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Preliminary Results
Reuben Duran vs. Francisco Rivera
Neither Duran, nor Rivera did much throughout the first two rounds of the evening’s first contest, but one of them certainly did in the final frame of the contest. Duran, whose wrestling had been effective throughout the match, earned another takedown in the third and landed in side control. From there the fighters scrambled, but it Rivera could not escape, as Duran moved to the back of his opponent and locked in the rear naked choke.
Duran def. Rivera by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:57 of Round 3.
Scott Jorgensen vs. Ken Stone
Jorgensen entered this contest happy to through hands with his opponent, but Stone quickly changed his mind. The former top contender to the WEC bantamweight title landed several good right hands, but Stone continuously countered with a right of his own, along with body kicks and a head kick that glanced of Jorgensen. But a takedown quickly changed the momentum. In the guard of Stone, Jorgensen postured up and landed several big right hands, and, only moments later, he was being pulled off his victim by the referee.
Jorgensen def. Stone by knockout at 4:01 of Round 1
Justin Edwards vs. Clay Harvison
Edwards came out the aggressor early in this contest, but when Harvison loosened up, things got interesting. Throughout the close first round, both fighters traded submission attempts, though neither could secure anything. In the second, Edwards’ pace had slowed immensely, and Harvison, still quite fresh, stuffed takedown after takedown, likely winning the round. Following two close frames, Harvison entered the third looking to throw. He landed flush several times before earning a big takedown. But Edwards came back strong in the second half of the round, earning three takedowns during the final two and one-half minutes. Close fight between two tough competitors.
Harvison def. Edwards by split-decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Shamar Bailey vs. Ryan McGilivray
This fight was about one thing, and that was the strength of Shamar Bailey. Bailey came out fast in the opening frame, dominating all five minutes with his wrestling. While McGilivray landed several shots in the second round, it was more of the same for Bailey. However, in the third and final round, McGilivray let his hands go, but, when he got simply too excited, Bailey executed yet another takedown. Once on his back, McGilivray could not handle the incredibly strength of his opponent, failing to earn a come-from-behind victory.
Bailey def. McGilivray by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Josh Grispi vs. George Roop
Oh, how Grispi’s stock has fallen. After losing to Dustin Poirier in his last contest, Grispi came out strong in the first round of this contest, working takedowns and submission attempts. Unfortunately for him, Roop pounded him with elbows and avoided submissions with ease. The first may have been close, but the second and third were hardly the same. Roop dominated his opponent with his stellar striking and finally finished the bout with a body shot that put Grispi down. Incredibly impressive performance by Roop.
Roop def. Grispi by technical knockout at 3:14 of Round 3
Danny Downes vs. Jeremy Stephens
In the final preliminary bout, Downes showed his heart, while Stephens displayed his experience. Stephens landed the bigger shots throughout the first, though Downes did well to avoid takedowns. That was not the case in the second, when Stephens earned the takedown and nearly finished the fight. While Downes somehow managed to survive a seriously dangerous kimura, he could do little to come even close to winning the round. Stephens managed to earn the takedown again in the third, dominating his over-matched opponent. He nearly earned the submission at the end of the round, but Downes survived. Dominant performance by Stephens, but incredibly heart displayed by Downes.
Stephens def. Downes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Main Card Play-By-Play
Chris Cope vs. Chuck O’Neil
Round 1 – Leg kicks from O’Neil to begin. Cope misses with a left hand, but lands a right to the body, followed by a kick. O’Neil presses Cope up against the cage, working knees. Cope pushes away and lands a knee. He comes up short with a superman punch, but looks stiff. O’Neil misses with a head kick. Fighters exchange, but nothing is landing flush for either. Cope lands a big left hook and presses forward. They clinch against the cage, but only for a bit. Leg kick lands for Cope. Another exchange leaves neither fighter with the desired outcome. The next one, however, does feature some decent shots from both men. Spinning back kick lands to the midsection of O’Neil, who then lands a hook. Head kick for Cope is countered by a body shot by O’Neil. They each throw spinning back kicks as the round comes to an end. Heavy.com scores it 10-9 for Cope.
Round 2 – O’Neil lands a pair of leg kicks, but takes a strike to the body. He continues to kick, while Cope looks to land the jab. O’Neil presses Cope against the cage in the clinch, but they separate after trading a few shots. O’Neil in the center of the cage. They continue to exchange, but nothing seems to land, including the spinning back kick thrown by Cope. Both land in the next exchange, but nothing major. Another spinning back kick misses for Cope, and then O’Neil misses with one also. Cope smiles and lands a hook. O’Neil can’t seem to get any offense going at all. Cope comes up short with an overhand right. Cope continues to stay active, throwing plenty of strikes. Left hook lands for Cope, followed by a right. The round comes to an end. Not even close on the scorecards. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Cope.
Round 3 – The fighters touch gloves and exchange leg kicks. Cope slips in a left and presses O’Neil up against the cage. He gets reversed, but they immediately separate. Cope continues to throw strike after strike and he lands a big left hand. O’Niel is doing little to nothing in terms of offense. O’Neil lands a leg kick, but eats a jab. Spinning heel kick misses for Cope, but he lands several knees when they clinch. O’Neil clinches against the cage. However, he is not getting anything done with the position. 2:00 to go and Cope’s corner says that O’Neil is afraid to stand. Cope yells out to express his excitement once they separate. Spinning back fist lands for Cope, and O’Neil is simply lost tonight. Leg kick lands for Cope. He is pressing forward, landing consistently. O’Neil misses with another shot. Right hook lands after two jabs to the midsection of ONeil. Right hand comes up short for Cope, as does another spinning back kick. Another head kick is blocked and Cope lands a flurry as the fight comes to an end. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Cope.
Cope def. O’Neil by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Fabio Maldonado
Round 1 – Kingsbury lands a leg kick to begin, followed by a few more. And then some to the body. Kingsbury gets the plum and pounds knees into his opponent. Maldonado separates and then lands a nice one-two combination. Straight left lands for Kingsbury, followed by more knees in the clinch. He gets the takedown, but is caught in the guillotine. Maldonado nearly gets it, but his opponent rolls back to his feet. Maldonado lands a nice shot and is putting the pressure on. He counters with a pair of hooks, as the pace slows down. Maldonado is getting the better of all these exchanges. Kingsbury lands a shot, but eats two hooks. Maldonado is working shots to the body, but gets taken down. Elbows from the top from Kingsbury. Maldonado scrambles and lands big shots to the body. Big knee lands for Kingsbury, followed by several punches. He lands another knee, but slips as the round comes to a close. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Kingsbury.
Round 2 – Leg kicks from Kingsbury to start the round, but he opts out of the striking game, earning the takedown. Maldonado reverses and ends up on top. Another scramble sends the fighters back to their feet. Kingsbury presses forward and lands a head kick, but misses the next head kick he throws. Maldonado lands a shot at the body and throws his opponent to the ground when Kingsbury clinches. Kingsbury lands a leg kick. Maldonado throws, but Kingsbury shoots. He gets the takedown, but falls into a guillotine. Maldonado uses it to reverse and they are back to the feet. Kingsbury looks to clinch again, but eats a shot. They are pressed up against the cage, with both throwing strikes here and there. Maldonado separates, and Kingsbury lands a body kick. Straight right lands for Kingsbury, and Maldonado lands a left hook right after the bell rings. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Maldonado.
Round 3 – Fighters touch gloves and Maldonado lands a leg kick. Kingsbury lands a few of his own, but eats several punches from Maldonado, who lands a nice right hand. Another lands and Kingsbury looks for the clinch. He lands a few knees, and Maldonado taunts his opponent. He then gets taken down. Maldonado works his way back to the feet and lands a nice one-two hook combo. Maldonado is pressing forward and continues to land hooks. Kingsbury looks exhausted, while his opponent looks fine. Three jabs land for Maldonado before Kingsbury looks for the takedown. Maldonado avoids and presses forward. He takes the fight to the ground, but Kingsbury utilizes rubber guard to hold his opponent down. The referee finally stands them up, and Kingsbury lands a knee. 10 seconds remain and Maldonado earns a late takedown. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Maldonado.
Kingsbury def. Maldonado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tim Credeur vs. Ed Herman
Round 1 – Fighters trade punches to start with Credueur working combos. Herman is landing a few shots, but Credeur keeps pressing forward with straight punches that are landing. Jab lands flush for Credeur, but he gets tagged with a big uppercut after the distance was closed. Credeur looked to defend after getting dropped, but a barrage of punches lands for Herman, forcing the stoppage.
Herman def. Credeur by technical knockout a 0:46 of Round 1
Clay Guida vs. Anthony Pettis
Round 1 – Guida bouncing around to start, as usual. Pettis seems to be trying to figure out the timing of his highly energized opponent. Guida eats two punches, but shakes them off. They exchange left hands. Pettis throws a head kick, but it is blocked. He throws a body kick, but Guida catches it and gets the takedown. Pettis immediately looks for an arm and is relentless with submission attempts. Guida, meanwhile, seems comfortable as he continues to throw shots down on his opponent. Pettis is doing a good job of avoiding much damage, while issuing hammerfists of his own. Guida continues to avoid the submission attempts, but nearly gets tagged by a kick from his opponent. Pettis gets back up, but following a brief clinch Guida earns another takedown. Pettis is looking for the triangle and he nearly gets it. Guida seems unconcerned about Pettis’ submission game. Guida moves to half guard and is throwing shoulders into Pettis as the round comes to a close. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Guida.
Round 2 – Round two begins with fighters throwing punches that are coming up short. Both close the distance and land a few. Mostly trading jabs at this point. Pettis looks to close the distance, but consequently gets taken down. He is trying to stand up, but Guida is doing a good job of holding him down for the moment. Pettis gets up finally, but Guida continues to press him against the cage. Knees land for Guida. They separate, and Pettis lands a left hook. He throws a head kick and the action stalls momentarily. Guida throws a combination, but Pettis comes back with a 360 degree spinning back kick. Leg kick by Guida is followed by one from Pettis, which almost gets caught. Guida gets the takedown with just under one minute remaining. Pettis is looking for the triangle and he nearly gets it. Guida avoids again, but gets caught in an armbar. He survives and the round comes to an end. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Guida.
Round 3 – Guida lands a nice right hand and presses forward at the beginning of the round. Pettis appears to be looking to counter, but he gets tagged with a right hand. Guida moves in for the takedown and earns it. Pettis looking for a submission yet again, while Guida is looking to pass. A bit of a stalemate now, considering that Guida is controlling the position. Pettis pushes his back to the cage wall, but Guida turns him back to his back. He has his back against the wall with two minutes to go. Pettis is back to his feet now and earns a takedown. He works to mount and now to the back of Guida. Guida is in trouble here with 60 seconds remaining. Guida slips out and is back on top with 40 seconds to go. Huge missed opportunity for Pettis. Guida now working for the back and gets both hooks, but time expires. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Guida.
Guida def. Pettis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tony Ferguson vs. Ramsey Nijem
Round 1 – Nijem comes out swinging, but Ferguson avoids and earns the takedown. He goes from side control to half guard, and Nijem scrambles and nearly ended up on top, but instead they end up back on the feet. Nijem lands a right hand, followed by a body shot. Both fighters are missing much more than they are landing. Left hand lands flush for Ferguson, while Nijem misses a leg kick. Right hand lands for Ferguson, but Nijem presses forward with a plethora of shots. Ferguson evades again and works the fight to the floor. Nijem works up quickly to the feet. Left hook lands for Ferguson. Nijem comes back with another combination, landing several. The fighters continue to exchange, but it is Ferguson who lands the biggest blows. A right hand lands for Ferguson, followed by a left hook. Nijem crashes to the floor, and Ferguson is pulled off his opponent by referee Josh Rosenthal.
Ferguson def. Nijem by knockout at 3:54 of Round 1
Reuben Duran vs. Francisco Rivera
Neither Duran, nor Rivera did much throughout the first two rounds of the evening’s first contest, but one of them certainly did in the final frame of the contest. Duran, whose wrestling had been effective throughout the match, earned another takedown in the third and landed in side control. From there the fighters scrambled, but it Rivera could not escape, as Duran moved to the back of his opponent and locked in the rear naked choke.
Duran def. Rivera by submission (rear naked choke) at 1:57 of Round 3.
Scott Jorgensen vs. Ken Stone
Jorgensen entered this contest happy to through hands with his opponent, but Stone quickly changed his mind. The former top contender to the WEC bantamweight title landed several good right hands, but Stone continuously countered with a right of his own, along with body kicks and a head kick that glanced of Jorgensen. But a takedown quickly changed the momentum. In the guard of Stone, Jorgensen postured up and landed several big right hands, and, only moments later, he was being pulled off his victim by the referee.
Jorgensen def. Stone by knockout at 4:01 of Round 1
Justin Edwards vs. Clay Harvison
Edwards came out the aggressor early in this contest, but when Harvison loosened up, things got interesting. Throughout the close first round, both fighters traded submission attempts, though neither could secure anything. In the second, Edwards’ pace had slowed immensely, and Harvison, still quite fresh, stuffed takedown after takedown, likely winning the round. Following two close frames, Harvison entered the third looking to throw. He landed flush several times before earning a big takedown. But Edwards came back strong in the second half of the round, earning three takedowns during the final two and one-half minutes. Close fight between two tough competitors.
Harvison def. Edwards by split-decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Shamar Bailey vs. Ryan McGilivray
This fight was about one thing, and that was the strength of Shamar Bailey. Bailey came out fast in the opening frame, dominating all five minutes with his wrestling. While McGilivray landed several shots in the second round, it was more of the same for Bailey. However, in the third and final round, McGilivray let his hands go, but, when he got simply too excited, Bailey executed yet another takedown. Once on his back, McGilivray could not handle the incredibly strength of his opponent, failing to earn a come-from-behind victory.
Bailey def. McGilivray by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Josh Grispi vs. George Roop
Oh, how Grispi’s stock has fallen. After losing to Dustin Poirier in his last contest, Grispi came out strong in the first round of this contest, working takedowns and submission attempts. Unfortunately for him, Roop pounded him with elbows and avoided submissions with ease. The first may have been close, but the second and third were hardly the same. Roop dominated his opponent with his stellar striking and finally finished the bout with a body shot that put Grispi down. Incredibly impressive performance by Roop.
Roop def. Grispi by technical knockout at 3:14 of Round 3
Danny Downes vs. Jeremy Stephens
In the final preliminary bout, Downes showed his heart, while Stephens displayed his experience. Stephens landed the bigger shots throughout the first, though Downes did well to avoid takedowns. That was not the case in the second, when Stephens earned the takedown and nearly finished the fight. While Downes somehow managed to survive a seriously dangerous kimura, he could do little to come even close to winning the round. Stephens managed to earn the takedown again in the third, dominating his over-matched opponent. He nearly earned the submission at the end of the round, but Downes survived. Dominant performance by Stephens, but incredibly heart displayed by Downes.
Stephens def. Downes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Main Card Play-By-Play
Chris Cope vs. Chuck O’Neil
Round 1 – Leg kicks from O’Neil to begin. Cope misses with a left hand, but lands a right to the body, followed by a kick. O’Neil presses Cope up against the cage, working knees. Cope pushes away and lands a knee. He comes up short with a superman punch, but looks stiff. O’Neil misses with a head kick. Fighters exchange, but nothing is landing flush for either. Cope lands a big left hook and presses forward. They clinch against the cage, but only for a bit. Leg kick lands for Cope. Another exchange leaves neither fighter with the desired outcome. The next one, however, does feature some decent shots from both men. Spinning back kick lands to the midsection of O’Neil, who then lands a hook. Head kick for Cope is countered by a body shot by O’Neil. They each throw spinning back kicks as the round comes to an end. Heavy.com scores it 10-9 for Cope.
Round 2 – O’Neil lands a pair of leg kicks, but takes a strike to the body. He continues to kick, while Cope looks to land the jab. O’Neil presses Cope against the cage in the clinch, but they separate after trading a few shots. O’Neil in the center of the cage. They continue to exchange, but nothing seems to land, including the spinning back kick thrown by Cope. Both land in the next exchange, but nothing major. Another spinning back kick misses for Cope, and then O’Neil misses with one also. Cope smiles and lands a hook. O’Neil can’t seem to get any offense going at all. Cope comes up short with an overhand right. Cope continues to stay active, throwing plenty of strikes. Left hook lands for Cope, followed by a right. The round comes to an end. Not even close on the scorecards. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Cope.
Round 3 – The fighters touch gloves and exchange leg kicks. Cope slips in a left and presses O’Neil up against the cage. He gets reversed, but they immediately separate. Cope continues to throw strike after strike and he lands a big left hand. O’Niel is doing little to nothing in terms of offense. O’Neil lands a leg kick, but eats a jab. Spinning heel kick misses for Cope, but he lands several knees when they clinch. O’Neil clinches against the cage. However, he is not getting anything done with the position. 2:00 to go and Cope’s corner says that O’Neil is afraid to stand. Cope yells out to express his excitement once they separate. Spinning back fist lands for Cope, and O’Neil is simply lost tonight. Leg kick lands for Cope. He is pressing forward, landing consistently. O’Neil misses with another shot. Right hook lands after two jabs to the midsection of ONeil. Right hand comes up short for Cope, as does another spinning back kick. Another head kick is blocked and Cope lands a flurry as the fight comes to an end. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Cope.
Cope def. O’Neil by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Fabio Maldonado
Round 1 – Kingsbury lands a leg kick to begin, followed by a few more. And then some to the body. Kingsbury gets the plum and pounds knees into his opponent. Maldonado separates and then lands a nice one-two combination. Straight left lands for Kingsbury, followed by more knees in the clinch. He gets the takedown, but is caught in the guillotine. Maldonado nearly gets it, but his opponent rolls back to his feet. Maldonado lands a nice shot and is putting the pressure on. He counters with a pair of hooks, as the pace slows down. Maldonado is getting the better of all these exchanges. Kingsbury lands a shot, but eats two hooks. Maldonado is working shots to the body, but gets taken down. Elbows from the top from Kingsbury. Maldonado scrambles and lands big shots to the body. Big knee lands for Kingsbury, followed by several punches. He lands another knee, but slips as the round comes to a close. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Kingsbury.
Round 2 – Leg kicks from Kingsbury to start the round, but he opts out of the striking game, earning the takedown. Maldonado reverses and ends up on top. Another scramble sends the fighters back to their feet. Kingsbury presses forward and lands a head kick, but misses the next head kick he throws. Maldonado lands a shot at the body and throws his opponent to the ground when Kingsbury clinches. Kingsbury lands a leg kick. Maldonado throws, but Kingsbury shoots. He gets the takedown, but falls into a guillotine. Maldonado uses it to reverse and they are back to the feet. Kingsbury looks to clinch again, but eats a shot. They are pressed up against the cage, with both throwing strikes here and there. Maldonado separates, and Kingsbury lands a body kick. Straight right lands for Kingsbury, and Maldonado lands a left hook right after the bell rings. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Maldonado.
Round 3 – Fighters touch gloves and Maldonado lands a leg kick. Kingsbury lands a few of his own, but eats several punches from Maldonado, who lands a nice right hand. Another lands and Kingsbury looks for the clinch. He lands a few knees, and Maldonado taunts his opponent. He then gets taken down. Maldonado works his way back to the feet and lands a nice one-two hook combo. Maldonado is pressing forward and continues to land hooks. Kingsbury looks exhausted, while his opponent looks fine. Three jabs land for Maldonado before Kingsbury looks for the takedown. Maldonado avoids and presses forward. He takes the fight to the ground, but Kingsbury utilizes rubber guard to hold his opponent down. The referee finally stands them up, and Kingsbury lands a knee. 10 seconds remain and Maldonado earns a late takedown. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Maldonado.
Kingsbury def. Maldonado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Tim Credeur vs. Ed Herman
Round 1 – Fighters trade punches to start with Credueur working combos. Herman is landing a few shots, but Credeur keeps pressing forward with straight punches that are landing. Jab lands flush for Credeur, but he gets tagged with a big uppercut after the distance was closed. Credeur looked to defend after getting dropped, but a barrage of punches lands for Herman, forcing the stoppage.
Herman def. Credeur by technical knockout a 0:46 of Round 1
Clay Guida vs. Anthony Pettis
Round 1 – Guida bouncing around to start, as usual. Pettis seems to be trying to figure out the timing of his highly energized opponent. Guida eats two punches, but shakes them off. They exchange left hands. Pettis throws a head kick, but it is blocked. He throws a body kick, but Guida catches it and gets the takedown. Pettis immediately looks for an arm and is relentless with submission attempts. Guida, meanwhile, seems comfortable as he continues to throw shots down on his opponent. Pettis is doing a good job of avoiding much damage, while issuing hammerfists of his own. Guida continues to avoid the submission attempts, but nearly gets tagged by a kick from his opponent. Pettis gets back up, but following a brief clinch Guida earns another takedown. Pettis is looking for the triangle and he nearly gets it. Guida seems unconcerned about Pettis’ submission game. Guida moves to half guard and is throwing shoulders into Pettis as the round comes to a close. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Guida.
Round 2 – Round two begins with fighters throwing punches that are coming up short. Both close the distance and land a few. Mostly trading jabs at this point. Pettis looks to close the distance, but consequently gets taken down. He is trying to stand up, but Guida is doing a good job of holding him down for the moment. Pettis gets up finally, but Guida continues to press him against the cage. Knees land for Guida. They separate, and Pettis lands a left hook. He throws a head kick and the action stalls momentarily. Guida throws a combination, but Pettis comes back with a 360 degree spinning back kick. Leg kick by Guida is followed by one from Pettis, which almost gets caught. Guida gets the takedown with just under one minute remaining. Pettis is looking for the triangle and he nearly gets it. Guida avoids again, but gets caught in an armbar. He survives and the round comes to an end. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Guida.
Round 3 – Guida lands a nice right hand and presses forward at the beginning of the round. Pettis appears to be looking to counter, but he gets tagged with a right hand. Guida moves in for the takedown and earns it. Pettis looking for a submission yet again, while Guida is looking to pass. A bit of a stalemate now, considering that Guida is controlling the position. Pettis pushes his back to the cage wall, but Guida turns him back to his back. He has his back against the wall with two minutes to go. Pettis is back to his feet now and earns a takedown. He works to mount and now to the back of Guida. Guida is in trouble here with 60 seconds remaining. Guida slips out and is back on top with 40 seconds to go. Huge missed opportunity for Pettis. Guida now working for the back and gets both hooks, but time expires. Heavy.com scores the round 10-9 for Guida.
Guida def. Pettis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Tony Ferguson vs. Ramsey Nijem
Round 1 – Nijem comes out swinging, but Ferguson avoids and earns the takedown. He goes from side control to half guard, and Nijem scrambles and nearly ended up on top, but instead they end up back on the feet. Nijem lands a right hand, followed by a body shot. Both fighters are missing much more than they are landing. Left hand lands flush for Ferguson, while Nijem misses a leg kick. Right hand lands for Ferguson, but Nijem presses forward with a plethora of shots. Ferguson evades again and works the fight to the floor. Nijem works up quickly to the feet. Left hook lands for Ferguson. Nijem comes back with another combination, landing several. The fighters continue to exchange, but it is Ferguson who lands the biggest blows. A right hand lands for Ferguson, followed by a left hook. Nijem crashes to the floor, and Ferguson is pulled off his opponent by referee Josh Rosenthal.
Ferguson def. Nijem by knockout at 3:54 of Round 1
