UFC 123 "Rampage vs. Machida" Pay Per View Results!!

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Welcome to the UFC 123 "Rampage vs. Machida" pay per view results. For those that missed it you missed some shocking moments. Many will agree some of the calls were border line and in the main event you decide who won!!

So let's not delay and get to it. This is UFC 123 "Rampage vs. Machida" results from last night on pay per view!!

George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon

Round 1

Marc Fennel draws officiating duties for the first bout of the pay-per-view. The lightweights touch gloves and then begin firing, with Lauzon scoring a few hard rights in the exchange. Lauzon pushes forward, Sotiropoulos changes levels and tries for a single-leg, but Lauzon keeps his balance and lands another flurry from the clinch, mixing in some knees. Lauzon sprawls on another takedown attempt and drills elbows to the side of Sotiropoulos’ head as the Aussie presses him into the fence. Lauzon gets an underhook and pushes free. Sotiropoulos changes levels again as Lauzon comes inside, and Lauzon winds up on top, nearly in mount. Lauzon winds up in half-guard, trying to pass, but thinks better of it and stands. Lauzon pulls guard now and tries to use the butterfly guard to push Sotiropoulos away, but Sotiropoulos winds up on Lauzon’s back. The American gets his back onto the mat, but Sotiropoulos is in north-south, then side control. Sotiropoulos takes full mount with 10 seconds left, then spins for an armbar, but it allows Lauzon to get loose and “J-Lau” finishes the round on top with a few elbows.

Round 2

Sotiropoulos comes out aggressive with his punches, scoring better here than in the first frame. Lauzon stuffs a takedown and they clinch along the cage with Sotiropoulos holding on to a high single-leg. Sotiropoulos relents and resumes punching, then lands knees from the clinch. Sotiropoulos gets the takedown this time and quickly moves to side control, then full mount. For the second time, Sotiropoulos spins for an armbar but can’t find it, but this time he stays on top. Lauzon looks completely drained. Sotiropoulos moves to north-south and wrenches a kimura on the left arm of Lauzon, eliciting the tap at 2:43 of the second round.

Winner via Submission George Sotiropoulos

Phil Davis vs. Tim Boetsch

Round 1

Veteran official Herb Dean is back inside the Octagon for this 205-pound tilt. Both men landing leg kicks early, and Davis is going upstairs, too. Tentative exchanges in the first 90 seconds. Davis throws a kick to the body which Boetsch catches, and Boetsch unintentionally lands a punch to the back of Davis’ head. Davis ducks a punch from Boetsch, grabs a body lock and plows him to the mat. The NCAA wrestling champ gets to work from half-guard, punching to Boetsch’s body and head after sizing up an arm-triangle choke. Davis seems content to do damage from half-guard, not looking to pass as he slams elbows into the head of Boetsch. Perhaps sensing an escape, Davis hops back to his feet, where he clinches with Boetsch and lands a few outside knees before the horn.

Round 2

Davis gets the clinch and works against the cage. Davis gets a takedown, but Boetsch locks on a guillotine. Davis gets to half guard and out of the submission. Now Davis is going for a kimura. Davis locks Boetsch’s arm behind his back with one arm, and continues to wrench until Boetsch has no choice but to tap out.

Phil Davis def. Tim Boetsch by submission (kimura).

Gerald Harris vs. Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves

Round 1

Referee Dan Miragliotta is in the cage for this one. Harris is flicking out his right jab and changing up levels, threatening to shoot early as Falcao keeps his distance. Boos rain down from the crowd after two minutes of relative inactivity. Falcao finally throws a hard right kick to the guts of Harris. Falcao finally explodes with a flurry of punches and a knee to the body. Harris falls and Falcao chases him down, moving to half-guard and firing off more punches in rapid succession. Harris has regained his senses, but Falcao continues to punch away until Harris gives up his back. Falcao can’t finish with a rear-naked choke attempt, but sinks another in as Harris stands. This time it’s deep, and Harris is saved by the horn at the end of the round. Miragliotta warns Falcao for holding the choke too long, but the Brazilian says he didn’t hear the horn.

Round 2

Falcao explodes on Harris with vicious punching combos again early in the second and winds up back on top. The Chute Boxe product jumps on Harris’ back and tries for the rear-naked choke again. Falcao can’t quite get his arm under the chin of Harris and lets the hold go, reverting to punches from back mount. Harris slips loose and pushes Falcao into the cage until Falcao grabs underhooks and reverses. Back to striking and Harris is trying to reestablish his jab. Harris shoots and is stuffed by Falcao, but Harris is relentless and eventually slams him down. Falcao pops right back to his feet, though, and kicks Harris in the midsection, then launches one to the head. Another weak shot from the tiring Harris is sprawled on by Falcao, who takes the opportunity to send a few punches upside Harris’ head before the round ends.

Round 3

Hard inside leg kick from Falcao is the only real offense of the first 90 seconds. Miragliotta implores the fighters to get active and Harris tries to land a few wild haymakers. Falcao seems to be sitting back, knowing he’s got the fight in hand, but Harris isn’t pushing the pace either. Falcao is slipping almost all of Harris’ punches and not throwing any of his own. Harris finally shoots with 60 seconds left in the fight, but he’s spent and Falcao sprawls all over it. Harris shrugs his shoulders as boos rain down and the uneventful final round expires.

Official scores: The judges have the match 29-27, 29-28 and 29-28, all for Maiquel Falcao, who makes a successful UFC debut.

B.J. Penn vs. Matt Hughes

Round 1

Dan Miragliotta returns for the co-main event of the night. Penn comes out swinging and tags Hughes right off the bat. Seconds later, another right hand lands and sends Hughes onto his back. Penn pounces and lands a few more punches that turn out Hughes lights, and Miragliotta rescues him from further damage. The official time is 21 seconds of the opening round.

Winner via TKO in 21 seconds BJ Penn

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Lyoto Machida

Round 1

Referee Herb Dean presides over the main event of the evening. No surprise, it’s Jackson pressing forward as the action begins, feinting punches and trying to cut off Machida’s angles. Machida lands four or five inside leg kicks for his first offense. Jackson charges in, winging punches, but Machida is on his bike. Now, “Rampage” initiates the clinch and stomps the taped feet of Machida as they work along the fence. They split and Jackson hits a glancing uppercut, while Machida lands a kick to the body. Another kick allows Jackson to clinch again, but they soon disengage. “Rampage” whiffing on his punches in the last 30 seconds. He eats another leg kick from Machida.

Round 2

A knee and a kick from Machida cause “Rampage” to tie up, where he catches Machida low with a knee. Machida shakes it off quickly and they restart in the center. Knee to the body by Jackson before they clinch and “Rampage” scores a takedown. Jackson trying to pin Machida against the base of the cage, but Machida pops back up and takes the dominant position in the clinch. Jackson lands a hard-but-glancing shot as they break. Liver kick by Machida is followed by a solid uppercut from “Rampage.” Machida slaps a kick to the back of Jackson’s thigh and they tie up again. Machida tosses Jackson to the canvas at the end of the round and Machida launches a kick at his head right at the buzzer, for which he apologizes immediately.

Round 3

Jackson coming with some leg kicks of his own now, but his follow-up punches are out of range. Machida stuns Jackson with a combo, sending “Rampage” backward into the fence. Machida chases him down and scores with a few knees from the Thai plum, but Jackson fires right back with a flurry. Machida trips Jackson to the mat and lands in half-guard, where he tries to pry his right leg free and pass to Jackson’s right side. He stops trying to pass for a moment to work for a kimura on Jackson’s right arm. Machida finally passes with about 90 seconds left, and then hops into full mount. Machida lays an elbow across Jackson’s face, then postures up and spins for an armbar on Jackson’s right limb. Jackson picks him up for the slam and Machida releases the hold with 40 seconds left. Back on the feet, Machida gets underhooks and presses Jackson into the fence, then gets a waistlock and tries to drag him down. Machida drops for a leglock and pulls guard in the waning seconds.

Official scores: Quinton Jackson takes a split decision with scores of 29-28 (twice and 28-29).

What a night it was just last night. It was mentioned make your own calls on some of those matches. But again a great night for the UFC as we look ahead to Saturday night December 11th from the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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