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Here is tonight’s card…
* UFC Middleweight Title Fight: Anderson Silva (Champion) vs. Demian Maia
* UFC Lightweight Title Fight: BJ Penn (Champion) vs. Frankie Edgar
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Kendall Grove vs. Mark Munoz
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Terry Etim
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Jon Madsen def. Mostapha Al-Turk by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
* Paul Kelly def. Matt Veach by submission via guillotine choke (3:41, R2)
* DaMarques Johnson def. Brad Blackburn by TKO via strikes (2:08, R3)
* Rick Story def. Nick Osipczak by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
* Phil Davis def. Alexander Gustafsson by submission via anaconda choke (4:55, R1)
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both of them go over tonight’s card.
Fight #1 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Kendall Grove (13-6-0-1NC) vs. Mark Munoz (7-1-0)
Referee: Marc Goddard
Round One
The round begins with Kendall Grove peppering Mark Munoz with jabs, Mark Munoz scores a takedown on Kendall Grove and quickly postures up. The fighters stand up and Kendall Grove drops Mark Munoz with an uppercut, the fighters stand up and Kendall Grove uses hammer fists to block a Mark Munoz takedown attempt. The referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Kendall Grove locks Mark Munoz in a choke during a takedown attempt, the fighters stand up and Mark Munoz hits Kendall Grove with a charging punching combination. Mark Munoz goes for the takedown and Kendall Grove briefly locks him in another choke hold, Kendall Grove locks Mark Munoz in a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Kendall Grove hitting Mark Munoz with an uppercut, Kendall Grove then drops Mark Munoz with a knee strike and gets back control. Mark Munoz uses a scramble to break free and then hits Kendall Grove with ground and pound, Mark Munoz lands in the guard of Kendall Grove. Mark Munoz continues his assault by attacking Kendall Grove with more ground and pound, Mark Munoz moves to half guard and continues attacking Kendall Grove with ground and pound until the referee deems that Kendall Grove had enough.
Fight Result: Mark Munoz def. Kendall Grove by TKO via strikes (2:50, R2)
Post fight interview with Mark Munoz, who says he was in serious trouble in the first round and that being on top is one of his strong points.
Anderson Silva and Demian Maia are shown arriving to the arena.
Fight #2 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Rafael Dos Anjos (13-4-0) vs. Terry Etim (14-2-0)
Referee: Marc Goddard
Round One
The round begins with Terry Etim hitting Rafael Dos Anjos with a leg kick, Rafael Dos Anjos responds by hitting Terry Etim with some leg kicks. Rafael Dos Anjos attempts a takedown on Terry Etim and gets caught for a long time in the guillotine choke, Rafael Dos Anjos uses a scramble to break free and gets side control on Terry Etim. Rafael Dos Anjos then hits Terry Etim with a series of knee strikes, the referee stands up the fighters after Rafael Dos Anjos is accused of using an illegal strike. Terry Etim escapes a Rafael Dos Anjos heel hook attempt to get in the guard of his opponent as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Rafael Dos Anjos hitting Terry Etim with a leg kick, Terry Etim then hits Rafael Dos Anjos with a spinning back kick. Rafael Dos Anjos scores a takedown on Terry Etim and gets side control, Terry Etim forces Rafael Dos Anjos into the half guard. Rafael Dos Anjos escapes and returns to side control on Terry Etim, Rafael Dos Anjos starts attacking Terry Etim with ground and pound. Rafael Dos Anjos transitions to full mount on Terry Etim, Terry Etim uses a quick hip escape to put Rafael Dos Anjos back into half guard. Rafael Dos Anjos returns to the half guard position on Terry Etim, Rafael Dos Anjos moves to the North/South position on Terry Etim, Rafael Dos Anjos then locks Terry Etim in the arm bar to force a tap out.
Fight Result: Rafael Dos Anjos def. Terry Etim by submission via arm bar (4:30, R2)
Georges St. Pierre was shown in the crowd.
The Phil Davis vs. Alexander Gustafsson preliminary fight airs.
Fight #3 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Matt Hughes (44-7-0) vs. Renzo Gracie (13-6-1-1NC)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Matt Hughes hitting Renzo Gracie with a body kick, Renzo Gracie then connects with a left of Matt Hughes. Renzo Gracie then hits Matt Hughes with a punching combination, Matt Hughes then attacks the legs of Renzo Gracie with knee strikes. Matt Hughes then hits Renzo Gracie with a leg kick, Renzo Gracie then hits Matt Hughes with a punch/kick combination. Matt Hughes returns to hitting Renzo Gracie with leg kicks, Renzo Gracie hits Matt Hughes with a push kick as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Matt Hughes hitting Renzo Gracie with some leg kicks, Renzo Gracie then hits Matt Hughes with a left. Matt Hughes then resumes attacking Renzo Gracie with leg kicks, Renzo Gracie then hits Matt Hughes with a few body punches, Renzo Gracie then hits Matt Hughes with a leg kick of his own. Matt Hughes responds by hitting Renzo Gracie with a left hook, Matt Hughes then starts connecting with more leg kicks to Renzo Gracie. Both fighters then exchange a few knee strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Matt Hughes hitting Renzo Gracie with a left, Renzo Gracie then connects with a left hook on Matt Hughes. Matt Hughes responds by hitting Renzo Gracie with a body punch, Matt Hughes follows it up by hitting Renzo Gracie with a right. Matt Hughes then hits Renzo Gracie with a leg kick, Matt Hughes then rocks Renzo Gracie with a punching combination. Matt Hughes then attacks Renzo Gracie with leg kicks, Matt Hughes then scores a takedown on Renzo Gracie. The fighters stand up and Matt Hughes briefly drops Renzo Gracie with a leg kick, Matt Hughes then hits Renzo Gracie with a few uppercuts. Matt Hughes drops Renzo Gracie again with leg kicks, Matt Hughes hits Renzo Gracie with another punching combination and referee Herb Dean stops the fight.
Fight Result: Matt Hughes def. Renzo Gracie by TKO via strikes (4:40, R3)
Post fight interview with Matt Hughes, who says he is pretty happy with his performance and that his game plan was to strike more in the fight. Post fight interview with Renzo Gracie, who says that the fight was hard to train for after a long layoff and he says he will return to the UFC.
Fight #4 - UFC Lightweight Title Fight
BJ Penn (15-5-1) (Champion) vs. Frankie Edgar (11-1-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Frankie Edgar hitting BJ Penn with a few leg kicks, BJ Penn then starts peppering Frankie Edgar with jabs. Frankie Edgar returns to hitting BJ Penn with leg kicks, BJ Penn then nails Frankie Edgar with a few uppercuts. BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a punching combination, BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a counter left hook. Frankie Edgar responds by hitting BJ Penn with a punching combination, BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with BJ Penn hitting Frankie Edgar with a straight left, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a leg kick. Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a few punch counters, BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a few wild punches. Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a short left to the face, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a leg kick. Frankie Edgar briefly scored a takedown on BJ Penn, both fighters exchanged a few blows as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Frankie Edgar hitting BJ Penn with a left jab, BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a left/right cross combination. BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a counter left hook, Frankie Edgar then connects with a left hook on BJ Penn. Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a leg kick, Frankie Edgar then attacks BJ Penn with a punching combination. Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a body kick, BJ Penn recovers by hitting Frankie Edgar with a knee strike as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Frankie Edgar hitting BJ Penn with a short left, BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a leg kick. Frankie Edgar then connects with a body kick on BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar then attacks BJ Penn with a leg kick again. Frankie Edgar then attacks BJ Penn with a punching combination, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a body punch. BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a counter right to the face, Frankie Edgar hits BJ Penn with a flying knee strike. BJ Penn responds by hitting Frankie Edgar with a counter right, Frankie Edgar hits BJ Penn with a left hook as the round ends.
Round Five
The round begins with Frankie Edgar launching wild strikes at BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar then scores a takedown on BJ Penn. The fighters stand up and both fighters exchange blows with each other, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a few jabs. BJ Penn responds by hitting Frankie Edgar with a leg kick, Frankie Edgar then nails BJ Penn with a right. Frankie Edgar then connects with a left hook on BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a punch/kick combination. BJ Penn then hits Frankie Edgar with a counter right to the face, BJ Penn hits Frankie Edgar with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fight Result: Frankie Edgar def. BJ Penn by unanimous decision (50-45, 48-47, 49-46)
Post fight interview with Frankie Edgar, who says that it feels good to be the champion and he credits BJ Penn as the greatest lightweight champion ever.
Main Event - UFC Middleweight Title Fight
Anderson Silva (25-4-0) (Champion) vs. Damian Maia (12-1-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with Anderson Silva kicking Damien Maia in the ankle, Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a spinning back kick. Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a few leg kicks, Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with an odd leaping punch. Anderson Silva then drops Damien Maia with a flying knee strike, the fighters stand up as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Anderson Silva hitting Damien Maia with a right, Anderson Silva then connects with a few kicks on Damien Maia. Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a few leg kicks, Anderson Silva then taunts Damien Maia before hitting him with a right. Anderson Silva then follows it up with a punch/kick combination, Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a body kick. Anderson Silva then taunts and hits Damien Maia with a leg kick, Anderson Silva then peppers Damien Maia with jabs as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Anderson Silva hitting Damien Maia with leg kicks, Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a side kick. Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a swinging back kick, Anderson Silva then resumes hitting Damien Maia with leg kicks. Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a few body kicks and then continues taunting him as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Damien Maia barely hitting Anderson Silva with a left, Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a punching combination. Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a leg kick, Anderson Silva then peppers Damien Maia with jabs as the round ends.
Round Five
The round begins with Anderson Silva attempting a head kick on Damien Maia, Damien Maia then catches Anderson Silva with multiple punches to the face. Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a spinning back kick, Anderson Silva then hits Damien Maia with a leg kick. The referee briefly halts the fight to issue a warning to Anderson Silva about his running away from Damien Maia, the round ends with Damien Maia swinging wildly at Anderson Silva.
Fight Result: Anderson Silva def. Damien Maia by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Post fight interview with Anderson Silva, who says Damien Maia surprised him with his strikes and he apologized to the fans for his cage antics.
The submission of the night award goes to Rafael Dos Anjos.
