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MMA Crossfire Expert Cassie Wiseman : UFC FIGHT PASS EARLY PRELIMS DANIEL 'THE PIT' PINEDA VS ROB 'THE HAMMER'' WHITEFORD WINNER: ROBERT WHITEFORD VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION.
Wiseman: While I gave Pineda the ground advantage, all he did against Whiteford was try to limit his ability to posture up. He set up a few submission attempts that were dangerous, but realistically it was Whiteford's ability to score takedowns that gave him the fight. BUBBA 'THE MENANCE' MCDANIEL VS SEAN 'TARZAN' STRICKLAND WINNER: SEAN STRICKLAND VIA SUBMISSION.
Wiseman: As I said, Bubba has yet to impress me and if there was ever a time that Bubba could impress it was tonight against Strickland. Strickland was making his UFC debut and he took the fight on two weeks notice. What happened? As usual Bubba looked like a beginner. Strickland stopped Bubba's takedown attempt, scored his own takedown, gained top control, transitioned to back and voila, submission. Come on. I don't understand how Bubba can have the experience he has yet never look the part of a real challenge for anyone. WILL CAMPUZANO VS JUSTIN 'TANK' SCOGGINS WINNER: JUSTIN SCOGGINS VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION.
Wiseman: I wasn't surprised that Scoggins dominated the entire fight, but I was surprised by the way he showed versatility. He didn't rely on his power, but showed a terrific blend of karate and wrestling. Campuzano was constantly on the defence and just unable to get anything going from beginning to end. Incredible performance by Scoggins. RENEE FORTE VS FRANCISCO 'SITKAYAN' TREVINO WINNER: FRANCISCO TREVINO VIA UNANIMOUS DECISION. SPORTSNET 360 PRELIMS SEAN SPENCERVS ALEX 'THE DOMINICAN' GARCIA
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14: (L-R) Opponents Sean Spencer and Alex Garcia face off during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) WINNER: ALEX GARCIA VIA SPLIT-DECISION.
Wiseman: What a slugfest, especially the second round. Cardio was a constant topic of conversation regarding Garcia, but his ability to land consistent takedowns really gave him the fight. In the striking department Spencer was able to hold his own, but he needs to improve his takedown defence . #12 DENNIS 'THE MENANCE' BERMUDEZ (13-3-0) VS JIMY 'THE KID' HETTES (11-1-0)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14: (L-R) Opponents Dennis Bermudez and Jimy Hettes face off during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) #13 RAQUEL 'ROCKY' PENNINGTON (4-4-0) VS #9 JESSICA 'BATE ESTACA' ANDRADE (10-3-0) KELVIN GASTELUM (8-0-0) VS #14 RICK 'THE HORROR' STORY (16-7-0) Note: Gastelum missed weight, coming in at 172.5 pounds at the weigh-ins. MAIN CARD (10PM PT/ 7 PM Pt) OVINCE SAINT PREUX (14-5-0) VS NIKITA 'AL CAPONE' KRYLOV (16-3-0) #6 JAKE SHIELDS (29-6-1, 1 NC) VS #12 HECTOR 'LIGHTNING' LOMBARD (33-4-1, 1 NC) #15 DIEGO 'THE DREAM' SANCHEZ (26-6-0) VS MYLES 'FURY' JURY (13-0-0) #2 CARLOS 'THE NATURAL BORN KILLER' CONDIT (29-7-0) VS #11 TYRON 'THE CHOSEN ONE' WOODLEY (12-2-0) MAIN EVENT #1 JOHNY' BIGG RIGG' HENDRICKS VS #3 'RUTHLESS' ROBBIE LAWLER (22-9-0, 1 NC)
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