(“Someday *I’ll* be big, and you’ll have to listen to *me*!” — That kid in the background. / Photo via Getty)
Fresh off of last night’s TUF 20 Finale card which focused on strawweights and lightweights, the UFC is on the scene in Phoenix tonight with a FOX card focusing on heavyweights and Diazweights. Yes indeedy, it’s time for UFC on FOX 13, and the big boys will be doing their thing: Ex-heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos faces off against top contender Stipe Miocic in the main event, while Alistair Overeem and Stefan Struve do their best to get back in the win column. But first, Matt Mitrione will see if his magical shoulder tackle works on Gabriel Gonzaga.
Our friend Alex Giardini will be furiously typing out round-by-round results from the “Dos Santos vs. Miocic” main card after the jump, beginning at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Refresh the page every few minutes for all the latest, and tell us how you’re feeling on twitter @cagepotatomma. Cheers!
Preliminary Card Results
– Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. Claudia Gadelha via split decision (28-29, 29-28×2)
– John Moraga def. Willie Gates via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:06 of R3
– Ben Saunders def. Joe Riggs via submission (injury) at 0:57 of R1
– Drew Dober def. Jamie Varner via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:52 of R1
– Derek Brunson vs. Ed Herman (Canceled due to Brunson suffering from food poisoning)
– Bryan Barberena def. Joe Ellenberger via TKO (strikes) at 3:24 of R3
– David Michaud def. Garett Whiteley via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
– Henry Cejudo def. Dustin Kimura via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
– Ian Entwistle def. Anthony Birchak via submission (heel hook) at 1:04 of R1
Welcome to the UFC on FOX 13 liveblog. Stay a while, share some laughs, and pray for some saucy scraps. It’s been a pretty eventful evening thus far to say the least, so let’s hope the trend continues.
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Matt Mitrione
Round 1: Mitrione declines to touch gloves, and starts talking to him. Mitrione is bouncy on the feet, but gets caught by a right hand from Gonzaga. Mitrione lands a sharp jab, keeping up with his footwork. Gonzaga steps on Mitrione’s foot, and the latter starts to back up. Gonzaga starting to walk him down. Both heavyweights are swinging wildly, but missing most of their punches. Mitrione staggers Gonzaga with a brutal left hand, and the Brazilian goes down on all fours. Mitrione lacing him with shots, and Gonzaga tries to get up but is brought down again. It’s all over, and the man formerly known as “Meathead” gets the job done.
Matt Mitrione def. Gabriel Gonzaga via TKO (strikes) at 1:59 of R1
Alistair Overeem vs. Stefan Struve
Round 1: