Ultimate Fight Night V

 

Mark Hominick vs. Jorge Gurgel

 

I had the first round even, as I don’t think either man did enough to win the round.

 

The second round was more of the same, and while Hominick might have done a little more than Gurgel, I don’t see it was being enough to win the round, so I call this round even as well.

 

I gave the third round to Gurgel as he pushed the round more and was more active.

 

For me, Gurgel wins 30-29. Hominick gets the decision 29-89. The fight was close enough that I don’t have a real disagreement with judges decision.

 

Stephan Bonnar vs. Rashad Evans

 

The first round was dominated by Evans, who was able to take Bonnar down three times and was also able to control Bonnar on the ground. 10-9 Evans.

 

The second round was more exciting than the first, and I gave that round to Bonnar. I think Bonnar was more aggressive on the ground, trying to go for something, and the spinning back kick clearly took a lot out of Rashad. Going into the final round, I have it tied at 19-19.

 

Rashad physically controlled the third round. He might not have done a great deal of damage, but Rashad dictated where the right went and was able to neutralize most of Bonnar’s submission attempts. I give fight to Rashad 29-28.

 

The judges gave it to Evans 30-27, 29-28 and 29-29. I don’t know which round the third judge could have ruled a tie, as each round was a clear win for either fighter.

 

The fight itself was ok, but I could live without ever seeing it again.

 

Rob Macdonald vs. Kristian Rothaermal

 

Macdonald totally dominated Rothaermal and outclassed him entirely. It would have been an easy 10-8 round but Macdonald submitted Rothaermal with a nice looking armbar.

 

Chris Leben vs. Anderson Silva

 

Silva was on a different level to Leben, who is no slouch at all. Silva was on top form and KO’d Leben in under a minute with a great looking knee.

 

Luke Cummo vs. Jonathan Goulet

 

Cummo gave a crotch chop during his introduction. Goulet responded by schooling Cummo for the first round and totally controlling things. Cummo appeared to be very tried near the end, and the round was easily 10-9 for Goulet.

 

A more even second round as both fighters spent periods dominating the other. Cummo did more damage but Goulet busted Cummo open. I gave that round slightly to Cummo for doing the most damage, even what Goulet did to Cummo was visibly worse. 19-19 going into round three.

 

Cummo’s girlfriend looked like Rory Singer in a wig for a moment.

 

Goulet controlled a so-so third round until Cummo had Goulet tied up with a tight rear naked choke with less than a minute to go. Goulet was able, somehow, to get out with seconds to go and scrambled in a few punches to end the round. It was close, but I think the rear naked choke was enough to win the round for Cummo.

 

I had Cummo win 29-28. The judges had it 30-27, 30-27, 29-29 for Goulet.

 

 

Overall, UFN V was a decent night of action, but it wasn’t outstanding and you probably won’t remember anything tomorrow apart from Anderson Silva laying waste to Chris Leben.