MMA Nation - UFC 137 Results And Play-By-Play: Penn Vs. Diazhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-10-29T20:57:07-07:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22868742011-10-29T20:57:07-07:002011-10-29T20:57:07-07:00UFC 137 Fight Card Results; Penn, CroCop Announce Retirement
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<p>The following is the results for tonight's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a> event. Sadly, legends <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122491/mirko-filipovic">Mirko Filipovic</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122540/b-j-penn">B.J. Penn</a> announced their retirement. Stay tuned to <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> for all post-fight coverage.</p>
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<p><b><br>For more analysis, follow me (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/sbnlukethomas">@SBNLukeThomas</a>) on Twitter.</b><br><br><b>UFC 137 results: </b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> defeats B.J. Penn by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122493/cheick-kongo">Cheick Kongo</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122496/matt-mitrione">Matt Mitrione</a> by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-28, 29-28)<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/123062/roy-nelson">Roy Nelson</a> defeats Mirko 'CroCop' Filipovic by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:30 of round 3.<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127866/scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131786/jeff-curran">Jeff Curran</a> by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122479/hatsu-hioki">Hatsu Hioki</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122484/george-roop">George Roop</a> by split decision (29-28 Hioki, 29-28 Roop, 29-28 Hatsu Hioki).<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122525/donald-cerrone">Donald Cerrone</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122895/dennis-siver">Dennis Siver</a> by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:22 of round 1.<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127867/bart-palaszewski">Bart Palaszewski</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122530/tyson-griffin">Tyson Griffin</a> by knockout (referee stoppage) at 2:45 of round 1.<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128667/brandon-vera">Brandon Vera</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129744/eliot-marshall">Eliot Marshall</a> by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129719/ramsey-nijem">Ramsey Nijem</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127870/danny-downes">Danny Downes</a> by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/142715/francis-carmont">Francis Carmont</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122618/chris-camozzi">Chris Camozzi</a> by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27).<br><br><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/144179/clifford-starks">Clifford Starks</a> defeats <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/143848/dustin-jacoby">Dustin Jacoby</a> by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)<br><br>UFC 137: 'Penn vs. Diaz'took place Oct. 29 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Nevada.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524188/ufc-137-fight-card-resultsLuke Thomas2011-10-29T20:41:14-07:002011-10-29T20:41:14-07:00UFC 137 Results: Nick Diaz Defeats B.J. Penn By Unanimous Decision
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<p>The following is the live blog of the third round of the main event for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a>. The fight was even according to our scoring heading into the third round.</p>
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<p>ROUND 3 - Penn lands a hard shot to the boy. Penn attempts a single, but can't get it. And we're back to round two with Diaz pounding on Penn against the fence. Penn circles out. Constant punches from Diaz either land as jabs or hook to Penn's body/face. Penn managing to keep this fight in the center of the cage. Penn's hanging on but can't do much. Diaz pressing again into the fence and throwing punch after punch. Penn firing back, though. Diaz almost chasing Penn now, but Penn strong in the pocket returning fire.</p>
<p>MMA Nation scores this bout 10-9 Diaz and the fight 29-28 Diaz.</p>
<p><b>UFC 137 results: Nick Diaz defeats B.J. Penn by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524154/ufc-137-results-nick-diaz-defeats-b-j-penn-by-unanimous-decisionLuke Thomas2011-10-29T20:32:25-07:002011-10-29T20:32:25-07:00UFC 137 Results: B.J. Penn Vs. Nick Diaz Round 2
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<p>In the first round of their main event at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122540/b-j-penn">B.J. Penn</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a> put on a close content. In my judgment, Penn won the first, but it was not overwhelming. Diaz was able to land punches at range, but Penn scored more effectively both striking and grappling.</p>
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<p>ROUND 2 - Penn lands a combo, but Diaz responds with an outside leg kick. The fighters clinch and Diaz drives Penn into the fence. The two separate. Penn now doing the stalking. Penn goes for a single, but can't get it. Hard body shots by Diaz. Good jab by Diaz. Penn with his back against the fence and now Diaz seems to be warming. Diaz reaches for a takedown, but can't get it. Left hand by Diaz and another find the mark. Penn is in big trouble. Nick Diaz is absolutely assaulting him.</p>
<p>MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Diaz.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524147/ufc-137-results-b-j-penn-vs-nick-diaz-round-2Luke Thomas2011-10-29T20:26:04-07:002011-10-29T20:26:04-07:00UFC 137 Results: B.J. Penn Vs. Nick Diaz Round 1
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<p>The main event of the evening at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a> is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122540/b-j-penn">B.J. Penn</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122575/nick-diaz">Nick Diaz</a>. This fight is scheduled for three five-minute rounds. This is a non-title affair. The referee in charge of the action is Josh Rosenthal.</p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Penn ducks a right and lands a straight punch of his own. Now the fighters clinch along the fence. Penn lands a right and they separate. Right hand from Diaz lands over the top, but Penn responds. Right to the body by Diaz. Single leg dump by Penn and in a scramble he takes Diaz's back. Diaz escapes but Penn scrambles to side control. Diaz sits up and stands, now pressing Penn into the fence. Penn lands two-punch combo. Hard uppercut from Penn in the clinch. Right hand finds the mark for Penn. Diaz responds with a right of his own.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Penn.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524132/ufc-137-results-b-j-penn-vs-nick-diaz-round-1Luke Thomas2011-10-29T20:07:11-07:002011-10-29T20:07:11-07:00UFC 137 Results: Cheick Kongo Decisions Matt Mitrione In Languid Affair
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<p>The fourth fight of the night on the pay-per-view broadcast at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a> is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122496/matt-mitrione">Matt Mitrione</a> vs. Cheick Kongo. This is a heavyweight fight, meaning the weight total cannot be above 265 pounds (with a one pound overage allotment). The referee in charge of the action is Herb Dean.</p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Mitrione comes out southpaw and Kongo is orthodox. Mitrione leaps into for a right and misses and the two clinch with Kongo doing the pressing. Referee Dean separates them. Mitrione drives in with two punches neither of which land. Outside leg kick from Kongo. Mitrione lands a glancing left.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation </a>scores this round 10-10.</p>
<p>ROUND 2 - Inside and outside leg kicks from Kongo find the mark. Mitrione returns the favor to the inside, but Kongo responds. The fighters are still exchanging leg kicks and not much else. Left hand from Mitrione land and partially sends Kongo back. Now an uppercut from Mitrione.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation </a>scores this round 10-9 Mitrione.</p>
<p>ROUND 3 - Right hand from Kongo now. And now a double leg from Kongo puts Mitrione on his back. Kongo working top control now. Mitrione manages to stand and now the two clinch against the fence. Kongo goes for another double leg scoop and gets it. Working ground and pound now in half guard, but nothing overly damaging lands. Kongo with a modified seatbelt raining punches on Mitrione.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation </a>scores this round 10-9 Kongo and the fight 29-29, a draw.</p>
<p><b>UFC 137 results: Cheick Kongo defeats Matt Mitrione by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-28, 29-28)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524085/ufc-137-results-cheick-kongo-matt-mitrione-mma-newsLuke Thomas2011-10-29T19:32:26-07:002011-10-29T19:32:26-07:00UFC 137 Results: Roy Nelson Stops Mirko CroCop In The Third Round
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<p>The third fight of the night on the pay-per-view portion of the card for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a> is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/123062/roy-nelson">Roy Nelson</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122491/mirko-filipovic">Mirko Filipovic</a>. This is a heavyweight fight. 'CroCop' has suggested this could be his last fight in MMA. The referee in charge of the action is Steve Mazzagatti.</p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - CroCop opens southpaw, Nelson is orthodox. Big overhand right from Nelson misses the mark. Single leg drive takedown sends CroCop to his back. Nelson works on top from CroCop's guard. CroCop works his way back to his feet. Middle kick from CroCop finds the mark. Right hand from Nelson lands, but eats a partial uppercut as a return. Both fighters trade strong hand punches. Another middle kick from CroCop lands.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 CroCop.</p>
<p>ROUND 2 - Right hand from Nelson rocks CroCop and sends him reeling, but he recovers and rocks Nelson. Nelson covering up along the fence and CroCop is unloading. Somehow Nelson survives and the two circle back into the center of the cage. Head kick from CroCop is blocked. Nelson sort of runs the pipe on a single and now is in side control on CroCop. Short hammerfists from Nelson on top now, but they're not doing much. Nelson achieves mounted crucifix and lands a steady stream of punches.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Nelson.</p>
<p>ROUND 3 - Attempted middle kick from Nelson doesn't land very hard. Right hand from Nelson sends CroCop stumbling back, but he recovers. Short left from Nelson hurts CroCop and sends him face-first into the mat. CroCop attempts to recover, but Nelson takes his back. Raining punches from on top, the referee stops the fight.</p>
<p><b>UFC 137 results: Roy Nelson defeats Mirko 'CroCop' Filipovic by TKO (referee stoppage) at 1:30 of round 3.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524036/ufc-137-results-roy-nelson-mirko-crocop-mma-newsLuke Thomas2011-10-29T19:06:00-07:002011-10-29T19:06:00-07:00UFC 137 Results: Scott Jorgensen Decisions Jeff Curran After Three Rounds
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<p>The second fight of the night airing on the pay-per-view portion of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a> card is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131786/jeff-curran">Jeff Curran</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127866/scott-jorgensen">Scott Jorgensen</a>. This is a bantamweight fight, meaning 135 pounds. The referee in charge of the action is Kim Winslow.<a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/mma/fight/952/ufc-137-tyson-griffin-vs-bart-palaszewski"><br></a></p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Both fighters open orthodox. Jorgensen lands a takedown and now working on top in Curran's full but open guard. Decent right hand over the top from Jorgensen now. Curran almost hits a scissors sweep, but Jorgensen's base prevents the reversal. Curran tries to stand, but Jorgensen immediately drags him back down. Right hand from Curran finds the mark. Single leg dump, though from Jorgensen lands.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Jorgensen.</p>
<p>ROUND 2 - Left hook by Jorgensen finds the mark and he's taking center of the cage. Curran dives for a double, but Jorgensen stuffs it and fires knees from the front head lock. Jorgensen lands another takedown and is working from Curran's half guard. Curran nearly lands a guillotine, but Jorgensen goes back down and then base down to complete the escape. Curran from full guard nearly hits another scissors sweep, but Curran gets enough to be on top of Jorgensen facing him.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Jorgensen.</p>
<p>ROUND 3 - Three punch combo from Curran mostly blocked. Uppercut from Curran and a right hand partially land. Curran initiating most of the striking exchanges keeping Jorgensen off balance. Left hook from Curran now lands and again. Inside leg kick from Curran. Jorgensen stuffs a takedown from Curran.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Curran and the fight 29-28 Jorgensen.</p>
<p><b>UFC 137 results: Scott Jorgensen defeats Jeff Curran by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/29/2524012/ufc-137-results-scott-jorgensen-jeff-curran-mma-newsLuke Thomas2011-10-29T18:39:37-07:002011-10-29T18:39:37-07:00UFC 137 Results: Hatsu Hioki Edges George Roop In Split Decision
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<p>The first night of the night on the pay-per-view portion of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79709/ufc-137-results-penn-vs-diaz">UFC 137</a> fight card is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122479/hatsu-hioki">Hatsu Hioki</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122484/george-roop">George Roop</a>. This is a featherweight bout, meaning 145 pounds. This is Hioki's UFC debut. The referee in charge of the action is Josh Rosenthal.<a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/mma/fight/952/ufc-137-tyson-griffin-vs-bart-palaszewski"><br></a></p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Both fighters come out orthodox. Right hand from Roop glances off the chin of Hioki. Inadvertent groin kick from Roop temporarily stops the action. Roop nearly eats a left after defending a caught kick himself. Hioki reaches from a double and now both fighters clinch along the fence. Beautiful outside trip from Hioki sends Roop to the canvas and now Hioki is in side control. Roop tries to escape and in the scramble captured full guard. Now both fighters stand in a scramble.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Hioki.</p>
<p>ROUND 2 - Roop lands a left and partial head kick to start the round, but Hioki is fine. Right hand to the body by Roop. And another. Hioki body locks off an extended punch and achieves mount off of a trip. Hioki moves to side control and now back to mount. Roop manages to shrimp out and upkick to get back to his feet. Nothing significant lands.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Hioki.</p>
<p>ROUND 3 - Flying knee from Roop misses the mark. Hioki shoots with no set-up and Roop easily defends. Hioki presses Roop into the cage now looking for a striking or takedown opening. After a stalemate in the clinch, Roop and Hioki are separated. Roop gets an outside trip takedown and is now in Hioki's full guard. Hioki using the rubber guard, but it does nothing. Fight ends there.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> scores this round 10-9 Hioki and the fight 30-27 Hioki.</p>
<p><b>UFC 137 results: Hatsu Hioki defeats George Roop by split decision (29-28 Hioki, 29-28 Roop, 29-28 Hatsu Hioki)</b>.</p>
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