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Hello friends, I'm back! As some already know I did some UFC dynasties that were successful here in the forum, but now I want to do something not only with the UFC. I want to make a dynasty with all the organizations, with only results.

 

Again I will use the name Sherdog.com, which is the world's largest MMA site, so that whoever accompanies the dynasty feel as if reading the site.

 

How will it work

 

Organizations

 

I chose 2 Companies: UFC and Bellator MMA. Which are the largest companies at the moment and on an international level.

 

These companies will get news more often and play-by-play.

 

The other organizations around the world will only have the results and some news of the cards.

 

Fighters

 

News such as: Marking of fights, Hiring, Retirement, Hiatus, injuries, suspension (Doping and Medical Assistance) and contract renewal.

 

I will follow the same importance of organizations, the more important the fighter, the more news he will.

 

For those who accompany the site know that they do some good stuff and even I intend to reproduce ...

 

I will always be updating when I have time. Most of the time it will be Tuesday and Thursday.

 

I hope you like it and leave your comments, tips and suggestions.

 

Here we go?

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Yes! Welcome back!

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">SHERDOG RANKINGS - MAY 2018</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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Sherdog comes with yet another ranking update of the month. In May we will have fights of great importance in several divisions in the two largest organizations of the moment.</p><p>

Amanda Nunes will defend her women’s bantamweight crown against Raquel Pennington in the UFC 224 main event on May 12 in Rio de Janeiro; surging welterweight Kamaru Usman will lock horns with 2007 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships gold medalist Demian Maia atop UFC Fight Night 129 on May 19 in Santiago, Chile; Rafael Carvalho will put his Bellator MMA middleweight championship on the line against Gegard Mousasi in the Bellator 200 co-headliner on May 25 in London; and the unbeaten Darren Till will take on perennial 170-pound contender Stephen Thompson in the marquee matchup at UFC Fight Night 130 on May 27 in Liverpool, England.</p><p> </p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLHJB9eMSLTkAJRTMId6ScLELj1IF1lgMySza9QV5fE/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">HEAVYWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/14oh-7Z3Eczph9DEtYPsBt1N3DIup0Bz6frqXJZ8J0Cw/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1YStksVJbC1k7LzYaoet8dJ_6sxEupiHYKehsvey4GLY/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">MIDDLEWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNTd6CR8MPM4KT4cfKHV7zirbQ5Yraz3apzFA9ExfI4/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">WELTERWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDU9mGM1hXjSphiiHps0BQKjkZw4RgvErwfFd709US4/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">LIGHTWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1_j5RDPpbhkRQl7O0mkg4bZJ7wlg3KW75RTtfTMLBd6c/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">FEATHERWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/15Ho0bpWa5i-v5PDZMKWMcxmiQeBVGS20ctxo-vbZLvM/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">BANTAMWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1py947CMm22IqRF1meT4lxaXbDJZAu58GNBfsA83empg/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">FLYWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/16ApW3DEg2hUuQgajgyrxj7fyJRKQFi7d25-m5Zy0d_0/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">WOMEN'S FEATHERWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ss_Km25E01_lkHXnle4P-LWQv4rgpDkjh64dLnXOsek/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">WOMEN'S BANTAMWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1RGbYcZbDZuyqpdSvDt0bVPEVW6T6WF7dvMMwHuy4qQs/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT</a></p><p>

<a href="http://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ja3NnwPtsUiBZcaBI38OkGe48eCrXoNFkigDe01K1BI/edit?usp=drivesdk" rel="external nofollow">WOMEN'S STRAWWEIGHT</a></p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Week 1 - May 2018</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Dana White: GSP vs. Nate Diaz, Alexander Gustafsson vs. Luke Rockhold Targeted for UFC 227</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

In Dana White’s perfect world, UFC 227 has a chance to be one of 2018’s biggest events.</p><p> </p><p>

The Aug. 4 card, which takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, has already confirmed a bantamweight title rematch between T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt. However, the pay-per-view portion of the card could be in line for a significant boost in star power, as White revealed on the ”UFC Unfiltered” podcast that the promotion is hoping to book Georges St. Pierre vs. Nate Diaz and Alexander Gustafsson vs. Luke Rockhold for UFC 227.</p><p> </p><p>

One key point of interest: St. Pierre and Diaz would compete at lightweight instead of welterweight. Meanwhile, Gustafsson vs. Rockhold would be at light heavyweight, as Rockhold, the former middleweight champion, has hinted at a move up in weight in recent months.</p><p> </p><p>

“It is true, and they [st. Pierre and Diaz] would fight at 155 pounds,” White said. “There are rumors that we were doing Gustafsson versus Rockhold. That is true, but that is not for the interim title. That’s false.”</p><p> </p><p>

Last week, reports surfaced that Diaz was in talks to make his Octagon return at UFC 227, although no opponent was mentioned. The Stockton, Calif., native hasn’t fought since losing a majority decision to Conor McGregor at UFC 202 in August 2016.</p><p> </p><p>

“We’ve been offering Nate Diaz fights for however long,” White said. “In his contract, and Nick Diaz, I have to give them three fights a year. Per the contract, I need to give them three fights a year. If I fail to give them three fights a year then I have to pay them. I have honored my contract with those guys. They turn down the fights, which extends their contracts. But we are working right now to try to put together a Georges St-Pierre versus Nate Diaz fight.”</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Gunnar Nelson Announces Withdrawal from UFC Fight Night Liverpool Due to Knee Injury</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Gunnar Nelson has been forced to pull out of a proposed welterweight clash with Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 130 due to a knee injury.</p><p> </p><p>

The Iceland native announced his withdrawal Sunday on Facebook. UFC Fight Night 130 takes place on May 27 at Echo Arena in Liverpool, England and is headlined by a 170-pound tilt pitting Stephen Thompson against Darren Till. The promotion has not announced a replacement opponent for Magny.</p><p> </p><p>

Nelson last appeared at UFC Fight Night 113, where he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio on July 16. The 29-year-old SBG Ireland representative owns a 6-3 record in UFC competition.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC is looking for an opponent for Magny, so he can remain on the Liverpool card but nothing official has been announced yet.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Chad Mendes Returns from 2-Year Suspension, Meets Myles Jury at UFC Fight Night Boise</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Chad Mendes has nearly completed his two-year USADA suspension and will return to the Octagon against Myles Jury at UFC Fight Night 133.</p><p> </p><p>

The Las Vegas-based promotion confirmed the featherweight pairing on Monday. The previously reported heavyweight headliner pitting Junior dos Santos against Blagoy Ivanov was also made official, as was a lightweight clash between Paul Felder and James Vick.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC Fight Night 133 takes place at the CenturyLine Arena in Boise, Idaho on July 14.</p><p> </p><p>

Mendes received a two-year sanction in July after testing positive for growth hormone. The Team Alpha Male standout claimed that he never knowingly took performance enhancing drugs and blamed the failed drug test on a skin cream used to treat plaque psoriasis. The 33-year-old last appeared at “The Ultimate Fighter 22” finale, where he suffered first-round knockout loss to Frankie Edgar.</p><p> </p><p>

Jury, meanwhile, is coming off a 2-0 campaign in 2017. The 29-year-old defeated Mike da la Torre via first-round TKO at UFC 210 before outpointing Rick Glenn at UFC 219 this past December.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">UFC UNVEILS LIGHTWEIGHT, FEATHERWEIGHT CAST FOR ‘THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 27: UNDEFEATED</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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The cast for the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter” has been revealed. </p><p> </p><p>

Over the weekend, the UFC announced the 16-man lineup for “TUF 27: Undefeated.” The cast will feature eight lightweights and eight featherweights, all of whom enter the reality show with undefeated records. </p><p> </p><p>

The winner in each weight class will receive a six-figure contract with the UFC.</p><p> </p><p>

The show will be coached by heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and light heavyweight king Daniel Cormier. Miocic will then defend his title against Cormier in the UFC 226 headliner at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 7. </p><p> </p><p>

”The Ultimate Fighter 27” cast: </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Lightweights</span></strong> </p><p>

Thai Clark (7-0) (USA)</p><p>

Joe Giannetti (6-0) (USA)</p><p>

John Gunther (3-0) (USA)</p><p>

Jose Martinez (4-0) (USA)</p><p>

Luis Pena (2-0) (USA)</p><p>

Richie Smullen (3-0) (Ireland)</p><p>

Michael Trizano (6-0) (USA)</p><p>

Allan Zuniga (13-0) (Costa Rica)</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Featherweights</strong></span> </p><p>

Jay Cucciniello (8-0) (England)</p><p>

Tyler Diamond (9-0) (USA)</p><p>

Brad Katona (6-0) (Canada)</p><p>

Bryce Mitchell (9-0) (USA)</p><p>

Suman Mokhtarian (8-0) (Australia)</p><p>

Gregg Dulani Perry (4-0) (USA)</p><p>

Kyler Phillips (5-0) (USA)</p><p>

Ricky Steele (5-0) (USA)</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:18px;">UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 12, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Jeunesse Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Amanda Nunes (15-4) vs. (#4) Raquel Pennington (9-5)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: (#5) Ronaldo Souza (25-5-1 NC) vs. (#6) Kelvin Gastelum (14-3-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Mackenzie Dern (6-0) vs. Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: (#7) John Lineker (30-8) vs. Brian Kelleher(19-8)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (26-13-1 NC) vs. Lyoto Machida (23-8)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Cezar Ferreira (12-6) vs. Karl Roberson (6-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Alexey Oleynik (55-11-1) vs. Junior Albini (14-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Davi Ramos (7-2) vs. Nick Hein (14-2-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (18-5) vs. Sean Strickland (19-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Warlley Alves (11-2) vs. Sultan Aliev (14-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites (27-8) vs. Jack Hermansson (16-4)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Alberto Mina (13-0) vs. Ramazan Emeev (16-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Markus Perez (9-1) vs. Marcelo Guimaraes (9-2-1)</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 12, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: SAP Center</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: San José, California, USA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: (#3 LHW) Ryan Bader (25-4) vs. Muhammad Lawal (21-6-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch (30-7-1-1 NC) vs. Paul Daley (40-15-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Cheick Kongo (27-10-2) vs. Javy Ayala (10-6)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Carrington Banks (7-0) vs. Adam Piccolotti (9-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Aaron Pico (2-1) vs. Cris Williams (3-1)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: James Terry (19-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (13-5)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: A.J. Matthews (9-7) vs. Mike Rhodes (10-5)</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vadim Nemkov (9-2) vs. Jordan Young (8-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Morgan Solis (2-2) vs. Bruna Vargas (2-1)</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:18px;">UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 19, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Movistar Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Santiago, Chile</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: (#8) Demian Maia (25-8) vs. (#10) Kamaru Usman (12-1)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Alexa Grasso (10-1) vs. Tatiana Suarez (5-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jared Cannonier (10-3) vs. Dominick Reyes (8-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee (8-2) vs. Veronica Macedo (5-1-1)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Diego Rivas (7-1) vs. Guido Cannetti (7-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Vicente Luque (12-6-1) vs. Chad Laprise (13-2)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Zak Cummings (21-5) vs. Michel Prazeres (24-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brandon Moreno (14-4) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (18-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Poliana Botelho (6-1) vs. Syuri Kondo (6-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Humberto Bandenay (14-4-1 NC) vs. Gabriel Benitez (20-6)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Enrique Barzola (14-3-1) vs. Brandon Davis (9-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: Enrique Briones (16-7-1) vs. Frankie Saenz (12-5)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Claudio Puelles (7-2) vs. Felipe Silva (8-1)</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Bellator 200: Cro Cop vs. Nelson</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bellator 200: Cro Cop vs. Nelson</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 25, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: SSE Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: London, England</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Mirko Filipovic (36-12-2-1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. (#8) Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4-2 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Phil Davis (18-4-1 NC) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Anastasia Yankova (5-0) vs. Kate Jackson (9-3-1)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Charlie Ward (4-3) vs. Romero Cotton (2-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Featherweight Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (5-2) vs. Amber Leibrock (2-1)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Ion Pascu (17-8) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (19-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: James Thompson (20-17-1 NC) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (11-8)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Luka Jelcic (10-3) vs. Mihail Nica (8-1)</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:18px;">UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 26, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Echo Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Liverpool, England</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: (#4) Stephen Thompson (14-2-1) vs. Darren Till (16-0-1)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Neil Magny (20-6) vs. TBA</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout; Arnold Allen (12-1) vs. Mads Burnell (9-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Elias Theodorou (14-2) vs. Trevor Smith (15-7)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Jason Knight (20-4) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (13-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Daniel Kelly (13-3) vs. Tom Breese (10-1)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Claudio Henrique da Silva (11-1) vs. Nordine Taleb (14-4)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight: Davey Grant (10-3) vs. Manny Bermudez (11-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Bradley Scott (11-5) vs. Salim Touahri (10-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Bantamweight Bout: Gina Mazany (5-1) vs. Lina Lansberg (7-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Darren Stewart (7-3-1 NC) vs. Eric Spicely (10-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight: Gillian Robertson (4-2) vs. TBA</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Week 2 - May 2018</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Brad Tavares vs. Israel Adesanya to Headline ‘The Ultimate Fighter 27’ Finale</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>

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Israel Adesanya will take a major step up in competition when he faces Brad Tavares in the main event of "The Ultimate Fighter 27" finale.</p><p> </p><p>

The promotion announced the matchup on Monday. The “TUF 27” finale takes place at the Pearl Theatre in Las Vegas on July 6 and will also feature the featherweight and lightweight finals from the current season of the reality show.</p><p> </p><p>

Adesanya has kicked off his pro career with 13 consecutive triumphs, including two under the UFC banner. After dispatching Rob Wilkinson via second-round TKO in his Octagon debut at UFC 221, “The Last Stylebender” captured a split verdict over Marvin Vettori in his sophomore outing at UFC on Fox 29. The win over Vetori was the first fight that Adesanya was unable to stop via knockout or technical knockout.</p><p> </p><p>

Tavares enters the matchup on a four-bout winning streak. Most recently, the 30-year-old Hawaiian scored a third-round technical knockout of Krzysztof Jotko at UFC on Fox 29. Tavares has compiled an 11-4 record in the UFC since beginning his tenure with the Las Vegas-based organization in 2011.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Jorge Masvidal Replaces Injured Gunnar Nelson, Meets Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 130</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Jorge Masvidal will replace the injured Gunnar Nelson and face Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 130..</p><p> </p><p>

Multiple outlets confirmed the booking on Tuesday following an initial report from Combate.. Nelson withdrew from the welterweight contest after injuring his knee in training..</p><p> </p><p>

Masvidal, 33, comes from two straight losses to Demian Maia and Stephen Thompson.</p><p> </p><p>

Magny, meanwhile, it comes from a decision victory over Carlos Condit.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Ilima-Lei Macfaralane to Defend Flyweight Title vs. Alejandra Lara in Bellator 201 Headliner</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://www2.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20171103100358_A44I2915.JPG></p><p> </p><p>

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will make her first flyweight title defense against Alejandra Lara in the Bellator 201 main event.</p><p> </p><p>

Promotion officials announced the matchup on Tuesday. Bellator 201 takes place at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, on June 29 and will also include another 125-pound clash between Valerie Letourneau and Bruna Ellen.</p><p> </p><p>

Macfarlane has been victorious in her first seven professional outings, six of which have occurred under the Bellator MMA banner. She claimed the inaugural flyweight belt with a fifth-round submission of Emily Ducote at Bellator 186 on Nov. 3. Four of Macfarlane’s last five wins have come via tapout.</p><p> </p><p>

A native of Medellin, Colombia, Lara made her promotional debut at Bellator 190, where she submitted Lena Ovchynnikova with a rear-naked choke 4:09 into the third round. The 23-year-old owns a 7-1 career mark, with all but one of her victories coming inside the distance.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Lucie Pudilova Replaces Lina Lansberg, Meets Gina Mazani at UFC Fight Night England</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>

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<img src=http://s2.glbimg.com/snW-NSZiKh_FhnvyHMzMxwcr35E=/0x0:689x401/400x233/s.glbimg.com/es/ge/f/original/2016/08/30/lina_lansberg.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

Lucie Pudilova will step in for Lina Lansberg and face Gina Mazani at UFC Fight Night 130 in Liverpool, England..</p><p> </p><p>

Promotion officials confirmed the change on Tuesday. Lansberg withdrew from the matchup has suffered an injury in training.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC Fight Night 130 takes place at Echo Arena on May 27 and is headlined by a welterweight tilt between Stephen Thompson and Darren Till.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p>UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington</p><p> </p><p>

UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington</p><p>

Date: May 12, 2018</p><p>

Venue: Jeunesse Arena</p><p>

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Bantamweight Championship Bout: © <strong>Amanda Nunes (15-4)</strong> vs. (#4) Raquel Pennington (9-5)</p><p> </p><p>

Co-Main Event</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: (#5) Ronaldo Souza (25-5-1 NC) vs. (#6) <strong>Kelvin Gastelum (14-3-1 NC)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: <strong>Mackenzie Dern</strong> (6-0) vs. Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: (#7) <strong>John Lineker (30-8)</strong> vs. Brian Kelleher(19-8)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (26-13-1 NC) vs. <strong>Lyoto Machida (23-8)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Preliminary Card</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Cezar Ferreira (12-6) vs. <strong>Karl Roberson (6-0)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Alexey Oleynik (55-11-1) vs. <strong>Junior Albini (14-3)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: <strong>Davi Ramos (7-2</strong>) vs. Nick Hein (14-2-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (18-5) vs. <strong>Sean Strickland (19-2)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: <strong>Warlley Alves (11-2)</strong> vs. Sultan Aliev (14-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites (27-8) vs. <strong>Jack Hermansson (16-4)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: <strong>Alberto Mina (13-0)</strong> vs. Ramazan Emeev (16-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: <strong>Markus Perez (9-1)</strong> vs. Marcelo Guimaraes (9-2-1)</p><p> </p><p>

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Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo</p><p> </p><p>

Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo</p><p>

Date: May 12, 2018</p><p>

Venue: SAP Center</p><p>

Local: San José, California, USA</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: (#3 LHW) <strong>Ryan Bader (25-4)</strong> vs. Muhammad Lawal (21-6-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Co-Main Event</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch (30-7-1-1 NC) vs. <strong>Paul Daley (40-15-2)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: <strong>Cheick Kongo (27-10-2)</strong> vs. Javy Ayala (10-6)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: <strong>Carrington Banks (7-0)</strong> vs. Adam Piccolotti (9-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: <strong>Aaron Pico (2-1)</strong> vs. Cris Williams (3-1)</p><p> </p><p>

Preliminary Card</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: <strong>James Terry (19-9)</strong> vs. Ricky Rainey (13-5)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: A.J. Matthews (9-7) vs. <strong>Mike Rhodes (10-5)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vadim Nemkov (9-2) vs. <strong>Jordan Young (8-0)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Morgan Solis (2-2) vs. <strong>Bruna Vargas (2-1)</strong></p><p><strong>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated Team Miocic vs. Team Cormier</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://mmasucka.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image001.png></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">EPISODE 1</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

- Dana White meets with the coaches and fighters to choose the teams. </p><p> </p><p>

- Dana White flips the coin, and Team Miocic pick first fighters and Team Cormier gets to choose the first fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">TEAM MIOCIC</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> Lightweight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Michael Trizano (6-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Jose Martinez (4-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Richie Smullen (3-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Thai Clark (7-0)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Featherweight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bryce Mitchell (9-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Ricky Steele (5-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Suman Mokhtarian (8-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Gregg Dulani Perry (4-0)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#FFA500;">TEAM CORMIER</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> Lightweight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Luis Pena (2-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Joe Giannetti (6-0)</p><p> </p><p>

John Gunther (3-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Allan Zuniga (13-0)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Featherweight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Tyler Diamond (9-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Jay Cucciniello (8-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Brad Katona (6-0) </p><p> </p><p>

Kyler Phillips (5-0)</p><p> </p><p>

- After choosing teams, begins the preparation of teams for the first fight this season.</p><p> </p><p>

- Team Cormier has the choice of the first fight, which will be between...</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Lightweight Bout</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Michael Trizano (6-0)</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">Allan Zuniga (13-0)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

Round one begins! We start with a touch of gloves. Trizano comes forward, walking down Zuniga. Trizano moves into the pocket. Trizano connects with a nice jab and then he lands a right hand. The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. Trizano comes forward on the attack. Zuniga fires off a counter jab. Trizano lands a left hand and then he lands a sick right head kick! Zuniga is knocked down by that shot! Trizano knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Zuniga, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Trizano pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Zuniga! The referee pulls Trizano away, stopping the fight! The winner, by TKO; Michael Trizano!</p><p> </p><p>

Official Result: Michael 'The Lone Wolf' Trizano defeats Allan 'Tigre' Zuniga (TKO (Strikes) in 1:28 of round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

- Now let's first featherweight fight this season.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> Featherweight Bout</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Suman Mokhtarian (8-0)</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">Tyler Diamond (9-0)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

The fight begins! Diamond shoots in for a takedown. He has the takedown! Mokhtarian pulls guard. Mokhtarian grabbed a guillotine off the takedown though; Diamond is now the one in trouble! The guillotine is applied, but Diamond stubbornly holds on and does not tap! The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over. The hold is released, Mokhtarian realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. For the moment Diamond is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Diamond throws several small strikes at Mokhtarian, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. Mokhtarian reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Diamond blocks it. Diamond fires off a few punches. Diamond punches down at Mokhtarian, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Mokhtarian tries to sweep Diamond but can't do it. Not giving his opponent any room to work, Diamond keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. Mokhtarian attempts to grab an arm of Diamond from the bottom of the guard. Mokhtarian cannot secure the arm. The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. Diamond shoots in, looking for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Mokhtarian pulls guard. Diamond doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. Mokhtarian tries to ensnare an arm. Diamond fends off Mokhtarian, and doesn't give up an arm. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.</p><p> </p><p>

I think Diamond took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

And here we go, round two! Mokhtarian fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Diamond with a right hook. Mokhtarian throws a punch but Diamond was equal to it. Mokhtarian steps in and grapples with his opponent. Mokhtarian looks to set up a judo throw. Mokhtarian can't get the throw, as Diamond wrestles his way into a dominant position. With control of the clinch, Diamond tries to complete a takedown. Mokhtarian cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. Diamond pounds away on Mokhtarian but doesn't do much damage. Mokhtarian tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. Diamond fires away with punches, but Mokhtarian doesn't take any undue damage. Using an underhook to set it up, Mokhtarian looks to scramble for position. There wasn't enough separation though, Diamond is able to catch him and secure side control. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Diamond throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Mokhtarian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Diamond throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Mokhtarian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. We have one minute of the round remaining. Diamond throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Diamond fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. Mokhtarian tries to move to guard, but Diamond doesn't allow it. The time runs out on round two.</p><p> </p><p>

I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Diamond.</p><p> </p><p>

By my scorecard, Mokhtarian really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

It’s round and we are back underway. Diamond chooses to shoot in on Mokhtarian. He has the takedown! Mokhtarian pulls guard. Diamond left his neck exposed though, and Mokhtarian grabbed a guillotine on the way down! Diamond gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping! Mokhtarian must not have it totally sunk in. Mokhtarian finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt. Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Diamond keeps very tight to Mokhtarian, peppering him with short strikes. Mokhtarian tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Diamond. Diamond doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. Diamond leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mokhtarian. Diamond throws a few right hands to the body. Mokhtarian tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Diamond. We move into the second half of this round. Diamond throws a few relatively weak right hands. Perhaps wary of submissions, Diamond keeps extremely tight to Mokhtarian and peppers him with short punches. Mokhtarian gets the double underhooks in and pulls Diamond close, controlling him well. The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Diamond shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is completed, Mokhtarian is on his back and pulls guard. Diamond throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Not giving his opponent any room to work, Diamond keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. Diamond blocks an attempted sweep. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.</p><p> </p><p>

That round goes to Diamond, 10-9 on my card.</p><p> </p><p>

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

Tyler Diamond wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

Official Result: Tyler Diamond defeats Suman Mokhtarian (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

A victory for each side. Time Cormier takes the choice for the next episode.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington - Press Conference</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=https://www.superlutas.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/AmandaNunes-Reproducao-Twitter-UFC-620x414.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

- Nunes said it is a dream to defend his title in Brazil and that will maintain the belt.</p><p> </p><p>

- Pennington said he has been through a lot of difficulties lately, and winning the title would be a great restart.</p><p> </p><p>

- Jacare said he has a lot of respect for Gastelum and believes that the winner will receive the title shot</p><p> </p><p>

- Gastelum says he respects Jacare Souza a lot, and that he loves coming to fight in Brazil.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Weigh In</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=https://ogimg.infoglobo.com.br/in/21568957-e9d-66c/FT1086A/384/68847039_LAS-VEGAS-NVJULY-07-Amanda-Nunes-of-Brazil-poses-on-the-scale-during-the-UFC-weigh-i.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 12, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Jeunesse Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Amanda Nunes (135 lbs) vs. (#4) Raquel Pennington (135 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: (#5) Ronaldo Souza (185 lbs) vs. (#6) Kelvin Gastelum (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Mackenzie Dern (125 lbs) vs. Amanda Bobby Cooper (125 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: (#7) John Lineker (135 lbs) vs. Brian Kelleher(135 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (185 lbs) vs. Lyoto Machida (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Cezar Ferreira (185 lbs) vs. Karl Roberson (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Alexey Oleynik (55-11-1) vs. Junior Albini (14-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Davi Ramos (155 lbs) vs. Nick Hein (155 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (170 lbs) vs. Sean Strickland (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Warlley Alves (170 lbs) vs. Sultan Aliev (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites (185 lbs) vs. Jack Hermansson (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Alberto Mina (170 lbs) vs. Ramazan Emeev (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Markus Perez (185 lbs) vs. Marcelo Guimaraes (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo - Press Conference</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://www2.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20140615124722_5D3_9889.JPG></p><p> </p><p>

- Bader said it will be a dream come true to be champion in two divisions, and so entered the GP.</p><p> </p><p>

- King Mo said he thinks Bader very limited and that will crush him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

- Jon Fitch stated that he has come to be a strong challenger in the division.</p><p> </p><p>

- Paul Daley said that Fitch does not have a good chin, and that the knockout will be a matter of time.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Weigh In</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=https://www.bjpenn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Ryan-Bader.png></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 12, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: SAP Center</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: San José, California, USA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: (#3 LHW) Ryan Bader (25-4) vs. Muhammad Lawal (21-6-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch (170 lbs) vs. Paul Daley (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Cheick Kongo (27-10-2) vs. Javy Ayala (10-6)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Carrington Banks (155 lbs) vs. Adam Piccolotti (155 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Aaron Pico (145 lbs) vs. Cris Williams (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: James Terry (170 lbs) vs. Ricky Rainey (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: A.J. Matthews (185 lbs) vs. Mike Rhodes (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vadim Nemkov (205 lbs) vs. Jordan Young (205 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Morgan Solis (125 lbs) vs. Bruna Vargas (125 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington - Play by Play</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Main Card</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (26-13-1 NC) vs. Lyoto Machida (23-8)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The main card opens with Vitor 'The Phenom' Belfort taking on Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida.</p><p> </p><p>

Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

Belfort and Machida, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

We are underway! The fighters touch gloves. The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. Both fighters step in to strike. Belfort misses with a big left hand, allowing Machida to counter with a right jab and a kick to the lead leg. Both fighters meet in the center. Machida hits a jab but can't make contact on a left head kick. Belfort misses a jab but hits a left cross. An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. They come together and strike. Belfort scores with a right hook. Machida lands a leg kick. An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. Both fighters meet in the center. Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land. Machida has a left hook blocked. Belfort has a left hand blocked. We go past the halfway point of this round. They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. The two fighters engage. Belfort misses a left hook and gets countered with a left cross. They engage in the center. Belfort misses a left hook and gets countered with a right jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses. They come together and strike. Machida misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a left hand. Belfort tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. The two fighters come forward and engage. Belfort misses with a big left hand, allowing Machida to counter with a right jab and an attempted shot to the body that gets taken on the arm. They engage in the center. Belfort misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right jab and a good left hook. They come together and strike. Machida attempts a body kick but comes up short. Belfort has a left hand taken on the gloves. Round one ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Machida.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! The two fighters come forward and engage. Belfort misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Machida comes in with a right jab and a quick kick to the lead leg. Both fighters meet in the center. Machida slips past a left hook and counters with a right jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. Both fighters move in and engage. Belfort misses a left hook and gets countered with a right hook to the side of the body. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Belfort misses a left hook and gets countered with a low kick to the lead leg. Machida is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. Belfort comes forward. Machida manages a counter jab. Belfort throws a two-punch combo but Machida avoids both. For the first time, Belfort is starting to breathe a little heavier. The two fighters come forward and engage. Belfort misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Machida comes in with a quick right jab and a low kick that can't connect. The two fighters engage. Belfort misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Machida to attack with a kick to the leg. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Belfort limps slightly as he circles. Both fighters meet in the center. Belfort doesn't connect with a brace of jabs but gets a glancing blow with a high kick. Machida lands two jabs and also connects with a quick head kick. A stand-up striking battle is doing Belfort no favours, Machida is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight. Retreating, Belfort looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is very unsteady on his feet! Belfort eats a left head kick! He falls to the ground but is not out! Machida knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Belfort, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! Machida unloads with big left hands, landing several that clearly hurt Belfort. Machida tries to lock Belfort into a kimura. Belfort blocks it. Belfort tries to pull guard on Machida but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Machida attempts an arm triangle. Belfort defends himself well and is in no danger. Machida blocks an attempt to pull guard. The time runs out on round two.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I have to give that round to Machida, but only a 10-9. By my scorecard, Belfort is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

There's the bell and the final round begins! There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. Limping slightly, Belfort is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. The two fighters engage. Belfort misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Machida attacks with a right jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. They engage in the center. Machida slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a right roundhouse kick to the body. They engage in the center. Belfort dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a great left hook. Belfort appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. Both fighters meet in the center. Belfort misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Machida to attack with a spin kick to the body. The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. Machida looks for a trip takedown. The takedown is successful, Belfort pulls guard. In guard, Machida begins working to pass to side control. Machida passes guard, but Belfort was ready and a scramble for position ensues. Machida ends up in side control. In side control, Machida throws a couple of punches designed to keep Belfort guessing. Machida throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Belfort tries to pull guard on Machida but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Machida throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Belfort tries to move to guard, but Machida doesn't allow it. Belfort doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. There's under a minute left in this round. Machida attempts to armbar Belfort from side control. Belfort blocks it. Belfort tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Machida unloads with big lefts, but Belfort covers up well. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> That round goes to Machida, 10-9 on my card. (30-27 Machida)</p><p> </p><p>

The official scores are being reported now.</p><p> </p><p>

All three judges have scored it 30-27. </p><p> </p><p>

So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Lyoto 'The Dragon' Machida!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Lyoto Machida defeats Vitor Belfort by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> Bantamweight Bout: (#7) John Lineker (30-8) vs. Brian Kelleher(19-8)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on, John 'Maos de Pedra' Lineker competes against Brian 'Boom' Kelleher.</p><p> </p><p>

Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

Round one begins! They start with a touch of gloves. Kelleher shoots in for a takedown. Lineker gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Kelleher begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. Lineker allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. The scramble somehow results in Kelleher underneath Lineker in north-south position. Lineker throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power. Kelleher tries to scramble out from underneath Lineker, but is held firmly in place. Kelleher feels Lineker attempt to shift to side control, and uses the opportunity to scoot out and scramble. The scramble results in Kelleher being on his back with Lineker in side control. Lineker unloads with big rights, but Kelleher covers up well. Lineker blocks Kelleher as he tries a transition to guard. Lineker pounds away, but Kelleher isn't troubled by the strikes. Kelleher tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Lineker pounds away on Kelleher but doesn't do much damage. Kelleher tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Lineker fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. Kelleher tries to move to guard, but Lineker doesn't allow it. Lineker throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Lineker blocks an attempt to pull guard. With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. Kelleher chooses to shoot in on Lineker. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Lineker has to pull guard. Kelleher pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. Lineker tries to sweep Kelleher but doesn't get anywhere. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I think Kelleher took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell and round number two begins! Kelleher comes forward, walking down Lineker. Lineker fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. Kelleher throws a one-two, but Lineker was equal to it. Lineker confidently comes in closer. Kelleher may have been setting up to shoot, but Lineker aggressively took the initiative. Lineker throws a punch but Kelleher avoids it. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Kelleher lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Lineker nails a right cross. Kelleher chooses to shoot in on Lineker. Lineker cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. Kelleher fires off a few punches. Lineker tries to sweep Kelleher but doesn't get anywhere. Kelleher looks to get past the guard. He passes guard, but Lineker was ready and immediately starts to scramble. Lineker somehow manages to come out on top of Kelleher in north-south position. Lineker throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power. Scooting free from under Lineker, Kelleher scrambles. Lineker scrambles to his feet, but Kelleher immediately drives him up against the cage. With the cage trapping Lineker, Kelleher looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. Lineker prevents the takedown by grabbing the cage out of desperation! Lineker gets a verbal warning from referee Yves Lavigne for that piece of cheating! Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Kelleher keeps Lineker stuck against the cage. They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. An ugly but effective tactic, Kelleher is pressing Lineker up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. Kelleher tries to keep him up against the cage, but Lineker works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kelleher.</p><p> </p><p>

By my scorecard, Lineker really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

Lineker is quickly back up off his stool, psyched up and looking ready to look for the finish that he now needs.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the final round! Lineker moves in on Kelleher, preparing to throw. A jab is wide from Lineker, but then he catches Kelleher with a crunching right hook. Kelleher chooses to shoot in on Lineker. Lineker gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. That's four takedowns from five attempts. Kelleher pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. Lineker tries to get double underhooks on Kelleher so that he can get some control, but can't get them. For the moment Kelleher is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Lineker tries to sweep Kelleher but doesn't get anywhere. Kelleher fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Kelleher attempts to pass guard. He passes guard but can't secure side control as Lineker starts a scramble for position. Lineker scrambles to his feet, but Kelleher grabs him from behind. Kelleher steps back, giving up back control. We are now at the halfway point of the round. It looked like we were about to see a shot from Kelleher, but Lineker was more aggressive and took the initiative. Lineker hits a left hand, but Kelleher avoids a big right. Kelleher shoots in for a takedown. Lineker gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. That's his fifth successful takedown from six attempts. Kelleher pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. Lineker tries to pull Kelleher in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. For the moment Kelleher is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Lineker tries to sweep Kelleher but can't do it. Kelleher tries to pass the guard. Lineker tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. Kelleher is left turtled up with Lineker behind him. Lineker unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Kelleher. (30-27 Kelleher)</p><p> </p><p>

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.</p><p> </p><p>

All three judges give 29-28. Making Brian 'Boom' Kelleher the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Brian Kelleher defeats John Lineker by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong> Women's Flyweight Bout: Mackenzie Dern (6-0) vs. Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Next up, Mackenzie Dern going up against Amanda 'ABC' Bobby Cooper.</p><p> </p><p>

Steve Mazzagatti will be the referee.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

Round one begins! Cooper throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. Dern moves in fast and shoots on Cooper. The takedown is completed, Cooper is on her back and pulls guard. Dern pounds away, but Cooper calmly deals with them. Dern throws a few relatively weak right hands. Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Dern tries to break the guard apart. Cooper maintains a tight, secure guard. Dern pounds away, but Cooper calmly deals with them. Dern fires off some rights, but Cooper isn't troubled by them. Dern pounds away, but Cooper calmly deals with them. We are now at the halfway point of the round. With no progress being made, referee Steve Mazzagatti brings the fighters back to their feet. There's a takedown attempt from Dern. Cooper cannot stop the takedown and only catches Dern in half guard. That's two takedowns from two attempts. Dern starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. Dern struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. Cooper is defending with tenacity, she is doing everything possible to frustrate Dern with a tight half guard. We have one minute of the round remaining. Dern attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. Dern struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. The time runs out on round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Dern, but only a 10-9. Dern, the heavy favourite, has stamped her authority on the fight in that first round.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! Cooper closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. Dern had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. Cooper throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Dern comes in, looking for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Cooper pulls guard. That's three takedowns from three attempts for Dern. Dern attempts to pass guard. Cooper can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. Dern is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Cooper doesn't let Dern get her leg free, and so half guard remains in place. Dern tries to pass the half guard. Cooper allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow her to try and scramble. The scramble results in Cooper having her back taken! We go past the halfway point of this round. Dern increases her control by getting both hooks in. Dern, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. The rear naked choke is fully applied, Dern has Cooper flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! By submission, the winner is Mackenzie Dern!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Mackenzie Dern defeats Amanda Bobby Cooper by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:23 of round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Co-Main Event</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Middleweight Bout: (#5) Ronaldo Souza (25-5-1 NC) vs. (#6) Kelvin Gastelum (14-3-1 NC)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The co-main event is up next. Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza goes up against Kelvin Gastelum in the UFC Middleweight division.</p><p> </p><p>

The referee is Yves Lavigne.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

And here we go! An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. Gastelum steps forward, looking to strike. Jacare hits two left hands on the counter. Gastelum hits a right hand but misses with a vicious left hand. Gastelum comes forward on the attack. Jacare throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Gastelum feints an attack that leaves Jacare slightly off balance. Gastelum throws a two-punch combo but Jacare avoids both. Gastelum rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. Moving forward constantly, Gastelum is pressuring Jacare. Jacare hits a jab in the exchange. Gastelum throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. A jab is wide from Gastelum, but then he hits Jacare with a left to the side of the ribs. An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. There's a very quick takedown attempt from Jacare. Jacare gets a single leg takedown! Gastelum pulls guard off it. Jacare begins trying to pass the guard. Gastelum comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Jacare in guard. Jacare gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. In guard, Jacare is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Gastelum reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Jacare doesn't let his arm get taken. Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Jacare tries to break the guard apart. Gastelum defends himself well by keeping the guard tight. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Jacare, but only a 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

And here we go, round two! Gastelum comes forward, walking down Jacare. Jacare scores with two counter jabs. Gastelum throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Gastelum comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. Gastelum avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. Gastelum throws a one-two, but Jacare was equal to it. There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. There's a takedown attempt from Jacare, who set it up well. The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Gastelum is left on his back pulling guard. Jacare attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. He passes guard but can't secure side control as Gastelum starts a scramble for position. The scramble sees Gastelum up first, and he is quick to wrestle Jacare up against the cage. Gastelum tries some dirty boxing, but Jacare seizes the chance to create some space and break free. They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. We move into the second half of this round. Gastelum comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Jacare hits a jab in the exchange. Gastelum moves in behind four quick punches, two of them finding a home, but finds nothing but air with a big left. Gastelum comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Jacare fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. Gastelum throws a two-punch combo but Jacare avoids both. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. It looked like we were about to see a shot from Jacare, but Gastelum was more aggressive and took the initiative. A jab hits home from Gastelum and then he catches Jacare with a left hook to the body. Taking a few gulps of breath, Gastelum is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. Jacare shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Gastelum pulls guard. Gastelum hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. Gastelum is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Jacare off of him. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Jacare, but only a 10-9. Gastelum is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

Our last round, round three, begins! Gastelum comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Jacare misses with a left hand in the exchange. A flurry of four punches from Gastelum see two of them land but the following leg kick misses. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. Moving forward constantly, Gastelum is pressuring Jacare. Jacare hit a counter left hand. A jab hits home from Gastelum and then he catches Jacare with a left roundhouse kick to the body. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. Gastelum comes forward, walking down Jacare. Jacare scores with two counter jabs. A jab hits home from Gastelum and then he lands a left hand. Gastelum comes forward on the attack. Jacare throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Gastelum can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Jacare with a left hook. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Gastelum steps forward, looking to strike. Jacare fires off a counter jab. Gastelum lands a right hand and then he hits Jacare with a straight left. Gastelum stalks forward, pressuring Jacare. Jacare manages a counter jab. Gastelum lands a right hand and then he lands a big left hand. Gastelum stalks forward, pressuring Jacare. Jacare hit a counter left hand. A jab hits home from Gastelum and then he lands a left hand. A little fatigue may be creeping in, Gastelum is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. Gastelum comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Jacare hits a jab in the exchange. A one-two from Gastelum fails to land. Both fighters step in to strike. Gastelum is left exposed after a missed left hook to the ribs and gets countered with a great right hook. Gastelum backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Jacare immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! A huge right hand catches Gastelum behind the ear and sends him down! Jacare senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Jacare pounds away, Gastelum is barely able to offer any defence at all! The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! By TKO, the winner is Ronaldo Souza!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Ronaldo Souza defeats Kelvin Gastelum TKO (Strikes) in 4:08 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Main Event</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Amanda Nunes (15-4) vs. (#4) Raquel Pennington (9-5)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

It's time for the main event of the evening! Amanda 'Liones' Nunes battles Raquel 'Rocky' Pennington for the UFC Womens Bantamweight title is on the line.</p><p> </p><p>

Our referee is Yves Lavigne.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

There's the opening bell! Nunes steps forward and a striking exchange begins. Pennington fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. Nunes feints, causing Pennington to move to one side and leave herself wide open. Nunes can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she lands a big right hand. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. Pennington may have been setting up to shoot, but Nunes aggressively took the initiative. Nunes lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Nunes shoots in, looking for a takedown. A great sprawl from Pennington prevents the takedown. Pennington hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. Nunes steps forward, looking to strike. Pennington fires off a counter jab. A jab lands from Nunes but misses when she attempts a big head kick to follow. Nunes comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Pennington fires off a counter jab. A jab lands from Nunes but misses with a low kick. We move into the second half of this round. Pennington throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Nunes takes the chance and grabs Pennington into a clinch. Nunes looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. She sweeps the leg, sending Pennington to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control! Nunes tries to ensnare Pennington in an arm triangle. Pennington defends herself well and is in no danger. Nunes blocks an attempt to pull guard. Nunes throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. We're into the final minute of the round. Nunes keeps Pennington guessing with a few quick strikes. Pennington tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. Nunes tries to pound on Pennington, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. Pennington tries to pull guard on Nunes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. The time runs out on round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Nunes, but only a 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

Most people will expect Nunes to go on and win this fight now that the first round has gone her way. It's hard to see a scenario where Pennington can do enough to take this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! Pennington fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Nunes with a right hook. Nunes sets up a nice takedown attempt. Nunes gets hold of a leg but Pennington remains standing, hopping on the other foot. Nunes drives Pennington up against the cage. Nunes looks to set up a trip takedown. She sweeps the leg, sending Pennington to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control! Nunes throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. Nunes blocks an attempt to pull guard. Nunes fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. Pennington tries to pull guard on Nunes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Pennington takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. Nunes tries to ensnare Pennington in an arm triangle. Pennington defends herself well and is in no danger. Pennington tries to pull guard on Nunes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Nunes tries to get into the mount position. She loses her control momentarily as she tries the mount and a scramble begins. The scramble sees Pennington up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. Nunes smothers Pennington up against the cage. They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. Nunes attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Pennington on the ground. She executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Pennington to the mat where she pulls half guard! Nunes unloads with some right hands, but Pennington deals with them comfortably. Pennington uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. It's a bad choice though, as Nunes seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I think Nunes took that round, 10-9 on my score card. That's Nunes up 20-18 on my scorecard.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

Round three begins! Both fighters come together and strike. Pennington misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Nunes comes in with a solid right hand. Both fighters step in to strike. Nunes scores with a jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. Pennington misses a jab but hits a right hand. Pennington shoots in, looking for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Nunes pulls guard. Time slips away as Pennington successfully keeps Nunes stuck against the ground. Pennington smothers Nunes with her body by pushing forward and down. Pennington throws a few right hands to the body. Pennington fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Pennington gets pulled in tight, stopping her from posturing up or launching any attacks. Pennington throws a few right hands to the body. Nunes looks for an elbow from the bottom, but Pennington leans forward and smothers it. Pennington punches down at Nunes, but they are easily taken on the gloves. There's under a minute left in this round. The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. Both fighters come together and strike. Nunes slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hand. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. The time runs out on round three.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Pennington, but only a 10-9. That's Nunes up 29-28 on my scorecard</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 4</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the round! Nunes steps forward and a striking exchange begins. Pennington manages a counter jab. Nunes comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing two of them, but Pennington dodges a big right head kick follow-up. Pennington shoots in for a takedown. Nunes almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Pennington has hold of one leg. Pennington uses the position to drive Nunes up against the cage. Pennington looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat. The takedown is completed, Nunes is on her back and pulls half guard. Pennington throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. Nunes tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. Pennington pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. Nunes tries to get full guard on Pennington but doesn't get anywhere. Pennington throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. Nunes tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Pennington doesn't allow it. Pennington pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. Nunes skillfully moves to full guard. Pennington throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. Nunes pulls Pennington in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. We have one minute of the round remaining. For the moment Pennington is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Nunes gets the double underhooks in and pulls Pennington close, controlling her well. The time runs out on round four.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I think Pennington took that round, 10-9 on my score card. It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 5</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the final round! Nunes stalks forward, pressuring Pennington. Pennington manages a counter jab. Nunes fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Pennington with a beauty of a straight right. Nunes comes forward. Nunes avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. Nunes can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right cross. Both fighters come together and strike. Pennington hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. Nunes goes to the legs with a low kick. Nunes is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. The two fighters engage. Pennington is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. Nunes lands a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. There's a takedown attempt from Nunes. Pennington sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Nunes down onto her hands and knees. Pennington unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. From the looks of it, Pennington may have hurt her hand quite badly while punching away. If it's a break, that's really going to affect her striking ability dramatically. Pennington fires off some rights, but Nunes isn't troubled by them. Pennington is too slow to stop Nunes getting back up. Pennington is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. Pennington throws a two-punch combo but Nunes avoids both. Nunes is able to grab Pennington. Nunes looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. Nunes uses a superb outside leg trip! The takedown allows Nunes to take the back of Pennington. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Nunes tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Pennington fights off the rear naked choke attempt. Pennington tries to turn over and sweep Nunes but can't do it. Nunes tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Pennington fights off the rear naked choke attempt. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Pennington. (48-47 Pennington)</p><p> </p><p>

Here come the official scores.</p><p>

Nelson Hamilton has given 48-47 to Pennington.</p><p>

Marcos Rosales gives a score of 50-45 in favour of Nunes.</p><p>

Matt Hume: 48-47 Nunes.</p><p> </p><p>

The winner, by split decision, is Amanda 'Liones' Nunes!</p><p> </p><p>

Amanda 'Liones' Nunes makes her third defence of the UFC Womens Bantamweight title.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Amanda Nunes defeats Raquel Pennington by Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 12, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Jeunesse Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</strong></p><p><strong>

Attendence: 6.151</strong></p><p><strong>

Gate: $ 1.270.181</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Bantamweight Championship Bout: © Amanda Nunes (15-4) vs. (#4) Raquel Pennington (9-5) - Amanda Nunes win by Split Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: (#5) Ronaldo Souza (25-5-1 NC) vs. (#6) Kelvin Gastelum (14-3-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Mackenzie Dern (6-0) vs. Amanda Bobby Cooper (3-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: (#7) John Lineker (30-8) vs. Brian Kelleher(19-8)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Vitor Belfort (26-13-1 NC) vs. Lyoto Machida (23-8)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Cezar Ferreira (12-6) vs. Karl Roberson (6-0)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Alexey Oleynik (55-11-1) vs. Junior Albini (14-3)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Davi Ramos (7-2) vs. Nick Hein (14-2-1 NC)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (18-5) vs. Sean Strickland (19-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Warlley Alves (11-2) vs. Sultan Aliev (14-2)</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Thales Leites (27-8) vs. Jack Hermansson (16-4) -</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Alberto Mina (13-0) vs. Ramazan Emeev (16-3) -</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Markus Perez (9-1) vs. Marcelo Guimaraes (9-2-1) -</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Bonus</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Fight of the Night: Ronaldo Souza vs. Kelvin Gastelum</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

KO of the Night: Sean Strickland</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Submission of the Night: Thales Leites</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Post Fight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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White: We still do not know what will be Amanda's next fight ... Maybe Cyborg, there's Ketlen Vieira who's in great shape, let's see ...</p><p> </p><p>

Nunes: I thank the Brazilian fans who supported me during the week! And I look forward to the next fight.</p><p> </p><p>

Jacare Souza: The support of the fans today was incredible and now I hope to play the belt against the winner of Whittaker vs. Romero.</p><p> </p><p>

Machida: Defeating a legend like Belfort is incredible and I have a lot of respect for him. Now I want to face a TOP 5 to try to fight for the title again.</p><p> </p><p>

End Post Fight.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo - Play by Play</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Main Card</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Our first main fight is up next, in which Aaron Pico takes on Cris 'Sunshine' Williams.</p><p> </p><p>

Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Featherweight Bout: Aaron Pico (2-1) vs. Cris Williams (3-1)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

We are underway! The two fighters engage. Williams misses with a big right hand, allowing Pico to counter with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Williams counters a right hand with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. The two fighters engage. Pico goes to the legs with a low kick. Williams scores with a single punch out of a flurry but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. They come together and strike. Williams is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. Pico hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Pico misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hook. Pico moves into the pocket. Pico throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Williams avoids them all. We go past the halfway point of this round. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Pico dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right hand. Pico stalks forward, pressuring Williams. Williams hits a jab in the exchange. Pico lands two left hands, but Williams avoids a big right. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Pico can't catch Williams, whose good head movement allows him to slip away from a two punch combination. Williams throws a two-punch combination and a low kick but Pico sways one way and then the other and ultimately avoids getting hit. Williams struts around the cage like he owns the place. They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. We have one minute of the round remaining. Both fighters move in and engage. Pico is off target with a left jab but scores with a spin kick to the ribs. Williams lands a left jab and a right cross. They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. The two fighters come forward and engage. Williams misses a right hook and gets countered with a right cross. The time runs out on round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pico.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the round! They come together and strike. Williams goes to the body with a left hand. Pico scores with a brace of jabs but is well off target with a head kick. Both fighters come together and strike. Pico counters a right hand with a left jab and a kick to the lead leg. Pico stalks forward, pressuring Williams. Williams hit two counter left hands. Pico misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a spin kick attempt. They come together and strike. Williams misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a spin kick to the body. Both fighters move in and engage. Williams misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a glancing blow with a high kick. Both fighters come together and strike. Pico misses with a big right hand, allowing Williams to counter with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right hook. Covering up, Pico backs off on rubbery legs! He is hurt! A big head kick catches Pico above the ear, down he goes! We go past the halfway point of this round. Williams senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Williams pounds away with right hands and Pico is having trouble doing anything about it! The referee pulls Williams away, stopping the fight! By TKO, the winner is Cris Williams!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Cris Williams defeats Aaron Pico by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Lightweight Bout: Carrington Banks (7-0) vs. Adam Piccolotti (9-2)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on to the next match, in which Carrington 'Jetsetter' Banks fights Adam Piccolotti.</p><p> </p><p>

Our referee is Marc Goddard.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

Round one begins! Banks comes in, looking for a takedown. Piccolotti cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. Not giving his opponent any room to work, Banks keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. Piccolotti drags Banks in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. Perhaps wary of submissions, Banks keeps extremely tight to Piccolotti and peppers him with short punches. Piccolotti tries to catch Banks with a punch, but it is not on target. For the moment Banks is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Banks gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Piccolotti quickly scrambles. There wasn't enough separation though, Banks is able to catch him and secure side control. Banks throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Banks blocks an attempt to pull guard. Banks hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Piccolotti was moving too much. Looking to catch his breath, Banks is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Piccolotti transitions to half guard. In half guard, Banks catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Piccolotti tries to break free and scramble for position, but Banks keeps him trapped. Banks looks to pass half guard and get side control. He passes half guard, but Piccolotti was ready and immediately starts to scramble. The scramble leaves Piccolotti turtled up with Banks behind. Banks fires away with punches, and Piccolotti is stung by several big shots. Banks fires away with punches, and Piccolotti is stung by several big shots. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>That round goes to Banks, 10-9 on my card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell and round number two begins! Banks shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown. Banks drives forward and gets the takedown! Piccolotti couldn't quite stop it. Banks ends up holding a seated Piccolotti around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Banks fires away with punches, but Piccolotti doesn't take any undue damage. Piccolotti hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. Banks pounds away, but Piccolotti isn't troubled by the strikes. Piccolotti hits Banks with a few weak strikes to the back. Banks starts trying to get Piccolotti on his back so that he can gain a better position. He does well, and manages to get side control over Piccolotti. Banks attempts to armbar Piccolotti from side control. Piccolotti defends himself well and is in no danger. Piccolotti brings his legs in to trap Banks in half guard. Banks fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Banks blocks an attempted sweep. Banks throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Piccolotti tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Banks. Banks attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. Piccolotti was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. Banks ends up in guard. Banks throws several small strikes at Piccolotti, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. Piccolotti drags Banks in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. Round two ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Banks. By my scorecard, Piccolotti is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

There's the bell and the final round begins! Banks chooses to shoot in on Piccolotti. He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Piccolotti has to pull guard. Banks begins trying to pass the guard. Piccolotti keeps Banks in guard. Piccolotti tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Banks prevents it. Banks doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. Banks gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. Banks looks to pass guard and get side control. Piccolotti allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. Banks manages to come out on top, holding Piccolotti down from behind with a waist-lock. Banks pounds away, Piccolotti is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! Banks fires away and Piccolotti is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. Banks fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. Banks pounds away on Piccolotti, but few of the shots lands clean. Banks pounds away, but Piccolotti isn't troubled by the strikes. Piccolotti takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control. There's under a minute left in this round. Banks looks for a german suplex, much to the crowd's delight! Piccolotti digs in and doesn't get suplexed. Piccolotti struggles free of the back control of Banks and returns to the center. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Banks. (30-27 Banks)</p><p> </p><p>

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.All three judges score the contest as 30-27. Carrington 'Jetsetter' Banks wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Carrington Banks defeats Adam Piccolotti by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Heavyweight Bout: Cheick Kongo (27-10-2) vs. Javy Ayala (10-6)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on, Cheick Kongo goes up against Javy 'Eye Candy' Ayala.</p><p> </p><p>

Marc Goddard will be the referee.</p><p> </p><p>

There's a big size difference in this fight, Ayala is probably at least 30lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Kongo to try and overcome. Ayala is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

Round one begins! Kongo lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. Kongo lands a left hand and then hits Ayala with a straight right. Kongo stalks forward, pressuring Ayala. Kongo looks to pressure Ayala, stepping into the pocket. Kongo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Ayala with a beauty of a straight right. A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Kongo. Ayala quickly shoots on Kongo. Kongo gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Not giving his opponent any room to work, Ayala keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. Ayala leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Kongo. Time slips away as Ayala successfully keeps Kongo stuck against the ground. We go past the halfway point of this round. In guard, Ayala is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Kongo uses his legs to push Ayala back, and tries to scramble for position. It's a bad choice though, as Ayala seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. Ayala punches down at Kongo, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Ayala blocks Kongo as he tries a transition to guard. We have one minute of the round remaining. Ayala tries to lock Kongo in an arm triangle. Kongo fights off the arm triangle attempt. Ayala blocks an attempt to pull guard. The time runs out on round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Ayala 10-9. There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Ayala to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the round! The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. Kongo forces an exchange of strikes. Ayala throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Two jabs hit home from Kongo and then he lands a big right hand. Kongo comes forward, walking down Ayala. Kongo avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. Kongo hits two left jabs and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. Kongo comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Ayala throws a counter jab but misses. Kongo connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a right cross. Taking a few gulps of breath, Kongo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. Kongo hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. Both fighters step in to strike. Ayala misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. We go past the halfway point of this round. Both fighters come together and strike. Kongo slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a left hook to the body. The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Kongo looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. Two jabs hit home from Kongo and then he hits Ayala with a right to the side of the ribs. The two fighters engage. Kongo slips past a right hook and counters with two jabs that are followed by a right hook. That was the perfect example of how Kongo can use his reach advantage. He picked off Ayala from range and was in no danger himself. A jab is wide from Kongo, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. The time runs out on round two.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I think Kongo took that round, 10-9 on my score card. We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the final round! Both fighters step in to strike. Ayala misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kongo to attack with a left jab and a solid right hand. Seeing that Kongo looks shattered, Ayala easily pulls him into a clinch. Ayala is trying to muscle Kongo up against the cage. Ayala achieves it, pinning Kongo to the cage. Ayala hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. Ayala looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. Kongo, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown. Ayala ends up holding a seated Kongo around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. Ayala starts trying to get Kongo on his back so that he can gain a better position. Kongo gets turned onto his back, and is mounted! Ayala drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Kongo. Ayala unloads with three big elbows, clearly hurting Kongo with at least one. Ayala pounds away with elbow strikes, but Kongo calmly deals with them. Ayala blocks Kongo as he tries to push-off. Ayala fires away with elbows but Kongo doesn't take any undue damage. Kongo tries to turn over and sweep Ayala, but rolls too far and gives up his back! Ayala tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. Kongo tries a roll, but doesn't budge Ayala. Kongo looks very tired out there. Ayala pounds away on Kongo but can't land anything significant. Ayala fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>That round goes to Ayala, 10-9 on my card. (29-28 Ayala)</p><p> </p><p>

The official scores are being reported now.</p><p>

Legend Henn gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Ayala.</p><p>

Jameson Blizzard gives a score of 29-28 in favour of Kongo.</p><p>

Adelaide Byrd scores the contest as 29-28 to Ayala.</p><p> </p><p>

So the winner, by split decision, is Javy 'Eye Candy' Ayala!</p><p> </p><p>

Hometown favourite Ayala has the crowd going wild after that upset victory.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Javy Ayala defeats Cheick Kongo by Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Co-Main Event</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch (30-7-1-1 NC) vs. Paul Daley (40-15-2)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The co-main event is up next. Jon Fitch squares off with Paul 'Semtex' Daley in the Bellator MMA Welterweight division.</p><p> </p><p>

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

The fight begins! Daley deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. Daley lands a jab and then catches Fitch with a right hook. Fitch, backing off, hits two weak left hands. Daley lands a jab and then catches Fitch with a crunching right hook. Daley comes in looking to strike. Stepping in, Daley lands five quick punches and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Fitch had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. Daley fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. Daley was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught! Daley hops on one foot, trying to balance. Fitch tries for a takedown attempt. With Daley not going down, Fitch settles for pushing him up against the cage. Daley, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Fitch is exerting. A minute or so passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. Fitch attempts a trip to put Daley on the ground. An outside leg trip sweeps Daley down to the ground! Daley is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Fitch holding him down. Fitch tries to lock Daley in a choke. Fitch gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out! It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Daley to breathe. The hold is released, Fitch realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. Fitch lies on top of Daley, basically smothering him. Fitch throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. Fitch smothers Daley with his body by pushing forward and down. The clock runs down as Daley is being smothered against the ground by Fitch. The time runs out on round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Daley.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

And here we go, round two! A jab lands from Daley, but Fitch catches the low kick that it set up! Daley hops on one foot, trying to balance. Fitch tries for a takedown attempt. Fitch drives Daley up against the cage. Showing his ability to exert control, Fitch smothers Daley up against the cage. Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. With Daley stuck against the cage, Fitch tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. An outside leg trip sweeps Daley down to the ground! Daley winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Fitch pressing onto him. Fitch tries to ensnare Daley in a guillotine. Daley gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap! The winner, by submission, is Jon Fitch!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Jon Fitch defeats Paul Daley by Submission (Guillotine) in 2:01 of round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Main Event</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Heavyweight Bout: (#3 LHW) Ryan Bader (25-4) vs. Muhammad Lawal (21-6-1 NC)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

It's time for the main event of the evening! Ryan 'Darth' Bader takes on 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal in the Bellator MMA Heavyweight division.</p><p> </p><p>

Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

The fight begins! We start with a touch of gloves. A tentative jab from Bader lands. Lawal throws a punch but Bader avoids it. The two fighters engage. Bader finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Lawal nails a right cross. They come together and strike. Bader finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Lawal scores with a left hook. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Lawal scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. Bader hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Both fighters meet in the center. Bader lands a one-two. Lawal scores with a great right hook. The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Bader hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. Lawal lands a left hook. We go past the halfway point of this round. Bader shoots in hard and fast on Lawal. Lawal gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. Bader begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. He passes to half guard. In half guard, Bader begins working to get side control. Lawal comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bader in half guard. Bader blocks Lawal as he tries a transition to full guard. Bader pounds away but Lawal deals with the blows fairly easily. Lawal tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Bader doesn't allow it. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>Incredibly close round, but Lawal came out just ahead on my score card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

We are back underway! Lawal throws a punch but Bader avoids it. Bader gets hold of Lawal. Bader is aiming to get Lawal into a Muay Thai clinch. Lawal doesn't let himself get caught, and slips out of the grapple. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Lawal misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left hook. Both fighters come together and strike. Bader lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. Lawal connects cleanly with a right hand. Both fighters step in to strike. Lawal misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand. Bader looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Lawal simply took the initiative first. Lawal throws a punch but Bader avoids it. Taking a few gulps of breath, Lawal is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. Bader comes in, looking for a takedown. The takedown is completed, Lawal is on his back and pulls guard. Bader is trying to pass guard. He passes, but only to half guard. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Bader unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. Lawal tries to get full guard on Bader but doesn't get anywhere. Bader is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. Bader struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. Lawal tries to get full guard on Bader but doesn't get anywhere. We're into the final minute of the round. Bader looks to pass half guard and get side control. Half guard proves to be no trouble for Bader, who passes to side control with ease. Bader unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. Round two ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Bader, but only a 10-9. My scorecard now has them level at 19-19.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

Round three begins! They come together and strike. Lawal misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a good right hand. Both fighters meet in the center. Bader doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. Lawal doesn't connect with a right hand. An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. Taking a few gulps of breath, Bader is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Bader misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. The two fighters come forward and engage. Lawal hits a left cross. Bader lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. The two fighters come forward and engage. Lawal slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hand. Bader is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. Bader, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. Using his wrestling skills, Bader is trying to push Lawal up against the cage. Bader can't manage it, Lawal fought it. Bader tries to wrestle Lawal backward and up against the cage. Lawal doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Lawal uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. Lawal can't get the takedown as Bader wrestles his way into a dominant position. Bader is looking to use his wrestling to take Lawal down. He hits a belly-to-belly suplex, Lawal has to pull guard! Bader smothers Lawal with his body by pushing forward and down. Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I think Bader took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (29-28 Bader)</p><p> </p><p>

Here come the official scores.</p><p> </p><p>

All three judges give 29-28.</p><p> </p><p>

Ryan 'Darth' Bader wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Ryan Bader defeats Muhammed Lawal by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>Bellator 199: Bader vs. King Mo</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 12, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: SAP Center</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: San José, California, USA</strong></p><p><strong>

Attendence: 3.691</strong></p><p><strong>

Gate: $ 544.422</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: (#3 LHW) Ryan Bader (25-4) vs. Muhammad Lawal (21-6-1 NC) - Ryan Bader win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch (30-7-1-1 NC) vs. Paul Daley (40-15-2) - Jon Fitch win by Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 2:01 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Cheick Kongo (27-10-2) vs. Javy Ayala (10-6) - Javy Ayala win by Split Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Carrington Banks (7-0) vs. Adam Piccolotti (9-2) - Carrington Banks win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Aaron Pico (2-1) vs. Cris Williams (3-1) - Cris Williams win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: James Terry (19-9) vs. Ricky Rainey (13-5) - Ricky Rainey win by Submission (Kimura) in 1:24 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: A.J. Matthews (9-7) vs. Mike Rhodes (10-5) -A.J. Matthews win by KO (Knee) in 3:08 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Vadim Nemkov (9-2) vs. Jordan Young (8-0) - Jordan Young win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Morgan Solis (2-2) vs. Bruna Vargas (2-1) - Bruna Vargas win by Submission (Armbar) 2:56 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Post Fight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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Bader: King Mo was a tough opponent and I'm happy to advance in the GP.</p><p> </p><p>

Lawal: Maybe I'll try a dip in the middleweight. I'll talk to the team about this possibility.</p><p> </p><p>

Fitch: I was very pleased to debut with a win and hope to soon be able to face the champion.</p><p> </p><p>

Ayala: I have defeated another great opponent and hope to keep facing the best of the division.</p><p> </p><p>

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UFC 224 - 7 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> / 6 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Bellator 199 - 4 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> / 5 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Week 3 - May 2018</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Former Multi Boxing Champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. Signs Multi-Fight Deal with UFC, Expected to Debut in 2018</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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After intense speculation, Floyd Mayweather, has signed a multi-bout contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete inside the Octagon.</p><p> </p><p>

The announcement was made the press conference that UFC held on Wednesday for the announcement. Money is expected to make his debut in 2018.</p><p> </p><p>

Mayweather, is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.</p><p> </p><p>

During the conference, he explained his decision to enter the world of mixed martial arts.</p><p> </p><p>

“I thought about it. I started training in Miami. I plan to fight until the end of the year, probably.”</p><p> </p><p>

With its migration to MMA confirmed, the ex-boxer ensured that not rule out a second confrontation with McGregor - as long as the values are high.</p><p> </p><p>

"I have no way of saying how things are going to be.I'm a number guy.I'm thinking of the numbers.If the numbers for a rematch with McGregor are favorable, we can make it happen.I know that I am the biggest name in MMA.And the second name is Conor McGregor. it's all about entertainment." said the former boxing champion.</p><p> </p><p>

Dana White was very happy with the completion of the deal and said that it is very easy to work with Mayweather.</p><p> </p><p>

“It did not take long to get the values right, that was the quiet part of the deal. Now fans will be able to have the best of boxing if testing in MMA.”</p><p> </p><p>

Asked if she had already planned anything for Mayweather's first fight, Dana left a suspense in the air.</p><p> </p><p>

"We know he does not like easy fights and he has always competed at the highest level. The fans would love to see a fight between him and McGregror, they want it too, more Floyd said he wants to fight at featherweight then, do not know if McGregor is willing to fight at that weight again.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Eddie Alvarez-Dustin Poirier Rematch Official for UFC on Fox 30 Main Event in Calgary</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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After a few weeks of back-and-forth and speculation, the rematch between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier is finally official for the UFC on Fox 30 headliner.</p><p> </p><p>

The Las Vegas-based promotion announced the lightweight pairing on Monday. UFC on Fox 30 takes place on July 28 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and will see former featherweight king Jose Aldo square off against Jeremy Stephens in the co-main event.</p><p> </p><p>

Alvarez and Poirier initially square off at UFC 211. What was already shaping up to be an entertaining battle ended prematurely when Poirier was unable to continue after Alvarez landed an illegal knee. The bout was declared a no contest.</p><p> </p><p>

A former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion, Alvarez last appeared at UFC 218, where he scored a third-round knockout of ex-WSOF titlist Justin Gaethje on Dec. 2. “The Underground King” also owns wins over Rafael dos Anjos, Anthony Pettis and Gilbert Melendez in the Octagon.</p><p> </p><p>

Since his first meeting with Alvarez, Poirier has earned finishes against Pettis at UFC Fight Night 120 last November and over Gaethje at UFC on Fox 29 on April 14. “The Diamond” has lost just once in nine promotional appearances since moving from featherweight to 155 pounds.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Scott Coker: Don’t Be Surprised If You See Another Bellator Tournament Next Year</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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During the Bjorn Rebney regime, Bellator was the home to the “Toughest Tournament in Sports.”</p><p> </p><p>

When Scott Coker took leadership of the California-based organization, he did away with that format in favor of a more traditional schedule. However, Coker has never been one to shy away from putting together a bracket when the opportunity presents itself — just look at the star-studded grand prix he held as president of Strikeforce from 2011-2012.</p><p> </p><p>

That’s why Coker didn’t hesitate to do something similar in Bellator this year, as the organization compiled an interesting bracket filled with big names for its own heavyweight tournament.</p><p> </p><p>

On Saturday, Ryan Bader’s 15-second knockout of Muhammed Lawal in the Bellator 199 headliner marked the conclusion of the opening round of the promotion’s heavyweight grand prix. Nothing is official yet, but Coker said that September will be the target for the semifinal matchups, which will see Chael Sonnen square off with Fedor Emelianenko and Bader lock horns with Matt Mitrione.</p><p> </p><p>

“I’m excited about Fedor fighting Chael Sonnen. That’s gonna be a really fun fight. I think that’s gonna be interesting to see how strategically how Chael and Fedor try to battle each other. Mitrione and Bader, that’s gonna be a fun fight too,” Coker told media at the Bellator 199 post-fight press conference. “I think we’ve got two amazing semifinal fights and I’m looking forward to hosting them in September.”</p><p> </p><p>

Coker seems to be happy with the heavyweight tournament so far, and while Bellator may never go back to its old format, he isn’t ruling out the possibility of holding more brackets down the road.</p><p> </p><p>

“I want to get through the heavyweight tournament first, but I think it’s a great format for us and I believe that there’s a place for tournaments in MMA,” Coker said. “I think this grand prix tournament proves that it’s something worth doing. For us it’s great because it crowns our new heavyweight champion. Don’t be surprised if you see another tournament or so next year.”</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Chad Laprise Injured; UFC Fight Night 129 Bout vs. Vicente Luque Canceled</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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UFC Fight Night 129 is down to 12 bouts after a Chad Laprise injury forced him to withdraw from a proposed welterweight clash against Vicente Luque.</p><p> </p><p>

The Las Vegas-based promotion announced the news on Tuesday night. UFC Fight Night 129 takes place at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile on Saturday and is headlined by a Welterweight tilt between Demian Maia and Kamaru Usman. As a result of the injury, a Welterweight contest between Zak Cummings and Michel Prazeres has been moved from the prelims to the main card.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated Team Miocic vs. Team Cormier</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://mmasucka.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/image001.png></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">EPISODE 2</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

- With a win for each side the competition began with a lot of balance.</p><p> </p><p>

- Team Cormier has won the last fight so he has the choice of the next fight.</p><p> </p><p>

- In the new training on Cormier's team. He brought in his teammate Cain Velasquez to attend.</p><p> </p><p>

- Team Cormier chooses the fight between...</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Lightweight Bout</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Jose Martinez (4-0)</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">John Gunther (3-0)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

We are underway! The fighters touch gloves. They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. Both fighters step in to strike. Martinez is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. Gunther finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Gunther misses with a big right hand, allowing Martinez to counter with a left cross. Martinez shoots in, looking for a takedown. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Gunther pulling guard. Martinez throws some elbows but Gunther deals with the blows fairly easily. Using his leg strength to push Martinez back a bit, Gunther looks to scramble for position. Martinez is too quick though, and grabs side control before Gunther can get up. Martinez punches down at Gunther, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Gunther tries to move to guard, but Martinez doesn't allow it. In side control, Martinez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Gunther guessing. Gunther tries to move to guard, but Martinez doesn't allow it. Martinez tries to lock Gunther in an armbar. Gunther stops Martinez from applying it. Gunther tries to pull guard on Martinez but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. We're into the final minute of the round. Martinez attempts an americana. Gunther defends himself well. Martinez blocks an attempt to pull guard. Martinez pounds away with elbow strikes but Gunther isn't troubled by them. Martinez blocks Gunther as he tries a transition to guard. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Martinez.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

We are back underway! Gunther forces an exchange of strikes. Martinez hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. Gunther throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Gunther moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Martinez into exchanging strikes. Martinez hits a jab in the exchange. Gunther uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. Gunther comes forward. Martinez scores with two counter jabs. A jab lands from Gunther but finds nothing but air with a big right. There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. Gunther moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Martinez into exchanging strikes. Martinez hit two counter left hands. Gunther fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross. Gunther stalks forward, pressuring Martinez. Martinez hit two counter left hands. Gunther lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right. Gunther rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. Gunther comes forward to attack. Martinez hit two counter left hands. Gunther can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right. Moving forward constantly, Gunther is pressuring Martinez. Martinez hit two counter left hands. Gunther can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand. We pass the halfway mark of this round. An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. The two fighters come forward and engage. Gunther misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Martinez to attack with a quick left jab and a right hand. Moving forward constantly, Gunther is pressuring Martinez. Martinez lands a left hand in the exchange. A one-two from Gunther fails to land. Gunther stalks forward, pressuring Martinez. Martinez hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. Gunther hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. For the first time, Gunther is starting to breathe a little heavier. Gunther comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Martinez lands two left hands in the exchange. Gunther throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Shoulders hunched, Gunther studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Martinez. Gunther is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the final round! Gunther comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Martinez hit two counter left hands. Gunther lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. Gunther moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Martinez into exchanging strikes. Martinez hits two left hands on the counter. Gunther throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Both fighters come together and strike. Gunther connects with a left hand. Martinez finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Martinez looks to have been cut under his eye. Gunther forces an exchange of strikes. Martinez manages a counter jab. Gunther can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right. They come together and strike. Gunther lands a left jab and a right cross. Martinez is off-target with a jab but scores with a great right hook. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. We move into the second half of this round. Gunther moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Martinez into exchanging strikes. Martinez hits a jab in the exchange. Gunther throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Both fighters step in to strike. Gunther dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook. Both fighters meet in the center. Gunther connects with a left hand. Martinez lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. We're into the final minute of the round. They engage in the center. Gunther misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a good right hook. Gunther comes forward to attack. Martinez fires off a counter jab. Gunther connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand. With Martinez bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender. We're back underway! Both fighters meet in the center. Gunther hits a left cross. Martinez scores with a left hook. The two fighters engage. Gunther is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. Martinez misses a jab but scores with a great right hook. The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

That round goes to Martinez, 10-9 on my card.</p><p> </p><p>

The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.</p><p> </p><p>

All three judges score the contest as 30-27.</p><p> </p><p>

Jose Martinez Jr. is the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

-Team Miocic wins again at Lightweight.</p><p> </p><p>

- With the victory Team Miocic chooses the next fight that will be between...</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> Featherweight Bout</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Gregg Dulani Perry (4-0)</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">Brad Katona (6-0)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

And here we go! The two fighters touch gloves. Perry comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Katona tries to hit a jab, but misses. Perry can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Katona with a straight right. Perry comes forward, walking down Katona. Katona fires off a counter jab. Perry throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Perry initiates an exchange of strikes. Katona hits two left hands on the counter. Perry connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand. Both fighters come together and strike. Perry slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross. Perry steps forward, looking to strike. Katona manages a counter jab. Perry hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand. Perry moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Katona into exchanging strikes. Katona lands two left hands in the exchange. Perry throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Perry uses a left jab, but Katona avoids a big right. Perry forces an exchange of strikes. Katona hits a jab in the exchange. Perry can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Perry steps forward and a striking exchange begins. Katona scores with two counter jabs. Perry throws a one-two, but Katona was equal to it. Perry stalks forward, pressuring Katona. Katona throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Perry lands a left jab but Katona evades a big right punch. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. There's under a minute left in this round. A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. Perry comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Katona hits two left hands on the counter. Perry lands a left hand and then he hits Katona with a straight right. Katona clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. A jab is wide from Perry, but then he hits a nice straight right. The time runs out on round one.</p><p> </p><p>

That was a close round but I'm giving it to Katona, 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

We are back underway! The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. Perry can't connect with a jab, but then catches Katona with a right hook. Perry connects with a nice jab and then catches Katona with a right hook. The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. Both fighters move in and engage. Katona lands a left hook. Perry lands a one-two. For the first time, Perry is starting to breathe a little heavier. Perry comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Katona scores with two counter jabs. Perry can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. Both fighters step in to strike. Katona misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Perry comes in with a quick kick. Both fighters meet in the center. Katona misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Perry to attack with a jab and a right hook. An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. The two fighters engage. Katona doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. Perry finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Perry lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Perry. According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

Our last round, round three, begins! Perry comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Katona manages a counter jab. A one-two from Perry fails to land. The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. Perry moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Katona into exchanging strikes. Katona lands a left hand in the exchange. Perry throws a two-punch combo but Katona avoids both. Perry moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Katona into exchanging strikes. Katona hit a counter left hand. Perry lands a jab and then he hits Katona with a straight right. Perry steps forward, looking to strike. Katona manages a counter jab. Perry lands a left hand and then he hits Katona with a leg kick. The two fighters engage. Perry slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hook. Perry is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. Perry moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Katona into exchanging strikes. Katona hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. Perry hits a left hand but Katona avoids a big right. We move into the second half of this round. The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. Perry attacks with strikes. Katona misses with a left hand in the exchange. Perry lands a left hand and then he hits Katona with a straight right. Moving around, Katona is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. Perry hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. There's under a minute left in this round. An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. Perry moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Katona into exchanging strikes. Katona hits a jab in the exchange. Perry lands a left jab but Katona avoids a big right. Perry looks very tired out there. Katona may have been setting up to shoot, but Perry aggressively took the initiative. Perry lands a jab and then hits Katona with a straight right. The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.</p><p> </p><p>

That round goes to Perry, 10-9 on my card.</p><p> </p><p>

The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.</p><p> </p><p>

The judges have scored it 29-28 (Judge #1), 30-27 (Judge #2) and 30-27 (Judge #3).</p><p> </p><p>

Dulani '3G' Perry is the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

- Another Team Miocic victory that continues with the choice of fights.</p><p> </p><p>

- Dana White congratulated the two fighters for the very hard fight to judge.</p><p> </p><p>

</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[rodrigoviolim]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman - Press Conference</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://media.ufc.tv/BRAZIL/demian_maia.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

Maia: "Usman is a new generation fighter, complete and tough. I hope I can play my game and finish.</p><p> </p><p>

Usman: "Demian is a legend, and I'm proud to share the octogon with him.</p><p> </p><p>

Grasso: "It's the UFC's first time in this country so I hope the fans will support me tomorrow!</p><p> </p><p>

Suarez: "I was anxious to fight again and I hope to win and get myself in the top 5 of the division.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Weigh In</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://www2.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20140221054139_5D3_1664.JPG></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 19, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Movistar Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Santiago, Chile</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: (#8) Demian Maia (170 lbs) vs. (#10) Kamaru Usman (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Alexa Grasso (115 lbs) vs. Tatiana Suarez (115 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jared Cannonier (205 lbs) vs. Dominick Reyes (205 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee (125 lbs) vs. Veronica Macedo (125 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Diego Rivas (145 lbs) vs. Guido Cannetti (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Zak Cummings (170 lbs) vs. Michel Prazeres (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brandon Moreno (125 lbs) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (125 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Poliana Botelho (115 lbs) vs. Syuri Kondo (115 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Humberto Bandenay (145 lbs) vs. Gabriel Benitez (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Enrique Barzola (145 lbs) vs. Brandon Davis (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: Enrique Briones (135 lbs) vs. Frankie Saenz (135 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Claudio Puelles (155 lbs) vs. Felipe Silva (155 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

</p></div><p></p><p></p>

[Martel123]

<p>UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman</p><p>

Date: May 19, 2018</p><p>

Venue: Movistar Arena</p><p>

Local: Santiago, Chile</p><p> </p><p>

Main Event</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: (#8) Demian Maia (170 lbs) vs. (#10) <strong>Kamaru Usman (170 lbs)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Co-Main Event</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Alexa Grasso (115 lbs) vs. <strong>Tatiana Suarez (115 lbs)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: <strong>Jared Cannonier (205 lbs)</strong> vs. Dominick Reyes (205 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee (125 lbs) vs. <strong>Veronica Macedo (125 lbs)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: <strong>Diego Rivas (145 lbs)</strong> vs. Guido Cannetti (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: <strong>Zak Cummings (170 lbs)</strong> vs. Michel Prazeres (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Preliminary Card</p><p> </p><p>

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brandon Moreno (125 lbs) vs. <strong>Alexandre Pantoja (125 lbs)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: <strong>Polivana Botelho (115 lbs)</strong> vs. Syuri Kondo (115 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: <strong>Humberto Bandenay (145 lbs)</strong> vs. Gabriel Benitez (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Enrique Barzola (145 lbs) vs. <strong>Brandon Davis (145 lbs)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: Enrique Briones (135 lbs) vs. <strong>Frankie Saenz (135 lbs)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Claudio Puelles (155 lbs) vs. Felipe Silva (155 lbs)</p>

[rodrigoviolim]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman - Play by Play</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Main Card</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Welterweight Bout: Zak Cummings (21-5) vs. Michel Prazeres (24-2)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Our first main fight is up next, in which Zak Cummings competes against Michel 'Trator' Prazeres.</p><p> </p><p>

Cummings may have weighed in the same as Prazeres yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.</p><p> </p><p>

The referee is John McCarthy.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

And here we go! The two fighters engage. Prazeres misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Cummings to attack with a right kick to the body. Both fighters meet in the center. Prazeres misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Cummings comes in with a jab and a left hook. Prazeres confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. Prazeres lands a right hand and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Prazeres uses a right jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. Cummings hits a right jab but can't hit a left cross. Prazeres steps in and looks to unleash. Cummings appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Prazeres took the initiative first. Prazeres lands a right hand and then hits Cummings with a straight left. The two fighters come forward and engage. Cummings slips past a left hook and counters with a left cross. As he backs off it becomes clear that Prazeres is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! Cummings grabs the stunned Prazeres in a guillotine choke and drops down to tighten it! A guillotine choke is applied; Prazeres isn't tapping out though! It looks like Prazeres must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. The hold is released, Cummings realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. Prazeres fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. In guard, Prazeres throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cummings guessing. Prazeres leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Cummings. Prazeres throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. Prazeres deflects a couple of punches that Cummings threw from below. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Prazeres begins trying to pass the guard. He passes guard but can't secure side control as Cummings starts a scramble for position. Prazeres ends up in side control. Prazeres tries to lock Cummings into an arm triangle. Cummings defends himself well and is in no danger. Cummings tries to pull guard on Prazeres but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> That was a close round but I'm giving it to Prazeres, 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the round! The two fighters engage. Cummings lands a right jab but can't hit a left cross. Prazeres nails a left cross. Cummings may have been aiming to get in close, but Prazeres aggressively took the initiative. Prazeres comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing three of them, but his big left hand follow-up misses. Prazeres can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Cummings with a beautiful left uppercut! Cummings is knocked down! Prazeres quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Cummings! Prazeres pounds away and Cummings struggles to deal with them. Prazeres attempts a kimura. Cummings doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. Cummings tries to move to guard, but Prazeres doesn't allow it. Prazeres tries to ensnare Cummings in an arm triangle. Cummings stops Prazeres from applying it. Cummings tries to move to guard, but Prazeres doesn't allow it. Prazeres fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Prazeres tries to lock Cummings in an arm triangle. Cummings defends himself well and is in no danger. Prazeres blocks Cummings as he tries a transition to guard. Referee John McCarthy decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. Cummings keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. A jab hits home from Prazeres and then he lands a big left hand. Prazeres moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. Cummings appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Prazeres took the initiative first. Prazeres can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a big left hand. Prazeres is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. There's under a minute left in this round. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Prazeres feints, causing Cummings to move to one side and leave himself wide open. Cummings misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Prazeres attacks with a pair of right jabs that are followed by a left hand that landed cleanly. Cummings backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! Prazeres steps in and tries to finish with a scorching left hand, but Cummings narrowly avoids it. Prazeres steps in and looks to unleash. Prazeres can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. Prazeres can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> Prazeres takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.</p><p> </p><p>

Cummings is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

It's the final round and we are back underway! Both fighters meet in the center. Cummings misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Prazeres to attack with a right jab and a massive left hook to the jaw! Cummings goes down hard, he's out! The winner, by knock out, is Michel 'Trator' Prazeres!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Michel Prazeres defeats Zak Cummings by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:16 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Featherweight Bout: Diego Rivas (7-1) vs. Guido Cannetti (7-3)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Another match is about to begin; Diego 'Pitbull' Rivas going up against Guido 'Ninja' Cannetti.</p><p> </p><p>

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

And here we go! A punch from Rivas fails to land. Cannetti seizes the chance and shoots in on Rivas. A great sprawl from Rivas prevents the takedown. They engage in the center. Cannetti counters a right hand with a pair of jabs that are followed by a good right hook. Rivas throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Both fighters step in to strike. Rivas misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. Cannetti comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Rivas hit a counter left hand. Cannetti lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. Cannetti comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. Cannetti avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. A jab is wide from Cannetti, but then he lands a right hand. We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. Rivas throws a one-two, but Cannetti was equal to it. Cannetti takes the chance and shoots on Rivas. Cannetti can't get past the sprawl of Rivas and has to give up on the takedown. Rivas looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. Cannetti may have been aiming to get in close, but Rivas aggressively took the initiative. Rivas throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. Cannetti steps forward, looking to strike. Rivas fires off a counter jab. Cannetti fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. Cannetti shoots in, looking for a takedown. He has the takedown! Rivas pulls guard. In guard, Cannetti begins working to pass to side control. He eventually passes, but only into half guard. Cannetti pounds away on Rivas, landing a few clean shots but not many. Round one ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cannetti.</p><p> </p><p>

Cannetti, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

And here we go, round two! Rivas confidently comes in closer. Cannetti appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rivas took the initiative first. Rivas throws a quick punch but doesn't land. There's a takedown attempt from Cannetti. Rivas almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Cannetti has hold of one leg. Cannetti uses the position to drive Rivas up against the cage. Cannetti tries to take Rivas down. The takedown is successful, Rivas goes down. Rivas is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Cannetti holding him down. Cannetti pounds away but Rivas deals with the blows fairly easily. Cannetti pounds away, landing several clean blows on Rivas in the process. Cannetti unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Rivas. Cannetti pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. Cannetti unloads with big rights, but Rivas covers up well. Cannetti looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Rivas from a seated position onto his back. Cannetti shows his ground skills and gets full mount! Cannetti tries to lock Rivas in an armbar. Cannetti gets the armbar fully applied and Rivas has to tap out! The winner, by submission; Guido Cannetti!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Guido Cannetti defeats Diego Rivas by Submission (Armbar) in 3:30 of round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Women's Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee (8-2) vs. Veronica Macedo (5-1-1)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on to the next match, in which Veronica Macedo squares off with Andrea 'KGB' Lee.</p><p> </p><p>

Our referee is John McCarthy.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

There's the opening bell! The fighters touch gloves. They come together and strike. Lee hits a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. Macedo scores with a brace of jabs and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. They come together and strike. Lee slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right head kick that doesn't make contact. Both fighters meet in the center. Macedo misses a jab but hits a right hand. Lee lands a left hook. An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. The two fighters engage. Lee slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a quick kick. We are now at the halfway point of the round. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target. Macedo misses a jab and also doesn't get a leg kick. Lee finds her right cross blocked. Shoulders hunched, Macedo studies her opponent, looking for an opportunity. The two fighters come forward and engage. Macedo doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Lee lands a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. Lee comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Macedo hit two counter left hands. A jab lands from Lee but then can't connect with a head kick. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. The two fighters engage. Macedo uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Lee lands a left jab and a right cross. They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. The two fighters come forward and engage. Lee is well off-target with a high kick and that leaves her wide open. Macedo attacks with a left jab and a glancing blow with a right head kick. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> That was a close round but I'm giving it to Lee, 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

And here we go, round two! Macedo initiates an exchange of strikes. Lee hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. Macedo throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. They come together and strike. Macedo misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Lee attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. Both fighters meet in the center. Macedo uses a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Lee finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Both fighters come together and strike. Macedo is off-target with a jab but just about lands a head kick. Lee hits a jab and also nails a right cross. Both fighters come together and strike. Macedo hits a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick. Lee hits a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick. Both fighters step in to strike. Macedo misses a jab but hits a spinning kick to the body. Lee uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. Both fighters move in and engage. Macedo misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a good right hook. A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. Macedo appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lee took the initiative first. Lee can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Lee comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. Macedo throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Lee throws a two-punch combo but Macedo avoids both. The two fighters come forward and engage. Macedo connects with a left hand. Lee scores with a jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. There's under a minute left in this round. Both fighters move in and engage. Macedo lands a left hook. Lee hits a jab and also lands cleanly with a powerful straight right! Macedo is knocked down by that shot! Lee quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Macedo! Lee fires away and Macedo is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! The winner, by TKO, is Andrea 'KGB' Lee!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Andrea Lee defeats Veronica Macedo by TKO (Strikes) in 4:34 of round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Light Heavyweight Bout: Jared Cannonier (10-3) vs. Dominick Reyes (8-0)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on to the next match, in which Jared 'The Kill Gorilla' Cannonier fights Dominick 'The Devastator' Reyes.</p><p> </p><p>

Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

There's the opening bell! The two fighters touch gloves. Both fighters move in and engage. Cannonier finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Reyes lands a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. The two fighters engage. Cannonier hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right cross. Reyes scores with a jab and also nails a right cross. They come together and strike. Reyes hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. Cannonier hits a jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. Both fighters move in and engage. Cannonier goes to the body with a left hand. Reyes uses a pair of left jabs and also scores with a right hook. We go past the halfway point of this round. They engage in the center. Cannonier uses a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. Reyes launches a right head kick that did damage. Cannonier backs off, dazed but alert enough to cover up! Reyes follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now! Cannonier gets floored with a huge right head kick...and is out! Dominick Reyes takes the victory by way of knock out!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Dominick Reyes defeats Jared Cannonier by Knock Out (Head Kick) in 3:04 of round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Co-Main Event</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Women's Strawweight Bout: Alexa Grasso (10-1) vs. Tatiana Suarez (5-0)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The co-main event is up next. Alexa Grasso takes on Tatiana Suarez in the UFC Womens Strawweight division.</p><p> </p><p>

Refereeing this bout will be Steve Mazzagatti.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

The fight begins! They start with a touch of gloves. A jab lands from Suarez, but Grasso evades a big right punch. Grasso gets hold of Suarez without taking too much damage. Grasso is trying to muscle Suarez up against the cage. Grasso can't move Suarez at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. Suarez is looking to muscle Grasso back against the cage. Suarez achieves it, pinning Grasso to the cage. Grasso takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee. Grasso is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. Suarez hits a knee strike to the thigh. Suarez smothers Grasso against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. Grasso is pressed up against the cage and held there. They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. Suarez looks for a foot stomp but Grasso takes the opportunity to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Steve Mazzagatti brings them back to the center. An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. Suarez looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. A one-two from Suarez fails to land. Suarez throws a one-two, but Grasso was equal to it. Suarez throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Suarez connects with a jab, but Grasso dodges a big right head kick follow-up. Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> That round goes to Suarez, 10-9 on my card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the round! A jab is wide from Suarez, but then she catches Grasso with a right hook. Grasso seizes the chance and grabs Suarez into a clinch. Grasso is looking to muscle Suarez back against the cage. Grasso can't move Suarez at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. Grasso gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Suarez uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. Using her wrestling skills, Suarez is trying to push Grasso up against the cage. She does so and now has Grasso pinned to the cage. Grasso gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. Grasso takes a knee strike just above the hip. Suarez has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Grasso to the ground. The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Grasso is left on her back and has to pull half guard. Suarez throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. In half guard, Suarez catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. Looking to catch her breath, Suarez is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. Suarez starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. Grasso fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. The scramble results in Suarez being on her back pulling half guard. Grasso pounds away, but Suarez calmly deals with them. Suarez tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. Grasso pounds away, but Suarez isn't troubled by the strikes. Suarez takes the opportunity to transition from half guard to full guard. Grasso uses a shoulder smash to keep Suarez down. Grasso blocks an attempted sweep. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I have to give that round to Suarez, but only a 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

By my scorecard, Grasso really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

It's the final round and we are back underway! Suarez can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Grasso with a right hook. Grasso gets hold of Suarez. Grasso is trying to push Suarez so that her back is up against the cage. Grasso can't move Suarez at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. Suarez is trying to push Grasso so that her back is up against the cage. Suarez does it, Grasso is stuck with her back to the cage. Suarez tries to use some dirty boxing, but Grasso uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. Grasso takes a knee strike just above the hip. Suarez goes to use some dirty boxing, but Grasso is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. Although pressed against the cage, Grasso still hits a few small punches to the ribs. Grasso gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. Suarez tries to maintain control, but Grasso wrestles her way out of trouble and turns it so that Suarez ends up backed against the cage. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Suarez, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Grasso is exerting. They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. Suarez is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. Suarez can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Grasso with a straight right. Blood is visible on Grasso, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above her eye. Grasso wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. Suarez can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. Grasso gets hold of Suarez without taking too much damage. Grasso tries to wrestle Suarez backward and up against the cage. Suarez doesn't let herself be driven back though. Using her wrestling skills, Suarez is trying to push Grasso up against the cage. Grasso ends up backed against the cage. Suarez tries to throw a knee to the thigh, but Grasso takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Suarez ends up backed against the cage instead. The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I have to give that round to Suarez, but only a 10-9. (30-27 Suarez)</p><p> </p><p>

Here come the official scores.</p><p> </p><p>

The judges give scores of 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27.</p><p> </p><p>

The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tatiana Suarez!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Tatiana Suarez defeats Alexa Grasso by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Main Event</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Welterweight Bout: (#8) Demian Maia (25-8) vs. (#10) Kamaru Usman (12-1)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

It's time for the main event of the evening! Demian Maia goes head to head with 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Kamaru Usman in the UFC Welterweight division.</p><p> </p><p>

John McCarthy is the referee for this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

We are underway! Maia fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a left hand. Usman is able to grab Maia. Usman is looking to muscle Maia back against the cage. Usman manages it and controls Maia up against the cage. Usman tries to smother Maia against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. Maia can't connect with a jab, but then hits Usman with a straight left. Usman shoots in for a takedown. The takedown is successful, Maia pulls guard. Usman keeps Maia guessing with a few quick strikes. Usman doesn't allow Maia to lock him up with double underhooks. Usman throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Maia attempts to lock on a triangle choke. Usman blocks the attempt. The clock runs down as Maia is being smothered against the ground by Usman. Usman fires off a few punches. Maia grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Usman from the bottom of the guard. Usman doesn't let Maia get it. Clearly worried by the submission threat, Usman keeps very tight to Maia and peppers him with short strikes. Maia attempts a triangle choke on Usman from the bottom of the guard. Usman pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. The lack of progress forces referee John McCarthy to stand the fighters back up. Maia steps in and looks to unleash. Usman appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Maia took the initiative first. Maia throws a quick punch but doesn't land. Round one ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I think Usman took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! Maia confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. Maia throws a punch but Usman avoids it. Maia throws a quick punch but doesn't land. Usman moves in fast and clinches with Maia. Using his wrestling skills, Usman is trying to push Maia up against the cage. Usman achieves it, pinning Maia to the cage. Showing his ability to exert control, Usman smothers Maia up against the cage. They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. Showing his ability to exert control, Usman smothers Maia up against the cage. They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. Usman tries a foot stomp, but Maia seizes the chance to create some space and break free. A jab lands from Maia, but misses with a vicious left hand. Usman had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. Maia can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Usman with a straight left. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Maia connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice left hook to the ribs. There's a takedown attempt from Usman, showing great power and speed. The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Maia pulling guard. Usman clings very tight to Maia while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. Maia tries to sweep Usman but can't do it. Usman keeps tight to Maia, peppering him with short strikes. The time is up, and that's the end of round two.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Usman. Usman is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

Round three begins! Maia throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. Usman gets hold of Maia, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. Usman is looking to muscle Maia back against the cage. Usman can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. Maia looks to sweep a leg out from under Usman so as to take him down with a trip. Maia doesn't get the trip, Usman instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Using his wrestling skills, Usman is trying to push Maia up against the cage. He does so and now has Maia pinned to the cage. Usman tries to keep him up against the cage, but Maia works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. Maia closes in on Usman, looking to unleash some strikes. Usman had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. Two jabs hit home from Maia and then he hits a nice straight left. Maia throws a punch but Usman avoids it. Maia is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. Maia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Usman appeared to be going for a takedown, but Maia took the initiative first. Maia lands a right jab, but Usman avoids a big left. Maia throws a two-punch combo but Usman avoids both. Usman seizes the chance and grabs Maia into a clinch. Usman is trying to push Maia so that his back is up against the cage. Maia doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. Maia attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Usman on the ground. It's unsuccessful, Usman maintained a good solid base. Maia looks for a trip takedown. Maia doesn't get the trip, Usman instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. Usman is trying to push Maia so that his back is up against the cage. He does so and now has Maia pinned to the cage. Maia is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. Unable to get free, Maia is smothered up against the cage. They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends. The time is up, and that's the end of round three.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I have to give that round to Usman, but only a 10-9. This is bad for Maia, he's running out of rounds.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 4</strong></p><p>

There's the bell for the start of the round! Usman shoots in hard and fast on Maia. Usman has the takedown! Maia pulls half guard. That's three takedowns from three attempts for Usman. Usman tries to pound on Maia, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. Using an underhook to set it up, Maia looks to scramble for position. Usman seizes the opportunity, Maia was too slow and gets caught in side control. Usman throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Usman fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. Usman throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. Usman blocks Maia as he tries a transition to guard. Usman fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Usman blocks an attempt to pull guard. Usman fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Usman blocks Maia as he tries a transition to guard. With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. Maia is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. Usman is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. Shoulders hunched, Maia studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. Maia throws a two-punch combo but Usman avoids both. Usman gets hold of Maia, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. We're into the final minute of the round. Usman is trying to push Maia so that his back is up against the cage. He does so and now has Maia pinned to the cage. Usman shows his grappling ability by trapping Maia up against the cage. The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. The time runs out on round four.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I have to give that round to Usman, but only a 10-9. </p><p> </p><p>

Maia is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 5</strong></p><p>

And here we go, one last round! Usman sets up a nice takedown attempt. Maia cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. Usman begins trying to pass the guard. Maia was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. The scramble leaves Maia on his back pulling guard. Usman clings very tight to Maia while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. Maia tries to ensnare an arm. Usman defends it. Breathing very hard, Maia is looking ragged. Usman lies on top of Maia, basically smothering him. Usman looks to get past the guard. He passes guard, but Maia was ready and immediately starts to scramble. Usman is up first and quickly grabs Maia, pushing him up against the cage. Usman presses Maia into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. Maia is pressed up against the cage and held there. They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Usman is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. We're into the final minute of the round. Up close, they start wrestling. Usman works his way to a dominant position. Usman has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Maia to the ground. A sweep of the legs is successful, Maia has to pull half guard. Usman fires off some rights, but Maia isn't troubled by them. Usman blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I think Usman took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (50-45 Usman)</p><p> </p><p>

Here come the official scores.</p><p> </p><p>

ALL three judges give scores of 50-45.</p><p> </p><p>

The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Kamaru Usman!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Kamaru Usman defeats Demian Maia by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong>UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 19, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: Movistar Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: Santiago, Chile</strong></p><p><strong>

Attendence: 2.020</strong></p><p><strong>

Gate: $ 311.080</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: (#8) Demian Maia (25-8) vs. (#10) Kamaru Usman (12-1) - Kamaru Usman win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Alexa Grasso (10-1) vs. Tatiana Suarez (5-0) - Tatiana Suarez win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: Jared Cannonier (10-3) vs. Dominick Reyes (8-0) - Dominick Reyes win by KO (Head Kick) in 3:04 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Andrea Lee (8-2) vs. Veronica Macedo (5-1-1) - Andrea Lee win by TKO (Strikes) in 4:34 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Diego Rivas (7-1) vs. Guido Cannetti (7-3) - Guido Cannetti win by Submission (Armbar) in 3:30 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Zak Cummings (21-5) vs. Michel Prazeres (24-2) - Michel Prazeres win by KO (Punch) in 0:16 of Round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Flyweight Bout: (#9) Brandon Moreno (14-4) vs. Alexandre Pantoja (18-3) - Alexandre Pantoja win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Strawweight Bout: Poliana Botelho (6-1) vs. Syuri Kondo (6-0) - Syuri Kondo win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Humberto Bandenay (14-4-1 NC) vs. Gabriel Benitez (20-6) - Gabriel Benitez win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:22 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

Featherweight Bout: Enrique Barzola (14-3-1) vs. Brandon Davis (9-3) - Brandon Davis win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Bantamweight Bout: Enrique Briones (16-7-1) vs. Frankie Saenz (12-5) - Frankie Saenz win by Submission (North South Choke) in 1:40 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Claudio Puelles (7-2) vs. Felipe Silva (8-1) - Felipe Silva win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:40 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Bonus</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Fight of the Night: Felipe Silva vs. Claudio Puelles</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

KO of the Night: Dominick Reyes</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Submission of the Night: Guido Cannetti</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Post Fight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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Usman: "With Dos Anjos out, I expect to face Colby Colvington for the interim title."</p><p> </p><p>

Maia: "Unfortunately I did not get the result. Usman is a great fighter and deserves respect. "</p><p> </p><p>

Suarez: "I want to face a top 10 in the next fight.</p><p> </p><p>

Reyes: "I'm happy with my performance and the knockout bonus."</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Week 4 - May 2018</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>The 'Iceman’ Cometh: UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell announces comeback</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Ultimate Fighting Championship hall of famer and former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell announced to Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” that he is indeed coming out of retirement. </p><p> </p><p>

While it seems everything is still early in the planning stages, the 48-year-old is targeting a trilogy fight against long-time rival Tito Ortiz. While Liddell and Ortiz are UFC veterans, the chances of them fighting inside the Octagon are slim to none. Liddell is however confident that the fight will take place with Oscar de la Hoya’s new mixed martial arts promotion and could even be the part of the first ever event under that umbrella. </p><p> </p><p>

“I will fight again,” Liddell declared. </p><p> </p><p>

“It’s a real thing. They’re working on it.” </p><p> </p><p>

While the deal hasn’t been finalized, Liddell is targeting a November fight for his return, which will be just before his 49th birthday. The location of the fight will likely be in either Las Vegas or California. </p><p> </p><p>

Fight fans believed “The Iceman” was only coming out of retirement for a chance to beat up Ortiz for a third time, but Liddell confirmed he’s fighting with or without the 43 year-old Ortiz. </p><p> </p><p>

“It does not hinge on Tito’s participation,” Liddell said.</p><p> </p><p>

Liddell said he plans on making some defensive adjustments to his game for his comeback and will try to avoid his old style of standing in the pocket and exchanging. While this may not be the news fans of “The Iceman” want to hear, he did promise he’ll still be the same heavy hitting guy he was before.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Mirko Cro Cop doesn’t expect Fedor Emelianenko rematch to ever happen</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Few could have predicted back in 2005 when Mirko Filipovic and Fedor Emelianenko collided in the biggest heavyweight fight in MMA history that both men would still be going strong 13 years later, nonetheless still fighting under the same umbrella.</p><p> </p><p>

While each man has faced his fair share of false retirements in the years since their clash, the 43-year-old “Cro Cop” and 41-year-old Emelianenko have remarkably combined to win 14 of their last 15 fights.Both are also currently alive in Bellator's Heavyweight Grand Prix, with Emelianenko readying for a semifinal matchup against Chael Sonnen and “Cro Cop” set to rematch Roy Nelson at Bellator 200 for the right to become the first alternate into the bracket — all of which meansthere is a conceivable scenario in which a long-discussed Emelianenko vs. Filipovic rematch could actually take place under the Bellator banner.</p><p> </p><p>

Such a matchup would be a nostalgic blast to the past for fight fans who remember the madness that surrounded their legendary first meeting at Pride Final Conflict 2005, which Emelianenko won via unanimous decision.</p><p> </p><p>

But more than a decade removed from that magical night at Saitama Super Arena, Filipovic thinks the time may have passed to write a second chapter in his rivalry with Emelianenko.</p><p> </p><p>

“People are asking me all the time about that, but I don’t think about that right now.And I don’t think that fight will happen,” Filipovic said Thursday on a Bellator 200 conference call.</p><p> </p><p>

“It’s hard to say.There is no — I don’t have some special desire to fight him anymore, like I had before.Never say never, but I don’t think that fight will ever happen.”</p><p> </p><p>

The fact that Emelianenko vs. Filipovic II is even a realistic topic of discussion is remarkable considering where Emelianenko was in his career as recently as last year.</p><p> </p><p>

The Russian legend struggled mightily against light heavyweight veteran Fabio Maldonado in 2016, then suffered a 74-second loss to Matt Mitrione in his Bellator debut one year later.Because of that, Emelianenko was effectively an afterthought when Bellator’s heavyweight tournament was first announced, however things changed at Bellator 198 when Emelianenko scored a thunderous 48-second knockout of former UFC champion Frank Mir.</p><p> </p><p>

The performance showed that Emelianenko may indeed still have some gas left in his tank — although “Cro Cop” isn’t ready to proclaim Emelianenko as back just yet.</p><p> </p><p>

“Well, it was a good fight.If he’s back or not, I don’t know,” Filipovic said.“It was too short.The fight was too short, but good for him.”</p><p> </p><p>

Filipovic’s own career revival is as equally extraordinary to Emelianenko’s, if not more so.“Cro Cop” has won eight consecutive fights via stoppage since 2014, knocking out the likes of Muhammed Lawal, Baruto Kaito, and old rival Gabriel Gonzaga during that undefeated run.His upcoming Bellator 200 debut against Nelson serves as a rematch of a 2011 fight that Filipovic lost via third-round stoppage, perpetuating the revenge tour theme that began with Filipovic’s victory over Gonzaga.</p><p> </p><p>

As his age creeps upwards, “Cro Cop” says his motivation for continuing to compete in such a volatile sport is simple.</p><p> </p><p>

“It makes me happy,” Filipovic said.“That’s the most simple answer I can give to you.It just makes me happy.</p><p> </p><p>

“I train everyday, I train around the world, I fight all around the world.The last fight I had was in Tokyo, the next one will be in London.So I feel great.It makes me happy.”</p><p> </p><p>

After unsuccessfully retiring numerous times, Filipovic indicated that he is done setting an end date for himself in MMA.He plans to complete as long as he feels able to, and each outing could conceivably be his last.</p><p> </p><p>

“I will just do it as long as it makes me happy, and as long as my health allows me to keep fighting.So it can be one or two fights, it can be three, I don’t know.</p><p> </p><p>

Filipovic also noted that he holds no ill will towards Nelson for the defeat “Big Country” handed him back in the pair's UFC days, meaning there will be no promise of vengeance when Filipovic and Nelson lock horns for a second time on May 25 in London, England.</p><p> </p><p>

“That’s not my style, promising anything,” Filipovic said.“I am in very good shape and I’m looking forward to the fight.Roy is a great guy, very tough fighter, great fighter, iron chin, and I will have to do my best to beat him.”</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Rafael dos Anjos injured, out of UFC 225 co-main event fight against Colby Colvington</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

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Rafael dos Anjos has been forced to withdraw from next week's highly-anticipated UFC 225 co-main event fight against Colby Colvington.</p><p> </p><p>

According to multiple sources, dos Anjos suffered a injury last Friday, forcing him to pull out of the Interim Welterweight title fight against Colvington. The Brazilian was hoping the injury would get better over the weekend but when it didn't his team had to make the call to cancel the fight on Monday.</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Lightweights Alexander Hernandez, Olivier Aubin-Mercier to Lock Horns at UFC on FOX 30</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a clash of lightweight prospects to its UFC Calgary card.</p><p> </p><p>

Alexander Hernandez and Olivier Aubin-Mercier will meet in the Octagon at UFC on Fox 30, the Las Vegas-based promotion announced Friday.</p><p> </p><p>

Hernandez is coming off a highlight-reel knockout in his major league debut against Beneil Dariush at UFC 222. The San Antonio, Texas, native has just one loss in his mixed martial arts career, in contrast to nine wins. He has won seven straight.</p><p> </p><p>

Aubin-Mercier (11-2) is riding a four-bout winning streak and defeated Evan Dunham in just 53 seconds at UFC 223 on April 7.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC on Fox 30 goes down at the Scotiabank Saddledome, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on July 28 and will be headlined by a rematch pitting lightweight conteners against each other in Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated Team Miocic vs. Team Cormier</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">EPISODE 3</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

- In the last episode Time Miocic won the two fights. And remained unbeaten in the Lightweight competition.</p><p> </p><p>

- Cormier meets the team and says he needs good results in the coming fights.</p><p> </p><p>

- Miocic said that his team is well trained and they are very confident.</p><p> </p><p>

- Miocic has the choice and the next fight in the lightweight will be:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Lightweight Bout</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Thai Clark (7-0)</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">Joe Giannetti (6-0)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

The fight begins! They touch gloves. Clark confidently comes in closer. Giannetti appeared to be going for a takedown, but Clark took the initiative first. Clark lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. There's a takedown attempt from Giannetti. Giannetti gets the takedown! Clark pulls guard. Giannetti starts trying to work to get past the guard. Clark was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. Clark manages to come out on top, with Giannetti pulling half guard. Clark unloads with some right hands, but Giannetti deals with them comfortably. Giannetti gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. The scramble results in Giannetti having his back taken! Clark tries to get the rear naked choke applied. Giannetti defends himself well against the choke. Clark blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. Clark tries to get his hooks in, but can't. Giannetti tries to get Clark off his back. Giannetti manages to shrug Clark off, but it only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet. Clark can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. Clark closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. Clark can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a body kick. Clark can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. Giannetti keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and shoot on Clark. Clark can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. Giannetti shoots in, looking for a takedown. Giannetti gets hold of a leg but Clark remains standing, hopping on the other foot. Giannetti can't get Clark down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. We have one minute of the round remaining. With the cage trapping Clark, Giannetti looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. Giannetti doesn't get it, Clark blocked any attempt to move him. Clark remains trapped against the cage though, and can't seem to get free. Giannetti, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Clark hopping on one foot. Sweeping the standing leg, Giannetti puts Clark down hard! Clark is left looking up at his opponent. Giannetti kicks Clark to the thigh. Clark is hit with a sharp kick to the calf. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Giannetti 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Clark. Seizing the opportunity, Giannetti shoots. Clark sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. A jab is wide from Clark, but then he hits Giannetti with a straight right. Clark uses a left jab, but misses with a low kick. They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. Clark doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. Seizing the opportunity, Giannetti shoots. Giannetti couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Clark hops in place on the other. Unable to complete the takedown, Giannetti instead pushes Clark up against the cage. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Giannetti is aiming to get Clark into a Muay Thai clinch. Clark fights it off but is still stuck against the cage. With the cage trapping Clark, Giannetti looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. Clark blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. With Clark stuck against the cage, Giannetti tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. Giannetti has the takedown, slamming Clark down. Giannetti takes the back off the takedown. Giannetti tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't. Clark attempts to turn and get Giannetti off his back. Clark turns over and spins, ending up on top in guard. Clark throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. Giannetti reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. Clark gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out! By submission, the winner is Joe Giannetti!</p><p> </p><p>

Official Result: 'Skeletor' Joe Giannetti defeats Thai 'Landshark' Clark by Submission (Armbar) in 4:40 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

- Cormier said he was very pleased with Giannetti's performance.</p><p> </p><p>

- Miocic said he was a little disappointed with the outcome of the fight, but he hopes the team's confidence continues.</p><p> </p><p>

- Team Cormier makes the choice for the next fight that will ...</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> Featherweight Bout</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><strong>Ricky Steele (5-0)</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12px;"> </span><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><span style="color:#FFA500;">Jay Cucciniello (8-0)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

Round one begins! Steele steps forward, looking to strike. Cucciniello fires off a counter jab. Cucciniello buys a feint and is left open. Steele throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. Steele initiates an exchange of strikes. Cucciniello throws a counter jab but misses. Steele comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing one of them, but Cucciniello evades a big right punch. Steele comes forward on the attack. Cucciniello hit a counter left hand. A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Steele. Steele comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Cucciniello throws a counter jab but misses. Steele moves in behind three quick punches, two of them finding a home, but can't connect with a right to the body. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. Steele attacks with strikes. Cucciniello hit a counter left hand. Steele opens Cucciniello up with a feint. Steele lands a left hand and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. We pass the halfway mark of this round. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. Moving forward constantly, Steele is pressuring Cucciniello. Cucciniello lands two left hands in the exchange. Steele can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a sick right head kick! Cucciniello hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! Steele senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Steele fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Cucciniello! In side control, Steele begins working to get a mount. Cucciniello was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately. Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet. Steele lands a jab and then catches Cucciniello with a low kick to the front leg. We're into the final minute of the round. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. Steele comes in looking to strike. A jab lands from Steele, but Cucciniello avoids the low kick that it set up. Round one ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Steele.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. A jab is wide from Steele, but then he catches Cucciniello with a right roundhouse kick to the body. Steele confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. Cucciniello had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. Steele can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Cucciniello with a straight right. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. Cucciniello appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Steele took the initiative first. A punch from Steele fails to land. Steele comes forward, walking down Cucciniello. Cucciniello fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. Steele feints one way and then the other, throwing Cucciniello off balance and leaving him badly exposed. Steele lands a jab and then he lands a right hand to the body. Steele forces an exchange of strikes. Cucciniello throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Steele throws a one-two, but Cucciniello was equal to it. Steele moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Cucciniello into exchanging strikes. Steele steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. Steele opens Cucciniello up with a feint. A jab lands from Steele but Cucciniello evades a big right punch. We move into the second half of this round. Steele is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. Steele doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. Seizing the opportunity, Cucciniello clinches. Cucciniello attempts to wrestle Steele to the ground. The takedown is successful, Steele pulls guard. In guard, Cucciniello throws a couple of punches designed to keep Steele guessing. Time slips away as Cucciniello successfully keeps Steele stuck against the ground. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. Cucciniello starts trying to work to get past the guard. Cucciniello passes guard, but Steele was ready and a scramble for position ensues. Cucciniello ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Steele keeps very tight to Cucciniello, peppering him with short strikes. Cucciniello tries to sweep Steele but doesn't get anywhere. The time runs out on round two.</p><p> </p><p>

That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Cucciniello 10-9. We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

Our last round, round three, begins! It looked like we were about to see Cucciniello try and get some grappling started, but Steele was more aggressive and took the initiative. Steele lands a jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. Steele steps in and looks to unleash. Cucciniello hits a tentative left hand. Steele comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, and then hits a spin kick to the ribs. Steele comes forward to attack. Cucciniello throws a counter left but doesn't connect. Steele fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. Steele fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Cucciniello with a great high right head kick. Cucciniello immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that he is dazed! Cucciniello gets floored with a huge right head kick...and is out! Ricky 'The Karate Kid' Steele takes the win by knock out!</p><p> </p><p>

Official Result: Ricky 'The Karate Kid' Steele defeats Jay Cucciniello (Knock Out (Head Kick) in 1:40 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

- Team Miocic vibrates with the knockout!</p><p> </p><p>

- Dana White said she was impressed with Steele.</p><p> </p><p>

- In the next episode, last quarterfinal fights. And let's get to know the semi-finalists.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Bellator 200: Cro Cop vs. Nelson - Press Conference</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://combatpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/FilipovicHerbertsonSherdog.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

Cro Cop: “I like Nelson. however this fight will end in a different way than the first.”</p><p> </p><p>

Nelson: “Cro Cop returned to be in good form and with good victories, however I will knock him again.”</p><p> </p><p>

Carvalho: “Mousasi is one of the best of all time. Certainly this will be my most important fight so far.”</p><p> </p><p>

Mousasi: “I look forward to another world title, and I hope to become champion here at Bellator.”</p><p> </p><p>

Page: “I'm going to give one more show to the English fans. They know that whenever they come to a fight mine is a spectacle.”</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Weigh In</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=http://www2.cdn.sherdog.com/_images/pictures/20150410085353_PPP_2622.JPG></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bellator 200: Cro Cop vs. Nelson</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 25, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: SSE Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: London, England</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Mirko Filipovic (220 lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (260 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Rafael Carvalho (185 lbs) vs. (#8) Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Michael Page (170 lbs) vs. David Rickels (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Phil Davis (205 lbs) vs. Linton Vassell (205 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Anastasia Yankova (125 lbs) vs. Kate Jackson (125 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Charlie Ward (185 lbs) vs. Romero Cotton (185 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Featherweight Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (145 lbs) vs. Amber Leibrock (145 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Ion Pascu (170 lbs) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: James Thompson (265 lbs) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (250 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Luka Jelcic (155 lbs) vs. Mihail Nica (155 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

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Mirko Filipovic (220 lbs) vs. Roy Nelson (260 lbs)

© Rafael Carvalho (185 lbs) vs. (#8) Gegard Mousasi (185 lbs)

Michael Page (170 lbs) vs. David Rickels (170 lbs)

(#5) Phil Davis (205 lbs) vs. Linton Vassell (205 lbs)

Anastasia Yankova (125 lbs) vs. Kate Jackson (125 lbs)

Charlie Ward (185 lbs) vs. Romero Cotton (185 lbs)

Sinead Kavanagh (145 lbs) vs. Amber Leibrock (145 lbs)

Ion Pascu (170 lbs) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (170 lbs)

James Thompson (265 lbs) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (250 lbs)

Luka Jelcic (155 lbs) vs. Mihail Nica (155 lbs)

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Bellator 200: Cro Cop vs. Nelson - Play by Play</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Main Card</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Women's Flyweight Bout: Anastasia Yankova (5-0) vs. Kate Jackson (9-3-1)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The main card opens with Anastasia Yankova facing Kate Jackson.</p><p> </p><p>

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

And here we go! The fighters touch gloves. Jackson comes forward on the attack. Yankova manages a counter jab. Jackson lands a jab and then she hits Yankova with a straight right. Yankova comes forward to attack. Jackson fires off a counter jab. Yankova can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Jackson with a right hook. The two fighters engage. Jackson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook. Jackson comes forward on the attack. Yankova hit a counter left hand. Jackson throws a two-punch combo but Yankova avoids both. They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Jackson lands a left jab and a right cross. Yankova uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg. Jackson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Yankova hits two left hands on the counter. Jackson uses a left jab but Yankova avoids a big right. Yankova attacks with strikes. Jackson hit two counter left hands. Yankova fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Jackson with a straight right. The two fighters engage. Jackson slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. We move into the second half of this round. Both fighters meet in the center. Yankova lands a left jab and a right cross. Jackson finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. For the first time, Jackson is starting to breathe a little heavier. The two fighters engage. Yankova counters a right hand with a left jab and a head kick that is off-target. Yankova comes forward. Jackson tries to hit a jab, but misses. Yankova can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right head kick. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Yankova lands a left kick to the rib cage. Jackson finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Both fighters move in and engage. Jackson misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a glancing blow from a high kick. The two fighters come forward and engage. Jackson hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Yankova hits a left hand. We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Jackson finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. Yankova lands a one-two. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Jackson scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. Yankova uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a right hand. The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Yankova slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Yankova.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

There's the bell and round number two begins! They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. Looking very tired, Jackson clinches to try and buy some recovery time. Yankova is trying to push Jackson so that her back is up against the cage. Jackson ends up backed against the cage. Yankova uses dirty boxing to punish Jackson while she is pressed up against the cage. Yankova catches Jackson with a knee strike to the thigh. Yankova hits Jackson, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. Yankova pins Jackson up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. Jackson is trapped against the cage and Yankova hits her with a short left uppercut. Jackson is trapped against the cage and Yankova hits her with a short left uppercut. Yankova smothers Jackson against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Jackson is trapped against the cage and Yankova hits her with a quick elbow. With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. Yankova is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. Jackson is taking big gulps of air and seems to be struggling a little now. Both fighters meet in the center. Yankova hits a left hand. Jackson lands a one-two. Jackson looks to have been cut under her eye. Yankova, who looks out of breath, clinches up. Yankova is looking to muscle Jackson back against the cage. Yankova does it, Jackson is stuck with her back to the cage. Yankova catches Jackson with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. Yankova tries to throw an elbow, but Jackson uses wrestling to prevent her from launching the strike. Yankova tries to knee Jackson, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. Jackson wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. Yankova fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Jackson with a straight right. Jackson gets hold of Yankova without taking too much damage. With control of the clinch, Jackson tries to complete a takedown. Jackson gets the takedown! Yankova pulls guard. Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong> I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Yankova.</p><p> </p><p>

By my scorecard, Jackson really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. </p><p> </p><p>

The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Jackson.</p><p> </p><p>

That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

There's the bell and the final round begins! The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. Yankova slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land. Both fighters step in to strike. Jackson misses a jab but hits a right hand. Yankova uses a pair of left jabs and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. Looking very tired, Jackson clinches to try and buy some recovery time. Yankova attempts to wrestle Jackson to the ground. She has the takedown! Jackson pulls half guard. Yankova attempts to pass half guard. The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Jackson tries to get back up. The scramble leaves Jackson on her back pulling half guard. Yankova fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. Yankova pounds away with rights, but Jackson covers up and only a couple manage to get through. We pass the halfway mark of this round. Yankova throws a few right hands to the body. Yankova punches down at Jackson, but they are easily taken on the gloves. Yankova begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. Yankova is too skilled for Jackson, passing half guard and gaining side control. Yankova fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Yankova. (30-27 Yankova)</p><p> </p><p>

The judges' scores are now being announced.</p><p> </p><p>

All three judges give a score of 30-27.</p><p> </p><p>

Making Anastasia Yankova the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Anastasia Yankova defeats Kate Jackson by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Light Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Phil Davis (18-4-1 NC) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6-1 NC)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>

</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on to the next match, in which 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis battles Linton 'The Swarm' Vassell.</p><p> </p><p>

Our referee is Dan Miragliotta.</p><p> </p><p>

Vassell gets a good reaction from the fans as he enters the arena, he's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

We are underway! A jab hits home from Davis and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Vassell. Coming forward, Vassell is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. Davis hits a left jab and then catches Vassell with a right hook. A jab is wide from Davis, but then he hits a body kick. Vassell seizes the chance and grabs Davis into a clinch. Vassell is trying to push Davis so that his back is up against the cage. Vassell can't do it though, and Davis gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. Davis has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Vassell down. It doesn't work, Vassell defended against it well. With underhooks giving him solid control over Vassell, Davis looks for a takedown. Davis gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Vassell pulls guard. The clock runs down as Vassell is being smothered against the ground by Davis. We go past the halfway point of this round. Davis looks to get past the guard. He passes guard but can't secure side control as Vassell starts a scramble for position. The scramble sees Davis up first, and he is quick to wrestle Vassell up against the cage. Davis goes for a knee to the thigh but Vassell pulls the clinch tighter to block it. With the cage trapping Vassell, Davis gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. Davis gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control! Davis attempts to armbar Vassell from side control. Vassell fights off the armbar attempt. Vassell tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. There's under a minute left in this round. Davis throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. Vassell tries to pull guard on Davis but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Davis fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. Vassell tries to pull guard on Davis but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Davis.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

We are back underway! Vassell had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. Davis misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. Vassell aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. Davis can't connect with a jab, but then hits a body kick. Vassell gets hold of Davis. Vassell is looking to muscle Davis back against the cage. Vassell can't do it though, and Davis gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. Davis is trying to push Vassell so that his back is up against the cage. Davis manages it and controls Vassell up against the cage. Davis catches Vassell with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. Davis looks for an elbow strike, but Vassell out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. Vassell tries to maintain control, but Davis wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. Davis lands a jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. Davis can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick. We are now at the halfway point of the round. Vassell hits a tentative left hand. Davis throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. Vassell warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. Davis connects with a jab, but the following leg kick misses. Davis is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. Davis throws a two-punch combo but Vassell avoids both. Vassell gets hold of Davis, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. Vassell tries to pick Davis up for a slam. He gets Davis up! Vassell slams him down, ending up in guard. Time slips away as Vassell successfully keeps Davis stuck against the ground. The clock runs down as Davis is being smothered against the ground by Vassell. Vassell throws several small strikes at Davis, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. Round two ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Vassell.</p><p> </p><p>

We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 3</strong></p><p>

It's the final round and we are back underway! Vassell looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Davis simply took the initiative first. Davis can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. Vassell looks to have been cut under his eye. Davis connects with a jab, but Vassell evades a big right punch. Without taking too much damage, Vassell is able to clinch with Davis. Vassell is trying to push Davis so that his back is up against the cage. Vassell can't do it though, and Davis gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. Davis is trying to muscle Vassell up against the cage. Davis manages it and controls Vassell up against the cage. Davis catches Vassell with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. Davis tries to throw a knee to the thigh, but Vassell takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Davis ends up backed against the cage instead. Showing good control, Vassell keeps Davis stuck against the cage. A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. Davis, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Vassell is exerting. They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. Vassell is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. There's under a minute left in this round. Vassell comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. A jab is wide from Davis, but then he lands a right hand. Vassell gets hold of Davis. Vassell is trying to muscle Davis up against the cage. Davis isn't going anywhere though. Davis hits Vassell with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. Davis is trying to muscle Vassell up against the cage. Davis manages it and controls Vassell up against the cage. We reach the time limit and this fight is over.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>That round goes to Davis, 10-9 on my card. (29-28 Davis)</p><p> </p><p>

The official scores are being reported now.</p><p> </p><p>

The judges have given 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28.</p><p> </p><p>

The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Mr. Wonderful' Phil Davis!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Phil Davis defeats Linton Vassell by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Welterweight Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4-2 NC)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

Moving on, Michael 'Venom' Page faces David 'Caveman' Rickels.</p><p> </p><p>

Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

There's the opening bell! An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Page. Rickels looked like he was going to shoot, but Page simply took the initiative first. Page lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. Page forces an exchange of strikes. Rickels tries to hit a jab, but misses. Attacking with a quick flurry, Page lands three of three punches and then he catches Rickels with a spin kick to the body. Page forces an exchange of strikes. Rickels manages a counter jab. Rickels gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. Page throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Rickels avoids them all. An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. Page switches to a southpaw stance. Page doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. We move into the second half of this round. Page comes in looking to strike. Page lands a right jab, but Rickels evades a big left punch. The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. Page forces an exchange of strikes. Rickels fires off a counter jab. A feint is bought entirely by Rickels, leaving him wide open. Page throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Rickels avoids them all. An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. Page comes forward on the attack. Rickels tries to hit a jab, but misses. Rickels is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint. Page can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. There's a takedown attempt from Rickels. Page almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Rickels holds the other. Rickels can't get Page down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. Using tight body-to-body control, Rickels is slowly wearing Page down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. They remain up against the cage until the bell, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I think Page took that round, 10-9 on my score card.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! Page connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. It looked like we were about to see a shot from Rickels, but Page was more aggressive and took the initiative. Page throws a punch but Rickels was equal to it. They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. Page steps forward, looking to strike. Rickels hit a counter left hand. Rickels buys a feint and is left open. Page connects with a nice jab and then he hits Rickels with a beauty of a straight right. Rickels shoots in, looking for a takedown. Page almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Rickels holds the other. Rickels uses the position to drive Page up against the cage. Rickels tries to maintain control, but Page wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. Page comes forward to attack. Rickels throws a counter jab but misses. Page feints, causing Rickels to move to one side and leave himself wide open. Page hits a left jab and then he lands a vicious right cross! Rickels hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! Page senses victory and starts to unload with punches! Page pounds away, Rickels is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! Referee Dan Miragliotta jumps in and saves Rickels from taking any more shots! Michael 'Venom' Page takes the win by TKO!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Michael Page defeats David Rickels by TKO (Strikes) in 3:07 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Co-Main Event</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Middleweight Championship Bout: © Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. (#8) Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

The co-main event is up next. 'The Blessed' Rafael Carvalho battles Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi.</p><p> </p><p>

The Bellator Middleweight title is on the line.</p><p> </p><p>

Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

And here we go! The two fighters touch gloves. The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. Both fighters move in and engage. Mousasi counters a right hand with a left hook. A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. Mousasi comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. Carvalho manages a counter jab. Mousasi misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. Looking a bit tense, Carvalho moves around the cage. Both fighters come together and strike. Mousasi lands two of three quick punches and then lands a leg kick. Carvalho misses with a pair of jabs but connects with a quick head kick. Mousasi covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt! Carvalho hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Mousasi continues to cover up against the cage. A big right hand catches Mousasi flush and snaps his head back! The referee jumps in and saves Mousasi from taking any more shots! 'The Blessed' Rafael Carvalho takes the win by TKO!</p><p> </p><p>

'The Blessed' Rafael Carvalho makes his fourth defence of the Bellator Middleweight title.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong> Rafael Carvalho defeats Gegard Mousasi by TKO (Strikes) in 2:04 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Main Event</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>Heavyweight Bout: Mirko Filipovic (36-12-2-1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15)</strong></span></p><p> </p><p>

It's time for the main event of the evening! Mirko 'Cro Cop' Filipovic goes up against 'Big Country' Roy Nelson in the Bellator MMA Heavyweight division.</p><p> </p><p>

The referee is Dan Miragliotta.</p><p> </p><p>

There's a big size difference in this fight, Nelson is probably at least 35lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Cro Cop to try and overcome.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 1</strong></p><p>

The fight begins! A jab lands from Cro Cop, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. Cro Cop moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. Cro Cop connects with two left jabs, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. Nelson had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. Cro Cop can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. Cro Cop moves in closer, ready to attack. Nelson looked like he was going to shoot, but Cro Cop simply took the initiative first. Cro Cop connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. Setting it up with excellent timing, Nelson comes forward and shoots for the takedown. Cro Cop partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Nelson has a hold of the other. Nelson drives Cro Cop up against the cage. Nelson has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Cro Cop to the ground. Cro Cop cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull half guard! Nelson is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Cro Cop tries to get back up. The scramble ends with Nelson grabbing Cro Cop and shoving him up against the cage. Smothered against the cage, Cro Cop is trapped there, unable to get free. They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. With Cro Cop stuck against the cage, Nelson gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. Cro Cop grabs the cage to block the takedown! Referee Dan Miragliotta sees it and gives a verbal warning! Nelson uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. Cro Cop grabs the cage to block the takedown! The referee spots it and stops the action. A point is taken off Cro Cop! The bout is restarted from the position where it left off, with the two fighters against the cage. Showing his ability to exert control, Nelson smothers Cro Cop up against the cage. They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. With the cage trapping Cro Cop, Nelson gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. A sweep of the legs is successful, Cro Cop has to pull half guard. Nelson pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. Round one ends as time expires.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sherdog Score:</strong>I have to give that round to Nelson, but only a 10-9.</p><p> </p><p>

Remember, Cro Cop was also deducted a point in that round.</p><p> </p><p>

Nelson, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Round 2</strong></p><p>

Round two begins! Nelson shoots in for a takedown. Cro Cop partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Nelson has a hold of the other. Nelson drives Cro Cop up against the cage. Nelson has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Cro Cop down. The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Cro Cop is left on his back under side control! Nelson tries to ensnare Cro Cop in a kneebar. Cro Cop stops Nelson from hooking a leg. Nelson attempts to kimura Cro Cop from side control. Cro Cop stops Nelson from applying it. Showing great technique, Nelson tries to set up a D'Arce choke from side control. Cro Cop doesn't allow the D'Arce to be applied. Nelson attempts a kimura. Nelson gets the kimura fully applied and Cro Cop has to tap out! The winner, by submission; Roy Nelson!</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Official Result:</strong>Roy Nelson defeats Mirko Filipovic by Submission (Kimura) in 2:28 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<img src=https://cdn.chatsports.com/cache/25/ae/25aea59120b7d5dc22f1a4cc006a0562-original.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bellator 200: Cro Cop vs. Nelson</strong></p><p><strong>

Date: May 25, 2018</strong></p><p><strong>

Venue: SSE Arena</strong></p><p><strong>

Local: London, England</strong></p><p><strong>

Attendence: 429</strong></p><p><strong>

Gate: $ 60.060 </strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: Mirko Filipovic (36-12-2-1 NC) vs. Roy Nelson (23-15) - Roy Nelson win by Submission (Kimura) in 2:28 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Championship Bout: © Rafael Carvalho (15-1) vs. (#8) Gegard Mousasi (43-6-2) - Rafael Carvalho win by TKO (Strikes) in 2:04 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Michael Page (12-0) vs. David Rickels (19-4-2 NC) - Michael Page win by TKO (Strikes) in 3:07 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Light Heavyweight Bout: (#5) Phil Davis (18-4-1 NC) vs. Linton Vassell (18-6-1 NC) - Phil Davis win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Flyweight Bout: Anastasia Yankova (5-0) vs. Kate Jackson (9-3-1) - Anastasia Yankova win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Preliminary Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Middleweight Bout: Charlie Ward (4-3) vs. Romero Cotton (2-0) - Romero Cotton win by Submission (Americana) in 1:12 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

Women's Featherweight Bout: Sinead Kavanagh (5-2) vs. Amber Leibrock (2-1) - Sinead Kavanagh win by Unanimous Decision.</p><p> </p><p>

Welterweight Bout: Ion Pascu (17-8) vs. Yaroslav Amosov (19-0) - Ion Pascu win by TKO (Strikes) in 1:49 of Round 1.</p><p> </p><p>

Heavyweight Bout: James Thompson (20-17-1 NC) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (11-8) - Carl Seumanutafa win by KO (Punch) in 1:53 of Round 2.</p><p> </p><p>

Lightweight Bout: Luka Jelcic (10-3) vs. Mihail Nica (8-1) - Luka Jelcic win by Split Decison.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Post Fight</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<img src=https://cdn.mmaweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ROY-NELSON-UFC-TUF-16-POST-PRESS-478x270.jpg></p><p> </p><p>

Nelson: “I followed the planned strategy and now I am waiting in case one of the fighters of the GP can not compete.”</p><p> </p><p>

Cro Cop: “I felt the difference in size. Nelson knew how to use that in his favor. I congratulate you on your victory.”</p><p> </p><p>

Carvalho: “I knew it would be a tough fight, but I was prepared and the result is there ... I will still be a champion for a long time.”</p><p> </p><p>

Mousasi: “Carvalho is an excellent fighter and had a great performance. I thank my team for the support and hope to come back better.”</p><p> </p><p>

Page: “Paul Daley has been talking about fighting with me, but there's a difference between us, I'm winning and he's losing. But if Bellator finds it important, I'll make it happen.”</p><p> </p><p>

End Post Fight.</p><p> </p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Predictions</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Zmac32</span></strong></p><p>

Bellator 200 - 4 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> / 6 <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/mad.png.69834f23b9a8bf290d98375f56f1c794.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

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<p>Damn I thought I put in my predictions!!</p><p>

Great win for Carvalho, very impressive!</p><p>

That attendance is so low <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p>

Great stuff mate <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>