UFC 175 Results: Did Chris Weidman & Ronda Rousey Keep Their Belts?, One Fight Scratched
Welcome to the WrestlingINC.com live, round-by-round results coverage of tonight's UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida event, which emanates live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
We will be providing live, round-by-round coverage of the pay-per-view main card and quick results of the preliminary card.
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PRELIMINARY CARD
Kevin Casey defeated Bubba Bush via TKO (elbows) at 1:01 of round 1
Luke Zachrich defeated Guilherme Vasconcelos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Rob Font defeated George Roop via KO (punch) at 2:19 of round 1
Bruno Santos defeated Chris Camozzi via split-decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Kenny Robertson defeated Ildemar Alcântara via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Urijah Faber defeated Alex Caceres via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:09 of round 3
MAIN CARD
Marcus Brimage vs. Russell Doane
Round 1: They touch gloves to begin the main card. Doane gets the takedown and gets the pass. He goes for the d'arce choke and Brimage tries to escape while on the ground. Doane gets both feet locked around the midsection, but Brimage has avoided the choke from being secured. Brimage gets them to stand with under a minute. They trade offense until the bell.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Doane
Round 2: Brimage using inside leg kicks and a punch sends Doane rolling backwards. Brimage pounces, but Doane gets up after 30 seconds. Doane appears to have hurt his leg during a scramble on the ground and Brimage works on it. Doane get another takedown and has the back of Brimage. They stand with two minutes left in the round. At the center of the Octagon, they trade punches to close the round.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Brimage
Round 3: Brimage appears to have plenty of energy. This round has the two standing and trading shots. Doane's knee is starting to swell. A few front kicks by Doane, but they barely connect. A nice right hand by Doane and a high kick to the head of Brimage follows. They trade offense as the fight ends.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Brimage
Russell Doane defeated Marcus Brimage via split-decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
The UFC announces that tonight's Stefan Struve vs. Matt Mitrione is off. Struve, who was coming back from a lengthy absence due to issues with his health, blacked out backstage. A doctor on scene said Struve will be fine, but the fight is off. For more details, click here.
Uriah Hall vs. Thiago Santos
Round 1: Lots of footwork by Hall and he's the early aggressor. Santos is standing in front of Hall and he isn't backing down. Santos lands several loud kicks and Hall is limping a bit. They both throw wildly with 90 seconds left. Hall with some big head shots and he's standing in front of Santos with his hands down. With 10 seconds to go, Hall misses a spinning kick.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Hall
Round 2: The doctor wants to stop the fight between rounds as it looks like Hall has a broken foot or toe. The corner somehow convinces the doctor Hall is fine and we go into a second round. Hall tries to end this fight with a blitz of offense, but it's not enough. Santos is working on that damaged foot. Hall is switching stances. A big right hand from Hall wobbles Santos, but he barely remains on his feet. Santos attempts a takedown and he fails. Santos throws a head kick and Hall misses a rolling kick as the round ends.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Santos
Round 3: Hall is not showing any pain from the injury to his foot. Hall is picking up the pace. Santos is on the defense, though he checks several of Hall's punches and kicks. With 90 seconds left in the fight, Hall lands some combinations. Hall is kicked in the groin and the fight is paused with a minute left. The referee warns another groin shot will cause a deduction in points. They resume with a minute left and are against the cage. They end on the floor with Hall looking for a kimura and Santos trying to get on top.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Hall
Uriah Hall defeated Thiago Santos via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey vs. Alexis Davis
Round 1: They touch gloves before the bell. They trade a few blows in the Octagon's center. Rousey with a right punch and then a judo throw. Rousey lands around 10 punches to Davis' head on the ground before the referee stops. On replay, it appears Davis was knocked out from one of the final punches.
Ronda Rousey defeated Alexis Davis via KO (strikes) at :16 of round 1 to remain the UFC women's bantamweight champion
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman vs. Lyoto Machida
Round 1: Weidman with three kicks early on. After some feeling out for two minutes, Machida throws a kick and Weidman goes to take the Brazilian down. It doesn't work and Machida is being careful of throwing kicks. Weidman is controlling the inside of the Octagon. Machida with another kick and Weidman catches it.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Weidman
Round 2: Weidman is being the aggressor and remains in the center of the Octagon. Lots of straight punches from Weidman that land on Machida's face. Weidman is keeping his right hand near his face at all times. Weidman with several kicks to Machida's body. With a minute left in the round, Weidman goes for a takedown and they're on the ground. Weidman with some ground and pain as Machida stands.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Weidman
Round 3: Machida is throwing more offense in this round and he's working more. Weidman gets his second takedown of the fight and they're in the guard position. Machida gets up and escapes a possible neck crank. Machida got cut in an exchange and he goes for a takedown. The champion has Machida's back. Weidman slams them back to the ground. Machida stands and throws a head kick to end the round.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Weidman
Round 4: We enter the first championship round. Machida with a few kicks to the body. Machida gets out of a takedown and he throws a left hook that rocks Weidman. Machida gets another head shot and the champ is hurt. Kicks to the body by Machida and Weidman is breathing much heavier in this round. Lots of pressure from Machida as the round ends.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Machida
Round 5: Early inside kick from Machida. The right side of Weidman's body is covered in black-and-blues. Weidman misses a high kick and Machida responds with a punch to the head. Machida stuffs a takedown from Weidman. During a scramble, Weidman hurts Machida. Weidman with a good elbow that makes Machida bleed. Weidman gets his fifth takedown. With 90 seconds left, Weidman gets the back of Machida with leg hooks. He flattens Machida out and lands several punches before Machida gets up. Big right hand by Machida and he has Weidman against the cage. He lands several shots as the bell sounds and we go to the judges.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Weidman
Chris Weidman defeated Lyoto Machida via unanimous decision (49-45, 48-47, 49-46) to remain the UFC middleweight champion
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