UFC 104 Results

Machida vs. Rua

• The fight was back and forth the entire night. It never really looked like each fighter was able to get into a groove to win. The bout went the entire 25 minutes which is impressive.
  
• Result: Machida retains his title via unanimous decision

Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell

• Rothwell never had a chance in this fight. I know I predicted Rothwell to win, but in retrospect it was a stupid decision. Rothwell looked tired after the first round which ultimately led to his downfall.
  
• Result: Velasquez nailed Rothewell with a sharp punch early in the second round. The strike to Rothwell off of his feet and Velasquez went for the win. It was a superb victory of Velasquez and should be next in line for a heavyweight title shot.
  

Tibau vs. Neer

• I also picked Neer to win. Early in the first round, I thought Neer could pull off the victory with a submission. However, Tibau was able to escape and the fight went all three rounds.
• Result: Tibau won the via unanimous decision.

Stevenson vs. Fisher

• Another missed pick on my part. Going into this game there was some bad blood between the two fighters. To open the fight, neither fighter touches each others gloves. Usually, each fighter will touch gloves to show a sign of respect. There was none between these two.
  
• In round 1, Stevenson catches Fisher with a tight jab to the face. This cuts Fisher's face open and blood starts to pour out of it. None the less, Fisher retains poised and has an angered look on his face. Stevenson is smiley. Round 1 closes and Stevenson looks well conditioned and Fisher looks bewildered. Round 2 opens and Stevenson continues the onslaught. With one minute left in the round, Stevenson gets Fisher to the ground in the crucifix position, and unloads some heavy elbows. Blood continues to pour out of Fisher's head covering the mat in blood. Unable to defend himself, Fisher taps out.
  
• Result: Stevenson wins via tap out in the second round.

Johnson vs. Yoshida

• This fight was over before it began, or so it seemed. Less than one minute into the fight, Johnson unloads a furry of punches to Yoshida.
  
• Result: Johnson wins via TKO, early in the first round.