We go past the halfway point of this round. Tavares hits Bezerra, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. Bezerra is trapped against the cage and Tavares punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek. Thiago Tavares doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Tavares stomps down on his opponent's foot. Bezerra struggles back against Tavares, not allowing him to control the grappling. Bezerra catches an unsuspecting Tavares in a standing guillotine! Bezerra gets the guillotine fully applied and Tavares has to tap out!

The winner, by submission; Rony Mariano Bezerra!

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#6) Glover Teixeira (22-3) vs. (#9) Thiago Silva (18-3-2 NC)

Round 1

We are underway! Silva feints stepping in. Teixeira bobs and weaves, trying to get Silva to commit. Teixeira comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Silva. Silva seems happy to grapple with Teixeira. The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. Moving forward, Silva counters a left jab with a swift right kick to the leg. Silva throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Teixeira is too quick, and manages to hit Silva with a good clean left jab. Silva counters a tight combination by hitting a left jab to the cheek. We move into the second half of this round. Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Silva is trying to push Teixeira up against the cage. Silva can't move Teixeira at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. Teixeira and Silva separate and we're back to a stand-off. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Teixeira comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Silva drops down and catches the advancing Teixeira by surprise with a single leg takedown. Silva attempts to pass guard. He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. Silva has problems keeping control of Teixeira, who pulls them both back toward the cage side. Silva cannot stop Teixeira from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

That round goes to Silva, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

Round two begins! Silva moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. Silva steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Silva slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. Moving in closer, Teixeira looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Silva drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. Silva avoids a jab. We go past the halfway point of this round. Silva steps back to avoid a left jab. Silva comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Teixeira tries to avoid Silva. Silva can't get the takedown, Teixeira was too quick to back away. Silva is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Teixeira. Not keen on wrestling Silva, Teixeira uses movement to keep out of reach. We have one minute of the round remaining. Silva throws a left jab but Teixeira avoids it. Silva covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a solid left jab. Teixeira comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Teixeira and Silva get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. The time runs out on round two.

That round goes to Silva, 10-9 on my card.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Silva steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Silva counters a left jab with a stinging left jab. Silva avoids a tight combination. Silva looks to move in and stand in the pocket. He gets into range. Silva uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a jab. Glover Teixeira is breathing very hard. Teixeira uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. Silva comes in closer, looking to clinch with Teixeira. Silva can't get near enough to engage, Teixeira uses strikes to keep him out of range. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. A nice combination fails to land, allowing Silva to hit back with a kick to the ribs. A jab misses and Silva counters with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. Glover Teixeira is now clearly favouring one leg. Punishing the legs is a great strategy on the part of Silva. Teixeira is less of a threat on his feet if he is limping around. Teixeira counters a left jab by using a couple of hard rights! We're into the final minute of the round. Teixeira tries for a left jab but Silva uses head movement to avoid it. Not comfortable in the pocket, Teixeira steps back and creates some space. Despite being tired, Teixeira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Silva. He gets into range. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva.

The official scores are being reported now. All three judges give 30-27.

Thiago Silva wins by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Mauricio Shogun (23-9) vs. (#8) Phil Davis (13-2-1 NC)

Round 1

Round one begins! Shogun avoids a right kick to the body and hits a barrage of big punches on Davis! Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. Shogun sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. Shogun throws a barrage of big punches but Davis covers up safely. Shogun sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with several big right hands, putting Davis down, dazed! Shogun quickly mounts the dazed Davis! Shogun unloads with some big punches, but Davis deals with them comfortably. Shogun blocks an attempt to move him from mount. Shogun tries to ensnare Davis in an armbar. Davis stacks up Shogun and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. Davis gets side control off it. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Davis tries to slip behind and take the back. Shogun is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! Shogun is in increasing trouble, as Davis gets both hooks in. With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Davis tries to finish Shogun off with a rear naked choke. Shogun fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Davis maintains his hooks, despite Shogun trying to break them. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Davis, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Shogun defends himself well against the choke. Davis pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots. Round one ends as time expires.

I have to give that round to Shogun, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

And here we go, round two! Between rounds, his corner told Davis to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. Davis steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. Advancing, Davis counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. Shogun counters a left jab by hitting a clean jab. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. Shogun fakes a lunge. Not letting Shogun settle at all, Davis comes in closer. Davis throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Davis gets a single leg takedown! Shogun pulls guard off it. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Davis tries to pound on Shogun, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Shogun grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Davis from the bottom of the guard. Davis doesn't let Shogun get it. Mauricio Rua is breathing very hard. Davis unloads with some big right hands, but Shogun deals with them comfortably. Davis deflects a couple of punches that Shogun threw from below. Davis begins trying to pass the guard. Davis is too much for Shogun, passing guard and gaining side control. There's under a minute left in this round. Stuck under side control, Shogun takes a hard knee to the ribs! Davis begins trying to get himself behind Shogun. He takes the back! Phil Davis is looking really tired. The time runs out on round two.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Davis.

Round 3

We are back underway! An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. Shogun counters a right kick to the body by hitting a series of quick punches. A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Davis the opportunity to counter with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Shogun still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Shogun moves into the pocket. Davis uses head movement to avoid an enormous close-range knock out punch. Shogun, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Davis covers up and absorbs it. Mauricio Rua looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Shogun sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a flurry of quick punches to sting Davis. We move into the second half of this round. Shogun throws a flurry of punches but Davis covers up and takes them easily. Stepping back, Shogun creates a bit of distance. Although visibly tired, Shogun looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Davis now has Shogun standing in the pocket. Slipping past the blow, Davis counters an attempted knock out punch with a punch. Davis slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a solid punch. Slipping past a flurry of punches, Davis has the angle to counter with a straight left. There's under a minute left in this round. Davis ducks under a huge right hand and returns fire with a clean left jab. Mauricio Rua looks like he is completely out of gas. Shogun is stung by a sharp inside leg kick. There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. Davis gets a vicious leg kick on Shogun from the pocket. Mauricio Rua is showing the effects of the damage he is taking to the legs. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

That round goes to Davis, 10-9 on my card.

Here come the official scores. All three judges give 29-28.

Phil Davis wins by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Jose Aldo (25-1) vs. (#1) Gilbert Melendez (24-3)

Round 1

And here we go! Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. Aldo tries for a left jab but Melendez avoids it and pulls him into a clinch. Getting underhooks, Melendez looks for a takedown. The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Aldo is left on his back and has to pull guard. Melendez begins trying to pass the guard. Melendez isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. Aldo bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. Melendez seizes the opportunity, Aldo was too slow and gets caught in side control. Melendez tries to slip behind and take the back. Aldo keeps Melendez from getting behind him. Aldo attempts to pull Melendez into an arm-in guillotine. Aldo cannot get it applied. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Melendez looks to get a mount. Aldo keeps Melendez from mounting him. Melendez blocks Aldo as he tries a sweep from side control. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Melendez throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Aldo attempts to pull Melendez into an arm-in guillotine. Melendez fends off Aldo, and doesn't give up the choke. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Melendez.

Round 2

Round two begins! Aldo counters a left jab with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Melendez down! Melendez shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Aldo throws a bomb, but it misses and he can do nothing to stop Melendez getting back to his feet. Melendez moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. Melendez throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Melendez gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. Moving in closer, Aldo looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Melendez counters with a takedown, and Aldo is forced to pull guard. Melendez begins trying to pass the guard. Aldo is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Melendez firmly in guard. Aldo reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Melendez blocks it. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Melendez attempts to pass guard. Melendez struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. Aldo attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Melendez blocks the attempt. Melendez tries to pass the guard. Aldo comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Melendez in guard. Aldo uses his legs to push Melendez away, into a standing position. The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

I think Aldo took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 3

We are back underway! Melendez slips out of the way of a body kick. Aldo tries for a right body kick but Melendez moves out of range. Advancing, Aldo counters a left jab by using a right body kick. Aldo is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. Melendez seems happy to engage with Aldo in the pocket. Aldo backs away to create some more space. Aldo comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Melendez sees a chance and dives down for a single leg. Aldo, caught by surprise, can only pull guard. Melendez tries to pass the guard. He can't find a way past the guard. Aldo tries to ensnare an arm. Melendez defends it. We move into the second half of this round. Melendez smothers Aldo with his body by pushing forward and down. Melendez lies on top of Aldo, basically smothering him. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Melendez smothers Aldo with his body by pushing forward and down. Melendez is trying to pass guard. He can't get free of the guard. Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

I have to give that round to Melendez, but only a 10-9.

Round 4

Round four begins! Aldo steps back to avoid a left jab. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Melendez gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. Aldo is looking to get Melendez in a Muay Thai clinch. Melendez fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. Jose Aldo is looking really tired. Melendez looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Aldo tries to counter Melendez with a huge right hand, but it doesn't hit the target. An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. Melendez throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. Aldo presses in closer to attack. Gilbert Melendez doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. We move into the second half of this round. A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. Aldo throws out a quick left jab. Melendez comes in closer to press the issue. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Melendez comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Aldo tries to counter Melendez with a huge right hand, but it doesn't hit the target. From the looks of things, I don't think Jose Aldo has much energy left. Melendez sneaks a glance at his corner. Aldo doesn't let Melendez settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Aldo still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Aldo cannot get close enough to the elusive Melendez. Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

Incredibly close round, but Aldo came out just ahead on my score card.

Round 5

And here we go, round five! A flurry of punches miss Melendez and allow him to counter-strike with a jab. Melendez avoids a quick jab and hits a jab. A straight left fails to land and Melendez is able to fire back with a straight left. Aldo avoids a jab and scores with a quick series of punches. Slowed down by physical tiredness, Melendez still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. Melendez is now standing in the pocket. Using good head movement, Aldo slips past a punch and hits a kick to the ribs. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. From the missed strikes they clinch. Melendez is trying to lock Aldo into a Muay Thai clinch. He gets it, and now has Aldo in trouble. We move into the second half of this round. Melendez loses the Muay Thai clinch as Aldo uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead. The gas tank looks empty on Jose Aldo. Melendez and Aldo break the grapple and are apart again, circling. Aldo slips past a left jab and fires back with a hard kick across the side. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Aldo avoids a jab. Gilbert Melendez looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. Although visibly tired, Melendez looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Melendez is in the pocket, ready to attack Aldo. Aldo uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Aldo.

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

The judges score the contest as 49-46, 48-47 and 49-46.

And Still UFC Lightweight Champion of the World Jose Aldo Junior!

UFC 185: Aldo vs. Melendez

Venue: Amazonas Arena

Local: Manaus, Brazil

Attendence: 19,473

Gate: $ 3,407,775

PPV: 2,363,565 buys for revenue of $ 14,181,390

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Averege

Main Event

Lightweight Championship Bout: © Jose Aldo vs. (#1) Gilbert Melendez - Jose Aldo win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Mauricio Shogun vs. (#8) Phil Davis - Phil Davis win by Unanimous Decision.

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#6) Glover Teixeira vs. (#9) Thiago Silva - Thiago Silva win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: (#6) Thiago Tavares vs. Rony Jason - Rony Jason win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 3:42 of Round 2.

Heavyweight Bout: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Matt Mitrione - Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira win by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:53 of Round 2.

Preliminary Card

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#14) Ovince St.Preux vs. Francimar Barroso - Ovince St.Preux win by Unanimous Decision.

Flyweight Bout: (#8) John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkilic - Alptekin Ozkilic win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Michel Prazeres vs. Paul Bradley - Michel Prazeres win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 1:16 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: William Patolino vs. Brandon Tatch - William Patolino win by Unanimous Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Diego Brandao vs. Yaotzin Meza - Diego Brandao win by KO (Punch) in 2:57 of Round 2.

Middleweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva vs. Luke Harris - Luke Harris win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:18 of Round 3.

Middleweight Bout: Romulo Barral vs. Adam Khaliev - Adam Khaliev win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Luke Harris vs. Claudio Henrique da Silva

KO of the Night: Diego Brandao

Submission of the Night: Rony Jason

Post Fight

- Jose Aldo said it was a hard fight and respect Melendez, and hopes that the next opponent for him to be Ben Henderson.

- Melendez said the weather is very hot and this has affected their performance at the end.

- Davis said Shogun beats too heavy, but his wrestling was crucial in this fight.

- Shogun said he came close to ending the fight and ended up getting tired in the last rounds.

- Ron Jason said it was incredible win by submission fighter like Thiago Tavares.

- Thiago Silva said he hopes the title shot and that its sequence is the best division currently.

- Minotauro said he was thrilled with the fans supporting him, and that will depend on the fans continue to fight.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

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<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley - Press Conference

- Pyle said this win will be important in his run for the belt.

- Woodley said Pyle is very experienced and very prepared to fight 5 rounds.

- Korean Zombie said that is has everything to be the best fight of the night.

- Stephens said that the style of the two is striking and we see this fight ending in knockout.

- Kim said it is very good to fight in Korea, and will win for Korean fans who will fight on Saturday.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley

Date: January 31, 2015

Venue: Olympic Gymnastics Arena

Local: Seoul, South Korea

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Mike Pyle (170 lbs) vs. (#8) Tyron Woodley (170 lbs)

Co-Main Event

eatherweight Bout: (#4) Chan Sung Jung (145 lbs) vs. (#9) Jeremy Stephens (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim (170 lbs) vs. Mike Pierce (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Natal (185 lbs) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Wang Sai (170 lbs) vs. Alberto Mina (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Zorobabel Moreira (155 lbs) vs. Piotr Hallmann (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Adriano Martins (155 lbs) vs. Yui Chul Nam (155 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Tuerxun Jumabieke (135 lbs) vs. Sergio Pettis (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Leandro Issa (135 lbs) vs. L.C. Davis (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tae Hyun Bang (155 lbs) vs. Elias Silverio (155 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mark Eddiva (145 lbs) vs. Dan Richardson (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Royston Wee (135 lbs) vs. Jon Delos Reyes (135 lbs)

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CageRage · March 11, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley

Date: January 31, 2015

Venue: Olympic Gymnastics Arena

Local: Seoul, South Korea

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Mike Pyle (170 lbs) vs. (#8) Tyron Woodley (170 lbs)

Co-Main Event

eatherweight Bout: (#4) Chan Sung Jung (145 lbs) vs. (#9) Jeremy Stephens (145 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim (170 lbs) vs. Mike Pierce (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Natal (185 lbs) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (185 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Wang Sai (170 lbs) vs. Alberto Mina (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Zorobabel Moreira (155 lbs) vs. Piotr Hallmann (155 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Adriano Martins (155 lbs) vs. Yui Chul Nam (155 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Tuerxun Jumabieke (135 lbs) vs. Sergio Pettis (135 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Leandro Issa (135 lbs) vs. L.C. Davis (135 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tae Hyun Bang (155 lbs) vs. Elias Silverio (155 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Mark Eddiva (145 lbs) vs. Dan Richardson (145 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: Royston Wee (135 lbs) vs. Jon Delos Reyes (135 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Wang Sai (7-3-1) vs. Alberto Mina (12-0)

Round 1

We are underway! Mina just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a barrage of big right hands, forcing Sai back! From the pocket, Sai sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a series of quick punches. Showing good head movement, Mina slips past a flurry of strikes. Mina covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. Standing in the pocket, Mina chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Sai. Sai tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. Mina gets a single leg takedown! Sai pulls guard off it. Mina starts trying to work to get past the guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Sai tries to sweep Mina. The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Sai looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Strikes from Mina keep Sai from stepping in too close. A straight left from Sai fails to land. Mina steps in closer to force the issue. Sai slips out of the way of a body kick. There's under a minute left in this round. Advancing, Sai counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab.Sai looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Sai and Mina get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. Using good head movement, Mina slips past a tight combination and hits a well timed counter-punch that lands right on the button, knocking Sai down! Sai shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. Sai takes a right hand, but it didn't connect well and he uses that moment to stand back up. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

I have to give that round to Mina, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Sai is looking to hit Mina on the counter. An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. Mina is looking to muscle Sai back against the cage. He does so, and now has Sai pinned to the cage. Mina tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Sai takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Mina ends up backed against the cage instead. Sai goes for a foot stomp, but Mina senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. Mina smothers Sai up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for sixty seconds. We pass the halfway mark of this round. With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. Sai feints an attack, keeping Mina on his toes. Sai comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Mina seems happy to engage with Sai in the pocket. Sai checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a flurry of quick punches to sting Mina. Sai throws a flurry of punches but Mina covers up well. Sai checks a low kick and quickly hits a series of quick, sharp punches. There's under a minute left in this round. Mina covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. Mina covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. Mina looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sai. Sai strikes first and manages to rock Mina with a solid right! The time runs out on round two.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sai.

Round 3

We are back underway! Between rounds, his corner told Mina to get close and use grappling in this round. Sai fakes shooting in. Sai fakes coming in for a takedown, but Mina doesn't buy it. Sai steps in, fakes dropping down for a shot, then darts back out. Sai is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. Not comfortable in the pocket, Sai steps back and creates some space. Sai bobs and weaves. Mina presses in closer to attack. Mina counters a flurry of punches with a clean jab. Sai feints left and tries to get Mina to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. We go past the halfway point of this round. Mina throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Sai. Sai tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. Sai cannot stop the takedown, Mina drove in with too much pace and power. Sai winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Mina pressing onto him. Not liking his options, Mina looks to get a better position over Sai. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Sai tries to sweep Mina, but can't do it. We have one minute of the round remaining. Mina tries to improve his position. He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. Alberto Mina looks very tired out there. Mina blocks Sai as he tries a sweep. Wang Sai doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. The clock runs down as Sai is being smothered against the cage wall by Mina. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

I have to give that round to Mina, but only a 10-9.

Here come the official scores. All three judges score the contest as 29-28.

Making 'Soldier of God' Alberto Mina the winner by unanimous decision!

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Natal (20-5-1) vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki (12-0-2)

Round 1

The fight begins! A right hand misses, allowing Suzuki to counter with a kick to the ribs. Suzuki feints to the right, trying to draw Sapo into throwing a strike. A leg kick misses badly, giving Sapo an opening to score with a series of quick rights. Sapo catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it! Suzuki pulls guard. Sapo begins trying to pass the guard. He passes to side control. We move into the second half of this round. Sapo starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. Suzuki can't stop it and gets mounted. Sapo tries to use his legs to ensnare Suzuki in a triangle choke. Suzuki stops Sapo from applying it. Sapo tries to pound on Suzuki with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Sapo takes the back as Suzuki tries to sweep him! Sapo fires away with punches, and Suzuki is stung by several big shots. There's under a minute left in this round. Sapo increases his control by getting both hooks in. Sapo attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Suzuki doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Suzuki struggles against Sapo but cannot get himself free from the hooks. The time runs out on round one.

That round goes to Sapo, 10-9 on my card.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Sapo sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, down goes Suzuki! He pulls guard though. Sapo pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Suzuki is comfortable holding guard. Using his leg strength to push Sapo back a bit, Suzuki looks to scramble for position. It's a bad choice though, as Sapo seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. Sapo starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. Advancing his position, he gets mount. Sapo unloads with some big elbows, but Suzuki deals with them comfortably. Suzuki tries to get to half guard but can't. Sapo pounds away from the mount, and Suzuki struggles to deal with them. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Sapo unloads with some big punches, but Suzuki deals with them comfortably. Suzuki tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Sapo. Sapo unloads with some big punches, but Suzuki deals with them comfortably. Rafael Natal doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Suzuki tries to sweep Sapo out of mount but can't do it. Sapo tries to lock Suzuki in an armbar. Sapo gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Suzuki has to tap!

Rafael 'Sapo' Natal takes the win by submission!

Welterweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim (18-4-1-1 NC) vs. Mike Pierce (18-8)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. Kim backs away to create some more space. Pierce comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Kim sees the takedown coming and tries to move. The takedown is unsuccessful, Kim avoided Pierce. A speculative left hand from Kim doesn't find a home. Pierce quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. Moving forward, Kim counters a left jab with a sharp body kick. Kim comes in, looking for a quick takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Pierce sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. We go past the halfway point of this round. Pierce is trying to push Kim so that his back is up against the cage. Kim ends up backed against the cage. Kim takes a hard foot stomp. Pierce tries to maintain control, but Kim isn't letting himself get bullied like that. With the cage trapping Kim, Pierce gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Pierce doesn't get the takedown, Kim instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. We're into the final minute of the round. Kim attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Pierce to the ground. Pierce will not go down, he blocks the throw the best efforts of Kim, but does give up his back in the struggle. Pierce tries to get clear of the grapple, but Kim holds him in place. With the cage trapping Pierce, Kim, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down. Pierce tries hard to block it, but Kim isn't going to be denied and eventually gets the takedown. Round one ends as time expires.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kim.

Round 2

There's the bell and round number two begins! Kim throws a feint. Pierce catches a left body kick and goes for a takedown, down goes Kim! He pulls guard though. Pierce smothers Kim with his body by pushing forward and down. Pierce is trying to pass guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Kim brings his legs up and tries to lock Pierce in a triangle choke. Pierce pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. Pierce smothers Kim with his body by pushing forward and down. We are now at the halfway point of the round. The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. Moving in closer, Kim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Pierce sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Kim, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. The clock runs down as Kim is being smothered against the ground by Pierce. Pierce attempts to pass guard. Kim is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Pierce firmly in guard. Grabbing an arm, Kim attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Pierce blocks the triangle attempt. The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pierce.

Round 3

And here we go, round three! Judging from what we heard from his corner, Kim is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. Kim counters an errant left jab with a lightning fast couple of jabs and a left cross. Pierce looks to be trying to close the distance between them. He pulls Kim into a grapple. Mike Pierce doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Pierce is trying to push Kim so that his back is up against the cage. Pierce can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Kim looks to take Pierce down by setting up a judo throw. Pierce stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. Kim smothers Pierce when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. Kim looks to take Pierce down by setting up a judo throw. An outside leg trip sweeps Pierce down to the ground, where he is left on his back pulling guard! Dong Hyun Kim is looking really tired. Kim is trying to pass guard. He can't get free of the guard. Pierce attempts to grab an arm of Kim from the bottom of the guard. Pierce cannot secure the arm. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Kim looks to get past the guard. He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. Pierce tries to ensnare an arm. Kim blocks the attempt, but does get swept over by it, ending under side control. Mike Pierce looks very, very tired. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Pierce fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Kim tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Pierce. Dong Hyun Kim seems to be fighting against exhaustion. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

I think Kim took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

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

Dong Hyun Kim wins by unanimous decision!

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Chan Sung Jung (13-5) vs. (#9) Jeremy Stephens (23-10)

Round 1

The fight begins! Stephens avoids a jab. Stephens avoids a jab. Stephens slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left. Stephens counters a left jab with a couple of nice rights. A left hand misses, allowing Stephens to counter with a stinging leg kick. Jung darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. Jung bobs and weaves. Stephens comes in closer to press the issue. We go past the halfway point of this round. Stephens shoots in, looking for a takedown. Jung tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown doesn't work, Jung saw it coming and got out of range. Stephens counters an errant left jab with a stinging left jab. Stephens looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Stephens grabs Jung and pulls him into a grapple. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Stephens looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. Stephens gets it! Jung manages to pull guard upon impact. Time slips away as Stephens successfully keeps Jung stuck against the ground. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

I have to give that round to Stephens, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

Round two begins! They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Jung bobs and weaves, trying to get Stephens to commit. Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. From the missed strikes they clinch. From the grapple, Stephens tries to pick Jung up on his shoulder for a slam. Jung has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Stephens ends up in guard. Stephens is trying to pass guard. He can't find a way past the guard. Jung attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Stephens pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. We move into the second half of this round. Stephens pounds away from the guard, but Jung isn't troubled by the strikes. Stephens blocks Jung as he tries a sweep from the guard. Stephens smothers Jung with his body by pushing forward and down. Stephens fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. Jung brings his legs up and tries to lock Stephens in a triangle choke. Stephens pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. We have one minute of the round remaining. Stephens smothers Jung with his body by pushing forward and down. Round two ends as time expires.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Stephens.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Jung feints rushing in, but Stephens doesn't fall for it. Jung drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Stephens isn't buying it. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Stephens gets Jung with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. Jung doesn't let Stephens settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. Stephens avoids a jab. Stephens comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jung. Not keen on wrestling Stephens, Jung uses movement to keep out of reach. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Jung misses with an attempted right hook to the body. Time slips away as Stephens doesn't press Jung, allowing him to circle. Stephens comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jung. Jung ends up grappling for supremacy with Stephens. Stephens uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Jung. Chan Sung Jung is looking really tired. Stephens is trying to lock Jung into a Muay Thai clinch. He gets it, and now has Jung in trouble. Jung uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position. We're into the final minute of the round. Jung tries to wriggle free, but Stephens controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. Breathing very hard, Jeremy Stephens is looking ragged. Stephens is trying to push Jung so that his back is up against the cage. He does so, and now has Jung pinned to the cage. Chan Sung Jung seems to be fighting against exhaustion. Jung takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. Unable to get free, Jung is smothered up against the cage for the little that remains of the round. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Stephens.

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

Jeremy Stephens wins by unanimous decision!

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Mike Pyle (27-9-1) vs. (#8) Tyron Woodley (15-2)

Round 1

And here we go! Woodley feints to the right, trying to draw Pyle into throwing a strike. Woodley looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pyle. Pyle seems happy to grapple with Woodley. Woodley is trying to push Pyle so that his back is up against the cage. Woodley achieves it, pinning Pyle to the cage. Woodley hits a knee strike to the thigh. Woodley stomps down on his opponent's foot. Smothered against the cage, Pyle is stuck there, unable to do anything, for roughly sixty seconds. Pyle is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Woodley has over him. This goes on for about thirty seconds. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Woodley tries to dirty box Pyle, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage. With no progress being made, the referee separates them. Woodley is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pyle. Pyle seems happy to grapple with Woodley. Pyle attempts to pick Woodley up for a slam. Woodley defends it well and slips away from his opponent. There's under a minute left in this round. Pyle uses a smart combination to get Woodley to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Woodley sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Pyle down to the ground into a type of turtle position. Rolled over from turtle position Pyle is left caught in side control. Woodley throws a few right hands to the body. The time runs out on round one.

I have to give that round to Woodley, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

We are back underway! A feint sets Woodley up for an inside leg kick, but Pyle evades it. Woodley looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Woodley can't get close enough to grapple, Pyle makes sure to keep out of range. Woodley steps back to avoid a one-two combination. Woodley comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Pyle. They start grappling, Pyle looks happy to engage Woodley at close quarters. Woodley gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. Pyle looks for a trip takedown. The takedown is successful; Woodley seemed happy to take it and pull guard. Woodley tries to sweep Pyle. Woodley sweeps Pyle, and they both scramble back to their feet. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Woodley looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pyle. Pyle sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Woodley is able to defend it. Pyle looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Woodley. Pyle and Woodley get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. Moving in closer, Woodley looks like he may want to wrestle Pyle. Pyle tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Woodley defended it well. Mike Pyle doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Woodley feints to the right, trying to draw Pyle into throwing a strike. We're into the final minute of the round. Woodley looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pyle. Seeing an opportunity, Pyle avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Woodley is equal to it. Moving in closer, Woodley looks like he may want to wrestle Pyle. Pyle tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Woodley defended it well. The time runs out on round two.

Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

That was a very close round, but I think Pyle just about edged it.

Round 3

There's the bell for the start of the round! Pyle moves out of range of a flurry of punches. Woodley comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Pyle. Woodley cannot get close enough to the elusive Pyle to grapple. Mike Pyle looks very, very tired. Tyron Woodley is looking really tired. A visibly tired Woodley is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pyle. Not keen on wrestling Woodley, Pyle uses movement to keep out of reach. Woodley, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Pyle. Pyle keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. Mike Pyle looks exhausted. Woodley circles, looking for an opening. Time slips away as Pyle doesn't press Woodley, allowing him to circle. We go past the halfway point of this round. A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. Pyle circles as he plans his next move. Woodley steps in to put some pressure on. Woodley chooses to move forward and try to take Pyle down. Pyle tries to step away from the takedown. Pyle avoids the takedown attempt. There's under a minute left in this round. Pyle throws out a quick left jab. Woodley seems to be waiting for Pyle to make a move. Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Woodley wants to wrestle Pyle. Pyle finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. Tyron Woodley looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. Using his wrestling skills, Woodley is trying to push Pyle up against the cage. He does so, and now has Pyle pinned to the cage. The time runs out on round three.

I have to give that round to Woodley, but only a 10-9.

Round 4

We are back underway! Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. Pyle covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. Stepping back, Pyle creates a bit of distance. An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. A tired Woodley moves forward, looking for a takedown. Pyle sees the takedown coming and tries to move. Pyle avoids the takedown attempt. Pyle narrowly misses Woodley with a right uppercut. Not letting Pyle settle, Woodley moves in closer. Looking tired, Woodley comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Pyle. Pyle ends up grappling for supremacy with Woodley. Tyron Woodley looks exhausted. We go past the halfway point of this round. Using his wrestling skills, Woodley is trying to push Pyle up against the cage. He does so, and now has Pyle pinned to the cage. Pyle is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. Woodley smothers Pyle up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. We have one minute of the round remaining. Woodley exerts total control, keeping Pyle smothered against the cage until the round ends. Round four ends as time expires. Hopefully we'll get a little more action in the next round, as there certainly wasn't any in this one.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Woodley.

Round 5

And here we go, round five! Pyle tries for a left jab but Woodley moves out of range. A drained-looking Woodley tries to close the distance between them. Pyle tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. A tired Pyle moves forward, looking for a takedown. Woodley not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Pyle to the floor! Pyle pulls guard. Woodley throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Pyle tries to sweep Woodley but doesn't get anywhere. Looking to catch his breath, Woodley is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Pyle attempts to grab an arm of Woodley from the bottom of the guard. A kimura attempt almost catches Woodley, but Pyle eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Pyle tries to get into the mount position. Woodley doesn't allow Pyle to get the mount. Woodley tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. Pyle defends it easily. We have one minute of the round remaining. Pyle looks to roll Woodley slightly and slip behind. He does it, getting behind Woodley. Pyle attempts an armbar. Woodley blocks it. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Pyle 10-9.

The official scores are being reported now. All three judges have scored it 50-45.

Tyron Woodley wins by unanimous decision!

UFC Fight Night: Pyle vs. Woodley

Venue: Olympic Gymnastics Arena

Local: Seoul, South Korea

Attendence: 2,214

Gate: $ 177,120

Critical Rating: Averege

Commercial Rating: Great

Main Event

Welterweight Bout: (#7) Mike Pyle vs. (#8) Tyron Woodley - Tyron Woodley win by Unanimous Decision.

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#4) Chan Sung Jung vs. (#9) Jeremy Stephens - Jeremy Stephens win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Mike Pierce - Dong Hyun Kim win by Unanimous Decision.

Middleweight Bout: Rafael Natal vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki - Rafael Natal win by Submission (Armbar) in 4:04 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Wang Sai vs. Alberto Mina - Alberto Mina win by Unanimous Decision.

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Zorobabel Moreira vs. Piotr Hallmann - Zorobabel Moreira win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:54 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Adriano Martins vs. Yui Chul Nam - Adriano Martins win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Tuerxun Jumabieke vs. Sergio Pettis - Tuerxun Jumabieke win by Split Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Leandro Issa vs. L.C. Davis - Leandro Issa win by Unanimous Decision.

Lightweight Bout: Tae Hyun Bang vs. Elias Silverio - Elias Silverio win by Split Decision.

Featherweight Bout: Mark Eddiva vs. Dan Richardson - Mark Eddiva win by Unanimous Decision.

Bantamweight Bout: Royston Wee vs. Jon Delos Reyes - Royston Wee win by KO (Punch) in 2:34 of Round 3.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Rafael Natal vs. Nobutatsu Suzuki

KO of the Night: Royston Wee

Submission of the Night: Rafael Natal

Post Fight

- Tyron Woodley said she loved fighting in Korea and waits for a TOP 5 in his next fight.

- Mike Pyle said that was not good tonight that was completely dominated.

- Stephens said local fans were respectful and to beat a fighter like Jung will place it among the best again.

- Jung admits that he didn't take training seriously enough, and vows to never make that mistake again.

- Kim said he is delighted to return to winning.

End Post Fight.

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Predictions

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rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2014

The Ultimate Fighter 21: Team Franklin vs. Team Henderson is announced.

Today on UFC Tonight it was announced that Season 21 of The Ultimate Fighter.

The UFC decided that after seasons with local shows like TUF TUF Brazil and China or the competition between countries as TUF : The Nations , this season we have fighters from around the world.

The UFC will use its base at UFC Gym in Las Vegas , which will host its next editions.

In this edition fighters will compete in the Heavyweight Division.

Coaches this season will be two veterans after the fight will retire from MMA , and certainly entered the UFC Hall of Fame , will they...

Rich " Ace " Franklin (29-7-1 NC)

Former UFC Middleweight Champion.

versus...

Dan " Hendo " Henderson (29-12)

UFC 17 Tournament Winner, Former PRIDE Middleweight and Welterweight Champion and Former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion.

The coaches faced off at UFC 93 in 2009 , with a win by split decision to Dan Henderson .

At the end of the season they return to face off in the Light Heavyweight Division .

Check the fighters this season:

Heavyweight

<img src=http://www.rxreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/usaflag_small.gif.jpeg> Anthony Halmilton (12-3) - Hamilton has the kickboxing as their specialty, in April 2014 also faced the participant TUF 21, Mike Heckert at of MFC Heavyweight belt and was defeated by unanimous decision.

<img src=http://www.rxreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/usaflag_small.gif.jpeg> Brandon Cash (9-4) - With a fight in Strikeforce, a defeat to Shane Del Rosario, Cash had his last fight in his win streak broken by former UFC fighter Sean McCourkle. .

<img src=http://www.rxreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/usaflag_small.gif.jpeg> Chris Barnett (8-2) - Although the small record of 8-2, was one of his victories over former UFC champion Tim Sylvia via TKO at MFC in 2014.

<img src=http://foccusempresas.com/img/Brazil-Flag-icon.png> Cristiano Kaminishi (10-2-2 NC) - With all his fights held in Japan, Kaminishi comes first in America to compete in his last fight he won the PRIDE veteran, Mu Bae Choi by split decision in Pancrase.

<img src=http://levelmount.com/web/images/Germany_flag.gif> Dawid Baziak (10-4) -Despite coming from two consecutive defeats, Baziak is considered the best German Heavyweight at the time, in 2014 won Martin Zawada.

<img src=http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/601fa0ebfba06f8ff8b2de9c16dc89fe?s=30> Emiliano Sordi (11-6) - Argentine living in Brazil, Emiliano Sordi has been fighting for some time in the Brazilian circuit with a victory by unanimous decision over former UFC fighter Dion Staring at Jungle Fight in 2014.

<img src=http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/27373ce29846be0a2f5262305b203226?s=30> Guram Gugenishvilli (11-3) - With his training base located in Ukraine, the Georgian, Guram Gugenishvilli fighter in his last fight was a loss to former UFC fighter Pedro Rizzo by Technical Submission.

<img src=http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/006d265a8606dd3c2e3455a9e3fdd102?s=30> Kelvin Fitial (12-8-2-1 NC) - With the booming Asian market in the UFC, Kelvin Fitial wants to highlight Malaysia, with good participation on TUF, in his last fight he lost to former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski by TKO.

<img src=http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/27373ce29846be0a2f5262305b203226?s=30> Levan Razmadze (5-0) - With a solid career in Judo, Razmadze won in 2011 the GP Megaton (Super Heavyweight) of the Japanese DEEP event. In 2012 he made his last fight and defended his title against Ryuta Noji by submission.

<img src=http://www.brandstand.com.au/brandstand/us/img/flag_canada.png> Mike Hackert (7-1) - The Canadian Mark Heckert had a promising start in MMA, and in his last fight won the TUF participant, Chris Barnett and won the Heavyweight belt of MFC.

<img src=http://www.rxreform.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/usaflag_small.gif.jpeg> Nick Gaston (5-2-1 NC) - With his background in boxing, Nick Gaston already KOTC Heavyweight Champion, and had experience fighting in Japan for DREAM.

<img src=http://1.gravatar.com/blavatar/3b0fec88bde4fc30fd3e23e4ccd99f82?s=30> Rogent Lloret (12-5-1-1 NC) - The Top Heavyweight grappler in Spain, Lloret competed in the 2009 ADCC where he lost to eventual winner UFC Fighter Fabricio Werdum, in his last fight in MMA, a victory over veteran Valenjtin Overeem by submission.

<img src=http://en.pif.dn.ua/flags/flag_russia.png> Ruslan Magomedov (8-3) -Competing in the last three fights in the African circuit, the Russian Ruslan Magomedov, suffered a defeat to UFC fighter Ruan Potts, by knockout in 2014. Still on his record a victory over former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez by unanimous decision.

<img src=http://www.banderas-e-himnos.com/images/banderas/bandera-chipre-flagge-button-30x30.gif> Stav Economou (14-3-1) - Based in the UK, Economou was once considered one of the prospects in England, and competed at the biggest events in England as Cage Rage and UCMMA.

<img src=http://www.skgconsultants.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Australia-Flag-icon-e1377417258787.png> Tony Bonello (16-2-1-1 NC) - One of the most experienced of the house, Bonello has fought in several places in the world in his biggest fight against Murilo "Ninja" Rua, he was defeated by TKO in Elite XC in 2008.

<img src=http://www.beltone-hearing.com/~/media/System/Languages/kr.png?mh=30&mw=30> Young Choi (17-8-2) - With most of his fights in Japan, Choi was competing among middleweight, highlighting the struggles against veteran Daijiro Matsui and Shungo Oyama.

rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2014

UFC Update Roster of Fighters.

After the announcement of the new season of The Ultimate Fighter, in UFC Tonight, Dana White made another announcement of new hires for the UFC. Among the names announced are former champions Bellator MMA, Pat Curran, Eduardo Dantas, Alexander Volkov and Vitaly Minakov, and other champions in other events and some prospects in various divisions.

Check out the list announced:

Hirings

LHW - Bobby Rehman (11-1) - Former SC Light Heavyweight Champion

HW - Vitaly Minakov (12-0) - Former Bellator MMA Heavyweight Champion

BW - Giorgio Andrews (9-0) - Former UCMMA Bantamweight Champion

MW - Ramazan Emeev (11-2) - Former M-1 Global Middleweight Champion

WSW - Barb Honchak (9-2) - Former Invicta Flyweight Champion

LW - Musa Khamanaev (13-3) - Former M-1 Global Lightweight Champion

WSW - Ayaka Hamasaki (11-0) - Former JEWEL´S Featherweight and Former

Invicta Strawweight Champion.

WW - Steve Carl (16-3) - Former WSOF Welterweight Champion

HW - Alexander Volkov (19-4) Former Bellator MMA Heavyweight Champion

BW - Eduardo Dantas (15-3) - Former Bellator MMA Bantamweight Champion

FLW - Kiyotaka Shimizu (14-8-3) - Former Pancrase Flyweight Champion

FW - Pat Curran (19-5) - Former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion

WBW - Lauren Murphy (8-1) - Former Invicta Bantamweight Champion

MW - Yushin Okami (29-8)

FLW - Alexis Villa (18-4)

LW - Daniel Weichel (28-8)

FW - Freddy Assuncao (8-1)

LW - Ali Maclean (13-5-1)

WW - Gavin Neil (9-1)

FLW - Gianni Suba (3-0)

WSW - Hanna Sillen (7-1)

FLW - Heikki Tiilika (8-3)

WBW - Hitomi Akano (20-11)

WSW - Jessica Branco (2-0)

WBW - Lina Eklund (5-2)

BW - Longyun Jiang (6-2-1)

MW - Zouhere el Assadi (7-0)

BW - Rodolfo Marques (15-2)

WSW - Valerie Letourneau (6-3)

WBW - Rin Nakai (12-0-1)

LW - Lyle Beerbohm (24-3)

BW - Luis Rafael Laurentino (25-0)

Releases

WBW - Peggy Morgan (2-2) (0-2 in UFC)

FW - Yaotzin Meza (20-12) (1-4 in UFC)

rodrigoviolim · March 11, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC Ranking - February 2015

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rodrigoviolim · March 12, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;">UFC Announces cards in February</div>

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UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera

UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera

Date: February 7, 2015

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Brock Lesnar (6-3) vs. (#5) Brandon Vera (15-7-1 NC)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) B.J. Penn (18-10-2) vs. (#2) Clay Guida (32-14)

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Fabricio Werdum (18-6-1) vs. (#9) Stipe Miocic (11-2)

Lightweight Bout: (#5) Diego Sanchez (26-7) vs. (#12) Edson Barboza (14-2)

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee (18-5) vs. Erick Silva (17-5-1 NC)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick (16-6) vs. Bubba McDaniel (25-7)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (13-5-1 NC) vs. Raphael Davis (13-2)

Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Travis Browne (16-3-1) vs. Shawn Jordan (15-7)

Welterweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou (12-6-1 NC) vs. Bobby Voelker (25-12)

Lightweight Bout: Danny Castillo (16-8) vs. Frank Trevino (11-1)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Jessamyn Duke (3-2-1 NC) vs. Tandi Schaeffer (3-0)

Heavyweight Bout: Jared Rosholt (10-2) vs. Antonio Mendes (18-14)

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UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Miller

UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Miller

Date: February 14, 2015

Venue: Santa Ana Star Center

Local: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Anthony Pettis (17-4) vs. (#15) Jim Miller (24-5-1 NC)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Ryan Bader (16-6) vs. (#8) Anthony Johnson (17-5)

Bantamweight Bout: (#6) Urijah Faber (30-8) vs. Alex Caceres (11-6-1 NC)

Middleweight Bout: (#13) Alan Belcher (20-9) vs. Francis Carmont (23-9)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (16-3) vs. Joe Ellenberger (17-1)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Ryan LaFlare (12-0) vs. Brendan O´Reilly (7-0)

Middleweight Bout: Brad Tavares (13-3) vs. Cezar Ferreira (7-4)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Robert Drysdale (9-0) vs. Poai Suganuma (13-4)

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger (17-9) vs. Ryan Ford (21-4)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#5) Rose Namajunas (3-1) vs. (#8) Jasminka Cive (6-1)

Heavyweight Bout: Brendan Schaub (10-6) vs. Smealinho Rama (7-2)

Featherweight Bout: Matt Grice (15-7) vs. Ramiro Hernandez (14-7)

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UFC on FOX: Jones vs. Cormier

UFC on FOX: Jones vs. Cormier

Date: 21,2015

Venue: HP Pavillion

Local: San Jose, California, USA

Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Jon Jones (20-2) vs. (#4) Daniel Cormier (15-1)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#4) Gray Maynard (13-4-1-1 NC) vs. (#8) Jorge Masvidal (29-8)

Bantamweight Bout: (#1) Raphael Assuncao (22-5) vs. (#5) Michael McDonald (18-4)

Middleweight Bout: (#10) Michael Bisping (24-6) vs. C.B. Dollaway (15-6)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight Bout: Evan Dunham (15-6) vs. Hacran Dias (22-2-1)

Heavyweight Bout: (#14) Ben Rothwell (34-10) vs. Derrick Lewis (12-2-1 NC)

Featherweight Bout: (#14) Ricardo Lamas (13-5) vs. Eddie Yagin (16-7-1)

Lightweight Bout: Myles Jury (13-2) vs. Justin Salas (11-6)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#9) Zoila Gurgel (14-5) vs. (#2) Kyoko Takabayashi (13-4-1)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Kyle Cerminara (4-0) vs. David Oliva (7-2)

Bantamweight Bout: Josh Clopton (7-3-1) vs. Pedro Munhoz (8-0)

Middleweight Bout: Raul Castillo (7-2) vs. Tyler Manawaroa (11-1)

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UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Cerrone

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Cerrone

Date: February 28, 2015

Venue: Olympic Stadium

Local: Moscow, Russia

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#3) Khabib Nurmagomedov (23-1) vs. Donald Cerrone (22-7-1 NC)

Co-Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#9) Rustam Khabilov (19-1) vs. Alan Patrick (14-0)

Welterweight Bout: Colton Smith (6-3) vs. Omari Akhmedov (13-1)

Flyweight Bout: (#3) Ali Bagautinov (14-3) vs. Darrell Montague (14-4)

Welterweight Bout: Adlan Amagov (14-3-1) vs. Dhiego Lima (12-1)

Preliminary Card

Lightweight Bout: Bobby Green (23-6) vs. Rashid Magomedov (18-1)

Welterweight Bout: Seth Baczynski (19-9) vs. Gasan Umalatov (15-3-1)

Middleweight Bout: Alexander Shlemenko (48-8) vs. Luke Zachrich (13-3)

Welterweight Bout: Alexander Yakovlev (22-5-1) vs. Igor Araujo (25-7-1 NC)

Welterweight Bout: Shamil Zavurov (18-2) vs. Borys Mankowski (16-6-1)

Featherweight Bout: Zubaira Tukhugov (16-5) vs. Edmilson Souza (14-4)

Welterweight Bout: Albert Tumenov (13-2) vs. Drew Dober (13-5)

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rodrigoviolim · March 12, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera - Press Conference

- - Dana White confirmed that the winner will face Cain Velasquez.

- Brock Lesnar said he returned to be champion again, and anxious waiting for the rematch against Velasquez.

- Brandon Vera says Lesnar is very strong, but has no technique he has as a fighter.

- Dana White said he did not know what he would do if BJ Penn to earn the right to face Frankie Edgar, it is very difficult to promote a fight in which Penn has lost 3 times.

- Dana White confirmed that if Clay Guida wins, he disputes the belt against Edgar.

- Werdum said he could do if he wins a rematch against Fedor or Dos Santos.

- Miocic said you have to win to stay in the top division.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera

Date: February 7, 2015

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Brock Lesnar (265 lbs) vs. (#5) Brandon Vera (228 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) B.J. Penn (145 lbs) vs. (#2) Clay Guida (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Fabricio Werdum (242 lbs) vs. (#9) Stipe Miocic (236 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#5) Diego Sanchez (155 lbs) vs. (#12) Edson Barboza (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee (170 lbs) vs. Erick Silva (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick (185 lbs) vs. Bubba McDaniel (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs) vs. Raphael Davis (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Shawn Jordan (238 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou (170 lbs) vs. Bobby Voelker (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Danny Castillo (155 lbs) vs. Frank Trevino (155 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Jessamyn Duke (135 lbs) vs. Tandi Schaeffer (135 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Jared Rosholt (259 lbs) vs. Antonio Mendes (210 lbs)

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CageRage · March 12, 2014

UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera

Date: February 7, 2015

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Brock Lesnar (265 lbs) vs. (#5) Brandon Vera (228 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) B.J. Penn (145 lbs) vs. (#2) Clay Guida (145 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Fabricio Werdum (242 lbs) vs. (#9) Stipe Miocic (236 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: (#5) Diego Sanchez (155 lbs) vs. (#12) Edson Barboza (155 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee (170 lbs) vs. Erick Silva (170 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick (185 lbs) vs. Bubba McDaniel (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante (205 lbs) vs. Raphael Davis (205 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Travis Browne (250 lbs) vs. Shawn Jordan (238 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou (170 lbs) vs. Bobby Voelker (170 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Danny Castillo (155 lbs) vs. Frank Trevino (155 lbs)

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Jessamyn Duke (135 lbs) vs. Tandi Schaeffer (135 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Jared Rosholt (259 lbs) vs. Antonio Mendes (210 lbs)

rodrigoviolim · March 12, 2014

<div style="text-align:center;">UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera - Play by Play

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee (18-5) vs. Erick Silva (17-5-1 NC)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A left jab misses and Silva strikes back with a solid left. There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. McGee throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Silva tries to avoid McGee. The takedown is unsuccessful, Silva avoided McGee. McGee drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. Silva counters a wayward left jab with a kick to the inside of the left leg. We move into the second half of this round. McGee bobs and weaves. Silva presses in closer to attack. McGee swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint. Silva chooses to shoot in on McGee. The takedown doesn't work, McGee stuffed it. McGee feints an attack, keeping Silva on his toes. McGee chooses to shoot in on Silva. Silva tries to step away from the takedown. The takedown is unsuccessful, Silva avoided McGee. We have one minute of the round remaining. McGee comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Silva. McGee gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. The time runs out on round one.

I have to give that round to Silva, but only a 10-9.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Silva doesn't get drawn in as McGee feints a kick. McGee throws a feint. McGee comes in, looking for a quick takedown. Silva tries to avoid the takedown. McGee can't get the takedown, Silva was too quick to back away. McGee catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it, into half guard. McGee looks to get past the half guard. Silva comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps McGee in half guard. Silva attempts to secure an arm. McGee blocks it. McGee looks to pass half guard and get side control. He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. Silva attempts to grab an arm of McGee from the bottom of half guard. McGee defends it. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. McGee looks to pass half guard and get side control. Silva keeps his half guard secure. Silva tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. In half guard, McGee begins working to get side control. Silva comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps McGee in half guard. The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of McGee.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! McGee feints left and tries to get Silva to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. Silva uses a feint to get McGee off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. McGee throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. Silva tries to avoid McGee. The takedown is unsuccessful, Silva avoided McGee. An errant jab sets McGee up to counter-strike with a clean left. Silva keeps his cool as McGee throws a feint to the left. McGee throws a feint. McGee uses a smart combination to get Silva to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva attempts to avoid McGee as he shoots in. The takedown doesn't work, Silva saw it coming and got out of range. We go past the halfway point of this round. McGee drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Silva in with a feint. A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. A jab misses and Silva counters with a hard leg kick. Court McGee is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. We're into the final minute of the round. McGee comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Silva. Silva is pulled into a grapple. Silva smothers McGee when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. From the grapple, Silva tries to pick McGee up on his shoulder for a slam. He can't get it though, McGee defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Silva, 10-9.

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

Judge #1 has given 29-28 to Silva.

Judge #2 has scored it 29-28 McGee.

Judge #3 has given 29-28 to Silva.

Making Erick 'Indio' Silva the winner by split decision!

Lightweight Bout: (#5) Diego Sanchez (26-7) vs. (#12) Edson Barboza (14-2)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Barboza to fire back with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross. A jab misses and Barboza counters with a solid left. Barboza avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab. Barboza drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Sanchez in with a feint. Barboza comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Sanchez sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Barboza, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. Sanchez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Sanchez tries to pound on Barboza with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Sanchez blocks Barboza as he tries a sweep from the guard. We pass the halfway mark of this round. In guard, Sanchez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Barboza guessing. Barboza tries to pull Sanchez in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. Sanchez looks to get past the guard. He passes the guard well, gaining side control. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Barboza takes a punishing knee strike to the ribs from under side control! In side control, Sanchez catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Sanchez tries to lock Barboza in an armbar. The armbar is fully applied, but the round ends almost immediately! The time runs out on round one.

I think Sanchez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

Round two begins! There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. Sanchez dives forward, trying to grab a leg! Sanchez can't grab hold of anything, Barboza is too quick. An attempted body kick misses, giving Sanchez the opportunity to counter with a solid left. A left jab misses and Barboza counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. Sanchez steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. Moving in closer, Barboza looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Sanchez drops down and catches the advancing Barboza by surprise with a single leg takedown. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. The clock runs down as Barboza is being smothered against the ground by Sanchez. Sanchez pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Barboza is comfortable holding guard. Barboza tries to ensnare Sanchez in a triangle. Sanchez counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control. Sanchez punches down at Barboza, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Sanchez drives a vicious knee strike to the ribs from side control! We have one minute of the round remaining. Sanchez starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Barboza. He does it, getting behind Barboza. Sanchez increases his control by getting both hooks in. Sanchez attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Barboza gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

The winner, by submission; Diego Sanchez!

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Fabricio Werdum (18-6-1) vs. (#9) Stipe Miocic (11-2)

Round 1

Round one begins! Miocic steps back to avoid a leg kick. Miocic comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Werdum. Werdum is pulled into a grapple. Miocic is looking to muscle Werdum back against the cage. Miocic achieves it, pinning Werdum to the cage. Miocic tries to use some dirty boxing, but Werdum uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. A few short punches to the ribs land, as Werdum fights back. Miocic attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Werdum is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. Werdum catches an unsuspecting Miocic in a standing guillotine! Miocic can't escape the guillotine, it's tight enough that he has to tap!

The winner, by submission; Fabricio Werdum!

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) B.J. Penn (18-10-2) vs. (#2) Clay Guida (32-14)

Round 1

There's the opening bell! A feint sets Guida up for an inside leg kick, but Penn evades it. They come together and throw strikes, both miss. Guida moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. Moving in closer, Guida looks like he may want to wrestle Penn. Penn moves in too, and they start to grapple. Guida is trying to muscle Penn up against the cage. Guida achieves it, pinning Penn to the cage. Penn is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Guida tries to maintain control, but Penn isn't letting himself get bullied like that. We go past the halfway point of this round. Guida tries to throw an elbow, but Penn takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Guida ends up backed against the cage instead. Guida, stuck against the cage, gets blasted with a right hand, but manages to pull Penn in close to stop any more coming in. Penn hits Guida with a short, sharp right uppercut, wobbling him. Penn misses with a foot stomp. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. There's under a minute left in this round. Guida looks to be trying to close the distance between them. Penn seems happy to grapple with Guida. Penn is trying to muscle Guida up against the cage. He does so, and now has Guida pinned to the cage. Penn attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Guida is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. Out of the blue, Guida finds a way to slap on a guillotine, and is able to take Penn down with it! Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Guida, 10-9.

Sitting in his corner, Guida burps.

Round 2

Round two begins! Guida feints left and throws an excellent combination but Penn is just able to cover up in time. Guida comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Penn. He pulls Penn into a grapple. Guida tries to wrestle Penn backward and up against the cage. Guida achieves it, pinning Penn to the cage. Penn is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Guida uses dirty boxing to punish Penn while he is pressed up against the cage. Guida tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Penn who is fighting it. Penn is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. Penn is trapped against the cage and Guida punishes him with some dirty boxing. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Penn takes a sharp stomp to the foot. B.J. Penn is looking really tired. Guida hits a knee strike to the thigh. Guida exerts total control, keeping Penn smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so. The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. We have one minute of the round remaining. Guida comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Penn. Penn sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Guida is able to defend against it. Guida looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Penn. Penn is pulled into a grapple. Guida is trying to muscle Penn up against the cage. Guida manages it, and controls Penn up against the cage. Clay Guida looks very tired out there. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Guida.

Round 3

We are back underway! It sounded like his corner told Penn to go after Guida and look to finish it. Penn feints rushing in, but Guida doesn't fall for it. Guida slips out of the way of a body kick. Guida sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, but Penn is able to block it. B.J. Penn looks very, very tired. Penn drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Guida in with a feint. Penn counters a flurry of punches by hitting a hard kick across the side. Penn comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. Penn is now standing in the pocket. Guida sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, and gets it! Penn pulls guard. We move into the second half of this round. Guida tries to smother Penn but can't keep control long enough. Penn grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Guida into a triangle choke. Guida gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out!

The winner, by submission; B.J. Penn!

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Brock Lesnar (6-3) vs. (#5) Brandon Vera (15-7-1 NC)

Round 1

Round one begins! Lesnar catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it, into half guard. Lesnar pounds away with elbows from half guard, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. Vera tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Lesnar. Lesnar pounds away with elbows from half guard, hitting several big shots. Lesnar attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control. Lesnar hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs! In side control, Lesnar throws a couple of punches designed to keep Vera guessing. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Lesnar begins trying to get himself behind Vera. He does it, getting behind Vera. Lesnar gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. Lesnar pounds away with right hands and Vera is in big trouble! With both hooks in, Lesnar tries to flatten Vera out for the rear naked choke. Vera doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. Vera tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Lesnar attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. Vera doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

I think Lesnar took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

Round 2

There's the bell for the start of the round! Vera feints rushing in, but withdraws. Advancing, Lesnar counters a right jab by using a clean left. A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Lesnar. The takedown is completed, Vera is on his back and pulls half guard. Lesnar unloads with big right hands from half guard, landing several that clearly hurt Vera. Lesnar pounds away with elbow strikes on Vera, but few of the shots lands clean. Vera tries to sweep Lesnar but can't do it. Lesnar looks to pass half guard and get side control. Vera can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Lesnar begins trying to get himself behind Vera. Lesnar takes the back, Vera couldn't stop it. Lesnar successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. Lesnar, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. Vera doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. Brock Lesnar is breathing very hard. Vera attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Lesnar doesn't allow it. With both hooks in, Lesnar tries to flatten Vera out for the rear naked choke. Vera doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. With both hooks in, Lesnar tries to flatten Vera out for the rear naked choke. Vera stops Lesnar from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lesnar.

Round 3

There's the bell and round number three begins! They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. Lesnar counters a one-two combination with a series of hard rights! That last blow may have really hurt Vera, he staggers backward looking dazed! Lesnar tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but just misses. Despite being tired, Lesnar looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Vera. A counter right catches Lesnar above the eye. Vera comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. Vera is in the pocket, ready to attack Lesnar. A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. Brock Lesnar looks very, very tired. Vera uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. We are now at the halfway point of the round. There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. Lesnar sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a sudden huge right cross that knocks Vera on his ass! Lesnar quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Vera! Lesnar pounds away with punches but gets pulled into side control before being able to end the fight. Lesnar stands up and backs off, letting Vera stand up as well. Vera looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Lesnar. Vera is in the pocket, ready to attack Lesnar. We have one minute of the round remaining. Vera dodges a jab, and fires back with a stinging inside leg kick. Brock Lesnar won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. Lesnar goes down hard, and it looks like he may have gotten caught low by accident! He signals that he will be able to continue in a moment. The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime. Moving in closer, Vera looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. Vera is in the pocket, ready to attack Lesnar. Round three ends as time expires.

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lesnar.

Round 4

There's the bell for the start of the round! They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. From the missed strikes they clinch. Using his wrestling skills, Lesnar is trying to push Vera up against the cage. Lesnar does it, Vera is stuck with his back to the cage. Brock Lesnar looks like he is completely out of gas. Unable to break free, Vera is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for over sixty seconds. Lesnar pins Vera up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. Vera takes a hard foot stomp. Lesnar shows great control, keeping Vera pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for a little over a minute. 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. Vera looks to move in and stand in the pocket. Lesnar lets Vera get closer. We have one minute of the round remaining. Vera catches Lesnar with a scything low kick to the front leg. Brandon Vera doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. Lesnar is stung by a sharp inside leg kick. Brock Lesnar is finding it hard to put any weight on his injured leg. Vera uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a flurry of quick punches. Vera lands a crisp jab. The time runs out on round four.

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Vera.

Round 5

And here we go, round five! Lesnar slips out of the way of a leg kick. Vera hits a flurry of quick punches. A tired-looking Vera throws a couple of ragged punches to get Lesnar to cover up, then tries a takedown. Lesnar stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Vera into a clinch. Lesnar looks to get some strikes in, but Vera seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple. Brandon Vera looks very, very tired. Vera is trying to force Lesnar into a Muay Thai clinch. Vera can't get it though, and Lesnar is able to get free. Lesnar gets caught with a sharp kick just above the hip. Lesnar, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Vera. Lesnar can't get close enough to grapple, Vera keeps him away with strikes. We move into the second half of this round. A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Vera to fire back with a crisp jab. Vera counters a left jab by using a solid right. Despite being tired, Vera looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Lesnar. Vera moves into the pocket. Looking tired, Vera comes in closer, attempting to clinch with Lesnar. Lesnar finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. We have one minute of the round remaining. Using the clinch, Vera blasts Lesnar with a powerful knee to the cheek! Lesnar is knocked out!

The winner, by Knock Out; Brandon Vera!

UFC 186: Lesnar vs. Vera

Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Local: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Attendence: 29,192

Gate: $ 5,838,400

PPV: 4,107,509 buys for revenue of $ 24,645,054

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Good

Main Event

Heavyweight Bout: (#3) Brock Lesnar vs. (#5) Brandon Vera - Brandon Vera win by KO (Knee) in 4:37 of Round 5.

Co-Main Event

Featherweight Bout: (#3) B.J. Penn vs. (#2) Clay Guida - B.J. Penn win by Submission (Triangle with Armbar) in 3:04 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: (#2) Fabricio Werdum vs. (#9) Stipe Miocic - Fabricio Werdum win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:34 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: (#5) Diego Sanchez vs. (#12) Edson Barboza - Diego Sanchez win by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:57 of Round 2.

Welterweight Bout: Court McGee vs. Erick Silva - Erick Silva win by Split Decision.

Preliminary Card

Middleweight Bout: Mike Swick vs. Bubba McDaniel - Mike Swick win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:44 of Round 1.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Rafael Cavalcante vs. Raphael Davis - Rafael Cavalcante win by Split Decision.

Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Travis Browne vs. Shawn Jordan - Shawn Jordan win by Unanimous Decision.

Welterweight Bout: Constantinos Philippou vs. Bobby Voelker - Bobby Voelker win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:17 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Danny Castillo vs. Frank Trevino - Danny Castillo win by Unanimous Decision.

Women´s Bantamweight Bout: (#15) Jessamyn Duke vs. Tandi Schaeffer - Jessamyn Duke win by Submission (Americana) in 4:47 of Round 3.

Heavyweight Bout: Jared Rosholt vs. Antonio Mendes - Jared Rosholt win by Unanimous Decision.

Bonus

Fight of the Night: Jessamyn Duke vs. Tandi Schaeffer

KO of the Night: Brandon Vera

Submission of the Night: B.J. Penn

Post Fight

- Dana White confirmed that Brandon Vera will be the next challenger in the heavyweight division, and he behaved as champion by overcoming the hard knocks he suffered.

- About BJ Penn, Dana White has not confirmed it yet as challenging as it does not know if the fans want to see a fight that Penn lost 3 times.

- Vera said Lesnar hits very strong, and it managed to survive and in the latest rounds Lesnar felt tired and went to knock, and it will now prepare to face Velasquez.

- Lesnar said he had many chances to end the fight, but unfortunately did not and that reason they paid dearly.

- BJ Penn said in his first fight in the division with Edgar, he was still not adapted to the weight, and that if they were to fight now would surely totally different.

- Guida said he was fine, he should not have continued on the ground with Penn.

- Sanchez said he hopes to fight for the title shot in the next fight.

End Post Fight.

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rodrigoviolim · March 12, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Miller - Press Conference

- Dana White said he's happy to bring the UFC for the first time to New Mexico, and expects a big event tonight.

- Pettis said he asked to return as fast as possible, and go back against a very good opponent like Jim Miller.

- Miller said Pettis is a great champion and a good win should make it among the best.

- Bader hopes to win again and that will be a fight a wrestler against a striker.

- Johnson said he trained hard wrestling to avoid being taken down.

- Faber said Caceres moves around a lot, but he believes in his knockout power and in their submissions.

- Caceres said Faber is a star, and this will be the most important fight of his career so far.

End of Press Conference.

Weigh In

UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Miller

Date: February 14, 2015

Venue: Santa Ana Star Center

Local: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Anthony Pettis (155 lbs) vs. (#15) Jim Miller (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Ryan Bader (205 lbs) vs. (#8) Anthony Johnson (205 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#6) Urijah Faber (135 lbs) vs. Alex Caceres (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#13) Alan Belcher (185 lbs) vs. Francis Carmont (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Joe Ellenberger (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Ryan LaFlare (170 lbs) vs. Brendan O´Reilly (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Brad Tavares (185 lbs) vs. Cezar Ferreira (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Robert Drysdale (205 lbs) vs. Poai Suganuma (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger (170 lbs) vs. Ryan Ford (170 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#5) Rose Namajunas (115 lbs) vs. (#8) Jasminka Cive (115 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Brendan Schaub (240 lbs) vs. Smealinho Rama (240 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Matt Grice (145 lbs) vs. Ramiro Hernandez (145 lbs)

CageRage · March 12, 2014

UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Miller

Date: February 14, 2015

Venue: Santa Ana Star Center

Local: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

Main Event

Lightweight Bout: (#6) Anthony Pettis (155 lbs) vs. (#15) Jim Miller (155 lbs)

Co-Main Event

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#12) Ryan Bader (205 lbs) vs. (#8) Anthony Johnson (205 lbs)

Bantamweight Bout: (#6) Urijah Faber (135 lbs) vs. Alex Caceres (135 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: (#13) Alan Belcher (185 lbs) vs. Francis Carmont (185 lbs)

Lightweight Bout: Tony Ferguson (155 lbs) vs. Joe Ellenberger (155 lbs)

Preliminary Card

Welterweight Bout: Ryan LaFlare (170 lbs) vs. Brendan O´Reilly (170 lbs)

Middleweight Bout: Brad Tavares (185 lbs) vs. Cezar Ferreira (185 lbs)

Light Heavyweight Bout: Robert Drysdale (205 lbs) vs. Poai Suganuma (205 lbs)

Welterweight Bout: T.J. Waldburger (170 lbs) vs. Ryan Ford (170 lbs)

Women´s Strawweight Bout: (#5) Rose Namajunas (115 lbs) vs. (#8) Jasminka Cive (115 lbs)

Heavyweight Bout: Brendan Schaub (240 lbs) vs. Smealinho Rama (240 lbs)

Featherweight Bout: Matt Grice (145 lbs) vs. Ramiro Hernandez (145 lbs)

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