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Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” Showtime Play-by-Play: Fabricio Werdum () vs. Fedor Emeilianenko ()

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Tonight’s Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – Fedor, like always, lands a hard combination and connects several times on Werdum’s face.  Werdum crahses to the ground and Fedor follows him.  Fedor pounds on Werdum’s body and face, but Werdum gets a triangle choke set-up.  From the ground, Fedor leaves his out and Fabricio converts his submission.  Werdum locks in a triangle choke submission and finishes the “The Last Emporer”.

Official Decision – Werdum over Fedor 1st round (1:09) submission

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Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” Play-by-Play: Cung Le (6-1) vs. Scott Smith (18-6, 1 NC)

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Tonight’s Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – Smith chases after Le and hits him with a right hand.  He presses Le against the fence and gets underhooks in.  Le hits Smith with a couple of knees, however, Smith lands some uppercuts to the body of Le.  They seperate and Smith chases Le around the cage.  Le hits Smith with a straight right and a kick.  Le hits Smith with a leg kick and puts a combination into Smith’s face.  Smith keeps coming forward and hits Smith with a straight left.  Smith dives in for the takedown, but Le doesnt allow it.  Le catches the attempt and goes for the body of Smith.  Smith makes it to his feet, but Le wont allow him to get up any farther.  Smith drives Le into the fence and makes it to his feet the entire way.  Smith hits with some punches inside to Le’s body.  Le hits Smith with a high head kick and then comes in and adds a couple of knees that put Smith to the ground.  Le jumps on his back and begins to punch his body.  Smith isnt doing much and takes some more punches to the body.  Le is on top when the bell ends the round.  (Le 10-9)

2nd round – Le lands two right hands to begin the round.  Smith comes in and takes a high kick to the head.  Le hits Smith with a spinning heel kick.  Le begins to hammer away on Smith’s body.  Smith stands up and gets wrist control.  Le breaks away, and hits with a straight right hand.  Le hits with a spinning back kick and puts Smith on his face.  Smith sprints in and finishes the job with some strikes to Smith’s head and body.

Official Decision – Le over Smith 2nd round (1:46) KO

 

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Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” Showtime Play-by-Play: Jan “Cuddles” Finney (8-7) vs. Cris “Cyborg” Santos (10-1)

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Tonight’s Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Championship

1st round – Finney gets the first shot, but Cyborg ties up and presses Finney against the cage.  Finney breaks away and ges to the center of the cage.  Cyborg lands a hard right that puts Finney to her knees.  Finney hangs in there, but as she gets up, she takes a knee to the face.  She makes her way to her feet, but she is clinches with Cyborg.  As she breaks away, Cyborg drops her again with a hard right hand.  She jumps on top and lands shot after shot.  The referee allows Finney to get up, but she should have stayed down.  Finney gets tagged with several shots to the back of the head.  The referee steps in and takes a point from Cyborg for illegal shots.  Finney says she can continue, but it doesnlt look good.  The action is back on and they clinch immediatley.  Finney will not allow Cyborg to break away.  She finally does, Cyborg lands five punches to the face of Finney.  She drops Finney with the sixth and Cyborg jumps on top and pounds on her.  She continues to land punch after punch, but the referee keeps the action going.  Finney survives, but takes enough damage for a couple of rounds.  (Cyborg 10-9)

2nd round – Finney, again, lands a nice right to start the round.  Cyborg comes back with a punch that puts Finney on her back.  Cyborg continues to ground and pound her.  The referee begins to warn Finney to fight back.  The referee gets Finney up.  Byborg gets the best of the strikes on their feet.  Cyborg clinches and presses Finney against the cage.  As the seperate, Cyborg lands several shots to Finney’s face.  Again, they clinch and the action has to be restarted by the ref.  As the action restarts, Finney lands a couple of jabs , but a combo and a knee from Cyborg drops Finney again.  This time the referee steps in and stops the damage. 

Official Decision – Cyborg over Finney 2nd round () TKO

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Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” Showtime Play-by-Play: Josh “The Punk” Thomson (16-3) vs. Pat “Bam Bam” Healy (23-15)

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Tonight’s Strikeforce/M-1 “Fedor vs. Werdum” live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – Big John McCarthy is the thrid man in the cage.  Some feeling out between the two is followed by a takedown attempt by Healy.  After some light sparring, the fight does go to the floor and Healy takes top position.  Thomson attempts a triangle, but cant get it locked in.  Thomson works his way back to his feet, but the whole time Healy has a body lock.  As Thomson gets up, Healy immediatley takes him down.  Thomson goes for a heel hook, but cant get it and makes it back to his feet again.  They lock up after a few moments on their feet.  The fight soon finds its way back to the floor, on the floor they are tangles up.  The bell rings shortly after.  Not much to distinguish a round winner.  (Healy 10-9)

2nd round – Thomson lands a nice combination, but Healy works through the punches and gets it to the floor.  Healy jumps on top of Thomson’s back and tries to get his hooks in.  Thomson is struggling to get to his feet, but Healy is doing his best to keep his weight on him and keep him on the ground.  Healy works his way back on his back and starts to wear him down with some short punches.  Thomson gets to half guard, but Healy remains on top and works his ground and pound.  Healy looks quite effective.  Thomson gets to full guard, however only for a few seconds.  Healy lands several shots from the ground.  Thomson gets up, but is taken back down during his scramble.  Healy is working a heel hook, but cant convert.  Healy gives up on the submission and gets back into Thomson’s full guard.  Thomson works his way into an armbar attempt, and almost finishes it.  Healy, somehow, works his way out and back on top, but takes an upkick for his efforts.  As the time runs out, Healy tags Thomson with several ground strikes.  (Healy 10-9)

3rd round – Big John gets them together for the final round.  They come out striking.  Healy shoots in, but Thomson avoids the takedown attempt.  Thomson gets back up and pops Healy twice with jabs.  Thomson lands a nice front kick, but allows himself to get tied up.  They stay in the clinch for only seconds, as Thomson pushes out.  Thomson is landing efficiently with his punches.  Healy clinches and puts Thomson against the cage.  Immediatly, Healy goes for some dirty boxing.  They seperate and Healy takes a shot from Thomson.  Healy doesnt like the strikes, so he grabs Thomson and drives him into the ground.  Somehow, Thomson gets on top and holds his position for a few moments.  Thomson works his way around and takes Healy’s waist .  As Healy tries to get up, Thomson is able to get his arm under Healy’s chin.  Thomson is squeezing as hard as he can and gets the tap from Healy with just seconds remaining.  A good solid fight to start the night’s television portion.

Official Decision – Thomson over Healy 3rd round (4:27) submission

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Bellator 23: Louisville, Kentucky

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Bellator Prefight

Good Evening everyone and welcome to tonight’s live blog of Bellator 23.  Tonight’s coverage is brought to you by Fighter’s Guard Management MMA Agency, and Intimidation Clothing, www.intimidationclothing.com.  Fighters Guard Management relieves fighters of all the stressful issues outside of the cage and truly guards the fighters across the board.  Intimidation Clothing offers affordable-stylish MMA apparel including signature t-shirts of Forrest Petz, Jason Dent and Jessica Eye.

The event starts tonight at 7:00 ET and includes two tournament finals with $100,000 on the line.  Bellator 23 marks the end of Season 2.

Yes the Irish Hand Grenade is in attendance but that pails in comparison to Billy Donovan and George Oiler entering the premises!

1st bout of the evening:

Dave Overfield (6-1) vs. Kurt Kinser (2-0) lightweight:  A good take down to start the 1st round by Kinser.  He maintains the top position and lands several big elbows.  Blood is gushing from Overfields head.  He is  a bloody mess which may help him escape.  Overfield attempts submission from the bottom but both fighters are very slick.  The referee stops the fight quickly in the midst of a bloody mess.  Official Decision Kurt Kinser via TKO due to strikes 2:30 into the 1st round.

2nd bout of the evening:

Mike Fleniken (2-1) vs. Stoney Hale (3-1) Middleweight- The fight starts in the clinch with Fleniken disengaging and landing some heavy strikes.  Hale stays on the aggressive attempting the take down. Hale’s persistence pays off as he lands a solid take down.  Mike manages his way back to his feet and lands some heavy blows.  From there Fleniken grabbs a guillotine choke which appears deep but Hale manages to escape and grabs side control.  An impressive-technical fight thus far.  Hales eats a punch but manages a take down but gets caught in a triangle choke.  He again manages an impressive escape.  Hale gets a full mount but is swept and eats some heavy punches in the process.  The round ends with Fleniken on top.  A very close round but I give it 10-9 to Fleniken.  2nd round- Both fighters miss haymakers then Hale attempts a tak down.  Finally Hale gets Fleniken to the ground in his full guard.  Hale lets hi up then lands a monster overhand right which sends Mike to ground.  He quickly pounces but ends up on the bottom.  Several reversals occur with neither fighter doing damage.  Hale grabsa side mount then transitions to full mount.  Mike quickly gave up his back and is in danger of a RNC with just under a minute left in the round.  Hale sinks it in and gets the victory.  Official Decision Stoney Hale via tap out due to a RNC  4:20 into the 2nd round.

Looks like the Hinton-Straus bout may happen after the televised portion.  I’ll keep you posted!!

A very good crowd here with a neat atmosphere.  The outdoor feel with a glass roof sets off the cage nicely.

TV portion kicks off at 8:00.  Should be four great fights!

As Brent Musberger would say “You are looking live” at Bellator 23 from Louisville, KY!  A raucous crowd has filled the venue and they are ready for action!!

1st televised bout:

Rosi Sexton 9-1 vs. Zoila Frausto 4-1: Catch Weight of 121 lbs. This should be a great fight:  The fighters start slow feeling each other out.  Finally both throw some heavy shots with nothing landing.  These women are simply cat quick!  Sexton grabs a single leg but cannot get Frausto to the ground.  They tie up on the cage with nothing happening.  They seperate and get back into the center of the cage where Frausto lands a wicked knee which sends Sexton to the ground.  WOW!!!  Sexton was leaning and got the full knee!  A big victory by Frausto!  Official Decision Frausto via TKO due to strikes 2:00 into the 1st round

Middlweight Tournament Final Alexander Shlemenko vs. Bryan Baker ($100,000 on the line): This should be a great match-up- the unorthodox Shlemenko vs. the very technical Baker.  Baker certainly looks better but Alexander throws punches from all angles.  The fight starts with both fighters throwing several punches.  Shlemenko throws a spinning back kick which misses but draws ooohs and awes from the crowd.  They exchange several punches and the whip of a Shlemenko kick is very audible.  Baker is having a hard time figuring out the crazy angles of Alexander.  Schlemenko gets Baker on the ground and lands several heavy blows which stops the fight.  Although the victory was impressive it was hard to watch Baker’s mom hold back the tears.  She is visibly shaken.  Shlemenko looks very impressive.  Wow, this dude looks like the real deal.  I cannot wait to see Shlemenko vs. Lombard!  Official Decision Alexander Shlemenko via TKO due to strikes 2:45 into the 1st round.  I cannot help but wonder what $100,000 means in his home country…

Featherweight Tournament Final Joe Warren 4-1 vs. Patricio Pitbull 14-0 ($100,00 on the line): A very good match-up between Pitbull (the better striker and jiu-jitsu expert) vs. Joe Warren who is an elite wrestler.  They tie up to start with Warren landing a solid knee.  Warren is dipping and ducking looking for a take down but Pitbull lands a surprising take down.  Being on his back is not a good position for Warren but he manages to get back to his feet.  These guys are freaking quick!  Pitbull is very fluid in his motions as his lands a nice combo to Warren’s head.  Warren lands some more knees from the clinch.  Pitbull is much quicker with his strikes.  Warren looks a little surprised and tired.  Then Pitbull grabs a standing choke hold but Warren finally escapes.  Warren needs to get this fight in close and against the cage where he can work his dirty boxign skills.  Pitbull lands a solid right hand which sends warren to the canvas and forces him to give up his back.  Warren is tough as heck but gets aught in a RNC but is saved by the bell.  The fight was over if not for the bell.  WOW!  2nd round- The doctor checks Warren and gives him the green light.  Warren attempts a double leg to no avail.  Pitbull is is lighting on his feet.  If Warren can get his hands on Pitbull he has a shot but that is a difficult task to complete.  Warren avoids a punch and grabs a double leg.  He falls into the very good guard of Pitbull.  From the top position Warren lands several heavy strikes including several elbows.  Warren wins the 2nd round to even up the fight.  Amazing heart… 3rd round and final round- The round begins with some explosive strikes by each fighter.  Warren lands another great take down and works from Pitbull’s guard.  Patricio works impressive wrist control to keep Warren at bay but is still eating some elbows.  Warren postures up and lands some heavy blows behind the chant of USA-USA-USA.  Warren is maintaining his balance due to the dangerous ground game of Pitbull.  They scramble and Pitbull gets to his feet only to go down with an elite take down.  With 20 seconds left the fight goes to the stand-up where Warren grabs another double leg as the round expires.  WOW!!  I give to Warren 29-28.  Official Decision Joe Warren via split decision That my friends is the epitome of hear-the wrestler heart!  That performance is what a wrestler is all about.  What a win for Warren!!

Nick Mamalis 9-4 vs. Albert Rios 12-4 Bantamweight: Good leg kicks by Mamalis to start the fight.  He then lands a strong shot which rattles Rios.  They separate and take a deep breath.  Both of these guys are quick and active.  Great sprawl shone by Mamalis who then transitions into a nice take down.  Mamalis catches a leg kick and forces Rios against the cage.  The strength advantage thus far is clearly to Mamalis.  Nick gets teh take down but gets in a very tight guillotine choke but manages to escape.  Mamalis is very active and accurate with his strikes.  He is switchingstances throughout.  Mamalis lands heaby strikes which sends Rios to the ground where he unleashes an onslaught of strikes.  An impressive victory by Mamalis.  Official Decision: Mamalis via TKO due to strikes 4:40 into the 1st round

Daniel Straus 10-2 vs. Chad Hinton 6-1 Lightweight: This should be a great fight between two of Cincinnati’s finest.  Hinton in the southpaw stance with Straus in the traditional stance.  Straus lands a quick shot and they get into a clinch with Straus landing a take down.  Hinton uses his strength to power out.  They stay tied up with little action occurring.  Straus lands a nice judo throw/trip and gets the top position.  From the bottom Hinton attempts to grab kimura but it is a tough angle.  Nothing is happening as Hinton has Straus’ left arm controlled.  Both fighters are exerted a substantial amount of energy.  Straus escapes and gains a full mount position forcing Hinton to give up his back.  Chad manages to get back to his feet.  Hinton grabs a standing guillotine which appears to be tight but Straus escapes and gains the top position as the round ends.  First round goes to Straus.  2nd round- The fighters touch gloves to begin the round.  Daniel goes in hard with strikes but gets nothing.  He then manages a take down and gains side control.  Straus has managed to off set Hinton’s strength advantage with his length and balance.  From the top Straus lands several strikes to the ribs.  Hinton manages to get back to his feet with just over 2 minutes left in the round.  Straus grabs an impressive double leg take down (Straus was a very good wrestler in high school).  From the top Straus lands several strikes and holds his position.  Straus lands several hammer strikes from the top.  The round ends with Straus on top in side control.  Straus helps Hinton up at the end of the round.  The 2nd round goes to Straus.  3rd round- Hinton throws some strikes to begin the round but nothing lands.  A few exchanges are made then Straus goes to his bread and butter and ties Hinton up.  Straus gets up voluntarily and the fight goes back to the stand up.  Hinton misses a spinning back fist and Straus takes advantage of it by landing a solid high kick.  Daniel keeps the top position but does nothing with it forcing the referee to stand them up.  Hinton switches to the orthodox stance as the fighters exchange punches.  Hinton blocks a head kick and then they tie up.  From there Straus lands another double leg take down.  Straus lands several strikes as the fight resumes on their feet which sends Hinton back pedaling.  Straus lands another take down as the round ends.  Straus should win via UD.  Official Decision Daniel Straus via UD Straus and Hinton are both very classy guys.  They both were tremendous sports as they always are.

John Troyer (10-4) vs. Brent Weedman (14-5) Welterweight: Two Louisville natives set to go at it in what should be a great fight.  The fight begins with a quick clinch.  The fight goes to the ground as Weedman grabs a choke.  Troyer escapes and grabs the top position.  They scramble with neither fighter gaining an advantage.  Troyer gets on top and lands some solid strikes but is taking down by his foot and manages to escape a heel lock.  They transition again and Troyer lands several heavy strikes forcing Weedman to give up his back but he transitions again-this time into side control.  Weedman forces Troyer against the cage but it’s a stale mate until Weedman gets teh take down.  From there he lands some heavy blows and grabs an arm bar near the end of the round which forces Troyer to tap out.  An impressive victory by Weedman.  Official Decision Weedman via tap out due to arm bar

That is all tonight fight fans from the home of The Greatest—See you next time.

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UFC 115 Pay-per-View Play-by-Play: Chuck Liddell (21-7) vs. Rich Franklin (27-5, 1NC)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

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1st round – Herb Dean is the third man in the ring in this non-title light heavyweight bout.  Liddell is hit with an inside leg kick.  he returns the favor with one of his own.  They trade low leg kick again.  Franklin is hit with two hard body kicks.  Liddell’s hands are low but Franklin cant connect yet.  Franklin just misses with a right hand.  he does hit but so does Liddell.  Liddell follows that up with a takedown.  he moves to pass his guard and choose to throw punches from the rop. They get up and Liddell circles around Franklin.  Liddell is bleeding now and takes a kick to the body.  Franklin pressures Liddell but cant land anything.  Liddell hits with a body kick and then is tagged with a combination.  Franklin just misses with a loopin right hand and he hits with a right.  Liddell hits and stuns Franklin with a right hand.  Franklin gets nailed and comes right back.  Franklin hits with a body kick and then a left hook.  Liddell hits with a kick and then an elbow.  Franklin tags Liddell with right hand to the jaw that puts Liddell out unconscious.

Official Decision – Franklin over Liddell 1st round KO (4:55)

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UFC 115 Pay-per-View Play-by-Play: Mirko Filipovic (26-7-2, 1 NC) vs. Pat Barry (5-1)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 115 live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – The fight is underway and Cro Cop pushes Barry away.  Barry grazes Filipovic with a right hand.  Cro COp misses his punch and is dropped on his butt from a Barry right.  Barry hits with a low leg kick.  Barry hits with another leg kick and then makes him miss.  Cro Cop hits with a kick to the mid section.  Barry misses with a head kick and then tags Filipovic and send him down.  They trade kicks and Barry has his next kick blocked.  Cro Cop hits with an inside leg kick.  Cro Cop has swelling in his cheek and it looks bad.  Barry sticks a straight right into Filipovic.  They tie up and Filipovic takes Barry down.  Filipovic hits with an uppercut.  Barry lands a low leg kick and then backs off.  The round ends with a missed head kick by Barry.  (Barry 10-9)

2nd round – The 2nd round is on and Barry looks fresh.  Cro Cop has his head kick blocked.  Barry is tagged with a body kick.  Cro COp rushes in and hits with a couple of punches.  Cro Cop misses with a side kick but hits with a left hand.  They tie up and Cro Cop pushes Barry to the fence.  Cro Cop throws Barry to the ground but he gets right back up.  Cro Cop hits Barry with punches to the thigh.  The fight is reset in the middle of the octagon.  Cro Cop misses with a left hand and then hits with a low leg kick.  He then hits with a side kick.  Barry misses with a head kick and Cro Cop grabs a guiilotine from top.  Cro Cop puts Barry on his back into half guard.  Cro Cop stays on top and begins to work his ground game with strikes to the body.  Cro Cop mount sna takes the back of Barry.  He is trying to slip an arm under the chin of Barry.  Cro Cop stays busy with shots to the body of Barry.  He flattens out Barry and gets the arm under his chin but Barry hangs in.  Barry outlasts the ground game of Cro Cop as the bell rings.  (Cro Cop 10-9)

3rd round – Cro Cop looks tired and Barry looks fresh as they come out for the 3rd.  A head kick finds a home on Barry’s head.  Cro Cop hits with an axe kick on Barry’s head.  They tie up and Cro Cop gets a body lock.  They seperate and Cro Cop is tripped up but he gets right up.  Cro Cop makes Barry miss and then hits with a straight right.  They get tangled up and then seperate as Cro Cop comes at him.  They trade left hands and then seperate.  Cro Cop hits with an uppercut and then works to take Barry down.  Cro Cop pushes him against the octagon fence and is tagged with a right.  He answers with a right elbow of his own.  Cro Cop presses him against the fence and the ref seperates them.  Cro Cop tags Barry with several  shots.  Barry is tired and looking up at the clock.  Cro Cop beats up on Barry and slips an arm under Barry’s chin.  He finishes him with a rear naked choke as Barry taps.

Official Decision – Cro Cop over Barry  3rd round submission (4:30)

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UFC 115 Pay-per-View Play-by-Play: Paulo Thiago (13-1) vs. Martin Kampmann (16-3)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 115 live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – Herb Dean gets them started and the action is underway.  A feeling out process last about 45 seconds until Thiago lands a kick.  Kampmann hits a straight right hand.  Kampmann hits with another right hand as Thiago shoots in.  Kampmann hits with another straight right hand as Thiago throws a low leg kick.  Thaigo has his power punches blocked as Kampmann gets in close.  Kampmann hits with a couple of straight punches.  Thiago goes for a takedown but its stuffed.  Kampmann hits with another straight right hand that puts Thiago on the ground.  Thiago goes for a clinch and reverses to get on top.  Kampmann goes for a guillotine choke from the bottom position.  Kampmann rolls out and gets up but Thiago drags him back down.  Kampmann is in side control and locks up a guillotine.  Thiago gets out and survives another scare as the bell ends the round.  (Kampmann 10-9)

2nd round – The 2nd is underway with another feeling out period.  Kampmann moves in and fakes a punch.  Thiago hits with a leg kick to the shin of Thiago.  Kampmann moves in and misses with his right hand and gets tied up.  Thiago misses with two wild punches.  Kampmann hits with an uppercut.  Thiago lunges in and misses with a right hand.  Kampmann gets on top and gets a body lock.  Kampmann tries to slip in a choke but Thiago survives, for the time being.  Kampmann lays on top of Thiago’s back as Thiago holds onto his arm.  Kampmann moves to side control and is swept into side control.  Thiago is now in dominant position and begins to work strikes.  Kampmann gets out and runs out of time in the round.  (Kampmann 10-9)

3rd round –   Round 3 is on and both fighters land punches.  Thiago hits with a soft right hook.  They lock up and Kampmann gets the fight to the ground by putting Thiago on his back.  Kampmann works in full guard and drops some heavy ground strikes.  Kampmann mounts and gets Thiago’s back.  He is trying to slip in the rear naked choke but Thiago shakes him off and tries to get up.  Kampmann stays on top and doesnt allow him to his feet.  Kampmann drops punch after punch from side control.  Thiago is trying to get up but instead is tagged with elbows to the face.  They stand up and reset in the middle.  Thiago throws a haymaker but misses and is taken to the ground where he tries to mount him.  Kampmann is trying to choke Thiago out and he barely hangs on.  Kampmann is dominant in this fight.  (Kampmann 10-9) (Kampmann 30-27)

 Official Decision – Kampmann over Thiago unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC 115 Pay-per-View Play-by-Play: Ben Rothwell (30-7) vs. Gilbert Yvel (36-14-1, 1NC)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Tonight’s UFC 115 live blog is brought to you by Fighters Guard MMA Agents and Intimidation MMA Apparel.

1st round – Yves Lavigne has the call for this bout.  A touch of gloves is followed by a flurry by both fighters.  Rothlwell looks to have gotten the best of the initial flurry but Yvel drops down to slow the action.  Rothwell mounts Yvel, but Yvel gets out and swings away from top.  Rothwell slams Yvel to the ground and lays in side control.  Rothwell hits with some short punches and then works on his arm.  Yvel defends but Rothwell moves into side control again.  Rothwell is staying busy but Yvel gets to his feet.  Rothwell doesnt allow him to get too far and takes him back down.  Rothwell mounts again and drops elbows to the face of Yvel.  Rothwell lands a couple more elbows until Yvel transtions to a leg lock.  Rothwell easily moves out and gets back dominant position.  Yvel almost rolls out and then finally does on the second attempt.  As the fighters get to their feet, Yvel takes advantage and lands several strikes that stuns Rothwell.  They clinch against the octagon fence and both fighters catch their feet.  Yvel lands a knee and a high kick as the round ends.  (Rothwell 10-9)

2nd round – Rothwell goes right in for a takedown and gets it.  He jumps into Yvel’s full guard where he tries a triangle attempt.  Rothwell moves into side control and works elbows and punches to the midsection.  Yvel is trying to get to his feet, but Rothwell stays on top and lands more punches from top.  Yvel tries to roll him but only makes it worse as Rothwell gets mount.  Rothwell lands several punches from top and Yvel stays alive by moving to the fence.  Yvel gets up and has his back to the fence.  Rothwell goes for the takedown and gets it.  Rothwell is reversed and lands some punches from the top.  Yvel is landing several punches from the top.  Rothwell stays alive but continues to take damage.  Yvel lands punch after punch, but Rothwell gets up.  Rothwell then takes Yvel to the ground and on his back again.  Rothwell is popping Yvel with some strikes to the mid section.  Rothwell mounts again and lands two elbows before the bell sounds to end the round.  (Yvel 10-9)

3rd round – Both fighters look tired and Yvel goes in for the takedown.  Yvel cant get it and ends up on his back trying for a triangle attempt.  Rothwell moves into side control and lands some elbows to Yvel’s face.  Yvel keeps Rothwell close, but he cant control more elbows.  Rothwell mounts but cant do much with it.  Yvel makes him transition, which he does into side control.  Yvel, although tired, stays busy with hammer fists from the bottom.  Rothwell has Yvel’s arm and is going for an Americana.  He is too tired to finish and instead chooses elbows to the face of Yvel.  Rothwell is trying to pin Yvel’s arm in a crucifix position, he gets it and begins to land elbows.  Yvel cant defend the elbows.  Rothwell looks to be fatigued and can barely finish the elbows.  Yvel is continuing to try and get out from the bottom position.  Rothwell continues to land elbow after elbow from a crucifix position.  Rothwell is now in side control working ground and pound as the fight ends.  (Rothwell 10-9) (Rothwell 29-28)

 Official Decision – Rothwell over Yvel unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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UFC 115 Pay-per-View Play-by-Play: Carlos Condit (24-5) vs. Rory MacDonald (10-0)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

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1st round – The referee for this bout is Kevin Dornan.  The pay-per-view portion is underway and Condit is tripped to the ground.  Condit is back up and MacDonald lands a right hand.  They both land knees up the middle and Condit is taken down.  MacDonald is now working from Condit’s full guard and tries to pass.  Condit is doing a solid job of keeping MacDonald in his guard.  COndit is trying to push out and he does.  Now on their feet, Condit lands a right that temporarily stuns MacDonald.  MacDonald answers with a right and a knee and then a takedown.  He jumps into Condit’s guard and begins to attack.  Trying to pass, MacDonald instead allows Condit to get up.  MacDonald locks up with Condit and hits with a right hand.  Condit hits with a body kick and then a kick – punch combo.  MacDonald catches a Condit kick and pushes him away.  Condit hits with a kick and then is taken to the ground as the bell ends the round.  It was closer than the crowd makes it look.  (MacDonald 10-9)

2nd round – A solid body kick by Condit is followed by a low leg kick.  MacDonald just misses with a looping right.  Condit ties up with MacDonald and instead is taken to the ground and in half guard.  MacDonald is trying to pass, but Condit gets up and locks up with MacDonald.  From the clinch, MacDonald lands a right to the chin of Condit.  Condit answers with a low leg kick and then reverses a takedown attempt.  The reversal is reverses again, and MacDonald is now on his back and in full guard.  Condit is working elbows from the bottom.  MacDonald is staying close to Condit, but not doing much offense.  They get up and Condit misses with a spinning kick.  They tie up again and then seperate.  MacDonald lands a combination to the chin of Condit.  Condit hits with a knee from the clinch.  They come together and then seperate within seconds.  MacDonald misses with a hard right and Condit hits with his.  Condit hits with a leg kick and hits another as the bell sounds.  MacDonald answers that leg kick with a body kick and drops Condit, although he looks fine.  (MacDonald 10-9)

3rd round – MacDonald is coming out with blood trailing from his nose.  MacDonald stuns Condit with a left and then tees off with a combination.  MacDonald drops down for the takedown and is reversed.  Condit is on top and elbows MacDonald in the face.  MacDonald is bleeding bad and Condit makes it worse with elbows to his face.  Condit mounts, but only for seconds, as MacDonald gets back to half guard.  Condit lands a series of elbows from side control.  MacDonald gets up and cliches with Condit.  Concit lands a combination and forces MacDonald to drop down.  Condit continues to pound on his face and MacDonald ties up with him.  Condit continues to drops elbows to MacDonald’s face.  Condit  falls on top of MacDonald and lands another elbow as he mounts again.  Condit is dropping elbows and then stands up to pound him with punches.  Condit falls on top of MacDonald and continues to ground and pound.  The referee steps in and stops the fight as MacDonald failed to fight back. 

Official Decision – Condit over MacDonald 3rd round TKO (4:53)

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