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  • stangejr
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    #46
    June 17, 2011




    To the fighters' delight, Dana White left out the "fighters released" section of his post-UFC 131 analysis. Recently, this is also where we see the asterisks by the fighters sent to Strikeforce. It looks like each of the fighters that suffered a defeat at UFC 131 will again fight in the octagon.
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      #47
      June 18, 2011




      Today, MiddleEasy reporter, Matt Givens got a word with Anthony Johnson on his June 26th bout with Nate the Great.

      "Everyone says this will be the toughest challenge of their career, but this fight truly will be. Nate is a great guy, a guy I would love to train with because I feel his skills and my skills are two totally different aspects to the MMA game. This fight's outcome will all depend on where the fight goes and to whom's strength it will reside in. Of course I will try to implement my gameplan, and I'm sure Nate has a great gameplan as well. It will be a great fight, and I expect to have my hand raised by the end of the night.

      When asked where he feels he resides in the Welterweight division, he had this to say.

      With a win here, I don't see why I shouldn't get the next shot at GSP. I mean, who else is there? Fitch already lost to GSP and is coming off a draw with BJ, it wasn't too long ago when we saw Diego get massacred at Lightweight, and GSP/Silva appears to be a fantasy that will never happen. I honestly think the winner of this fight should get the next title shot.

      Johnson also had something to say on the upcoming Welterweight title fight.

      I sure hope Diaz wins. I mean, I think I have the tools to beat either one, but I believe a fight with Nick would be a lot more entertaining for the fans. GSP has been anything but exciting lately. Atleast if I fight Diaz, the fight will be explosive from start to finish. Against GSP, I will have to be the one that keeps people interested by implementing my pace. Ever since his fight with Dan Hardy, I've lost all interest in St-Pierre.
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        #48
        June 19, 2011




        Very close sources to the UFC have made contact with us with a possible rumor pointing to Royce Gracie's return to MMA. The sources told us there is a possibility that Gracie has been contacted by the UFC to begin contract negotiations to fight in Brazil on the upcoming UFC: Rio card. Although nothing has been confirmed, we can speculate if this is in fact true, who will he been competing against? Senior writer Dan Berglie composed a list of possible contenders he wouldn't be surprised to see Gracie fight.

        Matt Hughes
        With such a one-sided fight the first time, most would say Gracie would be crazy to take this fight, but after Hughes' last performance, Gracie will probably fare much better. Also with the legacy Royce carries, it only makes sense to try to avenge his loss to Hughes while he is still physically able.

        Matt Serra
        Serra has been debating retirement for quite some time now. A last fight against Royce might be the only way the former Welterweight Champion can get his name on the PPV card again.

        Frank Shamrock
        Okay, I admit this is quite a stretch, but think about it. The famous Gracie/Shamrock fued this time resolved in the Gracie-land. Although Shamrock has already retired, it is not uncommon to see retired fighters go back to active competition...Randy? Since Frank is already under contract with Zuffa, it is more possible than...

        Ken Shamrock
        Yes. Yes, Ken is a lot bigger than Royce, but honestly when is the last time we saw Royce compete? We don't know how big he might be. Ken seems like he will do just about anything to prove he can still be a draw, and this may be the easiest way to do it. This will probably be the only situation where Royce would come in as the favorite.

        BJ Penn/Georges St-Pierre
        If this is the case, RIP Gracie. But it isn't completely impossible. At UFC 60, they threw the veteran in with an extremely dangerous #1 Welterweight. I know it seems like a lifetime ago, but Matt Hughes was in his prime. Who knows, the UFC could do it again, although it will no doubt ruin some matchups, and I honestly don't see the UFC scrapping GSP/Diaz as it is probably their next biggest draw.
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          #49
          June 20, 2011




          Do you really think a retirement and a few suspensions could completely remove MMA's trash-talking champion from the scene? Hell no. Last night I ran across this interview Chael did with Cage Potato, where he made his predictions for the upcoming UFC event this Sunday.

          Cage Potato
          Chael, in one sentence, can you give us your predictions for the fights coming up Sunday? I'll name a fight and you tell me the winner.

          Chael Sonnen
          Wait, there are fights this weekend? I better set my DVR! Thanks for reminding me. Is it free?

          Cage Potato
          Uh, yes. It's on Versus.

          Chael Sonnen
          Well I sure hope I have that channel. You know, this mixed martial arts thing is pretty cool. It's the only sport where you can see a fantastic wrestler play patty-cake with a Brazilian breakdancer's face for almost a half hour, then without even changing the channel, the show completely changes to a pornography film with reverse oral sex positions. And the pervert with the beat up face and throbbing erection is declared the winner. Ahem, now these fights?

          Cage Potato
          Umm, Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson vs Nate 'The Great' Marquardt.

          Chael Sonnen
          Well, this one seems interesting. If the one's name is 'The Great', he must be pretty damn good. But the other one probably grew up watching disproportioned bodybuilders with their garbage bag shorts to their nipples on HBO. I think he's ready to rumble. Therefore, I say he rumbles so hard that the statue of 'The Great' crumbles to the ground during the seismic movement.

          Cage Potato
          One sentence please. So you're picking Johnson?

          Chael Sonnen
          Are you deaf? I'm picking the rumbler!

          Cage Potato
          Cheick Kongo vs Pat 'HD' Barry.

          Chael Sonnen
          Well, I don't have an HDTV, so he's just Pat 'SD' Barry, but I see him winning due to the extreme detail he has, where Kongo must be quite blochy. Looks all the same to me though.

          Cage Potato
          Martin Kampmann vs John 'Doomsday' Howard.

          Chael Sonnen
          Wow, Kampmann due to the lamest nickname I've ever heard. Atleast come up with something clever. Hell, it's not even 2012 yet. Doomsday is way to generic, my four year old neighbor could come up with something better than that. Only someone with the last name Nogueira would come up with something so horrible. No, I take that back, they can't even do that, they have to separate each other by the simple worlds Big and Little.

          Cage Potato
          Matt Mitrione vs Christian Morecraft.

          Chael Sonnen
          With the athletic build of Matt Mitrione, and the lack of experience in Morecraft, Mitrione takes this one fairly easily.

          Cage Potato
          Umm, oh.

          Chael Sonnen
          Are you going to eat that hoagie over there?
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            #50
            June 21, 2011




            Around 8:30 this morning, news that Rashad Evans had posted a video regarding his training with some new people and his overall thoughts on Marquardt's camp had leaked onto all MMA News sites. Within the eight minute video, Rashad did spend around 30 seconds talking about Marquardt.

            And Nate. Man, I never thought such a small guy could throw me around so much. Now don't get me wrong, the guys at Jackson's were among the absolute elite, but I like training here. Nate can really push me to my limits.

            Can the much much smaller Nate Marquardt really throw Rashad around like he admits or is this just a statement he threw in there to hype up his new sparring buddy? I guess we'll find out this Sunday.
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              #51
              June 22, 2011




              Ariel Helwani was able to get some information off of Dana White regarding the Royce Gracie return rumors during his live radio show. He asked Dana whether or not the rumor is true and Dana simply stated:

              We have no interest in signing Royce Gracie. We have not contacted him, nor has he contacted us. There will be no return in Rio. The card we have now is final.
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                #52
                June 23, 2011




                Today, UFC.com released updated versions of the upcoming cards. The following has been changed:

                A bout has been added to the UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle card on Versus. Lighweights Paul Taylor and John Makdessi will compete with one another on the preliminary card.

                When the UFC revisits Brazil, Brazilian native, Yves Jabouin will fight Ian Loveland in a preliminary Bantamweight battle.

                As the UFC goes to the swamps of Louisiana for Ultimate Fight Night: Battle on the Bayou, highly touted Welterweight contenders Jake Ellenberger and Jake Shields will fight in the card's main event.

                Two bouts have been added to the UFC 135: Edgar vs Maynard III card. The first is Norifumi 'Kid' Yamamoto vs Damacio Page. Although originally planned for the previous card, the fight has been moved to UFC 135.

                The second is a heavyweight bout between two heavy hitters. 'Big' Ben Rothwell will compete against Mark Hunt.
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                  #53
                  June 24, 2011




                  Nate Marquardt vs Anthony Johnson

                  Randy Couture - Marquardt by decision
                  Tom Acencio - Marquardt by decision
                  Brock Lesnar - Johnson by TKO
                  Rashad Evans - Marquardt by KO
                  Georges St-Pierre - Johnson by decision
                  Jon Fitch - Marquardt by decision
                  Kenny Florian - Marquardt by KO
                  Joe Rogan - Johnson by TKO
                  Nick Diaz - Marquardt by submission
                  Antonio Silva - Marquardt by decision

                  Cheick Kongo vs Pat Barry

                  Randy Couture - Barry by KO
                  Tom Acencio - Kongo by decision
                  Rashad Evans - Barry by decision
                  Jon Fitch - Barry by TKO
                  Joe Rogan - Barry by decision
                  Antonio Silva - Kongo by KO
                  Stefan Struve - Barry by TKO

                  Martin Kampmann vs John Howard

                  Randy Couture - Kampmann by decision
                  Tom Acencio - Howard by KO
                  Rashad Evans - Howard by KO
                  Joe Rogan - Kampmann by TKO

                  Matt Mitrione vs Christian Morecraft

                  Randy Couture - Mitrione by TKO
                  Tom Acencio - Mitrione by TKO
                  Joe Rogan - Mitrione by decision
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                    #54
                    June 25, 2011




                    UFC ON VERSUS 4 PREVIEW

                    Anthony Johnson vs Nate Marquardt

                    Johnson prides himself on being the quicker guy, as well as the better striker. Marquardt has fared well against strikers in the past, which may make this more of a match-up problem for Johnson.

                    Johnson is on quite a roll. He uses his quick hands and feet to disrupt his opponent's gameplan. This poses a big problem for calculated fighters such as Marquardt. Johnson will aim to frustrate Nate and use that to create openings in the striking game.

                    Marquardt cutting to 170 remains an unknown. He was a thick middleweight and an accomplished one, but it would be difficult to pick him in this fight, considering Johnson’s pace and quickness against a potentially weight cut-drained foe.

                    If Marquardt can make the drop without killing his stamina, he can probably outwrestle Johnson in spots, using movement and angles. Johnson's takedown sure isn't shabby though. Don't be surprised to see some shots stuffed, but that's Nate's key to getting the W.

                    Cheick Kongo vs Pat Barry

                    Giving up seven inches in height, Barry has a lot of target in front of him with Kongo, who has etched out a productive mid-level gatekeeper role for himself in the UFC. Whether Kongo decides to strike or find opportunities to take this fight to the ground greatly affects its potential for being a memorable one, as well as his chances to win.

                    Barry’s one of the UFC’s most talented strikers, but forever undersized and with a still green grappling game, he will always be a target for bigger heavyweights, especially the ones with takedown chops. His numbing power and excellent strikes make him a live one as long as he remains standing.

                    Kongo does not necessarily have to sell out to try a takedown, as he has some decent striking skills and the reach and range to force Barry to take some chances. It is likely that Kongo’s best play will be to force clinches, lean on Barry and use knees in close to wear him down and then take it to the mat. In an all-out firefight, one would have to favor Barry on account of his power and athleticism.

                    A 10-year veteran, Kongo should realize where his best chance to win lies, and that is in dragging Barry into a full-on MMA bout, not a kickboxing battle. Kongo is pretty durable himself, as he remains the only man to go the distance with current UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.

                    Martin Kampmann vs John Howard

                    As much as you love him or hate him, Martin Kampmann is no slouch. He's coming off a controversial loss to Diego Sanchez, in which many believe he won. Being matched up against John Howard is definitely not a step down from Sanchez though. He comes in the more technical striker, which he will use to his advantage, starting with the jab. Don't be surprised if Howard opts to stand with Kampmann though.

                    Howard has the better chance of the two to end the fight early. This may change after Kampmann's last fight though. Kampmann learned not to let the fight go to the judges, so he may come into this fight reckless. If so, Howard needs to establish a solid takedown and from there work some ground n pound or find a submission and put the less-physically threatening Kampmann away.

                    Matt Mitrione vs Christian Morecraft

                    Every card needs a good heavyweight tussle or two, and this one should fulfill that role admirably. The talented and compelling Mitrione has shown solid progress since his time on Season 10 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” during which he rankled and chafed as much as he fought. Morecraft, fresh off a momentum-generating win over Sean McCorkle, is a big, rough heavyweight with aggression to burn.

                    Morecraft will definitely want to take this one to the mat against Mitrione, whose smooth striking and athleticism make him a prospect to watch. Essentially, Mitrione may be one win away from being considered a Top 10 UFC heavyweight, which is quite an accomplishment for the man they call “Meathead.”

                    Morecraft went right after McCorkle en route to submission win at UFC Fight Night 24, displaying the kind of aggression one likes to see in heavyweights. Mitrone’s southpaw stance and sharp striking give him his best chance in this matchup; the wild cards are how effective Morecraft can be from top position on the ground and whether or not Mitrione can survive being planted and pounded on his back. Anything can happen with heavyweights, and this is definitely a bout to watch.
                    I used Sherdog's predictions for most of these.
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                      #55
                      June 26, 2011




                      UFC on Versus: Johnson vs Marquardt started off with two lightweight competitors looking to climb the ladder in the extremely deep division. Ultimate Fighter competitor, Michael Johnson was looking for his first UFC win after dropping his first to Jonathan Brookins in December after winning three previously. His opponent, Edward Faaloloto was also coming off a loss in November to Anthony Njokuani in the WEC. Looking to bring pride to his home state of Hawaii, he was looking to get back on a winning pace.

                      The first round began with both fighters circling, tentative to let their hands go. Johnson seemed very figity, while Faaloloto was more calm and fluent in his movements. After a few light attempts for strikes, Johnson exploded for a double, which Faaloloto was able to shake off. Johnson continued to drive though, pressing Faaloloto against the cage and smothering him with short shots till the buzzer rang.

                      Before the second round began, Chris Leben instructed Faaloloto to have confidence in his hands and let them free before Johnson gets loosened up. He followed those instructions, only to get taken down by a nicely timed double, sinking under a wild hook thrown by Faaloloto. Johnson ended up in the guard and worked punches and elbows from there, increasing the pace of the fight. Although the strikes were having trouble finding their way through, you could tell Faaloloto was nearing the end of his gas tank. The round ended with Johnson clearly on top and with possibly a second round for him.

                      Round three was do or die for Faaloloto. He came out and was too afraid of the takedown to fully commit to striking with Johnson, allowing Johnson to outland him 3-1 on the feet and control the distance with his jab. This advantage then carried over to a late round takedown, sealing the round and the fight.
                      . . .
                      Michael Johnson def. Edward Faaloloto
                      Unanimous Decision | 5:00 | Round 3
                      Average
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                        #56
                        June 26, 2011




                        The next fight pits two fighters, both making not only their UFC debuts, but also their debuts at Featherweight. Ricardo Lamas, a half-Cuban, half-Mexican, residing in Chicago was looking to come back from a loss suffered at the hands of Yuri Alcantara back in WEC 51. Previous to that, he was enjoying a 9-1 record. Across from him was the always dangerous Matt Grice. Grice, a former UFC competitor, was cut after a 1-3 stint. He looks to come back with a vengeance in the Featherweight division.

                        The fight started off with the fighters deciding not to touch gloves and to go right to work on each other. While neither one's stand up technique was too impressive, they were still landing shots on one another. Both definitely need to work on their striking defense, as it was clearly lacking for both fighters. Eventually one was going to fall, and that one happened to be Grice. He was clipped with a short right hook that caught him on the temple. Lamas tried to capitalize, but was unable to put him away with strikes. He was however able to secure side control. From side control he slowly worked in a side choke, shifted his hips over Grice and sank it in. It appeared to be tight, but Grice was able to hold on for quite some time until he was completely unconscious.
                        . . .
                        Ricardo Lamas def. Matt Grice
                        Submission | 4:16 | Round 1
                        Decent
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                          June 26, 2011




                          The next fight was between two high ranked Lightweights. Charles Oliveira had a 14-0 record until he suffered his first defeat to Jim Miller in December of 2010. He's looking to go back to him winning ways as well as finishing opponents. He has only went the full 15 minutes once in his fifteen fight career. It will be no easy task though, as he fights another tough opponent in Nik Lentz. Lentz has not lost since March of 2007, where the fight had to be stopped due to a cut he suffered in the fight. He currently holds a record of 21-3-2, with his last win over Waylon Lowe in March of this year. He's looking to make this number 22.

                          Both fighters are pretty well-rounded, and it was quite apparent in the first round. Both fighters wanted to go out and display all the aspects of their game. The began with some strikes, but it soon turned to a clinch game, in which Lentz surprisingly was able to control for the most part. From there, Lentz tried for a trip, but it was reversed by Oliveira, and Oliveira landed in Lentz's guard. This is where the round ended.

                          The second round seemed pretty similar to the first with the exception that the clinch game was utilized more. This time the control shifted back and forth. With seconds left in the round, Lentz got a hold of Oliveira's head and dropped for a guillotine, but it was too late.

                          The third round saw Oliveira shoot for a takedown almost immediately. Although it was originally stuffed, Oliveira was able to pull guard from it. Lentz seemed noticeably slower in the final round. Lentz fought off submission attempt after submission attempt for nearly half the round without being able to implement much offense at all, if any. Eventually, Oliveira was able to hit a switch and get into Lent's mount. From here he tried to work some ground n pound, but it was dealt with comfortably, and Lentz gave up his back. Oliveira tried to sink in the choke with only a few seconds left, but he was unable to. The judges read their cards. 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27 for the winner, Charles Oliveira.
                          . . .
                          Charles Oliveira def. Nik Lentz
                          Unanimous Decision | 5:00 | Round 3
                          Decent
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                            June 26, 2011




                            Next up, Pittsburgh's own Charlie Brenneman went toe to toe with the Canadian spoiler, TJ Grant. Brenneman is coming off a win over Amilcar Alves, with a loss coming before that. He has an impressive 13-2 record, so he is by no means a pushover. His opponent, TJ Grant is no joke either. He is the middle of a back-and-forth situation where he is 3-3 in his last 6. He lost his last fight to Ricardo Almeda, but don't count this kid out. He'll always find a way to win.

                            The first round started unexpectedly, as TJ ran in only to shoot to pull guard, which Brenneman allowed. TJ must've been relying on his 12 submission victories to carry him here. Charlie was able to control his hips though, which limited TJ's attack. From here, Charlie threw some punches and elbows, keeping TJ on his back. The buzzer rang and it was a clear round for Brenneman.

                            Round two was just as unexpected, as after TJ's strategy failed once, he went right back to it. This time he was able to defend Charlie's attack from the bottom a little better, but his submission attempts were still defended well. Charlie was able to do minimal damage in the round, but it was another one for him.

                            The last round was a little different, but not much. This time TJ elected to stand and trade with the wrestler, but that didn't last long as Brenneman was able to secure a takedown in the beginning of the round. Charlie worked his ground n pound, but it was mostly defended with Grant's gloves. TJ attempted a few more submission attempts, but eventually conceded defeat.
                            . . .
                            Charlie Brenneman def. TJ Grant
                            Unanimous Decision | 5:00 | Round 3
                            Average
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                              June 26, 2011




                              The next fight pitted two Welterweights against one another. Former TUF competitor, "The Raging Bull" Rich Attonito fought another former TUF competitor in Matt "The Immortal" Brown. Attonito has been getting some heat lately for his inability to put on entertaining fights. There is no doubt he was looking to finish Brown in this fight. Before losing his last fight, he had a four fight win streak going, which he is looking to continue. His opponent, Matt Brown has his back against the ropes in this fight. Suprisingly he hasn't been cut already after dropping his last three and holding one of the worst records in the UFC (11-10).

                              The fight started with Rich pushing the pace and establishing the striking advantage early. Matt Brown is not the best counter-puncher and Rich knew this, therefore he was able to strike first without worrying too much about a counter-punch. Matt didn't allow to Rich control the striking by too far of a margin though. He was able to keep himself composed and land shots on Rich. As the round reached the final 30 seconds, Brown attempted a quick takedown to steal the round, but Attonito saw it coming and was able to hand a hard knee to the sternum of Brown and make him stumble back. Clearly rocked, Brown ended the round on the bottom of a 10-9 round.

                              It looked like Brown was still hurt from round one. He came out and looked a little sluggish as Attonito tore him up on the feet. Eventually Attonito landed a solid body kick that put Brown down. From here Attonito worked his ground n pound to minimal success with very few shots actually getting through and landing cleanly. Unable to pass, Rich finished the round on top of a very hurt Brown. After the round, the doctor came over to ask him if he thought he could continue, and he said he was okay, so the fight was continued.

                              At the start of the third, it was clear to everyone, Brown had a giant bullseye on his rib area. Attonito allowed Brown to clinch, where he tried desperately to target Brown's body. Brown stayed close though and worked for the plum. He was able to get and as soon as space was opened up, Attonito landed a brutal uppercut to the sternum that dropped Brown before he could even get a knee off. Rich jumped on his fallen foe who had his legs up and in perfect position for a triangle. As Attonito worked to finish the fight, a clearly handicap Brown wrapped his legs around his opponent's neck and slapped on the triangle. Attonito sat back to avoid getting sucked in, but Brown cleverly switched to an armbar and got the tap for the potential upset of the year!

                              Attonito immediately left the octagon after his loss, leaving Brown by himself to get his hand raised. When Rogan asked who Matt Brown wanted next, he called out Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos, a Strikeforce fighter. Who knows what will happen. Although he broke his losing streak, he was anything but impressive in this fight, he may want to step down to lighter competition.
                              . . .
                              Matt Brown def. Rich Attonito
                              Submission | 2:48 | Round 3
                              Great
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                                June 26, 2011




                                The next fight on Facebook consisted of UFC vet Joe Lauzon and the Brit Curt Warburton. Joe has been finding mixed success lately, losing his last fight to the ultra-competitive George Sotiropoulos. He has the name to spare a few losses and not worry about losing his spot on the roster, but dropping two in a row can't help him in any way. His opponent, Curt Warburton, is 1-1 in the UFC, winning his last fight against Polish competitor Maciej Jewtuszko. He also holds a win over Ross Pierson. A win here makes him a legitimate UFC fighter, while a loss could send him packing.

                                The first round of this fight may have been the most boring round of the entire card. Joe came out of the gate and got taken down unexpectadly before a single punch was thrown. From here, absolutely nothing happened. After a minute or so, referee Jean Ammasinger stood the fighters up, only for Lauzon to be taken down again. From here, another minute of laying happened, making the referee stand them up yet again. The some circling occured, where both fighters were too afraid to engage. Finally Lauzon was able to land a few shots before stuffing the last takedown attempt when the round came to an end.

                                The second round began like the first with Warburton shooting for a takedown and achieving it. To no one's surprise, he did nothing with the takedown and it became quite clear he was just looking for the easy decision win. Ref Jean Ammasinger gave him a verbal warning for stalling and stood the fighters back up. Finally both fighters did some striking, this time Curt getting the slight edge. Although minimal damage was done, atleast the fighters put out an effort for the fans.

                                In the third round there was alot of circling before any action actually started. Eventually some gloves were thrown, but neither one connected flush. After a few failed striking attempts, Lauzon shot in for a takedown. Warburton saw it and was able to avoid it and end up on top in the sprawl position. From here he was able to control Lauzon and land a few shots as the round entered it's final minute. When the final buzzer sounded, the entire Consol Arena flooded with boos. Joe Lauzon did not look happy.
                                . . .
                                Curt Warburton def. Joe Lauzon
                                Unanimous Decision | 5:00 | Round 3
                                Poor
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