UFC FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS AND QUOTES

Cerrone def. Miller by 2nd Round KO

With the crowd behind him Miller was continually first taking Cerrone down twice. Cerrone had his moments landing inside knees and straight lefts, coming on at the end of the round.

Cerrone continued to pressure Miller in round 2 hitting him low but it was Cerrone who continued moving forward and landing at will. Cerrone ended things with a right leg kick to a Miller’s head dropping him before being saved by the ref.

Donald Cerrone

“I really worked on picking up my cardio to the point where I knew I could push the pace. I did a lot of sprint work to get my conditioning through the roof. I did a lot of unconditional cardio training that was not fight related, so I knew I would be able to push it through five rounds.

“I saw his body was getting tired and I saw him drop his hands and I knew I could go for the finish and I went for it.”

Jim Miller

“He hurt me with that knee to the body early I couldn’t get my wind back no matter what I tried. It was like quicksand, the more I struggled, the deeper I sank. He got right back up when I took him down. He kept coming. He did exactly what we expected him to do. I hit him with a lot of good shots. He hit me hard and just fought a good fight. Give him credit for the win.

Edson Barboza scores a TKO over Evan Dunham

It didn’t take long for Edson Barboza to finish Evan Dunham hitting him with a kick to the abdomen, hurting Dunham scoring TKO at 3:06 of the first round.

Edson Barbosa

“Everybody knows my background is in Muay Thai. I saw his elbow a little bit, and just as my coach taught me, it was the opening I needed for the win. I’m feeling great. Thank God. I trained so hard for this fight and I can’t wait to step into the cage again.”

After landing two left hands against Story, Story preceded to take Mafra down. Story dominated on the ground hitting Mafra with some elbows and right hands. Mafra struggled to his feet but was taken down again to end the round one.

Round 2 begins with Story taking Mafra down before choking him out at 2:12 of the 2nd round

Rick Story

“Going into all of my fights I know the takedown is going to be there. I just need to do it. Being able to go in and do what I can do was the key to my win. Going to train at The Lab in Glendale, Arizona with John Crouch and Benson Henderson got me in great condition and ready for anything. Their help speaks for itself. Just look at my performance tonight.”

Leonardo Mafra

“I’m disappointed, but this is an MMA fight, it’s part of the game. I was not surprised by anything, he just won the fight tonight.”

Joe Proctor defeats Justin Salas by a 2nd round TKO.

In round one Proctor cut Salas over the right eye from a left hook. Salas returned the favor hitting Proctor with a right hand causing a slight hematoma at the side of Proctors face.

Proctor finishes Salas in round 2 dropping with 2 straight right hands and then dropping Salas again with a left hook. Proctor jumped on a defenseless Salas giving the ref a reason to stop the bout.

Joe Proctor

“I worked with a great boxing coach. Everybody knows I like to finish with my right hand, but I was able to finish with my left hook, which was great. I’ve been working and working on my boxing and looking for the knockout and it finally came. I’m so happy!”

John Linekar (Hands of Stone) defeats Alptekin Ozkillic by a 3rd round TKO after landing 3 left hooks that dropped Ozkillic before the ref stepped in at 4:51 of the 3rd round.

John Lineker

“He liked to play my game and that let me go for the striking and the exchange. I found the right openings at the right time and that enabled me to get the knockout.

“I have to thank my coaches and God for this win. Thanks to my wife for her support. I showed everybody that I’m ready to go for the title. Joe Silva and Dana White, I want the title!”

Alptekin Ozkilic

“I felt like I was going to get the decision. I was not out, but he stopped the fight. I was blocking a lot of his punches and we were boxing. I was never really hurt. It happens.”

Lucas Martins def. Alex White by 3rd Round KO from a straight right hand that dropped him before the ref stepped in

Lucas Martins

“He was a very tough fighter and it was a hard fight for me. I wanted to stand up and I was able to use my standup to win the fight. I have heavy hands and a long reach. I knew once I was able to start hitting him, it was a matter of time before I won the fight.”

Tibau def. Healy by Unanimous Decision 30-27, 29-28 twice

Gleison Tibau

“Pat Healy is strong. I trained with the best wrestlers in the world and he was still unbelievable. The reason I got this win and was able to go the distance was because of the structure and conditioning I got with American Top Team at home.

“I injured my finger early in the year and I missed time, but now I’m back and want to fight again as soon as possible. I want to break the record for the most fights in a year. I’m ready to go!”

Smith def. Duke by 1st Round TKO

Leslie Smith

“I feel real good. I will love New Jersey forever! I trained with real good people and I trained really hard and it all came together tonight. I have been known for my striking and I showed what I can do and it got me the finish.

“This is epic, this is one if the biggest wins of my entire career and I’m going to remember it and take it with me. I’m really glad that I was able to live up to the training and the expertise that my coaches have shared with me. They all have done so much and been such good examples. It was great to be able to honor them with a win.”

Sterling def. Viana by 3rd Round TKO

Aljamain Sterling

“It felt awesome. My first fight I didn’t really show what I could do. I put a lot of pressure on myself to do a lot of good things and I was able to do them. I showed that I’m ready for even bigger fights now and am looking forward to my next fight.”

Cendeno def. Sanders by First Round TKO

Yosdenis Cedeno

“We had a strategy coming in because he is good defending the takedown. My karate is very good and I was able to time him well and get the takedown. I was happy to get such a fast finish.

“I feel good and I’m going back to the gym to train for whoever the UFC gives me next. I want a long career in the UFC and I am going to prepare for any challenge that comes my way.”

Gadelha def. Lahdemaki by Unanimous Decision

Claudia Gadelha

“I’m so happy to be in and win the first strawweight fight in UFC history. Since I wasn’t able to get into the TUF show, this is my present! I tried my best and I’m happy with the fight. I am ready for whatever the UFC gives me next. I was the top contender in Invicta and I am ready to fight the winner of the TUF 20 finale.”

Tina Lahdemaki

“It was awesome to fight in the UFC, I am bummed that I didn’t perform as well as I wanted to. She was unbelievably strong. I should have been a little more aggressive. I was better in the second and third rounds, but it wasn’t enough.”