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Here is tonight’s card…
* UFC Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Lyoto Machida (Champion) vs. Mauricio Rua
* UFC Heavyweight Division Fight: Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Spencer Fisher vs. Joe Stevenson
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Anthony Johnson vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Josh Neer vs. Gleison Tibau
* UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Ryan Bader vs. Eric Schafer (Spike TV)
* UFC Heavyweight Division Fight: Antoni Hardonk vs. Pat Barry (Spike TV)
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Stefan Struve def. Chase Gormley by submission via triangle choke (4:04, R1)
* Kyle Kingsbury def. Razak Al-Hassan by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
* Jorge Rivera def. Rob Kimmons by TKO via strikes (1:53, R3)
* Chael Sonnen def. Yushin Okami by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mike Goldberg welcomes us to the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both then go over the card we will see on Spike TV tonight.
Fight #1 - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Antoni Hardonk (8-5-0) vs. Pat Barry (4-1-0) (Spike TV)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Pat Barry quickly hitting Antoni Hardonk with a right hook, Antoni Hardonk responds by hitting Pat Barry with a leg kick. Pat Barry then hits Antoni Hardonk with a superman punch, Antoni Hardonk starts assaulting Pat Barry with a series of leg kicks. Antoni Hardonk accidentally pokes Pat Barry in the eye and referee Josh Rosenthal briefly halts the fight, the fight resumes with Antoni Hardonk hitting Pat Barry with a knee strike to the body. Both fighters then exchange a few leg kicks, Antoni Hardonk slips during a takedown attempts and Pat Barry quickly gets side control on the ground. The fighters stand up and both fighters exchange a few strikes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Antoni Hardonk hitting Pat Barry with a leg kick, Pat Barry then rocks Antoni Hardonk with a left hook. Pat Barry then drops Antoni Hardonk with a punch to the face, Antoni Hardonk then fails at a takedown attempt against Pat Barry. Pat Barry then hits Antoni Hardonk with a right jab to the face, Pat Barry then drops Antoni Hardonk with a right jab. Pat Barry follows it up with a few more punches to a downed Antoni Hardonk and referee Josh Rosenthal stops the fight.
Fight Result: Pat Barry def. Antoni Hardonk by TKO via strikes (2:30, R2)
Joe Rogan interviews Pat Barry, who talks about the accidental eye poke in the first round by Antoni Hardonk and then talks about his punching prowess in the second round.
Ryan Bader and Eric Schafer are shown in their respective locker rooms.
The Stefan Struve vs. Chase Gormley preliminary fight airs.
Fight #2 - UFC Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Ryan Bader (10-0-0) vs. Eric Schafer (13-3-2) (Spike TV)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Ryan Bader hitting Eric Schafer with two right hooks, both fighters hit each other with jabs simultaneously. Ryan Bader then hits Eric Schafer with a body punch, Ryan Bader then drops Eric Schafer with a right hook. Ryan Bader then postures up on Eric Schafer and hits him with a diving punch to the head, the fighters stand up and Ryan Bader shoves Eric Schafer back to the ground. Ryan Bader then gets back control on Eric Schafer, Eric Schafer uses a kimura to move Ryan Bader into his guard. Eric Schafer attempts an omaplata on Ryan Bader and eats a punch for his efforts as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ryan Bader hitting Eric Schafer with a leg kick, Eric Schafer then accidentally pokes Ryan Bader in the eye and referee Josh Rosenthal briefly stops the fight. The fight resumes with Eric Schafer hitting Ryan Bader with a straight right, Ryan Bader then hits Eric Schafer with two straight punches to the face. Ryan Bader then connects with two short lefts to the face of Eric Schafer, Eric Schafer connects with some counterpunches on Ryan Bader. Ryan Bader then connects with an overhand right on Eric Schafer, Ryan Bader then hits Eric Schafer with a leg kick as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Eric Schafer peppering Ryan Bader with short jabs to the face, Ryan Bader then drops Eric Schafer with a right to the head. Ryan Bader then moves into the full guard of Eric Schafer, the fighters stand up as referee Josh Rosenthal stops the fight so the doctor can check the cut on Eric Schafer. The fight resumes with both fighters exchanging a series of punches, Eric Schafer then stuns Ryan Bader with a short left to the face. Ryan Bader then scores a takedown on Eric Schafer, Ryan Bader moves into side control on Eric Schafer. Ryan Bader uses ground and pound on Eric Schafer as the round comes to a conclusion.
Fight Result: Ryan Bader def. Eric Schafer by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-26, 30-27)
Joe Rogan interviews Dana White, who goes over tonight’s card, mainly hyping the main event between Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua.
The Spike TV portion of tonight’s event comes to a close.
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Joe Rogan, then both of them go over tonight’s card.
Fight #1 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Anthony Johnson (7-2-0) vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida (11-3-0)
Referee: Steve Mazagatti
Round One
The round begins with Anthony Johnson rocking Yoshiyuki Yoshida with an uppercut to the face and a straight right to the face knocks out Yoshiyuki Yoshida and the fight is over.
Fight Result: Anthony Johnson def. Yoshiyuki Yoshida by knockout via head punch (0:41, R1)
Joe Rogan interviews Anthony Johnson, who apologizes to everybody for entering the fight overweight and says he is considering a move up to the middleweight division.
Anthony Keidas (Red Hot Chili Peppers) was shown in the crowd.
The arrivals of Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua to the arena were shown.
Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell were shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #2 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Spencer Fisher (24-4-0) vs. Joe Stevenson (35-10-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Joe Stevenson hitting Spencer Fisher with a leg kick, Spencer Fisher responds by hitting Joe Stevenson with a leg kick. Joe Stevenson grabs Spencer Fisher and presses him against the cage wall, referee Herb Dean separates the fighters after inactivity. The fight resumes with Spencer Fisher hitting Joe Stevenson with a leg kick, both fighters then exchange a series of punches. Joe Stevenson then scores a takedown on Spencer Fisher, Joe Stevenson gets back control on Spencer Fisher as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Joe Stevenson hitting Spencer Fisher with a straight right, Spencer Fisher responds by hitting Joe Stevenson with a leg kick. Joe Stevenson then scores a takedown on Spencer Fisher, Joe Stevenson moves to the mount of Spencer Fisher. Joe Stevenson moves to the half guard of Spencer Fisher, Joe Stevenson starts connecting with elbow strikes on Spencer Fisher. Joe Stevenson then starts using short punches on the face of Spencer Fisher, Joe Stevenson transitions to side control on Spencer Fisher. Joe Stevenson traps the arm of Spencer Fisher and starts assaulting him with elbow strikes and referee Herb Dean stops the fight.
Fight Result: Joe Stevenson def. Spencer Fisher by submission via strikes (4:03, R2)
Joe Rogan interviews Joe Stevenson, who credits Greg Jackson’s camp for his two straight victories and says that this was his first fight in Southern California.
Chris Tucker and Brandon Vera were shown in the crowd.
The Yushin Okami vs. Chael Sonnen preliminary fight airs.
Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Fight #3 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Josh Neer (25-8-1) vs. Gleison Tibau (29-6-0)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Gleison Tibau briefly rocking Josh Neer with a short right, Gleison Tibau then scores a quick takedown on Josh Neer. The fighters stand up and Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with a leg kick, Gleison Tibau quickly scores another takedown on Josh Neer. Gleison Tibau postures up and moves into the guard of Josh Neer, the fighters stand up and Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with a leg kick. Gleison Tibau then scores a third takedown on Josh Neer, the fighters stand back up and Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with a leg kick. Josh Neer then hits Gleison Tibau with a push kick, Gleison Tibau then scores a fourth takedown on Josh Neer. Gleison Tibau then holds Josh Neer against the cage wall, the fighters stand up again as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Gleison Tibau getting a takedown on Josh Neer, Gleison Tibau postures up on Josh Neer until Josh Neer stands up. Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with an uppercut before getting taken down again by Gleison Tibau, the fighters stand up and Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with a leg kick. Gleison Tibau scores another takedown on Josh Neer, Gleison Tibau postures up on Josh Neer before getting full mount. Gleison Tibau then gets back control on Josh Neer, Gleison Tibau then locks in an arm bar on Josh Neer as he attempted to stand up. Josh Neer escapes and the fighters stand up, Josh Neer then hits Gleison Tibau with a right hook. Both fighters then exchange a series of wild punches as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Gleison Tibau scoring a takedown on Josh Neer, Gleison Tibau moves into the guard of Josh Neer. The fighters stand up and Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with a right cross, Josh Neer then hits Gleison Tibau with an elbow strike to the face. Gleison Tibau then forces Josh Neer up against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Josh Neer hits Gleison Tibau with a few rights to the face. Gleison Tibau then scores a takedown on Josh Neer, Gleison Tibau moves into the guard of Josh Neer. The fighters stand up and the referee briefly halts the fight to cut loose glove tape from Gleison Tibau, the fight resumes with Gleison Tibau getting another takedown on Josh Neer. Gleison Tibau then forces Josh Neer up against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Gleison Tibau scores a takedown on Josh Neer as the round ends.
Fight Result: Gleison Tibau def. Josh Neer by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jeremy Piven, Ashton Kutcher & Demi Moore are shown in the crowd.
Fight #4 - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Cain Velasquez (6-0-0) vs. Ben Rothwell (30-6-0)
Referee: Steve Mazagatti
Round One
The round begins with Cain Velasquez hitting Ben Rothwell with a few body kicks, Cain Velasquez then scores a takedown on Ben Rothwell. Cain Velasquez then forces Ben Rothwell up against the cage wall, Cain Velasquez then gets back control on Ben Rothwell. The fighters separate and stand up, Cain Velasquez then connects with a leg kick on Ben Rothwell before scoring a takedown. Cain Velasquez gets the 69 position on Ben Rothwell, Cain Velasquez transitions to side control on Ben Rothwell. The fighters stand up and Cain Velasquez scores another takedown on Ben Rothwell, Cain Velasquez then hits Ben Rothwell with several elbow strikes. Cain Velasquez postures up on Ben Rothwell, Cain Velasquez then gets full mount on Ben Rothwell before posturing up again. Cain Velasquez then gets full mount on Ben Rothwell and he starts decking him with a series of punches to the face, Ben Rothwell attempts to get up and is again taken down and punched multiple times by Cain Velasquez. Cain Velasquez gets back control on Ben Rothwell while hitting him with many punches as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Cain Velasquez scoring an ugly takedown on Ben Rothwell, Cain Velasquez gets back control on Ben Rothwell while using ground and pound. Cain Velasquez forces Ben Rothwell up against the cage wall, Cain Velasquez pins Ben Rothwell’s arm against the cage wall and he starts pummeling him with punches until referee Steve Mazagatti stops the fight.
Fight Result: Cain Velasquez def. Ben Rothwell by TKO via strikes (0:58, R2)
Joe Rogan interviews Cain Velasquez, who says that he believed the fight should’ve continued and then talks the fans through some highlights.
Chuck Liddell and Michael Clarke Duncan were shown in the crowd.
Lyoto Machida and Mauricio Rua are shown in their respective locker rooms.
Main Event - UFC Light Heavyweight Title Fight
Lyoto Machida (15-0-0) (Champion) vs. Mauricio Rua (18-3-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Maurio Rua hitting Lyoto Machida with a short left, Lyoto Machida responds by hitting Mauricio Rua with two knee strikes to the body. Mauricio Rua then hits Lyoto Machida with a leg kick, Mauricio Rua then forces Lyoto Machida up against the cage wall. Mauricio Rua starts hitting Lyoto Machida with knee strikes to the legs, Lyoto Machida then hits Mauricio Rua with a running knee strike. Mauricio Rua then forces Lyoto Machida against the cage wall, the fighters separate and Mauricio Rua hits Lyoto Machida with a leg kick. Mauricio Rua then hit’s a charging Lyoto Machida with a leg kick, Lyoto Machida responds by hitting Mauricio Rua with a body kick. Mauricio Rua then hits Lyoto Machida with a body kick as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Mauricio Rua hitting Lyoto Machida with a few leg kicks, Mauricio Rua then connects with a body kick on Lyoto Machida. Lyoto Machida then tags Mauricio Rua with a straight left, Lyoto Machida then hits Mauricio Rua with a leg kick. Mauricio Rua then connects with a body kick on Lyoto Machida, Lyoto Machida responds with a body kick of his own. Mauricio Rua then hits Lyoto Machida with a high leg kick, Lyoto Machida then connects with a knee strike to the body of Mauricio Rua. Mauricio Rua then holds Lyoto Machida against the cage wall while both exchange knee strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Mauricio Rua hitting Lyoto Machida with a body kick and short left, both fighters then exchange a series of kicks. Mauricio Rua then connects with another body kick, Lyoto Machida then connects with his own body kick on Mauricio Rua. Mauricio Rua counters with a leg kick to Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua then briefly forces Lyoto Machida against the cage wall. Mauricio Rua then connects with a leg kick on Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua then hits an inside leg kick on Lyoto Machida and followed it up with a body kick. Lyoto Machida recovers by hitting Mauricio Rua with a leg kick and body kick, both fighters then charge each other with a series of wild strike attempts as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with both fighters exchanging leg kicks, Lyoto Machida then connects with a body kick on Mauricio Rua. Mauricio Rua then hits Lyoto Machida with a body kick of his own, Lyoto Machida slips and Mauricio Rua quickly forces him up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Mauricio Rua hits Lyoto Machida with a leg kick and knee strike, Mauricio Rua then connects with a quick jab to Lyoto Machida. Mauricio Rua follows it up by hitting Lyoto Machida with a knee strike to the body and a leg kick as the round ends.
Round Five
The round begins with Mauricio Rua hitting Lyoto Machida with a few leg kicks, Mauricio Rua then connects with a body kick and leg kick on Lyoto Machida. Mauricio Rua then hits Lyoto Machida with a counter leg kick, Lyoto Machida then hits Mauricio Rua with a knee strike to the body. Lyoto Machida then forces Mauricio Rua up against the cage wall, the referee separates the fighters after some inactivity. The fight resumes with Mauricio Rua hitting Lyoto Machida with a body kick, Mauricio Rua then hits Lyoto Machida with a punching combination as the round ends.
Fight Result: Lyoto Machida def. Mauricio Rua by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
Joe Rogan interviews Lyoto Machida, who says that this was the toughest fight he has had in the UFC and he agrees with the judges decision before saying that he wants a rematch. Joe Rogan then interviews Mauricio Rua, who says that he trained hard for the fight and believes that he won all of the rounds.
The Stefan Struve vs. Chase Gormley preliminary fight airs.
The submission of the night award goes to Stefan Struve.
The turning point of the night award goes to Joe Stevenson.
Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan go over the card as the show comes to a close.
