Johny Hendricks vs Stephen Thompson: Thompson KOs Hendricks in first round

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Here are the full results from this event: Welterweight: Stephen Thompson def. Johny Hendricks via knockout (head kick & punches) 3:31, R1 Heavyweight: Roy Nelson def. Jared Rosholt via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Light Heavyweight: Ovince Saint Preux def. Rafael Cavalcante via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Flyweight: Joseph Benavidez def. Zach Makovsky via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Light Heavyweight: Misha Cirkunov def. Alex Nicholson via submission (rear-naked choke) 1:28, R2 Welterweight: Mike Pyle def. Sean Spencer via TKO (knees) 4:35, R3 Lightweight: Josh Burkman def. K.J. Noons via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Heavyweight: Derrick Lewis def. Damian Grabowski via TKO (ground & pound) 2:17, R1 Flyweight: Justin Scoggins def. Ray Borg via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Featherweight: Diego Rivas def. Noad Lahat via knockout (flying knee) 0:23, R2 Welterweight: Mickey Gall def. Mike Jackson via submission (rear-naked choke) 0:45, R1 Featherweight: Alex White def. Artem Lobov via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Stephen Thompson def. Johny Hendricks via knockout (head kick & punches) 3:31, R1

#2 Johny Hendricks vs #8 Stephen Thompson – ROUND 1/5 Round one is underway. They touch gloves. Thompson starts off on a side stance, looking for a kick. Thompson throws a hard kick early on, Hendricks is able to block. Hendricks closes the distance and lands a stiff right hand as he looks to take Thompson down. Thompson manages to force the break. Hendricks looking to close the distance on Thompson who is moving around nicely. Two hard kicks land for Thompson, followed by a hard combination. Thompson is stunning Hendricks early. Thompson goes high with a kick again. A hard left hand lands for Thompson. Hendricks is getting tagged time and time again on the feet. Thompson lands another hard right hand. Hendricks is trying very hard to close the distance on Thompson. Thompson stuns Hendricks and Hendricks is on the fence. Thompson landing shots and Hendricks goes down! This one is over! Thompson finishes Hendricks! What a finish! Incredible!

Here comes Hendricks.

Here comes Thompson.

After a devastating first-round finish over Jake Ellenberger in his last bout, Thompson has the chance to take out a former champion, and earn a shot at becoming a champion in the process.

Since his one loss to Brown, via decision in 2012, #8 Thompson has been on a tear, riding a five-fight win streak.

Hendricks, who has had problems with his weight cuts in the past, says he is in the best shape of his life, and will be ready to make a statement.

After losing his title in a split-decision against Robbie Lawler, Hendricks came back to beat Matt Brown via unanimous decision.

Former UFC welterweight champion and now #2 Hendricks may be just one more win away from earning a chance to hold the 170-pound belt again.

#2 Johny Hendricks takes on #8 Stephen Thompson in a welterweight battle that has severe title implications.

It’s time for the main event.

Roy Nelson has been around the UFC for a long time, but that was his first ever decision win!

THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Roy Nelson def. Jared Rosholt via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

#11 Roy Nelson vs #12 Jared Rosholt – ROUND 3/3 Third and final round. Big leg kick lands for Nelson. That one hurt Rosholt. Left hand for Nelson just misses. Nelson shoots for a takedown but its stuffed. Good jab lands for Nelson. Nelson is moving forward and looking for an opening. Nelson just misses with that big right hand. Rosholt is threatening with a takedown, but hasn't shot for one. Rosholt misses with a head kick but misses, and pays for it via a good counter from Nelson. Another leg kick lands for Nelson, but not as clean as the others. Rosholt is having trouble closing the distance, he seems to be too scared to enter within striking range. Rosholt finds an opening for a takedown and despite a good attempt Nelson is able to stuff it. Both men are swinging and missing. A right hook lands for Nelson. Both men are landing their jabs at the same time. Both men swing and miss to end the fight. My score: 10-9 Nelson Overall score: 29-28 Nelson

#11 Roy Nelson vs #12 Jared Rosholt – ROUND 2/3 Round two is underway. Nelson opens up a big more. Rosholt shoots for a takedown but Nelson stuffs it. They reset. Nelson lands a counter left hand. Nelson stalking Rosholt, who is moving around the cage side to side. Nelson throws but Rosholt isn't there. Nice leg kick lands for Rosholt. Nelson lands a hard leg kick that really hurts Rosholt. Nelson slips and resets himself before Rosholt is able to capitalise. Left hand lands for Nelson. Rosholt lands a good kick to the body. Both men land left hands. Rosholt lands a good leg kick. Both men seem tentative, neither man wants to take a risk. Overhand right lands for Nelson, and a big left lands for Rosholt. Big left hand and an overhand right lands for Nelson. A good left lands for Rosholt. Rosholt looks for a right hand. Nelson lands a hard shot that forces Rosholt back to end the round. My score: 10-9 Nelson Overall score: 19-19 Draw

#11 Roy Nelson vs #12 Jared Rosholt – ROUND 1/3 Round one is underway. Nelson stalking Rosholt early on. Nelson is very low with his stance, Rosholt is moving side to side, trying not to let Nelson inside. Both men are missing shots, but if one of those lands, either man could be out. Nelson just misses with a massive overhand right. Rosholt forces Nelson to move back and lands a good left. Nelson just misses with a big uppercut. Nelson fainting with his shots. Rosholt lands a nice counter and Nelson is hurt, Rosholt looking to tee off but Nelson is able to get away as they reset in the centre. Rosholt lands a good combination. Nelson faints the takedown and Nelson tags him as he does so. Good leg kick lands for Rosholt. Nelson lands a left hand. Rosholt throws a front kick and thats time. My score: 10-9 Rosholt Overall score: 10-9 Rosholt

Here comes Roy Nelson!