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This week's UFC Fight Night event took place at the Adelaide Entertainment Center in Adelaide, Australia.
Featuring some of the top fighters in the UFC, UFC Fight Night 142: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa had the main event with Australia's very own Tai Tuivasa taking on the number 7 ranked UFC Heavyweight and former Heavyweight Champion, Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos had an inconsistent record of 3 wins and 2 losses in his last three fights coming into this bout, while Tuivasa is yet to be defeated in his entire professional career.
In the co-main event of the night, 'Shogun' Mauricio Rua took on Tyson Pedro in a fight where Pedro looked to overcome the legend that his opponent was.
Lower down the card, Mark Hunt took on Justin Willis. While Willis is yet to be defeated since he made a bad start in his debut with a record of 7-1, Mark Hunt has not had the best luck in the UFC of late. His defeat to Aleksei Oleinik in UFC inaugural fight in Russia set him back a good deal, something he will be looking to make up for.
In this article, we will be taking a look at all the results from the main card of the night. Before getting into the main card, however, let's take a look at what happened in the Preliminary Card and Early Preliminary Card from the night at UFC Adelaide.
UFC Fight Night - Early Preliminary Results:
Damir Ismagulov defeated Alex Gorgees via Unanimous Decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)
Christos Giagos defeated Mizuto Hirota via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-28)
UFC Fight Night - Preliminary Results:
Kai Kara-France defeated Elias Garcia via Unanimous Decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26)
Keita Nakamura defeated Salim Touahri via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
Wilson Reis defeated Ben Nguyen via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Alexey Kunchenko def. Yushin Okami via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
UFC Fight Night Main Card Results:
Without any further ado, let's get into the results from the Main Card Results from UFC Fight Night 142.
#1. Jim Crute vs. Paul Craig:
Round 1: The two fighters started off in a hostile manner, with Craig denying Crute's high-five to begin. Craig hit a high-kick, before taking down Crute and looking to get past the guard. Crute tried to get a hook and switch, but Craig's height came into play, and Crute was unable to take advantage.
Crute finally got to the top, but Craig seemed to have no problem holding Crute off, making him stand up instead. Crute went for a long left hook, but Craig evaded and dropped to the ground looking for the Triangle. Crute defended and went to the mount.
Instead, Crute managed to get to the top and got an Arm Triangle locked in. Craig had his arm pinned to the side of his head, alleviating the pressure somewhat, and allowing him to get out of the lock. Crute went and hit a big shot to the head of Craig before getting to his feet.
Craig went for another takedown, but Crute again managed to get the more advantageous top position and grounded and pounded Craig off a side half-mount.
Round 2: Paul Craig got Crute down yet again and dragged him along the ground, working him, making him expend all of his energy to stay alive.
Crute managed to get up, but Craig stayed on the legs of Crute. Crute rested his back against the Octagon and tried to survive the round, but Craig stayed on him. Crute tried to attack Craig's arm and then rolled him over and stood up.
It was Crute who got the takedown next and got on top of him. Crute finished the round looking for a submission but missing out on the opportunity.
Round 3: Craig looked way more tired heading into the third round and looked sheepish, while Crute got on top of him trying to work on the hand. Craig tried to keep his quarter guard on, but Crute wrenched on Craig's head, with what looked like a slow squeeze. Crute seemed too high to do his damage, and got on top and hit him with good shots.
Crute hit Craig across the head and continued to hit him with short blows. The blows continued to rain down on Craig, and Crute got a dominant mount with a ground and pound. He then locked in the Kimura on Craig and Craig tapped out with 10 seconds to go.
Results: Jim Crute defeated Paul Craig via Submission (Kimura, 3rd Round, 4 minutes and 51 seconds)
#2 Suman Mokhtarian vs. Sodiq Yusuff:
Round 1: Suman Mokhtarian started the fight by stopping Yusuff's rush and pinning him to the cage. Both fighters went for knees, looking to impress in their Octagon debuts.
Yusuff went for the stiff shots to the head of his opponent and looked to take him out early on. Mokhtarian put his fists up protecting his face, while Yusuff rained down blows on him, leaving him looking a little helpless.
A right hook knocked away a hand and a left jab caught him on the face and referee stopped it. A controversial end to the fight indeed!
Mokhtarian did not look like he was done.
Sodiq Yusuff was extremely successful in his first outing, and his record went to 8-1.
Yusuff in the post-fight interview revealed that his big brother had passed away a week before, but he locked it down and got the win. He dedicated the fight to him.
Results: Sodiq Yusuff defeated Suman Mokhtarian via TKO (1st Round, 2 minutes and 14 seconds)
#3 Jake Matthews vs. Tony Martin:
Round 1: Both Matthews and Martin had a lot to prove when they faced each other. They tested each other out slowly, before Matthews went for a couple of rushes, while Martin tried to hold him off.
They exchanged a couple of stiff blows, as both looked for single legs, but then started swinging hard. Matthews seemed like he had nothing to lose as he hit Martin with an explosive right that knocked down Martin.
Martin scrambled and got the Guillotine locked in on Matthews while he recovered.
Martin stayed on top but Matthews got the reversal and battered Martin as the round came to an end.
Round 2: The second round started off more measured and calm. Both fighters were going for it, and they seemed to be more tentative. Martin focused on the lead leg of Matthews and looked to batter him down.
Matthews looked for a few big shots, but Martin seemed ready for whatever was thrown at him. Martin took a knee but hit Matthews with a short right hand.
Round 3: Martin dropped Matthews and tried to take the back of Matthews. He instead went for the Anaconda and that was it. Matthews was out like a light and the referee had to stop the fight.
Results: Tony Martin defeated Jake Matthews via Submission (Anaconda, 3rd Round, 1 minute and 19 seconds)
#4 Mark Hunt vs. Justin Willis:
Round 1: Mark Hunt and Justin Willis squared off in a fight, where both men looked to pick up a win. With Willis the favourire, Hunt's kicks from the very beginning seemed to be hurting his opponent.
Willis hit Hunt with some big blows as well, shaking him, but the 1st round was actually them testing each other out continuously.
Hunt continued to hit Willis with kick after kick, looking to open him up for a big shot. He went in, but Willis avoided. The round ended with neither fighter having quite the advantage.
Round 2: Hunt continued but seemed like he was more reluctant due to a shin injury. He followed up Willis, and kept looking for a sight of the finish. He aimed and fired at Willis, but Willis was quicker on his feet.
A patient performance by both fighters saw Willis get in more jabs than his opponent.
Round 3: Hunt seemed to be struggling a bit with his footwork ever since being opened up. He tried to plod on towards Willis, but did not seem convincing. Hunt looked off-balance while Willis kept knocking at him with jabs.
Hunt kept walking towards Willis while being battered down by his opponent. There was desperation in the end, as Hunt did not get the shot that he was looking for, and was instead hit by Willis.
Results: Justin Willis defeated Mark Hunt via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
#5 'Shogun' Mauricio Rua vs. Tyson Pedro:
Round 1: The fight seemed to start slow, but in the second minute, things exploded as Pedro came out firing at Shogun. Shogun stumbled and it was almost over immediately, with the two fighters scrambling on their feet for the advantage.
Pedro seemed to be ready to do damage, but soon enough it was his eyebrow which was damaged by a big fist from Shogun. The UFC fight changed on its head as Shogun was badly hurt by Pedro.
Pedro followed up and went for shot after shot. He backed him up against the cage after a huge knee and hit him with a high kick. While Pedro was bleeding, it was he who had looked better for the first four minutes.
Shogun took Pedro down, but they immediately got up again. Pedro went for the Kimura but could not get it.
Round 2: Shogun started the second round better, and closed the distance with a body lock. With both fighters on the ground, Pedro continued to look for a Kimura Lock.
The fight was fought mostly on the ground, and Shogun continued to chip away at him.
Round 3: Shogun dropped Pedro after what looked like a knee or ankle injury, and Shogun went in for the finish. After a ground and pound, it was over.
Results: 'Shogun' Mauricio Rua defeated Tyson Pedro via TKO (3rd Round, 43 seconds)
#6 Junior Dos Santos vs. Tai Tuivasa
Round 1: Tai Tuivasa certainly held nothing back with his entrance, making it an entertaining treat for everyone present. He looked confident and ready for his opponent, former Heavyweight Champion, Dos Santos.
Tuivasa came out throwing shots, with two big rushes backing his opponent up to the Octagon.
Both fighters were testing each other out, with JDS throwing crazy kicks. JDS extended himself, and Tuivasa lost his footing himself, so neither fighter could take advantage. Beautiful left low kick from Tuivasa hurt JDS and continued to punch him while pinning him against the cage.
Round 2: JDS looked to get a quick end, but with the damage to his lead leg, Tuivasa seemed to have the obvious advantage.
JDS managed to ignore the damage to his leg and took down Tuivasa with a left hook and a big right hand. He mounted Tuivasa and kept smashing at Tuivasa. The ground and pound was too much and rained the shots down bringing an end to the fight.
Results: Junior Dos Santos defeated Tai Tuivasa via Knockout (2nd Round, 2 minutes and 30 seconds)
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