UFC Fight Night 33 play-by-play and live results

BRISBANE, Australia – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 33 event, and you can get live play-by-play and official results here beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).

The card, which features a heavyweight headliner between Mark Hunt and recent title challenger Antonio Silva, takes place at Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia. The main card airs on FOX Sports 1 following prelims on FOX Sports 2 and MMAjunkie.

You can get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporter Steven Marrocco (@MMAjunkieSteven) on Twitter. You can also discuss the event in our UFC Fight Night 33 discussion thread.

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Alex Garcia (11-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ben Wall (7-1-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Wall leads this fight with a low kick and tries to push the fight to the cage, but Garcia circles off. Heavy punches inside from Garcia, and Wall shoots, unsuccessfully. Garcia teeing off in close. And then, a thunderous uppercut drops Wall where he stands. A follow-up literally takes the Aussie off his feet, and another punch puts him completely out as Quinn intervenes.

Result: Alex Garcia def. Ben Wall via KO (punches) – Round 1, 0:43
Recap: Alex Garcia blasts Ben Wall for first-round finish
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: MMAjunkie
Referee: Cameron Quinn

Krzysztof Jotko (14-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Bruno Santos (13-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Touch of gloves, and Santos advances. Jotko circles away and resets. No contact yet. Santos still inching in, and Jotko lets him have a kick. Santos replies with the same, and they reset. Santos looks a little hesitant here. As a matter of fact, both look a little gunshy. Jotko nearly catches Santos off a leg kick. Finally, a combo from Jotko, and Santos presses for a takedown. He gets it, but a whizzer keeps Jotko up. Santos works the knees and lands a punch against the cage. It’s dead quiet in the arena but for Santos’ cornerman. Jotko gets a trip and lands in half-guard. Santos powers to his feet, and Jotko misses a trip. Santos tosses him briefly, but Jotko gets back up. Jotko has dominant position against the cage, though there’s really not much happening here. Mostly a battle for position in the clinch. Santos lands a nice punch after trying for a single-led, and there’s some life from the audience. He tries another toss, and Jotko just gets up. Santos stuffing Jotko against the cage. Finally, a separation from Sharp, and the audience cheers. Jotko tries to intercept Santos with a kick, but Santos charges and ends the round stuffing him against the cage. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Santos, though there wasn’t much to score on.

Round 2 – Another touch of gloves, and hopefully, we’ll get some action. Santos’ raspy cornerman is still yelling at his fighter. But mostly, they’re playing handsy early on. Santos misses with a winging hook, though it gets a reaction from the crowd. Low kick from Jotko. Santos still working to corner his foe, but not firing anything. Jotko jabs him off. Jotko lands a nice counter right to a charge. Santos drives in for a takedown, and we’re stalled against the cage. More clinching. Jotko spins Santos. He breaks off, and we’re back looking at the same staring match. Jotko lands a punch, and Santos tries to repay him, but instead takes a counter. Jotko signals like he’s been hit in the groin, but there’s no stop from the ref. Santos charges back in and presses to the cage. Crowd members chanting “boring” as they jockey for position. Jotko working short punches, but these won’t win the crowd. Then, out of nowhere, Jotko catches Santos with a left and drops him. He unloads, but runs out of time as the round ends. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Jotko, and we’re even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Jotko looks more lively in the final frame, the likely result of trading screams with his corner between rounds. He opens up with a combo but doesn’t hurt Santos, who lands a punch of his own. One-two from Jotko, but no follow-up. Santos moving his head as he coleus distance. Jotko sneaks in a hook as Santos closes. Jotko grabs the fence against the cage, but can’t stop from being elevated and tossed to the mat. Santos working in guard. Time for the ol’ body-body-head. Santos passes to half-guard and works to free his leg. He gets side guard and in a flash takes mount, forcing Jotko to give up his back. Jotko escapes and reverses, bringing a cheer from the irritated crowd. Punches from the Polish fighter up top. Less than a minute to go, and this fight will not go down in the history books. Santos works for an arm triangle from the bottom, and it looks tight, though all-arm. Jotko waits it out and throws a few punches to end the lackluster fight. MMAjunkie scores the final frame 10-9 for Santos, who takes the fight 29-28.

Result: Krzysztof Jotko def. Bruno Santos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Recap: Krzysztof Jotko outworks Bruno Santos to win debut
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 2
Referee: John Sharp

Justin Scoggins (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Richie Vaculik (9-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Touch of gloves, and Scoggins lets go of a kick. Vaculik lands an overhand right in pursuit, and they cinch and throw punches Scoggins opens up with more kicks and tries and uppercut. Vaculik closes for a clinch again, but it’s Scoggins that wins the scramble and gets the fight to the mat, where he takes guard. Vaculik active off his back, and they meet the cage’s edge. Vaculik looks to wall-walk, but Scoggins stuffs it and throws punches. Vaculik up, and they wrestle. In transition, Scoggins drops Vaculik with a right hand, and he’s back on top against the cage. Pass to half-guard, and then a mount attempt, but Vaculik still has his wits about him. Again, he’s up, but Scoggins is all over him. Knees from Scoggins, and Vaculik is forced mostly on the defense. He misses a guillotine on the way to the mat, and Scoggins is again working from top position. Scoggins passes to mount, and Vaculik squirms and escapes, drawing a cheer from the partisan crowd. Scoggins gets back mount, though, as Vaculik tries to scramble to freedom, and the referee waves off the fight as Scoggins unloads with punches. Vaculik immediately protests the stoppage, and the audience loudly boos the call. Scoggins yells, “Are you not entertained!” The official time of stoppage is 4:43 of the first frame for the still-undefeated Scoggins.

Result: Justin Scoggins def. Richie Vaculik via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:43
Recap: Justin Scoggins swarms Richie Vaculik, earns first-round TKO
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 2
Referee: Steve Perceval

Caio Magalhaes (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. Nick Ring (13-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC)

Round 1 – The middleweights touch gloves, and Ring has his hands low off the bat. Magalhaes swings for the fences with a punch and kick. Ring dodges and smiles at his opponent. High kick from the Canadian, and it’s repaid by Magalhaes. Ring presses in and catches a counter right. Magalhaes complains of an eyepoke and signals the ref. We stop for a check, and Ring is sent to his corner. Doctor looks at it, and slaps the Brazilian’s cheek. Guess that means we’re good to go. Ring back in with a smile. His hands are still low, and he’s looking to put together combos. Magalhaes swings big again and misses. Ring takes one to the side of the head and locks them up. No takedown attempt. Ring pauses, daring his foe to swing. No dice. Magalhaes shoots from the open and is stuffed. He drives, anyway, to the cage, where they trade knees and punches. Ring lands a few nice knees to the body, then the head. Magalhaes working punches. Ring finding great success in the clinch. Elbows land. Magalhaes blatantly grabs the cage when Ring tries a takedown and has his hand slapped away. Ring completes the attempt and takes top position against the cage. He thinks about a choke, but Magalhaes pushes back to his feet. Magalhaes now clinching. They reset, and a subsequent clash prompts Ring to retreat, and he manages to get the fight to the ground. Ring sets up for a D’Arce but decides against it. They get back to their feet, where Magalhaes wings a high kick as the round ends. Ring takes the first round on MMAjunkie’s scorecard, 10-9.

Round 2 – Ring again smiling at his opponent, who whacks him with a leg kick to start the frame. Magalhaes again with a body kick. He slips on a subsequent attempt, and Ring charges into a hook. Upon reset, he lands a straight left, but catches another punch. Magalhaes again telegraphs a shot and is stuffed. Ring grabs his head and then drives them to the mat, where he works in sideboard for what looks to be a straight armbar, then keylock. Magalhaes defends, but Ring briefly gets a crucifix. Magalhaes isn’t done, though, and bucks before reversing position and settling into Ring’s guard against the fence. Magalhaes works to pass against the cage. Ring elevates Magalhaes off the mat briefly, but can’t escape. Ground and pound from Magalhaes. Ring losing this round with 30 seconds to go. He’s trying to get his legs up, but Magalhaes is ready for that. Magalhaes takes the second frame on MMAjunkie’s scorecard, 10-9, and the fight is tied at 19-19.

Round 3 – It’s anyone’s fight now, and Ring is closing slowly. Neither fighter, though, looks to have much urgency. Magalhaes breaks the stalemate with a front kick. They trade leg attacks and then clash with punches, but nobody’s wobbled. Both look winded from two tough rounds. More leg attacks. Magalhaes is doing a good job of defending himself against Ring’s incursions. While his punches aren’t as pretty, they’re effective. And just like that, a left hook hurts Ring and sends him backwards. Magalhaes charges into a takedown and goes to work. Ring briefly elevates him, but they flop back to the mat. Ref doesn’t see enough and stands them up, quickly. Ring immediately shoots and is stuffed. He adjust and tries for a double-leg, but Magalhaes isn’t going down. Nice knee from the Brazilian. Ring still has a leg, but not much leverage. Magalhaes whacks him with punches to the head and body. Referee again stands them, and Ring dives for a takedown. It’s been a taxing fight, clearly, and the audience isn’t liking the Canadian’s solution. Ring is still driving, but with Magalhaes sprawled out, they’re in a stalemate. Magalhaes tries to get to Ring’s back, and he lands a few punches to the side of the head before time runs out. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Magalhaes and gives him the fight, 29-28. Judges agree, awarding the Brazilian the unanimous decision.

Result: Caio Magalhaes def. Nick Ring via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Caio Magalhaes perseveres, tops Nick Ring
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 2
Referee: Cameron Quinn

Takeya Mizugaki (19-7-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) vs. Nam Phan (18-11 MMA, 2-5 UFC)

Round 1 – Bantamweights touch gloves to get under way. Phan jabbing in and immediately encountering resistance from Mizugaki. Lead left hook from Mizugaki, and he lands the punch in a subsequent exchange. Nice body shot from Mizugaki. Phan with a left hook of his own, and already this fight is light years different than the last one. Another nice body shot from Mizugaki. He’s turning it on and throwing fast combinations, pushing Phan back before he finishes a takedown against the cage. Phan cage walks and takes a few big punches against the cage. He comes back, though, working the jab. But Mizugaki catches him with a straight right, and he’s forced to reset. Mizugaki far more accurate and effective in exchanges, and far more accurate. Phan is sneaking in a few punches here and there, but he’s being outworked. Mizugaki ends another flurry with a takedown, and when Phan gets up, he’s greeted with a big punch. They trade jabs, and Phan gets caught with a pair of hook counters. Another big body shot from Mizugaki. Phan is still there, though. He’s taking body shots and hooks to the head with regularity, but he’s still coming forward. Mizugaki, though, is clearly in control of the fight. Phan’s corner is telling him to work low, then high. Mizugaki doesn’t give him a chance to implement that suggestion, working combos and coming over the top with a right hand that’s now landing regularly. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Mizugaki.

Round 2 – Mizugaki immediately unloads a few right hands to push off Phan, who’s pushed back to the cage as Mizugaki unloads. A left hook lands flush on Phan’s chin, and all of a sudden, Mizugaki is unloading on him against the fence. Phan takes dozens of shots before he’s able to escape, and the crwod cheers the sequence. Back in open range, they trade punches off the center line, and Phan finds a few body shots. Phan now working a straight right and body shot. Mizugaki tries a surprise elbow. Mizugaki charges in with a right and shoots, but Phan is able to stuff it this time. Thrusting knee from Mizugaki. Phan again goes to the body. He’s booking more shots now. But Mizugaki’s power is evident, and even the booked shots are getting a reaction. They spill to the cage, where Mizugaki works for a takedown and finds himself defending a kimura. He adjusts and completes the takedown. Immedeately, Phan is up, and it looks like the pace Mizugaki has keep is wearing on him. His mouth is wide open, and Phan is pressing forward. Mizugaki takes a body shot, then a nice left hook. Mizugaki counters with a right, but momentum seems to be headed the other way. Mizugaki is unsuccessful in a takedown attempt at the bell, and we roll to the third round. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Mizugaki, who’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – They go right back at it in the final frame, and Phan lands a nice left hook to the head. More clashes of combinations, and Mizugaki chases Phan down. Mizugaki shoots from the open and is again caught in a kimura. He’s forced to reset, and Phan’s corner tells him Mizugaki is going to stall. Big left hook from Phan in the open, and Mizugaki shoots. The crowd is now firmly behind Phan, who turns it up a notch and starts firing punches. He’s finding his range now as Mizugaki tires, and he’s scoring regularly with body shots and left hooks. Mizugaki still is dangerous, but Phan is putting together combinations. Mizugaki wings a couple of hooks and connects, but Phan catches him with a left hook. Another leading knee from Mizugaki, who seems to have found a second wind. There’s more on his punches, but he can’t finish a takedown, and they go back to battering each other in the center of the cage. Phan again finds his left hook and presses in. Mizugaki catches him flush with a left hand and charges to finish the fight. Phan, though, isn’t going anywhere. Fight ends with Mizugaki firing off a big combination, and Phan circles the cage with his arms overhead in victory. MMAjunkie scores the final frame for Phan, 10-9, but it’s not enough to overcome his early deficit. Mizugaki takes the fight, 29-28. Judges award the Japanese fighter a unanimous decision, but with a slightly differing scorecard.

Result: Takeya Mizugaki def. Nam Phan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-28)
Recap: Takeya Mizugaki outboxes, outlasts gutsy Nam Phan
Division: Bantamweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 2
Referee: John Sharp

Bethe Correia (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Julie Kedzie (16-13 MMA, 0-2 UFC)

Round 1 – A scowling Correia looks for punches opposite Kedzies hooks. She wings back a counter that gets the cet’s attention. Kedzie using her legs to keep Correia at bay. A nice side-kick lands for Kedzie. Correia presses in, and Kedzie’s chin is straight up in the air. She hasn’t gotten tagged yet, but she could catch something big if she does. Correia favors a left hook and is pressing forward to land it. At the moment, she’s out of range, so leg kicks are doing a better job. Then, she finds a pair of lefts and follows with a leg kick. Side kick leads to spinning backfirst for Kedzie, and the latter misses. Correia presses her to the cage and attempt to land big, but they separate. A nice charging combination lands for Correia, and Kedzie is on her bicycle. It’s a trick: She nearly lands a spinning hook kick, but it misses. Correia presses again to the cage, where she roughs up Kedzie with punches, knees, and a few stomps. Kedzie replies with a knee to the head, and Correia swings as she separates. Correia lowering her head and charging in again with those hooks. She trips on a kick, and they punch in the clinch for a spell. Correia shoots in the open and takes punches to the side of the head as she tries to complete the move. Round ends, and MMAjunkie scores it 10-9 for Correia.

Round 2 – Kedzie leads with a low kick and then goes high with another kick. Correia intercepts it with punches, and they reset. Feints from both, but Correia sticks a left. Kedzie working the jab to keep Correia at bay, but a left hand is sneaking through. Kedzie times a leg kick and lands a punch. Correia again swing hard, but Kedzie counters with a right hand. Kedzie smartly landing jab as Correia throws. Backfist misses for Correia. Kedize landsa nice front kick, and Correia charges in to clinch against the cage. Kedzie immediately tries to escape, and lands an elbow as she pushes off. Correia lets a few hooks fly and presses in to the cage again. They trade knees, and Kedzie lands a nice elbow in the clinch. Kedzie looking looser and far more comfortable than the first round. Linear knee strike from “Fireball.” Correia chasing her down. Correia shoots from the open and can’t complete it before they meet the cage. Foot stomps from the Brazilian. Kedzie looking to do damage in close. Round ends with the two clinched against the cage. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Kedzie, and we’re even at 19-19.

Round 3 – Correia lands a right hand off an exchange in the opening seconds of the round. Her right eye is bruised, but she’s still pressing with leg kicks and a jab. Kedzie looking for a way in. Correia chases down a right hook. Kedzie lands to the body in a subsequent clash. She kicks her way out of an exchange. Left hand again does damage for Correia, who’s putting together combinations far better in this round. She has Kedzie on her heels. A body kick is caught by Correia, who takes the fight to the mat. Kedzie active off her back in guard. She scoots to the cage, where she tries to wall-walk Correia fighting the move, and put a hook in before nearly taking the back. Kedize wisely reverses and escapes, retreating to center cage with a few punches. Ninety seconds left. Who wants it more? Spinning hook kick slams into Correia’s head, but she’s still there. Kedzie takes a left hook and then charges for a counter, but Correia just clinches. Nice one-two combos from Correia, who is surging back. Punches have Kedzie on her heels, and the fight ends with Correia swarming. Kedzie took more than a few shots in the bout’s closing seconds, and this round is going to Correia, 10-9. That gives the UFC newcomer her first octagon win on MMAjunkie’s scorecard, 29-28. Two of three judges agree, awarding Correia the fight.

Result: Bethe Correia def. Julie Kedzie via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Recap: Bethe Correia takes close split from Julie Kedzie
Division: Women’s bantamweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Steve Perceval

Dylan Andrews (17-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. Clint Hester (9-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC)

Round 1 – Touch of cloves from these former “TUF 17? castmates. Hester goes to the legs and rattles Andrews with a right hand. Andrews, in turn, wings a right and catches a left. Hester is swinging big, getting a reaction from the crowd. Andrews presses with a jab and gets caught with a looping overhand right. Hester’s punches certainly sound more powerful, but who knows. Andrews sneaks in a left hook and ducks under for a takedown, landing in half-guard. Hester is scooting, and Andrews isn’t doing much on top. Andrews working to trap Hester’s left arm. Round passes midway point. Hester sits up, and Andrews grabs his neck and sits down for a guillotine attempt. Hester fights it and escapes. He works his left elbow from half-guard, but even he isn’t having a terrible amount of luck from up top. Andrews is righting himself, and Hester can’t stop him. Andrews clinches and gets a trip, eliciting a cheer, but Hester is up. He misses on a big punch, and Andrews tosses him to the mat. He ends the round in side mount. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Hester.

Round 2 – Hester attacks the legs to get us started. Andrews returns fire. Less steam on Hester’s punches, which Andrews ducks under and tries for a trip. He can’t get the takedown, but he lands some leg kicks instead. Juping front kick from Hester, who avoids a looping left. Andrew with a stiff left hand, and Hester charges and bowls them over at the other end of the cage. He’s got over three minutes to work as he postures up from half-guard. A right hand from up top. Hester thinks of passing, and Andrews turns his body. That prompts left hand from Hester, who’s holding position. Andrews resorts to tying them up, but Hester elevates and lands a nice elbow. Andrews ties up, and after a short spell, gets a referee call for action. Audience screaming to stand them up. Hester is on top, but somehow, Andrews manages to get in position to take the back. Hester turns, but Andrews is able to escape. He’s greeted with big punches, and they trade. Andrews is a mess. Hester damaging him with punches. A clash of kicks sends Hester to the mat, but he rights himself and misses with a big left hook. Charging leg kick from Hester. They coast as the round comes to an end, bringing another call for action from ref. But time runs out before the fighters can oblige. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Hester, and he’s got the lead 20-18. In between rounds, the cageside doctor checks on Andrews, whose right shoulder looks injured. After a few moments, the fight is waved off, with Andrews and Hester crying on each other’s shoulders. Andrews then raises his friend’s hand.

Result: Clint Hester def. Dylan Andrews via TKO (doctor’s stoppage due to injury) – Round 2, 5:00
Recap: Clint Hester takes TKO win as injury ends Dylan Andrews’ night
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Cameron Quinn

Pat Barry (8-7 MMA, 5-7 UFC) vs. Soa Palelei (20-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Palelei wings a punch and instantly shoots for a takedown against Barry, who runs into the cage and spins off. Both men cautions. Barry shifts a leg kick and a head kick. Barry throws a knee as Palelei lunges for a takedown. Barry catches his left arm and cranks for a kimura. He momentarily frees the arm, but Palelei wrestles it away. Palelei in half-guard, throwing short punches. Palelei takes mount and instantly begins hammering Bary with punches. Barry goes out late in the flurry, and the referee waves it off. Amazingly, Barry is allowed to stand and pitches face-first into the canvas as he tries to walk away. Grave error by cageside officials.

Result: Soa Palelei def. Pat Barry via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:09
Recap: Soa Palelei blasts through Pat Barry in first round
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Steve Perceval

Ryan Bader (16-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) vs. Anthony Perosh (14-8 MMA, 4-5 UFC)

Round 1 – Bader advances and meets a pair of punches. He resets and Perosh stumbles to the mat. Perosh again defending himself with some wild returns. Bader catches him coming in and sends him stumbling to the mat, where he unloads with punches. Perosh gets up and gets rocked by a huge punch, but he somehow manages to survive and even chase Bader off with a few winging hooks. Bader again throws and meets a counter-attack. Perosh misses big on the next exchange and take another shot that sends him staggering to the canvas once again. Bader unloads with more punches and then secures a crucifix. Perosh rolls to escape the position and takes an elbow that forces him to roll. He finds his feet, but takes some punches on the trip up. A failed trip attempt fails, and Perosh gets on his bicycle as Bader wings a hook. Bader far more technical in his punches. Perosh charges with a flurry of sloppy hooks, and Bader intercepts him for the takedown. Another big elbow lands for “Darth.” Perosh tries an upkick. Bader leaps into guard with a punch. Perosh’s forehead is bleeding, and he’s taking some serious elbows as the round comes to an end. MMAjunkie scores the first frame for Bader, 10-8.

Round 2 – A stiff jab opens the round for Bader, but Perosh is game to fight, charging back with a sloppy combo. Bader slows things down with a takedown. He goes to work, and Perosh tries to stand as he fires an elbow. Then another, and another. Perosh, it should be noted, is very busted up. Both of his eyes are swelling, and his nose is in bad shape. But he’s still in the fight, and is trying his darndest to stand up amid the storm. Bader won’t let him, and he’s having his way with short, effective punches from up top. Two minutes left, and Perosh takes yet another bomb as Bader lunges into it from overhead. And again. Perosh is a punching bag here, with Bader’s grunts audible from cageside. Bader briefly traps Perosh’s left arm with his knee, but he doesn’t need the position. He’s doing plenty of damage with his left elbow. It’s a very one-sided fight, and MMAjunkie scores it again 10-8 for Bader, who’s now up 20-16.

Round 3 – Perosh charges in after circling off, then does it again. Bader evades and catches him with a counter, sending him toppling to the mat once again. We’re back in the same position as the previous round, with Bader holding the top and battering Perosh with punches and elbows. When Perosh tries to escape, his legs are scooped out from beneath him, and the punishment begins anew. The audience is even beginning to tire of the affair. Bader is holding position and working his left arm, but this time, Perosh gets to his feet. Then, Bader violently trips him again. You can guess where it goes from here. A flurry of punches seem to bring Perosh to the brink. But he’s able to briefly escape before returning to his back.To put it nicely, Perosh’s face is a bloody mess. Bader works to advance position, but Perosh somehow has the fortitude to fight him. Bader flurries away with punches, catching Perosh a final time before the final bell rings. MMAjunkie scores the final frame 10-8, giving Bader the win, 30-24. Judges give Bader the unanimous decision, but miraculously, two of them merely award a 30-27 score.

Result: Ryan Bader def. Anthony Perosh via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Recap: Ryan Bader brutalizes Anthony Perosh en route to blood-filled decision win
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: John Sharp

Mauricio Rua (22-8 MMA, 6-6 UFC) vs. James Te Huna (16-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC)

Round 1 – No touch of gloves, and Rua fires off a low kick. They clash in center cage, and both men are standing. Low kick rom Rua. Audience singing a song. Nice low kicks from Rua as Te Huna works to corner him and winds up on the mat protecting himself. Rua lets him up and looks for a right hand. Te Huna defends, but in the subsequent exchange, he catches a punch that lays him out col. Replays show he walked straight into a left hook to the chin. A thunderous follow-up mercifully misses. He’s on the canvas for several moments before he gets on a stool. Official time of the stoppage comes at the 1:08 mark of the first.

Result: Mauricio Rua def. James Te Huna via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:03
Recap: ‘Shogun’ Rua drops James Te Huna with vicious KO
Division: Light heavyweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: John Sharp

Mark Hunt (9-8-1 MMA, 4-2-1 UFC) vs. Antonio Silva (18-5-1 MMA, 2-2-1 UFC)

Round 1 – Silva feints off the bat, and reconsider an advance. Hunt flicks a jab. Nothing doing just yet. Side kick to the leg for Silva. Hunt patient. Another feint from Silva, then a front kick that barely misses. Another side kick to the thigh from Silva. Hunt has yet to connect. Silva moving laterally. Hunt misses on a big swing, and silva trips, but gets up. They reset. Front kick to punch for Silva, who backs up as Hunt closes. Silva flicks the front kick. Silva whiffs high kick. Hunt punches in, but he meets glove. Now it’s Silva’s turn they clash, and Silva drops Hunt with a punch, barely missing with a follow up knee. Hunt rights himself, and we’re center cage. Less than two minutes to go. One-two from Hunt is blocked. Silva kicks low. Hard kick from Hunt. Silva with front kick again that makes Hunt off. Brazilians in crowd chant. Hunt charges again but is blocked. Silva presses them to the cage, and Hunt reverses. Silva peels off, and we’ve got 20 seconds left. Silva cracks Hunt’s body with a kick and then shuffles side-to-side before a counter comes. MMAjunkie scores the frame 10-9 for Silva.

Round 2 – Hunt closes and takes a high kick that he blocks. Silva shuffles again and Hunt chases him down. Hunt closes with punches and again is blocked. He takes a kick to the body and attempts to return fire. It’s blocked, and Silva wisely kicks the leg as he chases down a counter. Silva with front kick. Hunt misses on the next exchange, and Silva suddenly charges with punches. Most miss, and he’s forced to reset. Heavy leg kick for “Bigfoot.” Silva misses big with wheel kick. Hunt sticks a jab but misses the cross. Slight swelling underneath Silva’s right eye. He’s outstretching his arms, then goes high with a kick. Hunt attacks the leg, then connects with a nice right hand, his first big shot of the night. Big leg kick from Hunt. They clash again and Silva ends with a leg kick. Both men are defending well in exchanges. But Hunt sneaks in a hard, hard body kick. Silva circles into a high kick. Siva goes over his lab. Silva kicks Hunt’s leg, and it looks like Hunt is injured. Silva pours it on and lands more shots, but Hunt is still there. It looks like something is definitely wrong with Hunt’s left leg. MMAjunkie scores the second round for Silva, 10-9, and he’s up 20-18.

Round 3 – Hunt takes a body kick and presses forward. He punches in and Silva circles off, unscathed. Hunt times a kick and gets Silva to the ground. The two scramble, and Silva gets back to his feet. Both men are caked in sweat. They reset, and Silva unloads a front kick. Hunt with a jab, and Silva ties him up near the cage. A trip fails for the Brazilian, and Hunt pushes him against the fence. Silva reverses and flings a high kick as Hunt retreats. Leg kick for Silva. Hunt’s mouth is wide open, and he’s sucking air. But he perfectly times an uppercut that pops Silva, who fires back before they clinch. Silva lands and elbow and takes a one-two. Then Hunt catches him flush with a straight right that sends him to the canvas. Hunt is overhead, firing punches and elbows, but Silva is still in the fight. Hunt takes half-guard, and Silva is working to scoot free. Hunt punches with his right hand. One minute left. Silva is trying to defend his face with his right hand, as his left is trapped. Hunt is forced to adjust as Silva scrambles. Round ends with Hunt firing elbows overhead. MMAjunkie scores the round 10-9 for Hunt, and Silva leads 29-28.

Round 4 – Crowd stomping their feet. Great atmosphere for main event. Silva misses a right hand, and they trade punches in the center of the cage. Silva retreats, and Hunt chases with punches. Silva ducks under for a takedown but is caught, and Hunt stuffs him against the fence. Silva wings a right as Hunt peels off. Silva with more rights, and he stumbles, providing a great opportunity for an illegal knee…if only. Hunt shows restraint and then manages to trip Silva to the mat, where he stands overhead. Silva angles his massive hips for an armbar, but Hunt stays free. Hunt postures, and Silva gets up. Silva peels off, and fires another leg kick. Hunt with leading elbow, and Silva counters with a right. Then another lead elbow and they’re trading punches in the center of the cage. Silva is unhurt after the exchange, and surges. He is working Hunt over. Hunt somehow manages to fire off an uppercut. He hopes to trip Silva, but is instead tripped himself. Less than 90 seconds to go with a bonkers exchange. Silva unloads with punches and advances position, but Silva takes mount and begins pounding on Hunt, who’s desperately trying to survive. Silva fights to keep mount, and then wings a left hand. Hunt’s face is bleeding badly. Round ends with Hunt in mount. Crazy, crazy round that Silva takes on MMAjunkie’s scorecard, 10-9, for a 39-37 scorecard.

Round 5 – They touch gloves and hug, and Hunt charges with punches. Silva is wobbled, but still standing. This is a slugfest that Hunt is winning. It’s crazy that Silva hasn’t dropped. Hunt is tattooing him with punches. Their hands are at their sides. They’re both exhausted. Hunt fires off a lead elbow. Toe to toe. Silva’s face is covred with blood. Hunt is lighting him up with counters. Hunt with more lead elbows. Silva is now almost completely stationary. Hunt lands another shot, and Silva is seconds away from being stopped, but Silva ties them up. Less than three minutes to go. Who wants it more. After an elbow from Hunt, Perceval stops the bout and calls in the doctor to check on Silva, drawing screams from the crowd. He restarts them center cage, and they once again go toe to toe, swinging for the fences. Hunt again is getting the better of it, but Silva is surviving. Silva lands three big shots in a row, and Hunt looks tired. Silva presses him against the cage and tries to land shots. more punches, and Silva isn’t going away. This is unbelievable. They are completely gassed, but still throwing. Hunt exhales and gets Silva against the cage. Silva tries a knee up the middle. Hunt working uppercut. Thirty seconds to go. Silva punches Hunt off and fires more shots before Hunt presses him back to the cage. Crwod is going bonkers. Hunt won’t let Silva get space, and the fight ends in a bloody embrace. The crowd is thrilled. MMAjunkie scores the final frame 10-9 for Hunt, but gives Silva the fight, 48-47.

Result: Mark Hunt vs. Antonio Silva declared majority draw (48-47 Hunt, 47-47, 47-47)
Recap: Mark Hunt fights Antonio Silva to draw in all-time classic
Division: Heavyweight
Broadcast: FOX Sports 1
Referee: Steve Perceval