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Main Card (2pm EST., Fox Sports 1)
Anthony Smith def. #8 Mauricio Rua by KO via strikes (1:29, R1)
#9 Corey Anderson def. #3 Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Abu Azaitar def. Vitor Miranda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
#9 Marcin Tybura def. #13 Stefan Struve by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Nasrat Haqparast def. Marc Diakiese by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Danny Roberts def. David Zawada by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 28-29)
Preliminary Card (12pm EST., Fox Sports 1)
Damir Hadzovic def. Nick Hein by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Bartosz Fabinski def. Emil Meek by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Nad Narimani def. Khalid Taha by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Aleksandar Rakic def. Justin Ledet by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)
Preliminary Card (10:30am EST., UFC Fight Pass)
Manny Bermudez def. Davey Grant by submission via triangle choke (0:59, R1)
Darko Stosic def. Jeremy Kimball by TKO via strikes (3:13, R1)
Liu Pingyuan def. Damian Stasiak by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Damian Stasiak vs. Liu Pingyuan
Round One: The round begins with Stasiak attacking Pingyuan with some leg kicks, Pingyuan attacks a kicking Stasiak with some rights and an elbow strike. Pingyuan gets Stasiak against the cage wall while to the exchange blows, the fighters separate and Pingyuan briefly drops Stasiak. Stasiak nails Pingyuan with a spinning back kick to the midsection, Stasiak gets a swinging Pingyuan against the cage wall. Stasiak scores a takedown on Pingyuan and he gets the open guard, Stasiak transitions to the half guard against Pingyuan. Pingyuan gets Stasiak back in the open guard while eating a few strikes, Pingyuan scrambles towards the fence and Stasiak holds him down. Pingyuan scrambles to his feet and Stasiak catches him in a jump guillotine choke and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Stasiak
Round Two: The round begins with Stasiak nailing Pingyuan with some leg kicks, Pingyuan charges forward and swings wildly at Stasiak. Pingyuan looks to catch a kicking Stasiak with a counter right, Pingyuan rocks Stasiak with a spinning back fist. Stasiak scores a takedown and Pingyuan gets right back up, Stasiak quickly gets Pingyuan against the cage wall. Stasiak scores another takedown on Pingyuan and Pingyuan gets right back up again, Pingyuan drops for a guillotine choke and Stasiak scrambles to get free. The fighters stand up and Stasiak goes for more takedowns, Pingyuan goes for a second guillotine choke and Stasiak escapes to get top position on the ground. Stasiak advances to the half guard against Pingyuan, Stasiak lands some ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Pingyuan (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Stasiak missing a spinning back fist attempt, Stasiak quickly gets Pingyuan against the cage wall. Stasiak scores a takedown on Pingyuan and he gets the half guard, Pingyuan sweeps Stasiak to get top position. Pingyuan attacks Stasiak with some ground and pound, Pingyuan stands up and he allows Stasiak to stand as well. Pingyuan comes forward and he pops Stasiak with a left hook, Stasiak gets Pingyuan against the cage wall while looking for a takedown. Pingyuan breaks from Stasiak after landing an elbow strike, Stasiak comes forward and he nails Pingyuan with a two punch combination. Pingyuan responds by nailing Stasiak with a two punch combo of his own, Pingyuan then cracks Stasiak with a straight right. Pingyuan catches an incoming Stasiak with a kick to the midsection, Stasiak catches Pingyuan with a few lead uppercuts. Stasiak gets a swinging Pingyuan against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Pingyuan (Final Score: 29-28 for Pingyuan)
Official Result: Liu Pingyuan def. Damian Stasiak by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Jeremy Kimball vs. Darko Stosic
Round One: The round begins with Kimball taking a few swings at Stosic, Kimball charges forward and attacks Stosic with leg kicks. Stosic starts attacking Kimball with some leg kicks of his own, Stosic nails a swinging Kimball with a counter right. Kimball looks for a takedown and Stosic winds up getting one instead, Stosic attacks Kimball with a ton of ground and pound until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Darko Stosic def. Jeremy Kimball by TKO via strikes (3:13, R1)
Davey Grant vs. Manny Bermudez
Round One: The round begins with Grant attacking Bermudez with some leg kicks, Grant also goes for a high kick against Bermudez. Bermudez drops Grant with a right and he gets full mount on the ground, Bermudez catches Grant in a triangle choke and Grant goes out cold.
Official Result: Manny Bermudez def. Davey Grant by submission via triangle choke (0:59, R1)
Justin Ledet vs. Aleksandar Rakic
Round One: The round begins with Rakic attacking Ledet with some leg kicks, Ledet eats a punching combo after nailing Rakic with a right. Rakic gets an incoming Ledet against the cage wall before scoring a takedown, Rakic transitions to the half guard against Ledet. Ledet eats a few strikes while getting Rakic in his open guard, Rakic attacks Ledet with some ground and pound. Rakic turns up the pressure with the ground and pound against Ledet until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rakic
Round Two: The round begins with Ledet catching Rakic with a three punch combination, Rakic stuns a swinging Ledet with a counter punch. Rakic goes back to attacking Ledet with some leg kicks, Rakic then pops a blocking Ledet with a short right. Rakic drops Ledet with a low leg kick and he gets full guard on the ground, Rakic attacks Ledet with a lot of ground and pound. Rakic transitions to side control against Ledet while landing a plethora of strikes, Rakic gets the half guard on Ledet after a brief scramble. Rakic goes right back to attacking Ledet with ground and pound until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rakic (Overall Score: 20-18 for Rakic)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters jabbing away at each other, Rakic drops a charging Ledet with a left. Ledet gets back up and Rakic scores a takedown on him, Rakic starts attacking Ledet with ground and pound. Rakic transitions to back control on Ledet before moving to the open guard, Rakic attacks Ledet with more ground and pound. Ledet scrambles to his feet and Rakic attacks him with some more strikes until the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Rakic (Final Score: 30-27 for Rakic)
Official Result: Aleksandar Rakic def. Justin Ledet by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-24, 30-24)
Khalid Taha vs. Nad Narimani
Round One: The round begins with Narimani attacking Taha with some leg kicks, Taha then hits Narimani with a two punch combination. Narimani grabs Taha and he gets him against the cage wall, Taha briefly separates and he nails Narimani with a knee strike. Narimani scores a takedown on Taha and he gets back control, Narimani starts attacking a downed Taha with a few strikes. Taha gets to his feet and Narimani gets him against the cage wall, Taha spins Narimani before landing a standing elbow strike. Taha accidentally pokes Narimani in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Narimani attacking Taha with a variety of kicks. Taha recovers and cracks Narimani with a multiple punch combination, Narimani scores another takedown on taha and he gets the half guard. Narimani attacks Taha with ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Narimani
Round Two: The round begins with Taha swinging away at a kicking Narimani, Narimani backs up Taha by landing a right followed by a high kick attempt. Narimani eats a leg kick as he scores a takedown on Taha, Narimani gains the half guard while landing a lot of ground and pound. Narimani starts attacking Taha with a plethora of elbow strikes, Taha scrambles to his feet while eating a knee strike. Taha comes forward and he swings away at Narimani, Taha attacks Narimani with a knee strike before getting put against the cage wall. Narimani lands a punching combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Narimani (Overall Score: 20-18 for Narimani)
Round Three: The round begins with Narimani catching a swinging Taha with a counter left hook, Narimani pops Taha with a kick to the midsection. Narimani scores a takedown on Taha and he gets the open guard, Narimani starts attacking Taha with ground and pound. Narimani transitions to back control on Taha after landing more strikes, Taha gets up with Narimani holding onto him. Narimani drags Taha back to the ground while gaining back control, Taha gets up with Narimani still on his back. Narimani eventually gets Taha back to the ground while maintaining back control, Taha shakes Narimani off of him and he gets top position on the ground. Taha attacks Narimani with some ground and pound, Narimani scrambles to his feet and he gets Taha against the cage wall. Taha gets free and he nails Narimani with an elbow strike, Narimani scores another takedown on Taha and he gets back control. Taha scrambles and gets to his feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Narimani (Final Score: 30-27 for Narimani)
Official Result: Nad Narimani def. Khalid Taha by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Emil Meek vs. Bartosz Fabinski
Round One: The round begins with Meek instantly attacking Fabinski with a punching combination, Fabinski scores a takedown on Meek and he gets him in the seated position. Fabinski transitions to the half guard against Meek, Meek eats strikes while getting Fabinski in his full guard. Fabinski regains the half guard position against Meek, Meek gets to a kneeling position while eating knee strikes from Fabinski. Fabinski drags Meek down to a seated position, Meek gets to his feet and Fabinski gets him against the cage wall. Fabinski drags Meek back to the ground and he gets the open guard, Meek gets to the seated position while landing a few strikes. Fabinski drags Meek back to the ground while gaining the open guard and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Fabinski
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Fabinski scores a takedown on Meek and he gets the full guard. Meek scrambles to his feet and he swings away at Fabinski, Meek backs Fabinski into the cage wall while swinging wildly at him. Fabinski grabs Meek and he gets him against the cage wall before scoring a takedown, Fabinski gains the half guard while landing some strikes. Meek gets up and Fabinski scores another takedown immediately while also gaining side control, Fabinski lands a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Fabinski (Overall Score: 20-18 for Fabinski)
Round Three: The round begins with Meek charging forward and swinging away at Fabinski, Meek catches Fabinski with a left hook to avoid the takedown. Fabinski grabs Meek and he gets him against the cage wall, Meek gets free and he nails Fabinski with an overhand right. Meek continues charging forward and swinging wildly at Fabinski, Meek backs Fabinski into the cage wall after landing a four punch combination. Fabinski grabs Meek and he gets him against the cage wall again, Meek catches Fabinski in a front choke and Fabinski escapes while keeping Meek against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Fabinski scoring another takedown on meek and he gets the half guard. Fabinski maintains top position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Meek (Final Score: 29-28 for Fabinski)
Official Result: Bartosz Fabinski def. Emil Meek by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Nick Hein vs. Damir Hadzovic
Round One: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Hein looks to attacking Hadzovic with an overhand right. Hein starts attacking Hadzovic with multiple punch combinations, Hein tries nailing a swinging Hadzovic with counter rights. Hein catches a swinging Hadzovic with a counter right hook, Hadzovic starts peppering Hein with some jabs. Hein continues looking for counter strikes against a swinging Hadzovic. Hein goes for a few punching combinations as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hein
Round Two: The round begins with Hadzovic peppering Hein with jabs, Hein charges at Hadzovic while throwing a combination. Hadzovic catches an incoming Hein with a right, Hein backs Hadzovic into the cage wall by attacking him with a punching combination. Hadzovic starts attacking Hein with some front kicks to the midsection, Hadzovic kicks Hein in the midsection while landing more jabs. Hadzovic also catches a swinging Hein with a knee strike to the midsection, Hadzovic then pops Hein with a straight right. Hein responds by nailing Hadzovic with a straight right to the midsection, Hein attacks Hadzovic with a combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hadzovic (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Hein briefly dropping Hadzovic with a left, Hein and Hadzovic start exchanging some leg kicks. Hadzovic catches Hein with an inside crescent kick, Hadzovic goes back to attacking Hein with some jabs. Hein continues looking for punching combinations against Hadzovic, Hadzovic drops a swinging Hein with a counter right. Hein scrambles to his feet and Hadzovic catches him with another right, Hadzovic attacks Hein with a multiple punch combination. Hein comes forward and he takes a few swings at Hadzovic, Hein catches an incoming Hadzovic with a combo as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hadzovic (Final Score: 29-28 for Hadzovic)
Official Result: Damir Hadzovic def. Nick Hein by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Nasrat Haqparast vs. Marc Diakiese
Round One: The round begins with Haqparast attacking Diakiese with some leg kicks, Diakiese attempts a front kick against Haqparast. Diakiese nails a stationery Haqparast with a kick to the midsection, Diakiese backs up Haqparast with a high kick attempt. Haqparast backs up Diakiese by landing an overhand left, Haqparast backs Diakiese into the cage wall by throwing a multiple punch combination. Haqparast backs Diakiese into the cage wall by landing a multiple strike combination, Diakiese backs up Haqparast with a knee strike attempt. Haqparast continues charging forward and swinging away at Diakiese, Haqparast catches Diakiese with multiple left uppercuts. Diakiese nails a swinging Haqparast with a counter left hook as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Haqparast
Round Two: The round begins with Haqparast popping a swinging Diakiese with a counter right hook, Diakiese looks for a high kick against Haqparast. Diakiese accidentally pokes Haqparast in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Haqparast charging at Diakiese while swinging away at him. Diakiese nails Haqparast with a kick to the midsection, Haqparast catches Diakiese with a few two punch combinations. Haqparast starts attacking Diakiese with some leg kicks, Diakiese tries nailing Haqparast with a few lefts. Haqparast charges at Diakiese while landing a three punch combination, Diakiese attempts a few combinations of his own against Haqparast. Diakiese starts using the jabs against Haqparast, Diakiese swings away and connects against a charging Haqparast. Haqparast catches a swinging Diakiese with a counter left, Haqparast backs up Diakiese by landing a three punch combination. Haqparast drops Diakiese with a combo and he pounces on him with more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Haqparast (Overall Score: 20-18 for Haqparast)
Round Three: The round begins with Haqparast cracking Diakiese with a left, Diakiese looks for a knee strike against Haqparast. Haqparast charges forward and attacks Diakiese with a multiple punch combination, Haqparast and Diakiese look for takedowns on each other. Haqparast drops Diakiese with a series of lefts and he pounces on him with more strikes, Diakiese scrambles to his feet and Haqparast pops him with another left. Diakiese attempts a head kick and Haqparast blocks it with ease, Diakiese looks for a knee strike as Haqparast pops him with lefts. Haqparast briefly drops Diakiese with a leg kick, Haqparast nails Diakiese with a left after eating a body kick. Haqparast charges at Diakiese while swinging away at him, Haqparast and Diakiese attempt striking combinations against each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Haqparast (Final Score: 30-27 for Haqparast)
Official Result: Nasrat Haqparast def. Marc Diakiese by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Danny Roberts vs. David Zawada
Round One: The round begins with the fighters attacking each other with leg kicks, Roberts attacks Zawada with a multiple punch combination. Zawada looks for a takedown and Roberts catches him in a standing guillotine choke, Roberts releases the choke after landing a knee strike. Roberts gets Zawada against the cage wall while eating a knee strike, the fighters separate and Zawada lands a two punch combination. Zawada attempts a flying knee strike against Roberts, Zawada looks for a takedown and Roberts gets top position when they hit the ground. Roberts starts attacking Zawada with ground and pound, Roberts gains side control while nailing Zawada with more strikes. Zawada eats more strikes while getting Roberts in the full guard, Roberts gains the half guard against Zawada. Roberts nails Zawada with some elbow strikes, Zawada rolls for an arm bar as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Roberts
Round Two: The round begins with Zawada nailing Roberts with a knee strike, Zawada starts attacking Roberts with punching combinations. Zawada charges at Roberts and they have a wild striking exchange, Zawada scores a takedown on Roberts and he gets him in the seated position. Roberts gets up and Zawada scores another takedown on him while gaining side control, Roberts scrambles to his feet and Zawada goes for a guillotine choke. Roberts escapes and gets top position on the ground, Roberts starts attacking Zawada with a few strikes. Zawada briefly looks for a heel hook against Roberts, Zawada sweeps Roberts to regain top position. Zawada attacks Roberts with some ground and pound, Zawada goes for another guillotine choke and Roberts escapes to regain top control. Zawada wall walks to his feet and the he drags Roberts back to the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zawada (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Roberts nailing Zawada with a left, Zawada nails a swinging Roberts with a two strike combination. Zawada charges forward and he swings wildly at Roberts, Roberts starts looking for the takedown and Zawada catches him in a d’arce choke. Roberts escapes the choke and Zawada gets top position, Zawada goes for another d’arce choke and Roberts escapes to get top position. Zawada causes a scramble and Roberts gets the half guard on him, Roberts starts nailing Zawada with ground and pound. Roberts goes for back control and Zawada scrambles to get top position himself, the fighters stand and Zawada rocks Roberts with a punching combination. Roberts gets Zawada on the ground as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Zawada (Final Score: 29-28 for Zawada)
Official Result: Danny Roberts def. David Zawada by split decision (30-27, 28-29, 28-29)
#9 Marcin Tybura vs. #13 Stefan Struve
Round One: The round begins with Struve attacking Tybura with some leg kicks, Struve looks for a high kick against Tybura. Tybura scores a takedown on Struve and he gets the open guard, Tybura starts attacking Strive with some ground and pound. The referee stands up the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Tybura pops Struve with a three punch combination. Struve keeps Tybura at aby by peppering him with jabs, Tybura scores another takedown on Struve as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Tybura
Round Two: The round begins with Tybura looking for an overhand right against Struve, Struve backs up Tybura with a high kick attempt. Tybura scores a takedown on Struve and he gets the full guard, Struve rolls for an arm bar and the referee breaks it up after Struve’s toes were interlocked in the cage wall. Tybura quickly transitions to side control against Struve, Tybura starts attacking Struve with some ground and pound. Strive scrambles to get the fight standing again, Struve rocks Tybura with a front kick and Tybura gets him against the cage wall. Struve gets free to nail Tybura with a knee strike, Tybura again grabs Struve and gets him against the cage wall before scoring another takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Tybura (Overall Score: 20-18 for Tybura)
Round Three: The round begins with Struve attacking Tybura with a front kick, Struve jabs away at Tybura to keep him at bay. Tybura tries attacking Struve with an overhand right, Struve starts attacking Tybura with punching combinations. Struve also goes back to attacking Tybura with some leg kicks, Tybura starts hunting for the takedown against Struve. Tybura scores a takedown on Struve and he gets the half guard, Tybura starts attacking Struve with some ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Tybura (Final Score: 30-27 for Tybura)
Official Result: #9 Marcin Tybura def. #13 Stefan Struve by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Vitor Miranda vs. Abu Azaitar
Round One: The round begins with Azaitar attacking Miranda with a variety of kicks, Azaitar nails Miranda with a left to the midsection. Azaitar backs up Miranda by landing a two punch combination, Azaitar charges forward and just swings away at Miranda. Azaitar continues charging at Miranda while attacking him with combinations, Miranda starts attacking Azaitar with some leg kicks. Miranda eats a combination after nailing Azaitar with a right, Azaitar starts attacking the midsection of Miranda with combinations. Miranda scores a takedown on Azaitar and he gets the open guard, Miranda transitions to the half guard against Azaitar. Azaitar swings wildly at Miranda to get free and the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Azaitar
Round Two: The round begins with Azaitar swinging wildly at Miranda, the fighters also exchange some leg kicks. Azaitar catches a swinging Miranda with a counter left hook, Miranda catches a swinging Azaitar with a few knee strikes. Miranda starts hunting for the takedown and he finally scores one against Azaitar, Miranda gains the full mount against Azaitar. Miranda goes for an arm triangle choke and Azaitar scrambles to escape, Azaitar also scrambles to get the fight standing again. Miranda scores another takedown on Azaitar and he gets the half guard, Miranda gains the full mount against Azaitar. Azaitar sweeps Miranda and he gains top position, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with the fighters swinging wildly at each other, Azaitar scores a takedown on Miranda. Azaitar nails Miranda with ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Miranda (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Azaitar attacking Miranda with some leg kicks, Azaitar scores a takedown on Miranda and he gets the open guard. Miranda scrambles and he catches Azaitar in an arm bar, Azaitar escapes and Miranda still gains top position. Miranda transitions to the side control position against Azaitar, Azaitar sweeps Miranda and he gains the top position. Azaitar starts attacking Miranda with some ground and pound, Miranda sweeps Azaitar to get top position as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Miranda (Final Score: 29-28 for Miranda)
Official Result: Abu Azaitar def. Vitor Miranda by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
#3 Glover Teixeira vs. #9 Corey Anderson
Round One: The round begins with Anderson peppering Teixeira with a few jabs, Teixeira comes forward and swings away at Anderson. Anderson throws a combo of his own against a charging Teixeira, Anderson grabs Teixeira and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Anderson throws a kick, Anderson grabs Teixeira again and gets him against the cage wall for a short time. Teixeira eats a right after nailing Anderson with an uppercut, Teixeira grabs Anderson and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Anderson catches Teixeira with a right, Anderson scores a takedown on Teixeira and Teixeira gets right back up. Anderson scores another takedown on Teixeira and he gets back control, Teixeira scrambles to his feet with Anderson holding onto him. Anderson scores another takedown on Teixeira and he gets right back up, Anderson cracks a swinging Teixeira with a counter right uppercut. Anderson scores a takedown and Teixeira catches him in a guillotine choke as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Anderson
Round Two: The round begins with Teixeira attacking Anderson with a few combinations, Anderson scores a takedown and Teixeira gets right back up. Anderson spins Teixeira into the cage wall before landing a knee strike, Teixeira looks for a takedown and Anderson pops him with a left hook. Anderson nails a swinging Teixeira with a counter right, Anderson scores a takedown and he attacks Teixeira with a plethora of strikes while gaining half guard. Anderson gains the full mount against Teixeira, Anderson transitions to back control on Teixeira while landing more strikes. Teixeira scrambles to his feet and he shakes Anderson off of him, Teixeira nails Anderson with a two punch combo. Anderson grabs Teixeira and he gets him up against the cage wall before scoring another takedown, Anderson nails Teixeira with ground and pound as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Anderson (Overall Score: 20-18 for Anderson)
Round Three: The round begins with Anderson attacking Teixeira with a few kicks, Anderson nails a backing Teixeira with a punching combination. Anderson grabs Teixeira and he gets him against the cage wall, Anderson drags Teixeira to the ground and he gets back control. Teixeira scrambles to his feet and he separates from Anderson, Anderson attacks an incoming Teixeira with a flying knee strike. Anderson scores another takedown on Teixeira and he gets back control, Teixeira scrambles to his feet and he separates from Anderson. Anderson grabs Teixeira and he gets him against the cage all before scoring another takedown, Anderson transitions to back control against Teixeira. Teixeira gets back up and he separates from Anderson, Anderson nails Teixeira with a spinning elbow strike. Anderson scores a takedown and Teixeira quickly sweeps him as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Anderson (Final Score: 30-27 for Anderson)
Official Result: #9 Corey Anderson def. #3 Glover Teixeira by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#8 Mauricio Rua vs. Anthony Smith
Round One: The round begins with Rua attacking Smith with some leg kicks, the fighters take some wild swings at each other. Smith catches Rua with a few jabs to the face, Smith rocks a swinging Rua with a front kcik to the face. Smith absolutely destroys Rua with a multiple punch combination and Rua drops, which causes the referee to jump in.
Official Result: Anthony Smith def. #8 Mauricio Rua by KO via strikes (1:29, R1)
