This is the UFC on FX 3 undercard live blog for the UFC on FX 3 prelims from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.
There will be eight fights on the undercard. Mike Pierce vs. Carlos Eduardo Rocha, Seth Baczynski vs. Lance Benoist, Leonard Garcia vs. Matt Grice, Dustin Pague vs. Jared Papazian, Tim Means vs. Justin Salas, Buddy Roberts vs. Caio Magalhaes, Henry Martinez vs. Bernando Magalhaes, and Jake Hecht vs. Sean Pierson will all be featured bouts.
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Round 1: Hecht immediately moved in and earned a takedown. He was trying to take Pierson’s back, but instead ended up on the bottom. Pierson threw a huge punch from the top and used it to pass guard to side control. Pierson tried to get full mount but Hecht worked to his feet and slammed Pierson down. Midway through, this is a grappling match. Pierson gets to his feet now. An elbow cut Pierson on the top of his head. They break with 30 seconds left and reset. Hecht hunts the high kick but misses. Pierson with a right hand just before the horn. a close round, but MMA Fighting scores it for Pierson 10-9.
Round 2: Pierson working the body early. Hecht initiates a clinch and pushes his opponent against the fence. Pierson lands an uppercut, and later, a straight left. Hecht hasn’t had an easy time finding his range. Another clinch against the fence, but Pierson gets out after a series of body strikes. Pierson seems to be just a little quicker, more accurate. It’s his round again, 10-9.
Round 3: Perhaps sensing he’s behind, Hecht shoots in early and puts Pierson on the mat with a double-leg. The ref doesn’t give them much of a chance to work after Pierson ties him up from the bottom, and they’re stood up. Hecht shoots another double leg but Pierson stops this one. Hecht running out of time but he’s content to take his time in the standup. Finally, with 1:15 left he shoots, but Pierson’s ready and they clinch against the cage. Pierson works free, but only after taking a knee to the body. Hecht with a body kick. His best round gives him the round 10-9, but it might not be enough for the win.
Winner: Sean Pierson def. Jake Hecht via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Henry Martinez vs. Bernando Magalhaes
Round 1: Martinez walking Magalhaes down, landing strikes when he backs him into the corner. He’s doing a nice job poking out the right for range and firing off a straight left. During a scramble, Magalhaes hunted for a leg lock but Martinez easily worked free. Back to their feet, and Martinez lands a hard left, causing Magalhaes to purposely fall to his back, hoping to invite him into his guard. Martinez doesn’t bite. Magalhaes gets up and Martinez stalks him around the cage, sticking and moving as the round end. Martinez 10-9.
Round 2: Magalhaes looks more comfortable to start the second, with his straight right finding its home repeatedly. Martinez doesn’t look quite as confident either. The fight settles into a kickboxing exchange, with Magalhaes performing well. With less than a minute left, Magalhaes shoots low but it stuffed, and they go back into their striking stances. This round was the Brazilian’s, 10-9.
Round 3: This round should decide the fight. The shorter Martinez is hesitant to try to get inside as Magalhaes is owning the center, a stark contrast from the opening round. Magalhaes’ head movement and footwork has him just out of reach. Martinez is mostly pawing out the jab and waiting for the right moment to unleash his left, but it’s never coming. As a result, he’s reactionary. Martinez does shuck off a takedown try as the fight nears its final minute. Magalhaes tries one last takedown late, which is stuffed. Martinez has stuffed them all, but it might not be enough. It’s Magalhaes’ round, 10-9.
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