Cain Velasquez defeats Junior dos Santos by one sided Unanimous Decision (50-45,-50-44, 50-43) to regain the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Cain looked a bit out of control early shooting from dangerously far out locations and missing the takedowns. Velasquez was very aggressive attacking the Champions legs nonstop while landing stiff jabs as JDS sprawled. Against the cage Cain began to work the short uppercuts and as JDS moved away the challenger landed some huge punches who staggered and fell. Junior looks out of it as Cain just unloads a barrage of strikes from every angle but he cannot stop the Champion. As the 2nd round begins dos Santos still doesn’t look to be home as Cain takes him down for short periods of G&P and peppers him on the feet as Junior begins what will be a habit of fence grabbing. In the 3rd round, Junior’s face is a swollen mess and Velasquez works to the body but somehow Santos seems to be coming to life in the final seconds. The Champ is retreating for much of the 4th as the work rate slows but Cain is still handling buisness as Junior continues to grab the damn fence with no reprocussions. In the final round, Cain attempts the takedown and another fence grab occurs as Herb Dean finally gives the warning that the next rule infraction will cause him to lose a point. Now Velasquez takes Junior down and works him over continuing the assault as they both rise and stand against the cage. The 25 minute beating ends and the moronic crowd boo’s JDS which is completely uncalled for. Junior fought hard and showed great heart not to mention he is just a sweet nice guy. Stupid fucking fans. Cain regains his crown in an emphatic beatdown to end the year.
Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon via Unanimous Decision (29-28×3) in an exciting and bloody war. Miller came out on fire using dirty boxing in the clinch with vicious short elbows to gash open and bloody the face of “J-Lau” before he even knew what hit him. Lauzon showed serious heart hanging in there as Jim stayed relentless as Joe poured blood like a red fountain. Joe continued to bleed for the 2nd round which Miller now controlled on the mat game and avoided punishment when Joe pulled a nice sweep to gain top position. I was shocked to see a very fresh “J-Lau” for the final round after the beating he took and his notoriously bad cardio attacking the slowing Miller. Jim successfully went back to his tight clinch game and Joe went for broke seeking a Peruvian necktie and then dropping for a heel hook as Miller avoided the last second hail mary attempts by the crimson Lauzon. Literally puddles of blood coated the ring as the combatants embraced and smiled as the crowd roared in approval. "Fight Of The Night"
Constantinos Philippou TKO’s Tim Boetsch at 2:11 of round 3 as bad luck abounds. The “Barbarian” worked his game in the initial round and even knocked "Costas" down with a head kick in the final seconds. Between rounds it seemed as though Tim had broken his right hand and then a minute into the 2nd an accidental headbutt opened up Boetsch. Philippou did well with his movement avoiding the takedowns but then an accidental eye poke really seemed to take Tim out of the fight. Between rounds Tim looked thuroughly defeated and bloody claiming he couldn’t see. Trainer Matt Hume tried to amp up his fighter but "Costas" did a great job of G&Ping Boetsch who became a bloody mass. It was sad to watch as Tim couldn’t seem to do anything but each punches until the merciful stoppage.
* Constantinos Philippou quietly wins 3 bouts this year at Middleweight and will now crack the Top 10 on a 5 fight winning streak!
Yushin Okami again defeats Alan Belcher by Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28). The “Talent” basically did everything you shouldn’t do against a wrestler throwing leg kicks, jumping guard, and not stopping the takedown as “Thunder” was allowed to do what he does best, controlling opponents on the mat for 15 minutes.
Derek Brunson Upsets a hapless Chris Leben by Unanimous Decision (28-28×3) in his UFC debut. Leben looked very rusty and slow as Derek took him down over and over again using control but illiciting little action. It was not a fun fight to watch and once again Leben’s career looks to be in serious trouble.
Eddie Wineland defeats Brad Pickett via Split-Decision ( 30-27×2, 28-29). The 1st WEC Bantamweight Champion looked solid using his speed and reach to pepper Pickett who just couldn’t seem to bridge the gap or score significant takedowns. Brad just looked too small and I wonder if “One Punch” would be better served at Flyweight if he could make 125. Another big win for Ed who is making a decent run toward the top again.
Erik Perez TKO’s Byron Bloodworth at 3:50 of round 1. Bloodworth isn’t a UFC level fighter in this showcase for the Mexican fighter who is buyed by the Lucha Libre mask he wears and the UFC was actually selling at the event. We need to see a better test to guage where Erik truly is at in his young career.
Jamie Varner defeats Melvin Guillard by Split-Decision (30-27×2, 27-30). Melvin was landing powerful leg kicks early but Varner began to find his looping overhand right and used the takedown to ruin Melvin’s offensive hopes. Jaime controlled the end of the fight and won the fight despite the blind judge Adelaide Byrd idiotically scoring the affair 30-27 for Guillard which should get him fired if there is any justice in the world.
Myles Jury defeats Michael Johnson by Unanimous Decision (30-27×3). Johnson possessed zero takedown prowess and spent the evening on his ass unable to do a damn thing about it. Jury just took him down when he pleased and Michael looked like he had never wrestled before tonight. Jury stays undefeated in a head scratching effort by Johnson who left his fist in the box.
Todd Duffee KO’s Philip De Fries at 2:04 of the very 1st round for a triumphant return. It looked pretty cool but keep in mind De Fries isn’t a UFC level Heavyweight. A win is a win but we need to see Duffee against a better opponent before we pontificate on his potential. “KO Of The Night”
John Moraga submits Chris Cariaso by Guillotine Choke at 1:11 of the last round. “Kamikaze” really controlled the fight early but Moraga came out strong needing the finish in the 3rd and getting it as he pressed Chris against the cage standing above his foe and locking in the choke that Cariaso could not find escape from. “Submission Of The Night”
Max Holloway defeats Leonard Garcia via Split-Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29) in a very entertaining scrap.
Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon via Unanimous Decision (29-28×3) in an exciting and bloody war. Miller came out on fire using dirty boxing in the clinch with vicious short elbows to gash open and bloody the face of “J-Lau” before he even knew what hit him. Lauzon showed serious heart hanging in there as Jim stayed relentless as Joe poured blood like a red fountain. Joe continued to bleed for the 2nd round which Miller now controlled on the mat game and avoided punishment when Joe pulled a nice sweep to gain top position. I was shocked to see a very fresh “J-Lau” for the final round after the beating he took and his notoriously bad cardio attacking the slowing Miller. Jim successfully went back to his tight clinch game and Joe went for broke seeking a Peruvian necktie and then dropping for a heel hook as Miller avoided the last second hail mary attempts by the crimson Lauzon. Literally puddles of blood coated the ring as the combatants embraced and smiled as the crowd roared in approval. "Fight Of The Night"
Constantinos Philippou TKO’s Tim Boetsch at 2:11 of round 3 as bad luck abounds. The “Barbarian” worked his game in the initial round and even knocked "Costas" down with a head kick in the final seconds. Between rounds it seemed as though Tim had broken his right hand and then a minute into the 2nd an accidental headbutt opened up Boetsch. Philippou did well with his movement avoiding the takedowns but then an accidental eye poke really seemed to take Tim out of the fight. Between rounds Tim looked thuroughly defeated and bloody claiming he couldn’t see. Trainer Matt Hume tried to amp up his fighter but "Costas" did a great job of G&Ping Boetsch who became a bloody mass. It was sad to watch as Tim couldn’t seem to do anything but each punches until the merciful stoppage.
* Constantinos Philippou quietly wins 3 bouts this year at Middleweight and will now crack the Top 10 on a 5 fight winning streak!
Yushin Okami again defeats Alan Belcher by Unanimous Decision (30-27×2, 29-28). The “Talent” basically did everything you shouldn’t do against a wrestler throwing leg kicks, jumping guard, and not stopping the takedown as “Thunder” was allowed to do what he does best, controlling opponents on the mat for 15 minutes.
Derek Brunson Upsets a hapless Chris Leben by Unanimous Decision (28-28×3) in his UFC debut. Leben looked very rusty and slow as Derek took him down over and over again using control but illiciting little action. It was not a fun fight to watch and once again Leben’s career looks to be in serious trouble.
Eddie Wineland defeats Brad Pickett via Split-Decision ( 30-27×2, 28-29). The 1st WEC Bantamweight Champion looked solid using his speed and reach to pepper Pickett who just couldn’t seem to bridge the gap or score significant takedowns. Brad just looked too small and I wonder if “One Punch” would be better served at Flyweight if he could make 125. Another big win for Ed who is making a decent run toward the top again.
Erik Perez TKO’s Byron Bloodworth at 3:50 of round 1. Bloodworth isn’t a UFC level fighter in this showcase for the Mexican fighter who is buyed by the Lucha Libre mask he wears and the UFC was actually selling at the event. We need to see a better test to guage where Erik truly is at in his young career.
Jamie Varner defeats Melvin Guillard by Split-Decision (30-27×2, 27-30). Melvin was landing powerful leg kicks early but Varner began to find his looping overhand right and used the takedown to ruin Melvin’s offensive hopes. Jaime controlled the end of the fight and won the fight despite the blind judge Adelaide Byrd idiotically scoring the affair 30-27 for Guillard which should get him fired if there is any justice in the world.
Myles Jury defeats Michael Johnson by Unanimous Decision (30-27×3). Johnson possessed zero takedown prowess and spent the evening on his ass unable to do a damn thing about it. Jury just took him down when he pleased and Michael looked like he had never wrestled before tonight. Jury stays undefeated in a head scratching effort by Johnson who left his fist in the box.
Todd Duffee KO’s Philip De Fries at 2:04 of the very 1st round for a triumphant return. It looked pretty cool but keep in mind De Fries isn’t a UFC level Heavyweight. A win is a win but we need to see Duffee against a better opponent before we pontificate on his potential. “KO Of The Night”
John Moraga submits Chris Cariaso by Guillotine Choke at 1:11 of the last round. “Kamikaze” really controlled the fight early but Moraga came out strong needing the finish in the 3rd and getting it as he pressed Chris against the cage standing above his foe and locking in the choke that Cariaso could not find escape from. “Submission Of The Night”
Max Holloway defeats Leonard Garcia via Split-Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29) in a very entertaining scrap.
6-5 on the picks to end the year on a low note.
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