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UFC 132: CRUZ VS FABER 2 was held Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

In the first-ever 135-pound UFC main event, Dominick “The Dominator” Cruz successfully defended his UFC Bantamweight Championship for the first time with a unanimous decision victory over his archrival Urijah “The California Kid” Faber. Cruz’s only career MMA loss was to Faber in a featherweight title fight in the WEC. Cruz got his revenge in the UFC in what was a highly-entertaining fight that went 25 minutes and was composed of 5 very close rounds.

In the co-main event, UFC veteran Chris “The Crippler” Leben scored the biggest win of his career with a 27-second knockout of his idol Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva.

Dennis Siver won his fourth straight fight with a unanimous decision victory over “Handsome” Matt Wiman.

UFC 132 Results : CRUZ VS FABER II

{Bantamweight Championship}

Dominick Cruz (18-1) won by UD over Urijah Faber (25-5)

[25:00] - 5 Rounds - (50-45, 49-46, 48-47)

Chris Leben (26-7) won by KO over Wanderlei Silva (33-11)

[0:27] - Round 1 - punches

Dennis Siver (19-7) won by UD over Matt Wiman (13-6)

[15:00] - 3 Rounds - (29-28 all)

Tito Ortiz (16-8) won by SUB over Ryan Bader (12-2)

[1:56] - Round 1 - guillotine choke

Carlos Condit (27-5) won by TKO over Dong Hyun Kim (14-1)

[2:58] - Round 1 - flying knee and punches

Melvin Guillard (29-8) won by KO over Shane Roller (10-4)

[2:12] - Round 1 - punches

Rafael Dos Anjos (15-5) won by KO over George Sotiropoulos (14-4)

[0:59] - Round 1 - punch

Brian Bowles (10-1) won by UD over Takeya Mizugaki (14-6)

[15:00] - 3 Rounds - (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Aaron Simpson (9-2) won by UD over Brad Tavares (7-1)

[15:00] - 3 Rounds - (30-27 all)

Anthony Njokuani (14-5) won by UD over Andre Winner (11-6)

[15:00] - 3 Rounds - (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Jeff Hougland (10-4) won by UD over Donny Walker (15-7)

[15:00] - 3 Rounds - (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

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In the fight of the night, the tough-as-nails challengers Daniel “The Jet” Zahra, from the Ying Yang and “Super” Steve Martin, from the Wu Shu Ky did not disappoint the crowd and indeed went to war for the vacant Maltese middleweight WKN K1 title belt

By Alex Zammit

The Malta Kick Boxing and K1 National championships which were held on Tuesday the 28^th of June at the Stitch club in San Gwann, Malta, were a huge success. The ‘Gladiators Promoters’ delivered what they promised an exciting fight event which was easily one of the best .in recent years.

The large crowd of spectators and fans vociferously showed their appreciation and support for the event by being proactive all the way, often chanting the name of the fighters. The venue it self was excellent well lit and the organization was smooth and fault less. A truly enjoyable and memorable fight night.

Main Event K1 – Steve Martin vs Daniel Zahra (Middleweight)

Round 1 – Both fighters came out of their corners hard, fast and vicious and engaged directly at close quarters exchanging several low kicks and blows, with the action going back and forth. Martin suffers a cut to the forehead over his right eye.

Round 2 – Martin got the upper hand in the opening minute with two beautifully executed front kicks, which had Zahra down on the canvas momentarily, in this round both fighters landed several kicks and blows but Martin seemed to have the upper hand in this round.

Round 3 – Zahra came out strong with flurries of kicks and punches; Martin picked up the pace and responded. Both fighters showing no fear exchanged blow for blow and kick for kick but neither could quite connect a KO blow with the knee.

The last two rounds added to the drama in great fashion. Zahra continued his incredible assault, while Martin increased his output, himself looking for the knockout. Zahra looked like he was close to getting it when he battered Martin in the last minute of the fifth round.The closing seconds of the last round definitely belonged to Zahra,a well executed round house kick missed Martin by inches and the plucky Martin although being battered on the ropes held on and found the strength to block the onslaught of blows and kicks unleashed by Zahra.

In the end, neither one scored a KO but they still delivered a brutal and thrilling middleweight war, a candidate for the Maltese “K1 Fight of the Year”. It was a close fight and the judges had to decide who would leave the ring with the prestigious local WKN belt. Zahra got the decision but it is without a doubt that both fighters showed true mettle and proved themselves as true warriors in the ring.

Co Main Event – K1 – Renald “Ice Man” Tabone vs Reuben “Wolf” Azzopardi Tabone for the Red Dragon and Azzopardi for the Ying Yang - battled for the Maltese light heavyweight WKN title. This was a three round contest; both fighters came out fighting from a distance and avoided engaging in close combat, both using jabs and high kicks trying to find an opening for a KO blow. The end came for Tabone in the third round when Azzopardi locked him in the corner and delivered a beautifully executed knee strike to the side which send him down to the canvas. Tabone could not regain his feet and referee Demis Sicluna waved it off with one minute to go.

Undercard – Main

MaltaHeavyweight Kickboxing Title – Sean Cutajar (for the Wu Shu Ky) vs Kevin Cassar (for the Ying Yang). The first round opened with heavy punches and some nicely place kicks by Cutajar but the tide soon turned as Cassar upped the pressure and Cutajar startd to absorb some heavy punishment from the faster Cassar. While Cutajar had his moments there was little doubt as to the outcome of this encounter and the judges had no problems in declaring Cassar the winner.

MaltaCruiserweight Kickboxing Title – Tyron Borg (for the Wu Su Ky) vs Nicky Ellul (for the Ying Yang) – A balanced fight in the first two rounds, with Borg showing slightly superior punching power. The tide turned toward the end of round two when it seemed that Ellul had run out of steam. Borg took the title on a points win.

Malta Super Cruiserweight Kickboxing Title Belt – Eman Zammit (from The New Kickboxing Club) vs Elian Mallia (from the Ying Yang) – Both fighter started very aggressive and exchanged flurries of low kicks and punches, round 2 was more of the same, with Mallia showing signs of settling down and edging ahead, round 3 Mallia found his range and started landing better kicks and blows – Mallia became champion on a points win.

Malta Welterweight Kick Boxing Title: Terence Cilia of the Ying Yang defeated a game but outclassed Tyron Muscat of the Wu Shu Ky – Cila came out fast and furious, to his merit Muscat rallied against the onslaught to answer back with some well executed kicks and punches but Cilia showed superior ring skills and the judges gave him victory on points.

Undercard – Non Title – Full Protection Gear.

• Alan Ellul of the Ying Yang defeated Clayton Portelli of the Wu Shu Ky on points.
• Lorna Mifsud of the Wu shy Ky defeated Jessie Davey of the Yin Yang on points
• Andrew Hillsden of the Ying Yang defeated Joseph Fenech of the Wu Shu Ky on Points

The Hillsden vs Fenech fight is worth noting because Hillsden is 50 years of age and he was taking on an opponent half his age. Andrew Hillsden sporting a good physique and a good level of fitness started training kickboxing at the late age of 49 and considering his age his skill level is quite good, his fitness was also tested to the full when the judges ordered two extra rounds of one minute each as they could not decide on a winner.

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Tonight is judgement day for Gladiators Fighters, where the best fighters on the island after months of training and preparation will clash for their Category Title Belts

World Champions, Daniel ”The Jet” Zahra (WKN) and ”Super” Steve Martin (WUMA) will be facing each other in a highly anticipated Middleweight, WKN sanctioned bout for the Malta National K1 Title, which will be the main event at ‘Fight Night’ which is to be held today Tuesday 28th June at Stitch Club in San Gwann, Malta. Doors open at 7 PM

Tickets at the door: 15 Euros

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MMA Results: BELLATOR 46

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SHARK FIGHTS 16: NEER VS JUAREZ was held Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas

In the main event, former UFC fighter Josh “The Dentist” Neer won his thirtieth MMA fight after former MFC fighter Jesse “The King” Juarez was unable to come out for the second citing a hand injury. Neer has now won 5 out of 6 fights since his release from the UFC, losing once in a non-title Bellator superfight to Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez. Juarez, on the other hand, has now lost back-to-back fights following a 9-fight winning streak.

In the co-main event, Artenas “Chico” Young won a unanimous decision over Elvis “The King” Mutapcic. After almost 14 minutes of lackluster fighting, Young turned up the heat in the final minute of the fight and bloodied up Mutapcic before getting his hand raised for the victory.

‘Shark Fights’ Results: XVI: NEER VS JUAREZ

• Josh Neer (30-10) won by TKO over Jesse Juarez (15-7)

[5:00] - Round 1 - hand injury

• Artenas Young (7-3) won by UD over Elvis Mutapcic (8-2)

[15:00] - 3 Rounds

• Luis Luna (6-2) won by SUB over Danny Salinas (7-3)

[12:52] - 2:52 Round 3 - guillotine choke

• Jared Downing (7-0) won by KO over Ran Weathers (15-9)

[1:38] - Round 1

• Isaias Martinez (8-3) won by SUB over Reynaldo Trujillo (8-6)

[1:05] - Round 1 - armbar

• Joseph Sandoval (6-0) won by TKO over Randy Hinds (5-5)

[6:05] - 1:05 Round 2 - jumping knee and punches

• Jarrett Jones (4-5) won by SUB over James Chandler (0-2)

[4:05] - 1:05 Round 2 - triangle choke (technical)

• Candido Andazola (1-0) won by SD over Desmond Hill (0-1)

[9:00] - 3 Rounds - (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

• Miguel Feliciano (1-0) won by TKO over Mark Daniels (0-1)

[0:55] - Round 1 - knees and punches

• Donnie Frye (3-11) won by TKO over Alfredo Herrera (0-1)

Round 1 - punches

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