UFC at Foxwoods: Observations by Terry Sutton with final results
by Brian Woodman Jr. on 09/08/14
There were no Dana White sightings on Sept. 5 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, which hosted UFC Fight Night, although Chuck Lidell, Anthony Pettis and Chris Weidman attended the event. The cage was smaller than the average sized ring.
Gegard Mousasi looked listless and distracted; like he really didn't want to be there.
Ronaldo Jacare Souza was dancing, singing and shaking hands on the way to the ring; it was more like an MTV VMA award appearance. He almost also submitted Gegard in the second round near the last minute with a kimura.
Alistair Overeem was dominating the first round throwing kicks to the body and legs of Ben Rothwell. Hit above the ear and knocked to the ground. A few more shots on the ground and the fight called. Neither were at the press conference at the end of the night.
Matt Mitrione was singing to himself as he walked to the ring and waited for the action to begin. His opponent Lewis was backing up as Mitrione approached him. Lewis literally ate a punch and was then grounded by Mitrione. Mitrione said afterwards he' d like a fight with Overeem, which is uncertain Overeem's defeat.
A bad cut stopped the Joe Lauzon and Michael Chiesa fight, which remained even until the last exchange after Chiesa eat a nasty knee (editor's note: it was named the fight of the night). Chiesa was pissed, still ready to fight and wanted a rematch (editor's note: Lauzon, Chiesa, Rothwell and Jacare each received a $50,000 bonus, according to information released by the UFC). Over a hundred supporters from Massachusetts wore red shirts and cheered Lauzon, who trained for a week near the casino (editor's note: Lauzon earned his thirteenth UFC performance bonus and surpassed Anderson Silva's record for bonuses with the organization, according to company spokespersons).
Lauzon's son is now nine months old son and was diagnosed with cancer shortly after birth. He is now doing much better and Lauzon said he is ready for more victims in the Octagon.
Jon Moraga and Scoggins both had their names tatooed on their back. Scoggins was more aggressive but fell victim to the more experienced Moraga, who expressed surprise that his opponent was viewed as the favorite.
Weidman was applauding and yelling after fellow Long Islander and teammate Al Iaquinto defeated Rodrigo Damm by TKO.
Chas Skelly earned two wins in 13 days. He smiled as he controlled former Rhode Island wrestling champion Soriano. Where's his bonus Dana White for taking two fights on short notice? (editor's note: According to the UFC, the event sold out with 4,086 audience members and $479,620 in ticket sales).
FINAL RESULTS (released by the UFC):
Ronaldo Souza defeats Gegard Mousasi by submission in the third round at :30.
Ben Rothwell defeats Alistair Overeem by KO/TKO in the first round at 2:41.
Matt Mitrione defeats Derrick Lewis by KO/TKO in the first round at 4:19.
Joe Lauzon defeats Michael Chiesa by KO/TKO in the second round at 2:46.
John Moraga defeats Justin Scoggins by submission in the second round at 4:13.
Al Iaquinta defeats Rodrigo Damm by KO/TKO in the third round at 2:43.
Rafael Natal defeats Chris Camozi by decision.
Chaz Skelly defeats Sean Soriano by decision.
Chris Beal defeats Tateki Matsudo by decision.
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