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Featherweight Division: Zhang Tiequan versus Issei Tamura:
Round 1: We are live in Japan! They touch gloves, Zhang takes the centre. Both fighters jab away before exchanging bombs. Zhang drops Issei but the Japanese fighter replies with his own shots that drop Zhang. Issei pounces on him and starts unloading left hands from half guard. Decent defence from Zhang but effective ground and pound from Tamura. Zhang is trying to tie Issei up but Tamura keeps landing more and more ground and pound. Half the round is done and dusted and the referee stands them up. Good combo by Tamura as Zhang misses with a few jabs and straight shots. Takedown by Tamura but Zhang has a guillotine. Half guard position so Issei is safe for now. Tamura escapes and back to full guard. Ground and pound from Issei as we enter the last minute. Arm-triangle from the bottom by Tiequan but it doesn't pay off. More shots from the top by Issei as we enter the last 15 seconds. Round 1 is in the books and it goes to Issei Tamura.
Round 2: They touch gloves and round 2 begins. They waste no time in throwing combos. Legkicks from the Chinaman. Big right hand by Issei Tamura! Zhang is out! What a knockout! Issei lands a few extra shots but Zhang was out before he hit the ground! Wow!
Issei Tamura wins via KO (punch) at 0:32 of round 2.
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Bantamweight Division: Takeya Mizugaki versus Chris Cariaso:
Round 1: They touch gloves. Headkick attempt by Chris answered by a straight right by Takeya. Right hand missed by Mizugaki. They continue to circle and land occasional combos. Mizugaki shoots for a single leg takedown but fails. Chris is the more accurate striker at the moment as Mizugaki goes for a legkick as Cariaso lands a combo. Takedown by Takeya into full guard. Omoplata attempt by Chris but Takeya gets out seconds later. Little from the Japanese fighter on top. Good left hand by Mizugaki as he stays busy from the guard. He continues to land solid ground and pound as the round ends. 10-9 Mizugaki.
Round 2: They start the second round and Chris looks for the headkick again. Jabs from Mizugaki. In and out from the Japanese fighter. Solid 1-2 combo from Chris. Cariaso is getting off just before Mizugaki who comes in with a takedown attempt that fails. Knees from Chris as they clinch against the cage. Takedown by Mizugaki after he lands a knee himself. Solid shots from the top by Takeya as he unloads. Punches from the bottom by Chris but Mizugaki is in control. Beautiful sweep by Chris and Mizugaki gets to his feet. They circle. Last 10 seconds of round 2. Solid elbows from Chris as they clinch before the round ends. 10-9 to Mizugaki for the takedown and ground and pound.
Round 3: Final round. Left hand by Mizugaki. Headkick again by Cariaso. They close the distance and clinch against the cage. Knees from Chris as Mizugaki applies the pressure. Knees from Takeya as Chris reverses the position. Takedown attempt by Chris fails as Takeya defends well. They exchange as they break away. Straight left by Chris followed by a knee from the clinch. Mizugaki is the taller and heavier fighter. His advantage in strength is clear. Chris slips on a headkick attempt. Full guard and Mizugaki will look to land more punches from the top. Elbows from the bottom by Chris. They schuffle around on the ground as Mizugaki controls his way to a decision. They stand with a few seconds to go and Chris lands a good shot but the fight is over. 10-9 to Chris for the pressure as Mizugaki did little on top. 29-28 Mizugaki.
Chris Cariaso wins via unanimous decision (all three judges score the fight 29-28).
Middleweight Division: Riki Fukuda versus Steve Cantwell:
Round 1: Jabs from Cantwell as he looks to get his distance. Headkick by Steve but Riki eats it and takes the American down. Ground and pound from Riki as Steve looks for a triangle for a second. Good elbows and punches from Fukuda. Big shots from the native. They stand but Riki presses Steve against the cage. Knees from Cantwell as he gets away from the cage. Legkicks added as he mixes things up. Solid jabs followed by an overhand right by Cantwell. He is landing first. Takedown attempt by Riki is stuffed. Legkick by Fukuda. Another takedown is stuffed by Steve. Headkick attempt by Steve. Both fighters are mixing combos up. Riki comes forward with a combo. The native is loosening up. Uppercut missed from Fukuda. Superman punch by Steve. More legkicks from Riki as Steve jabs to the body. Last 30 seconds of the round. Solid legkicks from Riki as Cantwell gets a headkick and a few extra shots in as the round ends. Close round. Back and forth action but I give it 10-9 to Fukuda for the takedown and some crisp combos.
Round 2: They continue from where they left off at the end of round 1 with both fighter mixing combos. Takedown by Fukuda but Cantwell has a guillotine choke deep! Fukuda is punching but Steve is pressing hard for the choke. Fukuda is out! They stand and Riki presses forward with combos. They clinch and Cantwell lands knees. Uppercuts from Fukuda and he gets a takedown stuffed. Solid left hook combo by Cantwell. Right hand missed by Riki. Fukuda is coming forward with good combos. Jabs from Steve. Good combos from Fukuda as Steve freezes for a moment. Riki is landing good shots. Elbows from Steve but he is eating so many shots. Spinning elbow by the American as they separate and Fukuda continues to land crisp combos. Jabs from Cantwell and an overhand right. 80 seconds of the round to go. Riki comes forward and both fighters land punches and kicks. Riki is controlling the centre of the octagon as he lands more and more clean uppercuts. Legkick from Riki lands low. Timeout. They continue moments later. Right hand missed by Steve. Steve ducks under a left hand and gets the takedown! He goes for Riki's back but they stand and the round ends. Fukuda controlled the majority of the round but Steve had an early guillotine choke that was deep and the late takedown makes this round a draw in my opinion. 10-10.
Round 3: Final round. Jabs from Steve. Left hand by the native. More legkicks from Riki as he is outstriking Cantwell. Pressure from Riki as Cantwell looks tired. Limited striking from Steve as Riki continues to come forward. Jabs land short for Cantwell. Right hand misses. 360 headkick just misses for Steve. Riki is landing more and more shots especially uppercuts. Takedown attempt by Riki is successful! That could decide the fight. Cantwell is attacking an arm but Riki defends well. Gogoplata for a moment by Steve but it was weak. Fukuda has his back for a moment but they roll and Riki lands in side control. Moments later they stand. Solid combo by Riki. Legkicks and uppercuts added. Right hand missed by Cantwelll. Good body shots from Riki. Steve is defending as Riki lands more and more and more. Steve lands a right, and again but Riki lands more and more kicks. Riki is relentless! Steve is exhausted! Riki is easily taking this round and fight now. Last few seconds. Another kick and Riki takes the round 10-9 and the fight 30-28 or 30-27.
Riki Fukuda wins via unanimous decision (judges scores: 29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Bantamweight Division: Norifumi Yamamoto versus Vaughan Lee:
Round 1: "Kid" Yamamoto versus the Birmingham, England native. Kid is circling early on. He lands a 1-2 combo as Lee is yet to connect. Uppercut missed by Lee. Kid lands a kick to the body. Right hand by Kid but Lee closes the distance. He fails to get Yamamoto down. Right hand by Kid drops Lee! Kid swarms in back Vaughan is defending well and survives. Lee eats another solid hook. Big knee by Lee! Wow! Kid clinches and lands knees but he is still dazed. Lee is confident now. Left hand by Lee answered by one from Kid. Uppercut by Norifumi and a right by Lee. Solid combo by Kid as they clinch. Lee lands another combination that hurts Kid! Takedown by Yamamoto but triangle choke attempt by Lee! Elbows by Lee as he locks in the triangle. Lee switches to an armbar and Yamamoto taps! Amazing performance!
Vaughan Lee wins via submission (armbar) at 4:29 of round 1.
Lightweight Division: Takanori Gomi versus Eiji Mitsuoka:
Round 1: Here we go! Jabs from "Fireball kid" Gomi. Uppercut from Eiji. Right hand by Mitsuoka but Gomi is loosening up with his movement. Left hand by Eiji stuns Gomi for a second. Takedown attempt by Eiji fails and Gomi lands several knees to the body against the cage. They separate. Right hand by Mitsuoka who is stalking Gomi but Takanori seems to be comfortable, sticking his jab out as a measure. Kick by Gomi as Mitsuoka lands a few more shots. Uppercut from Eiji as Gomi lands a legkick, and another. Mitsuoka is landing punches but Gomi eats them. Big right hand by Mitsuoka drops Gomi! He gets the back and has a mounted triangle in deep! Gomi might go to sleep! The round ends! Fireball kid is saved by the bell! 10-9 Mitsuoka.
Round 2: Both fighters coming out with jabs. Legkicks from Gomi. They swing away as Gomi is pressing more and more. They stand and bang! Mitsuoka is in retreat as Gomi is pressuring him with punches and knees. Single leg by Mitsuoka but he doesn't get the takedown. Knees from Gomi as Eiji is stunned. Solid combos from Gomi now as Mitsuoka is trying to take the fight to the ground! Gomi is punishing him! Takedown stuffed by Gomi and he lands more and more punches. Gomi has his back and is trying to finish the fight! Poor defence from Eiji and Gomi is punching him into the ground. The referee steps in and it is over! Gomi with the TKO win!
Takanori Gomi wins via TKO (punches) at 2:21 of round 2.
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Lightweight Division: Anthony Pettis versus Joe Lauzon:
Round 1: Here we go! Joe takes the centre but Pettis lands a kick to the body early. Lauzon comes forward with combos but Pettis moves away. Solid combo by Anthony in reply. Headkick by Pettis drops Joe and Pettis lands a few more shots before the referee saves Lauzon! Wow!
Anthony Pettis wins via KO (headkick and punches) at 1:21 of round 1.
Featherweight Division: Hatsu Hioki versus Bart Palaszewski:
Round 1: Jabs from both fighters early before Hatsu drops Bart with a straight punch. Solid kicks from Hioki as Bart still looks wobbled. Hatsu with another jab. Hioki drops for a takedown and gets it eventually. Bart goes for the guillotine but he loses it. Side control in an instance for the Japanese ground ace. Great ground and pound from Hatsu as he tries to get the mounted crucifix. 2 minutes left in the round. More punches and hammerfists from Hioki. Bart loses his back and tries to roll but Hioki has an arm! Omoplata! Bart gets out! Beautiful technique from Hatsu! Full guard and more ground and pound from the Japanese native. Last 40 seconds to go and Hatsu is just landing amazing shots from the top! Bart is just getting overwhelmed. End of the round. 10-9 Hioki without a doubt!
Round 2: Kick from Hioki at the start. Headkick follows. Jab to the body from Hatsu. Bart is missing with his kicks. Solid combos from both fighters. Body shot by Hioki. Headkick lands also. Palaszewski with a body shot and combo. Legkick added. Better from Bart. Right hand by Bart as Hioki misses with one headkick but lands another. Great mixture of striking from Hatsu. More legkicks from the Pole. Last 80 seconds and another legkick by Bart. Low shot by Hioki and timeout. They start again. Low shot by Bart moments later but Hioki is fine and they continue. Good combo by Bart as we enter the last 30 seconds of round 2. Solid front kicks from Hioki. Good 1-2 combo and legkick by Bart but Hioki goes for a takedown and gets Bart's back for a few seconds but the round ends. Close round. Better from Bart but 10-9 to Hioki for the variety of striking and late takedown pressure. Maybe 10-10.
Round 3: Early pressure from Bart. Hioki goes for the takedown, doesn't get it and lands a knee. Knee from Bart in return. Beautiful trip from the Japanese fighter. Empty half guard position and Hioki starts his ground and pound again. Side control for Hatsu. Knee to the body as Hioki looks for the full mount. Bart has Hatsu's neck but it isn't tight. Back to side control for Hioki. Mounted crucifix for Hatsu for a moment as he lands elbows. Great ground game by Hioki as he easily dominates Bart on the ground. Hatsu takes his back! Hooks are in! Rear naked choke attempt for Hioki but it is defended well. Punches from Hioki as we enter the last 90 seconds of the fight. All Hioki so far in this round. Last 30 seconds as Hioki peppers Bart with shots from behind as he holds him in place with a body triangle. Neck crank attempt by Hatsu. 10 seconds to go and Hioki will take this decision. 10-9 Hioki. 30-27 or 30-28 to Hioki.
Hatsu Hioki wins via unanimous decision (judges scores: 30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Middleweight Division: Yushin Okami versus Tim Boetsch:
Round 1: They touch gloves and Tim goes for a legkick. Solid combo from Yushin. Good movement from both fighters. Right hand by Okami. And a left. Okami is boxing well. Legkick by Tim answered by a right hand from Okami. Right hand from Boetsch. Left hand from "Thunder" Okami. Takedown stuffed by Okami. Good jabs from both fighters. Right hand wobbles Tim for a moment. Headkick by Okami. Last 90 seconds of the round. Right hands from both fighters. Legkick by Tim but he eats a jab. Last minute and another headkick by Thunder. Good combos from both fighters. Nice right hand by Tim. And again. Last 20 seconds and a nice knee from Okami. 10-9 Yushin Okami for his boxing.
Round 2: Tim's face is already bloodied and bruised. Okami is stalking Tim know. Jab and knee from Okami. Such crispy striking. They clinch against the cage and exchange knees. Double underhooks for Okami and he goes for the takedown and gets it. Guillotine attempt by Boetsch. Good defence from Okami and he gets out. Tim is tired now and Okami is on top and in control. Half guard. Arm triangle attempt for Yushin. Last 90 seconds of round 2. Ground and pound from Okami after he gives up on the arm triangle. Kimura attempt by Okami! Full mount! Kimura abandoned and Okami is raining down punches! Arm triangle again but Okami goes back to full mount and ground and pound! End of the round and complete domination from Okami. 10-9.
Round 3: Final round. Boetsch land a knee and some short punches in the clinch as he knows he needs a stoppage. Tim lands more shots and Okami is in retreat! Headkick by Tim and Okami is wobbled! More shots and uppercuts from Tim and Okami is down! Tim looking to finish this! It is over! Wow! What a comeback! Wow!
Tim Boetsch wins via TKO (punches) at 0:54 of round 3.
Welterweight Division: Yoshihiro Akiyama versus Jake Shields:
Round 1: Early legkicks from Shields. He goes down for the takedown but doesn't get it. Overhand right grazes "Sexyama". Another takedown attempt by Shields. Great defence from Akiyama and he reverses the position against the cage. Solid combos from Jake but Akiyama just walks through them. Body kicks from Shields land. Uppercut from Sexyama lands. Takedown fails again for Shields and they clinch against the cage once more. Knees from Jake. Dirty boxing from both fighters as they fight from close distance. Double underhooks for Jake. Akiyama escapes with ease. Jabs from Jake. Right hand missed by Yoshihiro. Solid jabs from Jake as he loosens up. Beautiful Judo trip from Akiyama! Wow! They stand back up. He tries it again but fails. End of the round. Close and interesting first round. Jake was busier but had little success. Akiyama was more confident and got the late judo trip. 10-10, maybe 10-9 Akiyama.
Round 2: Body kick by Jake. Stiff jabs follow. Takedown stuffed by Sexyama as he adds a right hand. Spinning kick as well. Legkick missed by Jake. Spinning backfist by Akiyama lands! Solid jabs from Shields but they do little damage. Right hand by Akiyama before Jake attempts another takedown unsuccessfully. Good kicks from Shields as he clinches for a moment. Akiyama is doing little on the feet but he is comfortable. More kicks and jabs from Jake as he is edging the round. Good left by Yoshihiro. Good combos from Shields as he loosens up. Counter by Akiyama. Legkicks by Jake. Jab added. Last minute of the 2nd round. Big judo throw by Akiyama! They get to their feet and Jake has another takedown stuffed. They clinch against the cage and Jake has his back! Knees from Jake as he holds on. They spin as the round ends. Hard round to score. Jake was busier and landed more but the damage was very little whilst Akiyama got the big judo throw. I will give it 10-9 to Jake for being busier.
Round 3: Final round. Right hand by Akiyama. Headkick just misses. Right hand from both fighters. Good kicks from Shields as he continues to jab away. Akiyama is letting the round and fight slip away. Uppercut by Akiyama, from the clinch. Takedown stuffed again by Akiyama who reverses the position against the cage. Knees from Sexyama. Jake answers. Body shots from the Japanese star. Right hand by Akiyama as Jake lands more and more kicks. Another takedown stuffed. And another and Jake finally gets Akiyama down for a second. Constant pressure from Jake in this round. 90 seconds to go. Knees from Jake and the referee separates them. Akiyama swinging away and he slips, allowing Jake to take him down and get his back! Akiyama gets to his feet but Jake is on his back and Akiyama grabs the cage twice which should result in a point deduction. The referee does nothing but Jake gets him down and goes for the choke! The round ends and Jake takes the last round with that late ground success. 10-9 Jake for the round and 30-28 to 29-28 Shields for the fight.
Jake Shields wins via unanimous decision (all three judges score the fight 30-27).
Heavyweight Division: Mark Hunt versus Cheick Kongo:
Round 1: Here we go! Hunt takes the centre. Legkick by Mark but he slips and Kongo storms forward and presses Mark against the cage. Mark reverses the position and they separate. Left hand misses for Hunt. Front kick by the Frenchman. Legkick added. Solid legkicks from both fighters. Kongo comes forward and eats a big left hand that drops him. Hunt lets him up. Right hand by Mark rocks Kongo! Uppercuts and hooks from Hunt and Kongo is in retreat. Mark storms on him! Huge punches and the referee steps in! Brilliant performance by Mark Hunt!
Mark Hunt wins via TKO (punches) at 2:11 of round 1.
Catchweight (211lbs) Bout: Quinton Jackson versus Ryan Bader:
Round 1: Co-main event of the evening! Jabs from Bader. "Rampage" takes the centre. They clinch and Bader goes for the takedown after Rampage ducked under a punch. Knees from Bader against the cage. They separate. Superman punch from Ryan as Rampage misses with a swinging right. Overhand right by Bader just about lands. Left hand jab by Rampage answered with a legkick by Ryan. Right hand by Bader as he goes for the takedown against the cage. Knee from Rampage. Answered by Bader's own. Elbow by Rampage and they separate once more. Legkick by Bader. And a jab. Last minute of the first round. Bader goes for the takedown again and doesn't get it. More knees from Bader and they separate again. Knees from Bader as he holds Jackson's neck. Quinton goes for the takedown but doesn't get it. Rampage is swinging away and just misses with a violent hook. Difficult round to score. Bader put the pressure on early and landed more strikes but Rampage had a good last 30 seconds. 10-10, maybe 10-9 Bader.
Round 2: Bader with the jab and legkick. Rampage just misses with another right hand. Bader is moving in and out quickly. Rampage presses Bader against the cage and lands knees. Bader throws a knee but Rampage catches it and picks him up! He dumps Bader on his head but Ryan gets up and eats a few shots. Rampage lands more punches and a body kick. Rampage comes forward but Ryan ducks and gets a takedown into half guard. Punches from the top by Ryan and Rampage throws elbows from the bottom. Bader controlling Jackson as we enter the last 90 seconds of round 2. Jackson gets back to full guard. Bader gets Rampage's back! Knees to the thigh by Ryan. They stand and Bader gets more knees in and he picks Rampage up and slams him to the ground. Jackson tries to get up but Ryan drags him back down. Last 20 seconds of the round. Elbows from the bottom by Jackson. Decent punches from Bader as the round ends. Hard round to score as Bader got slammed and dazed but recovered to take Jackson down and control him for the rest of the round. 10-9 Bader but only just.
Round 3: Rampage is swinging away as he wants to stop Bader. They clinch again and Ryan gets Quinton up against the cage. Knees from the wrestler. They separate with a Bader left hand. Jackson stuffs another takedown attempt by Bader. Left hand by Ryan as Jackson misses with a right. Takedown by Ryan and into side control! Last 3 minutes of this fight and Bader is landing knees to the body. Back to full guard for Rampage. He needs a stoppage to win this fight. Ground and pound from Jackson as he bullies Jackson on the ground. Jackson is back up but Ryan has his back and gets him down again. Back to full guard. Solid ground and pound from Bader. Last 90 seconds of the fight. Half guard. Jackson looks beat. He has no answer. Bader is working from the top and Jackson's only chance is a hail mary submission if he has the energy. Ryan is going for a kimura now as he continues to punch away. Jackson escapes and the last 10 seconds of the fight come to an end as Ryan attempts a guillotine at the very end. 10-9 Ryan Bader and he takes this fight comfortably 30-28 or 30-27.
Ryan Bader wins via unanimous decision (all three judges score the fight 30-27).
Lightweight Division: UFC Lightweight Championship: Frankie Edgar versus Ben Henderson:
Round 1: The main event of the evening is under way! They touch gloves. Jabs from Henderson early on. Solid movement and legkick by Frankie. Edgar catches a kick and Ben jumps in the air with the other leg! Frankie lets him up and they circle again. Legkicks from Edgar. Frankie catches Henderson's leg once more but nothing happens. Great movement from Frankie as Ben has trouble landing strikes. Superman punch and legkick from Henderson but it is a low blow. Frankie is ok and they continue. Frankie catches the leg again but Ben has great balance. And again. Edgar keeps catching kicks but they land first before he catches them. Edgar misses with a headkick and jab. Good combo by Henderson. They exchange kicks and Edgar gets a takedown for a second. Great kicks and knees from Benson "Smooth" Henderson who is beginning to loosen up. Last 30 seconds of round 1. Spinning kick from Edgar but Henderson grabs him for a moment. The round ends. 10-9 to Edgar as he got the takedown and he started off slightly better.
Round 2: Jabs from both fighters. Good straight right by Henderson. Another kick is caught by Frankie. Legkick by Ben. Henderson stalking Frankie and Edgar catches another kick but eats 2-3 solid right hands. Right hand jab by Ben. They clinch and Ben lands a knee. Good combo and knee by Ben. Frankie comes forward with a combo and spinning backfist that just misses. Flying knee by Ben lands. Another knee by Ben. Last 2 minutes of round 2. Left hand by Edgar. Takedown by Frankie but it looked more like Ben fell with him. Guillotine choke by Frankie but its loose. They stand. Headkick missed by Henderson. Combo by Edgar. Good kicks from Ben. 1-2 combo and kick by Henderson as he pushes Frankie back. Edgar lands a combo and gets a takedown into full guard with 40 seconds of the round to go. Ground and pound by Frankie. Ben looking for a submission. Upkick by Henderson rocks Edgar! Ground and pound by Henderson and Edgar is bloodied up as he stands after the round ends! Wow! That was Edgar's round up until that upkick from Ben! Can't give a winner because of that, 10-10.
Round 3: Ben looks confident going into round 3. Frankie seems ok. Body kick by Frankie. Jabs from both fighters. Right hand by Edgar. They clinch but Frankie gets away. Jabs from both fighters before they stand and exchange solid combos. Edgar lands a punch after his takedown attempt is stuffed. And another takedown is stuffed. Knee by Ben. 3 minutes of round 3 to go. Approaching the mid point of this title fight. Right hand by Frankie. Frankie slips and Ben gets his back. They stand but Ben gets the takedown. Ground and pound from the challenger.Edgar wall-walks to his feet but eats a kick. Jabs from Ben. Right hand by Frankie. Last 90 seconds of the round. Jabs from both fighters and Frankie lands a legkick. Last minute. Big kick by Henderson. Takedown by Frankie but only for a second and Ben tries to get a takedown of his own. Last 20 seconds. Headkick by Henderson. Edgar gets a takedown with a few seconds to go and Henderson lands some elbows as the round ends. 10-9 to Ben because he did more damage and get the first takedown of the round and did damage as a result of it. Edgar is bloodied up bad compared to Henderson.
Round 4: Jabs from Ben answered by legkicks from the champ. Headkick by Frankie. Solid jabs and kicks by Henderson. Ben's kicks do more damage then Frankie's but Frankie lands more strikes to compensate. Low shot by Ben. Time out. Frankie is taking his time and they continue. Jabs continue to land. Solid combo by Frankie. Frankie doing good to counter on Ben's attacks. Takedown by Edgar but Ben has a guillotine choke in deep! Edgar is surviving and he gets out! Full guard. Elbows from the bottom by Ben. They stand back up. Hands low from Henderson as he loosens up. Sidekick and straight right by Ben. Solid legkick by Henderson. And again. Knee by Henderson and he is edging this round. Last minute of round 4. Kick by Henderson as they collide. Henderson has no bruises or marks at all compared to Edgar's bloody mess of a face. The last 30 seconds pass with little action. End of the round. 10-9 Henderson due to the guillotine choke and damaging kicks.
Round 5: Final round! This round could decide everything! Right hand by Edgar. And a kick. Jabs from Henderson miss. Right hand by Frankie. Frankie keeps catching the kicks of Ben but he can not do anything with it. Good counter by Henderson. Solid uppercut by Edgar as his takedown is stuffed. Straight left by Henderson! They exchange right hands and clinch against the cage. Edgar gets his back but Ben gets away with ease! Sidekick by Ben. Last 3 minutes. Good 1-2 from Ben. Big right hand by Henderson as they collide again. Edgar slips after a kick but he is right back up. Right hand just about lands for Edgar. Ben's shots land so much harder then Edgar's. Ben seems to slip but he might have been caught by a punch. He stands once more. Last minute of the round and fight! This could be a crucial round! Ben keeps landing hard kicks. Edgar has no answer to Henderson's balance and strength. Last 30 seconds of the fight. Jabs from both fighters. Flying knee by Henderson and he grabs Edgar's neck. He gets him down and delivers shots as the round ends! Henderson takes the last round with that late flurry as the round was close. Overall, I have it 3 rounds to Henderson, 1 to Edgar and 1 a draw but that drawn round may be Edgar's. 49-47 or 48-47 to Ben Henderson.
Ben Henderson wins via unanimous decision (judges scores: 49-46, 48-47, 49-46) to become the new UFC Lightweight Champion.
The End.
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