UFC on FX 3: Johnson vs McCall live updates, blog
Roar Guru By The Crowd, 9 Jun 2012 The Crowd is a Roar Guru
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Tournament formats don’t tend to go so well in MMA. Whether fighters get injured, or conflicts with timing and scheduling, there is plenty that can go wrong. Join us as we live blog UFC on FX 3 – headlined by Demetrious Johnson vs Ian McCall.
Just take the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix. When it was first announced there was a lot of buzz about it, but after injuries and fights getting put back, it lost its momentum and a lot of interest too.
In the end it took around 18 months to complete, including a substitute for a injured fighter and a broken hand.
The UFC’s inaugural Flyweight tournament isn’t any different. Due to a mix up on the scorecards, Demetrious Johnson was given the win over Ian McCall to advance him to the final to compete with Joseph Benavidez for the Flyweight belt, but it was later revealed that the judges had scored it a majority draw.
Although the UFC have a contingency for such rare occurrences, this mistake wasn’t noticed till hours after the bout, so a scheduled ‘Sudden Death’ fourth-round was unable to take place.
UFC president Dana White wasted no time in annoucing a rematch between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall, who will take to the cage in the headlining slot at the BankAtlantic Centre in Florida.
In the co-main event slot we see rising Brazilian prospect Erick Silva go up against ‘The Spaniard’ Charlie Brenneman.
Silva, technically coming off a loss, was disqualified by referee Mario Yamasaki at UFC 142 after he was deemed to have made contact with strikes to the back of his opponents head. Replays were shown after which did look as if the call was harsh from the referee, and it was made public that Silva had been given his win bonus for his efforts.
Brenneman shot to glory after stepping up at short notice against Rick Story, winning a lopsided decision victory. But after being pitted against, shall we say, a larger welterweight in Anthony Johnson, Brenneman lost via TKO. Since then The Spaniard has got back to winning with a decision win against Daniel Roberts.
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1:04pm
ErinT said | 1:04pm | Report comment
Thanks for live blogging Andrew Potter!!
1:01pm
Andrew Potter said | 1:01pm | Report comment
-Demetrious Johnson def. Ian McCall via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
He will fight Joseph Benavidez for the inaugral UFC Flyweight Title later this year.
12:57pm
Andrew Potter said | 12:57pm | Report comment
Ian McCall vs Demetrious Johnson
Round 3: McCall pressures Johnson up against the cage working some knees. Johnson lands in the guard of McCall who and gets free. Johnson lands a good combination and once again McCall looks for the clinch on Johnson against the cage.
Back in the clinch-McCall looks to bring Johnson down to the mat but is unsuccessful and McCall eats some more shots. Johnson pushes McCall to the ground and closes out the fight in control.
I see it 29-28 Johnson.
1:01pm
ErinT said | 1:01pm | Report comment
Close fight and Johnson was the right winner this time around. That said, interesting that a judge scored it 30-27 in his favour.
12:51pm
Andrew Potter said | 12:51pm | Report comment
Ian McCall vs Demetrious Johnson
Round 2: McCall comes out aggressive in round 2 and almost pulls off the double leg takedown. McCall lands a good combination finished with a short uppercut that has Johnson moving back. Johnson has McCall in a clinch against the cage but McCall pressures and stalks Johnson landing short shots. Johnson receives a low blow and takes some time to recover.
On the restart McCall drives Johnson to the mat, but Johnson gets straight up and McCall slams Johnson to the mat, who once again gets back up. A spinning back fist by McCall on the break catches Johnson flush. McCall throws Johnson to the ground to close out the round. 10-9 McCall.
19-19 as we head into the final round.
12:44pm
Andrew Potter said | 12:44pm | Report comment
Ian McCall vs Demetrious Johnson
Round 1: McCall pressuring Johnson early pushing forward with leg kicks. Johnson reverses the position and has McCall in a clinch against the cage. Johnson secures the double leg takedown and McCall comes back to his feet and Johnson lands a right hand leaving from the clinch.
McCall caught with a huge right hand and Johnson sprawls to land in guard. Johnson has McCall in a clinch against the cage and McCall counters the takedown. Johnson moving in and out, not letting McCall land. McCall counters another takedown to close out the round.
10-9 Johnson.
12:14pm
Andrew Potter said | 12:14pm | Report comment
Up Next: Main Event-Ian McCall (11-2-1) vs Demetrious Johnson (14-2-1) [after a short intermission]
Due to a mix up on the scorecards, Demetrious Johnson was given the win over Ian McCall to advance him to the final to compete with Joseph Benavidez for the Flyweight belt, but it was later revealed that the judges had scored it a majority draw. Although the UFC had it covered for such rare occurrences, this mistake wasn’t noticed til hours after the bout, therefore a scheduled ‘Sudden Death’ 4th round was unable to take place and the rematch will happen next.
Who do you all think will win?
12:27pm
ErinT said | 12:27pm | Report comment
It’s a hard one, the first fight was so close. McCall might get up in this one.
12:09pm
Andrew Potter said | 12:09pm | Report comment
Erick Silva def. Charlie Brenneman by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:32, R1
How impressive was Silva in there!! Three first round finishes in the UFC with one counting as a loss due to a disqualification for hitting to the back of the head.
12:14pm
ErinT said | 12:14pm | Report comment
Hugely impressive. He seriously made that rear naked choke look quite easy.
12:07pm
Andrew Potter said | 12:07pm | Report comment
Charlie Brenneman vs Erick Silva
Round 1: Brenneman checks a spinning back kick by Silva and get the takedown. Brenneman works Silva in a clinch against the cage and brings it to the mat where Silva looks for a heel lock but Brenneman rolls free and after a clinch against the cage the ref brings both fighters back to the middle of the cage.
Brenneman comes forward aggressively on Silva completing another takedown. The fighters are brought back to the centre of the cage once again. Silva lands two spinning back kicks as Brenneman holds on but Silva takes the back of Brenneman and locks in both hooks with Brenneman forced to tap.
11:52am
Andrew Potter said | 11:52am | Report comment
Up Next: Erick Silva (13-2) vs Charlie Brenneman (15-3)
Silva, technically coming off a loss, was disqualified by referee Mario Yamasaki at UFC 142 after he was deemed to have made contact with strikes to the back of his opponents head. Replays were shown after which did look as if the call was harsh from the referee, and it was made public that Silva had been given his win bonus for his efforts.
Brenneman shot to glory after stepping up at short notice against Rick Story, winning a lop sided decision victory. But after being pitted against, shall we say, a larger welterweight in Anthony Johnson, Brenneman lost via TKO. Since then the ‘Spaniard’ has got back to winning was with a decision win against Daniel Roberts.
11:50am
Andrew Potter said | 11:50am | Report comment
-Mike Pyle def. Josh Neer by KO at 4:56, R1
Mike Pyle: “He was hitting me hard, but at one stage he did sting me. He was going on his plan but I wanted to show my takedown and he came back aggressive and I had enough. I feel better then I ever have.”
11:46am
Andrew Potter said | 11:46am | Report comment
Mike Pyle vs Josh Neer
Round 1: Pyle circles the cage was Neer looks to throw on the inside. Pyle lands the first takedown of the fight moving into half guard before looking to pass the guard and moves into side mount. Pyle looks for the ankle lock and Neer lands punches from his back and attempts the triangle choke but Pyle moves back into guard landing ground and pound. Pyle counters a single leg by Neer with a guillotine attempt. They break and Pyle looses his balance as Neer moves in but eats some knees from the Thai clinch. Neer walks forward and works the body of Pyle. Pyle lands a huge short right hand on Neer knocking him out cold, just as he was coming home strong in round 1 with only seconds remaining.
11:27am
Andrew Potter said | 11:27am | Report comment
Up Next: Mike Pyle (22-8) vs Josh Neer (33-10)
Pyle was last seen beating up Ricardo Funch at UFC 142 picking up a TKO win within the first round. Pyle had gone on a three fight winning streak but was caught short when came up against welterweight prodigy Rory MacDonald.
Josh Neer faced off against another veteran of the sport, Duane Ludwig. Neer also picked up a first round victory sending Ludwig to sleep with a Guillotine choke. Neer also is riding a 6 fight win streak.
11:25am
Andrew Potter said | 11:25am | Report comment
Eddie Wineland: “I’ve been waiting for a long time to talk with you guys. We’ve been working on the 1-3-2 and I hurt my corner yell 1-3-2 and it was bang, bang, goodnight. I want to just keep fighting.”
11:24am
Andrew Potter said | 11:24am | Report comment
-Eddie Wineland def Scott Jorgensen by KO at 4:10, R2
Massive upset here, Jorgensen was ranked in the top 10 Bantamweight’s in the world.
11:34am
ErinT said | 11:34am | Report comment
Eddie really needed that win, given he’s had a bad run of late. Hope he gains his momentum back and we see him fighting at the top for a while!
11:22am
Andrew Potter said | 11:22am | Report comment
Scott Jorgensen vs Eddie Wineland
Round 2: The fighters touch gloves and Jorgensen comes forward straight away landing a double leg takedown but Wineland bounces straight back up. Jorgensen is now controlling the fight with his jab, Wineland is bleeding from above his eye after eating a knee. Wineland slips and Jorgensen moves forward, doubling up with his strikes. Wineland fires back letting his hands go throwing some good combinations. Wineland lands a right hand which drops Jorgensen and its all over!!
Eddie Wineland has won his first UFC fight with a second round KO of Scott Jorgensen.
11:16am
Andrew Potter said | 11:16am | Report comment
Scott Jorgensen vs Eddie Wineland
Round 1: Wineland starts off in the centre of the Octagon not letting Jorgensen push the pace. Jorgensen locks it up in a clinch but Wineland breaks free and Jorgensen pushes forward catching Wineland with his lands low before landing a good right hand of his own.
Jorgensen is throwing on the move and is caught by a stiff jab by Wineland and hits the mat. Wineland gets the trip and ends up in the top position. Jorgensen returns to his feet and is hit with two shots by Wineland. Wineland lands a combination late in the round and catches Jorgensen with another right hand. 10-9 Wineland
11:10am
ErinT said | 11:10am | Report comment
Would like to see Wineland get this one. But tough fight to pick!
11:03am
Andrew Potter said | 11:03am | Report comment
First up on the main card will be a Bantamweight clash between Scott Jorgensen and Eddie Wineland.
Both fighters will be looking to get their quest for UFC gold back on track. Jorgensen’s last outing didn’t go to plan, as he dropped a one sided decision loss to number one contender Renan Barao at UFC 143.
Eddie Wineland’s has dropped two decision losses in his two UFC outings, but against the likes of Urijah Faber and Joseph Benavidez, that’s not exactly bad news. Wineland will look to capitalise in the experience in facing such big names and opponents and take it into the cage with him when facing another big bantamweight name in Jorgensen.
11:00am
Andrew Potter said | 11:00am | Report comment
We are about to go live on FUEL TV for the main card at UFC on FX 3 in Sunrise, Florida.
Preliminary Card Results:
-Mike Pierce def Carlos Eduardo Rocha by split decision (30-27, 27-30, 30-27)
-Seth Baczynski def. Lance Benoist by split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
-Matt Grice def. Leonard Garcia by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
-Dustin Pague def. Jared Papazian by submission (rear naked choke) at3:21 , R1
-Tim Means def. Justin Salas by TKO at 1:06, R1
-Buddy Roberts def. Caio Magalhaes by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)