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UFC Fight Night 121 is being heralded by many as perhaps one of the strangest events in MMA history.
In the sense that this has been officially declared as the longest 13-fight UFC card in history, starting at 10:30 am local time and ending at 5:22 pm.
Regardless, former UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum maintained his position in the elite at 265, by outclassing Marcin Tybura; albeit getting rocked in the final round. Furthermore, the main card (FOX Sports 1) and UFC Fight Pass prelims, featured fights which all went the distance.
What served to further accentuate the troughs and peaks throughout the event, is that the FOX Sports 1 preliminary card saw every fight showcase highly-entertaining exchanges throughout. So, without further ado, here are the results for UFC Fight Night 121: Werdum vs Tybura—
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Main Card (FOX Sports 1)
#1 Fabricio Werdum vs Marcin Tybura
Fabricio Werdum dominated this matchup over the course of 4 rounds—out-striking Tybura, with minimal grappling exchanges.
However, after achieving a significant lead, Werdum seemed to slow down in the final stanza of the fight; which allowed Tybura to ding him with a couple of beautiful head kicks. Werdum seemed rocked toward the end but persevered and won the bout on the scorecards.
Result: Fabricio Werdum def. Marcin Tybura via Unanimous Decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
#2 Jessica Rose-Clark vs Bec Rawlings
One ought to note that both fighters seemed well-matched in the grappling and striking aspects and realistically speaking, the fight could have gone either way.
Jessica and Bec engaged in a rather scrappy contest, with both fighters trading heavy leather toward the end. Ultimately, Jessica was declared the winner by 2 of the 3 judges.
Result: Jessica Rose-Clark def. Bec Rawlings via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#3 Belal Muhammad vs Tim Means
Muhammad’s iron chin helped him against the always dangerous Tim Means.
Means wasn’t able to successfully get into his rhythm and utilize his trademark Muay Thai attack, whereas Muhammad prevailed in most exchanges over the course of their 3-round fight. ‘Remember The Name’ Muhammad prevailed in the end.
Result: Belal Muhammad def. Tim Means via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#4 Jake Matthews vs Bojan Velickovic
Matthews looked fast and agile against Velickovic but didn’t get off too much offence in any of the rounds.
Regardless, Matthews crisp combos, that were brief and far between, seemed to impress the judges who scored the bout for him. Matthews still has a ways to go, with regards to rounding up his MMA game, and his win Down Under is another step in the right direction.
Result: Jake Matthews def. Bojan Velickovic via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
#5 Elias Theodorou vs Dan Kelly
Theodorou seemed tentative in the early going, despite enjoying a sizeable athleticism advantage over Dan Kelly.
The fight was slow-paced and saw both fighters’ styles clash; resulting in a fairly uneventful showdown. Theodorou was adjudged the winner in the end.
Result: Elias Theodorou def. Dan Kelly via Unanimous Decision (30-28, 30-27, 30-26)
#6 Alexander Volkanovski vs Shane Young
Volkanovski beat Young from pillar to post.
In fact, Volkanovski was really close to finishing Young on multiple occasions throughout the bout, and kudos to the latter for surviving to see the final bell. Volkanovski showed great poise on the feet as well as the mat en route to a decision victory.
Result: Alexander Volkanovski def. Shane Young via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 1)
#1 Ryan Benoit vs Ashkan Mokhtarian
Benoit absolutely obliterated Mokhtarian with a head kick that could’ve knocked out anyone on a given day.
The bout was fairly entertaining throughout; with the rhythm coming to a final crescendo when Benoit landed a picture-perfect head kick on Mokhtarian.
Result: Ryan Benoit def. Ashkan Mokhtarian via KO (Head Kick) (Round 3, 2:38)
#2 Nik Lentz vs Will Brooks
Lentz once again played spoiler to a highly-touted fighter, as he perplexed Brooks with his awkward striking.
Furthermore, Lentz dominated him on the mat all the same; locking on a tight guillotine choke for the finish.
Result: Nik Lentz def. Will Brooks via Submission (Guillotine Choke) (Round 2, 2:05)
#3 Tai Tuivasa vs Rashad Coulter
Tai Tuivasa is being heralded as the next big thing in the UFC Heavyweight division.
Against Coulter, Down Under…it showed. Tuivasa put on a striking clinic against Coulter; stunning his multiple times on the feet, before putting him to sleep with a highlight reel flying knee.
Result: Tai Tuivasa def. Rashad Coulter via KO (Flying Knee) (Round 1, 4:35)
#4 Frank Camacho vs Damien Brown
Frank Camacho and Damien Brown put on a show for the Aussie fans; playing rock ‘em sock ‘em robots without a modicum of defence.
With the striking and grappling exchanges being somewhat similar for both combatants, the judges saw Camacho as the better fighter in the end; with 2 of 3 ringside judges scoring him as the victor.
Result: Frank Camacho def. Damien Brown via Split Decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
#1 Nadia Kassem vs Alex Chambers
Kassem’s pacing and distance had Chambers confused in the early going, and that’s how the rest of their bout played out as well.
Although it wasn’t a dominant performance, so to speak, Kassem did enough to warrant a win on the scorecards—outpointing Chambers in all aspects of the fight.
Result: Nadia Kassem def. Alex Chambers via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
#2 Eric Shelton vs Jenel Lausa
Shelton came into this fight as the more well-rounded Mixed Martial Artist.
When that Octagon door slammed shut, it showed, as Shelton thoroughly outworked Lausa. In fact, Shelton showcased several improvements as well; with slick combos on the feet, greater timing et al.
Furthermore, Shelton also exhibited a great understanding and management of distance over the course of his fight with Lausa. In the end, the judges awarded the win to Shelton.
Result: Eric Shelton def. Jenel Lausa via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
#3 Adam Wieczorek vs Anthony Hamilton
Wieczorek came in with an excellent game-plan but seemingly failed to implement it throughout.
Big props to Hamilton for adjusting midway and stealing a round from his foe. However, Wieczorek started off with crisp combinations which had the former stagnant.
Nevertheless, Hamilton’s corner seemed to have noticed the same and adapted midway. It would all prove to be for nought, however, as Wieczorek ran away with the bout across the scorecards.
Result: Adam Wieczorek def. Anthony Hamilton via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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