UFC 194 Results — UFC Fight Pass Preliminary Fights
– Court McGee def. Marcio Alexandre Jr. via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
– Yancy Medeiros def. John Makdessi via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
– Joe Proctor vs. Magomed Mustafaev def. Joe Proctor via TKO (body strikes) at 1:54 of round 2.
– Yancy Medeiros def. John Makdessi via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
– Joe Proctor vs. Magomed Mustafaev def. Joe Proctor via TKO (body strikes) at 1:54 of round 2.
UFC 194 Results — FOX Sports 1 Preliminary Fights
– Leonardo Santos def. Kevin Lee via TKO (strikes) at 3:26 of round 1.
– Warlley Alves def. Colby Covington via submission (guillotine) at 1:26 of round 1.
– Tecia Torres def. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Urijah Faber def. Frankie Saenz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
– Warlley Alves def. Colby Covington via submission (guillotine) at 1:26 of round 1.
– Tecia Torres def. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
– Urijah Faber def. Frankie Saenz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
UFC 194 Results — Pay-Per-View Fights
Max Holloway vs. Jeremy Stephens
Round 1: Our first fight of the evening will be in the UFC
Featherweight division. Both Stephens and Holloway have made their walks
and are inside the Octaogn. Bruce Buffer is about to do his thing and
then we will be underway with our first pay-per-view bout of the
evening. Herb Dean is our referee. Here we go! Stephens comes out with a
leg kick. Both guys are switching stances from southpaw to orthodox and
getting different looks. The Irish fans are definitely in the MGM Grand
Garden Arena this evening, as we’re just over one minute into the first
PPV fight and the “Ole! Ole! Ole!” chants are already breakin out.
Stephens throwing a lot of kicks early on. Holloway lands a nice two
punch combo. Holloway lands a nice hook. Stephens gets an over-under
clinch on Holloway and is bullying him up against the cage looking to
take the fight to the mat. Herb Dean gives his first warning to Stephens
to advance his position. Holloway finally gets loose and circles off
the cage. He seems to have added energy, Heath Herring “get this dude
off me and lemme at’m!” style. Holloway throwing more punches and taking
more chances now as the round draws to an end, but doesn’t really score
with much. The round ends with Stephens getting Holloway against the
cage again and holding him there. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Max Holloway.
Round 2: Tough first round to score. Holloway landed a decent
combo early and was busier later, so he should get the nod. Stephens’
corner telling him to stop throwing kicks in between rounds. We’re over a
minute deep and it’s much like the first round without a lot of action.
Holloway lands a nice uppercut. Holloway with a kick to the body that
scores. Stephens reverts back to clinching on the fence with Holloway.
The two separate and it’s back to a striking match. Stephens definitely
has the heavier, more dangerous shots, but Holloway is more technical
and consistent. The two have a couple of good exchanges, with Holloway
landing more but Stephens landing harder. Holloway lands a nice, clean
hook with just one minute remaining. Stephens looks for a takedown. No
dice. Holloway with a kick and the buzzer sounds to end the round. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Max Holloway.
Round 3: Sense of urgency in Stephens’ corner, calmness in
Holloway’s. Stephens’ corner outright tells him he lost second, not sure
about first. Third and final round gets underway. The action is
definitely busier here in the third. Holloway lands some good punches
and now he gets Stephens, who has been looking to take it to the ground
all night, down. Holloway looking for a choke from the top. Holloway
seems to be setting up an arm triangle. Holloway switches to Stephens’
back and continues looking for the choke. Stephens tries to spin but
Holloway rolls with him. Stephens manages to muscle his way back to his
feet. Stephens holds Holloway against the cage but Holloway circles out
and peppers with a jab. Stephens answers back with a left hook. Stephens
with a nice leg kick. He goes for the takedown and almost gets it, but
Holloway displayed excellent balance and kept it standing. Holloway
breaks free and moments later goes for a flying knee but doesn’t land.
We hear Stephens’ corner tell him to go all in and that’s exactly what
he did. He was swinging for the fences and he didn’t land many of the
shots, but it looked impressive. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Max Holloway.
Max Holloway def. Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Note: After the fight, Holloway called for a Conor McGregor
rematch or a fight with Jose Aldo. He tried playing to the crowd but
they didn’t react much at all. He also became the first guy I can
remember taking the mic from Joe Rogan and managing to keep it for a
lengthy solo interview. Eventually Rogan got the stick back and tossed
out his usual questions. Holloway with a good win and improves his
undefeated streak to 8-0.
Demian Maia vs. Gunnar Nelson
Round 1: The video package for Maia-Nelson airs and then the
music hits for Gunnar Nelson. Nelson makes his walk as the Irish fans
can be heard in force again. The Conor McGregor teammate makes his way
to the cage with his Fedor-like non-facial expression and music that
sounds like his face looks. Very quiet and slow music for an entrance
song. Linkin Park’s “Numb” plays as the Brazilian submission specialist
Demian Maia makes his way to the cage. The former middleweight title
contender is now in the cage now as well for this welterweight contest.
Bruce Buffer is doing what he does as we prepare for our second PPV
fight of the evening. The Irish fans go nuts for Gunnar Nelson’s
introduction. Maia is introduced and here we go. “Big” John McCarthy is
our referee. The “Ole! Ole!” chants are immediate. Maia charges at
Nelson looking for a quick takedown, however it is Nelson who gets Maia
on his back. The crowd is going nuts when Nelson does anything. I can’t
even begin to imagine the atmosphere for Aldo-McGregor later this
evening. Gunnar looking to grab a standing guillotine and drop down with
it, but Maia escapes. Gunnar gets Maia down to the ground for his
second takedown of the round. This is turning into the grappling match
that die-hard grappling fans were hoping it would be. Gunnar controlling
the action well on the mat but Maia reverses into full mount. That was
slick. Maia hammers down with punches. Gunnar looks to turn, but Maia is
quicksanding him. Different level stuff. Gunner’s nose is busted and
the blood is pouring as Maia keeps his strikes consistent as he is
non-stop in looking to advance position and/or go for setups for
submissions. Great offensive ground action from the Brazilian. Maia
snatches armbar as fast as lightning, but Gunnar escapes and ends up on
top throwing punches as the horn sounds to end the round. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Demian Maia.
Round 2: Hard first round to score in the sense Gunnar had two
takedowns and ended in a favorable position, but Maia’s back control,
close armbar attempt and overall ground work is hard to overlook. The
two quickly end up in a scramble that hits the ground as the second
round begins. Maia initiated, Gunnar wound up on top. Gunnar immediately
starts punching like a forward-fighting robot. Maia gets Gunnar’s back
again. Gunnar stands up, Hughes-Trigg style. Oh yeah, and Hughes-Trigg
II style. Maia is a freak. He’s definitely proving why he has the
grappling reputation he does. Maia begins to go after a submission and
Gunnar manages to get on top. Seconds later, however, Maia sweeps Gunnar
and is back on top. Blood pouring out of Gunnar again as Maia lands
some hard, thudding elbows that landed pretty damn clean. Maia finishes
the round in the mount elbowing Gunner to death some more. No arguing
who won that round. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Demian Maia.
Round 3: Maia’s corner warns him to prepare for a desparate
Gunnar knowing he needs a knockout to win. The third and final round
begins as the two shake hands. Maia paws with a couple jabs and takes
Gunnar down. Gunnar pops up and snatches a guillotine. Son of a bitch it
looked like he might shock everyone for a second as he got it pretty
tight, but Maia escaped like the true master grappler he is. Gunnar’s
face starting to show the signs of being on the wrong end of an
ass-whooping. Lots of lumps, swelling and dried up blood. Maia elbows
away and eventually gets Gunnar’s back. Maia just rides Gunnar out for
the rest of the round. Gunnar gets on top right at the end, but way too
little, way too late. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Demian Maia.
Demian Maia def. Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
Notes: Maia gives Joe Rogan and the viewing audience some
stats after the impressive ones he just earned on the scorecards
tonight. He points out being 7-2 against 9 ranked contenders in the
welterweight division and then calls for a fight against the winner of
the Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit welterweight title fight.
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs. Yoel Romero
Round 1: The Jacare-Romero video package airs and Yoel Romero
makes his way to the cage to some dance music. Remember Yoel, if you win
tonight, Dana wants you to keep Jesus out of your promo! Jacare Souza
makes his way to the Octagon now. Fabolous “My Time” plays as Jacare
makes his way out smiling and dancing. Remember, the winner of this
fight is probably the next guy challenging the Weidman-Rockhold winner
for the UFC Middleweight title. Bruce Buffer introduces the two highly
regarded middleweights and the first of our three “I can’t believe this
is finally happening!” fights is underway. Marc Goddard is the referee
for this contest. Romero comes out bouncing as Jacare plods forward.
Jacare smashes Romero with a stiff, straight shot. Romero turns his hips
for a kick but changes his mind in mid-motion. You get the sense with
these two that if this stays standing, it’s definitely ending in a
knockout. The “Ole! Ole” chants break out. That was a random. Jacare
with a head kick attempt. A crazy spinning back fist drops Jacare and
shocks the crowd. Romero dives in looking for a finish. He blasts Jacare
with some huge bombs but Jacare is hanging on. Jacare looks to do
something with the leg of Romero but Romero nearly puts him out with
some disgusting shots. Jacare looks for the arm of Romero now as Joe
Rogan nearly sh*ts himself on commentary. This is is crazy. Romero is so
close to ending this fight by Donkey Kong’ing Jacare and Jacare keeps
threatening with dangerous, fight-ending submissions. Jacare is slow to
return to his feet. He doesn’t have his legs yet at all. MMANews.com scores the round 10-8 for Yoel Romero.
Round 2: Replays of the spinning back fist look awesome.
Should be a definite 10-8 round for Romero. While watching replays we
hear Rogan about to lose his cool as they poured a lot of water in
Jacare’s corner looking to Yoel Romero …Yoel Romero. It only lasts for a
split-second and the round begins. Romero must be tired or something,
because Jacare could barely get off his stool his legs were so “not
there” yet and yet we’re two minutes into this round and he’s posing in
front of him and moving. Jacare with a lucky break and plenty of time to
recover. Jacare darts in on a leg of Romero but Romero defends. Jacare
tosses Romero but Romero uses the fence and gets on top. Referee Marc
Goddarz immediately calls for the action to be stopped and everyone is
confused. He tells Romero that he used the cage to get top position. He
warns him that he’ll take a point next time and restarts the fight
standing. Good body shot by Jacare. Nice leg kick by Jacare. The round
ends. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Ronaldo Souza.
Round 3: Romero looks exhausted and Rogan is already
complaining about the water pouring situation, this time in Romero’s
round. Third and final goes on without incident. Jacare looks the
fresher of the two coming in the final frame, something you would never
had guessed when the buzzer sounded to end the first. Romero starts
chopping away at the leg of Jacare. Good leg kicks, inside leg kicks.
Slow paced action here in the third. Jacare with a three-piece combo
that would get any fight fan out of their chair. Looked to be the start
to a finishing sequence, but ends up on the ground with Jacare
sprinkling some ground and pound on top of a submission agenda. Jacare
breaks out the dreaded thigh punches before smashing Romero with some
elbows. It’s Demian Maia The Sequel with 30 seconds remaining. Judges
scorecards are going to be very interesting to see. We’ve got it even
with the 10-8 first round. Lots of drama and storytelling in that fight.
MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Ronaldo Souza.
Yoel Romero def. Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza via split decision (29-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Notes: In his post-fight interview, Romero did not mention
Jesus this time, Dana is smiling somewhere. He did talk about wanting
the title and did a pretty basic broken english promo.
UFC Middleweight Championship
– Chris Weidman (c) vs. Luke Rockhold
– Chris Weidman (c) vs. Luke Rockhold
Round 1: Someone pinch me. WEIDMAN-ROCKHOLD video package
plays as our first title fight and second “holy sh*t I can’t believe
this is about to happen” fight is about to get started. Rockhold’s music
plays and he comes out looking confident and ready. Chris Weidman comes
out to Tom Petty’s “Won’t Back Down” and the trademark American flag
across his shoulders. Weidman looks pretty damn casual coming out. Like
it’s just another walk to his job. Bruce Buffer does his thing and the
crowd electricity picks up as they can tell we’re getting into the cream
of the crop. Herb Dean is our referee. Rockhold tells Weidman “no
touch” after touching gloves with him, indicating he doesn’t want to
touch gloves once the fight starts. The fight begins and both guys come
out slow, respecting each other. Weidman avoids a Rockhold punch and
gets behind him. Weidman hops on Rockhold’s back and is maintaining back
control from the standing position now. And Herb Dean is the referee.
How ironic! Rockhold tries to throw Weidman off with a big spin and
while he didn’t shuck him right off as intended, it led to it and now
Weidman has Rockhold up against the cage. He blasts him with a solid
shot and takes Rockhold down. Weidman grinding on Rockhold and
smothering him. The fans erupt in “Let’s Go Weidman!” chants. I think
they’ve finally “joined the team” Chris! Rockhold snatches a guillotine
and drops down. Whoa. This looks like he might have something. He’s only
got one leg control so Weidman can hang it out in discomfort as long as
Rockhold wants to gas his arms out. Herb Dean stands it up. Joe Rogan
doesn’t like that. Rockhold lands a hard kick to the body immediately,
misses a head kick and Weidman dives in and takes him down. Rockhold
grabs right onto another guillotine and takes top position. The buzzer
sounds. Amazing first round. Tough to score because of how Rockhold
finished. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Luke Rockhold.
Round 2: Amazing first round. Tough to score because of how
Rockhold finished. Rockhold had the more dangerous fight-ending moments.
Second round begins with Rockhold blasting Weidman with a huge shot
that rocks him. Weidman covers up and Rockhold charged in for the kill.
Rockhold lands a nice shot in his follow-up attempt but Weidman stays
with it and appears to be recovering. Weidman with a nice body kick now.
Rockhold is definitely fighting like a guy confident he’s going to win.
Weidman still in it, but Rockhold is starting to set a trend that
doesn’t bode well for Weidman if Rockhold can maintain it. We hear “Come
on Chris, he’s open!” from a passionate/desparate Ray Longo in
Weidman’s corner. Accent and all. The fans now chant “Let’s Go Rockhold”
as he continues to put it on Weidman with kicks that would cripple an
elephant. Just as I say that, Weidman lands the best kick of the round,
making Rockhold wince and turn. Rockhold lands a nice punch. Third round
ends. MMANews.com scores the round 10-9 for Luke Rockhold.
Round 3: Great second round with Rockhold in clear control
throughout but Weidman proving he’s still dangerous late. Rockhold comes
out with kicks again in the third. Weidman looks not fresh, but keeps
showing he’s not only not going to be dominated, he’s going to threaten.
Weidman now putting together some more consistent offense for the first
time in a while. Weidman lands a clean punch and gets Rockhold on the
ground. Rockhold works his way back up and now appears to be determined
to change the momentum back in his favor. It’s starting to show now as
he starts to score with shots. Weidman lands a nice body kick that
Rockhold acknowledged facially. Rockhold takes Weidman down off a wild
kick attempt. He’s got oe hook in as Weidman rolls. Rockhold switches to
top position and is immediately in full mount. One minute left in the
round. Rockhold throws down elbows and starts going into beast mode with
punches. The crowd noise picks up as Rockhold’s onslaght does. Herb
Dean is taking a closer look as blood squirts out of Weidman. Rockhold
is literally teeing off non-stop for the entire minute and Herb Dean
just watches it. Weidman didn’t even seem alive when Rockhold got up.
Weidman has trouble getting to his feet. He stumbles back to the fence. MMANews.com scores the round 10-8 for Luke Rockhold.
Round 4: That last sequence was crazy. Too many clean shots
allowed to be landed, but we’ll see if Weidman can come alive again.
Fourth round begins. Weidman lands a nice body kick. Weidman goes for a
takedown. Rockhold takes Weidman down. Rockhold in Weidman’s half guard,
but Weidman’s head and neck are stuck against the cage. Rockhold lands a
shot that opens up Weidman again and Weidman is bleeding Paige VanZant
style as Rockhold continues to Rose Namajunas him. Not quite that
one-sided, but it’s getting close. Rockhold gets mount, pounds away
again, Herb Dean rightfully stops it. Amazing. Amazing.
Luke Rockhold def. Chris Weidman via TKO (ground and pound) at 3:12 of Round 4 to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion.
Notes: Dana White straps the belt on Rockhold. Joe Rogan talks
to him. Rockhold says he can’t even believe this id real. Rogan asks if
it should have been stopped during his barrage in the third. Rockhold
said he was hoping it would be, but didn’t mind doing another round.
Rogan goes over to Weidman. Weidman’s face looks atrocious. They really
should’ve stopped it at any point in the last full minute of that third
round. Weidman says it was Rockhold’s night. He says he still has a
family that loves him and fans that love him. After he’s done talking,
Chris Weidman’s dad grabs the mic and says, “And this is still my boy!”
That was sweet, but man the MMA trolls are going to have a field day
with that.
UFC Undisputed Featherweight Championship
– Jose Aldo (c) vs. Conor McGregor
– Jose Aldo (c) vs. Conor McGregor
Round 1: The first two “holy sh*t I can’t believe this is
happening” fights delivered lots of action, drama and storytelling. Now
it’s time for the real deal. The main event. The one everyone has been
waiting for. To UFC’s credit, they did not stall or do much hype
bullsh*t at all. They went from Rockhold and Weidman inteviews to Conor
McGregor’s entrance in just a few minutes. “Notorious” by Notorious
B.I.G. plays as “The Notorious” Conor McGregor wraps up in the Irish
flag and makes his walk to the Octagon. Can he really get it done
against the best in the world, or is he just really good? We’re about to
find out! McGregor settles in the cage as the camera pans and “Run This
Town” by Jay-Z, Kanye West & Rihanna plays as the only UFC
145-pound champion in history, Jose Aldo, begins his walk to the cage.
The dude looks ready as hell, folks. Bruce Buffer does his thing.
Seconds, people. SECONDS away.
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