UFC 121 Fight-by-Fight Updates

Middleweights: Court McGee vs. Ryan Jensen

Round 1

There's been much nashing of teeth about why "Fight Night" ratings have Declined recently, and this is a classic example of one of the big Causes. Why is "TUF 11" winner Court McGee or "TUF 10" Finalist Brendan Schaub fighting in the throw-away matches on fifth and sixth from the top is a pay-per-view Where all the Attention Will Be Focused on the matches Further up the card ? Does anyone really doubt That "Ultimate Fight Night 22" Would not have benefited more from having "These two fights on the televised card please UFC 121? Has the UFC really forgotten the Importance of "TUF" fighters as a television draws?

McGee sets up camp in the center of the Octagon, But Jensen is overlooking the more comfortable on the feet Trying Thurs set-up angles. Jensen that catches McGee with a big left hand That puts the "TUF" winner down. Jensen gets back to his feet But Quickly Gets Taken Down by Jensen. Jensen gets in "some big shots and is fighting Clearly at a Level Above McGee. McGee gets back to his feet But Jensen is Able Thurs Punish him with "some nasty leg kicks. McGee is looking very uncomfortable, Not Able Thurs Establish Any rhythm or get his timing right. Jensen, opening up with "some good high kicks and Punches. McGee is Trying to get "some stuff going, But Jensen looks the more Powerful and technically sound fighter. Jensen is throwing with real velocity, Punches the head and mid-section, plus "some nasty leg kicks. HOWEVER McGee is getting more shots in as the round ends. Jensen, 10-9 Thurs.

Round 2

McGee is looking more comfortable at the start of the second round, landing leg kicks and Several Punches to the mid-section. Jensen tries Thurs throw a short punch, But McGee counters with a big hook. Jensen tries to get the fight to the ground with a takedown overlooking the Weak, Which is blocked. Jensen has Significantly tired, breathing with his mouth and lacking the movement of the first round. They exchange shots But The Crowd Is Not Paying Attention Because they're busy booing the hell out of Josh Koscheck. Jensen gets a big straight-through andb But Jensen is coming is strong, with a flurry Including a head kick and a big right hand. The crowd erupts into a big "GSP!" chant. McGee gets a takedown as the round ends. Good round for "TUF" winner and all the ITS level on my scorecard, 19-19 as we go into the final round.

Oh and by the way, St. Pierre vs. Koscheck is going to do A Million Buys. Legit.

Round 3

Jensen Charges Forward Trying Thurs bully McGee with his boxing. They gets the worst of the Exchanges, with McGee landing with Several big Punches. McGee takes him down and Quickly moves into full mount. McGee is throwing huge Punches from top position, Jensen tries Thurs Move to half guard But McGee is Able Thurs Maintain position. McGee goes for an arm triangle and Jensen taps at 1:27. Great comeback from the WHO McGee looked outfought and outclassed in the first round.

Court McGee defeats Ryan Jensen at 1:27 of the third to round via submission (arm triangle)

Middleweights Patrick Cote (185 pounds) vs. Tom Lawlor (185 pounds)

Round 1

We start with what is also Life Return to the PPV for UFC referee John McCarthy.

The two Engage early, Lawlor Cote pushing up against the cage and is looking for a takedown. Lawlor is working over the leg with the knee, Trying Thurs waken Cote and set up the takedown. Lawlor drops down low and gets the takedown. Cote has him in a full guard, and Lawlor is struggling to find the space to work "his ground and pound. This is really good defensive Grappling from Cote, Did not know this, they had occurred in him. That said, it doesn't make for the most exciting fighter. And the crowd is booing what is nothing more than just a stalemate.

McCarthey takes a long look at the two, and Lawlor tries Thurs move up the gears. Briefly, they moves into side control But Cote is Able Thurs move him back into half guard. Lawlor is finding more success with his groundstrokes striking. Lawlor gets an arm triangle Applied, But Cote rolls through and Escapes. Cote Thurs That has to Give up his back and Lawler goes for a rear naked choke. They doesn't get it and Cote is Able Thurs somethings throw bombs from the top as the buzzer goes. 10-9 Thurs Lawlor.

Round 2

Disgusting stuff highlighted by the UFC as production team in the round breakfast with highlights showing That Clearly Cote grabbed onto the cage Thurs escape from the arm triangle. A clear Illegal Move to escape what was Probably a match-losing position. That Should Have Been docked a point at the very Least. Lawlor Quickly gets the takedown and starts imposing Himself is Cote. Cote Is not Bout Taking Much Damage is being Clearly they controlled. Cote gets back to his feet But is Quickly trapped against the cage and Taken down again. Lawlor is working over Cote, Cote half goes for a kimura But can not get it on Applied. The crowd starts booing and McCarthy stands Them Up. HOWEVER Cote doesn't make the most of it, doing little standing before the round ends. 20-18 Thurs Lawlor.

Round 3

Lawlor again gets the early takedown and looks for an arm triangle again. Eventually, they has to Give It Up uses Bout It To Move to side control. He's Grappling Much More Than offensively in the previous round, looking again for an arm triangle or possibly an arm triangle. Lawlor moves Thurs full mount, Cote Gives up his back to escape. Cote is Able Thurs hip Escape to half guard. Cote is offering Nothing But the survival tactics off his back. Lawlor has now muchmore Room to drop the big shots from top position. Lawler goes for a kimura, Cote Thurs tries escaping But Lawlor Quickly reestablishes top Positions. Cote has managed HOWEVER Thurs move back to full guard.

Lawlor is throwing hammerfists from top position, and McCarthy stands Them Up. Well that's a terrible call from McCarthy, who's had occurred something of a Shocker in this fight. How Can You Justify a standup there "when Lawlor is throwing big Punches But Leave Them on the round-for-all" when the first round Until the last minute Lawlor Could Do Nothing? Lawlor Quickly gets the takedown again, works over his ground and pound (earning a warning for hitting the back of the head) and is Able to see out the round with a flurry of big Punches. Dominant performance from Tom Lawlor WHO was in complete control Throughout. I have it 30-27 Thurs Lawlor. As do The Three Judges at cageside.