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Now, on to the action! We'll have quick match results available for you after each preliminary fight followed by live round-by round coverage of all main card bouts. Remember to keep refreshing this page for the most up to date results.
UFC 97 QUICK RESULTS:
Anderson Silva defeated Thales Leites via unanimous decision (scores of 49-46, 48-47, 50-46)
Mauricio "Shogun" Rua defeated Chuck Liddell via TKO (strikes) at 4:28 of Round 1.
Cheick Kongo defeated Antoni Hardonk via TKO (strikes) at 2:29 of Round 2.
Luiz Cane defeated Steve Cantwell via unanimous decision (scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
Krzysztof Soszynski defeated Brian Stann via submission (kimura) at 3:53 of Round 1.
Denis Kang defeated Xavier Foupa-Pokam via unanimous decision (scores of 30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Nate Quarry defeated Jason MacDonald via TKO (strikes) at 2:27 of Round 1.
Ed Herman defeated David Loiseau via unanimous decision (scores of 30-26, 30-27, 30-27).
T.J. Grant defeated Ryo Chonan via split decision (scores of 30-27, 28-29, 29-28).
Mark Bocek defeated David Bielkheden via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:57 of Round 1.
Eliot Marshall defeated Vinny Magalhaes via unanimous decision (scores of 29-28, 30-27, 30-27).
UFC 97 Main Card Play By Play:
Brian Stann vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Round one: Soszynski appears to be looking for an early takedown as Stann throws jabs moving forward. They clinch and trade shots then Stann lands good right as they break. Soszynski gets the takedown and goes to full mount. Stann showing good defense as he goes for a leg lock. Soszynski moves to side control but does no damage. Stann gets to his feet but gets taken down immediately again, Soszynski locks up a kimura armbar and ends the fight.
Final result: Soszynski wins by submission (kimura) at 3:53 of Round 1.
Luis Cane vs. Steve Cantwell
Round one: The fighters traded blows standing up, Cane landing hard hands, a good high kick by Cantwell. Cantwell averted a take down attempt by Cane but took 2 big shots as they broke. Cane forcing the action, moving forward, Cantwell taking some hard shots but still throwing punches with a few high kick attempts blocked by Cane. Cantwell is bleeding from the nose as the round ends. We score Cane winning round 1, 10-9.