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| Reported Ernest I Aguilar |
The UFC is holding their annual Super Bowl weekend event with Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit fighting for the Interim Welterweight Title while Champion Georges St.-Pierre heals a torn ACL. The co-main event is two big men going at it when Roy Big Country Nelson welcomes Fabrico Werdum back to the UFC after a 3 plus year stint away.
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170lbs Welterweight
Dan (The Anvil) Stittgen: 7-1vs Stephen (Wonderboy) Thompson: 5-0
Round 1
Referee: Josh Rosenthall
Wonderboy starts out with various kicking strikes and switching from orthodox and southpaw stances. Stiggen is stuck on the outside by the kicks unable to get in and fire away any strikes or attempt a takedown. Stittgen returns a leg kick or two of his on but Thompson continues to land kicks to the legs and body. Thompson is now mixing in a few head kicks to keep him guessing. Stittgen looks to be stumped by Thompson out there. The Wonderboy lands two quick punches and drills Stittgen on the jaw with a high roundhouse kick to end the fight and keep his record undefeated.
Stephen Thompson wins by KO at 4:13 of Round 1
185 Middleweight
Rafael (Sapo) Natal 13-3-1 vs Michael (Judo) Kuiper 11-0
Referee: Steve Mazzagati
RD 1
Kuiper pressing the action early. Natal dives in for a takedown and lands in full mount. Kuiper escapes to his feet but leaves his head in and Kuiper slaps on a guillotine but Natal is able to escape. They exchange some punches. Natal ducks under and secures the takedown. Kuiper gets up only to be driven back down. Natal keeps working for position but Kuiper wall walks the cage to his feet. Natal doesn't let loose and drags him back down. Natal spends a moment in half guard before Kuiper escapes. Kuiper with a couple punches. Natal gets another takedown. Kuiper escapes and gets into Natal's full mount. Natal with an armbar attempt. Kuiper works free and lands a couple hammer fist. They get to their feet as the round comes to an end.
5 takedowns for Rafael Natal in the round
RD 2
Round starts with some kicks being exchanged. Now punches to the face being exchanged. Natal keeps working for a takedown but has been unsuccessful. Both land hard rights to the face. They tie up on the fence as Natal tries to get the fight back to the ground. Kuiper is able to stay on his feet. They break and Natal starts landing rights on Kuiper's face as he pedals backwards. Kuiper keeps walking forward through them. Natal finally gets a takedown with under 30 seconds in the second rd. Natal in half guard as the round ends.
RD 3
Last round starts as Kuiper pushes forward and hurts him with an upper cut then a left as Natal tries to get up from his knees. Kuiper drills him again. Natal is on his side up against the fence as Kuiper lands punches to the head and body. Natal trying to sweep but is unable to finally he gets Kuiper into his guard and then uses his feet off the fence to get to his stomach then stands up. Natal picks Kuiper up and slams him down. Natal in a side control and landing elbows on Kuipers forehead as he works for the arm. Kuiper trying to blocking Natal from getting the mount. Natal is able to get the mount and straps on an arm triangle choke with just under a minute left. It looks tight but Kuiper is able to keep his arm in the way to keep from having to tap or go to sleep. Time expires with natal holding on to the arm triangle.
The judges score it: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 for the winner Rafael Natal
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170 Welerweight
Matthew Riddle: 5-3 vs Henry (Sicario) Martinez: 8-1
Ref: Herb Dean
Herb Dean starts off the two southpaws. Martinez is getting in and out quickly landing overhands and leg kicks on the much taller fighter. Martinez is able to stay just out of reach of Riddles punches and is countering nicely. Riddle comes in with a left and right and eats a nice combo for his efforts. Riddle with a body kick and Martinez drills the outside thigh of Riddle. Riddle with a straight jab and Martinez lands three more head shots. Riddle is leaking blood from the outside of his left eye. Riddle gets the plum clinch and just misses with a big knee as round 1 comes to an end.
RD 2
Leg kicks from each to open the round. Riddle dives in for the takedown but can't get it Riddle charges forward and Martinez lands a nice left. Riddle continues to come forward but whenever he bends over for a takedown Martinez tags the jaw. Martinez attempts a takedown but has to back off when Riddle gets him back in the thai clinch. Riddle lands more shots to the body and legs. Martinez' right side is turning red and Riddle charges in and fires rapid punches as the round comes to an end.
RD 3
Martinez has a little blood now coming from the inside of his left eye. Riddle landing more body kicks and eats a left right combo. Riddle keeps throwing the kicks to keep Martinez out of reach. Martinez is not having the same luck getting inside. Riddle gets a single leg takedown and Martinez defends with the rubber guard. Riddle gets on Martinez back and gets hooks in but is too high and they are back on their feet. Riddle with a semi deflected head kick. Riddle with another takedown. Martinez using the rubber guard as Riddle moves them up against the fence. Riddle now in full guard landing some glancing head shots and elbows. Now Riddle is connecting with so great ground and pound but not enough to end it before the fight comes to a close.
The three judges cage side score the fight: 29-28 Martinez, 29-28 Riddle and 29-28 for Riddle
170 Welterweight
Matt (The Immortal) Brown: 14-11 vs Chris (C-Murder) Cope: 5-3
Rd 1
Ref Kim Winslow
Brown throwing nice combos of punches and kicks to start. Brown keeps pressing forward. Brown clinches and pushes Cope into the fence. Cope does a good job avoiding the takedown and using a winsor to put Brown on the fence. Brown with a knee to the body as they separate. Brown with a takedown but can't keep Cope pinned. Cope spins Browns back to the fence. Cope putting his weight on Brown. Brown reverses and gets a single leg trip and Cope is back up but receives another knee. Back in the middle of the cage and trading punches. Cope with a left right then leg kick combo.
RD 2
Both taking turns trying to come forward trading punches. Brown with a nice four punch combo. Brown with a right to the ear of cope Brown hits him with a left hook to drop him and dives on him and lands some clean punches and hammer fist as Kim Winslow pulls Brown off to end the fight.
Matt "The Immortal" Brown gets the KO win at 1:19 of round 2
135 Bantemweight
Alex (Bruce LeeRoy) Caceres: 6-4 vs Edwin (El Feroz) Figueroa: 8-1
Referee: Herb Dean
RD 1
They are trying to find their range as the fight starts out. Bruce LeeRoy drills Figueroa in the nuts when going for an inside leg kick that stops the fight for over two minutes. Herb Dean issues a strong warning. Joe Rogan then has go into the alternatives for a better cup and who makes them. LeeRoy was able to lands a grazing head kick before he gets dropped from a jumping head kick from Figueroa. Figueroa tries to rain down punches Caceres is then able to pull him into guard and work his way onto his back. Figueroa now having to fight off submission attempts. Caceres doing a great job of maintaining position as Figueroa tries to shake him.
RD 2
Figueroa running forward throwing head kicks and punches. Cacere with a head kick that stuns him. Back and forth kicks and punches from both. Cacere with body kick and slips but bounces back up. Cacere with another shot to the groin that drops Figueroa. Figueroa sits on his butt in the middle of the cage recovering. Figueroa takes almost the whole five minutes to recover. Herb Dean takes away two points from Cacere and starts them again. Cacere with big knee and takes him down. Cacere gets his back and a body triangle while working for a submission. Figueroa doing a good job defending. Cacere turns him into an armbar attempt and locks in a triangle armbar with thirty seconds left. Figueroa scrambles free and tries to rain down punches. Figueroa's nose is bleeding.
RD 3
Both men trying to land kicks. Figueroa rushing forward swinging. Nothing significant lands. Spinning back kick lands for Cacere. Head kick now from Figueroa and a superman punch by Cacere. Cacere knocks him down with a kick and gets his back while Figueroa is standing. Figueroa has him on his back and pressed against the fence defending a choke. Cacere falls off the front but spins back around on to his back again. Figueroa rolls into his guard. Big punches on the ground from Figueroa. Triangle attempt by Cacere. Figueroa spins for knee bar but Cacere gets his back again as the fight comes to an end.
Winner by split decision Edwin Figueroa. Scores come in as
28-27, 27-28 and 28-27
145 Featherweight
Dustin (The Diamond) Poirier: 11-1 vs Max (Blessed) Holloway: 4-0
Referee: Steve Mazzagati
RD 1
Holloway with a front kick out the gate then flying knee that misses a couple quick punches and anotherflying knees. Poirier know coming forward with punches. Holloway comes in with another flying knee but Poirier catches him in the air. Poireir with a big slam and into the full mount lands a few punches. Poirier locks in a deep armbar Holloway rolls and Poirier locks in a triangle and and keep the armbar from the top Position and Holloway is forced to tap. There was no getting out of that. Poirier shows pure dominance on the ground.
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185 Middleweight
Ed (Short Fuse) Herman: 19-7 vs Clifford Starks: 8-0
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Both men jumping right in and firing away with a fury. Starks lands a stunning right as Herman lands with an upper cut. Both men continue to exchange shots They clinch against the fence and land dirty boxing shots. Both men viewing for control. Nice exchange of punches as they separate Herman throws two more uppercuts. Herman takes down Starks and fires in short elbows and punches. Starks working to get free and sweeps Herman from his half guard and get him on his back. Herman working for a submission as round ends
RD 2
Herman slips as he kicks Starks left thigh. Starks lands a pair of kicks to Herman's legs as he is down. Herman pops up and Starks ties up Herman on the fence. Starks with some short shots and Herman sweeps his legs out and is now in side control then into full mount. Starks gives up his back and Herman working for a rear naked choke he locks his hands and Starks taps out.
Winner Ed Herman by submission due to a rear naked choke
Great pace lots of with a lot of action
135 Bantamweight
Renan Barao: 29-1 vs. Scott (Young Guns) Jorgenson: 13-4
Referee: Kim Winslow
RD 1
Renan Barao with a thudding head kick Barao with great accuracy early. Jorgenson delivering leg kicks but is eating jabs. Barao with a spinning back kick to Jorgensons head. Jorgenson ties up a body lock but can't get the take down. Barao with continues stiff jabs . Both men swining away. Jogenson tries for another take down. Barao defends well. Barao with nice leg kicks. Jorgenson stiff jabs. Jorgenson ties him up against fence and Barao spins him around. Barao with spinning back kick that grazes Jorgenson. Round ends
RD 2
Both men bouncing around on their toes. Jorgenson shoots a double. He lands knees as they separate and Jorgenson ties him up and pulls Renan onto him and into half guard Barao keeps trying to work positions good grappling going on. Jorgenson holds him place with a single butterfly. Jorgenson turns and gives up his back but is able to get up. Barao hard spinning back kick to the body. Jorgenson with a stiff jab but Barao has been pinpoint with striking. Both men very active.
RD 3
Jorgenson comes out guns blazing. Barao with a body shot. Jorgenson still trying to press forward. Barao countering well. Both men landing jabs. Barao just is looking sharp. Barao attempts a flying knee Jorgen attempts his own neither land both men keep circling and exchanging. 135 pounders are tough Jorgenson now has a little blood from his nose. Powerful leg kicks from Barao. Jorgenson throws a right hook. Renan just keeps landing punches and thudding kicks to Jorgensons legs.
Judges all 3 score it 30-27 for Renan Barao
170 Welterweight
Josh (Kos) Koscheck: 18-5 vs. Mike Pierce: 13-4
Referee: Herb Dean
Both start with low wrestler stances. They tie up and vie for position. Knees from Kos. Peirce pressing Kos against fence and foot stomping. Pierce pressing his weight into him. Pierce nice upper cut. Kos stalks pierce looking to land big blow. They tie up and are in over/under Pierce with knee to break them. They circle throwing lefts Peirce rocks him. Both throwing hard shots Kos head rocks back and Pierce seems unaffected. Kos gains composure. Pierce throws a couple kicks Kos stiff left. Pierce looking for a single leg takedown runs Kos against the fence and has over/under against the fence crowd booing at the end of the round.
RD 2
Low stances again. Right hand by Pierce. Pierce grabs single and puts Kos against fence. Kos smacks the side of his head and Pierce drops the leg Kos reverses Pierce lands an uppercut and stiff right. Solid jabs by Pierce Kos seems frustrated he can't find an opening to land his big overhand right. Pierce bleeding from top of the head. Kos throwing power punches pierce pressing against Kos on fence. Cut was caused by a heads colliding. Kos is warned for open fingers. Kos shoots and gets Pierce on his butt in the last minute. Pierce gets to his feet. Kos stalks forward throwing at his head.
RD 3
Sounds like the crowd is chanting Koscheck sucks. Pierce landing jabs but Kos keeps coming forward. Pierce with a takedown. Kos wall walks and circles his back off the cage. Referee telling them to work. Kos with elbow to his head as they break. Kos with a right Pierce lands an elbow in the tie up. Kos body shots and knees. Pierce taps Koscheck's nose with a jab. Kos tries a take down. Pierce wide stance defends well. Referee seperates the two. Kos pokes in pierce his eye. Last warning from Herb Dean. Kos measuring with left jab now loosening up and firing big looping rights. Kos hits power double leg takedown. Pierce now sitting up. And wall walks Pierce with a big spinning elbow. But Kos leans forward and swings for fences as fight ends.
Audience booing.
Judges have it 29-28 Koscheck, 29-28 Pierce, and 29-28 for Koscheck. Kos acknowledges most hated flips off crowd as they boo and yell at him.
265 Heavyweight
Roy (Big Country) Nelson: 17-6 vs. Fabricio (Vai Cavalo) Werdum: 14-5-1
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
RD 1
Roy bouncing around on the ball of his feet. Werdum misses front kick but hits a knee and nice body shot. Werdum gets his back trying for a rear naked choke. Nelson is able to escape. Well done by Nelson. Werdum has a plum clinch and lands some nasty knees. Big Country with upper cuts. Nelson swings hims around and presses Werdum against the fence. Nelson bleeding pretty good. Nelson holding Werdum tight against the fence and foot stomps. Rosenthal breaks them apart and doctor checks out Nelson's cut. Werdum tries to gain plum clinch. Nelson drills him and Werdum falls back. Nelson starts to follow him to the ground Werdum smiles and almost locks in an armbar Nelson wiggles free and lets him up. Werdum spinning back kick that just misses his face. Cut is above the right eye of Nelson
RD 2
Knee drops Nelson. Werdum tries to tie him up but Nelson gets up and stalks Werdum nasty leg kicks by Werdum. Nelson with an upper cuts as Werdum comes in but is hit by a knee. Leg kicks by Werdum. Nelson throws bomb. Werdum hits him with a jab. Nelson eats a couple more but comes forward. Leg kick and knee behind it by Werdum. They circle the cage Werdum back pedaling and kicks Nelson's legs when he gets too close. Nelson chasing after him throwing over hands that are missing but the first stunned him and has him running back. Werdum back to kicking. Nelson with overhand right as the bell rings.
RD 3
Werdum nice jab. More jabs to keep him at a distance. Werdum tries a takedown but Nelson gets his neck and tries to submit Werdum with guillotine. Can't lock it on taller man. Nelson throws a knee that misses uppercut by Nelson. Werdum lands a left and another knee. Werdum jabbing and front kick to Nelson's face but he continues to rumble forward. Leg kick then roundhouse that misses by Werdum. Nelson won't quit. Fabrico nice combo Roy returns fire Fabricio is on point with the jab. Roy throwing everything into every one of the punches to the end but did not connect.
Unanimous Desicion for Fabrico Werdum 30-27 on all three score cards. Werdum great showing but Nelson would not quit he would get hit and come forward.
170 Welterweight Interm Title
Nick Diaz: 27-7-1 vs. Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit: 27-5
Ref: steve mazzagati
Diaz 11 fight win streak condit 12 of last 13 and was the last WEC welterweight champion.
RD 1
Condit looking angry Diaz looking focused pressing heads and being separated. Diaz pressing forward. Condit throwing leg kicks. Diaz goes forward and throws a quick 3 and tries to tie up Condit. Condit fires off to create space. Diaz presses forward walking him down. Condit throwing more power punches head kick by Diaz. Condit trying to keep from getting stuck against fence. Condit getting chants and throws leg kick. Diaz returns fire. Diaz talking as he is trying get to Condit . Diaz now walking forward waving fingers. Condit hit leg kicks and circles. Diaz throwing head kicks that are semi deflected. Condit spinning back fist blocked. Diaz chants. Diaz throwing his arms up and talking to Condit as he presses forward and dodges Condits punch.
RD 2
Condit fires away with everything from kicks flying knees and spinning punches. Diaz does good avoiding. Condit hits a spinning back fist as Diaz ties him up. Diaz yelling "What!" and gives him the Stockton slap. Diaz doing more talking walking with hands down then fires off a triple jab. Diaz throwing combos trying to able to get Condit against the fence. Condit misses front kick trading body shots now. Diaz has him against the fence and lands punches in bunches(10 very quickly) till Condit can escape. Diaz tries to tie him up. Condit throws something then moves. Round ends and Diaz is following Condit to his corner mean mugging him.
RD 3
Diaz kicks two head kicks that miss. Diaz nice left. Condit head kick as Diaz comes forward Condit circles out and a combo by Diaz. Condit fires to get free. Condit leg kick. Diaz two jabs. Condit leg kick as he tries to keep space. Diaz with a body head combo. Diaz starting to talk again and Condit moves in and they trade punches. Flying knee from Condit. Diaz 3 punches and side kick by Condit to make room. Diaz talking Condit slips Diaz comes after him as time runs out in the round.
RD 4
Leg kick checked by Diaz. Condit trying to stick with his plan of not getting trapped and Diaz is trying to pin his back to the fence and deliver his rapid style punches to pick him apart. Diaz trying to take down. Condit pops out and lands a combo. Condit lands a leg kick then an immediate kick to Diaz jaw but Diaz seems unfazed. Condit slips out of a Diaz single leg attempt. Condit quick jab and leg kick then hits a side kick to get free. And clear. Condit is keeping Diaz from getting his combos off.
RD 5
Same thing Diaz chasing him forward and Condit fires off to get free. Condit body front kick. Diaz throws left to the body. Diaz flailing kicks but to no avail Condit with a head kick. Diaz double under hooks against the fence but Condit spins free. Condit connects to Diaz head, Diaz returns his own punches. Diaz gets his back and drags him down to the mat with a minute left. Body triangle. Diaz going for a RNC. Condit defends well. Diaz spins for arm. They are rolling as bell rings to end the fight. Diaz stole that round at the end.
Judges have it scored 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 for new Interim Welterweight Champion The Natural Born Killer Carlos Condit.
Diaz says he is done and doesn't need this shit. He will help his teammates and brother trains but is done if they don't want to fight him. He says Carlos ran from him the whole time and hit him with baby leg kicks and he is out of this shit.
Sub of night: Dustin Poirier
Fight of the night: Werdum vs. Nelson
Ko of the night: Stephen Thompson
All four award winners take home an extra $65K.
What a great night of fights with lots of action heart and fast pace. It would have been nice to see Nick Diaz be able to do what he does best but he was unable to stop Carlos Condit from executing his game plan of sticking and moving. The little weight class guys moved fast and delivered tons of action while the bigger guys showed great resiliency and big shots. Well worth the money I would say. There was 12 good fights broadcast tonight.
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170lbs Welterweight
Dan (The Anvil) Stittgen: 7-1vs Stephen (Wonderboy) Thompson: 5-0
Round 1
Referee: Josh Rosenthall
Wonderboy starts out with various kicking strikes and switching from orthodox and southpaw stances. Stiggen is stuck on the outside by the kicks unable to get in and fire away any strikes or attempt a takedown. Stittgen returns a leg kick or two of his on but Thompson continues to land kicks to the legs and body. Thompson is now mixing in a few head kicks to keep him guessing. Stittgen looks to be stumped by Thompson out there. The Wonderboy lands two quick punches and drills Stittgen on the jaw with a high roundhouse kick to end the fight and keep his record undefeated.
Stephen Thompson wins by KO at 4:13 of Round 1
185 Middleweight
Rafael (Sapo) Natal 13-3-1 vs Michael (Judo) Kuiper 11-0
Referee: Steve Mazzagati
RD 1
Kuiper pressing the action early. Natal dives in for a takedown and lands in full mount. Kuiper escapes to his feet but leaves his head in and Kuiper slaps on a guillotine but Natal is able to escape. They exchange some punches. Natal ducks under and secures the takedown. Kuiper gets up only to be driven back down. Natal keeps working for position but Kuiper wall walks the cage to his feet. Natal doesn't let loose and drags him back down. Natal spends a moment in half guard before Kuiper escapes. Kuiper with a couple punches. Natal gets another takedown. Kuiper escapes and gets into Natal's full mount. Natal with an armbar attempt. Kuiper works free and lands a couple hammer fist. They get to their feet as the round comes to an end.
5 takedowns for Rafael Natal in the round
RD 2
Round starts with some kicks being exchanged. Now punches to the face being exchanged. Natal keeps working for a takedown but has been unsuccessful. Both land hard rights to the face. They tie up on the fence as Natal tries to get the fight back to the ground. Kuiper is able to stay on his feet. They break and Natal starts landing rights on Kuiper's face as he pedals backwards. Kuiper keeps walking forward through them. Natal finally gets a takedown with under 30 seconds in the second rd. Natal in half guard as the round ends.
RD 3
Last round starts as Kuiper pushes forward and hurts him with an upper cut then a left as Natal tries to get up from his knees. Kuiper drills him again. Natal is on his side up against the fence as Kuiper lands punches to the head and body. Natal trying to sweep but is unable to finally he gets Kuiper into his guard and then uses his feet off the fence to get to his stomach then stands up. Natal picks Kuiper up and slams him down. Natal in a side control and landing elbows on Kuipers forehead as he works for the arm. Kuiper trying to blocking Natal from getting the mount. Natal is able to get the mount and straps on an arm triangle choke with just under a minute left. It looks tight but Kuiper is able to keep his arm in the way to keep from having to tap or go to sleep. Time expires with natal holding on to the arm triangle.
The judges score it: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 for the winner Rafael Natal
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170 Welerweight
Matthew Riddle: 5-3 vs Henry (Sicario) Martinez: 8-1
Ref: Herb Dean
Herb Dean starts off the two southpaws. Martinez is getting in and out quickly landing overhands and leg kicks on the much taller fighter. Martinez is able to stay just out of reach of Riddles punches and is countering nicely. Riddle comes in with a left and right and eats a nice combo for his efforts. Riddle with a body kick and Martinez drills the outside thigh of Riddle. Riddle with a straight jab and Martinez lands three more head shots. Riddle is leaking blood from the outside of his left eye. Riddle gets the plum clinch and just misses with a big knee as round 1 comes to an end.
RD 2
Leg kicks from each to open the round. Riddle dives in for the takedown but can't get it Riddle charges forward and Martinez lands a nice left. Riddle continues to come forward but whenever he bends over for a takedown Martinez tags the jaw. Martinez attempts a takedown but has to back off when Riddle gets him back in the thai clinch. Riddle lands more shots to the body and legs. Martinez' right side is turning red and Riddle charges in and fires rapid punches as the round comes to an end.
RD 3
Martinez has a little blood now coming from the inside of his left eye. Riddle landing more body kicks and eats a left right combo. Riddle keeps throwing the kicks to keep Martinez out of reach. Martinez is not having the same luck getting inside. Riddle gets a single leg takedown and Martinez defends with the rubber guard. Riddle gets on Martinez back and gets hooks in but is too high and they are back on their feet. Riddle with a semi deflected head kick. Riddle with another takedown. Martinez using the rubber guard as Riddle moves them up against the fence. Riddle now in full guard landing some glancing head shots and elbows. Now Riddle is connecting with so great ground and pound but not enough to end it before the fight comes to a close.
The three judges cage side score the fight: 29-28 Martinez, 29-28 Riddle and 29-28 for Riddle
170 Welterweight
Matt (The Immortal) Brown: 14-11 vs Chris (C-Murder) Cope: 5-3
Rd 1
Ref Kim Winslow
Brown throwing nice combos of punches and kicks to start. Brown keeps pressing forward. Brown clinches and pushes Cope into the fence. Cope does a good job avoiding the takedown and using a winsor to put Brown on the fence. Brown with a knee to the body as they separate. Brown with a takedown but can't keep Cope pinned. Cope spins Browns back to the fence. Cope putting his weight on Brown. Brown reverses and gets a single leg trip and Cope is back up but receives another knee. Back in the middle of the cage and trading punches. Cope with a left right then leg kick combo.
RD 2
Both taking turns trying to come forward trading punches. Brown with a nice four punch combo. Brown with a right to the ear of cope Brown hits him with a left hook to drop him and dives on him and lands some clean punches and hammer fist as Kim Winslow pulls Brown off to end the fight.
Matt "The Immortal" Brown gets the KO win at 1:19 of round 2
135 Bantemweight
Alex (Bruce LeeRoy) Caceres: 6-4 vs Edwin (El Feroz) Figueroa: 8-1
Referee: Herb Dean
RD 1
They are trying to find their range as the fight starts out. Bruce LeeRoy drills Figueroa in the nuts when going for an inside leg kick that stops the fight for over two minutes. Herb Dean issues a strong warning. Joe Rogan then has go into the alternatives for a better cup and who makes them. LeeRoy was able to lands a grazing head kick before he gets dropped from a jumping head kick from Figueroa. Figueroa tries to rain down punches Caceres is then able to pull him into guard and work his way onto his back. Figueroa now having to fight off submission attempts. Caceres doing a great job of maintaining position as Figueroa tries to shake him.
RD 2
Figueroa running forward throwing head kicks and punches. Cacere with a head kick that stuns him. Back and forth kicks and punches from both. Cacere with body kick and slips but bounces back up. Cacere with another shot to the groin that drops Figueroa. Figueroa sits on his butt in the middle of the cage recovering. Figueroa takes almost the whole five minutes to recover. Herb Dean takes away two points from Cacere and starts them again. Cacere with big knee and takes him down. Cacere gets his back and a body triangle while working for a submission. Figueroa doing a good job defending. Cacere turns him into an armbar attempt and locks in a triangle armbar with thirty seconds left. Figueroa scrambles free and tries to rain down punches. Figueroa's nose is bleeding.
RD 3
Both men trying to land kicks. Figueroa rushing forward swinging. Nothing significant lands. Spinning back kick lands for Cacere. Head kick now from Figueroa and a superman punch by Cacere. Cacere knocks him down with a kick and gets his back while Figueroa is standing. Figueroa has him on his back and pressed against the fence defending a choke. Cacere falls off the front but spins back around on to his back again. Figueroa rolls into his guard. Big punches on the ground from Figueroa. Triangle attempt by Cacere. Figueroa spins for knee bar but Cacere gets his back again as the fight comes to an end.
Winner by split decision Edwin Figueroa. Scores come in as
28-27, 27-28 and 28-27
145 Featherweight
Dustin (The Diamond) Poirier: 11-1 vs Max (Blessed) Holloway: 4-0
Referee: Steve Mazzagati
RD 1
Holloway with a front kick out the gate then flying knee that misses a couple quick punches and anotherflying knees. Poirier know coming forward with punches. Holloway comes in with another flying knee but Poirier catches him in the air. Poireir with a big slam and into the full mount lands a few punches. Poirier locks in a deep armbar Holloway rolls and Poirier locks in a triangle and and keep the armbar from the top Position and Holloway is forced to tap. There was no getting out of that. Poirier shows pure dominance on the ground.
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185 Middleweight
Ed (Short Fuse) Herman: 19-7 vs Clifford Starks: 8-0
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Both men jumping right in and firing away with a fury. Starks lands a stunning right as Herman lands with an upper cut. Both men continue to exchange shots They clinch against the fence and land dirty boxing shots. Both men viewing for control. Nice exchange of punches as they separate Herman throws two more uppercuts. Herman takes down Starks and fires in short elbows and punches. Starks working to get free and sweeps Herman from his half guard and get him on his back. Herman working for a submission as round ends
RD 2
Herman slips as he kicks Starks left thigh. Starks lands a pair of kicks to Herman's legs as he is down. Herman pops up and Starks ties up Herman on the fence. Starks with some short shots and Herman sweeps his legs out and is now in side control then into full mount. Starks gives up his back and Herman working for a rear naked choke he locks his hands and Starks taps out.
Winner Ed Herman by submission due to a rear naked choke
Great pace lots of with a lot of action
135 Bantamweight
Renan Barao: 29-1 vs. Scott (Young Guns) Jorgenson: 13-4
Referee: Kim Winslow
RD 1
Renan Barao with a thudding head kick Barao with great accuracy early. Jorgenson delivering leg kicks but is eating jabs. Barao with a spinning back kick to Jorgensons head. Jorgenson ties up a body lock but can't get the take down. Barao with continues stiff jabs . Both men swining away. Jogenson tries for another take down. Barao defends well. Barao with nice leg kicks. Jorgenson stiff jabs. Jorgenson ties him up against fence and Barao spins him around. Barao with spinning back kick that grazes Jorgenson. Round ends
RD 2
Both men bouncing around on their toes. Jorgenson shoots a double. He lands knees as they separate and Jorgenson ties him up and pulls Renan onto him and into half guard Barao keeps trying to work positions good grappling going on. Jorgenson holds him place with a single butterfly. Jorgenson turns and gives up his back but is able to get up. Barao hard spinning back kick to the body. Jorgenson with a stiff jab but Barao has been pinpoint with striking. Both men very active.
RD 3
Jorgenson comes out guns blazing. Barao with a body shot. Jorgenson still trying to press forward. Barao countering well. Both men landing jabs. Barao just is looking sharp. Barao attempts a flying knee Jorgen attempts his own neither land both men keep circling and exchanging. 135 pounders are tough Jorgenson now has a little blood from his nose. Powerful leg kicks from Barao. Jorgenson throws a right hook. Renan just keeps landing punches and thudding kicks to Jorgensons legs.
Judges all 3 score it 30-27 for Renan Barao
170 Welterweight
Josh (Kos) Koscheck: 18-5 vs. Mike Pierce: 13-4
Referee: Herb Dean
Both start with low wrestler stances. They tie up and vie for position. Knees from Kos. Peirce pressing Kos against fence and foot stomping. Pierce pressing his weight into him. Pierce nice upper cut. Kos stalks pierce looking to land big blow. They tie up and are in over/under Pierce with knee to break them. They circle throwing lefts Peirce rocks him. Both throwing hard shots Kos head rocks back and Pierce seems unaffected. Kos gains composure. Pierce throws a couple kicks Kos stiff left. Pierce looking for a single leg takedown runs Kos against the fence and has over/under against the fence crowd booing at the end of the round.
RD 2
Low stances again. Right hand by Pierce. Pierce grabs single and puts Kos against fence. Kos smacks the side of his head and Pierce drops the leg Kos reverses Pierce lands an uppercut and stiff right. Solid jabs by Pierce Kos seems frustrated he can't find an opening to land his big overhand right. Pierce bleeding from top of the head. Kos throwing power punches pierce pressing against Kos on fence. Cut was caused by a heads colliding. Kos is warned for open fingers. Kos shoots and gets Pierce on his butt in the last minute. Pierce gets to his feet. Kos stalks forward throwing at his head.
RD 3
Sounds like the crowd is chanting Koscheck sucks. Pierce landing jabs but Kos keeps coming forward. Pierce with a takedown. Kos wall walks and circles his back off the cage. Referee telling them to work. Kos with elbow to his head as they break. Kos with a right Pierce lands an elbow in the tie up. Kos body shots and knees. Pierce taps Koscheck's nose with a jab. Kos tries a take down. Pierce wide stance defends well. Referee seperates the two. Kos pokes in pierce his eye. Last warning from Herb Dean. Kos measuring with left jab now loosening up and firing big looping rights. Kos hits power double leg takedown. Pierce now sitting up. And wall walks Pierce with a big spinning elbow. But Kos leans forward and swings for fences as fight ends.
Audience booing.
Judges have it 29-28 Koscheck, 29-28 Pierce, and 29-28 for Koscheck. Kos acknowledges most hated flips off crowd as they boo and yell at him.
265 Heavyweight
Roy (Big Country) Nelson: 17-6 vs. Fabricio (Vai Cavalo) Werdum: 14-5-1
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
RD 1
Roy bouncing around on the ball of his feet. Werdum misses front kick but hits a knee and nice body shot. Werdum gets his back trying for a rear naked choke. Nelson is able to escape. Well done by Nelson. Werdum has a plum clinch and lands some nasty knees. Big Country with upper cuts. Nelson swings hims around and presses Werdum against the fence. Nelson bleeding pretty good. Nelson holding Werdum tight against the fence and foot stomps. Rosenthal breaks them apart and doctor checks out Nelson's cut. Werdum tries to gain plum clinch. Nelson drills him and Werdum falls back. Nelson starts to follow him to the ground Werdum smiles and almost locks in an armbar Nelson wiggles free and lets him up. Werdum spinning back kick that just misses his face. Cut is above the right eye of Nelson
RD 2
Knee drops Nelson. Werdum tries to tie him up but Nelson gets up and stalks Werdum nasty leg kicks by Werdum. Nelson with an upper cuts as Werdum comes in but is hit by a knee. Leg kicks by Werdum. Nelson throws bomb. Werdum hits him with a jab. Nelson eats a couple more but comes forward. Leg kick and knee behind it by Werdum. They circle the cage Werdum back pedaling and kicks Nelson's legs when he gets too close. Nelson chasing after him throwing over hands that are missing but the first stunned him and has him running back. Werdum back to kicking. Nelson with overhand right as the bell rings.
RD 3
Werdum nice jab. More jabs to keep him at a distance. Werdum tries a takedown but Nelson gets his neck and tries to submit Werdum with guillotine. Can't lock it on taller man. Nelson throws a knee that misses uppercut by Nelson. Werdum lands a left and another knee. Werdum jabbing and front kick to Nelson's face but he continues to rumble forward. Leg kick then roundhouse that misses by Werdum. Nelson won't quit. Fabrico nice combo Roy returns fire Fabricio is on point with the jab. Roy throwing everything into every one of the punches to the end but did not connect.
Unanimous Desicion for Fabrico Werdum 30-27 on all three score cards. Werdum great showing but Nelson would not quit he would get hit and come forward.
170 Welterweight Interm Title
Nick Diaz: 27-7-1 vs. Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit: 27-5
Ref: steve mazzagati
Diaz 11 fight win streak condit 12 of last 13 and was the last WEC welterweight champion.
RD 1
Condit looking angry Diaz looking focused pressing heads and being separated. Diaz pressing forward. Condit throwing leg kicks. Diaz goes forward and throws a quick 3 and tries to tie up Condit. Condit fires off to create space. Diaz presses forward walking him down. Condit throwing more power punches head kick by Diaz. Condit trying to keep from getting stuck against fence. Condit getting chants and throws leg kick. Diaz returns fire. Diaz talking as he is trying get to Condit . Diaz now walking forward waving fingers. Condit hit leg kicks and circles. Diaz throwing head kicks that are semi deflected. Condit spinning back fist blocked. Diaz chants. Diaz throwing his arms up and talking to Condit as he presses forward and dodges Condits punch.
RD 2
Condit fires away with everything from kicks flying knees and spinning punches. Diaz does good avoiding. Condit hits a spinning back fist as Diaz ties him up. Diaz yelling "What!" and gives him the Stockton slap. Diaz doing more talking walking with hands down then fires off a triple jab. Diaz throwing combos trying to able to get Condit against the fence. Condit misses front kick trading body shots now. Diaz has him against the fence and lands punches in bunches(10 very quickly) till Condit can escape. Diaz tries to tie him up. Condit throws something then moves. Round ends and Diaz is following Condit to his corner mean mugging him.
RD 3
Diaz kicks two head kicks that miss. Diaz nice left. Condit head kick as Diaz comes forward Condit circles out and a combo by Diaz. Condit fires to get free. Condit leg kick. Diaz two jabs. Condit leg kick as he tries to keep space. Diaz with a body head combo. Diaz starting to talk again and Condit moves in and they trade punches. Flying knee from Condit. Diaz 3 punches and side kick by Condit to make room. Diaz talking Condit slips Diaz comes after him as time runs out in the round.
RD 4
Leg kick checked by Diaz. Condit trying to stick with his plan of not getting trapped and Diaz is trying to pin his back to the fence and deliver his rapid style punches to pick him apart. Diaz trying to take down. Condit pops out and lands a combo. Condit lands a leg kick then an immediate kick to Diaz jaw but Diaz seems unfazed. Condit slips out of a Diaz single leg attempt. Condit quick jab and leg kick then hits a side kick to get free. And clear. Condit is keeping Diaz from getting his combos off.
RD 5
Same thing Diaz chasing him forward and Condit fires off to get free. Condit body front kick. Diaz throws left to the body. Diaz flailing kicks but to no avail Condit with a head kick. Diaz double under hooks against the fence but Condit spins free. Condit connects to Diaz head, Diaz returns his own punches. Diaz gets his back and drags him down to the mat with a minute left. Body triangle. Diaz going for a RNC. Condit defends well. Diaz spins for arm. They are rolling as bell rings to end the fight. Diaz stole that round at the end.
Judges have it scored 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46 for new Interim Welterweight Champion The Natural Born Killer Carlos Condit.
Diaz says he is done and doesn't need this shit. He will help his teammates and brother trains but is done if they don't want to fight him. He says Carlos ran from him the whole time and hit him with baby leg kicks and he is out of this shit.
Sub of night: Dustin Poirier
Fight of the night: Werdum vs. Nelson
Ko of the night: Stephen Thompson
All four award winners take home an extra $65K.
What a great night of fights with lots of action heart and fast pace. It would have been nice to see Nick Diaz be able to do what he does best but he was unable to stop Carlos Condit from executing his game plan of sticking and moving. The little weight class guys moved fast and delivered tons of action while the bigger guys showed great resiliency and big shots. Well worth the money I would say. There was 12 good fights broadcast tonight.
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