Category: Results
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The main event was a good one, as Jared Cannonier outlasted Kelvin Gastelum in what was a fun and close fight. Cannonier’s volume, power and striking defense proved to be the difference. Gastelum faired well though, but he was dropped in round three and just couldn’t land often on the elusive Cannonier over the five…
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Mark Madsen stayed undefeated, as he picked up a split decision victory over Clay Guida. The fight itself was a surprising one, as the Olympian decided against using his wrestling against Guida. Instead, he engaged the veteran in a three round striking contest. While it almost cost Madsen his 0, the judges saw his pressure…
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Parker Porter just seems to thrive in fifteen minute fights, as his cardio and volume for a heavyweight have proved to be better than most. Chase Sherman had his moments, but just could not match the volume of Porter. The victory was Porter’s second consecutive. It was also the second straight fight where Porter landed…
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There have many fighters who have stepped on short notice to get themselves into the UFC. There haven’t been many who won. Saidyokub Kakhramonov bucked that trend, as he looked excellent in a grind of a fight. Trevin Jones looked far from the guy who’s power stunned and finished his two previous opponent. Instead, Jones…
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In what turned out to be a fifteen minute battle, Vinc Pichel prevailed in the war of nutrition against Austin Hubbard. While the judges awarded Pichel all three rounds, it was much closer than that. Regardless, the right man was awarded the victory, which was his third straight. At 38 years of age, Pichel seems…
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In what was expected to be a high paced fight, entertained to the very end as Alexandre Pantoja submitted Brandon Royval. It wasn’t easy though, as Royval’s constant movement proved to be problematic early for Pantoja. However, in round two, Pantoja was able to secure in hooks and thereafter the fight ending rear naked choke.…
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There was no quit in Austin Lingo, as he turned around a tough first round, by taking the next two rounds – and subsequently the fight. It appeared that Luis Saldana may have hurt his foot some point in the first round, as his movement was considerably less there on after. Lingo though kept the…
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Brian Kelleher skipped the firefight he is so accustomed too, using his wrestling and top control to pick up a decision victory over Domingo Pilarte. Kelleher was dominate, as he nearly controlled Pilarte for thirteen of the fifteen minutes of the fight. Kelleher didn’t just smother Pilarte, as he landed over 230 strikes. The victory…
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Josiane Nunes debut couldn’t go any better, as she knocked out Bea Malecki in the the opening round. While both had their moments, it was Nunes who landed more often. Using pressure, Nunes easily entered the pocket. From there, she showed off her power – eventually knocking Malecki out. The victory was Nunes seventh in…
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William Knight rebounded in big way, as he landed a short right cross that sent Fabio Cherant to another realm. Prior to the knockout, each traded shots, but it was Cherant who kept lunging forward with strikes. Unfortunately for him, it cost him. The victory was Knight’s second inside the octagon and I have a…
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