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Round three:
Vera comes out landing a couple of nice shots and the two men go back to the clench. Vera looks a bit tired as he continues to clench. Vera gets Andy in the clench and lands some nice knees. Now the two men go back into the clench. Joe Rogan thinks that Vera may be drawn out and dehydrated. Another boring round with neither fighter doing a whole lot. Vera pressed the action though and landed more shots. Vera takes that round as well. 10-9.
Final result: Brandon Vera def. Reese Andy by unanimous decison at 5:00, R3
Frank Edgar vs. Hermes Franca
Round one:
Edgar shoots right out of the gate and takes Franca down. Frank is landing some nice shots from the top position on Franca. Omaplata attempt to an armbar by Franca! Looks bad for Edgar. Edgar escapes! Very nice sub defense from Edgar. The two go to the feet. Franca lands a big knee and some nice punches before Edgar takes him down again. Edgar is in Franca's guard landing some nice elbows. Tough to score, but due to control I'd give that round to Edgar 10-9.
Round two:
Franca lands a nice kick to start. Edgar answers with a nice combination of his own. Edgar takes Franca down again. Edgar is landing some big blows from within Franca's guard. Edgar tries to pass but Franca stuffs it nicely. But Edgar goes back to landing nice elbows from the top. Now Franca gives Edgar his back. Franca rolls and gets Edgar back into his guard. The two go back to the feet and Franca lands a nice uppercut and takes Franca down again. That wasn't close. It goes to Edgar 10-9.
Round three:
Franca comes out strong. Lands a huge uppercut and a knee, but he gets taken down. Now Franca scrambles and gets to his feet, but Edgar takes him down again. He can take Franca down at will. Edgar is back in Franca's guard. Now Franca gets up but he eats a big knee from Edgar. Franca looks absolutely exhausted. Edgar is all cardio; he continues to press the action. Huge strikes from Franca! Big knee, bug uppercut. Edgar is hurt! Edgar is cut badly on his nose. Wow! Edgar takes Franca down as the round ends. Close round, but I'd score that for Edgar as well. 10-9.
Final result: Frankie Edgar def. Hermes Franca by unanimous decision at 5:00, R3
Cain Velasquez vs. Jake O’Brien
Round one:
O'Brien comes out strong pressing Velasquez who quickly takes him down. Velasquez has full control of this fight. Now he's pounding O'Brien with shots. He's got him in the Salaverry. O'Brien is taking tremendous punishment and can't defend himself. Refree calls it. Velasquez looks extremely impressive. He completely dominated O'Brien on the ground.
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