Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ricardo Romero.
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Mike Pierce vs. Kenny Robertson
Round 1: Pierce used a front headlock to take Robertson to the mat early. Robertson got free, but Pierce ducked low to take his leg and take him down. Robertson worked back to his feet but Pierce used his bulk to hold him on the cage, occasionally delivering a knee to the legs or body. Eventually, the action slowed and ref Herb Dean re-started them. Pierce wasted no time in driving Robertson against the cage again. Pierce roughed him up a bit in close but no major damage. Still, enough for a 10-9 Pierce round.
Round 2: Pierce floored Robertson early with a left hook, followed him there and ground and pounded his way to a win.
Winner: Mike Pierce via TKO, Rd. 2 (0:29)
Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ricardo Romero
Round 1: Kingsbury has a big cheering section in the upper deck for this one. He put on a show for them. He savaged Romero, dropping him with a left hook against the cage and finishing him with a series of rights from the top. It took all of 21 seconds, and Kingsbury jumped up and straddled the cage, pointing towards his thrilled group of fans in section 203.
Winner: Kyle Kingsbury via TKO, Rd. 1 (0:21)http://www.mmafighting.com/tag/Demetrious+Johnson/
Gabe Ruediger vs. Paul Taylor Round 1: Taylor comes out with combinations looking to take advantage of his standup edge. Ruediger clinches and they break. Kelly partially lands a head kick. Already, Ruediger looks like he might have a long night if he can't get it to the ground. Rueidger clinches again, but Taylor reverses. Ruediger tries to pull guard but Taylor stays on his feet and invites Ruediger back to his. Ruediger clinches again. He tries to pull Taylor down but again is unsuccessful. After they stalemate against the cage, they're restarted. Taylor lands a combo. Ruediger catches a kick, but Taylor shows excellent balance staying on his feet as Ruediger drives him backwards. First round goes to Taylor 10-9.
Round 2: Taylor with a series of sharp scoring strikes to start the round. Ruediger has no answer in the standup. After a long clinch against the cage, Taylor breaks free and crushes Ruediger with a pair of right hooks and puts him out with a head kick.
Winner: Paul Taylor via KO, Rd. 2 (1:42)
Demetrious Johnson vs. Norifumi "KID" Yamamoto
Round 1:
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