Winner via split decision (29-28 Diaz, 29-28 Guida, 29-28 Guida): Clay Guida
After the fight, Guida gave an Oscar-like acceptance speech, thanking tons of people. It went on for awhile.
St. Pierre was shown arriving in the back. Penn was shown next. Thiago Silva and Lyoto Machida were then shown warming up.
Karo Parisyan vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Round 1: Parisyan landed a hard right early, but Kim was able to take Parisyan down. Kim and Parisyan got up with Kim jumping on Parisyan's back, but wasn't able to do anything. Kim continued to dominate the round on Parisyan's back trying to cinch in the rear naked choke but wasn't able to get in. He went for a triangle, but Parisyan was able to sneak out. Good round for Kim, 10-9 Kim.
Round 2: Kim landed a big kick early. Parisyan went for a judo throw but landed on his back. Karo was able to turn it over but they got back up to their feet. Parisyan was able to get another judo throw. Parisyan's mouthpiece kept falling out so they paused the fight to put another one in. Much better round for Karo, 10-9 Karo.
Round 3: Kim was trying for a standing rear naked choke. Not much happened this round. Tough round to score since neither man really did anything. I'd score 10-9 for Karo.
Winner via Split Decision: Karo Parisyan (29-28 Parisyan, 29-28 Kim, 29-28 Parisyan):
They must be running tight on time as they didn't even do a post fight interview with Karo. Every fight tonight has went to a decision so far.
Stephan Bonnar vs. Jon Jones
Round 1: Jones landed some hard kicks early. Mike Goldberg noted that Jones is the third youngest fighter in the UFC. Jones got a big throw on Bonnar. Jones nailed Bonnar witha spinning back fist and looked to almost finish the fight and was dropping a flurry of punches before Bonnar pulled guard. Jones nailed another big knee and got a takedown to finish the round. Dominant round for Jones, almost 10-8, but I'd score it 10-9.
Round 2: Jones started off dominant, taking down Bonnar several times. Jones has a ton of potential, he may be the next big thing in this division. Jones was looking tired at the end of this round, but right as I typed that, he scored a huge judo throw. 10-9 Jones.
Round 3: Jones is visibly tired at the start. Bonnar went for a throw, but Jones was able to reverse it and gain the advantage. Bonnar almost got a triangle, but Jones was able to wiggle out. Not much action and this fight is off to the judges' scorecards. 10-9 Jones.