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Jonathan Goulet vs. Kuniyoshi Hironaka
R1 - Goulet works an aggressive stand-up game as Hironaka mainly stays on the defensive. Goulet manages a few solid knees from the clinch as the Canadian crowd rises with his every punch. Late in the round Hironaka rocks Goulet and starts to ground and pound his opponent, but the round ends before he can finish.
R2 - The fighters seem content to stand in this round and again, Goulet finds a way to use his reach effectively. With Hironaka rocked by a pepper of jabs, Goulet senses his opponent is hurt and pursues him against the cage before landing a big 1-2 combination to finish the fight.
Jonathan Goulet def. Kuniyoshi Hironaka by TKO (punches) at 2:07, R1
Cain Velasquez vs. Brad Morris
R1 - Velasquez looks powerful with his striking early on dropping Morris and then following up with some devastating ground and pound. The fight works back to the feet where Morris again is stunned by Velasquez as all he can do is roll away as the former Arizona State wrestler drops punches on him from above forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight.
Cain Velasquez def. Brad Morris by TKO (punches) at 2:10, R1
Sam Stout vs. Rich Clementi
R1- Clementi takes the fight to the ground early on and as Stout scrambles, Clementi takes and back and works for a rear naked choke. Stout is able to roll out, but lands Clementi in the mount position where he begins to unload punches and elbows. Stout survives and works his way back to the feet. Stout tries to jab at his opponent, but Clementi lands another takedown and then back to mount position. The round ends before Clementi could finish
MMAWeekly scores R1 10-9 for Rich Clementi
kingofabuelos said:
Shaunissey is an EARLY frontrunner for Fighter of the NIght and KO of the night!!
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No Joke! He's on tonight so far...
I'll come back. 1st 2 fights were my 1 and 2 so I'll be scoring the "Comeback of the Night"!
R2 - The fighters stay standing to start the round and despite Stout's background, it's Clementi who lands the bigger punches, but Stout is unphased. Stout continues to throw the majority of the punches throughout the round but doesn't land much to cause damage. Stout shoots for a takedown, but Clementi pulls guard and works for a guillotine. Stout works out and the round ends.
MMAWeekly scores R2 10-9 for Rich Clementi
R3- After a few exchanges, Clementi lands a solid single leg putting Stout on his back as Clementi works to improve position. Stout is able to work out and get back to the feet. Stout manages to land a few hard shots, forcing Clementi to clinch and work for a takedown. The referee separates the fighters, and Stout looks strong to end a very close round.
MMAWeekly scores R3 10-9 for Sam Stout
Rich Clementi def. Sam Stout by split decision (29-27, 29-28, 28-29) R3
Gordon said:
Whew! That's better. didn't gt the 3rd Rnd Sub but I'll take the W anyway.
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glad i had enough faith in stout to not get sub'd for me. nailed that one...
dublindevil83 said:
Gordon said:
Whew! That's better. didn't gt the 3rd Rnd Sub but I'll take the W anyway.
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glad i had enough faith in stout to not get sub'd for me. nailed that one...
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Yeah you hit that one dead on!
Ed Herman vs. Demian Maia
R1- Maia goes for the takedown immediately getting Herman on his back. Herman is able to stand back up as Maia continues to clinch and work for another takedown. Herman ends up on top of his opponent where Maia works for an omo plata, but Herman escapes. Maia attempts a heel hook, but again Herman gets out but this time Maia ends up on top, mounting Herman. Herman survives and ends up back on top of Maia where he unleashes punches to end the round.
MMAWeekly scores R1 10-9 for Demian Maia
R2- Maia again shoots right away trying to take Herman down, but he reverses this time and ends up in Maia's guard. Herman works a steady diet of punches and elbows against his opponent, but lands in a triangle choke from Maia. Herman rolls and Maia locks on the submission tighter. The referee stops the bout as Herman remains motionless on the canvas.
Demian Maia def. Ed Herman by submission (triangle choke) at 2:27, R2
Alan Belcher vs. Jason Day
R1- Belcher gets a good takedown on Day to start the round and lands in side mount. Day is able to work back to full guard, eventually moving into rubber guard. Belcher struggles to do much from within Day's guard, but Day is playing mostly a defensive game. Back on the feet, Day starts to unload on Belcher who can only put his arms up and defend. Day throws punch after punch and the referee is forced to step in and stop the fight.
Jason Day def. Alan Belcher by TKO (punches) at 3:58, R1
