· UFC 115: Round-By-Round And Post Fight Coverage
Tonight's "UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin" event will be broadcast on pay-per-view from the General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The main event of the evening features a light heavyweight battle between former champions Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and Rich Franklin. In addition to the main event, UFC 115 includes an exciting heavyweightt contest with Pat Barry taking on Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic.
Also scheduled on the card are two interesting welterweight bouts: Martin Kampmann vs. Paulo Thiago and Carlos Condit vs. Rory MacDonald . Also scheduled for the televised portion of the pay-per-view will be a clash of heavyweights when "Big" Ben Rothwell takes on Gilbert Yvel.
The undercard event features popular "The Ultimate Fighter" winner Mac Danzig, facing Matt Wiman, as well as Tyson Griggin taking on Evan Dunham in what is sure to be candidate for a fight-night bonus. Also highlighted on the preliminary card will be David Loiseau, James Wilks, and Ricardo Funch.
Mike Pyle vs. Jesse Lennox (Unaired Prelim)
Official Result - Mike Pyle def. Jesse Lennox via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 4:44 of Round 3
Ricardo Funch vs. Claude Patrick (Unaired Prelim)
Official Result - Claude Patrick def. Funch via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:48 of Round 2
James Wilks vs. Peter Sobotta (Unaired Prelim)
Official Result - James Wilks def. Peter Sobotta via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-28, 30-27)
David Loiseau vs. Mario Miranda (Unaired Prelim)
Official Result - Mario Miranda def. David Loiseau via TKO (Punches) at 4:07 of Round 2
Mac Danzig vs. Matt Wiman (Spike Prelim)
Official Result - Matt Wiman def. Mac Danzig via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:45 of Round 1
Tyson Griffin vs. Evan Dunham (Spike Prelim)
Official Result - Evan Dunham def. Tyson Griffin via Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Carlos Condit vs. Rory MacDonald
Round 1 - MacDonald takes the center of the octagon and catches a kick which he uses to take Condit down. MacDonald takes Condit down hard and lands in full guard. Condit is landing some strikes from the bottom while MacDonald tries to pass, but so far is unable to advance the position. Condit grabs his ankle and uses rubber guard to prevent MacDonald from creating any striking distance. MacDonald backs up and Condit is able to get back to his feet, where they exchange and Condit lands a huge right which knocks MacDonald down. MacDonald quickly counters and rocks Condit, where they clinch and MacDonald gets condit back to guard. Condit again grabs rubber guard, keeping tight control of his opponent. MacDonald backs up to pass and Condit scrambles; they get to their feet. They clinch again and trade knees. The round ends with MacDonald getting another takedown and landing in guard. Likely 10-9 for MacDonald.
Round 2 - Again MacDonald comes forward at the start of the round, but Condit uses kicks to create some distance. MacDonald throws some huge swinging strikes, and each throw a kick which their opponent catches. Condit attempts to pull MacDonald into guard, but MacDonald takes advantage of the position and almost obtains side control. They pop back up and clinch where Condit throws some knees. MacDonald backs Condit up with strikes, but Condit keeps coming forward. MacDonald tries to take Condit down, but he scrambles and almost achieves mount, however MacDonald quickly sweeps into full guard again. Condit grabs his leg to control MacDonald's body again, but MacDonald stands up and pulls out. On their feet, MacDonald lands a combination of strikes but Condit doesn't seem fazed. Condit lands a big knee, but MacDonald seems fine. Condit begins to come forward with his strikes to end the round, but eats a kick and falls to the mat as the bell rings. 10-9 for MacDonald
Round 3 - Condit throws a kick which is caught, and he immediately gets backed up with strikes. MacDonald keeps coming forward with punches and kicks, then tries to take Condit down and is reversed in the scramble. Condit lands in half guard and is actively trying to pass into mount. Condit stands up but immediately drops back into half guard, dropping elbows the whole time. Condit gets the mount, but is caught back in half guard quickly. Condit is really laying the pressure on and has MacDonald bleesing. Condit stands up and drops back into half guard. MacDonald is able to get back up, but Condit has it pressed up against the cage. MacDonald tries for a takedown, but Condit seems much fresher and gets him to the ground against the cage. Condit is throwing elbows; it appears that MacDonald's face is badly swelling around the outside of his right eye. Condit is attacking the spot madly, and tries to pin down MacDonald's right arm with his leg. Condit stands up and is absolutely raining down blows. MacDonald tries to escape but Condit scrambles to retain the position. Condit gets mount again but MacDonald gets butterfly guard. Condit is absolutely pouring down elbows, and then stands up, but doesn't give MacDonald a minute to get up. Back to half guard, Condit is again pouring down elbows. With 9 seconds left, the referee jumps in and stops the fight for Carlos Condit.
Official Result - Carlos Condit def. Rory MacDonald via TKO at 4:53 of Round 3
Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert Yvel
Round 1 - Rothwell comes out explosive just throwing everything he has, but Yvel is able to reverse a bit and back Rothwell up. Yvel grabs for a guillotine but Rothwell is able to get to the ground into side control. Rothwell is trying for the mount, and gets it, but Yvel reverses to being in Rothwell's guard. They get back up, but Rothwell gets him back down into side control quickly. Rothwell is trying to grab a kimura, then uses it to try to pass to mount, but can't get his leg across Yvel's stomach. Rothwell tries to isolate Yvel's arm in a crucifix, but Yvel uses it to reverse. They scramble and Rothwell gets Yvel down against the cage in mount. Rothwell has Yvel mounted and tries to drop elbows, but Yvel is bucking to get him off. Yvel returns to half guard and grabs Rothwell's leg in a leg lock attempt, but Rothwell gets out and isolates Yvel's arm with his legs. He's now got the crucifix, but Yvel almost rolls out of the position. He gets the roll and reverses, uses it to stand up, and lands some huge punches and kicks on Rothwell who is visibly slowing. Yvel is landing huge shots, but Rothwell grabs Yvel's head and they clinch. Yvel is holding him against the cage and lands a big high kick. Close round with big periods of both guys being dominant, Rothwell was winning for most of the round byt Yvel did more damage. 10-9 Rothwell.
Round 2 - Rothwell comes forward and tries to take Yvel down, and gets him against the cage, though Yvel has full guard. Yvel tries to get a triangle, but Rothwell gets into side control in the resulting scramble. Yvel tries to buck out, and gets back to half guard. Rothwell is trying to escape and gets mount. From mount, Rothwell is pinning Yvel's arm and is throwing strikes down, but Yvel is trying to buck. Yvel is able to use the cage to get up, but Rothwell has him pressed up against the cage. Both guys are exhausted. Rothwell gets him down again, and is trying to throw strikes, but from the bottom Yvel uses an Americana to sweep and get to the top. Now Yvel appears to have gotten a second wind and is raining down huge strikes, the ref is standing right over. Yvel is slowing down but still raining down huge blows. Rothwell is trying to come forward and is barely able to get to his knees to get up, and finds a way to pull Yvel back down. Now Rothwell is in Yvel's half guard, but has very little energy. Rothwell gets mount but is literally just sitting on him. Yvel is throwing more strikes from the bottom than Rothwell from mount. 10-9 Yvel for his flurry and damage done.
Round 3 - Yvel dives right at the start of the round to take Rothwell down, but Rothwell reverses and they end up with Rothwell in Yvel's full guard. Now Rothwell has side control. Yvel is trying to keep active from the bottom, but Rothwell is just holding him down and throwing weak and infrequent elbows. Rothwell gets to mount again, but Yvel is easily able to get back to half guard. The ref is calling for them to work, but both men are very tired. Yvel is able to push Rothwell off, but he scrambles back into side control. From there, Rothwell gets Yvel's arm locked up, but isn't executing any submissions, just holding. Rothwell gets Yvel in a crucifix again, and is throwing some strikes, but not too many. Rothwell, still holding side control, not really advancing anything. The last few minutes of the fight were the same thing, just Rothwell sitting on top throwin occasional punches. 10-9 Rothwell, likely for the fight.
Official Result - Ben Rothwell def. Gilbert Yvel via Unanimous Decision (30-27,29-28,29-28)
Paulo Thiago vs. Martin Kampmann
Round 1 - Thiago takes the center of the cage early. Thiago comes in for a punch put eats a strike and backs up. Right now it's a position and footwork show with each fighter looking for an opening. Thiago throws a kick but Kampmann catches it and throws a straight punch. Kampmann lands a shot, and Thiago throws 3 huge strikes that all miss in response. Kampmann throws a knee which Thiago catches, but is unable to get him down and they separate. Kampmann threw a straight right which rocked Thiago, and they go to the ground. Kampmann has Thiago in North/South position, but Thiago is able to reverse, but lands in Kampmann's guillotine. Kampmann rolls into top position but they stand up and Thiago tries to take him down. Kampmann is still holding onto Thiago's neck, and almost has it but Thiago is able to wall walk out of it. They finish the round with Thiago in Kampmann's guillotine, 10-9 Kampmann.
Round 2 - They stand in front of each other with Kampmann throwing a few pinpoint strikes with no power. Kampmann is clearly holding the center of the cage. Thiago tries to come forward, but Kampmann fends him off with a leg kick. Kampmann begins pressing forward again, but neither is throwing many strikes. Thiago misses an overhand strike and Kampmann tries to take him down. They clinch and separate, and Thiago lands some strikes as they come apart. Kampmann lands an uppercut, and Thiago tries to counter but Kampmann gets him to the ground and just about has his back with a single hook in. Kampmann is fighting to retain position and loses his hook but retains his back. Thiago is trying to roll out, but isn't going anywhere. Thiago has a hold of Kampmann's arm, but Kampmann still has his back. The crowd is beginning to get restless. Thiago still has Kampmann's arm for a kimura, but isn't going anywhere with it. Thiago uses the arm to sweep, and now is in side control. Thiago is trying to get to mount, but they scramble up and trade knees to close the round. 10-9 Kampmann.
Round 3 - Coming into the third, Thiago's face is bruised and swollen. Kampmann takes the center of the cage and throws a high kick. They clinch, and fight for the takedown, and Kampmann wins the takedown in Thiago's guard. Up against the cage, Kampmann is throwing some body shots and stands up to try for a better position. He falls back into half guard avoiding upkicks, and ends up in mount trying for an arm triangle. Kampmann goes for the choke and Thiago stands up to shake Kampmann off the front, but he is able to retain control and get back into a top position. They're in North/South but Thiago has a hold of a leg. They stand and he gets North/South again, and Kampmann is trying for an arm choke once again, but doesn't have it connected. Kampmann is standing over Thiago, and they get back up. Thiago throws a huge shot, but unfazed Kampmann takes him back down again back into half guard. Kampmann gets into mount and almost has an arm triangle. From there, Kampmann is trying to advance his arms into a choke, pressing Thiago's shoulder against his neck. With 10 seconds left, Kampmann is squeezing the choke, but can't get it. 10-9 Kampmann.
Official Result - Martin Kampmann def. Paulo Thiago via Unanimous Decision (30-27,30-27,30-27)
Mirko Filipović vs. Patrick Barry
Round 1 - Barry comes in quick and Crocop pushes him back. They clinch and separate a few times. Barry throws a leg kick which lands loudly. Barry throws an overhand right that drops Crocop but Barry lets him up. Barry lands another leg kick. Crocop lands a left, but it doesn't do much damage. Baryr is landing kick after kick to Crocop's right leg. Crocop tries a head kick but misses. Barry switches stances and throws a head kick which misses. Barry hits him solid with a straight right and knocks Crocop down. Crocop's cheek is swelling up badly. Crocop is throwing a strange hooking kick that isn't landing. The commentators are speculating that Crocop has a broken jaw. Crocop throws a leg kick which gets checked. Barry comes forward with a left which misses. They clinch and Crocop almost gets Barry down but Barry pops up and tries a head kick which misses. They hug and smile in the center, clearly enjoying themselves. Barry lands another leg kick to Crocop's right leg. Barry ate some jabs that may have affected him. Barry throws a right head kick to finish the round, 10-9 Barry.
Round 2 - Crocop throws a left high kick early that misses, then throws another. Crocop throws a combination that backs Barry up, but Barry lands another leg kick. Barry comes forward with another overhand right. Barry seems to be slowing down a bit, and Crocop is turning it up. They clinch against the cage, with Crocop controlling the position, throwing hammer fists to Barry's thigh. Crocop throws Barry to the ground but he pops back up. The ref separates them and they meet in the middle again. Crocop lands a left kick to Barry's side. Barry throws a left head kick which Crocop ducks, and in the scramble Crocop grabs a guillotine from North/South. Crocop transitions to top position in Barry's half guard. Barry is holding Crocop close, but Crocop is landing big shots to the body. Crocop obtains mount, and Barry tries to roll out, but Crocop gets his back and is trying for a choke. Crocop is throwing looping shots from the back, and rolls retaining the back. Barry is holding the hands and avoiding danger, but this round was all Crocop. 10-9 Crocop.
Round 3 - Crocop throws a left high kick early which is checked. Crocop comes in with a combo, then lands an axe kick. Barry is not attacking as much at all. Barry comes in for a shot but Crocop gets underhooks and they clinch. They separate, and as Crocop throws a high-kick Barry knocks his legs out with a low kick. Barry lands another leg kick, and they both seem to be slowing down. Barry is clearly slowing down, and Crocop is starting to turn it up again, landing an uppercut. Crocop clinches again against the cage. Crocop is landing some knees against the cage, and Barry is trying to throw close strikes, but Crocop is beginning to throw with more power. The ref separates the fighters and Crocop tees off. Crocop is landing punch after punch, dropping Barry. Crocop takes him to the ground and is turning Barry into a bobblehead with repeated short strikes. Crocop grabs a rear naked choke with 30 seconds left, and quickly squeezes it. Barry taps with 30 seconds left, and CroCop wins by Rear naked Choke.
Official Result - Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic def. Pat Barry via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:30 of Round 3
Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin
Round 1 - Liddell is stalking Franklin early. Both look to be countering. Liddell is throwing some leg kicks, and Franklin is landing overhand lefts, thought they don't have much power yet. They clinch, but Chuck stuffs the takedown attempt and the separate. Liddell is throwing some huge kicks. Both are now swinging wildly, and some shots are landing on both sides. Liddell lands a takedown and ends up in half butterfly guard and tries to transition to mount, but the butterflys are holding. Liddell gets into North/South but Franklin gets to his feet, Liddell is bleeding over his eye. Liddell throws another kick. Franklin lands an effective combo, but Liddell's chin is holding up. Liddell is stalking now, and Franklin lsnda s big kick. Liddell catches Franklin with a punch that rocks him, Franklin counters and Liddell backs up, then Liddell lands a big combo of big power shots that Franklin shakes off. Franklin lands a body kick, but Liddell is still stalking. They clinch against the cage and Franklin catches Liddell with an out of nowhere right hand that puts Liddell out before he hits the ground in under 10 seconds left in the round. Franklin wins by KO, and that's got to be the end of Chuck's career.
Official Result - Rich Franklin def. Chuck Liddell via KO at 4:55 of Round 1
Quick Results
Preliminary card
Mike Pyle def. Jesse Lennox via Submission (Triangle Choke) at 4:44 of Round 3
Claude Patrick def. Funch via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:48 of Round 2
James Wilks def. Peter Sobotta via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-28, 30-27)
Mario Miranda def. David Loiseau via TKO (Punches) at 4:07 of round 2
Preliminary card (Spike TV)
Matt Wiman def. Mac Danzig via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 1:45 of Round 1
Evan Dunham def. Tyson Griffin via Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Main card
Carlos Condit def. Rory MacDonald via TKO at 4:53 of Round 3
Ben Rothwell def. Gilbert Yvel via Unanimous Decision (30-27,29-28,29-28)
Martin Kampmann def. Paulo Thiago via Unanimous Decision (30-27,30-27,30-27)
Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic def. Pat Barry via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:30 of Round 3
Rich Franklin def. Chuck Liddell via KO at 4:55 of Round 1
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