UFC 141 Results: Danny Castillo Edges Anthony Njokuani In Split Decision Victory

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The fought fight of the night at UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem is Anthony Njokuani vs. Danny Castillo. This is a lightweight fight, meaning 155 pounds. This fight is airing on Spike TV. The referee in charge of the action is Steve Mazzagatti.

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ROUND 1 - Njokuani is switching stances while Castillo is orthodox. Castillo uses the double to land a trip. Njokuani stands but is slammed to the mat again. Njokuani partially stands but Castillo is tight around the waist. And now Castillo gets the takedown. Njokuani's sitting, but his back is against the fence trying to avoid Castillo's sliding mount. Njokuani tries to stand again, but is being lifted at the waist over and over. Castillo takes Njokuani's back, but is temporarily reversed. Off a guillotine attempt, Castillo lifts and slams Njokuani to the mat with authority. Before the close of the round, Njokuani stands.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Castillo.

ROUND 2 - Not much action in the first minute. Castillo eats a knee from Njokuani and is nearly thrown, but the two stand again. Castillo sits in for a takedown and is stuffed. Njokuani grabs a clinch and drives hard knees to the ribs of Castillo plus a vicious elbow. Right hand from Njokuani buckles Castillo, but the wrestler hangs on and gets the takedown. Castillo working from on top. Njokuani tries to stand, but Castillo chases him down.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Njokuani.

ROUND 3 - Castillo reaches for a takedown, but Njokuani moves out and avoids it. The fighters clinch and Castillo gets the takedown. Njokauni is finally able to stand, but Castillo is standing behind him. This time Njokuani escapes and the two separates. And then Castillo eats a body kick. Castillo gets another takedown and Njokuani stands, but Castillo is still behind him. Now they separate. Jab from Njokuani and an outside leg kick.

MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Castillo and the fight 29-28 Castillo.

UFC 141 results: Danny Castillo defeats Anthony Njokuani by split decision (29-28 Castillo, 29-28 Njokuani, 29-28 Castillo)

Full results:

UFC 141 results: Danny Castillo defeats Anthony Njokuani by split decision (29-28 Castillo, 29-28 Njokuani, 29-28 Castillo)
UFC 141 results: Dong Hyun Kim defeats Sean Pierson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
UFC 141 results: Jacob Volkmann defeats Efrain Escudero by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC 141 results: Diego Nunes defeats Manny Gamburyan by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)