UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans Results: Jones Topples Evans

UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans

Phillips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia

– Facebook Prelims

Marcus Brimage over Maximo Blanco via split decision

Chris Clements over Keith Wisniewski via split decision

– FX Prelims

Mac Danzig (TUF 6 Winner) over Efrain Escudero (TUF 8 Winner) via unanimous decision

Anthony Njokuani over John Makdessi via unanimous decision

Matt “Immortal” Brown over Stephen Thompson via unanimous decision

Travis Browne over Chad Griggs via submission by arm triangle in Round 1

– Pay-Per-View Main Card

Mark Bocek defeated John Alessio via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28): The story of the fight was Mark Bocek implementing his game plan with superior wrestling and solid ground and pound in the first two rounds. Alessio picked up the pace in the third with some effective punches but Bocek’s grappling was just too much. One judge scored the third round for Alessio.

Eddie Yagin defeated Mark Hominick via split decision (29-28 across the board): First round saw Yagin drop Hominick with a right uppercut and connected with a left hook on the way down and landed some vicious ground and pound that produced a cut on Hominick’s left eye. Hominick got back up and connected with some body shots while Yagin was swinging for the fences. Yagin dropped Hominick in the second round with a right hook and landed some vicious shots to Hominick’s left eye. Hominick got back up and they engaged in the center of the cage where Hominick landed a solid shot to Yagin’s nose which is caused a lot of blood to pour out. It appears he is having a hard time breathing. The third round was the Mark Hominick show as he found his range and picked him apart with his superior striking while using good head movement to avoid Yagin’s wild clothesline haymakers. I scored it for Hominick but it could have gone either way as the second round was the difference-maker.

Michael McDonald defeated Miguel Torres via KO @ 3:18 of the 1st Round: McDonald pushed the pace by overwhelming Torres with strikes until he landed a vicious left hook that knocked the former bantamweight champion out and hit him with three more punches to seal the deal.

– They skipped entrances for the first three fights since there are six fights including a title fight.

Ben Rothwell defeated Brendan Schaub via TKO @ 1:10 of the 1st Round: Schaub went in for the kill right away as both fighters got into a wild firefight with neither man backing down. Rothwell connected with a right hook that knocked Schaub down and out. Post-fight interview Rothwell thanked the fans and said he would be nothing if it wasn’t for them.

Rory MacDonald defeated Che Mills via TKO @ 2:20 of the 2nd round: Rory MacDonald just obliterated Mills with strikes on the ground in the 1st round and Mills ended up with a bloody face and a busted cheekbone. The second round told the same story with MacDonald taking down Mills and taking his back to finish him with some vicious punches. This was hyped as MacDonald’s coming out party and he delivered in spades as Mills never had a chance.

UFC Light Heavyweight Championship: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans:

Round 1: Jones kept Evans at bay by mixing up his strikes and used his reach to his advantage. Evans rocked Jones with a partially blocked right head kick with 17 seconds left in the round and attacked with caution and Jones caught him with a punch to the mouth right when the bell rang.

Round 2: Jones stayed in Evans’ range while they exchanged well-placed strikes. Jones connected with an overhand right and Evans walked away and make an ass wiping gesture. Jones connected with two elbows to the mouth that rocked Evans ad Jones went in for the kill. Evans tied him up against the fence while working body shots. The end of the round saw Evans catch a kick but Jones hits Evans with a left hook right at the bell.

Round 3: Jones did an amazing job of cutting off the cage and connecting with anything he wants while staying in Evans’ range. Evans attempted two takedowns but failed. Jones kept switching his stance throughout the round and is fighting with utter confidence. Jabs and elbows from Jones close out the round. Evans went to his corner taking some deep breaths.

Round 4: Jones lands some elbows to the head as a knot is starting to form over Evans’ right eye. Evans is breathing out of his mouth but connects with a stiff jab but Jones sticks his tongue out at him. Evans shoots for a takedown but Jones stuffs it and they clinch in the center of the cage and Jones connects with some shoulder shots to the jaw of Evans. The round ends with Jones shooting for the takedown. Evans’ walked back to his corner with his head down and dejected.

Round 5: This round was all Jon Jones with repeated jabs. Evans circles on the outside, but can’t find his range. The crowd is not happy with the pace but this is the Jon Jones show at this point. Jones connects with a mixture of jabs and low kicks. They clinch in the center of the cage and Jones hits Evans with more shoulder strikes. Jones sweeps Evans to the floor but Evans gets right back to his feet. Jones pulled guard from the stand up position in the closing seconds of the round but Evans couldn’t do anything with it.

Winner: Jon “Bones” Jones via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)

Post-fight interview: Jones said this was his most satisfying victory. He went on to say he threw a lot of elbows in the fight which you never do to a training partner and felt a lot stronger in his wrestling. Evans said Jones was pretty crafty and creative and he could not get his timing right. He did say he felt that Jones did some things better in practice than he did tonight in the fight.

Fight Stats: Jones landed 114 strikes with 71 of them to the head while Evans landed 48 strikes with 22 of them to the head

Fight of the Night: Eddie Yagin vs. Mark Hominick

Submission of the Night: Travis Browne

Knockout of the Night: Ben Rothwell

$65,000 to each fighter

Dana White confirmed at the UFC 145 Post Fight Press Conference that Dan Henderson will get the next shot at Jon Jones.

Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Preview & Predictions

– Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Preview & Predictions (Column I wrote for gerweck.net)

Many elite fighters have entered Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts in Albuquerque, NM. None of them are more reputable than Rashad Evans, however. That is, until Jon Jones became the pinnacle of the light heavyweight division. Jones’ rise to prosperity and eventual clash with Evans surprised no one. The former champion however paints a different picture of a pact not to fight forged by solidarity and friendship. The idea of them fighting each other was the elephant in the room that no one wanted to bring up. Sometimes a good friend can prove to be your fiercest rival.

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Rapid Rant on Zuffa Sponsoring Jon Jones for UFC 145 Bout

JonesWear — Jon Jones UFC 145 weigh-in shirt

There is nothing wrong with the UFC sponsoring Jon Jones for his upcoming bout with Rashad Evans on Saturday night. After all, their broadcasts are riffed with Tapout, Affliction, Muscle Pharm, Throwdown, and other fighter apparel.

Yes, these companies pay the UFC over $100,000 for the right to sponsor a fighter, but that is the price of doing business with Zuffa. This is their first time sponsoring a fighter, and it won’t be the last. In fact, Jones’ manager said in an interview that if it happens, Alistair Overeem will be wearing UFC gear, presumably in his next fight with Dos Santos.

This shroud of favoritism suggests the company wants Jones to win, and maybe they do, but it wouldn’t be the first time. Remember the last time Evans fought in Atlanta? He ruined a big-money fight between Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin with his sniper-like knockout over the Iceman. I don’t think it is anything personal, though; it’s just the business.

At Boxing events, you never see fans wearing WBC or WBA merchandise. The opposite occurs at UFC events, where that acronym has taken on a life of its own in combat sports. Why shouldn’t Dana White and the company capitalize on fighter apparel sales? It’s their company. It seems unfair, but history dictates that they will do what is best for them, and anyone who signs a contract with them knows this to be true.

UFC on FUEL TV 2: Gustafsson vs. Silva Predictions

The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its first venture into Sweden with an exciting card that will be seen by millions across Europe and maybe two hundred thousand people in the United States. I’m one of the many who doesn’t have Fuel TV so I won’t be able to watch it live. The eyes of the MMA world will be on Alexander Gustafsson, who many expect to emerge as a future challenger for the light heavyweight title and some even feel he is the heir apparent to Jon Jones’ crown.

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Brock Lesnar Reportedly Arrives in Miami and Signs with WWE

In what could be the biggest news story of the year or a major April fools joke, several news sources have reported that Brock Lesnar arrived in Miami earlier today with a fleet of security. The word on the street is he has signed a one year deal with the WWE and will appear at Wrestlemania tomorrow night. Lesnar retired from MMA competition after losing to Alistair Overeem on December 30th at UFC 141. Rumors of his return to the WWE have linked him to having a match down the line with either The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin or The Undertaker.

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Tito Ortiz Confirms Retirement Fight at UFC 148 with Griffin

Tito Ortiz confirmed on his Twitter account that he will step into the cage against Forest Griffin at UFC 148 on Saturday, July 7th from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The two are 1-1 against each other with Ortiz winning a split decision in their first encounter at UFC 59 in 2006 and Griffin taking the second also via split decision at UFC 106 in 2009.

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Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey Preview

Miesha Tate (12-2) vs. Ronda Rousey (4-0)

Meisha Tate will defend the Strikeforce 135 lbs championship against the undefeated Ronda Rousey. Rousey has taken female mixed martial arts by storm with her impressive submission victories and charisma. The war of words has been heated over the past three months as both women do not like each other. This is the 2nd time a female fight will headline a major MMA event.

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UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann Results

Allphones Arena in Sydney Australia Commentators: Kenny Florian and Jon Anik

– Prelim Results

Shawn Jordan over Oli Thompson via TKO in the 2nd Round

Daniel Pineda over Mackens Semerzier vi-a armbar in the 1st Round

T.J. Waldburger over Jake Hecht by armbar in the 1st Round

Andrew Craig over Kyle Noke via unanimous decision

Steven Siler over Cole Miller via unanimous decision

Anthony Perosh def. Nick Penner via TKO in the 1st Round–

James Te Huna over Aaron Rosa via TKO in the 1st Round 1

Main Card

Constantinos Philippou defeated Court McGee via unanimous decision 29-28 across the board: The story of the fight was McGee coundn’t get anything going as Philippou made him uncomfortable and dictated the pace.

– Flyweight Tournament

Demetrious Johnson defeated Ian McCall via majority decision as two judges scored it 29-28 Johnson and one scored it a draw: McCall stormed out of the octagon as the fans chanted bullshit. I scored it 29-28 McCall and Kenny Florian even disagree with the decision. McCall control the fight by utilizing inside trips to secure takedowns. Johnson didn’t score a single takedown. McCall show no sign of first time jitters and displayed a lot charisma. He is going to be a star.

Joseph Benavidez defeated Yasuhiro Urushitani via TKO due to strikes at 0:11 of the 2nd Round: Benavidez came out and immediately dropped Urushitani with an over hand right. He jumped right on him and pounded him until the ref called a halt to the action.

– Main Event

Martin Kampmann defeated Thiago Alves via guillotine choke at 4:12 of the 3rd Round: With the exception of a teep kick that hurt Alves early in the first, Kampmann was dominated for the majority of the fight. He kept getting hit with punch after punch and was taken down a few times even though Alves couldn’t do anything with it. The finish came when Kampmann hooked the guillotine as Alves shot in for the takedown.

UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann Preview & Predictions

At one time, the UFC only had four weight classes under the Zuffa banner. Tonight’s card on FX ushers in an 8^th division as the 125 lb weight class takes center stage. Fans will also be treated to a welterweight slug fest that will set some type of balance to a division in limbo as the next move of Carlos Condit and Georges St. Pierre is unknown.

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UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Results: New Lightweight Champion Crowned

UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson 2/25/12 (Coverage I provided for gerweck.net)

Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan

– Prelim Results

Chris Cariaso defeated Takeya Mizugaki via judges decision. (The crowd heavily booed this decision)

Issei Tamura defeated Tiequan Zhang via knockout at 0:32 of Round 2

Steve Cantwell defeated Riki Fukuda via unanimous decision

Vaughan Lee over Kid Yamamoto via Armbar at 4:29 of the 1st Round (Yamamoto was heartbroken over the loss)

Takanori Gomi defeated TKO due to Strikes at 2:21 of Round 2

– Main Card

Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon

Round 1: Pettis opened up with a kick to the body and lands a three punch combination. Lauzon misses with a left right combo and Pettis replied with a leg kick and left high kick to the head that dropped Lauzon and followed up with three hammer fists for good measure.

Winner: Anthony Pettis via TKO @ 1:21 of Round 1

Bart Palaszewski vs. Hatsu Hioki

Round 1: Hioki drops Palaszewski right away but Palaszewski pops right back up. Hioki controls the stand up for a few seconds until Palaszewski gets it to the ground and sinks in the guillotine choke but Hioki gets his head out. Hioki secures full mount and moves to side control. Hioki gets his back and attacks with an armbar and Palaszewski rolls over and to defend against it. Hioki regains the top position and lands heavy punches to close out the round.

Round 2: Both fighters circling with Hioki control the action while Palaszewski is starting to find his range. Hioki is connecting with double jab and follows up with a right leg kick. Palaszewski gets hit low but fights through it. Then both Palaszewski and Hioki hit each other low but fight through it. Hioki connects with a teep kick and shoot in for the takedown. Hioki gets his back and almost sinks in the choke but the round ends.

Round 3: Hioki clinches Palaszewski against the fence and they trade knees to the body until Hioki trips him for the takedown. Hioki is landing shots in Palaszewski’s half guard and moves to side control. He has Palaszewski’s head trapped and landing shot after shot while Palaszewski lands some knees to the body. Palaszewski gives up his back and Hioki gains over under control and is trying to sneak his arm under the chin. Hioki hammers away at the left side of Palaszewski’s body. Hioki locks him up with a body triangle and attempts a neck crank to end the round.

Winner: Hatsu Hioki via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Yushin “Thunder” Okami vs. Tim Boetsch

Round 1: Okami is dictating the pace with jabs and power punches to the head. Boetsch shoots in for the takedown but Okami shakes it off. Boetsch switches his stance and connects with two body kicks and a right leg kick. Okami circles connects with two straight rights and throws a high kick but Boetsch moves out of the way. The round ends with Okami landing three more straight punches as he moves to the right to avoid a counter. Boetsch’s cheeks are cut up.

Round 2: Okami connects with two jabs and a knee to the body. Okami is completely relaxed while Boetsch can’t find an ounce of comfort. Okami clinches with Boetsch against the fence and throws a few knees and takes him down while Boetsch holds on to the guillotine but Okami gets out and passes the guard and a tired Boetsch who’s nose is bloody. Okami hammers away to the head on side control and transitions to a head and arm triangle but lets go. Okami attempts a straight arm Kimura but abandons it as he gains full mount and connects with lefts and rights to end the round.

Round 3: Okami’s corner told him in between rounds “If you want to finish him, go ahead. I trust you.” Boetsch just came out like an animal and connected with two punches that rocks Okami. Okami is looking to retreat as Boetsch clips him with a left hand, misses a right high kick and drops him with a right hand. He swarms over him and goes for broke with repeated shots until the ref steps in to call it. ONE OF THE BEST COMEBACKS EVER!

Winner: Tim Boetsch: TKO at 0:54 of the 3rd Round

Jake Shields vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama

Round 1: Shields has Akiyama against the fence and works for the takedown but no dice as both men return to the center of the cage. Akiyama seems to have no concern with Shields striking. Akiyama connects with an uppercut but loses his balance and Shields shoots in for the takedown but again, no dice. Both men fighting against the fence trading knees. Shields gets behind Akiyama and works for the takedown for a few seconds and Akiyama spins out of it while losing his mouth piece. Akiyama hits him with a straight punch and shoots in for a front judo trips that brings Shields to the mat. Shields gets right back up and peppers a few jabs to end the round.

Round 2: Shields looks uncomfortable on the feet as Akiyama connects with a right hand and follows up with a spinning back fist. Akiyama shuts down another takedown attempt and is really controlling this fight. Shields connects with a right leg kick but Akiyama is not effected one bit. Akiyama secures another judo trip and controls him for a few seconds and Shields gets back up and controls his back against the fence to end the round.

Round 3: Akiyama missed a high kick and Shields connects with a inside leg kick and body kick. Shields fails at another takedown attempts and throws him against the fence and peppers away at the body of Shields. Shields is landing more punches but they are doing nothing and his nose is busted. Shields finally takes Akiyama down but it lasted for two seconds but he has Akiyama pinned against the fence. Akiyama reverses him against the fence and the ref breaks it up for lack of action to restart the fight. Shields secures the takedown and Akiyama grabs the fence. Shields gets his hooks in and Akiyama grabs the fence again but nothing from the ref. Shields gets the back and hooks in again. and works for the rear naked choke to end the round.

Winner: Jake Shields via unanimous decision 30-27 across the board

Cheick Kongo vs. Mark Hunt

Round 1: Hunt lands a right leg kick but loses his balance and Kongo pins him against the fence. Hunt reverses it and pushes off to get the fight back to the center of the cage. Hunt lands a lead left hook to the and drops Kongo with another left hand but Hunt lets him get back up. Hunt is backing up Kongo lands and an over hand left that rocks Kongo and chases Kongo while landing four precise lefts to the head and follows up with a body shot as Kongo goes down. Lands a couple more punches and the ref stops the bout.

Winner: Mark Hunt via TKO at 2:11 of Round 1

Ryan “Darth” Bader vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson

Bader comes out to “Imperial March” from Empire Strikes Back while Rampage gets the pop of the night by walking out to the PRIDE theme. Remember, Rampage missed weight by weighing in @ 211 lbs and will forfeit 20% of his purse which goes to Bader.

Round 1: Rampage circles to the right and Bader connects with a over hand right and Rampage pushes him against the fence. Rampage pushes him off and Bader misses an over hand right. Bader throws another over hand right and pins Rampage against the fence. Bader is moving very fast in the clinch until Rampage lands an elbow and Bader backs off to the center of the cage. Bader faints a couple a left jabs and shoots for the takedown and misses an uppercut but retains upper body control. Bader lands a knee and Rampage puts his hand down on the mat so Bader can’t use knees. Rampage connects with a right hook to end the round.

Round 2: Bader opens up with some let kicks and body punches and pins him against the fence. Rampage gets double under hooks and Rampage scoops him and and lands a pro wrestling body slam that drops Bader on his left arm in a very awkward way. Bader got up and looked out of it while as Rampage misses a couple of punches. Bader shoots in and takes Rampage down and gains side control and hammers away on him while the fans boo. Rampage slowly crawls up the cage but Bader takes him down and Rampage pulls guard. Rampage gets to his feet and Bader waist locks him, lifts him up high and slams him down for good measure. Connects with some hard shots to the face to end the round.

Round 3: Rampage comes out head hunting and Bader pins him against and lands body shots in the clinch. Bader connects with a left hand as they break. Bader stuffs a takedown attempt from Rampage and Bader shoots in for and secures the takedown and lands in side control. Rampage pulls guard and Bader hammers away. Rampage gets up but gives up his back and Bader hoists him up and puts him down. Rampage pulls guard again and Bader passes and ends up in half guard. Bader landing some hard shots as the Japanese crowd voices their disapproval. Bader attempts a Kimura but the cage is in the way. Bader tries it again but Rampage gets free and pops right up and Bader gets a reverse guillotine choke to end the round.

Winner: Ryan Bader via unanimous decision 30-27 across the board

UFC Lightweight Championship

Frankie “The Answer” Edgar vs. Benson “Smooth” Henderson

Round 1: Henderson throws a right leg kick and Edgar catches it and backs him all the way across the cage while Henderson keeps his balance. Henderson goes for an enziguri and Edgar ducks and backs up. Henderson hits Edgar low and the champ shakes it off. Henderson lands a left hand as Edgar charges in. Edgar shoots in and takes him down but Henderson gets up and attempts a standing Kimura but fails and follows up with a spinning back hand that misses. Henderson goes for a fake low kick and swings for the high kick and misses and Edgar scores a few more punches to end the round.

Round 2: Edgar catches another leg kick and kicks the one leg Henderson is standing on and still can’t buckle him. Edgar connects with a double jab and Henderson counters with a right hook. Edgar is landing more punches but Henderson’s punches are harder. Edgar left eye is swelling up as he lands another left hook and Henderson shoots in but Edgar stuffs the takedown. Henderson is targeting the left eye as Edgar lands a leg kick and one, two combo. Henderson lands another right hand and Edgar shoots in and takes him down but lands in Henderson’s guard. Edgar is landing some hard shots and Henderson connects with a huge up kick that appears to have broken Edgar’s nose. Edgar is rocked and Henderson sinks in the guillotine choke but can’t finish as the round ends.

Round 3: Edgar lands a nice body head four punch combo and lands an over hand right as Henderson attempts to take him down. Henderson lands a knee to the body and Edgar counters with a right hook. Edgar lands a straight hand Henderson takes him down but Edgar pops right up and goes right down again. Edgar pops up again and breaks away. Henderson misses an upward elbow and Frankie lands a one, two punch combo and follows it up with an inside leg kick. Henderson lands two punches and misses a high kick and Edgar takes him down to end the round.

Round 4: Edgar lands an inside leg kick and misses a right high kick. Henderson connects with a double jab and misses a knee. Henderson faints a jab and throws a body kick and catches it low. Frankie catches a breather and the fight resumes and Edgar comes out with a leg kick and a right hand to the head. Edgar with another right hand and Henderson shoots in for the takedown and lands the guillotine and it’s tight. Frankie fights for it and escapes but Henderson again, attempts the standing Kimura on the way up. Edgar catches another leg kick but Henderson lands a knee to the body. Edgar misses a high kick and Henderson lands a kick to the body and takes him down briefly and Edgar catches another kick to the body on the way up and throws a four punch combo that misses to end the round.

Round 5: The crowd is on their feet for the start of the final round. Edgar catches another Henderson leg kick but misses a high kick and Henderson lands a straight right hand. Edgar comes back with a right uppercut and a big left to the head that Henderson shakes off. Edgar takes him down and gets his back but Henderson once again, attempts the standing Kimura and Edgar lets go. Henderson lands a huge right hand and throws a body kick but slips as Frankie catches his leg and Henderson gets away. Henderson lands a hard left hand and Frankie drops Henderson with a right hand and tries to get his back but Henderson gets up. Henderson lands a knee to the body. Edgar shoots for a takedown but Henderson catches in the guillotine choke but Frankie escapes and Henderson hammers away on him to end the round.

I would not want to be a judge in this fight but I have it a close 3 rounds to 2 in favor of Henderson.

Winner and NEW UFC Lightweight Champion: Benson Henderson via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 49-46)

Post Fight Interviews: Frankie Edgar feels he did enough to win the fight because he landed more punches and takedowns but those are the breaks. Joe Rogan asked him he is will move down to 145 lbs and Edgar replied “It’s too soon to make a decision.”

Ben Henderson is the third fighter to hold a WEC and UFC championship

UFC 144 Post Fight Press Conference Notes

Bonuses: $65,000 each

Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson

Submission of the Night: Vaughn Lee

KO of the Night: Anthon Pettis

– Rampage: “I’m not surprised I lost the fight. I injured my knee pretty bad and my doctor told me not to fight” Re-injured knee mid-fight

– Dana White says of Pettis’ title chances: “I think he’s gonna get it”

– Dane White on Tim Boetsch “The way Tim fought in the 3rd round is the way everyone should fight when they are down 2-0

– Ryan Bader admitted he was dazed after being slammed by Rampage

– Mark Hunt asked Dana White if he could fight next Saturday in Australia

– Dana White said he dosen’t want to comment on how close Hatsu Hioki is to a title shot at Jose Aldo

– Rampage said he used the PRIDE music because he wanted to cheer people up and because the Japanese fans are his favorite fans

– Frankie Edgar said he doesn’t want to take anything away from Ben but he feels he did enough to win those rounds

– Frankie Edgar’s response when asked about Pettis getting the next title shot “I’m not trying to shoot anyone out of anything they deserve, but I had to do two immediate rematches, so what’s right?”

– The media keeps asking Frankie Edgar about dropping to 145 lbs and he keeps telling him he is not thinking about that right now

– Tokyo Press asked Dana if Yoshihiro Akiyama will be cut after losing four in a row and Dana said himself, Joe Silva and Lorenzo Fertitta will get together and make a decision.

– Dana White paid Takeya Mizugaki his win bonus after his controversial decision loss to Chris Cariaso