The main card on FUEL TV starts with welterweights Che Mills vs. Matthew Riddle.
Round 1: They touch gloves. Riddle goes for a takedown and lets it go against the cage. Mills trying to chop out, but Riddle finally gets the takedown. Mills stands right back up. They're back in the center and trade small exchanges. Riddle connects with a nice right hand. Riddle puts Mills on his back as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Riddle
Round 2: A few kicks traded before Riddle looks for a takedown. As Riddle goes for the takedown, Mills hits a spinning back kick. Riddle is on top and looks to be fine after that kick. Lots of small shots by Riddle while they're on the ground. Riddle in the mount position and has the back on the ground. He looks for the choke with about 30 seconds left. He doesn't get it as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Riddle
Round 3: A hug as the round starts. Mills is laying in some offense early in the opening round. Riddle gets the leg, but doesn't have the takedown against the cage. Riddle has a body lock and puts it on the ground again. He lands some body and head shots. He almost gets a submission in as the fight concludes.
we scores the round 10-9 for Mills
Matthew Riddle def. Che Mills via split-decision
The first light heavyweight fight is next with James Te-Huna vs. Ryan Jimmo.
Round 1: Early under hooks by Te-Huna. After a minute of being on the cage, the referee puts them back in the center. Jimmo with a kick that puts Te-Huna on the ground and hits several shots, including another major blow. Te-Huna is cut near the eye. Jimmo has the head on the ground, but Te-Huna gains control. Jimmo trying to get out with elbows to the head as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Jimmo
Round 2: Te-Huna looking for the takedown with double under hooks. He gets it after about a minute and is in side control. Several straight punches and big elbows by Te-Huna with a minute. Jimmo spends the remainder of the round attempting to get up, but Te-Huna keeps pushing him back on the mat.
we scores the round 10-9 for Te-Huna
Round 3: They're pretty even halfway through this one and the pace has slowed. Twice the referee warned them to start working as little was happening. Te-Huna is on top as they go to the ground. Jimmo is trying to use the cage to get back on his feet. Te-Huna lands more offense of the two this round.
we scores the round 10-9 for Te-Huna
James Te-Huna def. Ryan Jimmo via unanimous decision
Another welterweight match with Gunnar Nelson vs. Jorge Santiago is on board.
Round 1: Santiago charges early. Big right hand by Santiago, followed by a knee. Nelson looks for a high kick. With Santiago on the ground, Nelson tries to grab him but gives up as they're both to their feet. Kick to the body by Nelson and he charges with 10 seconds left.
we scores the round 10-9 for Nelson
Round 2: A knee by Nelson who brings this to the ground. Some shots to the head by Nelson. While Santiago remains on the ground, Nelson stands to connect with a few shots. Nelson is now on top of Santiago and looks for two big elbows that do connect. That's where the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Nelson
Round 3: Nelson with some kicks to the stomach. He gets a sneaky right hand in. Santiago attempts to tee off on Nelson against the cage, but nothing hits. Nelson with an uppercut and Santiago looks wobbly. Nelson charges with 90 seconds to go. Santiago can barely stand and another uppercut by Nelson. Santiago looks tired, but remains on his feet. Santiago swings widely and connects with a huge right hand as the bell sounds.
we scores the round 10-9 for Nelson
Gunnar Nelson def. Jorge Santiago unanimous decision
The second time light heavyweights appear with Jimi Manuwa vs. Cyrille Diabaté.
Round 1: Manuwa gets the takedown early. He's working on a left under hook and brings it to the ground against the cage. The two stand and break. Big high kick by Manuwa. Diabaté gets a few knees to the gut. Manuwa lands several right hooks. So far, Manuwa is pushing the pace and puts this one to the ground as the round ends.
In between rounds, Diabaté can't put weight on his foot as the doctor comes in. He waives the fight off.
Jimi Manuwa def. Cyrille Diabaté via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the conclusion of round 1
The co-main event has featherweights Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier.
Round 1: Early rights and lefts followed with a midsection kick by Swanson. Poirier responds with his own combination. High kick by Swanson as Poirier looks to take this to the ground. He's unable and this one goes against the cage standing. Swanson with another high kick and Poirier is able to get on top with a minute to go. They trade blows as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Swanson
Round 2: Swanson eats some shots early. Flying knee by Swanson. They trade blows in the center of the Octagon for about a minute before Poirier looks for a takedown against the cage. Swanson blocks it and they're back in the center. Big right kick and right hand by Swanson. Poirier lands a double leg to take this to the canvas. Swanson stands as Poirier holds the leg relentlessly. Poirier goes for another takedown, but doesn't get it.
we scores the round 10-9 for Poirier
Round 3: Poirier has a nice combination with Swanson against the cage. He lands several shots as Swanson covers up. Swanson is able to get out of the corner. Swanson gets a takedown with three minutes to go. He gets the back and locks his feet around Poirier. Poirier tries to stand on a few occasions, but losses his balance and Swanson is in the mount. They stand and Swanson with a leg and body shot before looking for the arm. Poirier gets out as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Swanson
Cub Swanson def. Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision
The main event is up with interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald.
Round 1: They dance around each other the first minute before Barao is able to get a takedown and gets into guard. McDonald has both hands and they stand. They trade some shots to the head. McDonald charges in and Barao is on the ground. As they stand against the cage, Barao with a knee to the head. The bell sounds with them on the ground.
we scores the round 10-9 for Barao
Round 2: The two are being careful this round. They collide and appear to hit heads on accident. Barao goes for the takedown, but it doesn't stick. Barao looks for a combo, but swings wildly and misses. In doing so, Barao gets the eye of McDonald as the fight is paused for just a moment. Big front kick by Barao and the next one McDonald is able to swat away. Barao is cut above his eye.
we scores the round 10-9 for Barao
Round 3: McDonald charges and lands some shots as they go against the cage before they're back in the center. Barao gets a combo that puts McDonald against the cage. He puts him on the ground and Barao has side control. McDonald gets up. Barao gets a spinning back kick that sends McDonald towards the cage. 30 more seconds and the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Barao
Round 4: McDonald stops a takedown from Barao. Blood coming out of McDonald's nose now. They have an even trade in the center of the Octagon that goes against the cage. Another spin kick from Barao who eventually throws McDonald to the ground. Barao is able to lock in a arm-triangle choke. McDonald gives thumbs up, but after about 30 seconds taps out.
Renan Barao def. Michael McDonald via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:57 of round 4 to retain the interim bantamweight championship
Round 1: They touch gloves. Riddle goes for a takedown and lets it go against the cage. Mills trying to chop out, but Riddle finally gets the takedown. Mills stands right back up. They're back in the center and trade small exchanges. Riddle connects with a nice right hand. Riddle puts Mills on his back as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Riddle
Round 2: A few kicks traded before Riddle looks for a takedown. As Riddle goes for the takedown, Mills hits a spinning back kick. Riddle is on top and looks to be fine after that kick. Lots of small shots by Riddle while they're on the ground. Riddle in the mount position and has the back on the ground. He looks for the choke with about 30 seconds left. He doesn't get it as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Riddle
Round 3: A hug as the round starts. Mills is laying in some offense early in the opening round. Riddle gets the leg, but doesn't have the takedown against the cage. Riddle has a body lock and puts it on the ground again. He lands some body and head shots. He almost gets a submission in as the fight concludes.
we scores the round 10-9 for Mills
Matthew Riddle def. Che Mills via split-decision
The first light heavyweight fight is next with James Te-Huna vs. Ryan Jimmo.
Round 1: Early under hooks by Te-Huna. After a minute of being on the cage, the referee puts them back in the center. Jimmo with a kick that puts Te-Huna on the ground and hits several shots, including another major blow. Te-Huna is cut near the eye. Jimmo has the head on the ground, but Te-Huna gains control. Jimmo trying to get out with elbows to the head as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Jimmo
Round 2: Te-Huna looking for the takedown with double under hooks. He gets it after about a minute and is in side control. Several straight punches and big elbows by Te-Huna with a minute. Jimmo spends the remainder of the round attempting to get up, but Te-Huna keeps pushing him back on the mat.
we scores the round 10-9 for Te-Huna
Round 3: They're pretty even halfway through this one and the pace has slowed. Twice the referee warned them to start working as little was happening. Te-Huna is on top as they go to the ground. Jimmo is trying to use the cage to get back on his feet. Te-Huna lands more offense of the two this round.
we scores the round 10-9 for Te-Huna
James Te-Huna def. Ryan Jimmo via unanimous decision
Another welterweight match with Gunnar Nelson vs. Jorge Santiago is on board.
Round 1: Santiago charges early. Big right hand by Santiago, followed by a knee. Nelson looks for a high kick. With Santiago on the ground, Nelson tries to grab him but gives up as they're both to their feet. Kick to the body by Nelson and he charges with 10 seconds left.
we scores the round 10-9 for Nelson
Round 2: A knee by Nelson who brings this to the ground. Some shots to the head by Nelson. While Santiago remains on the ground, Nelson stands to connect with a few shots. Nelson is now on top of Santiago and looks for two big elbows that do connect. That's where the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Nelson
Round 3: Nelson with some kicks to the stomach. He gets a sneaky right hand in. Santiago attempts to tee off on Nelson against the cage, but nothing hits. Nelson with an uppercut and Santiago looks wobbly. Nelson charges with 90 seconds to go. Santiago can barely stand and another uppercut by Nelson. Santiago looks tired, but remains on his feet. Santiago swings widely and connects with a huge right hand as the bell sounds.
we scores the round 10-9 for Nelson
Gunnar Nelson def. Jorge Santiago unanimous decision
The second time light heavyweights appear with Jimi Manuwa vs. Cyrille Diabaté.
Round 1: Manuwa gets the takedown early. He's working on a left under hook and brings it to the ground against the cage. The two stand and break. Big high kick by Manuwa. Diabaté gets a few knees to the gut. Manuwa lands several right hooks. So far, Manuwa is pushing the pace and puts this one to the ground as the round ends.
In between rounds, Diabaté can't put weight on his foot as the doctor comes in. He waives the fight off.
Jimi Manuwa def. Cyrille Diabaté via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the conclusion of round 1
The co-main event has featherweights Cub Swanson vs. Dustin Poirier.
Round 1: Early rights and lefts followed with a midsection kick by Swanson. Poirier responds with his own combination. High kick by Swanson as Poirier looks to take this to the ground. He's unable and this one goes against the cage standing. Swanson with another high kick and Poirier is able to get on top with a minute to go. They trade blows as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Swanson
Round 2: Swanson eats some shots early. Flying knee by Swanson. They trade blows in the center of the Octagon for about a minute before Poirier looks for a takedown against the cage. Swanson blocks it and they're back in the center. Big right kick and right hand by Swanson. Poirier lands a double leg to take this to the canvas. Swanson stands as Poirier holds the leg relentlessly. Poirier goes for another takedown, but doesn't get it.
we scores the round 10-9 for Poirier
Round 3: Poirier has a nice combination with Swanson against the cage. He lands several shots as Swanson covers up. Swanson is able to get out of the corner. Swanson gets a takedown with three minutes to go. He gets the back and locks his feet around Poirier. Poirier tries to stand on a few occasions, but losses his balance and Swanson is in the mount. They stand and Swanson with a leg and body shot before looking for the arm. Poirier gets out as the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Swanson
Cub Swanson def. Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision
The main event is up with interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald.
Round 1: They dance around each other the first minute before Barao is able to get a takedown and gets into guard. McDonald has both hands and they stand. They trade some shots to the head. McDonald charges in and Barao is on the ground. As they stand against the cage, Barao with a knee to the head. The bell sounds with them on the ground.
we scores the round 10-9 for Barao
Round 2: The two are being careful this round. They collide and appear to hit heads on accident. Barao goes for the takedown, but it doesn't stick. Barao looks for a combo, but swings wildly and misses. In doing so, Barao gets the eye of McDonald as the fight is paused for just a moment. Big front kick by Barao and the next one McDonald is able to swat away. Barao is cut above his eye.
we scores the round 10-9 for Barao
Round 3: McDonald charges and lands some shots as they go against the cage before they're back in the center. Barao gets a combo that puts McDonald against the cage. He puts him on the ground and Barao has side control. McDonald gets up. Barao gets a spinning back kick that sends McDonald towards the cage. 30 more seconds and the round ends.
we scores the round 10-9 for Barao
Round 4: McDonald stops a takedown from Barao. Blood coming out of McDonald's nose now. They have an even trade in the center of the Octagon that goes against the cage. Another spin kick from Barao who eventually throws McDonald to the ground. Barao is able to lock in a arm-triangle choke. McDonald gives thumbs up, but after about 30 seconds taps out.
Renan Barao def. Michael McDonald via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:57 of round 4 to retain the interim bantamweight championship
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