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Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Moraga
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Moraga
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Cariaso
Round 2
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Moraga finished Cariaso in the third.
With 30 seconds to go, Cariaso chases down Moraga and drags him to the canvas, but Moraga closes up his guard and they’re still working for position at the horn.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Cariaso
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Cariaso
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Cariaso
Round 3
Moraga is on the offensive early in the final round and chases
Cariaso toward the fence. Cariaso turns around and works for a
single-leg, but in doing so, leaves his neck exposed for a deep,
standing guillotine. Moraga brings Cariaso down to his knees and
cranks the choke, and Cariaso is forced to tap out at 1:11 of the
third frame.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Holloway
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Holloway
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Holloway
Round 2
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Holloway edged Garcia on two cards.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Garcia
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Garcia
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Garcia
Round 3
Garcia is throwing and yelling but doesn’t appear to be landing
much in the opening minute of round three. Holloway is popping the
Greg Jackson charge with occasional counters, but he’s forced to
stay on his bicycle as Garcia keeps pressing forward. The attack
finally slows and Holloway socks Garcia with a straight right, only
to be warned by ref Winslow to keep his fingers tucked. Garcia
keeps pressing, throwing bombs and eating up Holloway’s counter
right hooks. Midway through the frame, Garcia changes levels and
hits a double-leg against the fence. Holloway posts up and
scrambles to his feet, where he’s again forced to retreat under the
relentless arm-punch assault of Garcia. Holloway works the body
with some good hooks. Garcia is just relentless and keeps after
Holloway, who gets taken down one last time and slammed back to the
ground after a last-ditch kick attempt.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Garcia (29-28 Garcia)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Garcia (29-28 Garcia)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Garcia (29-28 Garcia)
Official result: Max Holloway def. Leonard Garcia via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) R3 5:00
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Duffee crumbled De Fries to the canvas.
Duffee smells blood and follows up with a barrage of right hands, then finishes off the dazed De Fries with another uppercut. Ref Lavigne has seen enough and steps in to rescue De Fries at 2:04 of the first round.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Jury
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-8 Jury
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Jury
D. Mandel
Jury seriously took it to Johnson.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Jury
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Jury
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Jury
Round 3
Johnson comes toward Jury swinging punches but gets tied up and
shoved into the fence, then tripped down to the ground less than a
minute into the round.
Jury works to clear his legs and pass to full mount, has to settle for side control, leaning from Johnson’s right to left. Jury loses the position going for a kimura and now drops short elbows from half-guard. Midway through the round and Johnson turns over, allowing Jury to sink one hook in. Jury drops left hands until Johnson bails out, away from the cage but still on his back with Jury all over him. Down the stretch and it’s all Jury, elbows and right hands bashing Johnson almost all the way, save for a last-second scramble and guillotine pull.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Jury (30-27 Jury)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Jury (30-26 Jury)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Jury (30-27 Jury)
Official result: Myles Jury def. Michael Johnson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Varner
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Guillard
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Guillard
Round 2
D. Mandel
Varner did enough to outpoint Guillard.
The lightweights throw simultaneous low kicks and Guillard takes one on the cup. He takes a moment to compose himself and they’re back to finish out the last half-minute, getting off a good step-in knee to the body at the horn.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Guillard
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Varner
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Varner
Round 3
Varner has Guillard back down on the ground inside the first
minute, hunched against the base of the fence. Varner goes for a
choke, but loses it as he leans back and allows Guillard to set up
in top position. Varner overtakes him and works to take Guillard’s
back, sinking in one hook before Guillard clambers back to his feet
with 2:00 left on the clock. Ten seconds later, it’s another easy
double-leg for Varner, who gets busy right away throwing short
punches through guard. Guillard swings his hips and tries an
armbar, can’t finish but gets top position anyway. Varner hits the
switch and he’s back on top with a minute left in the fight,
grinding in Guillard’s open guard. Guillard kicks him away with 30
seconds left and stands. Guillard catches Varner coming in with a
knee to the body; Varner goes underneath and drops Guillard on his
head just before the final horn. The lightweights embrace and
tumble on the ground after the wild finish.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Varner (29-28 Varner)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Varner (29-28 Varner)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Varner (29-28 Varner)
Official result: Jamie Varner def. Melvin Guillard via Split Decision (30-27, 27-30, 30-27) R3 5:00
D. Mandel
Perez finished another in round one.
Now bloodied, Bloodworth covers up under fire and ref Kim Winslow steps in to wave it off. Erik Perez gets the TKO win at 3:50 of the first frame.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Wineland
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Wineland
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Wineland
Round 2
D. Mandel
Wineland was a step quicker than Pickett.
As he heads back to his corner, Wineland is sporting another cut on the bridge of his nose.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Wineland
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Wineland
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Wineland
Round 3
They pick up where they left off, with Pickett moving forward and
Wineland cutting angles, sniping at the Brit from the outside.
Pickett manages a solid left hook and musters a couple solid leg
kicks. Wineland responds by sticking his left hand in Pickett’s
face repeatedly, then swipes a long right across. Wineland catches
a kick and socks Pickett with a straight right. Pickett turns away
a shot from Wineland and slugs him with a short right hand. Pickett
keeps marching forward but just can’t get inside on Wineland, who
circles out almost as soon as Pickett wades into striking range.
Wineland closes out the fight appropriately by backing up, pawing
his jab and then coming off the cage to hit Pickett with a quick
three-piece combo.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Wineland (30-27
Wineland)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Wineland (30-27 Wineland)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Wineland (30-27 Wineland)
Official result: Eddie Wineland def. Brad Pickett via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27) R3 5:00
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brunson
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Brunson
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brunson
Round 2
D. Mandel
Leben was no match for Brunson.
Leben comes forward throwing slow leg kicks and thwarts another shot before the round expires.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brunson
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Brunson
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brunson
Round 3
Brunson still can’t hit his takedown at the start of the third
despite a strong try. A minute into the round, he goes after it
again and puts Leben on his back near the fence. Leben posts and
stands, taking a knee to the gut from Brunson as he staggers up.
Leben’s best offense now seems to be his leg kicks as neither man
looks to have anything left in their arms. Leben just strings
together a few punches before he’s plowed to the ground with a big
double-leg. Leben is warned for landing an illegal upkick to the
face while Brunson was grounded, but the shot doesn’t seem to hurt
the Strikeforce import and they’re allowed to finish out the
round.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Brunson (30-27
Brunson)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Brunson (30-27 Brunson)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Brunson (30-27 Brunson)
Official result: Derek Brunson def. Chris Leben via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Okami
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Okami
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Okami
Round 2
D. Mandel
Okami overwhelmed Belcher yet again.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Okami
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Okami
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Okami
Round 3
Okami goes down from a Belcher right hand early in round three and
it’s got Belcher on the hunt, stalking forward. Okami shoves him
toward the fence, dodges a punch, clinches up and hits another
takedown. Belcher lands on top in the scramble and this time
maintains the position, moving into full mount. Okami stands up
with Belcher on front of him and slips his head out of a threatened
guillotine. Okami turns Belcher toward the fence and Belcher tries
the guillotine again, basically losing any chance at the choke as
they hit the ground. Okami moves to full mount but doesn’t really
open up, staying close to Belcher and punching at the American’s
body. Belcher bucks and shifts his hips, trying to make something
happen as the last minute of the fight approaches. Belcher turns
over and Okami sinks in both hooks before looking for the
rear-naked choke.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Okami (30-27 Okami)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Okami (30-27 Okami)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Okami (30-27 Okami)
Official result: Yushin Okami def. Alan Belcher via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) R3 5:00
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Boetsch
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Boetsch
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Boetsch
Round 2
D. Mandel
Philippou stopped Boetsch with leather.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Philippou
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Philippou
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Philippou
Round 3
Boetsch is still going after the takedown but has nothing on the
shots. More punches from Philippou have worsened the cut on the
forehead of “The Barbarian,” whose face is now stained red. One
more time Boetsch flounders on a takedown and Philippou takes the
opportunity to follow him down and administer some brief
ground-and-pound. He wants Boetsch back up, and the sequence
repeats. Ref Winslow is watching closely this time as Boetsch
turtles up and Philippou pours on the ground-and-pound. It only
takes another half-dozen hard right hands for Winslow to decide
that Boetsch has had enough. Philippou takes the TKO win at 2:11 of
round three.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Miller
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Miller
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Miller
Round 2
D. Mandel
Miller vs. Lauzon was an absolute war.
Lauzon tries to step into mount, loses it and instead falls back for a heel hook try, which also goes by the wayside. He catches Miller coming forward and tries a brabo choke setup but runs out of time.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Miller
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Miller
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Miller
Round 3
Lauzon improbably looks the fresher of the lightweights at the
start of round three, but a chopping leg kick from Miller halts his
momentum. Miller kicks at him for a moment, then allows him back
up. Miller is staying in Lauzon’s face now, throwing leg kicks and
short left hands inside with success. Lauzon backs him away with a
knee to the body, walks him down and lands a strong left. Miller
gives him a hook right back and a few inside leg kicks for good
measure. The pace slows as the fight enters its final two minutes,
jockeying for position in the Thai clinch. Miller roughs up his man
with short standing elbows and left hands. A knee up the middle
from Miller and then a right hand wallops Lauzon. With 30 seconds
to go, Lauzon drops for a heel hook. He can’t get it, straining as
he might, his forehead painting the mat with a thick red stain. He
gives up and goes for a guillotine choke but the horn sounds and
this one is headed to the scorecards. Easy pick for “Fight of the
Night” here.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Lauzon (29-28 Miller)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Miller (30-27 Miller)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Miller (30-27 Miller)
Official result: Jim Miller def. Joe Lauzon via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-8 Velasquez
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-8 Velasquez
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-8 Velasquez
Round 2
Dos Santos tries to greet his challenger with an uppercut to start
round two and is met with another flurry of nasty punches, followed
by another rugged takedown. Velasquez is styling all over dos
Santos on the ground, keeping control of the champion with a
waistlock. Dos Santos gets back up to his rubbery legs and staggers
backward to the other side of the cage, where Velasquez spins him
down with an easy single-leg. Again, Velasquez controls dos Santos
on the ground until the champion is able to clamber back up. It’s
only a momentary change as Velasquez roughs dos Santos up on the
cage and then puts him on the ground again. Dos Santos pops his
hips and shoves Velasquez off the top, so Velasquez goes for an
armbar instead. Dos Santos pops his arm free and has top position
for a brief second until Velasquez decides to stand. Velasquez
nearly hits another takedown but dos Santos saves himself by
grabbing the fence. Knees inside the clinch from Velasquez, who
steps back and throws a few punches before the horn.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Round 3
D. Mandel
Velasquez took it to dos Santos.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Round 4
Velasquez pursues the champ around the perimeter with leg kicks,
looking to clinch and presumably for another takedown. Dos Santos
just keeps backing up, backing up, throwing punches and eventually
gets taken down against the fence. He pops back to his feet and
denies the next single-leg attempt, then turns Velasquez around
against the cage. Uppercuts to the body and head from Velasquez now
as he gets to the outside with half the round remaining. They come
off the fence and it’s Velasquez walking down the champ, back
toward the fence, where he can’t come up with a takedown.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Velasquez
Round 5
Velasquez comes right at dos Santos, looking for the takedown. Dos
Santos is warned for grabbing the fence again but manages to break
free of his challenger’s grasp. Velasquez keeps on him and grabs
another single-leg, which dos Santos defends by hopping on one leg
and socking Velasquez with short punches. Two more takedown
attempts from Velasquez fail, but midway through the round he
finally gets dos Santos to the floor. Velasquez works to secure the
back with one hook in but dos Santos twists around and Velasquez
instead grinds away with his right elbow from half-guard. Dos
Santos crawls toward the fence, giving up his back again. He stands
and Velasquez stands with him, shouldering him against the cage.
Dos Santos keeps throwing punches in the last minute but Velasquez
is just too strong, holding the Brazilian on the fence and mugging
him with punches inside to the final horn.
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Velasquez (50-44
Velasquez)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Velasquez (50-44 Velasquez)
Mike Whitman scores the round 10-9 Velasquez (50-44 Velasquez)
Official result: Cain Velasquez def. Junior dos Santos via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-43, 50-44) R5 5:00
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