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PRELIMINARY CARD
The card got off to a late start due to the Bobby Stack - David Douglas being canceled.
AJ Fonseca vs. Alex Crispim
Round 1: Fonseca pressed Crispim to the cage early in the round. Crispim managed to score a takedown and controlled Fonseca from the top. Crispim landed some blows from the top, as well as some elbows. Fonseca was able to get back to his feet late in the round and managed to stun Crispim with some punches to the head. Fonseca continued to press the action as the round came to an end. FightLine.com scores the round 10-9 for Crispim.
Round 2: Crispim attempted a takedown to start the round, but was stuffed. Fonseca broke free and both men traded punches and kicks in the center of the cage. Fonseca was able to score a takedown, but was caught in a guillotine attempts. Crispim got Fonseca's back, but Fonseca was able to get back to his feet. Crispim landed a couple of leg kicks as the round came to an end. FightLine.com scores the round 10-9 for Crispim.
Round 3: Crispin landed some kicks early on. Fonseca stalked and pressed him against the cage. Crispim grabbed a leg and attempted a takedown but was stuffed. He started nailing away at Fonseca and accidentally kneed him in the head, which caused a pause in the fight. Fonseca managed to take Crispim down, but Crispim was able to attempt an arm triangle and a heel hook as the round came to a close. FightLine.com scores the round 10-9 for Crispim.
Alex Crispin defeated AJ Fonseca via unanimous decision (all judges scored it 30-27)
Daisuke Nakamura vs. Justin Wilcox
Round 1: Both fighters traded early on. Wilcox was connecting with more blows, while Nakamura was controlling the cage. Wilcox landed a nice flurry which seemed to rock Nakamura a little. Wilcox continued to connect with jabs and rocked him with an overhand right. Wilcox was able to floor Nakamura after landing a big right, but Nakamura got quickly back up to his feet. FightLine.com scores the round 10-9 for Wilcox.
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