UFC FIGHT NIGHT RESULTS: Maynard Edges Diaz in Main Event

TUF Guy Amir Sadollah decisions "Bad" Brad
After the first few minutes of back and forth action with both fighters landing, Amir started to take control and land a punch that had Blackburn wobbling and in danger. Blackburn was able to recover, but never able to gain control of the contest with Amir controlling the action and landing kicks at will, he walks away with a Unanimous decision win. ROADHOUSE!! (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Filthy Tom Lawlor and Aaron Simpson go for broke
Tom Lawlor mauled Aaron Simpson completely in the first round as he repeatedly anded punches on Simpson and wobbled him repeatedly. Simpson showed heart and a rock hard chin as he persevered through that round and came back in the next two to get the split decision win. The crowd booed heavily as they thought, as I did, that Lawlor deserved the nod. (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Hencho En Mexico gets tapped and snapped by Dunham
Efrain Escudero dominated Dunham in the first round landing hard shots and coming close to stopping the young pasty fighter. Dunham came back and won the second round and in the third caught Efrain in an arm bar and looks to have broken his arm before Efrain tapped. Someone's "O" had to go, and unfortunately for Efrain it was his.

Not so good stuff Maynard
The Stockton Homie bloodied "The Bully" but Maynard was able to control where the fight took place while trying to KO his TUF nemesis. Gray looked unimpressive in his victory and would be put through the meat grinder by BJ Penn if he should be the next in line. Gray was able to wobble the younger Diaz brother on a couple occasions and didn't want anything to do with Diaz's Jiu-Jitsu game. The judges rendered it a split decision win for Maynard. (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Full Results

Nick Catone def. Jesse Forbes via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Gerald Harris def. John Salter via TKO (strikes) - Round 3, 3:24
Rafael Dos Anjos def. Kyle Bradley via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Rory MacDonald def. Mike "Joker" Guymon via submission (armbar) - Round 1, 4:27
Thiago Tavares vs. Nick Lentz declared majority draw (28-28, 28-28, 29-27)
Rick Story def. Jesse Lennox via split decision (30-27, 30-27, 28-29)
Chris Leben def. Jay Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Amir Sadollah def. Brad Blackburn via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Aaron Simpson def. Tom Lawlor via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Evan Dunham def. Efrain Escudero via submission (armbar) - Round 3, 1:59
Gray Maynard def. Nate Diaz via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

Griffin Wins a Close Split Decision at UFC 106

Ortiz and Griffin again put in a back and forth effort in the main event of UFC 106.  Just as in their first meeting this one ended in a split decision but with Griffin coming out the victor.  Both fighters made the case for a third meeting at the post fight presser, and a rubber match could be in the former champions futures.  As for the co-main event Koscheck was able to get the submission victory over the explosive, yet less experienced, Anthony Johnson. After the bout Koscheck called out Dan Hardy stating that he is not the number one contender in the division and that he hasn't fought anybody to warrant his position. Koscheck's teammate Phil Baroni was not so successful in his return bout in the UFC. The Ultimate Fighter winner Amir Sadollah was able to weather the early storm from Baroni and pick him apart throughout the remainder of the fight to get the decision victory.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

Forrest Griffin def. Tito Ortiz via split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Josh Koscheck def. Anthony Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) - Round 2, 4:27
Paulo Thiago def. Jacob Volkmann via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira def. Luiz Cane via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 1:56
Amir Sadollah def. Phil Baroni via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Ben Saunders def. Marcus Davis via knockout (knees) - Round 1, 3:24
Kendall Grove def. Jake Rosholt via submission (triangle choke) - Round 1, 3:59
Brian Foster def. Brock Larson via TKO (strikes) - Round 2, 3:25
Caol Uno vs. Fabricio Camoes declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
George Sotiropoulos def. Jason Dent via submission (armbar) - Round 2, 4:36

UFC 106 Tito's Do-Over

 (Yeah, I dont know how to tell you this but I'm kind of a big deal Forrest.)

MAIN CARD

Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz
I am flip-flopping my decision on this fight. I originally picked Griffin to win, but after much consideration and pondering at that humongous dome of Ortiz's I think I am going to give it to Tito via TKO stoppage in the third round. Tito says hes 100% healthy for the first time in years after back surgery, and who knows what Forrest's mental state is like after that brutal loss to Silva. Forrest has been stopped a couple of times via brutal GnP, and Ortiz may be an aging commodity with his wrestling dependent style, but he does have some vicious strikes on the ground. Ortiz may be an old pro in the game, but he has wins over Griffin, in my opinion he won the bout with Rashad, and up until Shogun he was the only one to give Machida a scare in the cage with that near miss triangle at the end of their bout. Lets hope Ortiz head doesn't get any bigger after this win or the only hats he'll be able to wear are those giant foam cowboy hats. 
Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is the best wrestler that Johnson has faced to date but lets not get it twisted here Johnson is a beast. This should be an exiting fight, and I think Johnson comes out on top with a knockout of Kos to make it his fourth straight KO/TKO victory.
Phil Baroni vs. Amir Sadollah
Baroni is not messing around this time around. He is not his normal brash, trash talking self in the lead up to this fight because he needs a win to stay relevant. I expect Sadollah to be too green for the heavy handed vet and walk away with his second loss in the Octagon via TKO.
Luiz Cane vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Luis Cane is on a hot streak right now and on the upswing in his career. However, Lil Nog is no joke and coming into this with more experience in the ring.  I do think that Cane is too fast and heavy handed for Lil Nog and after a round of Nog winning the contest Cane will come back and take the fight via Decision.
Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkmann
Two grapplers go at it with Thiago being a jujitsu ace and Volkman being a wrestling phenom.  I expect Volkman to dominate position while avoiding Paulo's sloppy stand up and crafty submissions to get the decision victory.

PRELIMINARY CARD (Spike TV)

Marcus Davis vs. Ben Saunders
Saunders has a good clinch game, but is not at the level of the top welterweights yet. Marcus Davis takes this one via TKO.
Kendall Grove vs. Jake Rosholt
Rosholt coming off of his first win in the UFC should be more comfortable and confident this time around and that is not good news for Grove. Rosholt via submission. 

PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

Brian Foster vs. Brock Larson
Fabricio Camoes vs. Caol Uno
Jason Dent vs. George Sotiropoulos

Baroni vs. Sadollah Upgraded to Main Card @ UFC 106

If you missed our inerview with Baroni last month, check it out below for his thoughts on the Sadollah fight: