UFC 209 Results: The Welterweight Title Rematch & 2 Big Comebacks Highlight This Card
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Main Card (10pm EST., Pay-Per-View)
Tyron Woodley def. Stephen Thompson by majority decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47) to retain the UFC Welterweight Title
David Teymur def. Lando Vannata by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Daniel Kelly def. Rashad Evans by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Cynthia Calvillo def. Amanda Cooper by submission via rear naked choke (3:19, R1)
#3 Alistair Overeem def. #8 Mark Hunt by KO via knee strikes (1:44, R3)
Preliminary Card (8pm EST. Fox Sports 1)
Marcin Tybura def. Luis Henrique by TKO via strikes (3:46, R3)
#14 Darren Elkins def. #13 Mirsad Bektic by TKO via strikes (3:19, R3)
#15 Iuri Alcantara def. Luke Sanders by submission via knee bar (3:13, R2)
Mark Godbeer def. Daniel Spitz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card (7pm EST., UFC Fight Pass)
Tyson Pedro def. Paul Craig by TKO via strikes (4:10, R1)
Albert Morales def. Andre Soukhamthath by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Round By Round Recap
Albert Morales vs. Andre Soukhamthath
Round One: The round begins with Morales attacking Soukhamthath with some leg kicks, Morales starts popping Soukhamthath with some punching combinations. Morales catches a swinging Soukhamthath with a counter left, Soukhamthath tries peppering Morales with jabs as well. Morales catches a swinging Soukhamthath with a counter striking combination, Soukhamthath responds by catching Morales with a left. Soukhamthath lands a kick just as Morales catches him with a counter punch, Soukhamthath then cracks Morales with an uppercut. Soukhamthath then catches Morales with a right before eating a two punch combination, Morales nails a leaping Soukhamthath with a straight right. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Morales
Round Two: The round begins with Soukhamthath coming forward while throwing a combination, Soukhamthath also starts attacking Morales with some leg kicks. Morales peppers Soukhamthath with a series of jabs, Soukhamthath backs up Morales with a three strike combination. Morales scores a takedown on Soukhamthath and Soukhamthath pops right back up to his feet, Morales decides to just hold Soukhamthath against the cage wall. Morales goes for the takedown and Soukhamthath winds up scrambling to get back control, Soukhamthath quickly attacks Morales with a few strikes. Morales scrambles and Soukhamthath winds up in his full guard, Soukhamthath transitions to the half guard while landing more strikes on Morales. Morales scrambles to his feet as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Soukhamthath (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters jabbing away at each other, Soukhamthath catches a swinging Morales with a counter left hook. Soukhamthath nails a swinging Morales with a counter left hook to the midsection, Soukhamthath nails Morales with more left hooks and some knee strikes as well. Soukhamthath continues attacking Morales with left hooks to the midsection, Soukhamthath looks for the takedown and Morales gets back control on him after a scramble. Morales starts attacking Soukhamthath with ground and pound, Soukhamthath tries attacking Morales with strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Soukhamthath (Final Score: 29-28 for Soukhamthath)
Official Result: Albert Morales def. Andre Soukhamthath by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Tyson Pedro vs. Paul Craig
Round One: The round begins with Craig attacking Pedro with a series of high kicks, Craig then cracks Pedro with a two punch combination. Pedro responds by popping Craig with a knee strike to the midsection, Pedro holds Craig against the cage wall while looking for a takedown. Craig scores a takedown on Pedro and Pedro pops right back up to his feet, the fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch. Craig then catches Pedro with a series of uppercuts while in the clinch, Craig breaks away from Pedro after landing another uppercut. Pedro responds by leveling Craig with a right, Pedro drops Craig with a straight right and he allows him to stand up. Pedro cracks a swinging Craig with a counter right, Pedro then assaults Craig with a series of knee strikes. Craig goes for a takedown and Pedro winds up in top position, Pedro attacks Craig with a lot of ground and pound. Pedro locks Craig in the crucifix position and he lands more strikes until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Tyson Pedro def. Paul Craig by TKO via strikes (4:10, R1)
Mark Godbeer vs. Daniel Spitz
Round One: The round begins with Godbeer attacking Spitz with a two punch combination, Spitz catches Godbeer with a few knee strikes. Godbeer responds by nailing him with a two punch combination, Spitz then catches a swinging Godbeer with a counter right. Godbeer starts attacking Spitz with some leg kicks, Godbeer follows that up by landing another two punch combo on Spitz. Godbeer continues coming forward while throwing punches at Spitz, Godbeer briefly drops Spitz with a leg kick. Spitz starts keeping Godbeer at bay by throwing some jabs, Spitz also starts attacking Godbeer with leg kicks. Spitz catches a swinging Godbeer with a knee strike to the midsection, Godbeer then lands a right to the midsection of Spitz. Godbeer cracks Spitz with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Godbeer
Round Two: The round begins with Godbeer attacking Spitz with a multiple punch combination, Spitz starts hunting for the takedown against Godbeer. Godbeer backs Spitz into the cage wall after landing an uppercut followed by a right, Godbeer goes back to attacking Spitz with leg kicks. Godbeer cracks a swinging Spitz with a counter uppercut, Godbeer cracks Spitz with a multiple strike combination. Spitz scores a takedown on Godbeer and he gets the full guard, Godbeer scrambles to his feet and Spitz nails him with a knee strike. Godbeer then cracks Spitz with a left hook to the midsection followed by some knee strikes, Godbeer levels Spitz with a pair of knee strikes followed by a right to the midsection. Godbeer then backs up Spitz by cracking him with a right, Spitz puts Godbeer against the cage wall while eating knee strikes. The fighters separate and Godbeer cracks Spitz with a three punch combination, Godbeer catches Spitz with a knee strike as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Godbeer (Overall Score: 20-18 for Godbeer)
Round Three: The round begins with Godbeer cracking Spitz with a left, Godbeer tries attacking Spitz with punching combinations. Godbeer follows those up by nailing Spitz with a right to the midsection, Godbeer comes forward and he nails Spitz with a right. Spitz catches Godbeer with a front kick to the midsection, the fighters then exchange a few kicks to the midsection. Godbeer and Spitz just exchange single shots, Godbeer rocks Spitz with a multiple punch combination followed by a knee strike. Godbeer backs Spitz into the cage wall by throwing a two punch combination, Spitz breaks free and he attacks Godbeer with a high kick. Godbeer holds Spitz against the cage wall as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Godbeer (Final Score: 30-27 for Godbeer)
Official Result: Mark Godbeer def. Daniel Spitz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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#15 Iuri Alcantara vs. Luke Sanders
Round One: The round begins with Alcantara scoring a takedown and Sanders quickly popping up to his feet, Alcantara attempts a spinning back fist and he misses badly. Alcantara then catches Sanders with a quick left to the face, Sanders cracks a swinging Alcantara with a counter left. The fighters just swing wildly at each other, Sanders scores a takedown on a kicking Alcantara and he attacks him with a few strikes. Sanders gets back control on Alcantara and he attacks him with a plethora of strikes, Sanders starts attacking Alcantara with elbow strikes to the head as well. Sanders catches Alcantara with an illegal knee strike to the head and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with the referee taking a point from Sanders. The action resumes with Alcantara nailing Sanders with a few leg kicks, Alcantara rocks Sanders with a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 9-8 for Sanders
Round Two: The round begins with Alcantara clobbering Sanders with an overhand left, Sanders looks for a takedown and Alcantara cracks him with a left. Alcantara follows that up by popping Sanders with a left hook, the fighters just start to swing away at each other. Alcantara cracks a swinging Sanders with a counter left, Alcantara hunts for the takedown after Sanders cracks him with a left. Sanders rocks Alcantara with a knee strike before dropping him with a punching combination, Sanders pounces on a downed Alcantara with strikes. Alcantara scrambles to his feet and Sanders drags him to the ground again, Sanders attacks Alcantara with a lot of ground and pound. Alcantara catches Sanders in a knee bar from out of nowhere and a tap out follows.
Official Result: #15 Iuri Alcantara def. Luke Sanders by submission via knee bar (3:13, R2)
#13 Mirsad Bektic vs. #14 Darren Elkins
Round One: The round begins with Bektic cracking Elkins with a short right, Bektic nails a swinging Elkins with a counter strike combination. Bektic then cracks Elkins with a three punch combination before scoring a takedown, Bektic quickly gains side control on Elkins while landing elbow strikes. Elkins traps Bektic in his half guard while eating more strikes, Bektic quickly regains side control before locking Elkins in the crucifix position, Bektic attacks Elkins with a plethora of strikes. Elkins scrambles and he forces Bektic back into the half guard position, Bektic continues attacking Elkins with ground and pound. Bektic mixes in some elbow strikes with his attack against Elkins, Bektic returns to side control on Elkins. Elkins scrambles to get Bektic back into the full guard position, Bektic catches Elkins with more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Bektic
Round Two: The round begins with Elkins attacking Bektic with a high kick, Bektic cracks Elkins with a right before scoring a takedown. Elkins scrambles to his feet as Bektic cracks him with knee strikes, the fighters exchange knee strikes while in the clinch. Elkins scores a takedown on Bektic and he gets back control, Bektic scrambles to his feet as Elkins attacks him with knee strikes. The fighters separate and Bektic nails Elkins with a three punch combination, Bektic scores a takedown on Elkins and he gets the open guard. Bektic transitions to the side control position on Elkins, Bektic advances to the half guard of Elkins while landing a few strikes. Bektic pops Elkins with some more strikes as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Bektic (Overall Score: 20-17 for Bektic)
Round Three: The round begins with Elkins accidentally kicking Bektic low and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Bektic rocking Elkins with a punching combination. Bektic charges forward and he attacks Elkins with striking combinations, Bektic starts hunting for the takedowns on Elkins. Bektic scores a takedown on Elkins and he gets the half guard, Elkins almost catches Bektic in a heel hook and then a knee bar. Elkins gets back control on a kneeling Bektic while landing strikes, Elkins nails Bektic with a right and then clobbers Bektic with a head kick before landing another right and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: #14 Darren Elkins def. #13 Mirsad Bektic by TKO via strikes (3:19, R3)
Marcin Tybura vs. Luis Henrique
Round One: The round begins with Tybura nailing Henrique with a kick to the midsection, Henrique starts hunting for the takedowns against Tybura. Henrique holds Tybura against the cage wall while eating a few knee strikes, Tybura catches Henrique with a few standing elbow strikes. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Henrique scoring a takedown on Tybura after eating a kick. Tybura gets right back up and Henrique holds him against the cage wall, Henrique scores another takedown and Tybura gets right back up. Tybura scores a takedown on Henrique and he gets the half guard while landing strikes, Tybura starts attacking Henrique with some ground and pound. Henrique scrambles back to his feet while eating some strikes, Henrique scores a takedown on Tybira and he gets back control. Tybura scrambles back to his feet and Henrique holds onto him as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Henrique
Round Two: The round begins with Tybura attacking Henrique with a few kicks, Henrique puts Tybura against the cage wall before scoring a takedown. Tybura scrambles to his feet and Henrique controls his head, Henrique attacks Tybura with a series of knee strikes. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Henrique looking for a takedown after eating a right from Tybura. The referee again separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Tybura nailing Henrique with a head kick. Henrique recovers and he holds Tybura against the cage wall, Henrique and Tybura exchange a few blows before Henrique holds onto him again as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Henrique (Overall Score: 20-18 for Henrique)
Round Three: The round begins with Tybura cracking Henrique with a right before eating a knee strike, Tybura rocks Henrique with another right and Henrique holds him against the cage wall. Henrique nails Tybura with a knee strike to the midsection, Tybura catches Henrique with a series of standing elbow strikes to the head. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Tybura charging at Henrique while throwing strikes. Tybura goes for a takedown and Henrique catches him in a standing guillotine choke, Tybura scrambles and scores a takedown on Henrique. Tybura quickly gains back control on Henrique while landing strikes, Tybura transitions to the full mount on Henrique while landing strikes. Tybura attacks Henrique with a ton of ground and pound as the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Marcin Tybura def. Luis Henrique by TKO via strikes (3:46, R3)
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#3 Alistair Overeem vs. #8 Mark Hunt
Round One: The round begins with Hunt attacking Overeem with leg kicks, Overeem nails a kicking Hunt with a counter right. Overeem attacks Hunt with a variety of kicks as well, Hunt then cracks a ducking Overeem with a right. Overeem nails Hunt with a front kick to the midsection, Overeem looks to nail Hunt with some oblique kicks. Hunt then lands a kick to the midsection of Overeem, Overeem then hits a swinging Hunt with a short right. Hunt causes a kicking Overeem to stumble after nailing him with a right, Hunt starts catching Overeem with a few rights. Hunt then attacks Overeem with a head kick followed by a right, Overeem continues attacking Hunt with kicks. Overeem catches Hunt with a knee strike to the midsection, Hunt nails Overeem with a punching combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Hunt
Round Two: The round begins with Overeem attacking Hunt with some more kicks, Overeem then catches Hunt with a spinning heel kick to the leg. Hunt responds by kicking Overeem in the midsection, Overeem then catches Hunt with a knee strike to the midsection. Overeem puts Hunt against the cage wall while nailing him with knee strikes, Overeem then lands a kick to the midsection of Hunt. Hunt catches an incoming Overeem with an elbow strike to the head, Hunt rocks Overeem with a right and he picks him apart with a few more strikes. Overeem recovers and he nails Hunt with a standing elbow strike followed by a few knee strikes, Hunt rocks Overeem with another standing elbow strike to the head. Overeem goes back to assaulting Hunt with knee strikes, Hunt nails Overeem with a striking combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Overeem (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Hunt nailing an incoming Overeem with a right, Overeem backs up Hunt after landing a left. Overeem follows that up by clobbering Hunt with a right, Overeem grabs Hunt and he holds him against the cage wall. Overeem starts attacking Hunt with some knee strikes to the midsection, Overeem levels Hunt with a knee strikes to the face and Hunt goes out cold.
Official Result: #3 Alistair Overeem def. #8 Mark Hunt by KO via knee strikes (1:44, R3)
Amanda Cooper vs. Cynthia Calvillo
Round One: The round begins with Cooper cracking a swinging Calvillo with a combo of her own, Calvillo starts attacking Cooper with leg kicks. Cooper continues attacking Calvillo with punching combinations, Cooper goes for a high kick and Calvillo scores a takedown on her. Calvillo allows Cooper to stand up, Cooper goes for a takedown and Calvillo catches her in an anaconda choke. Calvillo releases the choke upon gaining back control on Cooper, Calvillo locks in the rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Cynthia Calvillo def. Amanda Cooper by submission via rear naked choke (3:19, R1)
Rashad Evans vs. Daniel Kelly
Round One: The round begins with the fighters jabbing away at each other, Evans tries attacking Kelly with a few rights. Evans also attacks Kelly with a head kick followed by a right, Kelly pops a swinging Evans with a counter left. Kelly backs up Evans after cracking him with another left, Kelly continues nailing Evans with left hooks. Evans goes for the takedown and Kelly scrambles to break free, Evans then cracks a ducking Kelly with an uppercut. Kelly again catches Evans with another left to the face, Kelly backs Evans into the cage wall before landing a knee strike. Evans nails Kelly with a step in knee strike to the midsection, Kelly catches Evans with more strikes and Evans lands a body kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kelly
Round Two: The round begins with Kelly attacking Evans with leg kicks and a few lefts, Kelly eats a right before attacking Evans with a high kick. Evans avoids a takedown from Kelly before exchanging some striks, Kelly cracks a swinging Evans with a counter left hook. Evans looks for a takedown and Kelly winds up putting him against the cage wall for a short time, Kelly looks for a takedown and Evans nails him with a knee strike. Evans accidentally pokes Kelly in the eye and the fight is halted, the fight resumes with Kelly attacking Evans with a kick to the midsection. Kelly continues attacking Evans with a series of lefts, Evans then cracks Kelly with a kick to the midsection. Evans nails Kelly with a right before eating a left, Kelly then cracks Evans with a two punch combination. Evans scores a takedown and Kelly gets right back up to his feet, Kelly backs up Evans with a high kick attempt. Evans goes for a high kick before getting into a striking exchange with Kelly, Evans attacks Kelly with another body kick as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Kelly (Overall Score: 20-18 for Kelly)
Round Three: The round begins with Kelly cracking Evans with a series of lefts, Kelly nearly scores a trip takedown on Evans. Evans starts peppering Kelly with a lot of jabs, Kelly comes forward while exchanging strikes with Evans. Evans starts cracking Kelly with a series of rights and an uppercut, Kelly starts attacking Evans with leg kicks. Kelly scores a brief trip takedown and Evans pops right back up to his feet, Evans then cracks Kelly with a kick to the midsection. Kelly comes forward and he just swing away at Evans, Kelly then cracks Evans with a few uppercuts. Evans misses a head kick before popping Kelly with a right, Kelly responds by cracking Evans with some lefts. The fighters have a wild striking exchange in the center of the octagon, Evans cracks a ducking Kelly with an uppercut followed by a knee strike. Kelly then hits a swinging Evans with a counter left, the fighters have another wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Evans (Final Score: 29-28 for Kelly)
Official Result: Daniel Kelly def. Rashad Evans by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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Lando Vannata vs. David Teymur
Round One: The round begins with Vannata attacking Teymur with a series of kicks, Teymur responds by catching Vannata with a high kick. Teymur starts attacking Vannata with some leg kicks as well, Vannata backs up Teymur with a switch kick attempt. Teymur nails a spinning Vannata with a two punch combination, Vannata nails a kicking Teymur with a counter right. Vannata goes for the cartwheel kick and Teymur blocks it, Vannata rocks Teymur with a right and Teymur responds by landing a few knee strikes. Teymur then rocks Vannata with a series of lefts to the face, Teymur nails Vannata with a superman punch followed by a knee strike. Teymur then attacks Vannata with a high kick that gets blocked, Vannata tries attacking Teymur with spinning kicks. Teymur responds by attempting a high kick of his own, Vannata scores a takedown and Teymur pops back up to his feet. Teymur rocks a swinging Vannata with a counter right, Teymur catches Vannata with a follow up striking combination as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Teymur
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging a series of kicks, Vannata then nails Teymur with a kick to the midsection. Vannata follows that up by catching Teymur with an uppercut, Vannata and Teymur have a wild striking exchange. Teymur nails Vannata with a series of knee strikes to the midsection, Vannata nails a kicking Teymur with a spinning heel kick to the face. Teymur cracks Vannata with a two punch combination, Vannata charges at Teymur before landing a right hook. Teymur again catches Vannata with a head kick that barely lands, Teymur scores a takedown and Vannata pops right back up to his feet. Vannata then nails a kicking Teymur with a counter right, Teymur catches a swinging Vannata with a counter left. Teymur crushes Vannata with a series of knee strikes followed by a right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Teymur (Overall Score: 20-18 for Teymur)
Round Three: The round begins with Vannata kicking Teymur in the midsection, Teymur responds by nailing Vannata with a two punch combination. Teymur then hits Vannata with a knee strike to the midsection, Teymur starts attacking Vannata with some leg kicks. Vannata cracks a kicking Teymur with a counter right hook, Teymur recovers and he catches Vannata with a kick to the midsection. Teymur eats a few shots before attacking Vannata with knee strikes, Teymur barely lands a superman punch to the head of Vannata. Teymur follows that up by nailing Vannata with a punching combination, Teymur goes for a takedown prior to catching Vannata with a three strike combination. Teymur scores a takedown on Vannata and Vannata pops right back up to his feet, Vannata cracks a swinging Teymur with a counter right. Vannata cracks Teymur with a right hook to avoid a takedown, Teymur then hits Vannata with a two punch combination, Teymur scores a takedown on Vannata and Vannata gets right back up. Teymur then hits a kicking Vannata with a counter left, Teymur looks for another takedown as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Teymur (Final Score: 30-27 for Teymur)
Official Result: David Teymur def. Lando Vannata by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
UFC Welterweight Title Fight: Tyron Woodley (Champion) vs. #1 Stephen Thompson
Round One: The round begins with Thompson attacking Woodley with a side kick, Thompson also starts attacking Woodley with leg kicks. Thompson then attacks Woodley with a high kick that gets blocked, Woodley tries attacking Thompson with a high kick as well. Thompson responds by catching Woodley with a multiple punch combination, Woodley starts attacking Thompson with some leg kicks as the round ends/
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Thompson
Round Two: The round begins with Thompson attacking Woodley with some leg kicks, Woodley then hits Thompson with a right to the midsection. Thompson nails Woodley with a side kick after throwing a punching combination, Woodley charges at Thompson while throwing a few punches. Thompson backs up Woodley after catching him with a few side kicks, Thompson nails Woodley with a kick to the midsection as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Thompson (Overall Score: 20-18 for Thompson)
Round Three: The round begins with Thomspon attacking Woodley with leg kicks, Woodley puts Thompson against the cage wall before scoring a takedown. Woodley starts attacking Thompson with some ground and pound, Thompson scrambles to his feet and Woodley assaults him with knee strikes. The fighters break away from each other and Thompson hits Woodley with a left to the midsection, Thompson also attacks Woodley with a high kick that gets blocked, Woodley connects with an overhand right on Thompson. Thompson rocks a swinging Woodley with a counter right as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Woodley (Overall Score: 29-28 for Thompson)
Round Four: The round begins with Woodley catching Thompson with a right to the rib cage, Woodley continues coming forward while throwing rights. Woodley then catches Thompson with a kick to the midsection, Thompson attempts a sinning wheel kick against Woodley. Woodley and Thompson both catch each other with right hooks, Woodley charges at Thompson while throwing a combination. Woodley kicks away at Thompson as the round ends.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Thompson (Overall Score: 39 – 37 for Thompson)
Round Five: The round begins with Woodley coming forward and swinging at Thompson, Thompson continuously attacks Thompson with lefts. Thompson tries keeping Woodley at bay by throwing a variety of jabs, Woodley tries charging at Thompson while throwing combinations. Thompson backs up Woodley for a moment with a high kick attempt, Thompson starts attacking Woodley with some leg kicks. Woodley drops Thompson with a huge combinations and he pounces on him with a ton of strikes until the bell sounds.
Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Woodley (Final Score: 48-47 for Thompson)
Official Result: Tyron Woodley def. Stephen Thompson by majority decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47) to retain the UFC Welterweight Title
