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The event takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York. The main card is broadcast a la carte after the preliminary matches of FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
In the main event, heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) puts his title on the line against challenger Derrick Lewis (21-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC), which is one month of the elimination victory against Alexander Volkov. In the co-feature, former middleweight champion Chris Weidman (14-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) faces Ronaldo Souza (25-6 MMA, 8-3 UFC).
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Records: Daniel Cormier (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC), Derrick Lewis (21-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC)
Division: Heavy weights
Rankings: Cormier No. 1, No. 1 pound for pound; Lewis No. 5
spread: Pay per view
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Round 1 – It's from Lima in the center to start, shooting a few big shots and trying to kick in the legs. Wieczorek moving laterally outside, suspicious of the power of his opponent. Wieczorek feels an opportunity to get inside, move the action forward and push the action on the canvas, falling into the half-guard of his opponent. Wieczorek is working to isolate the left arm, but it's not there. Looking for opportunities, De Lima opposes scanning, turns and hoists for the first time. Wieczorek is active back, turns aside and looks for options. Meanwhile, Lima does not do much high, but certainly maintains a dominant position. The referee Dan Miragliotta calls for action. There is one minute left. Finally, some punches from Lima, but it seems that he is happiest to hold the best place. A few more shots come in the final seconds, and this is the best attack of Lima. MMAjunkie gives it in Lima, 10-9.
Round 2 – Wieczorek moves again laterally to the outside. More aggression from Lima, throwing hands early. A clash started from Lima, and he is looking for withdrawal, but Wieczorek is able to fight and stay up before moving away. Wieczorek moves from one side to the other and Lima catches him with a low kick. Another clean land. A great de Lima right misses, and Wieczorek is able to seize and push the action into the cage. Miragliotta again calls for action, the goal being a bit in the dead end. They turn around briefly and Wieczorek backs off. Low blow to the thigh for De Lima. He throws a right and moves again in melee. It seems that Lima could possibly end up on the feet, but he wants the clinch. Miragliotta separates them and calls for more action. Busiest on the feet for Lima, and he landed with shots up and legs. Wieczorek looks tired. He works to the end, but there is no offense. A burst of Lima to finish the round and MMAjunkie gives him the round 10-9.
Turn 3 – Wieczorek desperately seeking to enter, and Lima requires. With the body wrapped, de Lima is able to muscler Wieczorek on the ground, settling immediately in lateral control. Wieczorek lands a few knees against the body, but Lima opts for a smooth transition. Wieczorek tries to hit the ball, but Lima backs off and gets back on his feet. At the revival, de Lima appeared to launch strikes and Wieczorek fell back on the canvas. Seemed a beautiful voluntary fall. Wieczorek is looking for options in his back, but Lima is heavy at the top. Not a ton of action, and Miragliotta calls for a restart with 90 seconds remaining. Stand-up fast there. Wieczorek will need a miracle, but Lima is able to move inside, wrap the body and trip his opponent to the ground. Installed inside the guard of his opponent, Lima will continue its momentum. Some punches pass, but not much. Bell rings and MMAjunkie gives the round to De Lima, 10-9, and grants him the fight 30-27.
ResultMarcos Rogerio de Lima def. Adam Wieczorek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
picsMarcos Rogerio de Lima def. Adam Wieczorek
Records: Marcos Rogerio de Lima (16-5-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC), Adam Wieczorek (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Heavy weights
spread: UFC fight pass
Arbitrator: Dan Miragliotta
Judge: Dave Tirelly (30-27), Chris Lee (30-27), Sal D'Amato (30-27)
Round 1 – Holobaugh cuts his legs several times from the start. Burgos does his best to check them out, but Holobaugh is very quick and aggressive to open. Burgos now seeks to counter these kicks too, but he continues to cut his leg. Holobaugh also scored a few points early. Burgos also shoots with a sharp blow. Fast pace to start, for sure. The big waves are clean and Burgos hits the ground after touching the chin on the left. Holobaugh rushes to the floor to try to finish the job. Burgos smiles hitting the bridge and seems to be sufficiently recovered. He immediately turns to the arm, and it is tight. Fantastic counter. He sits down and breaks his opponent's grip, forcing the tap. Amazing work.
Result: Shane Burgos def. Kurt Holobaugh via submission (armbar) – Turn 1, 2:11
pics: Shane Burgos vs. Kurt Holobaugh photos
Records: Shane Burgos (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC), Kurt Holobaugh (17-6 MMA, 0-3 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
spread: UFC fight pass
Arbitrator: Yves Lavigne
Round 1 – Vannata loose and calm to start, while Frevola is a little more frantic in his movements. Vannata misses a spinning kick, and Frevola shoots back with a high kick that lands partially and a few low hits, as well. Frevola keeps the pressure high. Vannata returns with a high kick that falls right and sends Frevola crashing to the ground. In one way or another, he instantly recovers and begins to turn around with punches before firing inside. Vannata defends herself well and Frevola has a short waiting period to replace his spokesman. Pace installs a little at reboot. Frevola has recovered well and throws with power and finds the mark. Vannata was still moving, looking for angles. Frevola with a heel kick that touches the chin. The right hand sees Vannata stagger. Vannata recovers and thinks about the withdrawal, but it's not there. Frevola has found his range late and he is leaving. Vannata wants a takedown, but Frevola thwarts and catches the guillotine. It's tight, but Vannata pulls her head furtively. Crazy end of the round. MMAjunkie looks at Frevola after the bad start, 10-9.
Round 2 – Vannata with a swivel kick to the body. Frevola responds by cutting her legs. Vannata with a kick to the face. He attacks all levels with kicks. A right hand of Vannata drops Frevola. In one way or another, he gets back on his feet. Vannata knows that his opponent is injured. He tries to pick his shots. Big shots to the body. Frevola desperate and shoot inside. Vannata extends wells and circles. Another right hand lands clean. Vannata is patient with a wounded enemy. Frevola cleverly tries to keep some space and recover. He is still a little wobbly and the fatigue is obvious. Frevola's face is bruised and bleeding, but he seems to have recovered now. There are less than two minutes left. Frevola throws punches again with full power. Vannata holds the center and fires his balls. Frevola shoots inside, but Vannata spreads easily and returns to his feet. Vannata searches for the guillotine in the last seconds. There is no time before the finish and MMAjunkie gives it to Vannata, 10-9.
Round 3 – The fight is probably in the balance. Frevola looks pretty cool and is busy starting the round. Vannata stays patient, measures distance and looks for opportunities. Vannata takes a kick, but Frevola scores him four painful punches. Vannata does not care and sticks to takedown, but he can not keep fighting there. Three minutes remain. Frevola the busiest man, while Vannata seems to be waiting for the perfect shot. Vannata controlling the center. He digs the body and hits as high. Vannata begins to let him go a little later in the frame. Frevola with a takedown at the right time, but Vannata rolls and immediately gets back on his feet. Less than a minute. The fight is still very close. Frevola lands a big right hand. The fight ends on the feet. To close. MMAjunkie leans towards Frevola, 10-9, in the final, awarding him the fight 29-28.
Result: Matt Frevola vs. Lando Vannata declared a draw for the majority (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
pics: Matt Frevola vs. Lando Vannata in photos
Records: Matt Frevola (6-1-1 MMA, 0-1-1 UFC), Lando Vannata (9-3-2 MMA, 1-3-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
spread: UFC fight pass
Arbitrator: Dan Miragliotta
Judge: Chris Lee (29-28, giving Frevola's laps 1 and 3), Dave Tirelli (28-28, giving Frevola and Vannata's laps 1 and 3 a 10-8 in the second lap), Sal D'Amato
Round 1 – Good cut legs to start. Saunders moves a bit, but stays away from a powerful enemy. Saunders kicks the body. They settle in a Thai medical center and Saunders poses some big knees. However, the good is to land with uppercuts on the inside, as well. Good continues to hit and he touches the chin. Saunders collapse on the web. Good falls with hammer blows, and this fight is over. Brutal work in tight.
Result: Lyman Well def. Ben Saunders via knockout (punched) – 1st day, 1:32
pics: Photos of Ben Saunders vs. Lyman Good
Records: Lyman Good (20-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Ben Saunders (22-11-2 MMA, 8-8 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
spread: FS1
Arbitrator: Herb Dean
Round 1 – Beginning of the patient for both. Both men study at the beginning. Arce unleashes a burst, but he is blocked. A right hand of Moraes drops his opponent. Moraes rushed to the floor to try to finish. Arce seems to have recovered and he will be hustling himself in the back. Moraes posture and dives right. Arce locks in the inverted triangle back, but Moraes clears easily. They rush and start working from melee. Arce's body is wrapped and his foe stumbles, but Moraes immediately gets back to his feet. The mora show a good balance against the cage, but Arce creates options. Incredibly, he jumps out of the cage to climb to the back. Smooth movement. Moraes fighting against the hands. He does a good job and pulls his arm to the side. Arce picks him up and tries to hit him, but it sounds before he's done. MMAjunkie gives first to Arce, 10-9.
Round 2 – Moraes looking to hit and land a clean right hand. Yet, Arce moves forward and wraps the body and causes action on the canvas. Moraes gets up immediately. He puts a big elbow in the interior and Arce is badly cut. Blood flowed from his head and covered the two men. They finally escape and referee Yves Lavigne does not intervene. There is blood on both men when they relocate to the center. Arce smiles a little. The blood came out of his eyes and just rushed to the side of his face. Moraes is the most important man, and it is obvious that his strikes are more powerful, but they are traded on the feet. The blood continues to flow and cover the two men and splashes all the canvas. Moraes lands on the right and drops Arce. Moraes is back at the top and is trying to hit. Arce uses her legs to try to create space. Moraes decides to go back with 30 seconds. They end up on the feet and the cut men will work on Arce. MMAjunkie gives the turn to Moraes, 10-9.
Round 3 – The blood continues to flow on Arce's chest. Just no way to stop him. Still, he seems to be feeling good as he moves out. Moraes is patient on the outside. Big kick is blocked. Arce has a good kick to the body. Arce is doing well, but he is wary of his opponent's power. Arce moves inside but can not hold the body and eat an elbow while Moraes moves away. Kicks at the head of the Moraes also arise partially. Moraes catches a kick and kicks back to his opponent's body. Moraes holds the center, but Arce is not out of the way. Arce lands a right hand. There is one minute left. Arce is the most busy man to shut up. Despite everything, MMAjunkie leans slightly towards Moraes, 10-9, giving him the fight at 29-28.
Result: Sheymon Moraes def. Julio Arce by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-26)
pics: Sheymon Moraes vs. Julio Arce photos
Records: Julio Arce (15-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), Sheymon Moraes (11-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
spread: FS1
Arbitrator: Yves Lavigne
Judge: Derek Cleary (29-28, giving laps 1 and 2 to Moraes), Chris Lee (28-29, giving turns 1 and 3 to Arce),
Round 1 – Modafferi gives a paw to feel the reach. Eubanks takes down a hard leg kick. Eubanks pumping a quick shot, as well. Eubanks sneaks into his right hand. Modafferi moving in a typical way, a little agitated on the outside. Eubanks smoother in the center. Eubanks falls and catches one leg, pushing Modafferi behind his back with relative relative ease. Modafferi works to keep looking for options right away. Eubanks stacked heavy. She grabs her neck to help break the guard, then stands up. She is still unable to stand guard. Modafferi keeps control of the head underneath and gets a few short bends. Eubanks backs off but pushes back quickly. Modafferi tries to climb, but Eubanks does not take long to push it away. Eubanks with several hammer blows from the top. She gets up again and tries to pass her legs but can not. She ends there. MMAjunkie gives the first to Eubanks, 10-9.
Round 2 – Modafferi rushes in and out, doing some strikes along the way. Eubanks fight back and land the most powerful shots. High kick flickers Modafferi. Eubanks sees him and advances, and the punches send his opponent to the ground. Eubanks follows but remains caught in the custody of his opponent and chooses to back off. Modafferi still seems a little wobbly, but Eubanks also looks tired. Modafferi grows inside and keeps the body close to the cage. Modafferi hip throwing. Very slippery. Just under two minutes and Modafferi is at the top. It is a half-guard very high placed. She tries to free her right leg, but Eubanks is recovering well. Eubanks gets a kimura while Modafferi tries to pass. Modafferi keeps his hand tight. Eubanks lets the kimura pass and tries to regain his place, but Modafferi stays on top until the end. Still MMAjunkie gives Eubanks the second, 10-9.
Tower 3 – Modafferi pressing, but the Eubanks seem to have a little more energy at the present time. She skips a shot and pulls a right hand behind. Modafferi pushes forward with punches and touches the chin a little. Modafferi changes level, but Eubanks pushes her away easily. Modafferi keeps up the pace. She is trying to press. The Eubanks come out well and hit the counters hard. Modafferi wants melee, but Eubanks wraps the body and uses a trip to get his own takedown. She lands in Modafferi's half-guard. Modafferi works to keep and research options. Her legs are high, but Eubanks is able to push him away. Modafferi must kneel to try to succeed. She gets up, but Eubanks is in control. Modafferi tries to scramble and do something, but Eubanks is in control. MMAjunkie gives the round to Eubanks, 10-9, and gives him the fight 30-27.
Result: Sijara Eubanks def. Roxanne Modafferi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
to summarize: Sijara Eubanks wins unanimous decision against Roxanne Modafferi
picsRoxanne Modafferi: Sijara Eubanks vs.
Records: Sijara Eubanques (4-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Roxanne Modafferi (22-15 MMA, 1-3 CFU)
Division: Flyweight woman
Rankings: Eubanks No. 3, Modafferi No. 4
spread: FS1
Arbitrator: Keith Peterson
Judge: Dave Tirelli (30-27), Bryan Miner (30-27), Chris Lee (30-27)
Round 1 – Knight does not waste time moving forward, shooting strikes. Rinaldi scores with a beautiful left hand to the chin. High kick lands just above the top. Knight shakes him and advances, and Rinaldi changes level and displays the action on the canvas. Knight gets custody very quickly and tries to work from his back. The butterfly catches briefly. He's trying to take control, but it's not there. Knight crawls on his feet. Knight throws a few elbows but is warned by referee Dan Miragliotta. Rinaldi uses the brief pause and passes for another withdrawal. Knight works with a rubber guard underneath, but Rinaldi spreads his legs after an attempt in the air. Rinaldi is doing well by shooting a few shots here and there, but really holds the best position and does not let himself be in any trouble. Knight is busy with his back by strikes and looking for angles, but he just is not able to get anything. Rinaldi finishes in the lead and MMAjunkie gives him the turn, 10-9.
Round 2 – Rinaldi with a low early shot. He looks very strong and is fine. Knight tries to hit, but Rinaldi advances well and advances with a takedown that sees him pass almost immediately to the lateral control. He turns north-south and traps his head. Think kimura, but Knight transitions. Rinaldi follows and slips to the back, immediately locking himself in a body triangle. Rinaldi controls at the back and has an excellent ability to pass the hooks in the best position available. Knight tries to knock behind his head while defending attempts to choke, but he is absolutely trapped. Rinaldi in total control. Rinaldi continues choking and Knight waves his finger. Still, Rinaldi ends up on the back. MMAjunkie gives it to Rinaldi, 10-8.
Round 3 – Knight is going to need a finish. He is in the center and is trying to strike. Rinaldi shoots, and Knight stuffs him, pushing his opponent and resetting him in the center. Knight slips into the back of his opponent and drags him to the ground. Rinaldi with a smooth sweep of kimura and then starts looking for the finish. Knight passes on his arm to defend himself. Rinaldi must let go but immediately secure his back. The triangle of the body is put back in place. Rinaldi again in control. Rinaldi knocks on the back and looks for an opportunity to lock the throttle. He takes it on the chin, but Knight grimaces and finds a way out. Knight shows his durability, but he needs something special here. Rinaldi has just been overwhelmed by the control of the back. Knight gets up and tries to dive forward to shake his opponent, but Rinaldi remains firm. Less than a minute. Rinaldi will not finish, but he beat a frustrated Knight. MMAjunkie gives Rinaldi the turn, 10-8, and the fight 30-25.
ResultJordan Rinaldi def. Jason Knight by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-25, 30-26)
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Records: Jason Knight (20-6 MMA, 5-6 UFC), Jordan Rinaldi (14-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
spread: FS1
Arbitrator: Dan Miragliotta
Judge: Doug Crosby (30-27), Derek Cleary (30-25, scoring 10-8 in the second and third rounds), Sal D'Amato (30-26, scoring a 10-8 in the second round)
Turn 1 – Adesanya has the center, and he is forced to defend immediately, with Brunson wrapping the body and pushing the action toward the fence. Brunson warned for catching the shorts, and Adesanya dismissed him when referee Herb Dean called the time to give a warning. Adesanya with a clean shot on the restart. Brunson shoots, and Adesanya stretches and is able to turn and turn away. However, Adesanya turns around and Brunson is able to catch him again. Adesanya is still defending herself well and is again able to free herself and resume the lost game. Brunson leaned over to grab the leg, but it's not there. Adesanya sees it and one knee will come soon. Brunson slips a punch and retrieves the bodylock, squeezing Adesanya into the cage. Dean calls for action and Adesanya is able to break free. Brunson pursues and is marked with the knee that you knew coming. Flying knee comes in. Pointing shots. Brunson in trouble in the last seconds. Uppercut lands. The left hand scores, Brunson falls and Dean calls the fight in the final seconds of the first.
ResultIsrael Adesanya def. Derek Brunson via TKO (Strikes) – 1st day, 4:51
to summarize: Israel Adesanya dismisses Derek Brunson for the first round of TKO
pics: Israel Adesanya vs. Derek Brunson photos
Records: Israel Adesanya (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Derek Brunson (18-7 MMA, 9-5 UFC)
Division: Average weight
Rankings: Brunson n ° 10, Adesanya n ° 13
spread: Pay per view
Arbitrator: Herb Dean
Round 1 – Roberson takes center and strikes hard. Marshman moving to his left and trying to bludgeon. Roberson slips a big shot and goes into the clinch. Nothing here. He lands an uppercut when they break. Roberson lands to the left of the chin. Marshman just a step back right now. Roberson strikes his leg. Roberson patient on the outside. He hits the body and slips several Marshman's punches. Roberson is the fastest man. Marshman is tough, though, and he mixes things up and retaliates, even after being rocked. Roberson kicked his legs and slid the counter. Marshman finds a way to enter and he touches the body. Still, the turn ends on the feet and MMAjunkie gives it to Roberson, 10-9.
Round 2 – Roberson always patient while he's attacking. He lands a big left hand. Marshman is undeniably tough, shakes him and moves forward. Roberson free kick blocked. Right left clean land. Roberson lands, but Marshman does not seem affected. A cut opens on the left cheek. Marshman recoiling, but Roberson slipping and attacking. Roberson changes level and advances a fatal blow. Roberson in lateral control. Marshman tries to tie his leg and fight his way, but he is trapped for the moment. Roberson's pace has slowed down and he's just controlling and holding up. He ends there and MMAjunkie gives it to Roberson, 10-9.
Turn 3 – Roberson admits that his main leg annoys him, but he controls the fight for the moment. Roberson is just a quick step, and it keeps him safe. Marshman has blood that accumulates in his mouth and spits it out when he has time. Roberson finally just decided to shoot forward, and again, he goes straight and lands under lateral control. He's looking for a possible attack on his arm, but it's just not there. Nevertheless, he keeps control by performing a few strikes here and there. Marshman defends himself well from his back, but he can not escape. Roberson moves to get in the final seconds. He ends there. MMAjunkie gives the final to Roberson, 10-9, giving him the fight 30-27.
Result: Karl Roberson def. Jack Marshman by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
pics: Karl Roberson against Jack Marshman's photos
Records: Jack Marshman (22-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC), Karl Roberson (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)
Division: Average weight
spread: Pay per view
Arbitrator: Yves Lavigne
Judge: Chris Lee (30-26, giving a 10-8 in the third round), Sal D'Amato (30-26, a 10-8 in the third round), Doug Crosby (30-27)
Round 1 – Branch misses a low kick. Cannonier does not do it. Branch slips immediately under a punch and directs the action towards the canvas. Cannonier turns around and gets up, but Branch brings him back to the ground. Cannonier gets up again. Knees in the interior of Cannonier and Branch recedes. Jabs exchanged. Branch back inside the takedown. Cannonier tries to get up again, but Branch manages to hang a hook and bring his opponent down. Cannonier seems to be complaining that his opponent is grabbing the glove. He works up to his knees and gets up. Branch on the back, but Cannonier is able to turn around and escape. Cannonier did a great job of defense, but he did not really offend. Branch again inside, and it's another takedown. Cannonier immediately gets on his feet. At the end of the round, Cannonier sways. It connects, but quickly plugs in. The round ends in melee and MMAjunkie gives it to Branch, 10-9.
Round 2 – Cannonier with a good kick in the leg. He also fires big punches. A right hand lands clean and returns Branch crush. He covers himself while Cannonier rushes. Big raining punches. Branch trying to recover, but Cannonier does not stop. More punches land, and Keith Peterson interrupts the fight.
Result: Jared Cannonier def. David Branch via TKO (Punch) – Turn 2, 0:29
to summarize: Jared Cannonier TKOs David Branch in the early middleweight
pics: Jared Cannonier vs David Branch photos
Records: David Branch (22-5 MMA, 4-4 CFU), Jared Cannonier (11-4 MMA, 4-4 CFU)
Division: Average weight
Rankings: Branch 8
spread: Pay per view
Arbitrator: Keith Peterson
Round 1 – Weidman remains in range to start, with Souza in the center. Souza strikes the leg in advance. Weidman with a shot, but Quick Souza with a right hand in replay. Brief clash, but Weidman is unable to control while he lowers his head. Weidman works a jab, but Souza seems comfortable in the pocket. A right hand Weidman lands clean. Souza hurts. He is recovering quickly. He also pulls a right hand back. Weidman resets and jabs, but Souza will slide well. Souza strikes the leg again. There are 90 seconds left. Neither one nor the other of the hunters are really looking for a takedown. Both men look good on the feet. Souza with a low down shot. He pulls one knee, but Weidman curls up and opens Souza's nose. Flowing blood. The round ends on the feet and MMAjunkie looks at Weidman, 10-9.
Round 2 – Weidman opens with a good kick to the leg. Weidman with a sharp blow, although Souza manages to counterattack. The heat is rising. The two men sway and Souza hurries to fight. Low hit score. Just above for Souza. Weidman with a blow, but Souza continues to throw his right hand over it, and that's the landing. In the clinch and knees exchanged. Grand right of Weidman. Souza wobbles a little. Weidman tries to rush and misses eating a big knee. Souza is successful with fights, only crosses the blows and throw large right hands. He staggers Weidman briefly. Souza's nose burst and it expired through the mouth. There are two minutes left. Weidman seems to be slowing down maybe just a little bit. Souza the aggressor. He pulls hard but falls backwards when he falls on the shoulder. Weidman moves forward and gets close to the body, placing him against the cage. Weidman puts Souza on one knee, but the Brazilian frees himself and lands almost on a great right as he gets back on his feet. MMAjunkie gives the second to Souza, 10-9.
Round 3 – Probable fight on the line. Souza quickly advances at the start. Weidman with a beautiful right hand and a kick to the body. Souza with a big kick, and he strikes hard. Souza's strike is impressive. He has the volume. Weidman with one knee in the middle. Weidman lands a right hand. Elbow scores. Souza begins to bombard a little. Weidman doubles the jab. Souza kicks in the middle. Come and go on your feet. Souza with the right hand at the temple, and Weidman falls to the ground. He is absent, but referee Dan Miragliotta allows him to continue. Souza does not want to, but he hits him a bit more and it's over. Superb finish.
Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Chris Weidman via TKO (punches) – 3rd day, 2:46
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Records: Ronaldo Souza (26-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC), Chris Weidman (14-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC)
Division: Average weight
Rankings: Weidman n ° 5, Souza n ° 7
spread: Pay per view
Arbitrator: Dan Miragliotta
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