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Chan Sung Jung submits Dustin Poirier via D'arce Choke in the 4th round of a great fight. The "Korean Zombie" came out swinging and mixing his attack against a surprised Poirier. Jung controlled the 1st round touching up Dustin but it was the 2nd round that could win "Round Of The Year" as the men battled exchanging takedowns and reversals on the floor in a dizzying array of submission attempts and changes of fortune. The crowd was amazed and rocking with the combatants though in the 3rd "Diamond" began to find his stride. Chan who admitted to a tough weight cut before the bout seemed to be slowing down considerably allowing Poirier to settle into his striking routine and taking the round. The "Zombie" was back on the attack in the 4th and after a punch and flying knee that had Dustin reeling and converting to survival mode, Jung showed his submission prowess once again locking on the D'arce Choke and rendering Dustin near unconscious. Just an spectacular fun fight to watch to end a controversial evening and the "Korean Zombie" calls out Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo which is a fight everyone wants to see. "Submission Of The Night"
* Dustin was well trained and ready but the "Zombie" just took the momentum of the crowd and his recent successes and ran with it. Some critics have said Jung isn't ready for a title shot (including Kenny Florian) but with Hatsu Hioki saying he isn't ready Jung is the natural choice provided "Scarface" gets by Erik Kotch in July at UFC 149. Poirier lost but fought well and will still hover near the top of the division and a fight against Mark Hominick could provide a great show!
Chan Sung Jung submits Dustin Poirier via D'arce Choke in the 4th round of a great fight. The "Korean Zombie" came out swinging and mixing his attack against a surprised Poirier. Jung controlled the 1st round touching up Dustin but it was the 2nd round that could win "Round Of The Year" as the men battled exchanging takedowns and reversals on the floor in a dizzying array of submission attempts and changes of fortune. The crowd was amazed and rocking with the combatants though in the 3rd "Diamond" began to find his stride. Chan who admitted to a tough weight cut before the bout seemed to be slowing down considerably allowing Poirier to settle into his striking routine and taking the round. The "Zombie" was back on the attack in the 4th and after a punch and flying knee that had Dustin reeling and converting to survival mode, Jung showed his submission prowess once again locking on the D'arce Choke and rendering Dustin near unconscious. Just an spectacular fun fight to watch to end a controversial evening and the "Korean Zombie" calls out Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo which is a fight everyone wants to see. "Submission Of The Night"
* Dustin was well trained and ready but the "Zombie" just took the momentum of the crowd and his recent successes and ran with it. Some critics have said Jung isn't ready for a title shot (including Kenny Florian) but with Hatsu Hioki saying he isn't ready Jung is the natural choice provided "Scarface" gets by Erik Kotch in July at UFC 149. Poirier lost but fought well and will still hover near the top of the division and a fight against Mark Hominick could provide a great show!
Amir Sadollah defeats Jorge Lopez by a razor close Split-Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). Amir did not look that impressive and a good case could be made that Lopez won this fight. Sadollah had trouble with Jorge's takedowns but Lopez needs to work on meaningful strikes before he can complain too much. Not a great fight for either man.
Donald Cerrone cruised defeating Jeremy Stephens to a bloody pulp winning the Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). The "Cowboy" was back to form and never got in any trouble as he just ruined Stephens with a mixture of flying knees and accurate striking over and over again. Jeremy just could not get inside past "Cowboy's" striking as Stephens nose bloodied and his left eye closed. The victory was never in doubt and just credit Stephens for not getting finished as he hung in there until the end. A fun one sided fight to watch with Donald showcasing his skills and preparing yet another run at the belt.
Yves Jabouin defeats a tough Jeff Hougland by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27). This bout wasn't close either and once again it was amazing the loser survived the attack of the Tri-Star fighter. Yves showed his notoriously exciting offense with spinning elbows, spinning punches, varied striking, and a spinning back kick that landed so hard on Hougland, who dropped to the mat in obvious pain, that the referee stepped in between the fighters but inexplicably didn't stop the fight. Jeff then took even more punishment but the ref probably saved him from the finish with the indecision he showed. Jabouin is improving steadily but its still not time to put him in against the elite quite yet.
Igor Pokrajac defeats(?) Fabio Maldonado by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) in an absolute robbery! Igor took Fabio down immediately but it was Maldonado who landed the significant strikes from bottom and once back to the feet seemed to take control. There is a possibility that Pokajac won a round but for the most part it was all Fabio landed his patented and beautiful body shots over and over and it really didn't seem like a close fight to anyone. The judges of course got it wrong as the crowd showered the Octagon with boo's and Igor celebrated his gift. This is the "Robbery Of The Year" so far and there is just no excuse for the judges getting this so wrong. Just terrible. "Fight Of The Night"
Tom Lawlor KO's Jason MacDonald 0:50 into round 1. Jason looked off and a strong left had rocked his jaw but the right to the temple put MacDonald down as the referee rightfully stepped in giving the annoying Lawler his birthday victory. Jason was back up to his feet quickly but the stoppage was correct. Its always a shame when a good dude loses to such a douche bag. Ah well.
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Brad Tavares defeats Dongi Yang by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in yet another bout where many people disagreed with the decision. It was the "Theme Of The Night."
Brad Tavares defeats Dongi Yang by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in yet another bout where many people disagreed with the decision. It was the "Theme Of The Night."
Cody McKenzie taps Marcus LeVesseur by the dreaded Guillotine Choke that he always uses! Everyone in the arena knew the choke was coming except for Marcus. Known as "Lazy" LeVesseur for his legendary lack of training, Marcus was doing just fine early but as the combatants went to the ground, LeVesseur just hung out in Cody's arms as if inviting the submission. It didn't take too long for McKenzie to lock up his "McKenzietine" to elicit the tap. A head scratching loss for Marcus.
T.J. Grant defeats Carlo Prater via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) going exactly as everyone thought it would.
Rafael Dos Anjos almost KO'd Kamal Shalorus but secured the RNC tapping his opponent only 1:40 into the 1st round. Kamal never really had a chance to get going and I really expect more from Shalorus. Credit Dos Anjos for doing what he needed and staying relevant in the Lightweight division.
Johnny Eduardo defeated Jeff Curran via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) and no surprises here and "Big Frog" should retire.
Francisco Rivera defeated Alex Soto via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in another dominating one sided fight.
8-3-1 on the picks as we do not recognize the moronic judges who screwed Fabio Maldonado tonight. The slump is over people MMAFO is back bitches!
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