UFC Champion Jon Jones and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson are preparing to enter the Octagon after a card that has seen its share of big moments and dreary moments.
Highlights included Josh Koscheck’s knockout victory over Matt Hughes, which literally came at the last second of the first round, and Nate Diaz’s one-sided submission win over Takanori Gomi.
Also on the card: Mark Hunt and Ben Rothwell had one of the best “worst fights” of all-time–the two, particularly Rothwell, were beyond-gassed late in the fight, and yet kept going. Travis Browne, hyped by some as the real deal at heavyweight, disappointed despite getting the win over Broughton.
UFC 135 Preliminary Results
James Te Huna b. Ricardo Romero via KO (punches) at :47 of Round One
Takeya Mizugaki b. Cole Escovedo via TKO (punches) at 4:30 of Round Two
Junior Assuncao b. Eddie Yagin via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Tim Boetsch b. Nick Ring via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Tony Ferguson b. Aaron Riley via corner stoppage (broken jaw) at 5:00 of Round One
UFC 135 Main Card Results
Nate Diaz b. Takanori Gomi via submission (armbar) at 4:27 of Round One
Travis Browne b. Rob Broughton via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mark Hunt b. Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 30-27)
Josh Koscheck b. Matt Hughes via KO (punches) at 4:59 of Round One