Round 2: Lytle rocked Burns early and hurt Burns. Lytle was able to take Burns down, but Burns was able to get back to his feet. Lytle stayed aggressive, picking Burns apart before being hit with a low blow again, causing a break in the fight. The fight continued and Burns accidentally low blowed Lytle again near the end of the round, but he didn't get a point taken away. FightLine.com scores it 10-9 for Lytle.
Round 3: Burns went for a kick early, but Lytle caught it and nailed a big right. Burns got a bad cut on the side of his left eye. Lytle continued to pepper Burns with strikes. Lytle rocked Burns with rights, but Burns stayed in there. They were swinging as the round came to a close. FightLine.com scores it 10-9 for Lytle.
Winner via unanimous decision (scores of 29-28): Chris Lytle
Joe Rogan interviewed Brock Lesnar via satellite. Lesnar said he's trying to keep humble as champion and what's important to him is winning. Lesnar won the Spike TV's Guy's Choice Award (which airs tomorrow) for "The Most Dangerous Man" award and he accepted the award there since he couldn't make the show.
TUF 9 Welterweight Finals
DeMarques Johnson vs. James Wilks
Round 1: Wilks connected with a good combination to start, and landed a good knee. Wilks continued to dominate Johnson with more knees and went for a heel hook. Johnson was able to get on top and land some big shots. Wilks then got a leg compression lock. A loud "USA" chant started. Wilks then secured a triangle, but Johnson managed to get out. Wilks held on to Johnson's back and landed knees to the back and then secured a rear-naked choke with only nine seconds left in the round. So you have to UK guys winning this season. Who woulda thunk it?
Winner via submission at 4:51 of Round 1: James Wilks
After the fight, Wilks said it was the best moment of his life. He then plugged his gym, Lightning MMA, in Orange County.
Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida
Both guys were smack talking before the fight even started, with Guida telling Sanchez that "this is my house", and Sanchez drawing a line in the middle of the cage and telling Guida to "bring it"!
Round 1: Despite the smack talk, they touched gloves to start the fight. They started out swinging, with Sanchez getting the better of it. Sanchez rocked Guida with strikes and knees. Sanchez continued to dominate Guida with strikes, until Guida was able to take Sanchez down. Guida landed elbows from the top, wearing Sanchez out. Sanchez was able to shake Guida off and they were back to their feet. Sanchez nailed a big head kick which knocked Guida down, it almost looked like Guida was out. Guida got back to his feet, and Sanchez teed off on him with strikes and knees. Guida got a break, pressing Sanchez against the cage, but Sanchez was able to turn around. Sanchez then got a takedown. They got back to their feet and started swinging as the round came to a close. Great first round, Sanchez looked great and Guida showed a lot of heart. FightLine.com scores it 10-9 for Sanchez.