MacDonald's corner is yelling at him to not take Maia to the ground and to knock Maia down. Adrian Peterson was shown at ringside and got a big ovation.
Round 3: The two went to the ground and a couple of minutes into the ground, Maia was able to secure a rear naked choke forcing MacDonald to tap.
Winner via tapout with a rear naked choke at 2:44 in Round 3: Demian Maia
For tonight's text poll on who will win the main event, the votes are at 73% for St. Pierre right now.
A promo for UFC: 88 Breakthrough aired.
Kenny Florian vs. Roger Huerta
I guess Gamburyan - Emerson will be next. With Huerta's contract being up, you know Dana White is going for Ken-Flo.The crowd is solidly behind Huerta as they enter the cage.
Round 1: Florian scored a huge takedown early and mounted Huerta. Huerta tried to get out and Florian got his back and flattened him out but Huerta was able to get up. Loud chants for "Huerta". Huerta was doing better as the round went on with the two trading blows, but I score it 10-9 Florian.
Round 2: Huerta started the round looking for a superman punch while Florian was going to a takedown. Florian was able to get Huerta's back, flatten him out and get the hooks in byt Huerta was able to pop out and get back to his feet. Florian sweeped Huerta and took Huerta down, but Huerta quickly popped back up. They traded some good shots as the round came to a close. Tough round, I go 10-9 Florian.
Round 3: Florian scored a big knee and Huerta spit on the ground. Huerta's pissed. It went back to the ground and Florian landed a couple of good shots. Florian was able to knock Huerta down in the closing seconds and land some hard punches and knees. 10-9 Florian.
Winner via unanimous decision: Kenny Florian, all judges scored it 30-27
The crowd booed Florian during the post match interview. Florian dedicated the win to Jorge Rivera, who lost his eldest daughter.
St. Pierre still leads the text voting with 67% of the vote.
BJ Penn was shown at ringside.
Manvel Gamburyan vs. Robert Emerson
Round 1: Gamburyan came out swinging and Emerson caught him with a straight right hand and a left hook that knocked Gamburyan out as Yves Lavigne waved Emerson off.
Winner via knockout in 12 seconds of Round 1: Robert Emerson
Laura Prepon of That 70s Show was shown at ringside.