Edgar Garcia Sheldon Westcott Sheldon Westcott vs. Edgar Garcia Michinori Tanaka Joe Soto Joe Soto vs. Michinori Tanaka Joseph Duffy Dustin Poirier Dustin Poirier vs. Joseph Duffy Drew Dober Scott Holtzman Scott Holtzman vs. Drew Dober Nina Ansaroff Justine Kish Justine Kish vs. Nina Ansaroff Alex Morono Kyle Noke Kyle Noke vs. Alex Morono Masanori Kanehara Michael McDonald Michael McDonald vs. Masanori Kanehara Tony Sims Abel Trujillo Abel Trujillo vs. Tony Sims Brian Ortega Diego Brandao Diego Brandao vs. Brian Ortega Albert Tumenov Lorenz Larkin Lorenz Larkin vs. Albert Tumenov Andrei Arlovski Stipe Miocic Stipe Miocic vs. Andrei Arlovski Carlos Condit Robbie Lawler Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit

LAS VEGAS – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC 195 event, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).

The card, which features welterweight champ Robbie Lawler vs. former interim titleholder Carlos Condit, takes place at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.

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Sheldon Westcott vs. Edgar Garcia

Round 1 – Westcott kicks to the body as they circle in the cage. Garcia lands a right hand, and Westcott shoots inside. He wraps the body and slams Garcia to the floor. Garcia turns to his side to try and recover. Westcott laces in several left hands as Garcia turns to his knees. Westcott happily takes the back and looks for the choke. Garcia defends, but Westcott keeps a stream of right hands flowing. Not big shots, but certainly adding up. Garcia on his belly and covering, but Westcott continues with the punches. Referee Chris Tognoni watches closely. He’s asking for Garcia to move. Westcott continues to punch away. He’s heavy on the back. Garcia just can’t get free. Westcott’s punches aren’t massive, but they’re non-stop. Finally, Tognoni has seen enough, as Garcia just can’t get free, and this fight is over.

Result: Sheldon Westcott def. Edgar Garcia via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:12

Recap: Sheldon Westcott pounds out Edgar Garcia with ease in first round

Photos: Sheldon Westcott vs. Edgar Garcia photos

Records: Garcia (14-5 MMA, 0-4 UFC) vs. Westcott (9-3-1 MMA, 1-2 UFC)

Division: Welterweight

Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Referee: Chris Tognoni

Joe Soto vs. Michinori Tanaka

Round 1 – Tanaka takes the center. Soto leaps in but pulls back on a punch. Soto kicks the legs. He’s looking to push forward, but Tanaka evading well to start. Tanaka seems content to time a counter, as he retreats and lets Soto move first. Soto continues with the leg kicks, but Tanaka counters over the top. Soto dives for a takedown but can’t get it. Tanaka with a knee and a right hand that lands flush. Soto continues to kick the leg. Tanaka misses on a big right hand. Another scores. Tanaka looks very comfortable on his feet. He’s moving well, holding his hands down and moving his head. Soto leaps in with a left hand. Tanaka kicks the legs and then scores a takedown of his own. Soto pulls rubber guard and looks to set up a gogo plata. Less than a minute. Referee Mario Yamasaki watches close, and Soto tries to pull down on the head, but he doesn’t get the finish. Soto attacks the arm, but it’s not there, and Tanaka scrambles back to the feet. Close round with the late submissions, but MMAjunkie leans toward Tanaka, 10-9.

Round 2 – Tanaka still moving well and looks to pick up the pace to start the second. Punches and kicks coming in quickly to start. Soto gets the center and stays compact as he looks to defend and answer. Tanaka launching combinations and staying very busy. Soto goes back to the leg and slaps it with a kick. High kick from Soto. Tanaka the busier fighter on the feet. He lands a knee and then fights for a hip toss as Soto moves inside. He gets it, but Soto latches on to aa guillotine as they hit the floor. He’s in guard, and he wants the squeeze. Tanaka gets his head to the canvas and waits patiently. Eventually, Soto, has to let go. Less than two minutes. Tanaka looking to posture and strike. Soto trying to keep busy underneath. He rolls for a leg, and Tanaka has to scramble to stay safe and keep top position. Great grappling sequences. Soto has to settle for guard again. Tanaka with a few nice elbows from the top. Soto punching from his back. Round ends there, and MMAjunkie gives it to Tanaka, 10-9.

Round 3 – Close first round means fight could be on the line. Tanaka again rattling off combinations to start. Soto looking to press. He leaps in with a left hand. Soto firing big shots, but it’s Tanaka with the volume. Still, Soto is finding range, and he’s landing with power. Quick trip takedown from Tanaka, but they pop right back to the feet. Soto walking forward and throwing punches, and he’s asking fro Tanaka to brawl. Tanaka smiles and says to bring it on. High kick from Soto. Two straight punches from Soto. Good work on the feet. Tanaka shoots inside and gets the takedown, but Soto latches on to another guillotine. Tanaka pressing to get his head down as Soto squeezes and arches his back. Somehow, Tanaka waits through it and gets back to his feet. They’re brawling again. Tanaka looks exhausted Soto pushing forward with big punches, and Tanaka bleeding from the nose and mouth. Uppercut for Soto. Left hand. Another left hand. Soto just teeing off. He drives in for a takedown and moves to the back in a scramble. Tanaka rolls to escape, and the bell sounds. Great fight. MMAjunkie sees the final round for Soto, 10-9, but awards the fight to Tanaka, 29-28. Wouldn’t be surprised to see it go either way after that close first.

Result: Michinori Tanaka def. Joe Soto via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Recap: Michinori Tanaka keeps submission-happy Joe Soto from first UFC win

Photos: Michinori Tanaka vs. Joe Soto photos

Records: Soto (15-5 MMA, 0-3 UFC) vs. Tanaka (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC)

Division: Bantamweight

Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Referee: Mario Yamasaki

Judging: Tony Weeks (29-28, giving Tanaka rounds 1 and 2), Adalaide Byrd (28-29, giving Soto rounds 1 and 3), Chris Lee (29-28, giving Tanaka rounds 1 and 2)

Dustin Poirier vs. Joseph Duffy

Round 1 – Poirier with a low kick as he circles on the outside. Duffy fires out a quick jab. Dufy’s hands look quick early, but Poirier tags him with a counter. Poirier pushes inside. Quick elbow and they reset. Good pace to start. Both men look sharp. Poirier kicks the body. Duffy with his hands low. Duffy with a right hand. Poirier with a jab and a right. Duffy scores a big right, and Poirier is hurt. He covers on the cage and tries to recover. Duffy just misses a big high kick, and Poirier comes off the fence. He seems OK for now. Uppercut for Dufy. He looks very relaxed, still handing his hands low. Another right for Duffy. Poirier moves into the Thai clinch and delivers a few big shots before wrapping the body and taking the fight to the floor. Duffy gets to a seated position. Poirier steps over the legs to keep him trapped on the floor. Duffy with a few short right hands from the bottom. Poirier postures and wants the guillotine. He punches instead, and Duffy crawls to his feet. Poirier stays tight to the body and looks for the takedown. Duffy fights it off and pulls free. Poirier bleeding from the nose. Duffy with a nice jab. He’s bleeding a bit, too. Big punches from both to close, and a smile at the bell. Great first round. MMAjunkie leans toward Poirier, 10-9.

Round 2 – Duffy opens with that crisp jab. Poirier circling and looking to counter. Poirier blocks a high kick. He shoots in for the takedown, but Duffy defends and backs up to the cage. Poirier bleeding a bit more from the nose, but he pulls Duffy to the floor. Duffy looks to push down the head and get back to his feet. Poirier not striking a ton but controlling the position. He briefly threatens to take the back, so Duffy settles to the floor to prevent it. Poirier really bleeding, but it’s not impacting his vision. Short shots from Poirier as he controls the position and presses Duffy back to the floor. Duffy active on his back, but he can’t get free. Poirier landing big shots when he can, but it’s really about control. But he is seizing openings when they’re available. Duffy tries to bring the legs high, but it’s not there. Poirier a bloody mess, but he’s winning this round, no question. Final minute. More elbows from Poirier. Duffy with hammerfists from his back. Poirier with more elbows. He’s teeing off. Duffy covered in Poirier’s blood. Big right hands from Poirier to close. MMAjunkie gives it to Poirier, 10-8.

Round 3 – Duffy’s left eye is a mess, but he’s looking to strike to start the third. He’s still dangerous on the feet. Poirier with a low kick. Poirier on the outside. Duffy with a nice shot to the body. Poirier with a left hand and then a drive in for the takedown. It takes some effort, but he gets the action to the ground. Duffy again in a seated position and trying to post. Poirier happy to control the body. Duffy tries desperately to get to his feet, but Poirier steps over and teases the back. Duffy counters and looks to take the right leg, and Poirier has to abandon his attack to defends the hold. He tries to stand and pull free. Eventually, Duffy lets go, and Poirier alertly dives back inside and presses into his opponent’s guard. Less than two minutes, and Duffy is running out of time. He controls the right wrist from his back. Not a lot there, and referee Chris Tognoni calls for a restart. Crowd boos a bit. Duffy has one more chance to end this. Poirier wants a takedown. He can’t get it. Duffy with a big body shot and powerful uppercut. Poirier stunned a bit but gets through it and scores another takedown. Duffy rolls into a triangle in the final seconds. It’s tight, but it’s not there. Bell sounds. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Poirier, 10-9, awarding him the fight 30-26. Great fight.

Result: Dustin Poirier def. Joseph Duffy via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Recap: Dustin Poirier stays strong at 155, dominates Joseph Duffy in bloodbath

Photos: Dustin Poirier vs. Joseph Duffy photos

Records: Duffy (14-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) vs. Poirier (19-4 MMA, 11-3 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Referee: Chris Tognoni

Judging: Patricia Morse Jarman (30-26, giving Poirier a 10-8 in round 3, Junichiro Kamijo (30-27), Glenn Trowbrudge (30-27)

Scott Holtzman vs. Drew Dober

Round 1 – Holtzman takes the center and looks to press, though Dober moving well and looking to counter. Exchange of punches, and Holtzman pushes into the clinch. Holtzman controls from the outside. Dober battles his way off the cage. Holtzman spins off and lands a big elbow before pressing back inside. Clinchwork battle right now. Knees traded inside. Dober able to work off the fence and then score a trip, taking the action to the floor. Holtzman quickly works his way back to the feet. He turns to break the grip, and Dober backs away. Dober just misses a high kick, and they’re immediately back into the clinch. Another bodylock takedown from Dober. Holtzman turns to his knees and gets again to his feet, but Dober keeping tight to the body. Holtzman looking to press, but he eats a counter straight. Final minute. Dober lands a clean hook and has a high kick blocked. Holtzman with a nice left late, but MMAjunkie gives the fight to Dober, 10-9.

Round 2 – Dober gets inside quickly and gets a quick takedown, but Holtzman crawls up and is able to slip to the outside as he presses the action to the cage. Dober spins pff and then backs away. Dober lands a clean right, and Holtzman is hurt. Dober patient as he moves forward. He looks for a takedown, but settles for a few punches as he breaks the clinch. Holtzman just a step behind right now, though he does land a high kick. Two minutes in, and Holtzman scores a takedown. Dober looking to get to his feet, but Holtzman is heavy on top and forces hi opponent to guard. Punches from Holtzman. Dober crawls up, but Holtzman scores with the trip and again gets the action to the floor. Elbow from Holtzman. Dober working hard to get to his feet, but Holtzman ties the legs in a scramble and keeps the action down. Dober gets tot he cage, and works to his feet. Both men bloodied from the strikes. Holtzman pressing in against the fence. Holtzman breaks, and they trade shots on the feet. Back to the clinch, and Holtzman muscles his way into a takedown. Less than a minute. Holtzman with a few punches from the top. Momentum shift in the second, and MMAjunkie gives it to Holtzman, 10-9.

Round 3 – Holtzman stalking from the center, but he walks into a big left hand. He answers back with a right and then the two battle in the clinch. Dober wins the exchange and gets the takedown. Holtzman quickly back to his feet and lands a big back elbow. Dober answers right back with a right hand and then drives in for the takedown. Gritty battle between these two. Half-guard for Holtzman. He works to guard as his sweep attempts from up short. Dober grinding from the top. Two minutes remain. Holtzman tries to power up. He gets to his knees and then his feet, and he pushes Dober away. Holtzman bleeding badly, and referee Herb Dean calls for time. Doctors take a quick look, but we fight on. Holtzman lands a high kick on the restart. He’s walking forward and looking to strike. Dober retreating but firing back. One minute left. Dober works inside for a takedown. Holtzman pops him with a few elbows, but Dober threatens to move to the back. He finally drags it o the floor. Holtzman trying to get u, but it’s not going to matter. Grinding fight. MMAjunkie gives it to Dober, 10-9, awarding him the fight 29-28.

Result: Drew Dober def. Scott Holtzman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Recap: Drew Dober bloodies up Scott Holtzman in unanimous decision upset

Photos: Drew Dober vs. Scott Holtzman photos

Records: Dober (16-7 MMA, 2-3 UFC) vs. Holtzman (8-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Broadcast: FOX Sports 1

Referee: Herb Dean

Judging: Adalaide Byrd (29-28, giving Dober rounds 1 and 3), Tony Weeks (29-28, giving Dober rounds 1 and 3), Sal D’Amato (29-28, giving Dober rounds 1 and 3)

Justine Kish vs. Nina Ansaroff

Round 1 – Kish out quickly and looking to strike, but Ansaroff happy to answer in the pocket. Big flurries from both to start. They move back out to the center and reset. Ansaroff complains of an eye poke. Right eye looks like it’s closing. Replays show Kish clearly reached out with a left hand. Doctor comes out, and Ansaroff really seems to be squinting, but we fight on. Quick exchanges again on the restart. Both women landing. Ansaroff changes levels and looks for the takedown. Kish defends well and works off the cage. Kish the aggressor, but Ansaroff answering well. Kish with a spinning elbow. Big left lands, as well. Ansaroff with an elbow inside. Front kick traded. Kish with a left hand. She seems the more powerful striker. Ansaroff not backing down though. Ansaroff working low kicks. Kish scores with a knee. Kish just wildly moving forward. Ansaroff with some technical counters, but the volume is from her opponent. Kish pushes Ansaroff down but doesn’t follow. Kish continues to press in the final minute. Scrappy stuff from both women. MMAjunkie gives it to Ansaroff 10-9, but it’s close.

Round 2 – Kish still looks to be the aggressor, but she also seems to be fading a bit. Ansaroff very quick in her counters, even if she’s not as powerful. It’s tow different approaches, and it’s back and forth on the feet to start. Ansaroff kicks the legs. Kish with a big right over the top. Her volume has slowed tremendously. Still, she’s throwing big shots. Kish works inside, and she scores a takedown with a head and arm throw. Ansaroff trying to scramble, but Kish settles on top. She looks very heavy on top. She controls the body and looks to posture. She gets in a few right hands. Ansaroff works to her knees and looks to ruse, but Kish controls from the front. Round ends there, and MMAjunkie gives it to Kish, 10-9. Again very close.

Round 3 – Ansaroff seems to have the most energy of the two, and she scores an early takedown. Kish settles into guard. Ansaroff on top, but Kish controlling the wrists and preventing much work. Kish turns for an arm, but Ansaroff pushes that effort aside and scores a right hand. Referee Chris Tognoni watching close, but Ansaroff is staying as busy as she can. Kish scrambles and gets to her feet. Ansaroff lands a right hand and wants to adjust her knee brace, but Kish threatens to strike. Kish gets inside and looks for a takedown. Ansaroff balances on one leg but does eat a right hand as she turns and establishes balance. Ansaroff finally seems a little tired, as well. Kish tries hard for the takedown. She gets it with 90 seconds left. Half-guard for Ansaroff. Kish pushes to mount. Ansaroff turns and exposes her back. Kish goes to work on the choke. Not there, so she punches a bit. Ansaroff finally turns and spins and works herself free, and now she’s on top. Less than 30 seconds. Ansaroff nearly advances to mount to close. Another close round. MMAjunkie gives it to Kish, 10-9, and gives her the fight 29-28. But these could be anywhere.

Result: Justine Kish def. Nina Ansaroff via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Recap: Justine Kish tops Nina Ansaroff for unanimous decision win in UFC debut

Photos: Justine Kish vs. Nina Ansaroff photos

Records: Ansaroff (6-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) vs. Kish (5-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC)

Division: Women’s strawweight

Broadcast: FOX Sports 1

Referee: Chris Tognoni

Judging: Marcos Rosales (29-28, giving Kish rounds 1 and 3), Junichiro Kamijo (30-27), Glenn Trowbridge (30-27)

Kyle Noke vs. Alex Morono

Round 1 – Noke with a few early low kicks. He looks strong early. Morono fires back with a few big spinning strikes that just miss. Noke throwing heavy shots on the feet. Morono with another spinning kick. Noke left scores flush. Morono is hurt, but he backs away and recovers. Morono throwing massive haymakers, but Noke controlling with more technical shots. They move into the clinch. Morono working footstomps on the outside. Noke circles off and pulls away. Noke with a jab, and he slips the big counter. Noke scores again with a big right hand. Morono throwing everything with power. He’s just not really setting anything up. Morono lands with a big right that stuns Noke, but he shakes it off. Big work from both men. One minute left. Noke misses a spinning kick. Good round. MMAjunkie gives it to Noke, 10-9.

Round 2 – Noke again moving forward with nice technique, as Morono looks to answer with more creative shots. Noke is bleeding a bit from the nose. Both men look content to strike. Morono still throwing every shot with bad intentions. Noke with a left and slips on a high kick. Morono rushes as he recovers but can’t quite land flush. Noke pawing at his nose as the bleeding gets worse. Morono pressing, but they move into the clinch, and Noke slips around the back. He’s too high as Morono posts, and Noke slips off. Morono on top. Noke moves up, and Morono takes his back, but Morono is also too high. He falls off, and Noke gets on top. He looks to strike, but Morono turns to attack the right leg. Noke fights it off, and Morono has to settle for guard. Noke striking from the top as time winds down. Round ends there, and MMAjunkie gives it to Noke, 10-9.

Round 3 – Noke opens with kicks. He batters the lead leg a bit. He goes to the body, as well. Morono slowing a little. Noke bouncing on his toes, though he’s still spewing blood. Morono still looking to load up on one big shot. Noke trying to stay busy and keep the offense flowing. Morono with the spinning strike that misses. He’s just not setting it up. Morono with a Superman, but Noke blocks and throws a clean straight. Noke drives in for a takedown, but Morono pushes him aside. Two minutes remaining, and both men digging deep. It’s Noke that lands with the spinning elbow. Morono throws a big right hand. He’s looking for a homerun shot. Noke just the busier man. One minute left. Noke does get the takedown, but Morono starts rattling off elbows from his back. Morono turns and looks for the armbar. He isolates the left arm. Noke turns and gets through it after a few tense moments. Noke finishes on top. Gritty stuff. MMAjunkie gives the round to Noke, 10-9, and awards him the fight 30-27. But Morono was a tough newcomer.

Result: Alex Morono def. Kyle Noke via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Recap: Alex Morono upsets 4-1 favorite Kyle Noke on 11 days’ notice

Photos: Alex Morono vs. Kyle Noke photos

Records: Morono (12-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) vs. Noke (22-8-1 MMA, 6-4 UFC)

Division: Welterweight

Broadcast: FOX Sports 1

Referee: John McCarthy

Judging: Sal D’Amato (29-28, giving Morono rounds 2 and 3), Patricia Morse Jarman (27-30), Chris Lee (29-28, giving Morono rounds 2 and 3)

Michael McDonald vs. Masanori Kanehara

Round 1 – McDonald with an early jab, and he scores with a right hand over the top of Kanehara’s low kick. Kanehara drives in for a takedown. McDonald tries to grab a guillotine as he falls. He’s in full guard, trying for the choke. Kanehara postures and tries to break the closed guard. McDonald still hanging on to the squeeze. He finally has to let go. McDonald breaks the guard. Kanehara steps over one leg. McDonald trying to find a way up. Kanehara slipping in punches to the body. He steps over to full mount. McDonald regains half and again looks for the guillotine. Two minutes left. Kanehara with short elbows from the top, and he pops his head out. Kanehara just controlling from the top. Short punches coming in when he can. McDonald just stuck on his back, and his choke attempts haven’t worked. Big right hand from Kanehara. He’s got McDonald’s left arm trapped behind his back. Kanehara finishes on top, and MMAjunkie gives him the round, 10-9.

Round 2 – Kanehara walks forward and looks to mix it up. McDonald tries to fire in a big right hand. Kanehara pushes inside and scores a quick takedown. McDonald again controls the neck, but Kanehara slips out to side control.McDonald still had his arm around the neck. Kanehara steps over to mount. McDonald trying to recover, but Kanehara works hard to set up the arm-triangle. It’s there, and he dismounts. McDonald in trouble, but he somehow slips out and goes immediately to the back. Incredible escape, and he’s immediately on to the rear-naked choke. It’s in tight, and Kanehara taps. Wow. Just amazing.

Result: Michael McDonald def. Masanori Kanehara via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 2:09

Recap: Michael McDonald gets slick comeback tapout of Masanori Kanehara

Photos: Michael McDonald vs. Masanori Kanehara photos

Records: Kanehara (25-13-5 MMA, 1-2 UFC) vs. McDonald (17-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC)

Division: Bantamweight

Rankings: McDonald No. 8

Broadcast: FOX Sports 1

Referee: Mario Yamasaki

Abel Trujillo vs. Tony Sims

Round 1 – Trujillo gets quickly to the center. Sims moving side to side. Trujillo blasts forward, but Sims slips away. Trujillo looking to throw bombs, but he gets a little off-balance when Sims moves away again. They exchange big punches. Trujillo firing power shots, but Sims moving very well to start. Trujillo misses a big left. Sims slipping and countering right now. Trujillo punches his way into a takedown attempt. Sims sprawls well against the fence and then blocks a big right as he exits. Two minutes left. Sims ducks in on a takedown. Trujillo grabs a guillotine as they fall. He tries to roll out, but Trujillo rolls with it and adjusts. Choke looks tight, and Sims has to tap.

Result: Abel Trujillo def. Tony Sims via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 3:18

Recap: Abel Trujillo gets powerful first-round guillotine tapout of Tony Sims

Photos: Abel Trujillo vs. Tony Sims photos

Records: Sims (12-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) vs. Trujillo (13-7 MMA, 4-3 UFC)

Division: Lightweight

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Herb Dean

Diego Brandao vs. Brian Ortega

Round 1 – Brandao gets the center and slips on a low kick. He crawls back up and looks to strike. Big shots, and then he picks Ortega up and slams him to the floor. Ortega threatens the arm, but Brandao pulls free and returns to his feet. Ortega looks willing to throw, but Brandao looks very dangerous early. They move into the clinch. The action shifts to the floor, and Ortega works guard. Brandao with a few elbows from the top. Eventually, he backs away and brings it back to the feet. Brandao scores a nice right hand as Ortega looks to rush. A left counter scores, as well. Two minutes left. Brandao blocks a high kick and then punches to the body. Brandao patient in his attack. Ortega doesn’t look intimidated on the feet, but he’s taking more than he’s giving. Brandao throws a pari of punches and then finishes with a kick to the legs. Ortega with a nice kick to the body. Ortega with a nice jab. He is finding range. Round ends on the feet. MMAjunkie gives it to Brandao, 10-9.

Round 2 – Brandao again looking to attack. Ortega circling on the outside and looking to counter. Brandao briefly moves to a clinch and then backs away. Ortega with a high kick. Pace is slowing a bit. Ortega getting comfortable on his feet and lands a right hand. Brandao claims a poke, but we fight on.Brandao with a nice combo to the body and head. Ortega is landing more frequently right now. He does walk into a right hand. Brandao’s offense has slowed. His shots are still powerful, but he’s just going to them as often. Brandao does rattle off three quick punches. Final minute. Ortega content on the feet right now. Brandao looking better in the late stages of this frame. Ortega does counter with a clean right. Brandao scampers back to his corner in the end. MMAjunkie leans slightly toward Brandao, 10-9. Close

Round 3 – Brandao picks up the pace to start the third. Ortega answers back. Ortega wants a takedown. Instead, Brandao ends up on top. He stays there briefly before backing away. Ortega wants a guillotine. He misses it, but he keeps the pressure high. Ortega grabs the neck again and rolls to the floor. Not there, but he transitions into a triangle choke. It’s tight. He keeps the squeeze up and adjusts, and Brandao has to tap.

Result: Brian Ortega def. Diego Brandao via submission (triangle choke) – Round 3, 1:37

Recap: Brian Ortega’s sick jiu-jitsu leads to triangle choke of Diego Brandao

Photos: Brian Ortega vs. Diego Brandao photos

Records: Brandao (20-11 MMA, 6-4 UFC) vs. Ortega (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC)

Division: Featherweight

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: John McCarthy

Lorenz Larkin vs. Albert Tumenov

Round 1 – Tumenov in the center. Larkin moving as both men look to strike. Both men moving well to start as they gauge the distance. Larkin kicks the leg, and Tumenov just misses the counter. Larkin throwing the low kick and slipping the counter to start. Larkin moving well. He scores a jab. Tumenov rushes forward with a high kick and punches. He scores a bit, but Larkin escapes off the fence. Larkin continues with the low kick. He fires a kick to the body. Tumenov scores with a right hand. Tumenov kicks the leg. One minute left. Tumenov the one walking forward. He scores with a short left. Larkin’s best weapon has been his low kick. Close round. MMAjunkie leans just slightly toward Tumenov, 10-9.

Round 2 – Quick start again. Tumenov’s left leg reddened from the first round. Larkin sticking with the kicks. Tumenov catches one but can’t hold on. Tumenov catches another low kick and just misses the counter. He’s ready to counter those. Larkin might be ready to go up high. Tumenov still working his hands. Larkin kicks the legs again and then scores with a sneaky right. Tumenov answers to the body. Larkin continues to chop away at the leg. He’s trying to time Tumenov’s advances. Tumenov with two punches to the body. He goes there again. Two minutes left. Tumenov trying to press, and he continues to dig to the body. Larkin moving well against the fence to avoid getting trapped. Good back and forth in the closing minute. Larkin still chopping the legs. Tumenov favors the body. Tumenov nearly catches another low kick. It’s tough going for both men. MMAjunkie leans toward Tumenov again, 10-9.

Round 3 – Tumenov left leg a mess, and he limps out a bit. Still he presses forward. Larkin still sticking with the leg attacks. He’s even throwing some spinning kicks to the leg. Larkin lands a right hand. Tumenov holding the center and trying to let his hands go from there. More leg kicks from Larkin. More spinning low kicks from Larkin. Tumenov still firing to the body. His leg has to be in real pain. Bruising looks awful. Tumenov punching to the body and head. Larkin still moving well and attacking the leg. One minute left. Tumenov looks like he’s trying to pick up the pace. He lands a few short left hands. Larkin drives in for a takedown. Tumenov defends against the fence. Tumenov switches off the cage. They trade punches to close. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Larkin, 10-9, but awards the fight to Tumenov, 29-28. Tough fight to score.

Result: Albert Tumenov def. Lorenz Larkin via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Recap: Albert Tumenov survives Lorenz Larkin’s kicks to take close split call

Photos: Albert Tumenov def. Lorenz Larkin photos

Records: Larkin (16-5 MMA, 3-5 UFC) vs. Tumenov (17-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC)

Division: Welterweight

Rankings: Tumenov honorable mention

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Mario Yamasaki

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Andrei Arlovski vs. Stipe Miocic

Round 1 – Arlovski on the outside to start. They trade a few reaching low kicks. Arlovski goes with a right to the body. Arlovski bouncing light on his feet, but Miocic catches him flush with a right to the ear. Arlovski is hurt. Miocic sees it and rushes forward. Another right hand scores, and Arlovski crashes to the floor. Miocic jumps on top with punches, and that’s it.

Result: Stipe Miocic def. Andrei Arlovski via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 0:54

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Photos:

Records: Arlovski (25-11 MMA, 14-5 UFC) vs. Miocic (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC)

Division: Heavyweight

Rankings: Miocic No. 3, Arlovski No. 4

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: Herb Dean

Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit

Round 1 – Condit bounces on the outside. Lawler moves with him in the center. Condit with a nice kick to the body as they exchange punches. He continues to circles on the outside and lands a nice low kick. Lawler chasing and scores with a few big looping punches. Condit rushes out and lands a right that sees Lawler stumble to the floor, but he gets back up and clinches to slow things down. Condit with two punches that scores from range. He’s dialed in. Lawler still looking to trade bombs, but he’s definitely a little more cautious now. Kicks traded to the body. Condit pressing the action. He’s non-stop movement and offense. Lawler looks a little uncomfortable right now. He’s trying to time Condit’s advances. Condit scores with a right hand. Lawler just can’t get the counters timed yet. Condit with a low kick. Another scores. Condit scoring from range and looking incredibly comfortable. Round ends on the feet, and MMAjunkie gives it to Confdit, 10-9.

Round 2 – Lawler in the center again. Condit circling. Lawler kicks the body. Good pace from both to start the second. Condit still going to all levels, and he kicks the legs. Flurries from Condit at all angles. Lawler looks confident though, and he’s firing back. Condit moving forward, but a big right hand sends him to the floor. Lawler tries to jump on top and finish. Condit recovers and slows things down, and Lawler now in his guard. Lawler backs away, and we reset. Less than two minutes. Condit appears to be OK. He’s moving forward again. Lawler brimming with confidence now. Two punches score. Condit trying to step up the pace. he does score a few straights, as Lawler tries to take one to give one. Late flurry from Condit. MMAjunkie gives it to Lawler, 10-9.

Round 3 – Plenty of energy from both men to start the third. Condit with a low kick as he tries to push the pace. Lawler staying just out of range as he circles on the outside. Condit with a variety of kicks from distance. They get in close and Lawler just misses a few big punches. He keeps pressing forward. High kick. Power hooks. Condit throwing back. Great fight. Condit walks into a stiff right. His chin is incredible. Condit continues to fire non-stop attacks, but he’s not landing much. Condit still the one walking forward, but Lawler is picking his spots and making them count. Lawler catches a low kick, but Condit pulls it free and throws another one. Condit presses forward and lands a knee in the clinch. Lawler battles through it and pushes him away. Right hand for Lawler. Condit’s kicks continue to be his best weapon. But Lawler moving well and firing. Close round. MMAjunkie leans slightly toward Condit, 10-9, based on the volume.

Round 4 – Lawler now in the center and looking to strike. Condit rushes in and eats a right hand. Lawler’s shots are the heavier blows, but Condit keeping his volume high. Condit staying busy with kicks, moving well and just staying active. Lawler seems unfazed, but he’s not landing much. Condit sweeps Lawler to the floor. Lawler pops right back up and lands a nice left hand. Lawler gets Condit to the cage and tees off, but Condit fires back and gets himself safe. Condit again sweeps Lawler to the floor, but he pops right back up. Two minutes remain. Non-stop work from Condit. He kicks the legs. It’s a fantastic volume attack. Cndit misses a leaping knee. Lawler has really slowed. Condit kicks him in the body. One minute left. Condit kicking the legs. Lawler misses a big left. Condit counters, and Lawler wobbles a bit after getting clipped. Condit sees it. He throws everything he can. Lawler fights off the cage, and Condit flurries in the center. Lawler tries to answer with bog shots. Another great round. MMAjunkie gives it to Condit, 10-9.

Round 5 – Lawler stalking. He needs a finish. He’s chasing it to start. Big power cpunhes coming, but Condit slipping them well and answering back. Lawler scores with a left and a right. He’s not going away easy. Condit somehow absorbs them all and comes back with a flurry of shots of his own. Punches and elbows from all angles. Lawler trying to load up. Condit pushing through it and keeping his temp high. Masterpiece from Condit with three minutes remaining. Lawler lands a big left. He’s still dangerous. He gets Condit to the cage, but he can’t keep him there. Condit with incredible combinations. He pops Lawler’s head back. Two minutes left. Lawler needs something special. He does score flush. Another left lands. Confit is hurt. Lawler is pressing. It’s an absolute away. Knee to the body for Lawler. Condit moving well and firing back, Huge hosts from Lawler. Both men swinging. Condit’s face is a bloody mess. He’s dazed and in trouble. Fifty seconds left. Lawler looks up at the screen to check the time. Condit starts to swing back. Thirty seconds. Lawler tired now. He punches himself out and couldn’t finish. All heart from Condit. Big punches until the end for Lawler. My God. What a fight. MMAjunkie gives the round to Lawler, 10-9, but awards the fight to Condit, 48-47. Amazing.

Result: Robbie Lawler def. Carlos Condit via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

Recap: Robbie Lawler takes split decision from Carlos Condit in all-time classic

Photos: Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit photos

Records: Lawler (27-10 MMA, 12-4 UFC) vs. Condit (30-9 MMA, 7-5 UFC)

Division: Welterweight

Rankings: Lawler No. 1, No. 10 pound-for-pound; Condit No. 9

Broadcast: Pay-per-view

Referee: John McCarthy

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