TUF Nations Finale play-by-play and live results

QUEBEC CITY – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s TUF Nations Finale event.

The card, which features a main event between middleweights Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy, takes place at Colisee Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The bulk of the card airs on FOX Sports 1 following four prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET (12:15 p.m. PT) for the preliminary card and 7 p.m. ET for the main card.

To discuss the show, be sure to check out our TUF Nations Finale discussion thread. You can also get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporter Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) on Twitter.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.

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Mitch Gagnon (11-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vs. Tim Gorman (8-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 - The battle of southpaws is underway. Gorman swings first, but Gagnon works low kicks. Gorman looks comfortable, but Gagnon’s body shots find their mark. Gorman tries to close distance, but Gagnon works a guillotine and continues jockeying for position. Gagnon secures an arm with his legs and continues working the choke. Gorman appears safe, but midway through the round, he’s still stuck in the headlock position while both fighters are kneeling on the mat. Gorman breaks free, and the fighters return to their feet. Gagnon unloads a nice combo and searches for a head kick. Gorman is checking them, but they still hit with a thud. Gorman shoots for a single leg and drags Gagnon to the mat, but he’s quickly back up. Gorman presses him against the cage and works knees to the legs. The ref calls for a restart after a lull in action, and Gagnon lands a nice combo before the rounds ends. MMAjunkie scores it 10-9 for Gagnon.

Round 2 – Gagnon connects early and is shoved him into the fence, but he maintains his balance and unloads a few short punches as Gorman continues clinging to the single leg. Gagnon looks for the guillotine, but Gorman easily escapes and continues working for a takedown. Gagnon delivers elbows to the ribs, and the ref warns to keep them away from the spine. Gagnon looks for another guillotine and instead ends up on top in full guard. Gagnon drops some hammerfists, postures up, and then works for a guillotine when Gorman escapes to his feet. Gorman wings some looping punches and looks to be slowing before again working for a single leg. Gagnon easily fends it off, and the ref wants to see some action before restarting the fighters. Gorman fails on a takedown attempt and again has to fight off a guillotine when Gagnon pulls guard. He shifts to an armbar, but Gorman easily escapes and moves to half guard while on top. He closes out the round with some tired punches as Gagnon remains safe on his back. It’s another 10-9 frame for Gagnon.

Round 3 – Gagnon lands some solid countershots to start the round and then puts Gorman on his back. Gorman kicks his way free and gets to his feet before pressing Gagnon against the cage and looking for a takedown. Gagnon sprawls and fights it off, but Gorman is relentless with the attempt. Gagnon eventually breaks free, circles away, and lands body shots and a few punches to the head before sprawling to avoid another takedown attempt. Gagnon secures a front head lock before they separate. They trade punches, and Gagnon gets the better of it. They stall against the cage and are restarted, and Gagnon immediately throws punches and knees before shooting and score a nice double-leg takedown. Gagnon seems content on top, but Gorman looks for submissions from his back. He comes up empty, though. MMAjunkie scores it 10-9 for Gagnon for a 30-27 sweep.

Result: Mitch Gagnon def. Tim Gorman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Recap: Mitch Gagnon outworks gritty Tim Gorman
Photos: Mitch Gagnon vs. Tim Gorman photos
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging: Richard Bertrand, Erick Philippeaux, Roussel Benoit

Chris Indich (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs. Richard Walsh (8-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC)

Round 1 -The fighters come out trading leather before Walsh closes the distance to look for a takedown. Indich circles away, gets corralled, but fights off a throw. Walsh delivers a knee before they reset. Indich works low kicks before Walsh shoots and gets his takedown. Indich puts his back to the cage and gets to his feet before slapping on a guillotine choke, but Walsh pops free and again finds himself on top. Indich eats a knee on his way back up as Walsh continues pressing him against the fence. They circle and reset, and Walsh lands a nice low kick before shooting for a single. He scoops up and dumps Indich and ends up in side control. Walsh can’t immediately do much with the position, and Indich kicks him away to get to his feet. Walsh quickly clinches and looks for another takedown. Indich reverses it and breaks off, but Walsh shoves into the fence. Indich looks for a guillotine and pulls guard. Walsh pulls his opponent’s hands apart and pops his head free. Walsh postures us to land punches and eats an upkick before the round ends. Lots of action, and MMAjunkie scores it 10-9 for Walsh.

Round 2 – Walsh connects cleanly with an opening punch and pushes a dazed Indich against the cage. Indich seems to have recovered, but Walsh works knees to the legs. Indich complains of his opponent grabbing his glove and immediately eats a punch to the kisser. Walsh dictates the octagon control before Indich finally circles away from the cage. Walsh lands a nice right. The fighters trade punches in the center before Walsh lands a nice jab and an overhand. Indich tries to shake it off but is wearing the signs of the blows. They jockey for position against the cage with neither doing much. Walsh then unloads a couple punches before the clinch up again. Some elbows follow and big punches, but Indich survives. MMAjunkie has it 10-9 for Walsh.

Round 3 – The fighters circle and paw jabs before Walsh again closes the distance and forces the action to the cage. He works short punches to the head and body before tripping Indich to the mat and landing in half guard. Walsh tries to transition to the back of his kneeling opponent, but Indich returns to his feet. Walsh gives him no room to operate, though, and delivers knees to the gut and follows with punches that force Indich to wince. Indich looks for a takedown, but Walsh reverses it and lands on top. Punches follow to the tiring Indich. He gets back up, but Walsh is relentless with the offense from the clinch to close out the fight. It’s a 10-9 round and a 30-27 sweep for Walsh.

Result: Richard Walsh def. Chris Indich via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Recap: Richard Walsh dominates Chris Indich
Photos: Richard Walsh vs. Chris Indich photos
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Philippe Chartier
Judging: Sal D’Amato , Luc Lefebvre, David Therien

Vik Grujic (6-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs. Nordine Taleb (9-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC)

Round 1 – A touch of gloves get us started. The fighters test their distance before both land a combo. They reset and trade low kicks. Grujic wings and whiffs on a right. Grujic with a body kick but eats a snapping jab. Taleb continues using the jab to create distance. Grujic resets in the center, and Grujic again charges forward with punches before Taleb takes him to the mat. Taleb tries to pull him away form the cage while working from the top. Taleb is active from the top as he delivers punches. Grujic tries to get to his feet, but Taleb proves heavy on top. Grujic gets to his knees and to his feet, but eats punches and is already bleeding from the head. They eventually separate and restart before a bump of the heads. It’s all Taleb, 10-9.

Round 2 - Taleb gets a quick takedown and does damage from the top through the first minute of the fight. Grujic then eats some knees as he gets back to his feet. Taleb maintains the clinch against the cage before a trip takedown against sends Grujic to the mat. Working from half guard, Taleb delivers punches and elbows to the head. Taleb looks to pass guard, but Grujic wraps up a leg to avoid it. However, he continues eating elbows as Taleb works from the top. Grujic pulls him back in guard but eats another series of elbows. It’s another round for Taleb, 10-9.

Round 3 - Grujic charges forward with a combo and briefly stuns Taleb, and he then stuffs a takedown attempt. Taleb works low kicks, and Grujic’s aggression is starting to backfire as he counters. Grujic shoots, but Taleb easily snuffs it out and takes top position. Taleb works from half guard and lands the occasional elbow and punch as Grujic tries to escape. Some knees to the body follow, and punches come in bunches. Grujic simply has no answer from his back as he eats shots to the ribs. A big elbow catches him on the nose, and the one-sided beatdown continues through the end of the round. It’s a 10-9 round and a 30-27 win for Grujic.

Result: Nordine Taleb def. Vik Grujic via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Recap: Nordine Taleb blows out Vik Grujic
Photos: Nordine Taleb vs. Vik Grujic photos
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging: Richard Bertrand, Benoit Roussel, David Therien

Mark Bocek (12-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) vs. Mike De La Torre (12-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 – The fighters trade punches early, and heavy underdog De La Torre gets through a nice shot. But he quickly eats a one-two combo and immediately looks for the takedown. Bocek wraps the hips and looks to toss him to the mat, but De La Torre quickly gets upright. Bocek grabs a leg and gets the drag-takedown, but De La Torre is again back up. Some dirty boxing from both fighters as they remain clinched up against the cage. De La Torre gets a takedown of his own and pops Bocek with some punches. Bocek, though, answers, clinches and delivers knees. De La Torre reverses and trades knees but eats an uppercut. They reset, and Bocek lands another right. De La Torre lands some jabs and an uppercut, and Bocek answers in kind. Bocek clinches and looks for a takedown, but De La Torre successfully fends it odd. Bocek looks to isolate an arm and eats a punch. Bocek ducks under a punch, and they both land power shots. It’s a close first round, but MMAjunkie gives the edge to Bocek, 10-9.

Round 2 – Bocek shoots early, wraps the hips and sends De La Torre to the mat. De La Torre is quickly back up, but Bocek keeps working for it. Bocek lands a right and goes back to the clinch. De La Torre lands short punches and knees to the body before a bloodied Bocek resets. De La Torre lands a couple short uppercuts, and Bocek shoots, but De La Torre again fends it off. They trade in the center of the cage, and De La Torre is getting the better of it. He fends off another takedown, and they trade jabs. De La Torre with a nice uppercut and body shot. Bocek answers with a right. De La Torre becomes the aggressor and continues bloodying Bocek’s face before the round ends. De La Torre ties it up with a 10-9 round of his own.

Round 3 - De La Torre the early aggressor, but Bocek shoots and gets a double-leg takedown. De La Torre is immediately back up and eats a couple punches, but Bocek’s face is covered in blood. De La Torre counters with a right. De La Torre lands a knee as Bocek looks for a takedown. They trade punches from the clinch before resetting. Bocek with a jab, but he’s clearly slowed. Bocek slowly coming alive, but De La Torre seems unfazed. Bocek shoots and wraps the hips, but he can’t finish it. Bocek continues to cling but De La Torre fights off yet another takedown attempt. Bocek with a nice right on the break, and he shoots again for a single leg. He nearly gets it and then takes his opponent’s back while standing. De La Torre tries to shake him free, but in the crucial final seconds of the round, he maintains the position and delivers elbows. It’s a very close round and fight, but MMAjunkie gives the edge to Bocek, 10-9, for a 29-28 win.

Result: Mark Bocek def. Mike De La Torre via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Recap: Mark Bocek takes split from Mike De La Torre
Photos: Mark Bocek takes split from Mike De La Torre
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Judging: Richard Bertrand (29-28 De La Torre), Sal D’Amato (29-28 Bocek), Erick Philippeaux (30-27 Bocek)

Dustin Kimura (11-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) vs. George Roop (15-10-1 MMA, 5-6 UFC)

Round 1 -Roop looks for a leg kick as Roop loops a punch. They both reset and try again. Kimura looks for a takedown, but Roop shrugs it off. Kimura tries again and puts Roop against the cage before getting the single leg takedown. Roop tries to get up but is immediately put down again. He gets to his knees and works his way back up. He presses Kimura against the cage and gets a takedown of his own. Roop delivers the occasional punch from the top while controlling the action on the mat. Kimura looks to isolate an arm. Roop now starts landing with the ground and pound and lands to the head and body before the round ends. It’s Roop, 10-9.

Round 2 – The fighters trade jabs early. Roop looks to close the distance but Kimura circles away and resets. Roop with a nice jab, but Kimura answers with a body punch. Roop closes the distance but gives up on the takedown attempt, and they return to the center of the cage. Kimura lands a nice left and follows with another. Kimura now looks for the takedown and after some effort gets it. Roop works elbows from his back and then kicks away Kimura and easily gets to his feet. During a scramble, though, Kimura takes his back and looks for the rear-naked choke. Roop tries to circle into it as they roll on the mat against the cage. Kimura gets the body lock and continues working for the choke, but Roop escapes, lands a nice jab and delivers a knee. The trade punches from the clinch before the round ends. It’s a very close one, but Kimura takes it 10-9.

Round 3 – Roop scores the early takedown in the deciding round. Kimura looks for submission options from his back, but the lanky Roop isn’t making it easy. Roop postures up to deliver punches and then follows with some crisp elbows. Kimura is trying to scramble free, but some huge elbows get through and do damage as Kimura’s face swells up. The domination continues from the top, though Kimura continues his efforts to get off his back. As the fighters reach the final minute of the bout, Roop’s domination from the top continues, and despite his efforts, Kimura has no answer. Roop takes the round, 10-9, and the fight, 29-28.

Result: George Roop def. Dustin Kimura via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-26)
Recap: George Roop back on track, beats Dustin Kimura
Photos: George Roop vs. Dustin Kimura photos
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Philippe Chartier
Judging: Richard Bertrand (29-28), Benoit Roussel (30-27), David Therien (29-28)

Ryan Jimmo (19-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) vs. Sean O’Connell (15-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Jimmo misses with a head kick and ends up on his back, but he quickly returns to his feet, where O’Connell presses him against the cage. Jimmo reverses as they jockey for position against the fence. They break, and O’Connell lands a short left. Jimmo answers with a right and a head kick that’s checked. O’Connell counters with a nice right and pressures Jimmo against the side of the cage. O’Connell works some short punches to the body. Jimmo answers with a knee, but he can’t get off the fence. A timeout is called as Jimmo takes a knee to the baby-maker. O’Connell swings wildly on the restart, but Jimmo shoots and gets the takedown. He can’t keep him there, though, and O’Connell is back on his feet. They work from the clinch, and Jimmo works knees to the body. The ref calls for a restart, and Jimmo immediately drops O’Connell with a right and pops him with a few follow-up punches for the crushing knockout win.

Result: Ryan Jimmo def. Sean O’Connell via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 4:27
Recap: George Roop back on track, beats Dustin Kimura
Photos: Ryan Jimmo vs. Sean O’Connell photos
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging: Sal D’Amato, Luc Lefebvre, Erick Philippeaux

Sarah Kaufman (17-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Leslie Smith (6-5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 - Both fighters come out aggressively and traded punches before a quick clinch against the cage, where Kaufman lands a knee. Kaufman then knocks Smith to the ground with a low kick. She’s back, and they trade more punches before another brief clinch. They reset and trade heavy leather, but Kaufman is getting the better of it, thanks in large part to her steady right hand. Smith presses her against the cage, where they trade knees. Kaufman circles away, the they trade more punches. Kaufman mixes in kicks, which are effective. Smith looks to shoot, but Kaufman stuffs it and eats an elbow and then another. Smith presses her against the cage, but Kaufman answers with an overhand elbow of her own. Kaufman wobbles Smith with a stiff right, but Smith recovers quickly and answers. Kaufman’s punches are coming in bunches as she closes the distance. Kaufman continues the dominance against the cage and mixes in some knees. Smith, though, looks unfazed and returns fire. The round had no shortage of offense, and Kaufman takes it 10-9.

Round 2 – As the second round gets started, Kaufman is again quicker to the punch and willing to fight from close quarters. Smith, though, presses her against the cage and looks for knees. Kaufman answers and then circles off the cage and takes the center. The right hand continues landing for her. They clinch and trade punches, but Kaufman mixes some solid uppercuts into her combos. The jab is also keeping the lanky Smith at distance. Smith tries knees and punches, but Kaufman simply pushes forward anyway. They clinch against the fence, Kaufman racks up points with knees and punches as Smith is proving just a hair too slow. Kaufman closes out the round with another 10-9 score and more damage.

Round 3 – It’s more of the same from Kaufman, whose punching output continues landing with accuracy. They briefly clinch against the cage, but Kaufman is landing from distance and in the clinch. Smith isn’t slowing much, but Kaufman is just more active and more accurate. Kaufman’s straight right and follow-up right uppercuts continue landing unimpeded. Smith still trying the same stuff with the same results, and Kaufman continues stalking after her. Kaufman mixes in a left hook, clinches, and continues with knees and punches. Smith looks for a trip takedown, but Kaufman instead gets it and dumps her on the mat. Kaufman unloads some more punches on her kneeling opponent and mixes in knees to the ribs. Smith is back up but eats elbows and some big rights, and this bout is mercifully over. Kaufman takes it 10-9 in the round and 30-27 overall.

Result: Sarah Kaufman def. Leslie Smith via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Recap: Sarah Kaufman tops Leslie Smith in rematch
Photos: Sarah Kaufman vs. Leslie Smith photos
Division: Women’s bantamweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Judging: Richard Bertrand, Luc Lefebvre, Benoit Roussel

K.J. Noons (13-7 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. Sam Stout (20-10-1 MA, 9-9 UFC)

Round 1 – The lightweights-turned-welterweights come out to trade, but Noons lands a massive right hand that sends Stout to the mat. Noons unloads follow-up shots to get the quick stoppage. The follow-up blows were massive. A dazed Stout tries to recover and puts the ref in a head lock before stumbling away and realizing what happened. It’s clearly over.

Result: K.J. Noons def. Sam Stout via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:30
Recap: K.J. Noons quickly destroys Sam Stout
Photos: K.J. Noons vs. Sam Stout photos
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Judging: Sal D’Amato, Erick Philippeaux, David Therien

Akira Corassani (12-4 MMA, 3-1 UFC) vs. Dustin Poirier (16-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC)

Round 1 - Corassani circles and wings a right, but Poirier calmly stalks. They trade punches, and Corassani wings wild punches that miss wide. Poirier throws some straight punches and low kicks, but little is landing early. They clinch against the cage, and the pace slows a bit. They reset in the center, and Corassani lands a nice combo. Poirier with a stiff jab, which is likely to be there all night due to his reach advantage. Corassani staggers Poirier with a left but quickly gets to his feet and resets. Corassani with a stiff right that further stuns Poirier. Poirier is trying to look unfazed, but he’s still feeling it. They trade punches in the center, and Corassani is effectively countering over the top. Both fighters land clean, and both give a smile. A slugfest breaks out, and both are doing damage. Corassani dips his head and finds himself in a D’arce choke as he hits his knees. Poirier looking for a Peruvian necktie and torques it. Corassani tries to hang on and escapes and delivers a knee on the way up. It’s an action-packed round, and both fighters are banged up. MMAjunkie gives it to Poirier, just barely, 10-9.

Round 2 – Poirier opens with a big uppercut, and Corassani is dazed. He hits the mat as the follow-up shots come, Poirier continues unloading, and it’s over.

Result: Dustin Poirier def. Akira Corassani via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 0:42
Recap: Dustin Poirier stops Akira Corassani in thriller
Photos: Dustin Poirier vs. Akira Corassani photos
Division: Featherweight
Rankings: Poirier No. 9
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging:

Olivier Aubin-Mercier (4-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) vs. Chad Laprise (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC)

Round 1 – Aubin-Mercier goes high with a kick that’s checked. Laprise looks for low kicks. Aubin-Mercier again with a high kick that’s checked. The fighters paw their jabs, and Laprise returns to low kicks. The fighters both duck under punches and reset. Aubin-Mercier with a right before shooting, but Laprise easily sprawls free. Laprise has a cut under his eye, possibly from a heat-butt. Aubin-Mercier eats a right but shows no effect from it. Aubin-Mercier looks for power shots, but Laprise is successfully ducking it. Aubin-Mercier shoots, and Laprise overpowers him to easily shrug it off. Laprise misses on a punch, and Aubin-Mercier quickly clinches before resetting. Laprise with a nice lunging jab. Aubin-Mercier answers with a nice body kick, and Laprise makes him pay with a body punch. Aubin-Mercier lands a left, but Laprise counters with a one-two and then a body kick. It’s a close round, but Laprise gets it, 10-9.

Round 2 – Aubin-Mercier with a nice left to open the round, and he follows with a couple rights. Laprise seems unfazed. Aubin-Mercier shoots, but Laprise again sprawls and fights it off. Aubin-Mercier lifts him and gets the takedown. Aubin-Mercier looks for a guillotine, but Laprise rolls free and returns to his feet. Once up, Aubin-Mercier eats a body punch. They return to the center of the cage, and Aubin-Mercier lands a body kick. Laprise goes low with a kick and checks a punch. Aubin-Mercier lands a couple body kicks and a stiff left, and Laprise answers. Laprise with a nice overhand right, and Aubin-Mercier answers with jabs. Laprise lands a crisp short right and resets. Laprise looks for spinning stuff that misses wide. It’s another close one, but Laprise takes it 10-9.

Round 3 – They trade in the center before Aubin-Mercier dips and finally goes back to the takedown attempts. Laprise, though, immediately kicks his way free and is back up. Aubin-Mercier presses him against the cage and then frees himself and resets. Aubin-Mercier with a straight right. Laprise slips and is back up, and Aubin-Mercier tags him with a left before eating a right. Laprise with another solid jab and he follows it with a right. Laprise stuns him with another shot, and Aubin-Mercier’s poor takedown attempt is easily avoided. Aubin-Mercier with a nice uppercut, but Laprise shakes it off. Aubin-Mercier with a body kick that lands. He then lands a low kick. Laprise pushes forward and lands punches before a spinning back kick lands for him. Aubin-Mercier avoids more spinning kicks, and the bout is over. It’s 10-9 for Laprise for a 30-27 win.

Result: Chad Laprise def. Olivier Aubin-Mercier via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
Recap: Laprise outworks Aubin-Mercier for split
Photos: Chad Laprise vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier photos
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Judging:

Elias Theodorou (9-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Sheldon Westcott (8-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Both fighters come out swinging, and after a clinch, they jockey for a takedowns. Theodorou, though, dips, wraps the hips and takes the fight to the mat. He tries to take the back, but he doesn’t have the position. Theodorou gets to his feet, but Westcott clings to his back and rides him like a backpack. Theodorou tries to turn into it, but Westcott is inching closer toward the rear-naked choke. Theodorou fights him for hand positioning and gets free of the choke, and he then shakes Westcott off his back and rains down punches once they hit the mat. Theodorou escapes and resets, and when Westcott shoots again, he eats a couple knees. The pace slows as Westcott continues the takedown attempt, but Theodorou shoves him to his back, delivers a punch and waits for him to stand. The ref calls for a standup. Theodorou is getting the better of the standup as Westcott keeps looking for the takedown. First round belongs to Theodorou, 10-9.

Round 2 – Westcott continues to press forward and is countered effectively. Theodorou looks for a takedown of his own and gets it, punches a sitting Westcott, and then clings to him as he gets back to his feet. Theodorou then gets a slam takedown. Westcott looks for a guillotine choke, but Theodorou stands over him and drops punches. Just as Theodorou is winging another one, the ref calls for a standup. On the reset, Theodorou is teeing away on a fading Westcott. Theodorou gets the takedown and continues the assault. He delivers elbows from side control, takes back mount, and mixes in punches to the side of the head.  Theodorou postures up and delivers more punches before a merciful stoppage.

Result: Elias Theodorou def. Sheldon via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:41
Recap: Elias Theodorou stops Sheldon Westcott in second
Photos: Elias Theodorou vs. Sheldon Westcott photos
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Phillippe Chartier
Judging:

Patrick Cote (20-8 MMA, 7-8 UFC) vs. Kyle Noke (20-7-1 MMA, 4-3 UFC)

Round 1 – We’re almost immediately in a timeout when Cote takes an accidental kick to the groin. We’re soon back underway, though. Cote lands a nice overhand right, but Noke counters. Cote continues throwing power punches, but Noke wraps him up. After a brief clinch, they reset. Noke working some front kicks that are keeping Cote at distance. Cote gets a takedown and looks to pass guard, but Noke keeps him in half guard while trying to torque the neck. Cote breaks free and works from full guard. Cote lands a nice elbow from the top. Noke looking for submissions off his back, but Cote makes it tough and continues with the ground and pound. Noke is stuck on his back, but he’s deflecting most of Cote’s bigger shots. Cote gets through a right before Noke ties him up again. Cote gets through some elbows before the round ends. It’s 10-9 Cote.

Round 2 – Neither fighter is anxious to engage, and after a slip from Noke, we reset again. Cote charges in and eats a knee, and he’s stunned. Noke delivers some follow-up punches. He tried to recover, but Noke pops him again. Eventually, though, Cote shakes it off, but he’s bloodied and has lost some pep in his step. Noke works some front kicks, catches one, and looks for the takedown. He gets it, and Noke’s surge seems to have sputtered. Cote works ground and pound. Noke looks for submissions from his back, but he’s got nothing from this position. Cote lands an elbow. Noke gets to the cage and tries to get upright, but Cote pops him with a knee to the body. Noke is up, though. Noke with more front kicks. It’s a close one, and each fighter had his moment, but MMAjunkie scores it 10-9 for Noke.

Round 3 – Noke looks for kicks earlier while Cote presses forward with punches. Noke continues with kicks, but they’re doing little more than creating some distance. Noke eats a right, and the pace slows. Cote pushes forward and clinches against the cage, but Noke eventually breaks free. Cote tried to catch a kick but Noke resets. Noke lands a solid left but doesn’t follow it up and eventually returns to low kicks. He lands a front kick to the body and then another. Cote catches the next kick and drags Noke to the mat. He works from full guard. Cote moves to side control but Noke pulls him back in. Cote tries to remain active from the top but little lands until a series of elbows that draw blood. Noke gets to the cage and attempts to get back up. Cote wraps his hips and tries to keep him down. Noke lands a body shot, but Cote’s takedown and ground control win him the round, 10-9, and the fight, 29-28.

Result: Patrick Cote def. Kyle Noke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Recap: Patrick Cote survives knee to top Kyle Noke
Photos: Patrick Cote vs. Kyle Noke photos
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Judging:

Michael Bisping (24-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC) vs. Tim Kennedy (18-4 MMA, 3-0 UFC)

Round 1 – Kennedy shoots for a single-leg takedown and continues working for it against the cage. Bisping tries to fight it off, but Kennedy pulls his legs out from under him and forces Bisping to a sitting position. He flattens him out and works from inside Bisping’s half guard. Kennedy stays close while on top. Bisping tries to scramble free and gets his back to the cage. Bisping works punches to the ribs while trying to get back up. Bisping is upright, but Kennedy clings to his back and takes knees to the legs. Bisping tries to break the grip, but Kennedy takes him back down. He tries to throw big punches from the top, but Bisping easily deflects them. Kennedy now moves to mount with a minute to go. Bisping gives up his back, and Kennedy looks for the rear-naked choke. Bisping rolls, though, and pulls Kennedy into half guard. Kennedy lands a nice elbow from the top before the round ends. It’s all Kennedy, 10-9.

Round 2 – Bisping stalks to open the second round and backs Kennedy to the cage. However, he doesn’t swing once there, and Kennedy circles away. They engage again in the center of the cage. Bisping throws some kicks that Kennedy easily avoids. Bipsing lands a left. Kennedy lands a nice right and then follows up with another. Kennedy fakes a shot, but Bisping easily snuffs it out. Bisping backs him to the cage and looks a little more composed with his standup. Kennedy shoots and grabs a single leg, but Kennedy puts his back against the cage to try to fend it off. Bisping eventually wins the battle and pushes Kennedy away to restart. Bisping partially connects on a flying knee and counters Kennedy with a solid right. He does it again with a left. Bisping again backs him up and lands a combo. Kennedy partially lands a right, but Bisping answers before the round ends. Bisping’s on the board with a 10-9 round to tie it up.

Round 3 – Kennedy appears to have lost a step, and Bisping seems a lot fresher. Bisping goes headhunting early before resetting. Kennedy, though, lands a right and then shoots and gets the takedown. He’s now on top in half guard and where he wants to be. Kennedy can’t do much from the top, but Bisping is stuck on his back. Kennedy moves to side control. Bisping looks to control an arm and threatens with a kimura, but Kennedy muscles out of it. Bisping gets half guard again, and Kennedy looks for punches and elbows from the top. Kennedy now moves to mount as Bisping tries to pull him close. Kennedy postures up for some ground and pound. Bisping wall-walks and tries to get free, but Kennedy is smothering from the top and closes out the round there. Kennedy takes it 10-9 to get the 29-28 lead.

Round 4 – Kennedy is now dictating the pace and controlling the center of the cage. They clash with leg kicks before Kennedy whiffs on a left. Bisping with a jab. Kennedy takes a deep breath and whiffs again. He shoots for a single-leg takedown and puts Bisping against the cage, and after some effort, he breaks free. Bisping now stalks as Kennedy backs to the cage. Kennedy lands a looping right, and they then trade punches. Kennedy with another right, and he then shoots again. Kennedy tries to fight it off and successfully breaks free. Bisping lands a left, but Kennedy answers. Kennedy then gets through a combo, and Bisping may be dazed. A left lands for Kennedy, but Bisping appears to have recovered. They trade power punches, and Bisping lands a high body kick. Kennedy with a right, and they’re both now bloodied. It’s a close round, but Kennedy gets it 10-9 due to the cleaner shots.

Round 5 – Kennedy with a lunging punch to open the final frame. Kennedy considers shooting for a takedown, but Bisping is ready. Kennedy finally shoots, gets the body lock, and forces the fight to the mat. Bisping immediately tries to get up, but Kennedy takes him down again. Kennedy moves to mount, and Bisping tries to kick his way free. Kennedy takes his back and again flattens out Bisping. Kennedy again returns to the mount position but Bisping pulls him back in and gets a standup. Bisping turns it up a notch knowing he needs the finish. He lands a combo and looks for a head kick, but Kennedy checks it out. Kennedy with some straight punches. A minute to go. Bisping looks for a big right, but Kennedy in defensive mode. Kennedy ducks a punch and lands a combo. He does it again, and then again. There’s not much on the punches, though. MMAjunkie scores a close one 10-9 for Bisping for an overall 48-47 win for Kennedy.

Result: Tim Kennedy def. Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Recap: Tim Kennedy grinds way past Michael Bisping
Photos: Tim Kennedy vs. Michael Bisping photos
Division: Middleweight
Rankings: Bisping No. 6, Kennedy honorable mention
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Yves Lavigne
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