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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the UFC Fight Night 39 Main Card, live from the Du Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Fight #1 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Ramsey Nijem (9-4-0) vs. Beneil Dariush (7-0-0)
Referee: Neil Hall
Round One
The round begins with both fighters attacking the other with a variety of kicks, Nijem scores a takedown on Dariush after eating a kick to the rib cage. Nijem purposely allows Dariush to stand back up, Dariush looks for a takedown as Nijem trips him up with a leg kick. Nijem starts attackingDariush with a bunch of leg kicks, Nijem then cracks a swinging Dariush with a counter right. Nijem drops Dariush with a three punch combination, Nijem pounces on Dariush with a ton of strikes. Nijem looks for the submission before attacking Dariush with more strikes, Nijem turns up the heat on the strikes and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Ramsey Nijem def, Beneil Dariush by TKO via strikes (4:20, R1)
Fight #2 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
John Howard (22-8-0) vs. Ryan LaFlare (10-0-0)
Referee: Leon Roberts
Round One
The round begins with LaFlare cracking Howard with a few kicks to the midsection, LaFlare scores a takedown on Howard and he gets the half guard. LaFlare transitions to the side control position on Howard, LaFlare starts attacking Howard with some ground and pound. Howard finds a way to stand up as he eats a knee strike from LaFlare, Howard scores a takedown on LaFlare and they both get right back up. LaFlare grabs a hold of Howard and he attacks him with a few knee strikes, Howard rocks LaFlare with a multiple strike combination. LaFlare responds by leveling Howard with a few knee strikes to the head, LaFlare lands a kick to the midsection of LaFlare as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Howard dropping LaFlare with a left hook, LaFlare pops back up and he starts grappling with Howard. Howard scores a takedown on LaFlare and he gets the open guard, LaFlare scrambles to get on top of Howard. Another scramble ensues between the fighters and they both stand back up, LaFlare catches Howard with a knee to the testicles and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with LaFlare scoring a takedown on Howard and he gets side control, LaFlare begins attacking Howard with some knee strikes. Howard finds a way to stand up as he grapples with LaFlare, Howard starts attacking LaFlare with some leg kicks. The fighters grapple and battle for position along the cage wall, Howard then pops LaFlare with an uppercut. Howard hits LaFlare with a left hook as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Howard briefly dropping LaFlare with leg kicks, LaFlare scores a takedown on Howard and he gets the open guard. Howard scrambles to get the fight standing and he crushes LaFlare with a left hook, LaFlare gains another takedown on Howard and he gets the butterfly guard. LaFlare starts attacking Howard with some ground and pound, LaFlare transitions to side control on Howard. Howard rolls for a knee bar and LaFlare escapes after a short struggle, LaFlare remains on top of Howard as the round ends.
Fight Result: Ryan LaFlare def. John Howard by unanimous decision (No Scores Announced)
Fight #3 - UFC Featherweight Division Fight
Clay Guida (30-11-0) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-7-2)
Referee: Marc Goddard
Round One
The round begins with Guida popping Kawajiri with a right, Guida follows that up by dropping Kawajiri with a left hook. Guida quickly gains back control on Kawajiri as he stands up, Kawajiri grabs the arm of Guida and drops for an arm bar. Guida escapes after slamming Kawajiri and pulling his arm free, the fighters stand up with Guida holding onto Kawajiri. Guida scores a takedown onKawajiri and they both pop right back to their feet, Kawajiri scores a takedown on Guida after a wild striking exchnage. Kawajiri transitions to the full mount on Guida as Guida looked for a submission from his back, Guida rolls for a submission as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Kawajiri barely catching Guida with a head kick, Guida looks for a takedown and Kawajiri makes him pay with a few elbow strikes. Kawajiri charges forward and Guida pops him with a quick left, Guida scores a takedown on Kawajiri and they both pop back up. Kawajiri continuously hunts for the kimura on Guida, Kawajiri eventually drops for a kimura and Guida scrambles to break free. Kawajiri almost catches Guida with a pile driver before Guida gets a takedown on him, Kawajiri stands up with Guida holding onto his back as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Guida catching Kawajiri with a few left hooks, Kawajiri scores a takedown on Guida and he gets leg control. Kawajiri occasionally catches Guida with some ground and pound, Guida finally stands up after a long struggle with Kawajiri. Kawajiri tries attacking Guida with a spinning back fist, Kawajiri then lands a knee strike to the midsection of Guida. Guida scores a takedown onKawajiri and he almost gets caught in a guillotine choke, Guida hits Kawajiri with a few knee strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Clay Guida def. Tatsuya Kawajiri by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Main Event - UFC Heavyweight Division Fight
Roy Nelson (20-9-0) vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (34-8-1-1NC)
Referee: Leon Roberts
Round One
The round begins with Nogueira peppering Nelson with some short range punches, Nelson then drops Nogueira with a pair of rights. Nogueira quickly gets back up after eating a few more strikes, Nelson again hits a swinging Nogueira with a counter right. Nogueira backs up Nelson by popping him with a few jabs, Nelson then cracks Nogueira with a wild right. Nelson drops Nogueira with a second round and Nogueira somehow pops right back up, Nelson eventually clobbers Nogueira with another right and Nogueira goes out cold.
Fight Result: Roy Nelson def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by KO via punch (3:37, R1)
