UFC Fight Night 17 – Notable Rounds
STEVE BRUNO VS. MATTHEW RIDDLE: Round 2 – Riddle uses an overhand right to secure the clinch and delivers knees to the body before forcing Bruno the mat. He again frees one leg and delivers elbows from half guard. The position worked well in the first round, and he again has success with elbows. Bruno ties up one of Riddle’s arms and has the youngster looking confused. However, Riddle gets to his knees and rains down a series of elbows to the face and side of Bruno’s head. Bruno shows damage from the flurry but again works to tie up Riddle. After rolling to his knees, Bruno nearly escapes, but Riddle takes his back and forces the fight to the mat. Riddle gives up the position for half guard and continues popping Bruno with elbows and punches. One big blow lands with a thud, and Bruno assures the ref he’s OK. Bruno tries to escape again but eats additional shots after leaving himself exposed. As Bruno gets to his feet, Riddle tags him with a knee to the body and locks in a guillotine. However, he eventually takes Bruno’s back, locks in his hooks and then batters him with punches and hammerfists. With 10 seconds to go, Bruno wants to ride out the round, but Riddle punishes him for it with continued blows.
RICH CLEMENTI VS. GLEISON TIBAU: Round 1 – Tibau gets the early takedown and instantly takes Clementi’s back. Clementi gets to his feet and backs out so Tibau loses the positioning. Tibau puts Clementi against the cage as the fighters trade knees to the body. The fighters clinch and hit the mat, but they both scramble to their feet. Clementi goes high with a head kick that misses wide, and Tibau delivers a couple knees to the body and forces Clementi to his back. Tibau instantly frees a leg and works from half guard before trying to take mount. Clementi uses a butterfly guard to defend, but a persistent Tibau eventually takes the dominant position. Clementi tries to buck free and briefly gives up his back, but he rolls back over and secures one of Tibau’s legs. Tibau continues working for better ground position and forces a lull in the action. The crowd becomes restless before Tibau works for the mount. Clementi, though, wraps him in full gaurd and avoids his opponent’s punches from above. After a scramble, though, Tibau gets sidemount, but Clementi gets back to his feet. Tibau clings on from behind and looks to take the fight back down, but Clementi fends it off and dips for single-leg takedown. Tibau slaps on a guillotine choke as he falls to the mat, and it’s deep. Clementi initially refuses to tap, but with no way to escape, he finally relents. Gleison Tibau def. Rich Clementi via submission (guillotine choke) — Round 1, 4:35.
ROB EMERSON VS. KURT PELLEGRINO: Round 1 – Emerson works early jabs as Pellegrino stays defensive. Pellegrino comes forward with a left that connects and is then hit with a right. The fighters trade jabs, and Emerson lands a leg kick. Pellegrino connects on a couple rapid-fire lefts before landing a leg kick of his own. Pellegrino lands a nice left-right combination that staggers Emerson while he tries to throw a leg kick. Back to the center of the cage, Emerson lands a nice leg kick and defends against Pellegrino’s next combination attempt. Emerson wisely keeps his distance, but when Pellegrino shoots, Emerson stuffs it, clinches high and sends Pellegrino to his back. Working from guard, Emerson lands punches from above. Pellegrino ties him up and then backs out and gets back to his feet. Emerson pops him with a right. Back to the center of the cage, Pellegrino spins to avoid leg kick. The fighters trade jabs, and Emerson then shoots. Pellegrino fends it off with a sprawl, and on his third attempt, Emerson finally secures the trip takedown. The round ends before he can do anything with the position.
LUIGIO FIORAVANTI VS. ANTHONY JOHNSON: Round 1 – Fioravanti swings first and misses wildly. After a lull in the action, Johnson lands a solid leg kick. After another lull, Johnson lands another. Both fighters look tentative in the earlty going. Johnson connects on a body kick and another leg kick, and Fioravanti gets through an overhand left. Johnson lands a nice leg kick and follows with a stiff jab. Johnson gets another leg kick. Fioravanti shoots for a single-leg takedown, but Johnson sprawls out of it. Fioravanti keeps him pinned against the fence and then tags Johnson with an accidental knee to the groin. The fight is stopped so Johnson can regain his composure. After a touch of gloves, we’re back underway. Again, the both fighters try to fight from a distance, but both connect on a quick exchange. Back to the center of the cage, Johnson drops Fioravanti to a knee with a quick right. Fioravanti gets back to his feet, but he’s wobbly, and Johnson goes in for the kill. A battering of knees, punches and kicks have Fioravanti on the run, and he then drops to the mat. Johnson unloads a quick barrage of punches until the referee is forced to halt the bout. Anthony Johnson def. Luigi Fioravanti via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 4:39.
DENIS STOJNIC VS. CAIN VELASQUEZ: Round 1 – Velasquez lands some early punches and then counters with a few more. After a clinch, he then lands some knees to the gut. Stojnic charges forward, but Velasquez clinches and works knees to the body. Velasquez looks for the takedown, but with Stojnic fending it off, Velasquez instead throws punches and knees to the head and body. With Stojnic pinned against the cage, Velasquez continues the assault. With more knees and hands to the body, Stojnic circles off and then waves Velasquez in. Not a good idea. Velasquez nails him with more punches to the body. Stojnic finally counters with a couple blows that land, but Velasquez keeps him against the cage and continues working his opponent from all levels. Velasquez now stalks his opponent across the cage and delivers a steady stream of punches and knees. Stojnic swings wildly — and misses wildly — and Velasquez clinches to deliver more punishment. Stojnic can take some punishment, if nothing else. As the round comes to a close, Velasquez continues teeing off at will.
JOE LAUZON VS. JEREMY STEPHENS: Round 2 – Stephens looks for a big kick and punch early but settles for the leg kick. He then unloads looping punches. One connects, but Lauzon forces the fight to the ground with a slick takedown. In Stephens’ half guard, Lauzon is pulled close to his opponent. Lauzon patiently works on the ground before freeing another leg and taking the sidemount position. Stephens initially blocks his attempt to take mount, and the pace slows. The two fighters scramble for position, and after a strong effort, Lauzon finally gets mount. After eating a few blows, Stephens rolls over and gives up his back. Lauzon works for the rear-naked choke before Stephens fights free and takes top position. Lauzon works butterfly guard before eating a few forearm shots. Stephens stands and briedly considers letting his opponent due the same, but Stephens swarms on top of him and briefly takes his back. Lauzon reverses the position but shows a flow of blood coming form head. Lauzon takes mount, secures an arm and grabs an armbar. Stephens rolls, but Lauzon keeps it his left arm locked and finally forces the tapout. Joe Lauzon def. Jeremy Stephens via submission (armbar) — Round 2, 4:43.
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