UFC 81: The Preliminary Fights Reported By
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UFC 81: BREAKING POINT THE PRELIMINARY FIGHTS
Welcome to OnlyUFC.com's live coverage of UFC 81. Quick results of the preliminary card fights will be posted below as updates are made available. Beginning at 10PM EST, return to the main page for our extremely detailed, rapidly-updated main card coverage.
Rob Emerson vs. Keita Nakamura Lightweight Fight
Round One: The fight opens with a feeling out process that includes a great number of leg kicks. Emerson turns things up with a crushing left hand that knocks Nakamura's mouthpiece out. Emerson follows up with leg kicks. Nakamura drops Emerson with a knee late in the round, but Emerson recovers quickly.
Round Two: Emerson continues his leg kick game and then finds his range for more punches. Nakamura scores a takedown during the round, but he cannot hold Emerson down. Emerson delivers more kicks and punches upon getting up to his feet.
Round Three: Nakamura breaks a circling period with a takedown, but Emerson once again works his way out. Emerson then pulls guard, hoping to keep control of Nakamura's body. Nakamura stays standing and invites Emerson to return to his feet. Nakamura starts to find his range with punches and scores a late round takedown to try and make a statement.
Rob Emerson won via split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29).
Terry Martin vs. Marvin Eastman Middleweight Fight
Round One: Action is not the name of the game in round one. Eastman tries for a takedown after a period of little activity, but Martin reverses it and drags Eastman to the mat. They eventually get back to their feet and clinch to a chorus of boos.
Round Two: The action does not pick up in round two, as the damage-free circling and clinching continues. Eastman eventually gets cut due to an accidental thumb poke in the eye and then follows up with a late-round takedown.
Round Three: Eastman scores a takedown after out-muscling Martin. He does some damage from side control before Martin pops up to his feet; the fighters return to clinching. Later in the round, Eastman connects with a solid strike combination that seals the deal on the cards.
Marvin Eastman won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
David Heath vs. Tim Boetsch Light Heavyweight Fight
Round One: After some feeling out, Heath connects with some punches. Boetsch throws a big bodykick. He then connects with a front kick to the body, followed by an overhand punch. Heath stuffs a Boetsch shot attempt. Bodyshot from Boetsch. Another front kick from Boetsch, followed by a big right hand.
Boetsch connects with a bodykick and then a knee to Heath's face. Left hand from Heath, but Boetsch forces Heath to back up with some front kicks. Leg kick from Boetsch. Another big knee from Boetsch; he opens up and keeps throwing knees, but Heath fires back with some counterpunches. Front kick from Boetsch.
Some punches from Boetsch, including an uppercut. He sets up another series of knees. Heath keeps hitting counter shots, but the level of knees from Boetsch is unbelievable. Boetsch suddenly throws Heath into the cage and pounces on him for a series of punches.
Tim Boetsch won via TKO (strikes) at 4:52 of Round One.
Chris Lytle vs. Kyle Bradley Welterweight Fight
Round One: Lytle counters a Bradley punch attempt and proceeds to pummel his opponent with strikes. He gets the stoppage.
Chris Lytle won via TKO (strikes) at :33 of Round One.
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