UFC 101: Declaration Live Thread: Play-by-Play, Scoring, Discussion
by Matt Bishop on Aug 9, 2009 12:42 AM EDT
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The main card, play-by-play, scoring and discussion is after the jump.
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OFFICIAL RESULTS:
Kurt Pellegrino d. Josh Neer (unanimous decision)
Ricardo Almeida d. Kendall Grove (unanimous decision)
Johny Hendricks d. Amir Sadollah (TKO - Strikes) R1 0:29
Aaron Riley d. Shane Nelson (unanimous decision)
Anderson Silva d. Forrest Griffin (KO - Punch) R1 3:23
BJ Penn d. Kenny Florian (Submission - Rear Naked Choke) R4 3:54
Lightweight bout
Kurt Pellegrino vs. Josh Neer
Round 1 — High kick lands for Neer early. Nice body shot by Pellegrino and a big slam into guard. Neer working some ground and pound and trying to pass but Neer brings him back to guard. Neer looking for an armbar but not even close. Neer locks in an armbar but Pellegrino slams him on his head. Neer being extremely active from the bottom. Pellegrino passes to half-guard. Nice elbow. Very intriguing fight thus far. A big chess match. Pellegrino passes to half-guard as the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Round 2 — Nice leg kick by Neer. Nice right by Pellegrino. They trade. Neer stuffs a takedown. Nice right and combo by Pellegrino. Goes for a single and finishes it. Good elbow by Pellegrino. Neer goes for a triangle but no dice. Neer's guard is excellent here. Neer complaining to the ref. Neer working for a triangle while Pellegrino rains down hammerfists. Neer gives it up. Pellegrino gets his back and then mounts with a minute to go. Neer gives up his back while bucking. Neer trying to turn into him. Twenty seconds left. Neer is bleeding. Neer survives.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino
Round 3 — Pellegrino catches a kick and takes Neer down. Neer controlling well. Neer tries an omaplata but Pellegrino immediately pulls out. Pellegrino is cut now. Both men throwning elbows. Pellegrino staying out of any major danger. Pellegrino steers clear of a triangle attempt. Little under 90 seconds to go. Pellegrino trying to pass. He's in half-guard. Pellegrino mounts with 40 seconds to go. Neer gets out and ends up on top. Pellegrino gets up and drives Neer against the cage. Elbows by Neer. The fight is over.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino (30-27 Pellegrino)
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Pellegrino (30-27 Pellegrino)
Official decision: 30-27x3 for Kurt Pellegrino
Middleweight bout
Kendall Grove vs. Ricardo Almeida
Round 1 — They clinch against the cage. Almeida trying for a takedown. They finally break from the clinch. Big right hand by Almeida. Big kick/knee by Grove. Almeida catches it and goes for a takedown but Grove defends well. Grove goes for a guillotine but gives it up. Almeida can't get him down. Almeida finally gets a trip takedown into full guard with 1:45 to go. Grove pushes him off but Almeida re-enters the guard. Nice elbow by Almeida. Almeida into half-guard. Almeida gets on his back and lands knees to the body. Grove stands up and they clinch against the cage. Almeida picks him up and slams him in the middle of the cage. Into half-guard.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Round 2 — Another right by Almeida and he follows up with a takedown. Into a full-guard. Grove locks in an armbar and it's tight by Almeida defends. Wow. Almeida gets up and dives back into guard. Almeida lands two shots. Grove locks in a body triangle from the bottom. He lets it go. Almeida controlling the action but not doing much from the top. Almeida gets into half-guard and lands some nice shots. Grove rolls but lets Almeida into side but back into half. Almeida laying in some shots but Grove gets up to his feet. They clinch against the cage. Nice knee by Grove. Nice uppercut by Grove and a knee. Nice takedown defense by Grove. Almeida gets a takedown late and time expires.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Almeida
Round 3 — Grove throws a kick and Almeida catches it and takes him down. Grove gets back up and they clinch against the cage. They break. Almeida drops into guard but can't do anything and Grove backs out. Almeida could be tiring. Almeida ducks a hook and clinches, but Grove pushes him against the cage and foot stomps. Good knee by Grove. Almeida drives into Grove and gets a takedown. Full guard. Almeida not doing much. Almeida doing just enough to not have it stood up. Grove rolls for a kimura but it's not happening. 30 seconds left and Grove's corner is yelling at him. Grove pushes him off. Grove is wild and Almeida pushes him into the cage.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Almeida (30-27 Almeida)
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Almeida (30-27 Almeida)
Official decision: 30-27x3 for Ricardo Almeida
Welterweight bout
Amir Sadolloh vs. Johny Hendricks
Round 1 — Hendricks blocks a high kick. Sadollah working kicks early. Hendricks lands some big uppercuts in the clinch and he goes down. Hendricks starts throwing and it's stopped. The official time is 29 seconds.
Lightweight bout
Shane Nelson vs. Aaron Riley
Round 1 — Riley lands a left. They both land at the same time. Riley tags Nelson with a big left. They clinch against the cage. Nelson lands a left. Nelson catches a leg kick but doesn't commit to the takedown. They clinch against the cage. Nelson goes for a punch/kick combo that's mostly blocked. They clinch against the cage with Riley the aggressor. Riley just misses a going-away high kick. Riley catches a middle kick and delivers a high kick. Riley stuffs a takedown. Clinch against the cage again and the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Riley
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Riley
Round 2 — Riley just misses a head kick and Nelson lands a knee. Riley is bullying Nelson against the cage. They break. Good knee to the body by Riley. Nelson is tiring. Clinching again. Riley lands a head kick and a nice knee to the body against the cage and takes him down. Riley in half-guard and eventually into full. Referee breaks them up with 43 seconds left. Nice body kick by Nelson. Riley with a vicious trip takedown as the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Riley
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Riley
Round 3 — Nelson's corner tells him if he wins this round, he wins the fight. They fail to tell him he'll need a 10-7 round to do so. Nelson just falls to the ground in the clinch, very tired. A fight in the crowd gains one of the biggest reactions of the night. Riley in the guard. Good elbow by Riley. Nelson is going to need a miracle with 90 seconds left. Riley systematically destroying Nelson. Some swelling under Nelson's left eye. Riley just battering Nelson.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-8 Riley (30-26 Riley)
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Riley (30-27 Riley)
"If Riley doesn't win this decision I'm going to burn my headset and run naked through the crowd." - Joe Rogan
Official decision: 30-27x3 for Aaron Riley
Light-heavyweight bout
Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin
Round 1 — Standard feeling out process early on. Silva grabs a leg kick and pushes Griffin back. More feeling out. Silva blocks a head kick. Silva pushes forward and cracks Griffin and drops him but Forrest recovers and gets up. Both men going at it. Silva with his hands down taunting Forrest. He cracks Griffin and drops him again while taunting him. He throws a few punches and lets him up. Griffin lands. Silva drops Griffin going away and it's over.
Forrest gets up and runs to the back. It was a falling away right jab that Joe Rogan calls one of the "most embarrassing knockouts in UFC history."
The official time is 3:23.
Lightweight Championship
BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian
Round 1 — Penn drops Florian briefly, might've been a slip as he caught a kick. Clinch against the cage. Penn lands an elbow. They clinch against the cage. They break. Florian high kick is short and blocked. Florian drives Penn into the cage. Florian going for an upper-body takedown but Penn is having none of it. Good leg kick by Florian. Florian shoots a single but can't get it. Florian pushes Penn against the cage and they break. Penn hurts Florian and lands a flying knee and another and the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Penn
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Penn
Round 2 — Florian working leg kicks. Florian drives in again and pushes Penn against the cage looking for a takedown. They break. Florian circling. Florian ducks a punch and grabs and leg and runs Penn into the cage. Working for a single but gives it up quickly. Florian ducks a punch again and goes for a single and again gives it up but keeps Penn against the cage. Penn lands and Florian backs out. Leg kick by Florian. Florian with a leg kick as the round ends.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Florian
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-10
Round 3 — Nice high kick by Florian. Florian again pushes Penn into the cage. Florian drops down for a takedown. He's working for it but gives it up. Florian driving Penn into the cage and really leaning on him. Lots of in-fighting now and they break. Penn lands some nice shots and Florian gets out of there. Florian shoots and single and again drives Penn into the cage. Still holding the leg and gives it up. Penn on the offensive now, and now he relents a bit. Florian again ducks a punch and leans on Penn on the cage . Penn switches and they break again. Florian with two Superman punches and Penn responds.
Matt Bishop scores the round 10-9 Florian
Neil Wagner scores the round 10-9 Penn
Round 4 — Whenever Penn lands, Florian is able to safely navigate out, but Penn is still landing. Florian drives Penn into the cage again. Penn lands two shots and takes Florian down into half-guard. First time on the ground all fight. Florian lands an elbow. Penn respons with one of his own. Penn chipping away with elbows. Penn looking to pass. Florian hanging onto half-guard by a thread. Penn landing some shots. Florian is cut and mounted. He gives Penn his back with 100 seconds left. Back into mount. Nice elbow. Florian tries to get out of the back door but it's shut off. Gives up his back again. Penn locks in the rear-naked choke and it's over.
The official time is 3:54.
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Hey Matt
You picking Florian? You want to do a very small side action bet? Doesn’t have to be money. We can be creative.
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
I’ll be at a sports bar so I won’t be with you guys tonight, but I’ll definitely join the play-by-play blog tomorrow night for WEC.
Word
Tomorrow night will be off the chain as well!
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FYI: No prelim spoilers, please.
Also: the fight between Aaron Riley and Shane Nelson has been bumped to the main card because time ran out for prelims. It is now a swing fight.
Here is another spoiler:
I will cry with tears of joy after seeing Florian the “Master Killer” assume the fetal position.
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
I am now motivated to try and run a 6:22 mile for the first time in years
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
what up!
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by Kelvin Hunt on Aug 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
where is gruel in pells corner?
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I see neer on top throwing lots of elbows
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
neer is trying for that leg lock
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
keith is starting to get on my nerves
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
do you guys think neer is letting batman take him down to hide that tramp stamp tat neer has
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
DAMN MAN!!!!!!!!!!
I meant to pick Pellegrino UD and I picked Neer on accident. Fuck me man.
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
30-27, I think Neer needed to scramble to his feet instead of shooting off thos triangle-, armbar- and omoplata attemtps.
Bloody hell.
Yeah
because something tells me the Pennsylvania judges dont know much about the ground game
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
wow grove has his pic on his banner I’m going to stop there
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Renzo is telling Almeida:
“I was doing this when Kendall was in his fathers nuttsack”
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
surprised that big dog has not gassed yet very impressed
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ok bishop defend yourself why did big dog win rd2?
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
grove had shown far more offence than almedia and more damage
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Big Dog took the last round too, but with a smaller margin. 30-27 overall.
I think Kendall should be given one last fight for the win or get the boot stipulation – preferably at LHW imo, he’s too weak at MW.
Bloody hell.
hendricks has an awsome! Beard love it
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
he only landed one of those shots
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I got that one!
even if it was stopped a tad early.
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unless he continues to get injured
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I felt it was a good stoppage. Sometimes fights are stopped because of the position of the fighter and referee. With the information Big Dan had to work with here, it was a good call.
Sure you think it was
you picked Hendricks. Miragliotta is horrible.
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
looks like randy is taking the seperation well
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
20-18, Nelson has no power or bad intention behind is punches. Riley is winning it on the feet AND on the ground.
He needs to plant his feet the fuck down if he’s to move back and counter, not trip and stumble.
Bloody hell.
to bad it didnt go out for the nelson reily fight
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
forrest entrances never get old
by Erich Vowell on Aug 8, 2009 11:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Since I get this for free I’ve taken to buying beer and snacks for the cost of the PPV in the states =)
Bloody hell.
I picked Griffin because it’s difficult to pick against a guy who beat Shogun and Rampage, but I’m not surprised at all by the result.
not surprised by a backpetealing map that KOs griffin I was surprised that silva finished him so easily
by Erich Vowell on Aug 9, 2009 12:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
zuffa has steped up there ore fight promos
by Erich Vowell on Aug 9, 2009 12:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pre not ore this little keypad is pissing me off and someone just stole kennys hat only in Philly
by Erich Vowell on Aug 9, 2009 12:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
check out dana's lates video blog
some man grooming going on there
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
kennys throwing wild hooks not a good idea
by Erich Vowell on Aug 9, 2009 12:24 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
IM done talking crap now.
The rest of my picks were lackluster anyway
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
I hate how every card goldie has to say somthing has made ufc history it is really irritating
by Erich Vowell on Aug 9, 2009 12:41 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Diego will give Penn a better fight
But I think BJ will take that one. Will be a lot better fight than this one though.
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
my 100 pics were much better! sorry team
hope undercards are better for me!
congrats penn fans! i’m glad it’s over! poor Kenny =(
Dude
Florian took some shots to his left side of the face. He looks like Rocky Dennis
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
Yea
I have to tip my hat to him…even if he is a cry baby.
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Octagon control. He controlled the pace of the fight in those rounds. The fight went where he wanted it to go.
How many strikes did he have?
Do you not count strikes? I know countless failed take down attempts don’t count.
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
Not that many. Florian circled and got out of any possible danger he could be in. Striking is just part of the criteria. Florian was more aggressive and exhibited more Octagon control. Yes, Penn won striking and they tied grappling. Florian held more categories in my mind in those rounds. Nobody was dominant or had a dominant moment.
Hugging someone against the fence and doing pretty much nothing while getting punched
really isn’t controlling
...some call me "el mexicutioner"...
if there is a major positive tonight it was there were lots of rounds so the ring card girls were busy we got to get a nice look at natasha!
by Erich Vowell on Aug 9, 2009 12:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
damn. i had cramer on my parlay. i lost big. well not real big
by bdw on Aug 9, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
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