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Bantamweight Division: Chris Cariaso versus Vaughan Lee:
Round 1: We are underway and the Birmingham native, Lee starts with a kick that misses. They exchange kicks early on. Chris connects with a right. Lee lands a headkick as Chris comes in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Guillotine attempt by Vaughan fails and they exchange knees up against the cage. Lee gets Chris down and into half guard. Full guard now as Vaughan stays busy. Good shots from the local lad. Another choke attempt by Lee fails and they stand back up. The clinch against the cage and the Brit goes for another takedown...stuffed. Knees from both fighters. Short elbow by Lee who gets Chris down again. And the facebook stream goes down...and we are back again. One minute lost. They are standing and Lee is landing kicks. Takedown attempt by Vaughan is stuffed but he drags Chris down eventually. Last 30 seconds. They stand again but it's all Lee as he controls Cariaso against the cage. Knee from Chris. The round ends with a headkick attempt by Cariaso. From what was available to watch, Lee was in control and landed takedowns and had submission attempts. Enough for a 10-9 round.
Round 2: Legkicks exchanged early. They mix combos and Chris gets the better of the exchanges. Lee throws some fancy kicks and follows up with a takedown attempt that is successful. Strong punches from the top by Vaughan but they stand back up soon. Elbow by Cariaso stuns Lee for a moment but he is ok. More kicks from Lee but Chris lands a 1-2 combo cleanly. Right hand missed by Lee as they clinch against the cage. Cariaso reverses the postition and lands a few knees. They separate and Chris unloads with punches and elbows before getting a solid takedown into full guard. Half the round to go. Half guard for Cariaso. Lee tries to burst but opens up enough for Cariaso to get the full mount. Last 90 seconds of the round. Chris is stealing the round. Lee escapes but Chris gets back into side control. Cariaso pushes for the full mount and gets it again. Lee scrambles and gets away before landing upkicks. Chris gets back into full guard and the round comes to an end with a few elbows from the American. 10-9 to Cariaso.
Round 3: Final round is underway. Legkick by Chris follows up with a combo that misses. Solid combos from Chris as Vaughan misses with more kicks. They clinch and Chris lands more knees. Lee is looking for the takedown up against the cage. They exchange knees before the ref separates them. They clinch again and Lee defends a takedown before landing a few shots. Knee from Chris. Spinning backfist by Lee. Answered by combos from Chris. More fancy kicks missed by Lee who is trying for the single leg takedown. Great defence from Cariaso. Knees from the American as he is pressed up against the cage. Chris reverses and gets the takedown! Elbows from the American. Full guard and Lee is desperate to get to his feet but Chris gets to side control and into full mount. Punches from Chris as Lee gives up his back! Both hooks in from Chris as he looks for a rear naked choke but Lee gets out and tries to reverse the position. Cariaso stays on top and gets the mount eventually. Arm-triangle attempt by Chris fails but he follows up with huge elbows and punches as Lee defends. Inside the final minute and the stream goes down again! We are back with 15 seconds to go and Chris is pounding away on Lee. Choke attempt! Out of time! 10-9 Cariaso for the ground success. 29-28 to the American over the local lad.
Judges scores: Chris Cariaso wins via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Welterweight Division: Chris Cope versus Che Mills:
Round 1: Early jabs from Cope before they exchange legkicks. Good combo by Mills and he drops Cope with a knee and lands bombs! The referee nearly stops the fight but allows it to continue. More punches from Che and Chris gets to his feet only to get dropped again by another knee. It is all over! The fight is stopped and Mills gets the win!
Che Mills wins via TKO (knee and punches) at 0:40 of round 1.
Featherweight Division: Michihiro Omigawa versus Jason Young:
Round 1: They touch gloves. Combos from Young miss. Michihiro closes the distance with his boxing and a takedown attempt that is stuffed. Good combo from the Brit. Headkick by Young! Omigawa in the centre of the octagon. Legkick by Jason. And another. Jab by the Brit and Omigawa comes in with a body shot. Right hand by the Japanese Judo player. Takedown attempt failed again by Omigawa. They separate only for Michihiro to come in again with another attempt. They clinch against the cage before Omigawa trips Jason and gets into half guard. Last 2 minutes of the first round. The crowd boos the little action as Michihiro just holds the position. Jason gets to his feet but Omigawa lands short uppercuts. Knees from Young as Omigawa is still controlling him against the cage. Right hand by the Japanese fighter. They separate and Jason lands a headkick that drops Omigawa for a moment! Fancy kicks from Young as he follows up with a right hand and a knee. Last 30 seconds of round 1. They clinch and exchange elbows and knees. Takedown attempt by Young is successful but only for a moment as scramble to the end of the round. Close round. Good striking from Jason, good control and pressure from Omigawa. 10-10.
Round 2: They exchange early on before Michihiro gets the takedown. Elbows from the bottom by Young. Right hand by Omigawa. Side control for Michihiro has he holds onto Young's right hand. Elbows from Michihiro before Young rolls over and gets to his feet! They separate and Jason lands legkicks. Right hand by the Brit. A left misses! Headkick! Jason is unloading with combos but little is landing. Last 2 minutes of the round. They clinch and Michihiro lands a short left before tripping Jason into side control. Jason gets back into half guard but Michihiro is in position for a neck crank. Full mount for Omigawa but only for a moment as Jason gets back into half guard. Short punches from Omigawa in side control. Full mount! Last 10 seconds and Jason gets it back to half guard with a hip escape. 10-9 to Omigawa with the takedowns and ground control.
Round 3: Final round and Jason may need a stoppage to win. He comes out with a jab and a combo. They clinch again as Michihiro looks to take it to the ground again. Jason throws more leg strikes. Uppercuts by Michihiro. Left hands by the Brit. Right hand added. More combos from Jason as he lands a knee. Kick from Michihiro as he gets close and throws Jason to the ground again. Full guard and short punches by Omigawa. Heel hook by Omigawa! Jason gets out and back to his feet. Jab by Young. Left hand miss by Michihiro. Legkick by Jason. They clinch and Jason attempts a trip. Omigawa drops for a guillotine choke! Doesn't get it and Omigawa gets on top and into half guard. Punches from Omigawa as he presses Jason against the cage. Last 80 seconds of the fight. Great control from Omigawa as he is taking this round and, quite possibly, the fight. Kimura attempt by Michihiro but defended well by the Brit. Side control by the Japanese fighter. Last 20 seconds. Young scrambles to his feet and he gets on top of Omigawa. Bombs from Jason but the round ends! 10-9 Omigawa. 30-28 to Michihiro, maybe 29-28.
Judges scores: Michihiro Omigawa wins via unanimous decision (all 3 judges score the fight 29-28).
Heavyweight Division: Rob Broughton versus Philip De Fries:
Round 1: Early takedown attempt by Philip...stuffed. They clinch against the cage. Body shots by Rob. Knees from Broughton as De Fries holds on. The referee separates them. Combo missed by Philip. Takedown attempt by Philip stuffed again. De Fries working hard to get Rob down against the cage and gets it! Side control for De Fries as Broughton gets his feet up against the cage. Knees from Rob from the bottom. Punches from the top by Philip. Rob gets to his knees as Philip tries to take his back. De Fries gets back into full guard as they scramble. Punches from the bottom by Rob. Answered by De Fries. Upkick missed by Rob. Side control from De Fries as he gets a hold of Rob's neck. They scramble and Philip gets Rob's back. Both hooks in. 10 seconds left. De Fries runs out of time. Little action from the two giants but De Fries takes the round 10-9.
Round 2: They touch gloves to begin round 2. De Fries clinches and shoots for the takedown again. Double leg takedown by Philip as he gets into side control easily. He takes Rob's back with ease. Punches from Philip as they scramble and Philip lands into side control again. Again, he takes Broughton's back. Punches from Philip as Rob attempts a kimura but gives it away. They stand but De Fries drags him down again. Another kimura attempt by Rob and he uses it to sweep Philip! He doesn't get the submission but he gets into half guard. Punches from Rob. Last 2 minutes of the round. Philip is attacking Rob's left arm. Shots to the body by Rob. De Fries trying to pull the arm out. Rob switches over and attempts a kimura on Philip! De Fries defends well but falls into a mounted crucifix position. Rob is pounding away and attempts a straight armbar. 40 seconds left. Elbows from Rob as he attacks the left arm of De Fries again. Mounted crucifix again by Broughton. The round ends with Rob landing more punches. Back and forth round but 10-9 to Broughton.
Round 3: Jabs from Philip. Legkicks and knees from Rob. Takedown successful by De Fries. Punches from the bottom by Rob. Answered from the top by Philip. Side control for Philip. Elbows from De Fries. Philip gets Rob's back as Broughton attempts to get to his feet. They scramble back into side control for De Fries. Half the round is gone as Philip is controlling Rob on the ground. He takes his back once again but Rob defends well. Punches from De Fries as we enter the final 2 mintues of the fight. Full mount by De Fries! Punches from the top as Rob is hanging on. Broughton attempts to burst but De Fries controls him well and gets into north-south position. Kimura attempt by De Fries...failed. 30 seconds left. All De Fries in the last round. The referee stands them up with 10 seconds to go. Rob throws a 1-2 but misses and the fight ends. Nothing special but a well deserved win for De Fries. 10-9 and 29-28 to Philip.
Judges scores: Philip De Fries wins via unanimous decision (all 3 judges score the fight 29-28).
Welterweight Division: John Maguire versus Justin Edwards:
Round 1: They touch gloves. Early low blow from Edwards gets him a warning. Another low blow gets the ref to stop the fight for a recovery period. Any further low blows will get Edwards a point deduction. They continue. Legkick by Edwards. Combo by Justin followed by a spinning kick. A hook drops Maguire and Justin lands bombs! John defends well and gets on top! Guillotine choke by Justin but he fails. They stand but John gets Justin back down. Full guard. Punches from the bottom by the American. They stand. Knees from Maguire as he looks for a standing choke. Failed. They clinch against the cage. Exchange in knees. Another takedown by Maguire. Shots to the body by the Brit. Half guard. They stand again and John lands knees to Justin's head. Last 100 seconds of round 1. Edwards reverses the position and he lands a left hook. John spins and takes Edwards' back. John tries to drop down but they scramble and go back and forth before clinching against the cage. Maguire drops down for a single. Guillotine choke by Justin as he drops down to the ground. Side control for John but Edwards still has the neck. He lets go and Maguire lands punches and a knee. Great first round! Edwards started great by dropping Maguire with a hook but Maguire showed great grappling and control. To hard to call. 10-10.
Round 2: Legkick by Maguire. Right hand missed by Justin. Combo from the American lands. They clinch against the cage for a moment. Headkick and combo by Justin. John leaps forward with a kick. Edwards presses forward but Maguire gets away. Jabs and combos by Maguire. Legkick by the Brit answered by a combo from Justin. They exchange knees. John gets Edwards guard and slams him to the ground. Rear naked choke attempt by Maguire. Good defence by Edwards. Last 100 seconds of round 2. Punches from both fighters as Maguire is still looking for the submission. Punches from Maguire as he gets his arm under the chin of Edwards but the American defends well. Maguire switches to an armbar but the round ends! So close! 10-9 to Maguire.
Round 3: Jab from Maguire. And another. Right hand by the Brit. Edwards replies with his own punches. Spinning kick again by Edwards. He drops down to the ground and wraps up a heel hook but Maguire goes for a foot lock! They struggle for leg submissions but both fail. They stand and another spinning kick by Edwards. Maguire gets him against the cage and lands knees. Edwards reverses and drops to the ground. He goes for the guillotine but makes a mistake and Maguire gets on top into side control. Maguire gets into full mount before getting Justin's back! Body lock again and Maguire is looking for the rear naked choke once again. Punches from behind by John. Last 90 seconds of this exciting fight. Maguire really trying to get the submission but Justin is defending well. Last minute and Maguire in control. They scramble and Edwards gets out. Upkick by Maguire but Edwards gets into full guard only to get rolled over. Guillotine choke attempt followed by a north-south choke attempt by John as the round ends. Great fight! 10-9 and 30-28 to Maguire. Maybe 29-28.
Judges scores: John Maguire wins via unanimous decision (all 3 judges score the fight 30-27).
Main Card (TV):
Lightweight Division: Terry Etim versus Eddie Faaloloto:
Round 1: Jabs from both fighters. Early takedown by Faaloloto but Etim gets the guillotine choke in! It's all over! Just like that! Wow!
Terry Etim wins via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:17 of round 1.
Light Heavyweight Division: Cyrille Diabate versus Anthony Perosh:
Round 1: They begin. Diabate stalking Perosh. Lots of faints from the Aussie-Croat. Front kick by Cyrille. Combo by Cyrille, Perosh looks for a takedown shot. More punches by the Frenchman. Right hand by Perosh missed. Perosh is desperate for a takedown. Jab from Diabate followed by a left kick to the body. More combos by Cyrille. Right hand lands as Perosh shoots for a takedown. Failed. Good combo by Diabate. Perosh pulls guard and Diabate lands hammerfists. They stand. Kick to the body by Diabate. Takedown by Perosh as he eats a solid kick. Side control by the Aussie. Last 80 seconds of round 1 and Perosh will look to steal the first round. The referee warns Perosh to work. Half guard. Arm-triangle attempt by Anthony failed. Last 30 seconds and Anthony lands several punches. Good defence from the Frenchman. Upkick by Diabate as Perosh jumps back into half guard. End of the round. Little action. Solid striking by Cyrille but good ground control by Perosh. 10-10, maybe a 10-9 steal for Perosh.
Round 2: Diabate is stalking Anthony again. Knee by the Frenchman. Takedown by Anthony is stuffed. Combo missed by Diabate. A 1-2 lands but Perosh gets the takedown. Elbows from the bottom by Cyrille. Full guard. Upkick from Diabate as Perosh stands for a moment. The aussie gets back in and into full mount! Punches by Perosh and he gets Diabate's back! Rear naked choke! Defended well by Cyrille. Back to full mount. Punch from the top by Perosh. And another. Side control but back into full mount. Arm-triangle attempt! Perosh doesn't pass to lock it in. He takes Diabate's back again and lands shots after flattening him out. Diabate is in survival mode. Last 2 minutes. Rear naked choke attempt! He gets it! It is over!
Anthony Perosh wins via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:09 of round 2.
Welterweight Division: Thiago Alves versus Papy Abedi:
Round 1: They meet in the centre. Early legkicks by Alves answered by combos from Abedi. Left hook missed by the Brazilian. More legkicks by Thiago. They clinch against the cage. Punches from the Swede. Followed by knees. Good control by Papy. They separate. Good combo and legkick by Papy. They exchange more shots. Jabs from Abedi. Answered by legkicks from Alves. Superman punch by Alves. Left hand and knee by Abedi who is pressing the action. They clinch against the cage once more. Abedi in control so far as Alves backs away. Right hand by Alves rocks Abedi! Another combo drops him! Full mount by Thiago. Elbows from the top! Abedi is cut! Alves gets his back and sinks in the rear naked choke! That is it!
Thiago Alves wins via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:32 of round 1.
Bantamweight Division: Brad Pickett versus Renan Barao:
Round 1: Co-main event is under way! Legkicks by both fighters and they swing away! Solid combos from both fighters! Spinning kick from Barao. Jabs from Pickett. Hooks from both fighters land! What a start! Uppercut by Brad missed. Right hand by Pickett answer by Barao. Jab missed by Renan. Kicks from the Brazilian as Brad lands a solid left! More kicks before Renan gets a takedown stuffed. Jab by Pickett as the fans chant his name. Right hand missed by Barao. Good combo by Pickett as he puts pressure on Barao. Pickett is the more accurate of the two fighters so far but they both land combos. Jab lands by Barao. Last 100 seconds of the round. Big knee by Barao rocks Brad and a combo drops him. Bombs by Barao but the Brit survives. Renan gets his back in an instant and attempts the rear naked choke. Palm to palm! Last 60 seconds! Brad is just about hanging on...he taps! Barao is over the moon!
Renan Barao wins via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:09 of round 1.
Middleweight Division: Chris Leben versus Mark Munoz:
Round 1: The first non-title 5 round fight in UFC history is under way! They circle. Right hand missed by Mark. Legkick by Munoz. Takedown successful for Mark! Guillotine choke attempt failed by Leben. Half guard. Elbows from the bottom by Chris. Punches by Chris answered by Mark. Chris gets to his feet by wall walking. They clinch against the cage. Uppercuts and body shots by Mark. Single leg takedown attempt by Munoz as Chris peppers him with shots. Right hand by Munoz. Leben gets him down! Punches from Chris by Munoz gets to his feet. Punches from Chris up against the cage. Good defence from Munoz! They reverse against the cage but Chris continues to stay busy with little shots from inside. They separate. Left hook missed by Munoz. Legkick by Chris followed by a combo. Foot stomp by Chris answered by a knee from Mark. Slam by Chris but Mark gets to his feet. Standing guillotine choke failed by Chris as Mark gets him down into half guard. Last 80 seconds of the first back and forth round. Punches from both fighters as we enter the last minute. Big bombs from Munoz! They stand but Mark lands a big right hand. Chris is down again and more shots from Mark. Leben gets up and they exchange bombs! Takedown by Munoz is stuffed. Last 10 seconds. Munoz slips and Leben lands punches from the top for the last few seconds! What a round! Both fighters got takedowns and attempted submissions. Can't give it to anyone clearly. 10-10.
Round 2: They touch gloves. Combo by Munoz. Legkick missed by Leben. Wild punches by Leben but only a few land. Trip attempt by Munoz isn't successful. Another takedown attempt gets Leben down. Punches from the top by Munoz. Leben staying busy from the bottom. Big shots from Munoz! Chris is bleeding but he gets to his feet. Knee from Chris! They clinch against the cage. Another takedown by Mark. Elbows from Munoz and Chris looks tired already, bleeding from around the left eye. Punches from Mark as he takes Leben's back for a moment. Chris, again, gets to his feet but they scramble and Chris has a choke sinked in! He is squeezing but it's difficult to see if it is deep! He loses it and they stand. The ref calls for a time out to check the cut. Doctor is in. Chris says he can see. They continue. Kicks from both fighters. Takedown attempt by Mark fails and Chris is looking for the choke again! Mark scrambles and gets full mount! Final minute of the second round! Punches from Munoz but Chris gets up! Elbows from Chris as Munoz tries for another takedown...and gets it! Last 20 seconds. Full mount for Mark. Chris looks like he will survive the round. They both swing at each other! End of the round! 10-9 Munoz for the takedowns and control.
Round 3: It is all over! The referee stops the fight as Leben's corner-men say he can not see out of his left eye in between rounds 2 and 3.
Mark Munoz wins via TKO (Corner/referee stoppage) at 5:00 of round 2.
The End.
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