Frankie Saenz defeated Nolan Ticman by Unanimous Decision in the curtain jerker (30-27 3x).
Tom Watson vs. Sam Alvey
Rd.1 “Kong” comes out with the leg kicks wearing plain black shorts with no sponsors. Sam is just eating leg kicks and occasionally coming forward with sloppy combinations. Sam dazes Watson who goes down on his seat and eats a flurry of shots. Tom gets up quickly and raises his hands as if to say he’s not hurt. A big body shot and a follow up right hand get Sam’s attention. A leg kick followed by a right cross snaps Sam’s head just before the round ends. (10-9 Watson)
[Alvey’s corner tells him he lost the round and he has to make Tom answer for those kicks.]
Rd.2 Sam is blocking most of the high kicks coming his way but they are damaging his arm. Alvey’s nose is bleeding and he finally lands a combination against the cage as Watson spins away. Some elbows, kicks, and nonsense occurs in a very bland fight. (10-9 Watson)
Rd.3 Sam backs into the cage just like his corner told him not to do, and then comes charging with a blitz and throws a thousand strikes which “Kong” somehow absorbs against the cage! Sam pushes Tom against the cage in a Thai Plum delivering knees to the body. Watson is cut over the left eye and looks very weary. A stern left lands for Alvey but Watson comes back with a hard right. Body kick from Alvey but Tom answers with a 1-2. Another 1-2 rocks Sam and “Kong” fails at a takedown attempt. Time expires with the men in the clinch. (10-9 Alves)
Fight Grade: D+ (one flurry does not a good fight make)
Tom Watson defeated Sam Alvey by Unanimous Decision (29-28 3x).
Tom Watson defeated Sam Alvey by Unanimous Decision (29-28 3x).
Sara McMann vs. Lauren Murphy
Rd.1 This should be a great fight! McMann shoots for a single leg immediately and gets Lauren to the ground. Murphy delivers elbows from her back instantly and some look to be on the back of the head though the referee isn't warning her. Sara finally lands some decent shots from top position as she places the former Invicta FC champ against the fence. Murphy is being much more active from her back and it will be interesting to see if the judges give her any credit for it. Then, McMann postures up and lands a flurry. A couple nice elbows from top end the round for the Olympian. (10-9 McMann)
Rd.2 Sara lands a right hook to begin the 2nd frame, a slip from McMann causes her to eat a big right hand before they clinch against the cage. A body lock throw from Sara and she's in top control again. A sweet elbow from the back lands for Murphy as McMann steps over into half guard. Bit of a stalemate as Lauren is showing solid defense returning Sara to guard. The referee stands the ladies up and a leg kick from Sara followed by a deep shot that is stuffed. McMann just drags Murphy to the canvas into side control but eats some elbows for her effort. (10-9 McMann)
Rd.3 A nice right hand starts Sara off in the final round. A leg kick and left jab for McMann before Murphy lands a 1-2. McMann is in on a takedown but can't keep the fight there. A nice fake into a single leg and Murphy defends while landing punches to the head. Lauren back up and some hard elbows to the side of Sara's head. With 20 seconds left, Murphy escapes but its McMann who lands more on the feet as the fight ends. (10-9 McMann)
Fight Grade: C-
Sara McMann defeated Lauren Murphy by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
Jussier da Silva vs. Zach Makovsky
Rd.1 The winner here could easily become the Flyweight #1 contender! "Formiga" spins around and takes Zach's back, almost getting shaken off, but remains latched on as they scramble and Makovsky ends up on top and ultimately free once again! Whew. Thats a quick start. "Fun Size" lands a single right hand and they stand back up. Zach is pumping the left hand as he moves in and out. Jussier finishes a takedown into half guard and works body/head until time expires. (10-9 da Silva)
Rd.2 "Formiga" stuffs a takedown attempt and Zach snags a single leg for a momentary takedown. A double left hand lands for Makovsky but his head kick is blocked. Again, da Silva spins standing and takes his opponents back in impressive fashion. "Formiga" is hanging on but Zach is in no peril when they slide to the ground. Now Jussier has a body triangle forcing Zach to defend the RNC while taking some punches. The clock saves Makovsky while "Formiga" has amassed a solid 2-0 lead. (10-9 da Silva)
Rd.3 A nice uppercut for "Fun Size" and then a 1-2 as he is getting busy in need of a stoppage. "Formiga" looks for a takedown but the men spin but Zach lands in top control. Zach lands a left and tries to punch down to his opponent with little success. Makovsky is getting some shots in but the clock is against him with 0:45 left. A good final effort but just not enough as we potentially have our 1st Upset of the night! (10-9 Makovsky)
Jussier da Silva defeated Zach Makovsky by Unanimous Decision (29-28 3x).
Main Card
Robbie Peralta vs. Thiago Tavares
Rd.1 Tavares grabs a single leg and lifts Robbie up into the air and ultimately latches onto his back. Thiago is reigning down blows from the back as he flattens Peralta out. Thiago moves into full mount and works over Peralta. Thiago finally sinks in the RNC and Robbie taps out! "Submission of the Night"
Fight Grade: B
Thiago Tavares submits Robbie Peralta with a RNC, 4:27 into the 1st round to make a successful Featherweight debut.
Tavares then cuts an interview and nobody, even those that speak Portuguese, have any idea what he was talking about.
Shawn Jordan vs. Jack May
Rd.1 After a minute, the big men begin to swing and trade a couple shots. Shawn is looking fatter than normal and weighed in at the Heavyweight limit. Fatty, fat-fat has small cuts above his eye and nose and the men trade again as not much happens. A body kick from May and a left jab. Jack then doubles the right jab. The Jordan takes May down into half guard and not much happens as the round ends. (10-10)
Rd.2 Nothing in the 1st minute before a big left lands for May spilling blood down Jordan's face. The right eye is bleeding badly before they move away. The "Outlaw" unloads a barrage that has Shawn hurt but he takes the bigger man down in a smart move. Jordan gets mount for a moment but May spins out. Jordan ends on top doing little. (10-9 May)
Rd.3 Jordan gets a takedown early and the big guy is gonna be in some serious trouble. May is just eating shots and shows no defense. Shawn's punches aren't hard but Jack just gives up after the referee gives him plenty of warning.
Fight Grade: D (Even for a Heavyweight fight this was total shit. Terrible. Both of these guys belong in Bellator not on a UFC Main Card)
Shawn Jordan TKO's Jack May by Punches 2:03 into the final round.
Seth Baczynski vs Alan Jouban
Rd.1 A lot has been made of Alan being a male model before his new career and now we see if he can fight. Seth is circling left on the southpaw as the men feel each other out. Some solid leg kicks from Jouban but neither man has landed much. Seth walks through a high kick and drops Alan with a left hand. Jouban pops right back up and Baczynski gets a double leg takedown. Three nice right hands from the top by Seth before they return to the feet. A good knee from Alan but Seth is landing more often with both hands. The men clinch up and and Jouban lands a combination that has Seth rocked! Alan's left, sort of uppercut, sort of hook (which Kenny Florian calls a shovel hook) drops Seth and puts him clean out! Wow! "KO of the Night"
Fight Grade: B+
Alan Jouban KO's Seth Baczynski 4:23 into round 1 in an impressive debut!
We now get a pointless bit of gibberish from Heidi Androl. What does this person have to do with MMA?
Tim Boetsch vs. Brad Tavares
Rd.1 MMAFO is getting their asses kicked in the picking game so lets put on the rally caps for Tavares. They tie up against the cage and Brad defends a judo toss and lands an elbow as they break the clinch. Tavares stuffs another takedown attempt and hits a big elbow on the "Barbarian" that immediately cuts the hometown boy open. A right hand lands for Brad on an off balance Boetsch. A right uppercut catches Tim coming in and the left jab lands twice. Tavares misses and Tim looks for a takedown but cannot get it as Brad lands knees to the head against the cage though they are partially blocked. Knees to the body land flush and Brad is content to work there until the round ends. (10-9 Tavares)
Rd.2 Brad comes out landing an instant right hand and they clinch against the fence and the "Barbarian" is bleeding from under the left cheek. The men trade hard shots and clinch once again against the fence until the referee breaks them up. Once separated, the "Barbarian" throws a blind left hook the drops Tavares and an awkward right hand plants Brad on the mat for good in a dramatic come from behind victory for Tim Boetsch who just saved his job in his own hometown. Holy shit!
Fight Grade: B
Tim Boetsch TKO's Brad Tavares at 3:18 of the 2nd round, in a hilarious and extraordinary turn of events.
[Well, the rally hats didn't work so we just might as well enjoy the wild ride tonight and look to rebound on our picks another day. Jesus tits this is a crazy night. 3 and a miserable 5 on the picks with only 2 fights left!]
Gray Maynard vs. Ross Pearson
Rd.1 The "Bully" cracks Ross with a punch right off the bat, then landing a jab while ducking away from the counter. Maynard's hands are very low which is strange considering all 3 of his losses have come by (T)KO. Gray gets low on a single but Pearson works back to his feet eating some rough body shots. A left hook hits for Ross but Gray is landing with more volume early. A lunging right for Pearson but Gray punches his way in for a double leg takedown. Ross escapes and Maynard has a cut on his nose. Nice jab from Ross in the final seconds. (10-9 Maynard)
Rd.2 Some jabs from Pearson but not much from either guy early. A right hand stuns the "Bully" coming in and he follows with a right, left, right, land, that drops Gray. Ross follows up on the mat as the referee steps in to save Maynard who's career may be over!
Fight Grade: B
Ross Pearson TKO's Gray Maynard at 1:35 of the 2nd round with a blistering combination!
Ryan Bader vs. Ovince St. Preux
[How about Ryan entering to a little Rolling Stones "Paint It Black?" Good on ya "Darth."]
Rd.1 The Main Eventers exchange some shots and Bader gets that all important takedown early. "Darth" moves into side control but eventually OSP gives his back allowing himself to get back to the feet. A nice high kick breaks through for St. Preux and he comes in wild as Ryan catches him with a punch. A left jab counter pops Ovince's head up but he comes back with a left. Ryan pushes in and shoves OSP to the canvas as the round ends. (10-9 Bader)
Rd.2 A short left for OSP as the men mix up their stances while circling. Big body kick from Ovince and in a moment a back hand right which was odd. Almost a bitch slap. "Darth" lunges in with a right and OSP is showing zero respect with his hands at his waist. Bader looks for a single but can't complete it though he lands a straight right. Neither man is committing to anything of note until 0:45 when Bader errs on a takedown attempt and OSP ends up on top. Ovince chases Bader with some right hands until Ryan gets a takedown with a single second left. (10-9 St. Preux)
Rd.3 Ryan fakes a kick and throws a kick to change things up a bit. Now both men are walking around with hands down until "Darth" gets a takedown but can't hold his foe there. Ryan hangs on and drags OSP back to the mat and into side control. Ovince moves nicely into half control and back up only to get side slammed back down for his efforts. 6 of 10 for "Darth" on the takedowns. Bader is really slowing now but in control at half guard with just over a minute left in the round. OSP's corner yells for him to stand which he does, and the Power MMA fighter hangs on at the waist until the 10 second clap. (10-9 Bader)
[Ryan looks very tired between rounds, breathing very heavily.]
Rd.4 St. Preux comes forward with a combinaton and they tie against the cage for a moment. A body kick lands for OSP but he doesn't follow up. Body punch from OSP and he stuffs the oncoming takedown attempt. Bader digs deep and wills the takedown. Ryan chips away and we return to the feet for a second only to have St. Preux dragged back to hell. Smart use of the wrist by Bader to control his opponent as he maneuvers from back to front with ease. OSP flattens out eating some left hands and he grabs the fence while standing up for which he is warned. (10-9 Bader)
[OSP's corner, between rounds, SCREAMS for the finish and yells to "break his arm!" Its amusing more than helpful.]
Rd.5 A good left from St. Preux but nothing else. OSP hits a low takedown and moves into side control. More screams from OSP's corner saying, "break his arm," sounding like Cobra Kai in the Karate Kid. "Send him home in a body bag, Johnny." Anywho, back up and its "Darth" taking OSP back down and into half guard. Two minutes left, and Bader is cut by the left temple. Ovince is on top until they stand and now a couple of nice elbows to the damaged temple by St. Preux. Thirty seconds left, as the exhausted men clinch against the cage and OSP then stuffs two final takedown attempts as time expires. (10-9 Bader)
Fight Grade: C-
Ryan Bader defeated Ovince St. Preux by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46).
MMAFO went an abysmal 5-5 on the picks and that is shameful. Apologies.
Rd.1 This should be a great fight! McMann shoots for a single leg immediately and gets Lauren to the ground. Murphy delivers elbows from her back instantly and some look to be on the back of the head though the referee isn't warning her. Sara finally lands some decent shots from top position as she places the former Invicta FC champ against the fence. Murphy is being much more active from her back and it will be interesting to see if the judges give her any credit for it. Then, McMann postures up and lands a flurry. A couple nice elbows from top end the round for the Olympian. (10-9 McMann)
Rd.2 Sara lands a right hook to begin the 2nd frame, a slip from McMann causes her to eat a big right hand before they clinch against the cage. A body lock throw from Sara and she's in top control again. A sweet elbow from the back lands for Murphy as McMann steps over into half guard. Bit of a stalemate as Lauren is showing solid defense returning Sara to guard. The referee stands the ladies up and a leg kick from Sara followed by a deep shot that is stuffed. McMann just drags Murphy to the canvas into side control but eats some elbows for her effort. (10-9 McMann)
Rd.3 A nice right hand starts Sara off in the final round. A leg kick and left jab for McMann before Murphy lands a 1-2. McMann is in on a takedown but can't keep the fight there. A nice fake into a single leg and Murphy defends while landing punches to the head. Lauren back up and some hard elbows to the side of Sara's head. With 20 seconds left, Murphy escapes but its McMann who lands more on the feet as the fight ends. (10-9 McMann)
Fight Grade: C-
Sara McMann defeated Lauren Murphy by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).
Jussier da Silva vs. Zach Makovsky
Rd.1 The winner here could easily become the Flyweight #1 contender! "Formiga" spins around and takes Zach's back, almost getting shaken off, but remains latched on as they scramble and Makovsky ends up on top and ultimately free once again! Whew. Thats a quick start. "Fun Size" lands a single right hand and they stand back up. Zach is pumping the left hand as he moves in and out. Jussier finishes a takedown into half guard and works body/head until time expires. (10-9 da Silva)
Rd.2 "Formiga" stuffs a takedown attempt and Zach snags a single leg for a momentary takedown. A double left hand lands for Makovsky but his head kick is blocked. Again, da Silva spins standing and takes his opponents back in impressive fashion. "Formiga" is hanging on but Zach is in no peril when they slide to the ground. Now Jussier has a body triangle forcing Zach to defend the RNC while taking some punches. The clock saves Makovsky while "Formiga" has amassed a solid 2-0 lead. (10-9 da Silva)
Rd.3 A nice uppercut for "Fun Size" and then a 1-2 as he is getting busy in need of a stoppage. "Formiga" looks for a takedown but the men spin but Zach lands in top control. Zach lands a left and tries to punch down to his opponent with little success. Makovsky is getting some shots in but the clock is against him with 0:45 left. A good final effort but just not enough as we potentially have our 1st Upset of the night! (10-9 Makovsky)
Jussier da Silva defeated Zach Makovsky by Unanimous Decision (29-28 3x).
Main Card
Robbie Peralta vs. Thiago Tavares
Rd.1 Tavares grabs a single leg and lifts Robbie up into the air and ultimately latches onto his back. Thiago is reigning down blows from the back as he flattens Peralta out. Thiago moves into full mount and works over Peralta. Thiago finally sinks in the RNC and Robbie taps out! "Submission of the Night"
Fight Grade: B
Thiago Tavares submits Robbie Peralta with a RNC, 4:27 into the 1st round to make a successful Featherweight debut.
Tavares then cuts an interview and nobody, even those that speak Portuguese, have any idea what he was talking about.
Shawn Jordan vs. Jack May
Rd.1 After a minute, the big men begin to swing and trade a couple shots. Shawn is looking fatter than normal and weighed in at the Heavyweight limit. Fatty, fat-fat has small cuts above his eye and nose and the men trade again as not much happens. A body kick from May and a left jab. Jack then doubles the right jab. The Jordan takes May down into half guard and not much happens as the round ends. (10-10)
Rd.2 Nothing in the 1st minute before a big left lands for May spilling blood down Jordan's face. The right eye is bleeding badly before they move away. The "Outlaw" unloads a barrage that has Shawn hurt but he takes the bigger man down in a smart move. Jordan gets mount for a moment but May spins out. Jordan ends on top doing little. (10-9 May)
Rd.3 Jordan gets a takedown early and the big guy is gonna be in some serious trouble. May is just eating shots and shows no defense. Shawn's punches aren't hard but Jack just gives up after the referee gives him plenty of warning.
Fight Grade: D (Even for a Heavyweight fight this was total shit. Terrible. Both of these guys belong in Bellator not on a UFC Main Card)
Shawn Jordan TKO's Jack May by Punches 2:03 into the final round.
Seth Baczynski vs Alan Jouban
Rd.1 A lot has been made of Alan being a male model before his new career and now we see if he can fight. Seth is circling left on the southpaw as the men feel each other out. Some solid leg kicks from Jouban but neither man has landed much. Seth walks through a high kick and drops Alan with a left hand. Jouban pops right back up and Baczynski gets a double leg takedown. Three nice right hands from the top by Seth before they return to the feet. A good knee from Alan but Seth is landing more often with both hands. The men clinch up and and Jouban lands a combination that has Seth rocked! Alan's left, sort of uppercut, sort of hook (which Kenny Florian calls a shovel hook) drops Seth and puts him clean out! Wow! "KO of the Night"
Fight Grade: B+
Alan Jouban KO's Seth Baczynski 4:23 into round 1 in an impressive debut!
We now get a pointless bit of gibberish from Heidi Androl. What does this person have to do with MMA?
Tim Boetsch vs. Brad Tavares
Rd.1 MMAFO is getting their asses kicked in the picking game so lets put on the rally caps for Tavares. They tie up against the cage and Brad defends a judo toss and lands an elbow as they break the clinch. Tavares stuffs another takedown attempt and hits a big elbow on the "Barbarian" that immediately cuts the hometown boy open. A right hand lands for Brad on an off balance Boetsch. A right uppercut catches Tim coming in and the left jab lands twice. Tavares misses and Tim looks for a takedown but cannot get it as Brad lands knees to the head against the cage though they are partially blocked. Knees to the body land flush and Brad is content to work there until the round ends. (10-9 Tavares)
Rd.2 Brad comes out landing an instant right hand and they clinch against the fence and the "Barbarian" is bleeding from under the left cheek. The men trade hard shots and clinch once again against the fence until the referee breaks them up. Once separated, the "Barbarian" throws a blind left hook the drops Tavares and an awkward right hand plants Brad on the mat for good in a dramatic come from behind victory for Tim Boetsch who just saved his job in his own hometown. Holy shit!
Fight Grade: B
Tim Boetsch TKO's Brad Tavares at 3:18 of the 2nd round, in a hilarious and extraordinary turn of events.
[Well, the rally hats didn't work so we just might as well enjoy the wild ride tonight and look to rebound on our picks another day. Jesus tits this is a crazy night. 3 and a miserable 5 on the picks with only 2 fights left!]
Gray Maynard vs. Ross Pearson
Rd.1 The "Bully" cracks Ross with a punch right off the bat, then landing a jab while ducking away from the counter. Maynard's hands are very low which is strange considering all 3 of his losses have come by (T)KO. Gray gets low on a single but Pearson works back to his feet eating some rough body shots. A left hook hits for Ross but Gray is landing with more volume early. A lunging right for Pearson but Gray punches his way in for a double leg takedown. Ross escapes and Maynard has a cut on his nose. Nice jab from Ross in the final seconds. (10-9 Maynard)
Rd.2 Some jabs from Pearson but not much from either guy early. A right hand stuns the "Bully" coming in and he follows with a right, left, right, land, that drops Gray. Ross follows up on the mat as the referee steps in to save Maynard who's career may be over!
Fight Grade: B
Ross Pearson TKO's Gray Maynard at 1:35 of the 2nd round with a blistering combination!
[How about Ryan entering to a little Rolling Stones "Paint It Black?" Good on ya "Darth."]
Rd.1 The Main Eventers exchange some shots and Bader gets that all important takedown early. "Darth" moves into side control but eventually OSP gives his back allowing himself to get back to the feet. A nice high kick breaks through for St. Preux and he comes in wild as Ryan catches him with a punch. A left jab counter pops Ovince's head up but he comes back with a left. Ryan pushes in and shoves OSP to the canvas as the round ends. (10-9 Bader)
Rd.2 A short left for OSP as the men mix up their stances while circling. Big body kick from Ovince and in a moment a back hand right which was odd. Almost a bitch slap. "Darth" lunges in with a right and OSP is showing zero respect with his hands at his waist. Bader looks for a single but can't complete it though he lands a straight right. Neither man is committing to anything of note until 0:45 when Bader errs on a takedown attempt and OSP ends up on top. Ovince chases Bader with some right hands until Ryan gets a takedown with a single second left. (10-9 St. Preux)
Rd.3 Ryan fakes a kick and throws a kick to change things up a bit. Now both men are walking around with hands down until "Darth" gets a takedown but can't hold his foe there. Ryan hangs on and drags OSP back to the mat and into side control. Ovince moves nicely into half control and back up only to get side slammed back down for his efforts. 6 of 10 for "Darth" on the takedowns. Bader is really slowing now but in control at half guard with just over a minute left in the round. OSP's corner yells for him to stand which he does, and the Power MMA fighter hangs on at the waist until the 10 second clap. (10-9 Bader)
[Ryan looks very tired between rounds, breathing very heavily.]
Rd.4 St. Preux comes forward with a combinaton and they tie against the cage for a moment. A body kick lands for OSP but he doesn't follow up. Body punch from OSP and he stuffs the oncoming takedown attempt. Bader digs deep and wills the takedown. Ryan chips away and we return to the feet for a second only to have St. Preux dragged back to hell. Smart use of the wrist by Bader to control his opponent as he maneuvers from back to front with ease. OSP flattens out eating some left hands and he grabs the fence while standing up for which he is warned. (10-9 Bader)
[OSP's corner, between rounds, SCREAMS for the finish and yells to "break his arm!" Its amusing more than helpful.]
Rd.5 A good left from St. Preux but nothing else. OSP hits a low takedown and moves into side control. More screams from OSP's corner saying, "break his arm," sounding like Cobra Kai in the Karate Kid. "Send him home in a body bag, Johnny." Anywho, back up and its "Darth" taking OSP back down and into half guard. Two minutes left, and Bader is cut by the left temple. Ovince is on top until they stand and now a couple of nice elbows to the damaged temple by St. Preux. Thirty seconds left, as the exhausted men clinch against the cage and OSP then stuffs two final takedown attempts as time expires. (10-9 Bader)
Fight Grade: C-
Ryan Bader defeated Ovince St. Preux by Unanimous Decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46).
MMAFO went an abysmal 5-5 on the picks and that is shameful. Apologies.
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