UFC 129 Results and Recap
1. Pablo Garza Flying Triangle Choke in round 1 (4:31) vs. Yves Jabouin.
2. John Makdessi KO with Spinning Back Fist in round 3 (1:27) vs. Kyle Watson.
3. Jason MacDonald Triangle Choke in round 1 (1:37) vs. Ryan Jensen.
4. Ivan Menjivar TKO with Elbows & Punches in round 1 (1:30) vs. Charlie Valencia.
5. Claude Patrick Unanimous Decision vs. Daniel Roberts
6. Jake Ellenberger KO with Punches in round 1 (2:42) vs. Sean Pierson.
7. Rory MacDonald Unanimous Decision vs. Nate Diaz.
8. Benson Henderson Unanimous Decision vs. Mark Bocek.
9. Vladimir Matyushenko KO with Punches in round 1 (:20) vs. Jason Brilz.
10. Lyoto Machida KO with (Silva) Front Kick in round 2 (1:05) vs. Randy Couture.
In an unanimous decision Jose Aldo retains his featherweight title against Mark Hominick but notwithout blood, gasps and gashes.
The 24-year-old Aldo made his entrance riding on his confidence but as soon as he stepped into the octagon the electricity quickly turned thick with tension.
The beginning of round one started at a quick pace, laying a few hands testing each other’s stand up.
Aldo sets Hominick up and scores a takedown but Hominick on his back attacks with an arm bar. Aldo with top position throws singles, both fighters engage with lots of grappling. For the lack of action McCarthy warns the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aldo begins to throw sharp elbows resulting in a cut to Hominick’s left eye. The round ends with
Hominick looking worn out.
Aldo begin round 2 with kicks to the leg and mid-section. There’s a noticeable gape from Aldo’s openmouth as Aldo throws punches while Hominick trades shots with him.
Trying to set Hominick up again with a takedown, Hominick sees it coming and easily stuffs it and puts together some slick boxing. Eating a few shots Aldo manages to catch Hominick with another takedown.
Top position again, with very little ground and pound from Aldo, McCarthy stands them up.
Round 2 ends with Hominick delivering kicks which Aldo catches and gets another takedown
Before the round 3 starts, Hominick comments to his corner that he could feel Aldo fading.
Hominick starts round 3 throwing and landing straights and jabs putting his trademark on Aldo’s eye but Aldo still looked strong returned with his own strikes and takedown attempts. At this point whether Aldo succeeds or not Hominick is aware of the takedown, whereas all Aldo was watching for are Hominick strikes.
Putting together 2 clean hits Aldo puts Hominick on his back. Aldo rains blows but realizing he couldn’t finish him, Hominick survives on the ground both fighters look exhausted.
The start of the round 4, Aldo was the aggressor utilizing both kicks and strikes but Hominick wasn’t going anywhere that was until he threw 2 jabs and in return Aldo threw 2 of his own that lead to Hominick on the canvas with a goose egg on the top of his head. Aldo seizing a weakness attacked the giant golf ball on Hominick head until a doctor was called.
Standing Hominick up, the crowd gasped at the sight of Hominick’s second head. After a quick look, the doctor clears the fighter to resume.
The last round the fighters continue to scrap. Aldo lands a great uppercut but Hominick manages to puts Aldo on his back and goes to work.
A cut on Hominicks face opens and blood gushes on the canvas, the champion is on ground getting beat.
The crowd gets louder and cheers on Hominick who’s attacking from all sides to finish the exhaustedAldo who isn’t returning any shots or submission attempts of his own.
The fight ended in the hands of the judges but did deliver the drama.
In a unanimous decision George St. Pierre retains his belt but not without sustaining an eye injury in the third round.
The main event starts out with George St Pierre striking at a distance where Jake Shields can’t take him down. Shields manage to catch one of Pierre’s leg and pushes him into the fence but with the better leverage Pierre turns Shields around and frees himself away from the fence.
The action returns to the middle of the ring, Pierre’s hands are looking good against a visibly stiff
Shields. Possibility bating Pierre to close the distance, Shields let’s Pierre throw strikes but realizing Shields is at a distance, Pierre sets up multiple spin kicks to the body of Shields.
Pierre looking loose is throwing whatever he wants, a left hand catches Shields on the button and sends him flying to the canvas. Respecting Shields’ BJJ, Pierre smartly does not go in with the ground and pound.
Standing Shields up, Pierre puts together some nice boxing and kicks to end the round.
Round 2, Shields is looking more active with his hands but Pierre is patient throwing straights and landing overhand rights.
Pushing Shields back, Pierre gets enough room to roundhouse Shields in the mid section. Realizing he needs to close the distance, Shields pushes forward but can’t seem to inflect much damage. Pierre continues to throw over hand rights like a machine, all Shields can do is defend.
The round ends with Shields squared up with Pierre catching strikes.
Catching their breath, round 3 starts out with a brawl but Shields is not cracking Pierre’s superb striking skills to get a takedown.
Pierre’s overhand right is proving very effective but a scrappy Shields continues to work in the pocket. But Pierre had clearly neutralized Shields in the third round but not without damaging Pierre’s right eye.
The beginning of the 4th round Pierre is noticeably concerned with his right eye. But that doesn’t affect his performance as he throws Shields to the ground and stands back up, both fighters are looking crisp.
Shields pushes the action but Pierre’s relentless offense lands a great kick into Shields head. Pierre is landing hard hitting blows but Shields is unfazed, taunting Pierre and landing his own shots opening a cut on Pierre’s face. Obviously injured, Pierre can’t finish off Shields.
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In the final round, sensing a wounded Pierre, a tired Shields throws for the fences but defending
champion counters with the better combination. At this point the exhausted Shields wasn’t even
looking for the takedown.
The fight ends with the 2 fighters in the middle of the ring.
