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Here is tonight’s card…
* UFC Lightweight Title Fight: Frankie Edgar (Champion) vs. BJ Penn
* UFC Heavyweight Division Fight: Randy Couture vs. James Toney
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Kenny Florian vs. Gray Maynard
* UFC Welterweight Division Fight: Nate Diaz vs. Marcus Davis
* UFC Middleweight Division Fight: Damien Maia vs. Mario Miranda
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Joe Lauzon vs. Gabe Ruediger (Spike TV)
* UFC Lightweight Division Fight: Andre Winner vs. Nik Lentz (Spike TV)
Here are the preliminary fight results…
* Mike Pierce def. Amilcar Alves by submission via arm bar (3:11, R3)
* Greg Soto def. Nick Osipczak by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
* Dan Miller def. John Salter by submission via anaconda choke (1:53, R2)
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the Spike TV portion of the event before introducing Joe Rogan, both of them go over tonight’s festivities.
Fight #1 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Andre Winner (12-3-1) vs. Nik Lentz (20-3-2) (Spike TV)
Referee: Josh Rosenthal
Round One
The round begins with Nik Lentz attempting a single leg takedown on Andre Winner, Nik Lentz then scores a brief takedown on Andre Winner. Nik Lentz then scores a second takedown on Andre Winner and gets half guard, the fighters get back to their feet and Andre Winner pops Nik Lentz with a right during a single leg attempt. Andre Winner then catches Nik Lentz with a short knee strike, Andre Winner then cracks Nik Lentz with a knee strike and elbow strike. Nik Lentz scores a takedown on Andre Winner and gets the open guard, the fighters go back to their feet and Andre Winner hits Nik Lentz with a left hook as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with both fighters exchanging leg kicks, Nik Lentz then hits Andre Winner with a knee strike to the body. Andre Winner and Nik Lentz then take turns reversing positions along the cage wall, both fighters exchange a few knee strikes while in the clinch. Andre Winner then smacks Nik Lentz with short rights during a single leg takedown attempt, Andre Winner falls to the ground and Nik Lentz gets some back control on him. Nik Lentz had Andre Winner in a back body drop position and chose to fall on his behind as the round ended.
Round Three
The round begins with Andre Winner hitting Nik Lentz with a push kick, Nik Lentz then drags Andre Winner to the ground. Andre Winner then hits Nik Lentz with an elbow strike to the head, Nik Lentz then gets standing back control on Andre Winner. Nik Lentz then gets Andre Winner to the ground with back control, Nik Lentz then moves to half guard on Andre Winner. Nik Lentz resumes his back control position on Andre Winner, Nik Lentz then attacks Andre Winner with elbow strikes. Nik Lentz continues to attacks Andre Winner with some weak ground and pound until the round ends.
Fight Result: Nik Lentz def. Andre Winner by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Fight #2 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Joe Lauzon (17-5-0) vs. Gabe Ruediger (17-5-0) (Spike TV)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Joe Lauzon clocking Gabe Ruediger with two straight rights, Joe Lauzon then puts Gabe Ruediger on the ground and gets side control. Joe Laozon quickly gets back control on Gabe Ruediger, Gabe Ruediger uses a scramble to eat elbow strikes from Joe Lauzon. Joe Lauzon then pops Gabe Ruediger with a series of left uppercuts, Joe Lauzon gets back control on Gabe Ruediger and locks in the arm bar to force a tap out.
Fight Result: Joe Lauzon def. Gabe Ruediger by submission via arm bar (2:01, R1)
Post fight interview with Joe Lauzon, who says welcome to Boston and it was a dream come true to finally compete in Boston.
The Dan Miller vs. John Salter preliminary fight airs.
Joe Rogan interviews UFC President Dana White, who hypes up all of the fights that will be airing shortly on pay-per-view.
Mike Goldberg thanks the viewers for tuning into the Spike TV portion of the event, as we now head to pay-per-view.
Mike Goldberg welcomes the viewers to the pay-per-view portion of the event before introducing Joe Rogan, as both go over tonight’s card.
Fight #3 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Nate Diaz (12-5-0) vs. Marcus Davis (22-7-0)
Referee: Yves Lavigne
Round One
The round begins with Nate Diaz hitting Marcus Davis with some leg kicks, Marcus Davis then rocks Nate Diaz with a series of strikes. Nate Diaz then clips Marcus Davis with a left, Nate Diaz then catches a charging Marcus Davis with a push kick. Marcus Davis then clubs Nate Diaz with a left to the head, Marcus Davis then hits Nate Diaz with a two punch combination. Nate Diaz then catches a back tracking Marcus Davis with a leg kick, Nate Diaz then catches Marcus Davis with a left. Marcus Davis then catches a face down Nate Diaz with a short right, Marcus Davis then hits Nate Diaz with a two punch combination as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Marcus Davis hitting Nate Diaz with a left, Marcus Davis then catches Nate Diaz with a knee strike. Marcus Davis then lands a nice left to the face on Nate Diaz, Nate Diaz then nails an incoming Marcus Davis with a counter uppercut. Nate Diaz then continuously nails Marcus Davis with multiple punching combinations, both fighters then exchange leg kicks. Marcus Davis’s eye is really busted open badly at this point in the fight, Nate Diaz then attacks Marcus Davis with a series of inside punches as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Marcus Davis hitting Nate Diaz with a leg kick, Nate Diaz then hits Marcus Davis with a push kick/punch combination. Nate Diaz then attacks Marcus Davis with knee strikes to the leg, Nate Diaz hits an incoming Marcus Davis with a counter right hook. Nate Diaz then continues to pepper Marcus Davis with his wild punches, Nate Diaz then hits Marcus Davis with a body kick. Nate Diaz scores a takedown on Marcus Davis and gets half guard, Nate Diaz then locks Marcus Davis in an arm in guillotine choke until Marcus Davis goes out cold and the referee stops the fight.
Fight Result: Nate Diaz def. Marcus Davis by submission via guillotine choke (4:02, R3)
Post fight interview with Nate Diaz, who says he thinks he broke his hand in round two and he thinks he may go back down to the lightweight division.
Mauricio Rua was shown in the crowd.
Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn were shown arriving to the arena.
Fight #4 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Kenny Florian (15-4-0) vs. Gray Maynard (10-0-0-1NC)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Kenny Florian peppering Gray Maynard with light jabs, Kenny Florian then hits Gray Maynard with a few leg kicks. Gray Maynard then catches Kenny Florian with a short left, Kenny Florian then rocks Gray Maynard with a right. Gray Maynard counters by hitting Kenny Florian with a body punch, Gray Maynard then scores a takedown on Kenny Florian and gets full guard. Gray Maynard attacks Kenny Florian with ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Kenny Florian hitting Gray Maynard with a body kick, Gray Maynard then barely connects with a left to Kenny Florian. Kenny Florian attempts several more high kicks on Gray Maynard, Kenny Florian then hits Gray Maynard with a right. Gray Maynard drags Kenny Florian to the ground for a short time, Gray Maynard then scores a takedown on Kenny Florian and gets side control. Gray Maynard then attacks Kenny Florian with an elbow strike, Gray Maynard then postures up on Kenny Florian before falling into his open guard. Gray Maynard attacks Kenny Florian with ground and pound as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Kenny Florian pegging Gray Maynard with a right, Kenny Florian attempts a high kick on Gray Maynard. Gray Maynard then catches a charging Kenny Florian with a right, Gray Maynard scores a takedown on Kenny Florian and gets the open guard. Kenny Florian then catches a posturing Gray Maynard with an up kick, Gray Maynard then attacks Kenny Florian with ground and pound. The fighters get back to their feet and Gray Maynard scores a takedown on Kenny Florian, Gray Maynard resumes attacking Kenny Florian with ground and pound, the fighters are back on their feet as the round ends.
Fight Result: Gray Maynard def. Kenny Florian by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Gray Maynard, who says he is happy to get a title shot and puts over Kenny Florian as a tough guy.
Wes Welker and Chuck Liddell were shown in the crowd.
Fight #5 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Damien Maia (12-2-0) vs. Mario Miranda (12-1-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with Damien Maia hitting Mario Miranda with a few knee strikes, Damien Maia scores a takedown on Mario Miranda. Mario Miranda attempts to get up and Damien Maia puts him back on the ground, Damien Maia gets back control on Mario Miranda. Damien Maia attacks Mario Miranda with some ground and pound, Mario Miranda uses a scramble to get the fight on the feet. Damien Maia then hits Mario Miranda with a leg kick, Damien Maia then nails Mario Miranda with an uppercut. Mario Miranda recovers by hitting Damien Maia with a series of leg kicks as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with both fighters exchanging knee strikes to the body, Damien Maia scores a trip takedown on Mario Miranda and gets half guard. Damien Maia starts attacking Mario Miranda with some ground and pound, Damien Maia moves to full mount on Mario Miranda. Damien Maia resumes his ground and pound attack on Mario Miranda, Damien Maia starts using elbow strikes on a downed Mario Miranda. Damien Maia attempts an arm bar and Mario Miranda uses a scramble to escape as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Damien Maia hitting Mario Miranda with a knee strike, Damien Maia scores a takedown on Mario Miranda and gets back control. Damien Maia then starts to attack Mario Miranda with ground and pound, Mario Miranda escapes a Damien Maia arm bar attempt and he gets head control on Damien Maia. The fighters go back to their feet and Damien Maia nails Mario Miranda with a right hook, Damien Maia scores a takedown on Mario Miranda and gets half guard. Damien Maia moves to full mount on Mario Miranda, Damien Maia attacks Mario Miranda with a few punches. Mario Miranda escapes another arm bar attempt from Damien Maia as the round ends.
Fight Result: Damien Maia def. Mario Miranda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mickey Ward and Glen Davis were shown in the crowd.
Fight #6 - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Randy Couture (18-10-0) vs. James Toney (0-0-0)
Referee: Mario Yamasaki
Round One
The round begins with Randy Couture scoring a takedown on James Toney and gets full mount, Randy Couture starts attacking James Toney with light ground and pound. Randy Couture postures up and attacks James Toney with more ground and pound, Randy Couture attempted an arm triangle on James Toney. Randy Couture attempts a second arm triangle on James Toney and a tap out soon follows.
Fight Result: Randy Couture def. James Toney by submission via arm triangle (3:19, R1)
Post fight interview with Randy Couture, who says he wasn’t surprised with what occurred tonight and was awarded his black belt during the interview. Post fight interview with James Toney, who says he was caught by Randy Couture and says his ground game is alright.
Shaquille O’Neal and Tom Brady were shown in the crowd.
Main Event - UFC Lightweight Title Fight
Frankie Edgar (12-1-0) (Champion) vs. BJ Penn (15-6-1)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The round begins with BJ Penn nailing Frankie Edgar with an uppercut, Frankie Edgar scores a takedown on BJ Penn and gets the open guard. The fight goes back to the feet and BJ Penn hits Frankie Edgar with a quick left, Frankie Edgar then catches BJ Penn with a counter right. BJ Penn then hits an incoming Frankie Edgar with a knee strike, Frankie Edgar scores a takedown on BJ Penn and gets side control. The fight quickly goes back to the feet and BJ Penn hits Frankie Edgar with a counter left, Frankie Edgar counters by hitting BJ Penn with a leg kick. Frankie Edgar catches BJ Penn with a body kick as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with BJ Penn barely hitting Frankie Edgar with a head kick, BJ Penn then catches Frankie Edgar with a left hook. Frankie Edgar counters by hitting BJ Penn with a body kick, Frankie Edgar then nails BJ Penn with a knee strike to the face. Frankie Edgar fakes a takedown attempt to hit BJ Penn with a body punch, BJ Penn then peppers Frankie Edgar with a few jabs. Frankie Edgar scores a takedown on BJ Penn and gets half guard, the fighters quickly get back to their feet and Frankie Edgar peppers BJ Penn with jabs. Frankie Edgar then attacks BJ Penn with leg kicks, Frankie Edgar follows it up by hitting BJ Penn with a body kick as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Frankie Edgar hitting BJ Penn with an odd looking body kick, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a punching combination. BJ Penn then catches Frankie Edgar with a counter left, BJ Penn then hit’s a charging Frankie Edgar with a knee strike. Frankie Edgar then starts attacking BJ Penn with leg kicks, Frankie Edgar then rocks BJ Penn with a right to the jaw. Frankie Edgar follows it up by hitting BJ Penn with a left, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a short left hook. Both fighters exchange knee strikes near the cage wall, Frankie Edgar then catches BJ Penn with an elbow strike. BJ Penn then lands a two punch combination to the body of Frankie Edgar as the round ends.
Round Four
The round begins with Frankie Edgar hitting BJ Penn with a right, BJ Penn scores a takedown on Frankie Edgar and gets full mount. Frankie Edgar uses a scramble to get the fight back to the feet, Frankie Edgar then hits BJ Penn with a right. Frankie Edgar then drops BJ Penn with a leg kick and gets the full guard, Frankie Edgar attacks BJ Penn with short punches to the body. Frankie Edgar postures up and catches BJ Penn with a few hard strikes, the fight goes back to the feet and Frankie Edgar hits BJ Penn with a left hook. Frankie Edgar returns to attacking BJ Penn with leg kicks as the round ends.
Round Five
The round begins with BJ Penn scoring a takedown on Frankie Edgar and getting the full guard, Frankie Edgar uses a scramble to get on top of BJ Penn. Frankie Edgar starts attacking BJ Penn with ground and pound, Frankie Edgar then nails BJ Penn with elbow strikes. BJ Penn attempts a scramble on Frankie Edgar and fails, the fighters go back to their feet and Frankie Edgar hits BJ Penn with a short uppercut. BJ Penn then nails Frankie Edgar with a counter left, Frankie Edgar then catches BJ Penn with a left to the head as the round ends.
Fight Result: Frankie Edgar def. BJ Penn by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Post fight interview with Frankie Edgar, who says BJ Penn brought the best out of him and was surprised he dominated BJ Penn in every round.Post fight interview with BJ Penn, who says Frankie Edgar fought a better fight tonight and may move to the welterweight division.
The Gabe Ruediger vs. Joe Lauzon preliminary fight airs.
The submission of the night award goes to Joe Lauzon.
The turning point of the night award goes to Nate Diaz.
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