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'UFC 99: The Comeback' Results
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Winner via unanimous decision: Spencer Fisher

With both of the previous fights going to a decision, there was no post-fight interview and we're off to our next bout.

Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders

Round 1: Saunders pulled guard immediately and Swick landed some shots from the top. Swick pressed Saunders up against the cage. Saunders held on to Swick, trying to control the body. You could hear them smack talking, with Swick asking him, "Are you going to hold me all night", and Saunders responding, "We can stand back up, bitch!". But the fight stayed grounded, with Saunders holding Swick. Swick got up and went to land a big right to Saunders, but got caught by Saunders on the ground again. Finally, the referee stood them up with over a minute left. They traded punches, and Saunders pressed Swick up against the cage. Swick turned him around and tried to foot stomp as the round ended. Saunders rubbed Swick's head while walking back to his corner. 10-9 for Swick.

Round 2: Swick took Saunders down early and mounted him. Swick stayed in Saunders' guard, and landed a couple of shots before the referee stood them back up. Swick nailed Saunders with a nice combination and then started wailing away on him and the referee jumped in and stopped the fight.

Winner via TKO at 3:47 of Round 2: Mike Swick

After the fight, Swick said he wants the top guys - Matt Hughes, GSP and Thiago Alves.

Mostapha Al-turk vs. Mirko Cro Cop

Round 1: Al-turk landed some leg kicks early and went for a takedown, but cro Cop shrugged him off. Al-turk went for a head kick that missed. Al-turk pressed Cro Cop up against the cage, but Cro Cop moved out of the way. Cro Cop nailed Al-turk with a big right and then landed a flurry of punches that knocked Al-turk down. He let Al-turk back up and then nailed him with more punches before the referee called it. Unfortunately, A replay showed that it was an eye poke that stopped Al-turk in that final flurry.

Winner via TKO at 3:06 of Round 1: Mirko Cro Cop

Cro Cop said he was satisfied with his performance and it was better than his previous UFC performances. He talked about his recovery from his surgery and thanked his doctors. Joe Rogan brought up that it was a poke to the eye that stopped Al-turk, and Cro Cop apologized, but said it wouldn't have mattered anyway.

Cheick Kongo vs. Cain Velasquez

Round 1: Kongo rocked Velasquez with a big shot early, but Velasquez was still able to get a takedown. Velasquez tried to mount, but Kongo got out and got on top. Velasquez was able to get back on top and get side control. He mounted Kongo and got his back and got a rear-naked choke. Kongo was able to roll out of it and was mounted by Velasquez. Kongo was able to get back up to his feet, but Velasquez was able to take him down. Velasquez was relentless in his assault, nailing Kongo with shots from all over. Kongo got back up, only for Velasquez to take him back down. Velasquez had Kongo's back again, and pressed him against the cage. Kongo managed to get back up to his feet and nail a nice knee to Velasquez's body as the round ended. 10-9 for Velasquez.

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