The UFC Fight Night 47 event just ended from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine and what an event it was. Below are the full UFC Fight Night 47 results and recaps for each main card bout.
Main Card:
Ryan Bader defeats Ovince St. Preux by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
The main event was highlighted by the impressive wrestling prowess of Ryan Bader. As Ovince St. Preux desperately looked for the knockout finish on every punch and kick, Bader utilized his footwork to stay out of range before taking St. Preux down over and over. Bader worked the clinch throughout the fight as well, landing several shots before ultimately getting St. Preux on his back. As the fight progressed, St. Preux slowed and his takedown defense waned. In the end, Bader’s pressure was too much yet again as he was able to get the unanimous decision victory.
Ross Pearson defeats Gray Maynard by TKO (punches) Round 2, (1:35)
Ross Pearson staked his claim as a top 10 UFC lightweight tonight by knocking out Gray Maynard in the second round. After a close first round that saw both men have their bright spots, Pearson came out in the second looking to put an end to Maynard’s night. After a brutal flurry that rocked Maynard, Pearson closed the curtains on Maynard with a picturesque three punch combination and ground and pound. After the bout, Pearson asked for a “big fight”, and you can be sure his wish will be granted.
Tim Boetsch defeats Brad Tavares by TKO (right hook) Round 2, (3:18)
Brad Tavares looked to be well in control of this middleweight tilt after a round and a half of fighting. In fact, Tavares was seemingly having the best performance of his career landing big shot after big shot, bloodying up the hometown favorite Boetsch. Out of nowhere, with his UFC career on the line, Boetsch landed a hard left hand that staggered Tavares before finishing him off with a right hook. It was a wild and dazzling finish, and a huge with for Boetsch who keeps his spot on the UFC roster.
Alan Jouban defeats Seth Baczynski by TKO (left hook) Round 1, (4:23)
Alan Jouban took full advantage of his UFC debut and put on a show alongside TUF veteran Seth Baczynski. After a back and forth first round that saw both men on the verge of being finished, Jouban was able to hurt Baczynski with a barrage before finished him off with a brutal left hook. It was a sensational finish to a wildly entertaining fight.
Shawn Jordan defeats Jack May by TKO (punches) Round 3, (2:03)
Shawn Jordan and Jack May did not exactly put on the most technically enjoyable fight, but they sure did go out there trying to finish one another. Jordan took the first round easily, but May nearly finished Jordan with a wild barrage in the second. Jordan somehow landed a desperate takedown to survive the rest of the round, and ultimately got May down again in the third leading to the TKO finish.
Thiago Tavares defeats Robbie Peralta by submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round 1, (4:27)
After a less than stellar undercard, Thiago Tavares kicked off the main card with a dominant performance and submission victory over Robbie Peralta. Tavares, in his UFC featherweight debut, looked great from the outset. Once Tavares got the fight to the mat, he nearly finished Peralta with strikes while riding his back before locking up the fight ending rear naked choke.
Preliminary Card:
Jussier Formiga defeats Zach Makovsky by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Sara McMann defeats Lauren Murphy by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Tom Watson defeats Sam Alvey by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Frankie Saenz defeats Nolan Ticman by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
