Prelims (Facebook):
Welterweight Division: Dan Stittgen versus Stephen Thompson:
Round 1: They touch gloves. Early legkick from Thompson. Side thrust kick from Stephen as he mixes his kicks up. Solid legkicks from both fighters. Right hand by Stephen followed by a fast legkick. Several different kicks from Thompson. Stittgen launches forward but misses with a few punches. Left hand by Thompson as he loosens up. More kicks from Thompson as he holds the centre of the octagon. Combo and headkick missed by Thompson. Body shot by Thompson as Dan misses with his attack. Legkick by Stittgen. Low guard from Stephen but he is in control of the round. Combo from Thompson hands and he throws a headkick that knocks Stittgen out! WOW!
Stephen Thompson wins via KO (headkick) at 4:13 of round 1.
Middleweight Division: Rafael Natal versus Michael Kuiper:
Round 1: Jab from Natal as they begin. Kicks from Kuiper but natal gets the takedown. Full guard for a moment but Kuiper gets to his feet. They clinch against the cage and land knees. Legkick from Natal as they separate. Takedown by Rafael missed. More legkicks from both fighters. Natal ducks and gets the takedown. Kuiper stands but gets takedown into full guard again. Kuiper wall-walks to his feet. They scramble in the clinch but Natal gets the Dutchman down once more in half guard. Constant pressure from the Brazilian so far. They stand once again and clinch. Knee from Natal. Another takedown by Natal is successful. Half guard for Rafael as he looks to improve on the position. Kuiper escapes and gets on top. Nice punches from the top by Kuiper as we enter the final 30 seconds of the round. Armbar attempt by Natal! Looks to be to high and Kuiper escapes. Hammerfists from the Dutchman as they stand. End of round 1. 10-9 to Natal for the takedowns, the pressure and the submission attempt.
Round 2: Second round underway. Headkick missed by Natal. Legkick by Kuiper. Combos from Natal before he goes for the takedown and misses. Wild swings from Natal and Kuiper is the more accurate striker. Jabs from Natal as Kuiper misses a knee. Jabs from both fighters. Right hand by Natal and he gets another takedown stuffed. They swing away for a moment as Natal is desperate to get the fight to the ground. Solid combo from Kuiper. Natal lands a combo in return. Natal seems to be more tired but he lands a few more combos cleanly. Kicks from both fighters as they circle. Last 2 minutes of round 2. Combo missed by Natal. Kuiper is putting the pressure on now. Good right hand by Natal. Spinning backfist lands twice for Rafael but Michael keeps coming forward. More hooks from Natal. He is staying busy. Right hand from Kuiper. Legkicks from Natal who continues to throw more and more punches. Takedown stuffed from Natal but he gets Kuiper down eventually with 20 seconds to go in the round. That could steal the round for him. 10-9 Natal.
Round 3: Final round. Legkick from Natal but a right hand from Kuiper drops Natal! Kuiper is trying to finish this fight with hammerfists! The Brazilian is surviving but Michael is landing more and more punches. 4 minutes to go. Plenty of time for the Dutchman. Constant punches from Kuiper but Natal is defending well. Big right hand by Kuiper! Full guard rescues Natal for the moment as he ties up Michael. Punches from the bottom by Natal but Kuipers are landing harder. Half of the round to go. Natal rolls and gets to his feet! He is looking for a takedown with 2:20 to go and he gets it for a moment! They stand again but Natal picks Kuiper up and slams him down! Great recovery! Side control for Natal! 100 seconds to go. Elbows from the top by Natal. We are entering the final minute as Rafael gets full mount! He switches over for an arm-triangle! 40 seconds to go but it looks deep! Kuiper is struggling to defend. 15 seconds to go and Kuiper still awake. He survives! Great recovery from Natal in that final round. Exciting fight. 10-9 Natal for the comeback and nearly submitting Kuiper at the end of the fight. 30-27 to Natal, possibly 29-28.
Rafael Natal wins via unanimous decision (judges scores: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
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Welterweight Division: Matthew Riddle versus Henry Martinez:
Round 1: Right hand missed by Martinez. And again. Early pressure from Henry. Legkick lands followed by a right. Combo and kick by Riddle in return. They clinch and Matt lands a knee. Good striking from Martinez. Jabs from Riddle miss. Left-right combo by Martinez. Henry is countering very well. Combo missed by Riddle. Henry lands more counters as Riddle misses. Good right hand by Henry. And again. Riddle replies. Body kick by Riddle. More combos from Henry land cleaner then Matt's hooks. Legkick by Riddle. They stand and bang for a moment and Martinez comes out on top. Again they exchange and Henry seems to get the better punch. Left hand by Henry as Riddle misses with a jab. Last 30 seconds of the round and Martinez is winning this round so far. Good combo by Riddle but Martinez is throwing and landing more. Riddle misses a knee and the round ends. 10-9 Martinez.
Round 2: Riddle takes the centre of the octagon and lands a legkick. Jabs from Henry. Mixture of kicks from Riddle but little damage is done. Right hand by Martinez. Riddle walks into a combo. And again. Martinez is being the more accurate fighter. Legkick by Henry. Two left hand hooks land for Martinez who then eats a counter from Matt. Riddle is falling back in this round and this fight as Martinez lands a big left hand followed by a right. They continue to throw combos and wild bombs as we enter the last 2 minutes of the round. Headkick missed by Riddle. Body shot by Matt. Body kick added but Martinez gets a combo in. Jab by Riddle. More kicks and knees from Riddle but Martinez is countering accurately with his punches. Last minute. Kicks from Riddle as he mixes his leg striking. Last 20 seconds. Jab missed by Riddle and Martinez comes forward but Matt lands more kicks and combos. They stand and bang as Matt is pumped up! End of the round. Close round and Matt may have taken that round with the late flurry and good mixture of kicks. 10-9 Riddle.
Round 3: Martinez counters a body kick with a punch. Riddle is now focusing on kicks, kicks and kicks. Another kick as Riddle uses his reach advantage. Body kick by Matt but Martinez lands a solid combo. Legkick by Martinez is answered by two from Riddle. Headkick missed by Matt as he blocks a jab. Right hand by Riddle as they clinch for a moment. More kicks from Riddle as Martinez misses with a left. Matt gets the single leg and takes Martinez down! Full guard to rubber guard but Riddle scrambles and takes Henry's back! Last 2 minutes of the fight! Matt is trying to flatten Martinez out with some ground and pound but Martinez gets to his feet. Knees against the cage from Riddle. Headkick by Matt as they separate. Left hand missed by Henry. Another takedown by Riddle and he gets into full guard. Ground and pound from Riddle. Last minute. Good elbows from Riddle! Martinez is defending but eating a lot of punches. Last 20 seconds. Riddle is trying to finish the fight but it does the distance. Good fight. 10-9 Riddle for the final round and he probably takes the fight 29-28 but it may be a split decision.
Matt Riddle wins via split decision (judges scores: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Welterweight Division: Matt Brown versus Chris Cope:
Round 1: They begin. Early pressure from Chris as Matt lands a legkick. Solid combo by Cope. In and out combos from both fighters. Kicks from Chris before they clinch up against the cage. Knee by Matt. Chris reverses the position and lands knees of his own. Good dirty boxing from Chris Cope. They separate and Matt lands a knee. Solid combos from Chris Cope. More accurate punches from both fighters and Brown gets the takedown for a few seconds. They clinch once more with Brown landing knees. Chris reverses the position once more and lands strikes of his own as we enter the final 2 minutes of the first round. Matt reverses and gets the takedown for a second. More knees and combos as Brown separates. Good combos from both fighters in the centre of the octagon. Good hook to the body by Matt. Chris is missing with a few shots now as Matt lands a legkick. Chris answers with his own legkick. Matt lands a nice combo to end the round. Back and forth round. Good start from Chris, good finish by Matt, 10-10.
Round 2: Right hand and headkick attempted by Matt Brown. Legkick by Chris. Jabs from both fighters. Matt is being more accurate at the moment. Two right hands land by Brown. Left hook by Matt drops Chris after a few combos land. Matt swarms on him and finishes the fight in good fashion.
Matt Brown wins via KO (punches) at 1:19 of round 2.
Bantamweight Division: Alex Caceres versus Edwin Figueroa:
Round 1: They touch gloves and here we go. Legkick by 'Bruce Leroy'. Left hand added. Legkick by Edwin. Front kick by Alex. Legkick to the groin by Alex and Edwin is down and rolling in pain. Time out. After several minutes of recovery, they continue. Front kick by Alex. Spinning kicks added. Combo missed by Edwin as he comes forward. Legkicks from Caceres. Figueroa slips after a kick but they continue. Lots of kicks from both fighters and Edwin lands a huge kick to Alex's head that drops him! Edwin swarms on Caceres! Alex defends well and survives a choke! They stand. Right hand by Edwin! They clinch and Alex reverses the position. Knee by Bruce Leroy. He gets Edwin down with a headlock and gets Edwin's back! He goes for the choke but Edwin escapes through the back. They stand but Alex gets on his back once more! Neck crank by Alex! He loses it! Body triangle locked in. Alex still looking for the choke but he moves to full mount. Triangle opportunity missed and another neck crank fails as they roll. Good defence by Edwin but Alex is in control. 15 seconds left in the round. Alex goes for another choke but does not get it. End of the round. Alex was ok in the stand up until he got dropped by the kick. Great recovery and total control for the rest of the round wins him the round. 10-9 Alex Caceres.
Round 2: Second round begins with more kicks from Caceres. Edwin charges forward but misses with everything. Kicks from Alex countered by a right hand from Edwin. Combo and headkick by Alex rocks Edwin! Knee by Alex! Bruce Leroy is loosening up now. Legkick by Figueroa. Jabs from Alex. Edwin charges forward but lands little. Legkick by Alex goes low again for Alex. Timeout once more. Herb Dean, the referee takes of two points from Alex after Edwin gets his recovery time. They continue. Alex gets the pressure on as he knows he needs to finish the fight to win. He gets on top of a few combos and takes Edwin's back looking for the choke. Body triangle is locked in. 90 seconds to go of round 2. Good defence from Edwin but Alex is all over him. Armbar attempt by Alex! Turns it into a triangle! Back to an armbar and now a full triangle but Edwin gets out. Last 15 seconds and Edwin is on top. End of the round with Edwin landing some strikes. It would have been a 10-9 round to Alex but with the 2 points deducted it is a 9-8 round to Edwin.
Round 3: Final round is under way. Edwin is swinging away. He misses with overhand lefts and rights. Combos from Bruce Leroy. Jab missed. Spinning back-kick by Alex. Answered with a legkick by Edwin. 3:30 left. Superman punch. Edwin is dropped by a jab and Alex gets his back once more. Standing back mount. Body triangle in place once again. Alex is looking for the finish that he may need to win the fight. They fall to the ground but Alex still has his back. Punches from Alex as he looks to loosen Edwin up. 80 seconds to go in this close fight. Armbar failed by Alex. Triangle attempt is possible. Edwin landing some punches to try and seal the deal. 40 seconds to go! Triangle! Alex loses it! Once again but he fails. Edwin drops for a kneebar but he makes a mistake and Alex gets his back. The fight ends with Alex on Edwin's back. Close, close, close fight. 10-9 to Alex in that last round for the control that he had for most of the round as well as the multiple submission attempts. Normally that would mean 30-27 to Alex Caceres but with the 2 point deduction, I have it 28-27 to Bruce Leroy.
Edwin Figueroa wins via split decision (judges scores: 28-27, 27-28, 28-27).
Featherweight Division: Dustin Poirier versus Max Holloway:
Round 1: Dustin takes the centre. Left hand and a few kicks by Poirier. Flying knee by Max. They exchange kicks. Good combo from Dustin. Jab from Holloway. Fast pace to this fight! Constant action. Back and forth. Solid left straight by Max as he adds another flying knee. Dustin looking for a takedown. Defended by max and Dustin goes for another. He picks him up and drops him down into full mount! Solid shots from Dustin! 2 minutes to go. Max tries to get out but Dustin goes for the armbar. He nearly gets it. They roll for a moment and Dustin gets a mounted armbar! Max taps before Dustin rips his arm off. Great submission win for Dustin!
Dustin Poirier wins via submission (mounted triangle armbar) at 3:23 of round 1.
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Middleweight Division: Ed Herman versus Clifford Starks:
Round 1: Here we go. They exchange early. Right hand by Starks, uppercut by Herman. They clinch against the cage. Knees from Herman before they separate. Jabs from both fighters. Right hand by Starks rocks Ed's head back. And again! Legkick missed by Herman. Body shot by Clifford as they exchange once more. Knees from Herman from inside the clinch. They separate as Herman goes for the uppercut more and more. Herman is bloodied around the left ear. They clinch with Clifford applying the pressure and dirty boxing. Trip attempt by Herman fails but he lands knees and an uppercut. More combos land from both fighters. Herman gets the takedown! Elbows from Ed. Open half guard. Last 30 seconds and Starks gets on top landing some punches. Herman is looking for an armbar but the round ends. Close round but I would give it 10-9 to Herman for the takedown.
Round 2: Herman takes the centre. Uppercut by Herman as Clifford misses with a right. Ed slips on a legkick but is allowed to stand back up. Headkick missed. They clinch once more with Clifford applying the pressure. Knees from Herman before he trips Starks down to the ground! Full mount! Starks looks to get out but Herman gets his back and sinks in the rear naked choke! Starks is defending but eventually he taps out!
Ed Herman wins via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:43 of round 1.
Bantamweight Division: Renan Barao versus Scott Jorgensen:
Round 1: They touch gloves and off they go. Legkick by Barao. And again. Spinning back kick by Renan misses as they jab away. Solid legkicks from both fighters. Another spinning back kick misses but Scott gets knocked back with another kick. Barao launches himself forward but Scott shoots for the takedown and fails. They jab away as they circle. Good mixture of combos from the Brazilian. Scott shoots again for the takedown but fails. Good jabs from Jorgensen. Scott is landing first but Barao's strikes seem harder. Right hand straight from Renan followed by a legkick. Right hand by Scott lands clean but Renan is ok. Another legkick by Barao. Takedown by Scott stuffed but he lands a knee. They clinch against the cage. Knee by Scott as we enter the final 40 seconds. They separate and Renan lands more kicking combos. Last few seconds. The round ends and I give it to Renan for the harder strikes and stuffing all of the takedown attempts by Scott. 10-9 Barao.
Round 2: Varying kicks from Renan at the start as Scott fails in another takedown attempt. Jabs from Renan as he is beginning to outstrike Jorgensen. Combos from Scott are landing but Renan is just pushing forward and landing the odd punch extra. Spinning back kick from Barao. Scott goes for the takedown but pulls guard. Half guard with Barao on top. Ground and pound from the Brazilian from full guard. Jorgensen bursts to his feet and gets away after about a minute. Good left by Renan. Highkick by Scott. Last minute of round 2 as they exchange punches. Another spinning back kick by Barao. Fancy combos from both fighters as we approach the end of the round. Barao misses with a huge right hand. Left hand by Scott. Front kick by Barao and a jab. End of the round and it is 10-9 to Barao with the ground control and good striking.
Round 3: They touch gloves to begin the last 5 minutes. Overhand hook by Scott lands. Jabs miss. Good body shots from Barao followed by legkicks. Barao outstriking Jorgensen but both fighters continue to exchange and push forward. Jab by Scott but he misses with the hook. Uppercut added. Flying knee by Barao lands but no damage is done. Spinning back kick by Renan again. And a right hand. Front kicks from both fighters. Last 100 seconds as Barao is punching his way to a solid decision victory. Legkicks from the Brazilian and a right hand. Scott is coming forward but he can do little to outstrike or outwork the Brazilian. Right hand by Renan and the fight ends. 10-9 and 30-27 Barao.
Renan Barao wins via unanimous decision (all 3 judges score the fight 30-27).
Welterweight Division: Josh Koscheck versus Mike Pierce:
Round 1: Pierce comes out looking for the takedown early. Gets a single but loses it. They clinch against the cage. Knees from Mike. Good dirty boxing from both fighters. Elbow from Josh as Pierce lands a good uppercut. They separate. Cautious start from Josh. Knees from Koscheck followed by a combination. Jabs from the former welterweight title contender. Right hand by Mike answered by a right from Josh! They start swinging! Jabs from both fighters. Headkick attempt by Josh. Uppercut missed. A hook lands for Mike. Takedown attempt by Pierce in the final 20 seconds of the round. Stuffed. Close round. 10-9 to Pierce for the pressure, the takedown attempts and landing some good shots.
Round 2: They circle. Right hand by Mike Pierce. Takedown attempt by Mike fails but he lands some body shots and knees. Josh reverses the position against the cage. They separate just as Mike lands an uppercut and hook. Left hook by Josh as Mike jabs away. Pierce is taking the initiative. More jabs from Pierce who is cut at the top of the head. Left hand misses for Koscheck but he gets the knee in. Pierce presses him against the cage as they dirty box. Elbow by Koscheck as they break away. Timeout. The referee, Herb Dean, warns Josh about possibly poking Mike with his fingers. They carry on and Josh goes for the takedown and gets it! Last 50 seconds. Josh lands a punch but Mike gets to his feet. Jabs from Josh as the round ends. 10-9 to Koscheck for the late takedown and landing some decent shots.
Round 3: Final round. Mike comes out with jabs and a right hand. Right hand by Koscheck lands. Pierce grabs a leg and trips Josh down to the ground for a few seconds but he gets back to his feet and reverses the position against the cage. Close fight! They clinch and Josh lands a good right elbow. Combo by Mike as they separate. Pressure from Josh. Left elbow by Pierce. Jabs from Josh. Good right hand as well. Left hand by Pierce. Takedown attempt by Koscheck but good defence by Pierce. The referee breaks them apart. Last 80 seconds. Eye poke by Koscheck. Timeout. Warning from Herb Dean. They continue. Jabs from Pierce. Last minute. Good combinations from Mike but Josh answers with some good shots. He shoots for the takedown and gets it with 30 seconds to go! Little action on the ground from both fighters as Mike works his way back to his feet. Spinning elbow by Mike Pierce and the fight ends. Close last round. It is a toss up. 10-10, could go either way. I have it a 29-29 draw.
Josh Koscheck wins via split decision (judges scores: 28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Heavyweight Division: Roy Nelson versus Fabricio Werdum:
Round 1: Co-main event is under way! Legkick by Werdum. And a front kick. Knee from the Brazilian along with another legkick. Werdum gets on top and takes Roy's back straight away! Roy gets to his feet! Knees and strikes from Werdum as they clinch! Nelson misses with a left hand. More knees from Werdum! Roy is bloodied up already. He reverses the position and begins to dirty box. Knees from Werdum and Nelson is in trouble! He defends well as they scramble for position. Lots of blood coming from Roy now. Last 2 minutes of round 1. The referee says timeout to get the doctor to look at his nose. It is ok and they continue. Good striking from Werdum. Left hand by Werdum but Roy lands a shot that drops Werdum! Werdum locks on an armbar as Roy comes in to deliver punches. Roy escapes. Last 30 seconds! Werdum stands. Jabs from Werdum as well as a knee and a wheel kick! 10-9 to the Brazilian for the sheer damage done to Roy Nelsen. Yes Roy dropped him but he wasn't hurt.
Round 2: Legkick by Werdum. A knee drops Roy for a second. They stand. What a fight. Legkick by Nelson. Combo missed by the Brazilian. Double legkick by Werdum. Right hand missed by Roy. Werdum comes forward with more striking. Legkick again. More kicks from Fabricio as Roy 'Big Country' misses with an overhand right. He is a bloody mess. Good left-right combo by Fabricio. Last 100 seconds. Body shot by Werdum who is in control of the fight. Good left-right by Werdum but Roy lands a right then a left hand that wobbles Werdum for a moment. Front kick by Werdum as they continue. End of the round with both fighters landing hooks. 10-9 Werdum.
Round 3: Final round of this war. Jab from the Brazilian. And again. Both fighters are tired. Takedown attempt by Werdum is stuffed but Roy is going for the standing guillotine! He isn't letting go! Werdum gets out and lands knees. They clinch against the cage. Knee and a left from Werdum. Right hand and another knee! Werdum is so accurate with his Muay Thai! Roy keeps walking forward, great heart. Front kick by Werdum. Combo by Big Country. Body shot by Werdum. Legkick added. Headkick just missed by the Brazilian as he knows he is winning this fight. Uppercuts and knees from Fabricio. Legkick from Nelson as we enter the last minute. Right hand by Roy after Werdum lands a combo. Werdum is outstriking Roy by far but Nelson keeps on coming forward and landing a shot or two. Last 20 seconds and Werdum is getting the victory. 10-9 and 30-27 to Fabricio Werdum. Great fight.
Fabricio Werdum wins via unanimous decision (all 3 judges score the fight 30-27).
Welterweight Division: UFC Interim Welterweight Championship: Nick Diaz versus Carlos Condit:
Round 1: The main event is under way! Here we go! Carlos lands a legkick. And another. Cautious start from Diaz who begins to stalk Condit. They clinch for a second before Condit escapes. Legkick by Carlos. Uppercut missed by Condit as Diaz presses forward. They exchange for a moment before clinching and breaking away. Good kick and jab from Carlos. Good combo from Diaz as he stalks Carlos. Body shot by Carlos. Headkick by Diaz just misses. Legkick by Carlos. Spinning backfist just misses from Carlos. Diaz jabs away. Nick is starting to taunt Carlos, talking smack and dropping his hands low. Another spinning backfist from Condit but it misses. Solid body-head combo by Diaz as Condit lands a legkick. Diaz is stalking Condit but Carlos is landing good combos and mixtures of strikes. Last 20 seconds of the first round of a possible five. Good combo to end the round from Carlos. Close round. Damage done from Carlos but Diaz stalked and pressured Condit well. 10-10.
Round 2: Headkick missed by Carlos. Diaz is mocking Carlos now but Condit is throwing flying knees and spinning backfists. All falling short though. Good spinning backfist lands on Diaz. Legkick by Condit. Left hand by Carlos. More talking from Diaz. Condit just continues to vary his strikes but Diaz is being more confident. Good jabs from Diaz. More kicks from Condit. Good combo as well. Two right hands by Diaz. Good kick and combo from Condit as Diaz lands more boxing combos. Kicks from Condit, punches from Diaz. Good combos from Diaz as he pins Condit against the cage for a few seconds. Good defence from the former WEC champ. Last 50 seconds of round 2. Good combos and jabs from Condit. jabs from Diaz as Condit lands an uppercut. Good combos from Condit as he misses spinning backfist. End of the round. 10-9 to Condit as he landed more, in my opinion, and Diaz was too busy talking and mocking his opponent to really win the round. 10-9 Condit.
Round 3: Headkick missed by Carlos. The same for Diaz. Good legkicks from Carlos. Body shot by Condit as Diaz lands a jab. Diaz begins to chase Condit but he is missing a lot. Good kicks from Carlos. Diaz pins him against the corner and lands a few shots but Carlos replies! They clinch for a moment. Good elbow by Carlos. More kicks from Condit. Solid combos from Condit as he moves on the outside. Diaz is starting to miss. Headkick missed by the former Strikeforce champ. Good legkick by Carlos. Kick missed by Nick. Good evading of the strikes by Carlos. Solid combo from Carlos. Diaz is looking a bit frustrated and he hasn't said anything to his opponent yet in this round. With a minute to go Diaz opens his mouth and Condit makes him pay with kicks and punches. Left hand by Diaz! Big flying knee from Condit! And an elbow! Last 30 seconds. Condit is winning the round no doubt. Good kicks and footwork by Carlos who slips as the round ends. 10-9 Condit.
Round 4: Championship rounds now. Both fighters look bruised but ready to battle. Legkick by Condit. And again. More and more kicks from Condit as Diaz is just chasing and chasing and chasing. Carlos is the more accurate strike so far. Legkick missed by Diaz. Body shot by Nick as Carlos gets away. Front kick by Condit. They clinch and Diaz drops for a takedown. Stuffed and he eats a combo. Diaz is losing this round as well. Spinning backfist by Condit. Diaz is mocking Condit but Carlos stays calm and continues to just work his combos and techniques. Legkick by Carlos. Uppercut and legkick by Carlos. Superb technique. Headkick by Carlos! Nice! More and more legkicks. Last 60 seconds as Diaz has a single leg takedown stuffed. Condit is loosening up and easily taking this round with his accuracy and mixing of techniques. Last 30 seconds of round 4. Diaz catches a leg but Condit lands a combo. Diaz is missing with his combos as Carlos spins out. Diaz holds onto Condit's leg as the round ends. 10-9 Carlos.
Round 5: Final round! Kick by Diaz. Right hand by Condit and legkicks. Good reply by Nick. They exchange kicks. Carlos escapes as Diaz puts some pressure on him with constant kicks. Condit replies with combos and legkicks. 3:30 left on the clock. Front kick by Condit followed by a headkick that just misses. Spinning backfist lands but does little damage to Diaz. Diaz mixing his kicks up but they are all missing! Then Condit lands 2 legkicks, a combo and a head kick. They clinch for a moment and scramble against the cage before Carlos escapes. His plan is working. Solid combo by Carlos. Great footwork. Good punches and knees. Diaz is bloodied up! More combos from Carlos. Good body shot from Condit as we enter the last 90 seconds! Legkick as Diaz comes forward. Diaz gets his back and drags him to the ground! Last minute of the fight! Condit is defending well! Body triangle locked in place! Last 30 seconds and Carlos is defending well! Punches from Diaz! Great defence from Carlos. 10 seconds and Condit gets out and goes for a leg! The fight ends! Wow! Great end to the round and fight! Condit was winning the round until the last minute when he was taken down. 10-10 as Diaz did little whilst on Condit's back and Carlos did escape in the end. For me, I score the fight 50-47. 3 rounds to Carlos and 2 drawn. It could possibly be 48-47 to Carlos.
Carlos Condit wins the UFC Interim Welterweight Championship via unanimous decision (judges scores: 48-47, 49-46, 49-46).
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