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UFC on ESPN 70 live results: Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

Following a week off, the UFC kicks off a busy stretch of events as the Octagon returns to the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee for UFC on ESPN 70.

The main event is a five-round heavyweight slugfest as popular long-time veteran Derrick Lewis returns to action against undefeated rising contender Tallison Teixeira. Lewis is returning from a 14-month layoff looking for his second straight win. Teixeira is in a main event in just his second UFC fight, and is looking to improve on his perfect 8-0 record, which has seen him score all finishes inside the first round.

In the co-main event, former title challenger Stephen Thompson takes on Gabriel Bonfim in welterweight action. Also on the main card is a featherweight bout between Calvin Kattar and Steve Garcia; Nate Landwehr meets Morgan Charriere in featherweight action; and Vitor Petrino battles Austen Lane in a heavyweight bout.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Fatima Kline (7-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Melissa Martinez (8-1, 1-1 UFC)

Kline with a quick leg kick. She lands a high kick. Martinez is circling around as Kline is looking for an opening. Kline lands a head kick. Kline continues to land kicks as Martinez isn’t working with much offense. Kline lands a jab and a right hook. Kline lands a right hand. Kline with a short combination. Martinez lands a body kick as Kline was looking for a body lock, but they separate. Kline lands a pair of stiff jabs. Martinez with a high kick. Kline lands a pair of solid punches. 10-9 Kline.

They trade and Kline lands a knee as they were briefly tied up. They clinch against the fence with Kline having the advantage. Kline lands a few knees against the fence before they separate. Kline lands a body kick. Kline with a right hook as she rushes in. Martinez lands a body kick. Kline with a left hand. Kline lands a body kick. Martinez lands a left hand as Kline lands a leg kick. Kline pushes it to the fence as she lands and they are clinched up. Kline lands an elbow. They separate and trade before Kline looks for a takedown, but Martinez defends. Kline with some short punches and knee in the clinch. 10-9 Kline, 20-18 Kline.

Kline comes out landing a flurry as she connects with a high kick and a combination. Martinez lands a counter right uppercut. Kline lands a combination. Kline with a jab. Kline with a left hand. Kline drops Martinez with a head kick and finishes it off with some shots from the top. What a finish from Kline!

Fight Result- Fatima Kline def. Melissa Martinez by TKO (head kick & punches) at 2:36 of Round 3

> Lightweights- Mitch Ramirez (8-2, 0-1 UFC) vs. Mike Davis (11-3, 4-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks after Ramirez lands a counter left hand. Davis scores a takedown and has the neck as they scramble up, but Ramirez is able to escape. Ramirez lands a leg kick and Davis grabs the back of Ramirez and slams him down. Davis immediately has a rear-naked choke locked in. Ramirez is trying to defend. Davis lets go and keeps the back. Davis continues to have the body triangle locked on as he’s working for the chin. Davis with some hammerfists from the back. Davis gets a rear-naked choke locked back on for a moment, but Ramirez squirms out. Davis is still working for it but Ramirez is defending by attacking the hands. Ramirez is trying to escape but Davis keeps the back as the round ends. 10-8 Davis.

Ramirez lands a knee then a flurry against the fence. Davis circles away and Ramirez lands a left hand. Ramirez with a leg kick. Davis with a left hook. They trade leg kicks. Ramirez with a leg kick. Davis lands a leg kick and a right hand followed by a jab. Ramirez is throwing and Davis lands a clean one-two combination. Davis with a step-in knee. Ramirez lands a body kick. Davis lands a right hand. Ramirez with a combination. Davis with a short flurry. Davis lands a big combo and a big right hand. Davis with another right hand and Ramirez is a little wobbled. Davis with another nice combo. Davis with another combo and lands a jumping knee. Davis is teeing off against the fence and drops Ramirez and it is stopped after some more punches. What a finish from Davis!

Fight Result- Mike Davis def. Mitch Ramirez by TKO (strikes) at 4:08 of Round 2

> Heavyweights- Kennedy Nzechukwu (14-5, 8-5 UFC) vs. Valter Walker (13-1, 2-1 UFC)

Walker swings big and rushes in. Walker landing some punches against the fence. Nzechukwu looks for a takedown but Walker has the back. Walker drops down and grabs the leg and locks in a heel hook that is in deep and Nzechukwu taps! Big finish from Walker out of nowhere.

Fight Result- Valter Walker def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by submission (heel hook) at :54 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- Lauren Murphy (16-6, 8-6 UFC) vs. Eduarda Moura (11-1, 2-1 UFC)

They trade jabs. Moura lands a leg kick. She lands another. Moura lands a big right hand and Murphy stumbles back briefly. Murphy scores a takedown but they quickly scramble up. Moura scores a takedown into side control. She gets into the half-guard of Murphy. Moura landing punches from the top. Murphy pushes Moura off with her feet and they stand. Moura lands a combination. Murphy lands a jab. Moura lands a leg kick. 10-9 Moura.

Moura with a leg kick. Moura lands a combination. Moura with a leg kick. Moura lands a big left hand. They trade in close range. Murphy lands a right hand. Murphy looks for a takedown but Moura defends and they break a brief clinch. Moura lands a right hand. Murphy ducks under a Moura right hand and looks for a takedown, but Moura defends and lands a right hand on the break. Moura lands a combo. Moura with a left hand. Moura scores a takedown. They get up and Moura has the back against the fence. Moura looking to get Murphy to the mat. Murphy defending with some elbows. They separate. 10-9 Moura, 20-18 Moura.

Moura lands a combination. Moura lands a leg kick. Murphy looks for a takedown against the fence. Murphy gets Moura down and locks in a guillotine choke. It is in tight but Moura is able to scramble out of trouble. Murphy lands a knee. They stand and Murphy still has the choke locked in. Murphy lands a pair of knees and lets go of the choke and lands an elbow. Murphy lands a combination. Moura lands a combination. They trade punches as Murphy lands a jab. Moura lands a leg kick and they trade right hands. Murphy lands a right hand and another one at the bell. 10-9 Murphy, 29-28 Moura.

Fight Result- Eduarda Moura def. Lauren Murphy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Jake Matthews (21-7, 14-7 UFC) vs. Chidi Njokuani (25-10 1 NC, 5-3 UFC)

Njokuani with a high kick and then a heavy body kick. He lands another heavy body kick. Matthews with some dirty uppercuts as they clinch. Matthews sweeps Njokuani to the mat and gets on the back. Njokuani stands with Matthews on his back working for a choke. Matthews has it locked and Njokuani is trying to shake him off but he taps instead! What a finish from Matthews!

Fight Result- Jake Matthews def. Chidi Njokuani by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:09 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Max Griffin (20-11, 8-9 UFC) vs. Chris Curtis (31-12 1 NC, 5-4 1 NC UFC)

Curtis lands a jab. Griffin lands a leg kick. Griffin with a jab. Curtis lands a jab and Griffin lands a body kick that was just a little low and timeout is called. They get back going and are feeling each other out. They trade in close and Curtis complains of being poked in the eye, but is told to keep fighting. Griffin pushes it against the fence and lands on the break. Griffin lands a high kick. Curtis actually complained of a clash of heads. Griffin with a jab and a right hand. They clinch against the fence with Griffin having advantage. They break and trade at the end. 10-9 Griffin.

Curtis is pressing forward as Griffin is circling and landing. Curtis lands a big right hand. Griffin with a high kick and a right hand. Curtis lands and Griffin trips down to the mat but gets up. They’re trading as Curtis is pressing forward. Curtis with a combination. Curtis with another combo. Griffin with a high kick that Curtis blocks. Griffin grabs the back of Curtis at the fence. They break apart and Curtis continues to stalk Griffin down. Curtis lands a combination, and Griffin responds with his own. Curtis lands a knee. Curtis pressuring Griffin against the fence. They trade at the end. 10-9 Curtis, 19-19.

They’re both landing inside the pocket to start the third. Curtis lands to the body. Curtis lands a combo to the body. Griffin with a combo. Curtis is pressuring. Griffin lands a leg kick. Curtis with a left hand. Griffin lands a combination. Curtis lands in response and presses forward. Curtis with a left hand and a right hook to the body. Curtis lands a combination against the fence. They trade in close range. Griffin continues to circle away as Curtis is coming forward. Curtis lands a right hand. They trade. Close fight. 10-9 Curtis, 29-28 Curtis.

Fight Result- Chris Curtis def. Max Griffin by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Light Heavyweights- Junior Tafa (6-3, 2-3 UFC) vs. Tuco Tokkos (10-5, 0-2 UFC)

Tokkos with a leg kick. He lands another. Tafa with a right hand to the body. Tokkos looks for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Tokkos gets Tafa down to the mat. They scramble to their feet. Tokkos is trying to get it down as Tafa lands some elbows. Tokkos gets Tafa to the mat. Tafa looks for a choke as they stand, but lets go and lands some elbows. Tokkos is looking for a choke but Tafa ends up on top landing some big punches from the top to end the round. 10-9 Tafa.

Tafa lands a big right hand and Tokkos is hurt. Tokkos crumbles to the ground and Tafa lands from the top. Tafa backs up and Tokkos is ordered up. Tafa lands and Tokkos looks for a flying knee and scores a takedown. Tokkos is landing from the top. He’s finally landing some decent ground-and-pound. Tokkos with some left hands as Tafa is trying to scramble up. Tokkos in side control and lands some punches. Tafa is covering up as Tokkos is landing. Tokkos looks for a choke. Tokkos lets go and has wrist control. Tokkos locks in an arm-triangle choke. He is squeezing and Tafa taps!

Fight Result- Tuco Tokkos def. Junior Tafa by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:25 of Round 2

> Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (11-2, 4-2 UFC) vs. Austen Lane (13-6 1 NC, 1-3 1 NC UFC)

Lane lands a right hand. Lane with an inside leg kick. Petrino with a leg kick and Lane lands one. Petrino trips Lane to the mat and gets on top. Petrino gets the full mount and is controlling the neck. Petrino is trying to find an opening for an arm-triangle choke. Petrino working for the choke but Lane is defending for now. Petrino with some body shots from the mount as he lets go of the choke attempt. Petrino with lots of big punches from the top before taking Lane’s back. Petrino looking for a rear-naked choke as he has it around the chin. He gets it under the neck and Lane taps! Big submission finish from Petrino!

Fight Result- Vitor Petrino def. Austen Lane by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:16 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Nate Landwehr (18-6, 5-4 UFC) vs. Morgan Charriere (20-11-1, 2-2 UFC)

Charriere lands some early leg kicks. Charriere lands a jab. Landwehr with a high kick. Charriere with two big leg kicks followed by a right hand. Landwehr connects with a left hand. Landwehr with a quick combo but eats a big left hand from Charriere. Charriere with a stiff jab. Charriere lands a right hand as Landwehr was rushing forward. Landwehr lands a solid combination followed by a right hand. Charriere lands a leg kick and scores a takedown. Landwehr is able to get up, but his foot was trapped and Charriere gets him back down. They get up and Charriere is trying to get it back down as Landwehr has the neck. 10-9 Charriere.

They trade to start the second and Charriere lands to the body. Landwehr lands a right hand. They both connect in close range. They are continuing to land in close range as Charriere lands a big right hand, but both landed there. Landwehr lands a right hand. He lands another. Landwehr lands a jab. Charriere with a right hand. Landwehr lands a flurry of punches. Landwehr landing with more volume this round as Charriere’s offense has slowed. Landwehr with a big combination. Landwehr with a head kick. Charriere with a left hook. They both land solid right hands. Charriere connects late. 10-9 Landwehr, 19-19.

Charriere landing lots of big shot against the fence as he’s teeing off on Landwehr. Lots of big punches from Charriere and he drops Landwehr with a left hand. Charriere continues to land and it is stopped! What a finish from Charriere!

Fight Result- Morgan Charriere def. Nate Landwehr by knockout (punches) at :27 of Round 3

> Featherweights- #14 Calvin Kattar (23-9, 7-7 UFC) vs. Steve Garcia (17-5, 6-2 UFC)

Garcia throwing kicks early on. Neither is landing much early on here. Garcia lands a combo. Garcia with a series of body kicks then lands a left hand and Kattar stumbles momentarily. Garcia lands a left hand. Garcia lands a combo. Garcia being super active while Kattar isn’t landing much at all. Kattar lands a leg kick. Kattar lands a right hand. 10-9 Garcia.

Kattar lands a right hand as Garcia is pressing forward. Garcia lands a left hand. Garcia with a head kick that Kattar mostly blocks. Garcia with a spin kick to the body. Kattar lands a counter right hand and Garcia swings back with some punches. Kattar lands another right hand and Garcia lands some counter punches. Garcia lands several counter punches, mixing to the head and body. Garcia with a big left hand that busts the nose of Kattar up. Garcia continues to be way more active with his offense. Garcia with a left hand to the body. Garcia lands a big combination. 10-9 Garcia, 20-18 Garcia.

Garcia is pressing forward and landing. Kattar with a high kick. Garcia with a pair of left hands. Garcia drops Kattar with a left hand and tries to get on top, but Kattar quickly got up and they clinch against the fence. They separate and Garcia continues to walk Kattar down and land left hands. Garcia with a combination. Garcia with another combination starting with an elbow. Garcia kicks Kattar’s leg out with a front kick. Garcia ducks under a Kattar attack and lands a left hand. They trade left hands. Kattar lands a knee and just misses a spinning back fist. Garcia still moving forward and lands. Garcia lands a big left hand and a spin kick late. 10-9 Garcia, 30-27 Garcia.

Fight Result- Steve Garcia def. Calvin Kattar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Welterweights- #12 Stephen Thompson (17-8-1, 12-8-1 UFC) vs. Gabriel Bonfim (17-1, 4-1 UFC)

Thompson with a leg kick. Bonfim lands two leg kicks. Thompson with a head kick that Bonfim blocks. They trade body kicks. Bonfim lands a right hand. Thompson with a high kick. Bonfim shoots for a takedown. He gets the back and gets Thompson down, but they stand. Bonfim still has the back and gets it down again. Bonfim jumps on the back as Thompson gets on his feet. Bonfim cranking across the chin with a choke attempt. He lets go. Thompson gets out and is on top. They stand and Thompson lands a knee. They separate and Thompson lands a body kick. Thompson lands a leg kick and Bonfim lands a counter left hand. 10-9 Bonfim.

Thompson with a side kick. Thompson with a quick leg kick. Bonfim shoots for a takedown but Thompson is able to defend. They clinch against the fence. They separate and trade leg kicks. Bonfim lands a big left hand. Thompson lands a body kick then a high kick. Thompson lands a spin kick. Bonfim looks for a takedown and gets the back. Bonfim has back control against the fence. They separate. Thompson lands a left hand. Thompson with a head kick. Bonfim lands a big right hand. Thompson with a kick and Bonfim connects and Thompson slips down for a moment as his shin is busted open. Thompson with a big head kick that wobbles Bonfim. Thompson is rushing in and Bonfim looks for a takedown but the round ends. 10-9 Thompson, 19-19.

Thompson lands a high kick. Bonfim looks for a takedown but Thompson defends as they’re against the fence. Bonfim with some heel strikes to the gash on Thompson’s leg. They break apart. Thompson with a high kick. Bonfim lands a body kick. Thompson with another high kick. Thompson lands a side kick to the body. They tie up as Bonfim is looking for the takedown. Thompson lands an elbow as they break. Thompson just misses a spin kick. Thompson with a quick leg kick and a side kick and lands another head kick that Bonfim eats. Bonfim scores a takedown. Thompson trying to get up and lands some left hands as Bonfim is holding him. They stand and Bonfim drags it down but is just holding on. Thompson with some body shots as Bonfim is holding on. Thompson keeps defending Bonfim trying to get him down. Close fight. 10-9 Thompson, 29-28 Thompson.

Fight Result- Gabriel Bonfim def. Stephen Thompson by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- #9 Derrick Lewis (28-12 1 NC, 19-10 UFC) vs. #13 Tallison Teixeira (8-0, 1-0 UFC)

Lewis with a jump kick. Teixeira looks to have poked Lewis in the eye. They trade and Lewis drops Teixeira with a left hand. Lewis is teeing off from the top and Teixeira is squirming and not covering up. Lewis keeps landing and it is stopped as they start to stand! What a finish from Lewis!

Fight Result- Derrick Lewis def. Tallison Teixeira by TKO (punches) at :35 of Round 1

UFC on ESPN 50 live results: Cory Sandhagen vs. Rob Font

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back in The Music City this weekend for the first time since March 2019 as UFC On ESPN 50: Sandhagen vs. Font takes place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The card is headlined by a pair of bantamweights fighting at a 140-pound catchweight due to late changes as Cory Sandhagen takes on Rob Font in the five-round headliner. Sandhagen was originally slated to fight Umar Nurmagomedov, but an injury forced him out, and Font moved up a couple of weeks for the headline spot in a pivotal bout.

In the co-main event, former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Jessica Andrade takes on undefeated former TUF winner Tatiana Suarez. Also on the main card is a pair of light heavyweight bouts as Dustin Jacoby battles Kennedy Nzechukwu and Tanner Boser battles Aleksa Camur, plus a featherweight bout pitting Diego Lopes against Gavin Tucker.

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> Flyweights- Ode Osbourne (12-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Assu Almabayev (17-2, 0-0 UFC)

Almabayev lands a leg kick to start. He lands another. Almabayev lands a right hand after Osbourne landed a few leg kicks. Almabayev gets a takedown and is landing from inside the guard. Osbourne lands some elbows from the bottom. Almabayev staying on top and continuing to work and land. Almabayev moves to side control and lands some elbows. Almabayev grabs the neck and looks for a Peruvian necktie but Osbourne survives. Osbourne is cut open. 10-9 Almabayev.

Osbourne lands a knee but Almabayev grabs the leg and pushes it against the fence. They separate. They trade kicks. Almabayev gets it back to the mat and takes the back and is working for a choke. He has a rear-naked choke locked in and Osbourne taps! Impressive debut from Almabayev.

Official Result- Assu Almabayev def. Ode Osbourne by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:11 of Round 2

> Featherweights*- Sean Woodson (9-1-1, 3-1-1 UFC) vs. Dennis Buzukja (11-2, 0-0 UFC)

*Buzukja missed weight by a half-pound

Woodson throwing some kicks early. They trade leg kicks. Buzukja lands a big right hand against the fence. They clinch but separate. Woodson landing some leg kicks. Buzukja pushes Woodson against the fence looking for a takedown but they end up separating and trading. Buzukja lands a right hand but Woodson has been landing with a lot more volume. Woodson lands to the body and then lands a jab followed by a combo. Buzukja lands a combo before the end of the round. 10-9 Woodson.

Woodson landing calf kicks early as Buzukja is trying to land the right hand. They trade combinations. Buzukja looks for a takedown against the fence but Woodson is defending with some short punches. Woodson reverses and lands some knees and body shots and has Buzukja in trouble. Woodson takes it to the mat and lands some body punches. Woodson looking for a choke. Woodson looking for an anaconda choke. He lets go. They get to their feet but Woodson drags it back down. Woodson is attacking an arm. Buzukja gets his arm free. They go back to the mat and Buzukja is on top and lands a lot of punches and lands some more as Woodson got up and they exchange wildly late. 10-9 Woodson, 20-18 Woodson.

Buzukja lands a leg kick. Woodson lands a left hand then attacks to the body. Woodson looks for a takedown as Buzukja lands some elbows. They switch and Buzukja now looking for a takedown. Woodson gets the back and has them on their knees. They get to their feet. Buzukja lands a right hand as Woodson lands a left hook. They tie up. They’re down on the mat with Woodson pressuring. They stand and Woodson has the neck and drags it back down. They get up and Woodson lands a knee and left hand. Woodson lands a front kick. Woodson lands a combo. 10-9 Woodson, 30-27 Woodson.

Official Result- Sean Woodson def. Dennis Buzukja by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Flyweights- Cody Durden (15-4-1, 4-2-1 UFC) vs. Jake Hadley (10-1, 2-1 UFC)

They’re trading punches early on. Durden lands a nice right hand. Hadley lands a couple of calf kicks. Durden lands to the body. They trade combos. Durden gets a takedown and is in side control before he stands. Durden with some leg kicks before he gets back on top. He gets back to side control and is landing. Hadley has a cut opened up. They scramble to the feet but Durden gets it right back down. They get back up and Durden lands to the body. Durden gets a takedown but Hadley has a guillotine choke locked in. Durden survives to the end. 10-9 Durden.

Durden gets a takedown right away and has side control. They scramble and end up back on their feet. They trade punches. Durden lands a couple of elbows. Durden looks for a takedown as Hadley had the neck and Durden let go. Hadley pushes it against the fence and lands a knee before they separate. Durden lands a right hand. They go to the mat and Durden has an anaconda choke locked in. Hadley gives a thumbs up and escapes and takes the back of Durden. He lands some elbows. Hadley now with some punches. Hadley gets an armbar locked in and it is tight. Durden is grimacing. Hadley also has a triangle choke locked in. Durden is able to escape and is on top. Durden lands some hammerfists late and lands right hands. Wild round. 10-9 Hadley, 19-19.

They’re trading in close range to start the third. Durden lands a right hand and Hadley counters with a nice leg kick. Hadley lands a left hand. They continue to land in close range with Hadley landing leg kicks and the left hand but Durden lands the right hand. Hadley shoots for the takedown but Durden sprawls and has neck control. Durden maintains top position and lands punches to end the fight. Fun fight. 10-9 Durden, 29-28 Durden.

Official Result- Cody Durden def. Jake Hadley by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Billy Quarantillo (17-5, 5-3 UFC) vs. Damon Jackson (22-5-1 1 NC, 5-3-1 1 NC UFC)

Quarantillo lands a jab and leg kick but Jackson is landing combos in return. Jackson lands an overhand right. They clinch and Quarantillo lands a knee. They trade knees against the fence. They separate and Jackson lands a front kick followed by a combo. Jackson lands another combo. Jackson keeps finding a home for the right hand. They tie up against the fence. Jackson is trying for the takedown as Quarantillo lands some defending punches. Jackson gets the takedown. Jackson working from the half-guard after Quarantillo missed a gogoplata attempt. Jackson gets the back and is landing while working for the choke. Jackson stands and lands a big body kick. 10-9 Jackson.

They trade to start the second before Jackson pushes it against the fence. They’re battling in the clinch with both landing knees. Quarantillo lands a knee as they break. They trade right hands. Jackson lands a combo. They trade big combos. They scramble to the mat and Jackson has the back and then Quarantillo has the back but they scramble back up. They scramble back to the mat and Quarantillo has the neck but they work back to their feet. They clinch and Quarantillo lands to the body. Quarantillo doing a ton of body work this round and he lands a huge right hand. 10-9 Quarantillo, 19-19.

Jackson lands a left hook. Quarantillo landing the jab and follows with a big right hand. Quarantillo with a knee and some body shots. Jackson trying to get the takedown against the fence. They separate but Jackson goes right back to the tie up. Quarantillo landing to the body to defend. They separate and both land. Quarantillo lands a nice combo. Jackson lands a jab. Quarantillo connects big and has Jackson hurt for a moment. They tie up and Jackson lands a knee. Quarantillo lands a knee and right hand before going back to the body. Quarantillo with another big knee before breaking. Jackson lands a head kick. Quarantillo keeps pressing forward. They tie up against the fence. Jackson gets the takedown. Quarantillo landing to the body from the bottom. Quarantillo looking for an omaplata. They get to their feet. They trade late as Quarantillo lands a big right hand. 10-9 Quarantillo, 29-28 Quarantillo.

Official Result- Billy Quarantillo def. Damon Jackson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Jeremiah Wells (12-2-1, 4-0 UFC) vs. Carlston Harris (18-5, 3-1 UFC)

Wells lands to the body right away. Harris shoots for a takedown but Wells defends and ends up on top. He’s in control from the top and looking to improve position. Harris lands from the bottom but Wells locks in a D’Arce choke. Harris is defending. Wells is squeezing hard. Harris is still defending well. They get to their feet as Harris escapes. Wells lands to the body. Wells gets it back to the mat and lands from the top. Wells gets the mount and lands some left hands. 10-9 Wells.

Harris swings wildly and it allows Wells to get him down. Wells lands to the body and is on top. Wells is landing punches from the top. Wells still in total control as he is landing from the top. Wells back inside of Harris’ guard and landing elbows. Wells with a dominant round. 10-9 Wells, 20-18 Wells.

They’re both swinging and landing before Wells pushes it against the fence. They separate. Harris lands and Wells shoots for the takedown against the fence. He gets it down but Harris has the neck. Harris is looking for a D’Arce choke and has it in tight and Wells goes out cold! Wow, what a finish out of nowhere as Harris gets the late upset.

Official Result- Carlson Harris def. Jeremiah Wells by submission (anaconda choke) at 1:50 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Kyler Phillips (10-2, 4-1 UFC) vs. Raoni Barcelos (17-4, 6-3 UFC)

Phillips lands a leg kick then a combo. Phillips working the jab. He lands a right hand then a body kick then another jab. Barcelos lands a right hand. Phillips lands a leg kick but Barcelos grabs the leg and has the body lock against the fence. Phillips drops down looking for the arm but Barcelos escapes and they get to their feet. Barcelos lands a right hand but eats a head kick from Phillips. Phillips lands a leg kick. Phillips drops Barcelos with a right hand and rushes to get on top but Barcelos gets back to his feet. Barcelos lands as they break. Barcelos lands a combo. Barcelos lands a flurry with a big left hand. Both land inside the pocket. They trade and Phillips lands a big right hand. 10-9 Phillips.

Phillips gets a takedown and lands from the top. They scramble to their feet. Phillips mixing his punches and kicks. They’re both landing and Barcelos shoots for a takedown but Phillips didn’t. Barcelos lands a combo but Phillips still circling around and landing solid punches. Barcelos looks for a takedown as he pushes it against the fence. They scramble around. Phillips landing the jab. Barcelos lands a combo. Phillips lands a right hand at the end. 10-9 Phillips, 20-18 Phillips.

Barcelos lands a leg kick. Phillips lands a right hand and a leg kick. Barcelos gets a brief takedown but Phillips pops right back up. Barcelos lands to the body. Phillips still circling around. Barcelos lands a body kick. Phillips has slowed his offense this round but lands a right hand. He lands another. Barcelos shoots for a takedown and gets it down despite Phillips grabbing the fence. They stand and Phillips lands an elbow. 10-9 Barcelos, 29-28 Phillips.

Official Result- Kyler Phillips def. Raoni Barcelos by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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> Lightweights- Ignacio Bahamondes (14-4, 3-1 UFC) vs. Ludovit Klein (19-4-1, 3-2-1 UFC)

They trade some leg kicks early. Bahamondes lands to the body. Klein lands a left hand. Klein rocks Bahamondes with a big left hand and gets Bahamondes down to the mat. Klein landing to the body and landing to the head. Bahamondes looks for an armbar from the bottom but Klein escapes. They get to their feet and Bahamondes lands a right hand. 10-9 Klein.

Klein lands a left hand. They both land as Klein was rushing forward. Klein lands a hard leg kick. Bahamondes lands a left hand. Klein with a high kick. Klein gets a takedown. They get to their feet as Klein has the back. They separate. Bahamondes with some short uppercuts. Bahamondes lands a jab. Bahamondes landing a little more right now. Bahamondes lands the jab as Klein circles away. Klein lands a leg kick. Bahamondes lands a jab. Klein lands a combo then a nice left hand. They trade in close range. Klein gets a big takedown. He ends the round on top. 10-9 Klein, 20-18 Klein.

Klein lands the jab early on and Bahamondes lands a body kick. Klein lands a left hand as Bahamondes lands a high kick. They’re continuing to trade and Bahamondes is landing slightly more here. Bahamondes lands a jumping knee but Klein is able to score another takedown. Klein landing from the top. Bahamondes tries to throw his legs up but Klein gets out and is continuing to land from the top. Klein ends the fight on top. 10-9 Klein, 30-27 Klein.

Official Result- Ludovit Klein def. Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Tanner Boser (20-10-1, 4-5 UFC) vs. Aleksa Camur (6-2, 1-2 UFC)

Boser lands a jab. They trade in close range before tying up against the fence. They separate and neither are able to land before another brief clinch, but they break again. Boser lands a jab then a leg kick. They trade jabs. Boser lands a combo and a knee to the body. Camur lands a jab. They trade before tying back up. Boser lands an elbow. They break. Boser lands a leg kick. He lands a jab. Boser with a short uppercut. Boser with a double jab as Camur lands a body kick. Boser scores with a combo. Camur lands a nice left hook. Boser lands a high kick. 10-9 Boser.

Boser lands to the body before attempting a takedown against the fence. Boser lands some short punches before they break then he lands a left hand. Boser with some big punches on Camur. Boser lands a right hand. Camur lands a leg kick that makes Boser lose his balance. Boser lands a short elbow before they clinch. Boser lands an elbow and they trade inside the pocket. Camur lands a knee. Camur lands to the body as they break and Boser lands some punches and elbows before they tie back up against the fence. They separate and Boser lands some big shots. Boser lands a leg kick and jab as Camur fires back with a right hand. They’re trading in the clinch and Camur lands a nice punch. They break. Boser lands a jab. 10-9 Boser, 20-18 Boser.

They trade leg kicks to start the round. They tie up and Camur lands a knee to the body. Boser lands a body kick. They both land big shots in the clinch before going to the fence. They separate. Camur lands a leg kick that trips Boser up. Camur lands a nice right hand. Boser pushes it to the fence. They separate and Boser lands a combo. Boser lands a head kick. Camur rushes in and lands as they go to the fence. Boser landing big shots inside the pocket and Camur is somehow able to stay on his feet. Boser with some elbows. Boser pushes it against the fence. 10-9 Boser, 30-27 Boser.

Official Result- Tanner Boser def. Aleksa Camur by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Diego Lopes (21-6, 0-1 UFC) vs. Gavin Tucker (13-2, 4-2 UFC)

Tucker lands a groin strike early on and we have a timeout. Tucker gets a takedown and Lopes is immediately looking for a triangle choke. He is close on it and has the arm trapped as well. He transitions to the mounted triangle and Tucker taps as the transition happens and it is over! Big win for Lopes.

Official Result- Diego Lopes def. Gavin Tucker by submission (armbar) at 1:38 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #15 Dustin Jacoby (18-7-1, 6-4-1 UFC) vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu (12-3, 6-3 UFC)

Jacoby with a quick combo. Nzechukwu lands a body kick. Nzechukwu lands a left hand. They trade punches. Jacoby drops Nzechukwu with a right hand and gets on top and tees off with punches and it gets stopped. Big finish from Jacoby to get back into the win column.

Official Result- Dustin Jacoby def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by TKO (punches) at 1:22 of Round 1

> Women’s Strawweights- #5 Jessica Andrade (24-11, 15-9 UFC) vs. #10 Tatiana Suarez (9-0, 6-0 UFC)

Suarez lands a body kick. She lands another. She lands another. Andrade lands a leg kick. They tie up and Suarez lands a knee before they break, then she lands a body kick. Andrade lands a leg kick. Suarez lands a left hand. Suarez drops for a takedown and is able to complete it and is now in side control. They get to their feet and Suarez has the neck. Suarez with a knee to the body. She lands a couple more before shooting for the takedown. She lands some more heavy knees before they separate. Andrade lands a flurry to the head and body. They trade kicks. 10-9 Suarez.

Suarez lands a body kick. She’s landing more. Andrade rushes in throwing but nothing lands. Suarez gets the takedown. Andrade has the neck but Suarez lands to the body. They scramble and Suarez is able to get the neck and is looking for a guillotine choke. She is able to get Andrade to tap! Big win for Suarez.

Official Result- Tatiana Suarez def. Jessica Andrade by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:31 of Round 2

> 140-pound Catchweights- #4 Cory Sandhagen (16-4, 9-3 UFC) vs. #7 Rob Font (20-6, 10-5 UFC)

Font lands a right hand but Sandhagen is able to get a takedown. They scramble around and Font has the neck. Sandhagen lands some back elbows. Sandhagen gets his neck free and Font is attacking the arm. Sandhagen defending with some body punches. They scramble to their feet. Sandhagen lands a leg kick. Font lands a jab then a solid uppercut. Sandhagen gets a takedown. They get to their feet and Sandhagen lands a right hand as Font drops for a takedown. Sandhagen sprawls as he defends and gets on top. Font tried to sweep but Sandhagen remains on top. Sandhagen gets to his feet. Font lands an upkick and stands. Sandhagen lands a high kick and Font catches the kick and is able to get a takedown. Font with a knee to the body. 10-9 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen lands a jab and leg kick before getting a takedown. Sandhagen working from the top and landing short punches and elbows as Font is having trouble getting from the top. Sandhagen maintaining top position and landing and this was a big round for Sandhagen from the top. 10-9 Sandhagen, 20-18 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen landing to start the third and lands a switch knee. Sandhagen gets the takedown and is back working in the half-guard. Sandhagen with a short right hand from the top as he’s in total control. Sandhagen lands an elbow. Font is trying to sweep but Sandhagen is adjusting to remain on top. They get to their feet and Sandhagen lands a knee. Font lands a right hand. 10-9 Sandhagen, 30-27 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen gets an early takedown. Sandhagen lands some punches and elbows from the top. Sandhagen still working from the top as they push to the fence. Sandhagen with some left hands from the top. They get to their feet but Sandhagen is able to score another takedown. Sandhagen with some right hands from the top. 10-9 Sandhagen, 40-36 Sandhagen.

Sandhagen lands a left hand and Font lands a right hand. Sandhagen with a body kick. They trade punches. Font shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. Sandhagen reverses position and is able to get Font to the mat. Sandhagen is working for a choke and looks to have a D’Arce choke in tight. Font is able to squirrel his way out and Sandhagen remains on top. Sandhagen working from the top but not a ton of action happening. Sandhagen stands but ends up back in the guard. Font grabs the arm but is in the wrong position. Sandhagen ends the fight on top. 10-9 Sandhagen, 50-45 Sandhagen.

Official Result- Cory Sandhagen def. Rob Font by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

UFC Fight Night 108 live results: Cub Swanson vs. Artem Lobov

Posted on by Paul Fontaine

Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night 108: Swanson vs. Lobov, emanating from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The event is headlined by a five-round bout in the featherweight division as Cub Swanson looks to score his fourth straight win as he takes on Artem Lobov, winner of two straight bouts.

Swanson had a perfect 2016 and is coming off what many regard as one of the best fights in UFC history, his decision win over Doo Ho Choi, and he looks to retain his momentum towards a potential title shot. Lobov has been well criticized for getting this main event opportunity, as his pro record is barely above .500, but he has done his part in talking up the fight.

The co-main event features the return of Al Iaquinta, who returns after a two-year layoff, as he takes on the original “Ultimate Fighter” winner, Diego Sanchez.

Also among the fights on the main card is a potential firework bout in the bantamweight division as John Dodson takes on Eddie Wineland, and a lightweight battle between ground specialist Joe Lauzon and Stevie Ray.

Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET with preliminary action all the way thru the main card.

UFC FIGHT PASS PRELIMS | 6:30 PM ET/3:30 PM PT

> Hector Sandoval (13-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Matt Schnell (10-3, 0-1 UFC)
Flyweights

Great opener. Round started first with both guys trading punches from inside and then slowed down for awhile. Schnell got a tight guillotine and Sandoval powered out of it by slamming Schnell to the canvas twice and ended up on top. He peppered him with hammer fists until he was KO’d.

RESULT – HECTOR SANDOVAL (14-3) by TKO (punches) at 4:24

Sandoval called out Demetrious Johnson after the fight. That’s not gonna happen.

> Bryan Barberena (12-4, 3-2 UFC) vs. Joe Proctor (11-4, 4-3 UFC)
Welterweights

Antoher good fight. Started slow with kind of a feeling out process for the first couple of minutes. Both guys landed a few really nice punch/kick combos and then started taunting each other to throw down and they did. Proctor got the worst of it and was down quickly. Barberena was just relentless, pounding him out with punches on the ground until Dan Miragliotta stepped in to stop it.

RESULTS – BRYAN BARBERENA (13-4) by TKO (punches) at 3:30

Barberena put over his training partners at MMA Lab, including Benson Henderson but didn’t call anyone out. This was Proctor’s debut at 170 and he’s way too small for that weight class.

> Alexis Davis (#10, 17-7, 4-2 UFC) vs. Cindy Dandois (8-2, 0-0 UFC)
Women’s Bantamweights

Dandois took Davis down almost immediately and the entire round was fought on the ground. Davis seemed to get the better of the exchanges a couple of submission attempts and a lot of ground and pound but Dandois held her own. I gave it to Davis 10-9

More of the 2nd round was standup and it was pretty even. The different in the round was that Dandois got 2 takedowns and also did some damage with ground and pound so it’s 19-19 after 2. 

Third round was similar to the 2nd but Davis was more active on the ground, even from her back and was close to a submission as the fight ended. I gave it to Davis but it was close enough it could go either way. 29-28 Davis

RESULT – ALEXIS DAVIS (18-7) by unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

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> Jessica Penne (#14, 12-4, 1-2 UFC) vs. Danielle Taylor (8-2, 1-1 UFC)
Women’s Strawweights

First round was typical Danielle Taylor and almost the exact same as every round in her first two fights. Her opponent chased her around the Octagon, she landed occasional shots and her opponent couldn’t take advantage of the reach advantage. 10-9 Taylor

Round 2 was more entertaining and better for Penne. She landed more combos, mixing in some Thai knees from the clinch that did some damage. Taylor landed a really nice flurry at the end of the round but Penne responded with more knees to the body. 10-9 Penne and all tied up after 2. 

Very close standup in the third with Penne being slightly more active. Penne also got a flash takedown in the middle of the round and then ended the fight with a takedown which may be enough to take the round and the fight. 10-9 Penne, 29-28 overall

RESULT – DANIELLE TAYLOR (9-2) by unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

Last two rounds were really close so that wasn’t a bad decision at all. Taylor was very excited after the fight and cut a great promo but didn’t really say anything, if that makes sense. 

> Scott Holtzman (9-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Michael McBride (8-2, 0-1 UFC)
Lightweights

Fun opener. Holtzman giving up a lot of size but he’s the hometown guy and seems to be the more powerful puncher. McBride standing straight up and getting nailed with hard single punches all round but managed to stay on his feet through all of them and got a late takedown but Holtzman should take it 10-9

Second round was more dominant for Holtzman. Tennessee hadn’t adopted the new scoring or it might’ve been a 10-8. He controlled the fight both on the feet and the ground and did a lot of damage with leg kicks to the point where McBride has a huge welt on the back of his lead thigh. 

Third round just as one-sided for Holtzman. McBride has a hell of a chin and never gave up but he took a lot of punishment from Holtzman, who was again relentless on the feet and the ground. Last minute or so was all on the ground as Holtzman seems to know he had it won and was riding out the round. 

RESULT – SCOTT HOLTZMAN (10-2) by unanimous decision (30-27 x 2; 30-26)

Holtzman had landed a groin shot in the first round and after the scores were announced he told McBride “sorry for kicking you in the nuts”. Holtzman was crazy over in his hometown but the line to McBride was better than his post-fight promo.

> Dustin Ortiz (#9, 16-6, 5-4 UFC) vs. Brandon Moreno (#10, 13-3, 2-0 UFC)
Flyweights

Ortiz took Moreno down constantly in the first. Moreno fought him off well and was going for submission from his back but Ortiz controlled almost the entire round and won it 10-9 in my book.

Round was looking similar although Ortiz was having a little harder time securing the takedowns. Then Moreno dropped him with a headkick out of nowhere and pounced on him on the ground. He secured a body lock and fought for about a minute to get the rear naked choke. He finally got it and Ortiz went out cold without tapping.

RESULT – BRANDON MORENO (14-3) by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:06 of the 2nd round

Dustin Ortiz took the mic from Brian Stann and said that they needed to give it up for “this young guy”. Then Moreno put over Ortiz as a tough guy. That was Moreno’s 11th straight win and he’s not far away from a title shot, especially considering Demetrious Johnson has beaten everyone else. 

Moreno closed his promo by saying “maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, maybe not next month, but I will be champion some day, I promise.” He’s a better promo when he speaks Spanish but this was pretty good. 

> Thales Leites (#11, 26-7, 11-6 UFC) vs. Sam Alvey (#13, 30-8 1 NC, 7-3 UFC)
Middleweights

Leites hurt Alvey wtih the first strike of the fight, a leg kick and the whole round was Alvey basically stalking Leites around the cage and eating kicks, both to the head and the leg. Alvey was limping back to his corner after the round. 10-9 Leites

Round 2 was better for Alvey. Leites slowed way down on the kicks and Alvey was able to do a little bit of damage with his punching. Leites did manage a takedown but Alvey was up right away. 10-9 Alvey, 19-19 after 2.

Third round was really close. Alvey was hit with both a low blow and an eye poke but other than that it was just Alvey stalking Leites around the Octagon with neither guy landing much. It looked like Leites landed slightly more so I gave it to him but could go either way. 10-9 Leites, 29-28 overall

RESULT – THALES LEITES (27-7) by unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)

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> Jake Ellenberger (#13, 31-12, 10-8 UFC) vs. Mike Perry (9-1, 2-1 UFC)
Welterweights

Round was almost entirely on the feet. Ellenberger seemed more active and attempted a bunch of takedowns, getting Perry down a couple times but he got right back up both times. I gave it to Ellenberger but it was very close. 

Insane minute of action. Both guys hurt each other with flurries and Perry’s nose was broken from a punch. Perry then dropped him with a left hook. Ellenberger managed to get up and a few seconds later, Perry knocked him out cold with an elbow to the head.

RESULT – MIKE PERRY (10-1) by KO (elbow) at 1:05 of the 2nd round.

Ellenberger couldn’t even get up for the winner’s announcement as he was still being tended to by medical personnel. Perry asked for a UFC fight for his coach Julien Williams, who fights on the regional circuit. Perry gloated after the fight and said “who’s fight do you want me to ruin next?”….as they’re showing highlights of Ellenberger’s head bouncing off the canvas after the KO. 

> Joe Lauzon (27-12, 14-9 UFC) vs. Stevie Ray (20-6, 4-1 UFC)
Lightweights

Completely dominant first round from Lauzon. He took Ray down early and punished him. He never really got close to a finish but did enough damage that it was an easy 10-8

Lauzon looked really tired to start the second and Ray was picking him off with punches for the first half of the round. Then Lauzon got a takedown and, while he didn’t do any damage, he held him down for half the round. Very close but probably Ray’s round and it’s 19-18 Lauzon after 2. 

Lauzon actually told his corner he was tired after the 2nd and it showed. He did manage a takedown but Ray got up fairly quickly and was actually doing more damage from his back. The last minute Ray was all over Lauzon and rocked him a couple of time. It looked like Lauzon would’ve been finished if it went another 30 seconds. 10-8 Ray and 28-27 Ray overall

RESULT – STEVIE RAY (21-6) by majority decision (28-27, 29-27 and 28-28)

All 3 scores were good as the 2nd was close although it’s hard to see how the third was a 10-8 and not the first but Ray deserved the win. Ray said he hoped the fans appreciated the fight even though their guy lost and they did cheer him after that. 

> John Dodson (#7, 18-8, 7-3 UFC) vs. Eddie Wineland (#10, 23-11-1, 5-5 UFC)
Bantamweights

Not much happened in the first. Crowd hated the fight as both guys just moving around a lot but throwing very little and landing even less. Dodson was a little more busy so I gave the round to him 10-9

More of the same in the second although Dodson did land a couple really hard shots and Wineland bleeding from the nose and a cut under his right eye by the end of the round. With 1 minute left, the total strikes landed were 23-5 for Dodson and that’s for the whole fight in total. Crowd booing heavily several times during the round and WOOOOing when they got bored. 

Wineland landed slightly more in the third but it was more of the same. By the end of the fight, Wineland was covered in blood and Dodson looked exactly the same as he did at the start. Crowd booed heavily at the end of the fight. 10-9 Dodson, 30-27

RESULT – JOHN DODSON (19-8) by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x 2)

 I don’t know how Wineland could’ve possibly won a round here but the right guy won. Dodson put over Wineland as the most dangerous striker he’s ever seen and asked the fans to give him a round of applause and they booed. He said you can boo me but please give this man a round of applause and they booed even louder. 

> Ovince Saint Preux (#8, 19-10, 7-5 UFC) vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (15-4-1, 4-2 UFC)
Light Heavyweights

de Lima landed leg and body kicks early and often. Saint Preux didn’t do much of anything until the last 30 seconds. 10-9 de Lima. Boring first round. 

Saint Preux took de Lima down early and opened up cuts under both eyes with elbows really quickly. De Lima looked completely gasses and Saint Preux pinned his neck against the cage and choked him out. 

RESULT – OVINCE SAINT PREUX (20-10) by submission at 2:11 (Von Flue choke)

OSP said after the fight for Dana White to send him the contract and show him the money cause you know what I’m talking about. Well, I don’t and I’m not sure anyone else does either. De Lima missed weight here and basically gave up before he was even submitted there. OSP’s coach called the submission “The Von Saint Fleux”

> Al Iaquinta (#14, 12-3-1, 7-2 UFC) vs. Diego Sanchez (27-9, 16-9 UFC)
Lightweights

Well, this was quick. Iaquinta dropped Sanchez with a punch early and he got up quickly. Seconds later, he dropped him again and John McCarthy stepped in before he could do any more damage.

WINNER – AL IAQUINTA (13-3-1) by KO (punch) at 1:38

Iaquinta did his best to get the crowd to boo him by saying “the sooner you all realize I’m the man, the better off we’ll both be”. They half-heartedly booed him. Stann asked him how soon he wants to fight again and he said “I don’t know, I’m selling houses now. If anyone’s looking to sell a house, hit me up.”. That was different. 

> Cub Swanson (#4, 23-7, 8-3 UFC) vs. Artem Lobov (13-12-1 1 NC, 2-2 UFC)
Featherweights

Lobov was the more active fighter in the standup, although he didn’t do a ton of damage. He also got a takedown but didn’t do much with it. 10-9 Lobov

Better round for Swanson. Pretty even on the feet until they clinched up in the center. Swanson did a lot of damage with knees and punches to the body and then got a takedown. He did more damage with ground and pound, took the back and got a couple near submissions for an easy 10-9. 19-19 after 2

Swanson rocked Lobov a couple of times with awesome punch/kick combos. He also opened a cut on his left eye that ref Herb Dean had to stop the action to check. Easy 10-9 for Swanson and 29-28 overall so far.

Close round in the fourth but I thought Lobov was more active and had more combos. Round was entirely on the ground and both guys had their moments and it really could go either way but I’ve got it 38-38 going into the fifth. This round is likely the decider if it goes all the way though. 

Great closing round and great fight. Fairly even round until the last minute or so when Swanson really took over. He got a late takedown and even moved into mount but Lobov actualy managed to escape and get to his feet fairly quickly. They closed the fight with an awesome punch exchange. 10-9 Swanson and 48-47 overall. No doubt as to the winner, even thought round 4 was close

RESULT – CUB SWANSON (24-7) by unanimous decision (49-46 x 2; 50-45)

Really don’t know how Swanson could’ve won round 1 when he was outstruck 39-27 and the fight was pretty much all standing except for a Lobov takedown. But the right guy won.

Swanson has won 9 of his last 11 with the last two being absolute classics and asked for a title shot. He really should get it. 

Lobov got a post-fight promo as well. Lobov put over Cub, said he’ll keep working and come back better next time. 

JNPO: MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn on UFC Nashville and NBA playoffs

Posted on by Josh Nason

It’s a basketbrawl edition of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out as MMA Junkie/USA Today and Rolling Stone writer Mike Bohn is our special guest.

Covering both MMA and NBA, the guys hit on a variety of topics to satisfy your sports palette:

– The current state of the NBA playoffs and how bad both the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors are playing

– Some of the differences between NBA marketing and UFC marketing in creating stars

– A few leftover thoughts from last Saturday’s UFC event on Fox

– Mike’s take on the revival of a UFC fixed fight news story and what UFC needs to do to get in front of it

– What the ideal path is for Jon Jones next: title fight or tune-up fight?

– A look at Saturday’s UFC Nashville card that features a lot of notable fighters in crossroads fights

Get all that and more in a 50-minute edition of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out by clicking below to listen:

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