WWE is pulling out all the stops to commemorate the upcoming 1,000 episode of SmackDown this Tuesday. In addition to bringing back Rey Mysterio for not one but two matches, WWE is advertising what is rumored to be a dark match between Women’s Champ Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair right before their last-woman-standing match at Evolution. 
In that spirit, WWE on Saturday posted a video mashup of today’s stars with the classic Attitude Era intros. Here’s a look at the interesting combination of today and the past: 

A report was recently released which stated that WWE Legend Chris Jericho & WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross were working with a major benefactor to launch a new pro wrestling promotion. The report also noted that the two had been in talks with AXS TV about securing a TV deal. Since then AXS TV has flatly denied any involvement in the rumored project.
Chris Jericho has also flatly denied any involvement on starting a new wrestling promotion as he recently took to Twitter and slammed the idea, as seen below:

I’m starting my own wrestling company? AWESOME! Im also starting my own movie studio w #LadyGaga, my own carwash w #Bono & my own bakeshop!
— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) October 20, 2018

It doesn’t seem to be in the wheelhouse of Chris Jericho to be opening a movie studio with Lady Gaga or a car wash with Bono for that matter. So, it would seem that he is not going to be launching a new wrestling promotion with WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross.
Chris Jericho’s next big project will be his Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager At Sea Cruise, which will be taking place from October 27th-31st. He won’t have much time to rest after the cruise as he will be defending his IWGP Intercontinental Title against EVIL at NJPW’s Power Struggle Event on November 3rd. Chris Jericho loves to surprise the fans so where he could pop up after that is anybody’s guess.

THE ROUND-UP

The latest from the F4W Staff

Give me back my son! err belt… err championship.

NEWS

The Undertaker scheduled for November 15th episode of SmackDown
Hulk Hogan reaches $31 million settlement with Gawker
The build for Okada vs. Omega to begin on iPPV in New Zealand
WWE Network debuting new cruiserweight series this month
AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose set for WWE TLC
WWE SmackDown video highlights: Dean Ambrose vs. AJ Styles
WWE SmackDown live results: The build to Survivor Series continues

AUDIO

B&V&C: Final Raw before Survivor Series 1997, Nitro, CRAIG SONG CONTEST! 11/1
WOL: Nate Rau talks Dixie vs. Corgan, TNA losing TV, Raw from Monday, more! 11/1
DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: A longform history of pro wrestling, pt. 5 11/1

Figure Four Weekly 10/24/2016: Deregulation of pro wrestling in Arizona – In Arizona, deregulation of professional wrestling wasn’t a pressing matter by any stretch when the topic was first broached in 1981. There was no major promotion running in the state and little to no full time work, with only one licensed promoter, who was running shows weekly in Phoenix… click here to continue.

F4W YouTube Page: Tons of clips and full free audio shows that you can tell your friends about, and much more to come! Make sure you subscribe today!

The Death of WCW by Bryan Alvarez and RD Reynolds is now available as an audiobook through Amazon.com and Audible. Alvarez did the narration for the book which runs almost fifteen hours, so grab yours today!

Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Oct 31, 2016: Billy Corgan vs. TNA, Urijah Faber retiring, more – The battle for control of TNA hit the courtroom this past week and we’ve got not only the blow-by-blow, but what it all means, in a detailed lead story in the new issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. We also break that two of the world’s best wrestlers are seriously considering coming to WWE in 2017, the retirement of Urijah Faber and his legacy, the Flo Sports pro wrestling streaming service and why it could be a game changer but what it needs to become one, notes on Hell in a Cell and much more in a jam packed news issue.

Our lead story breaks down the entire TNA situation, what was said in public who was said in private, who is screwing who, why this went to the courts, what are the motives of Billy Corgan, WWE’s interest in purchasing the company and so much said publicly that ended up not being true.

We look at the career of Urijah Faber, the rise of the WEC on his back, the rise of Sacramento MMA and his becoming the first under 145 pound major star.

We’ve got a preview of Hell in a Cell as well as a story on who goes last. We also update a story on how WWE’s biggest star may be banned from appearing in several states, one of WWE’s biggest stars is right now off Survivor Series and why, Paige’s neck surgery, WWE asks fans about lots of indie groups, an overseas show that will be taped for the WWE Network, lots of notes on new people signed by WWE and their backgrounds.

We also look at a TV pilot based on backstage in WWE from 16 years ago, Ryback vs. WWE over trademarks, a Shawn Michaels movie, update on James Ellsworth, A.J. Styles vs. Shawn Michaels, the strange story of Curtis Axel in Minneapolis on Monday, Randy Orton’s turn, Shinsuke Nakamura update, WWE developmental star arrested and suspended, and more.

We look at the new Flo Sports pro wrestling streaming service, its potential as well as pitfalls hindering it from reaching its potential. We look at how this could greatly benefit the indie scene, as well as questions on whether it can work long-term… click here to continue.

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WON BACK ISSUE: Oct 11, 1999 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Vince Russo leaves WWF for WCW, WWF Rebellion – Vince Russo and Ed Ferrera, the men who were responsible for writing the WWF television shows that have been drawing huge ratings for the past year abruptly quit the company and signed on with WCW over the weekend… click here to continue.

Wednesday News Update
WWE

Someone is getting screwed…
More announcements for the Raw vs. SmackDown traditional Survivor Series elimination tag matches were made on SmackDown last night. The SmackDown men’s team will consist of AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton, and Baron Corbin. The women’s team will be Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Carmella, and Naomi and the team will be coached by Natalya. American Alpha and The Usos also won qualifying matches and will be part of the SmackDown tag division’s team.
Also on last night’s SmackDown, Dolph Ziggler issued an open challenge to any member of the Raw roster to challenge him for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series.
Chris Jericho tweeted about SmackDown’s Survivor Series team.
Brock Lesnar will face Rusev at WWE’s live event in Mexico City on December 3rd.
Goldberg appeared on ESPN’s First Take.
In the press release about the WWE Network’s new cruiserweight series, Akira Tozawa is billed only as Tozawa and Brian Kendrick is referred to as The Brian Kendrick.
ESPN has an article on Edge’s life after WWE.
Former Germany goalkeeper Tim Wiese is set to make his WWE debut at the company’s house show in Munich on Thursday.
To buy WWE Raw tickets for Newark NJ Monday May 15th, use presale code: WWERAW
AJ Styles accidentally locked his keys in his car after SmackDown.
PRO WRESTLING
Stardom president Rossy Ogawa has confirmed Dave Meltzer’s report that Io Shirai and Kairi Hojo have gotten offers from WWE.
Jake the Snake is on board with the Chicago Cubs and wants them to win it all. He made a hype video previewing game seven.
World of Sport had to turn away hundreds from their recent tapings.
Wrestling Revolver will join WrestleMania weekend activities on Saturday, April 1 at 12 pm for #PancakesAndPowerbombs at the Wyndham Resort, 8001 International DR in Orlando, FL. See #IowaGoesLucha results. Already announced, to take place for the first time ever: RICOCHET vs. SHANE STRICKLAND! Wrestling Revolver is taking applications for the AR FOX OPEN INVITE SCRAMBLE: AR Fox vs. Rey Fenix vs. Trevor Lee vs. Andrew Everett vs. FOUR MORE ENTRANTS! Tickets.
UFC / MMA

Finally Poland gets revenge for years of awful jokes…
Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Tyron Woodley, and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson participated in a conference call with the media ahead of their fights at UFC 205.
Chris Weidman said that a fight against Michael Bisping would be the easiest of his career.
TJ Dillashaw vs. John Lineker is reportedly scheduled for UFC 207.
Miesha Tate predicted that Ronda Rousey will beat Amanda Nunes if she is at her best.
A bantamweight rematch pitting Darrion Caldwell (9-1) against “Baby” Joe Taimanglo (23-6-1) of Guam, completes a stacked main card on the second night of a special Bellator MMA doubleheader inside WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, OK., on Saturday, December 3.
A light heavyweight bout pitting Philipe Lins (10-1) against Pietro Cappelli (2-1) and a middleweight fight between John Salter (12-3) and Claudio Annicchiarico (1-4) have been added to “Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2,” which will feature both Bellator MMA and Bellator Kickboxing brands emanating from the Mandela Forum in Florence on Dec. 10. The evening is highlighted by a main event middleweight world title rematch pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) against Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC). In addition, Italy’s own Alessio Sakara (18-11, 2 NC) and Joey “The Mexicutioner” Beltran (17-13, 1 NC) will duke it out in a light heavyweight feature fight. “Bellator 168: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2” will air on SPIKE at 4pm ET/PT.
Conor “The Notorious” McGregor, Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley, Chris “The All American” Weidman and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone will all fight on the main card UFC 205 at the highly anticipated debut at historic Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, November 12. For the first time MMA is legal in New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts in New York, which is monumental in cementing MMA’s future in the state of New York, which is home to many top stars including UFC champions Weidman and Jon Jones, to name a few. Regarded as the fight of the year, McGregor and Eddie Alvarez will headline the UFC 205 pay-per-view extravaganza. McGregor, UFC’s reigning featherweight champion will fight Alvarez for the lightweight championship and has a lot at stake as he is vying to become the first fighter to ever hold two belts simultaneously – one in the lightweight division, and the other in the featherweight division.   
Royce Gracie, Tito Ortiz, and Chael Sonnen will be doing a meet and greet fan autograph signing for bellator 163 ticket holders. This Friday November 4, from 6-8pm at the Mohegan Sun Arena Concourse, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, CT 06382.
The weekly series, Combate Americas Azteca, hosted by Andrea Calle, will premiere on Thursday, Nov., 3 at 10 p.m. ET in the U.S. on Azteca America, and on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11 p.m. on TV Azteca’s Channel 7 in Mexico, following the popular La Liga Mexicana football. The monthly live events air live in the U.S. and the following night in Mexico.
VARIETY

STEINERIZED~!

RIck Steiner did an audio interview about his time in WWE, WCW, AWA, TNA and his Great North Wrestling match in Hawkesbury vs Hannibal this Saturday Nov. 5th that can be heard here.
Great North Wrestling’s hour long shoot interview with Quebec Wrestling GIlles “The Fish” Poisson is now up in it’s entirety at this link.
Newly uncovered WrestleMania IV footage shows Donald Trump hanging out with a high stakes gambler who has ties to organized crime, allegedly. Trump had previously denied that he knew Robert LiButti.
This article is about wrestling terminology becoming part of the dictionary.
Last week on The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling, the mind behind the hugely successful House of Hardcore promotion and ECW Original the one and only “Innovator of Violence, Tommy Dreamer joined John Poz and Chad for podcast episode #213. In this excerpt Dreamer discusses being a mentor to talent and ironically taking on a similar role now to what Terry Funk played in his career.
MLW returns to the Harley Race Arena this Saturday, November 5.
UPW returns to the Eagles Club in Rochester, New York for “November 2 Dismember” Saturday, November 12th. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Belltime is at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15 presale, $17 at the door, and $10 for kids 9 and under. Tickets. Main Event: Tag Team Grudge Match (UPW Heavyweight Title is on the line) Defiance (Maximo Suave & Chris Cayden) vs. UPW Heavyweight Champion “The Young Lion of the West” Mattick & The Monster Abyss.
An unprecedented honest look inside the world of Independent professional wrestling as the promoters of Absolute Intense Wrestling John Thorne and Chris “Chandler Biggins” Bryan discuss the trials and tribulations of operating a independent professional wrestling company in the modern era. Episode 21: What Happens When You Prank Call R-Truth?

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night 99: Mousasi vs. Hall 2, eminating from The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This is the first of two UFC events today and the first time the Octagon has visited Northern Ireland since UFC 72 in June 2007. The event is headlined by a five-round middleweight bout as Gegard Mousasi and Uriah Hall meet in a rematch. Mousasi and Hall fought in September 2015, a fight dominated in the opening round by Mousasi. However, in the second round, Hall knocked out Mousasi with a spinning back kick in one of the biggest upsets in MMA in 2015. Mousasi has won three straight since then and is looking for revenge.

This event airs entirely on UFC Fight Pass and features a host of European fighters, including a co-main event pitting England’s Ross Pearson against Scotland’s Stevie Ray. Also on the main card is the UFC debut of former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov, who takes on Timothy Johnson. In a strong preliminary card bout, it is a pair of former flyweight title challengers as Kyoji Horiguchi takes on Ali Bagautinov.

Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 12:30 PM eastern time with preliminary action all the way thru the main card.

Some additional coverage:
– UFC Fight Night 99 DFS Playbook

UFC FIGHT PASS PRELIMS | 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT

> Charlie Ward (3-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan (6-0, 0-0 UFC)
Welterweights

Both men were making their UFC debuts. This didn’t last long. They were throwing big fists early and Alhassan dropped Ward several times and then dropped him with a big right hand and finished it early as the referee stepped in. It was quite a slugfest and went less than a minute.

Official Result: Abdul Razak Alhassan def. Charlie Ward by knockout (punches) at :53 of Round 1

> Brett Johns (12-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Kwan Ho Kwak (9-0, 0-0 UFC)
Bantamweights

Another fight with two men making their UFC debuts. Johns made the first round a grind, scoring six takedowns in the opening five minutes. Kwak had no answer for them and he couldn’t get up from the bottom. There wasn’t much action on the feet and a clear round for Johns. Johns rocked Kwak early in the second round, but instead of going for a finish, went back to the grinding takedown gameplan. It allowed Kwak to recover and they were trading. Johns threw a flying knee in while Kwak threw a spin kick. Johns rocked him again and took him down again. It was another round for Johns. Kwak came out firing in the third knowing he had to score a finish. Johns was eating punches but then went right back to taking Kwak down. Johns was just hitting him all over with punches from the top and Kwak had no answer. Kwak did tee off late on Johns but they survived the fight. Johns looked really good here and this was a good fight. I had it 30-27 Johns.

Johns won all three rounds on all three scorecards. All were good scores.

Official Result: Brett Johns def. Kwan Ho Kwak by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Marion Reneau (#15, 6-3, 2-2 UFC) vs. Milana Dudieva (11-4, 1-1 UFC)
Women’s Bantamweights

This is Dudieva’s first fight since giving birth. It was primarily a striking battle early until Dudieva got a takedown off a kick. They got back to their feet and Reneau landed some punches late. Reneau landing better gave her the round. Reneau came out pressuring Dudieva against the fence and took the back in the second. Dudieva got a judo throw. Reneau got up and hurt Dudieva against the fence with elbows and knees. Reneau almost finished Dudieva late. It was another round for Reneau. Reneau was pressuring in the third and got a takedown into mount. Reneau trapped her arms and was landing big punches until the fight was finally stopped. Reneau looked impressive in the third round. She called out Bethe Correia after the fight.

Official Result: Marion Reneau def. Milana Dudieva by TKO (punches) at 3:03 of Round 3

> Zak Cummings (19-5, 4-2 UFC) vs. Alexander Yakovlev (23-7-1, 2-3 UFC)
Welterweights (Cummings missed weight coming in at 172.8 pounds)

Neither man did a whole lot in the first as it was a lot of circling around and Cummings controlling the center of the Octagon. Cummings landed more but Yakovlev landed harder punches. It was close but I had it for Cummings. Not a whole lot happened in the second round as Cummings was landing. Yakovlev wasn’t returning a lot of strikes and was more eating punches. Cummings threw off a takedown attempt from Yakovlev. Cummings then grabbed an arm and got in an armbar and Yakovlev quickly tapped out.

Official Result: Zak Cummings def. Alexander Yakovlev by submission (armbar) at 4:02 of Round 2

> Justin Ledet (7-0 1 NC, 1-0 UFC) vs. Mark Godbeer (11-2, 0-0 UFC)
Heavyweights

They were trading early and Ledet got a takedown. They got up and went back down as Godbeer drug it down to the mat by grabbing a leg. Ledet jumped on the back and locked in a rear-naked choke and Godbeer tapped out.

Official Result: Justin Ledet def. Mark Godbeer by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:16 of Round 1

> Anna Elmose (3-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Amanda Cooper (1-2, 0-1 UFC)
Women’s Strawweights

The first round was all striking on the feet until late. Cooper was more aggressive but Elmose did drop her as she was coming forward. Elmose landed some elbows from the top and cut Cooper open. Close until the end which got Elmose the round. They traded and Elmose slipped and Cooper almost capitalized but ended on her back. Cooper got a takedown and was controlling the top and landing punches. Cooper almost got an armbar late. It’s even after two rounds. They were trading in the third with Cooper landing the better shots, mixing in kicks. Neither lady was making it a clear round for them when they were needing to. Cooper was mixing more and got a takedown late and that should seal her the fight. Solid fight from both, I had it 29-28 Cooper.

Cooper got the decision. One judge gave her all three rounds, which I don’t see how that is possible with that first round.

Official Result: Amanda Cooper def. Anna Elmose by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Kevin Lee (13-2, 6-2 UFC) vs. Magomed Mustafaev (14-1, 2-0 UFC)
Lightweights

Mustafaev came out strong early but Lee got a takedown. Mustafaev threatened with a choke but Lee got out after another takedown. Mustafaev landed all kinds of spinning stuff and Lee got a takedown. Lee got a big slam late and the first round was his on the strength of takedowns. Lee got some more takedowns in the second. Mustafaev threatened with submissions but Lee would get positioning back when he found himself in trouble. Lee making it a grind but not really going for a finish. Then he got Mustafaev’s back and locked in a choke and tapped him out. Strong showing by Lee against a tough opponent. Lee cut a passionate and colorful promo after the fight saying he’s the best lightweight and he’d put Conor McGregor down. The crowd didn’t like that, and McGregor is in attendance.

Official Result: Kevin Lee def. Magomed Mustafaev by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:31 of Round 2

> Kyoji Horiguchi (#4, 17-2, 6-1 UFC) vs. Ali Bagautinov (#8, 14-4, 4-2 UFC)
Flyweights

They traded early and Bagautinov got a brief takedown. Horiguchi got up and took the fight to the mat and had Bagautinov’s back and was landing. Bagautinov got up and scored a big takedown. They got up and Horiguchi landed a big punch. Close round I had for Horiguchi. Both men were looking for an opening in the second and Horiguchi found it by stunning Bagautinov with a left hand. Horiguchi landed follow punches and forced the fight into a grind. Horiguchi took the fight down and landed more and landed more on the feet. I had the second round a little more clear for Horiguchi. They came out swinging in close range. Horiguchi was getting the better of the striking and Bagautinov went for the takedown but it was defended. He went for it again but again it was stuffed. Horiguchi separated and landed some good punches at the end. Solid fight and I had it 30-27 Horiguchi.

Straight 30-27 scores for Horiguchi.

Official Result: Kyoji Horiguchi def. Ali Bagautinov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Magnus Cedenblad (14-4, 4-1 UFC) vs. Jack Marshman (20-5, 0-0 UFC)
Middleweights

Marshman dropped Cedenblad early with a left hand. Cedenblad recovered and scored a big takedown. Cedenblad controlled with big punches from the top, opening a cut on Marshman’s eye. Marshman had no answer to getting up from the bottom. Nice comeback in the round from being rocked for Cedenblad as he took round one. Marshman came out and landed another big left hand that hurt Cedenblad. Marshman is getting the better of the striking battle. Marshman landed a big right hand and then dropped Cedenblad with another and swarmed on him with a bunch of punches before the referee stepped in and stopped the fight. Impressive finish by Marshman as he was in trouble in the first.

Official Result: Jack Marshman def. Magnus Cedenblad by TKO (strikes) at 3:32 of Round 2

UFC FIGHT PASS MAIN CARD | 4 PM ET/1 PM PT

> Artem Lobov (12-12-1 1 NC, 1-2 UFC) vs. Teruto Ishihara (9-2-2, 2-0-1 UFC)
Featherweights

They were trading and Ishihara got a brief takedown. Lobov landed a big right hand and then another. Ishihara was mixing his strikes while Lobov was primarily punching. Ishihara landed a couple of kicks. Lobov landed a big right hand and a left hook that rocked Ishihara. Lobov hurt him again late with a kick and punches. Lobov got the first round. Lobov rocked Ishihara again with some punches. They were trading kicks and Lobov was landing his punches. Ishihara slowing down a lot. Ishihara landed a big left hand. Lobov landing at will and Ishihara started to run away. Both men starting to land solid shot. Lobov has more volume. Lobov’s leg kicks making the difference and he’s controlling the center better. Lobov got the second round as well. Ishihara visibly tired. Lobov landing the left hand and front leg kick at will. Ishihara then rocked Lobov with a left hand and dropped Lobov. Ishihara right into the guard and landed some punches. They got back to their feet. Lobov stuffed a takedown and then got a takedown himself late in the fight. Lobov ended the fight strong on top. I give Ishihara the last round though. Overall, I have it 29-28 Lobov. Good fight, Conor McGregor came into the cage to congratulate Lobov.

Lobov got the decision winning on all scorecards.

Official Result: Artem Lobov def. Teruto Ishihara by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Tim Johnson (#14, 10-2, 2-1 UFC) vs. Alexander Volkov (26-6, 0-0 UFC)
Heavyweights

Volkov is a former Bellator champ making his UFC debut. They traded early and Volkov rocked Johnson with several right hands and pushed him into a clinch. Johnson then rocked Volkov with a big right hand uppercut and is looking for the finish. Johnson giving Volkov a lot of time to recover. Johnson landing big from the top. Volkov got to his feet and Johnson is bleeding badly from his nose. They survived the round, which I give to Johnson. Johnson landed some big punches to start the second but Volkov answered back. Johnson got a brief takedown but they got up. Johnson is landing short punches and Volkov isn’t doing much. Johnson landed a big right hand on a break of a clinch. Both men are tired. Johnson got the second round. The third starts off with both landing and landing knees in a clinch. The fight has slowed considerably. Volkov landed a big knee to the gut. This fight has turned into a very boring one. Johnson went for a takedown but Volkov landed a knee. Third round to Volkov. I have it 29-28 Johnson.

Volkov got the decision, winning two rounds on two scorecards. Johnson won all three rounds on the other scorecard. I’m not so sure about this decision at all.

Official Result: Alexander Volkov def. Tim Johnson by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)

> Ross Pearson (19-12 1 NC, 11-9 1 NC UFC) vs. Stevie Ray (19-6, 3-1 UFC)
Lightweights

Pearson is on his fifth UFC fight this year. Ray getting the better of the striking through the first 90 seconds. They traded leg kicks. Pearson landed an uppercut and Ray followed with a leg kick. They traded big leg kicks. A lot of circling around and Pearson with a body kick. They traded body kicks. Ray got a big slam late and grabbed the back and landed a knee. I think that got him the round. Ray with the first on my scorecard. Ray came out landing kicks. Pearson has been unable to really get a groove going. Ray doing a good job of circling around and he shot for a takedown. They trade leg kicks. Ray definitely using his range well. They’re just trading with neither man having a clear power edge. Ray has just a little more volume and connection on his strikes. Ray landed a big body kick. Close round but I had it for Ray with him winning both. The pace slowed down and Ray was keeping Pearson off balance with his movement. Ray landed some big body kicks. Ray landed a glancing head kick. Pearson having trouble connecting. Ray landing big leg kicks. They traded kicks late. This one will be interesting as rounds were close but I had it 30-27 Ray.

Two judges had the same score, 30-27 for Ray. One judge had it 30-27 for Pearson. I don’t see how that score is possible.

Official Result: Stevie Ray def. Ross Pearson by split decision (27-30, 30-27, 30-27)

> Gegard Mousasi (#5, 40-6-2, 7-3 UFC) vs. Uriah Hall (#10, 12-7, 5-5 UFC)
Middleweights

Hall was landing leg kicks early and Mousasi landed a nice jab that snapped Hall’s head back. Hall landed a spin kick right to the chin, much like their first fight. Hall missed another spin kick attempt. Mousasi got a takedown and started landing a lot of punches. Hall was eating them and the referee stepped in and stopped the fight. First round finish and win for Mousasi. Mousasi then said he’s coming for the title. This is his last fight on his current UFC contract.

Official Result: Gegard Mousasi def. Uriah Hall by TKO (punches) at 4:37 of Round 1