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Round 3: Ruiz came out swinging and took Southworth to the ground. The crowd started getting impatient with the lack of action while they were on the ground. They got back up to their feet and locked up against the cage. They were back to the ground with Southworth back on top, but again they weren't doing much. Ruiz ended up back on top and landed a couple of punches. Both guys look pretty gassed at this point. Ruiz had Southworth on the ground again, Southworth got back on top to end the round. 10-9 for Ruiz.
Round 4: The two came out swinging before Ruiz took Southworth to the cage and then they went to the ground with Southworth on top. They ended up back against the cage. Both were too tired to do any damage. At one point Southworth went for a kimora but Ruiz got out of it. Southworth continued to try and take the arm. The round finished with Southworth on top. 10-9 Southworth.
Round 5: Southworth and Ruiz started swinging before Ruiz was able to take Southworth to the ground again and had him in a front facelock. Southworth was able to gain control and stayed on top before they ended up back on their feet. And then back to the ground. Again. The rounded ended with Southworth on top. 10-9 Southworth.
Winner via unanimous decision: Bobby Southworth (Scores were 48-47,49-46,50-45)
The announced attendance was 7,488.
Billy Evengelista vs. Nam Phan Round 1: The two started out trading punches before Evengelista took Phan to the ground. Evengelista landed some good punches and dominated the round on top. Evengelista continued to hammer away and control the ground. I'd score it 10-8 for Evengelista.
Round 2: Phan and Evengelista started trading blows and Phan got a couple that stunned Evengelista. Plan also hit a good knee to the face and kept swinging before Phan got Evengelista in a clinch against the cage. Phan's looking much better this round. Evengelista managed to take Phan to the ground but Phan was able to get the fight back to their feet and drop some elbows on Evengelista. Evengelista was busted open in the back of his head, but managed to take Phan down. 10-9 Phan.
Round 3: They were back at exchanging punches before Phan stuffed a take down attempt from Evengelista. They Phan's landing some good blows and Evengelista's mouthpiece almost got knocked out of his mouth again. Evengelista was looking woozy, but managed to shake it off and take Phan down. After spending a little bit on the ground, Herb Dean stood them back up. Phan started hitting some good punches and kicks and Evengelista tried to take Phan down again but was stuffed. They finished the fight standing. 10-9 Phan.
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