ufc 178 results“UFC 178: Johnson vs. Cariaso” takes place this evening (Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014) from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Headlining the Pay-Per-View card is a flyweight title match with Demetrious Johnson putting his belt on the line against No. 8 ranked Chris Cariaso. Also, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone welcomes former Bellator lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez to the UFC in the co-headliner.

From top to bottom this is one of the best cards of the year on paper, and Pro MMA Now (www.prommanow.com) will provide live results and play-by-play commentary of all the action, starting with the Fight Pass prelims at 7 p.m. ET, moving to the FOX Sports 1 prelims at 8 p.m. ET, and the PPV main card at 10 p.m. ET. In addition to our live fight updates, we will also post some of our favorite tweets from fans and media watching UFC 178.

NOTE: Immediately following tonight’s fights, visit our UFC Streams page to watch the UFC 178 post-fight press conference live stream.

UFC 178 quick results:

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

  • Champ Demetrious Johnson def. Chris Cariaso by submission (kimura) Rd 2 (2:29) – for flyweight title
  • Donald Cerrone def. Eddie Alvarez by unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)
  • Conor McGregor def. Dustin Poirier by TKO (punches) Rd 1 (1:46)
  • Yoel Romero def. Tim Kennedy by TKO (punches) Rd 3 (:58)
  • Cat Zingano def. Amanda Nunes by TKO (strikes) Rd 3 (1:21)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET)

  • Dominick Cruz def. Takeya Mizugaki by TKO (punches) Rd 1 (1:01)
  • Jorge Masvidal def. James Krause by unanimous decision (30-27 x 2, 29-28)
  • Stephen Thompson def. Patrick Cote by unanimous decision (29-28 x 2, 30-27)
  • Brian Ebersole def. John Howard by split decision (29-28 x 2, 28-29)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET)

  • Kevin Lee def. Jon Tuck by unanimous decision (30-26 x 3)
  • Manny Gamburyan def. Cody Gibson by submission (Guillotine Choke) Rd 2 (4:56)

UFC 178 play-by-play:

135 lbs: Manny Gamburyan vs. Cody Gibson

Round 1 – Manny physically looks great at 135 lbs. Manny swinging and looking for a takedown. Gibson clips him with a hook. Nice body kick from Manny. Gibson much taller and longer. Gibson throws Manny down during a brief clinch. Manny back up as Cody presses him to the cage, and Manny lands a knee to the groin and time out is called. Back at it. Gibson stuffs a takedown. Leg kick from Manny buckles the leg of Gibson. Manny ducks a wheel kick. Big leg kick from Manny again. Gibson fires one back. Gibson working a nice jab. Leg kick from Manny. Manny cut under the eye from those jabs. Gibson hurts Manny with a right. Gibson trying to turn it on but Manny scores a takedown. Gibson scores a reversal. Manny back up and Gibson tees off with punches and elbows, and the round ends in the clinch. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Gibson.

Round 2 – Gibson’s corner wants more of the same. Some big right hands from Manny as Gibson covers up. Manny takes a kick directly to the groin and he goes down. Time out is called. Manny in agony trying to walk it off. Leg kick from Manny but Gibson counters with a perfectly timed right hand and Manny goes down. Manny gets up but Gibson is all over him and delivers some hard and loud punches to the body as he backs him against the cage. Manny looks for a takedown but is unsuccessful. Back to the center of the cage and Manny seems recovered for the most part. Clinched against the cage. Manny turns him around and gets the takedown. After a few moments Manny jumps on a guillotine and he cranks it as the final 10 seconds count down. It looks as though Gibson’s head is about to pop out, but nope, he taps out right before the round ends. Great comeback from Manny!

OFFICIAL RESULT: Manny Gamburyan def. Cody Gibson by submission (Guillotine Choke) Rd 2 (4:56)

In his post-fight interview, and with Ronda Rousey at his side, Manny calls out Bryan Caraway and said he came to 135 lbs. to fight him saying, “Don’t be scared homie!” He’s laid down the gauntlet and that’s a fight I’d love to see.

I like this idea from Adam Hunter:

155 lbs: Kevin Lee vs. Jon Tuck

Round 1 – Both these guys are 8-1. Admittedly this is the fight I’m least looking forward to on the card. Hopefully they can change my mind. Head kick from Lee. Tuck with a high kick attempt and right hand. Body kick from Lee. Leg kick from Tuck. Lee with a suplex. Tuck turtles and gets back to his feet. Lee presses him to the cage and lands a knee to the head as Tuck puts his hand down. Body lock takedown from Lee, and he ends up inside full guard. Tuck throws up for an armbar attempt. Scramble ensues and they’re back to the feet. Clinch and knee to the groin from Lee. Time out called. … Back at it. Left jab from Tuck. Clinched against the cage, Lee looking for a single. Tuck defends and time is up. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Lee.

Round 2 – Tuck delivers a kick to the groin right away. Lee takes it. No time out taken. Stiff jab and high kick from Tuck. Another kick to the groin from Tuck and Lee takes the time out this time. Referee tells Tuck he had already warned him and is taking points from now on — and he takes a point from Tuck now. Body kick from Lee. Knees from Tuck. Lee looking for a takedown, lets it go and delivers some body shots to Tuck against the cage. Tuck defends the takedown and they move back to the center of the cage. Lee shoots in again, picks Tuck up for the slam. Tuck looking for a Triangle Choke. Lee pops his head out with just over a minute to go. Ref stands them up. Front kick from Tuck before the bell. PMN scores it 10-8 for Lee (due to point deduction).

Round 3 – High kick from Tuck, body shot from Lee. Leg kick from Tuck. Lee starting to fade a bit, but he lands a punch that knocks Tuck’s mouthpiece out. Lee scores a takedown. Ref puts Tuck’s mouthpiece back in. Lee busts Tuck’s face up and he’s bleeding pretty good now. Lee stacking him with some punches, Tuck gets him in half guard but Lee still controlling from the top. Tuck trying to isolate an arm as Lee stays active with punches. Tuck gets full guard now but Lee continues to punish from inside guard. Only 30 seconds to go. More of the same. Lee stands up before the bell and Tuck throws an upkick. Time. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Lee and the fight 30-26 for Lee (due to point deduction).

OFFICIAL RESULT: Kevin Lee def. Jon Tuck by unanimous decision (30-26 x 3)

170 lbs: Brian Ebersole vs. John Howard

Round 1 – Ebersole with his awful arrow shaved chest hair. Straight left from Ebersole, then a body kick. Leg kick from Howard. Left hook from Howard upstairs. Clinch, knee exchanges. Elbow from Howard. Ebersole presses him to the cage. Underhooks from Ebersole. Ref wants action. Separates them. Big leg kick from Ebersole. Howard being patient. Big leg kick from Howard, buckles the leg but Ebersole times it for a takedown. Ebersole looking for the back, has Howard’s left leg locked up with his legs so he can’t get to his feet. Ebersole now takes his back with one hook in. Under a minute to go. Howard stands up with Ebersole still on his back. Howard dumps him off. Ref stops it after Ebersole lands an upkick while Howard’s knee is on the ground. Back at it. Howard fires off a few punches before the bell. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Ebersole.

Round 2 – Leg kick from Ebersole but Howard counters it with a HEAVY one. Straight left from Ebersole. Again. He shoots in, stuffed. Howard with a body lock takedown. Ebersole with half a butterfly guard, now straight half guard. Trying to sweep. Body shots from Howard from the top. Howard takes Ebersole’s back during a little chess match. Both hooks in for Howard. Howard looking for the neck crank. Ebersole spins to top control. Howard kicks him off and gets to his knees, then feet. Howard now puts Ebersole back down and is on top as the round ends. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Howard.

Round 3 – Touch gloves. Leg kick from Howard. Body kick from Ebersole. Another inside leg kick from Howard. One two from Ebersole. Then an inside leg kick. Howard with a punch combo. Clinch. Howard presses him to the cage. Body shots from Howard as they separate to the center. Big inside leg kick from Howard. Jab from Ebersole. Lead hook from Ebersole. Clinch, right hand from Ebersole. He shoots, stuffed, knee from Howard. Elbow from Ebersole on the break. Big leg kick from Howard. Right hand. Jab from Ebersole, body kick, again. Leg kick from Howard, Leg kick and punch combo from Howard. Huge leg kick from Howard. 90 seconds to go. Howard catches a kick and presses him to the cage. Nice switch leg kick from Ebersole, he shoots, stuffed. Back to the feet. Big inside leg kick from Howard. Howard looking very flat footed. Clinched and trading punches before the bell. Howard had his right ankle wrapped up, I’m curious just how bad it was because his movement looked quite stifled tonight. He looked stiff. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Ebersole and the fight 29-28 for Ebersole. However, this final round could have gone either way and it was the deciding factor. Ebersole was more active with his striking in the 3rd round and that probably clinched it for him.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Brian Ebersole def. John Howard by split decision (29-28 x 2, 28-29)

These were my thoughts too:

170 lbs: Patrick Cote vs. Stephen Thompson

Round 1 – Leg kick Cote, again. Jab from Thompson. Wonder Boy looking just a little flabby around the mid-section. Just sayin. I see some jiggle. Clinched against the cage, trading knees and dirty boxing. Back to the center. Leg kick from Cote, then a big one to the outside. Lots of switch stances from Thompson. He leaps in with a right. Thompson with a body kick. Cote catches a kick and presses Thompson to the cage looking for the takedown. Tries lifting Thompson up but can’t get him down even though he does get him in the air. Thompson trips Cote and it’s back to the feet. Cote with a big leg kick. Cote shoots for a single but can’t get it. Close round. PMN scores it 10-9 for Cote.

Round 2 – Nice straight punch combo from Thompson, karate style. Body kick. Hands down. Right hand. Leg kick. Again. Cote with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Right hand from Thompson. Another one as he looks for the single. Cote trips. Back up. Thompson leaping in, landing the punch, and back out. Does this a couple times. Cote lands a left upstairs. Inside leg kick from Thompson. Leg kick Cote. Leap in straight right from Thompson. Cote goes for the single, presses Thompson to the cage. Couple elbows to the side of Cote’s head as he holds that single leg. Nice left to the chin as Thompson backs out of the clinch. Nice counter left from Thompson right on the chin. Cote tells him to bring it on. Another punch exchange, Thompson seemed to get the better of it. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Thompson.

Round 3 – Right hook from Cote lands. Nice right from Thompson. Cote trying to get inside, misses a single. Big leg kick from Thompson. Head kick from Thompson. Cote acknowledges it. Right counter from Thompson. Jab from Thompson, using some great counters now. Quick jab. Right hook from Cote, he goes for the single but Thompson evades. Beautiful jab, body kick from Thompson. Boos from the crowd at the slowed down pace. Right from Cote. Right counter from Thompson drops Cote. Wonder Boy tries to finish but Cote is back to his feet. Right from Thompson. Cote seems shaky. Thompson stuffs a takedown. 30 seconds to go. Cote just ducks a spinning heel kick. Spin kick to the body from Thompson. He lands a few punches before the bell. PMN scores it 10-9 and 29-28 for Thompson.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Stephen Thompson def. Patrick Cote by unanimous decision (29-28 x 2, 30-27)

Not quite sure I agree with this assessment:

155 lbs: James Krause vs. Jorge Masvidal

Round 1 – Jab from Krause. Left hook counter from Krause. Inside leg kick from Masvidal. Nice right from Krause. Jab from Masvidal, then a body kick. Jab from Krause. Krause’s leg reach is quite a bit longer than Masvidal’s for what it’s worth. Krause looking for the takedown against the cage. Nice knee to the body from Masvidal. Body kick from Krause. Jab. They exchange jabs. Jab from Krause. Again. Leg kick. Masvidal pressing forward with punches, big body kick. Jab from Krause. Jab again. Clinch. PMN scores the round 10-9 Masvidal.

Round 2 – Jab, jab, jab from Krause. Body kick from Masvidal.Pressure from Masvidal. Nice right from Masvidal, best punch of the fight. Body kick and a right from Krause as he shoots in and gets the takedown. Masvidal gets a reversal and is on top. Krause gets to his feet but takes a knee to the body. Masvidal pressing him to the cage. Krause gets free. Right from Krause. Body kick. Misses a cartwheel kick. Masvidal turns it up and lands some nice shots. Misses a takedown, but lands a wheel kick to the head, then gets the takedown. Krause goes for Masvidal’s back, scramble, Krause looking for a choke but Masvidal escapes to his feet and then drops Krause with a left, and a big right on the chin. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Masvidal.

Round 3 -Krause landing some jabs. Body kick from Masvidal, clinch, looking for Krause’s back. Clinched. Body kick from Masvidal, stuffs a takedown and scores one of his own. Masvidal on top in half guard. Krause gets to his feet but Masvidal still on him with the clinch. Krause escapes. He shoots, stuffed. Nice punch combo from Masvidal. Under a minute to go. Nice right from Krause but Masvidal responds with a punch combo. Another right from Krause. Masvidal scores the takedown and gets full mount. Krause gives up his back before the bell. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Masvidal, and the fight 30-27 for Masvidal.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Jorge Masvidal def. James Krause by unanimous decision (30-27 x 2, 29-28)

I like this match-up for Masvidal:

135 lbs: Dominick Cruz vs. Takeya Mizugaki

Round 1 – Cruz already starts with the footwork. Right hand from Mizugaki. Nice quick jab from Cruz, then a takedown. He drags Mizugaki back down as he tries to get up, then smashes him with about 50 hard punches before the ref stops it way too late. Spectacular showing by the former champion.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Dominick Cruz def. Takeya Mizugaki by TKO (punches) Rd 1 (1:01)

Cruz says afterward, “I look forward to beating up on more Alpha Fails”.

This about sums it up:

AHAHAHAHAHAHA:

135 lbs: Amanda Nunes vs. Cat Zingano

Round 1 – Leg kick and takedown from Nunes right away. Zingano looking for an armbar but Nunes escapes. Upkick from Zingano. Nunes standing over her kicking the thighs. Nunes dives in with a right and is landing some big shots. Zingano recovers full guard and is trying to hold Nunes tight. She gets some space though and is landing big right hands. Zingano goes for an arm. Nunes goes for a leg — this could be a mistake as Zingano now has top position in half guard. Zingano lets Nunes up. Stuffs a takedown. Zingano throws a DDT on Nunes (that was awesome — actually it was more like a roll instead of a head spike), she flips all the way over and Zingano is on top as the round ends. Too little too late though. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Nunes.

Round 2 – Zingano comes out striking, clinch, elbow, takedown and lands in side mount. Zingano looking for an arm, but Nunes gets half guard. Zingano stands up and kicks the thighs of Nunes who is still on her back. Zingano drops down for an ankle lock, loses position but is able to get back on top in half guard. Controlling the action now. Nunes trying to hold her tight. Elbow from Zingano. Body shots. Zingano postures up with punches. Nunes looking for a leg. Zingano goes for a foot lock. Nunes recovers full guard. Zingano passes to half. Back to full.  Zingano stays just busy enough. PMN scores it 10-9 for Zingano.

Round 3 – Clinch and big knees from Zingano who grabs a front headlock and drops and rolls over to full mount. Zingano landing body shots and big brutal elbows and punches. Nunes bloodied and battered. Zingano keeps pounding with big shots until the ref is forced to stop it. That’s what we like to see!

OFFICIAL RESULT: Cat Zingano def. Amanda Nunes by TKO (strikes) Rd 3 (1:21)

Look for Cat to challenge Ronda Rousey for the UFC women’s bantamweight title next! Who you got sucka?

Yep:

185 lbs: Tim Kennedy vs. Yoel Romero

Round 1 – Touch gloves. Body kick from Kennedy. Nice left from Romero off the leg kick. Another left from Romero. Kennedy swings big and misses. Kennedy’s nose busted up. Leg kick from Romero. Body kick Kennedy. Body shot from Romero goes a bit low. Kennedy with a takedown but Romero is right up and drags Kennedy down for a split second. Brief clinch. Romero perfectly times a takedown but Kennedy is right up, takes a couple short punches on the way up. Nice right from Romero as Kennedy wades in. Kennedy has not footwork and no head movement. PMN scores it 10-9 for Romero.

Round 2 – Touch gloves. Body kick from Kennedy smacks the forearm of Romero. Front kick. Left punch to the chest from Romero. Leg kick, left hand from Romero. Front kick from Kennedy. Again. Kennedy shoots, stuffed. Romero with a left. Right overhand from Kennedy. Front kick. Kennedy ducks into a left. Kennedy grabs a half Thai clinch and lands a few punches. Does it again. Romero goes for a trip takedown. Kennedy jumps on a guillotine, Romero out, back to the feet. Body kick from Romero. Spinning backfist from Kennedy scores. He slipped though and is back up. Romero pushes him to the cage. Clinch fighting. Romero slowing down. Uppercut from Kennedy. Uppercuts from Romero. Kennedy fires back, he lands two big right hands and Romero is going out. Kennedy lands a couple more shots and Romero is saved by the bell. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Kennedy.

Round 3 – Romero has a huge cut over his left eye. Romero’s corner earned him some more time by purposely leaving the stool in the ring. Romero drops Kennedy with a big right. Kennedy goes for the single but is getting busted up with big punches and goes back down. Romero is on top now dropping shots as Kennedy tries to hold on. Romero lands another huge left hand and they  need to stop this. One more shot and it’s over. Kennedy is busted up BADLY!

OFFICIAL RESULT: Yoel Romero def. Tim Kennedy by TKO (punches) Rd 3 (:58)

We’ll call this one “Stool Gate” because of what happened after round 2. Rogan asked Romero about the incident in the post-fight interview. I understood about 3 words of his answer but he pretty much just avoided the question.

I also agree with this:

145 lbs: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier

Round 1 – It has to feel weird to get booed in your own country when you walk out. No touching gloves for these guys. McGregor looks for a hook kick. Lands a side kick. Leg kick Poirier. Again. Left from McGregor. He’s talking shit now. Leg kick from Poirier. Big left hand. Left hook from McGregor stuns Poirier. Lots of spin kicks from Conor. McGregor lands a clipping left hook, Poirier goes down face first and Conor finishes him with  hammerfists and punches. It’s over just like that.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Conor McGregor def. Dustin Poirier by TKO (punches) Rd 1 (1:46)

Conor wants the title next.

155 lbs: Donald Cerrone vs. Eddie Alvarez

Round 1 – Cerrone with a height advantage. Alvarez most certainly with a strength advantage. Touch gloves. Body jab from Eddie. Again. Body kick from Cowboy. Right counter from Cowboy. Body kick. Again. Big leg kick. Knee to the body. Big leg kick. Eddie gets the clinch and is landing a huge flurry of punches while holding the back of Cowboy’s head. That was amazing and Cowboy just ate all of them. HUGE punch combo from Alvarez as Cowboy’s head gets knocked side to side like a Bobblehead. Cowboy looking a bit haggard now. Leg kick from Cowboy. Cowboy defends a takedown attempt. Clinched against the cage. Cowboy misses a knee and they move back to the center. Cowboy cut over his eyebrow. Left counter from Eddie as Cowboy throws a leg kick. Now a right from Eddie counters the leg kick. Cowboy with a takedown but Eddie pops right up. Body kick from Cowboy. Fun fight! PMN scores the round 10-9 for Eddie Alvarez.

Round 2 – Body jab from Eddie. Big leg kick from Cowboy. Another body jab from Eddie. Big body kick from Cowboy. Knee to the body. Body kick and leg kick. Body kick and a knee from Cowboy. Thai plum and a knee to the body from Cowboy. Another big knee. Clinch, knee again. Right hand from Alvarez. Leg kick from Cowboy. Another one wobbles Alvarez. Another one. Alvarez goes for the takedown. Cowboy stuffs it and lands a knee, presses him to the cage. Lands a knee. Left hook from Eddie. Again. Eddie almost ate a KO power head kick. Alvarez lands a couple punches, then changes stances because of his leg that Cowboy has battered. Nice spinning backfist from Eddie lands scores on the money. PMN scores the round 10-9 Cowboy.

Round 3 – Alvarez’s coach giving him an earful between rounds. Could the pressure of this moment be getting to Eddie? It’s been a LONG time coming. Body kick from Cowboy. Leg kick. Big right from Eddie almost knocks Cowboy off his feet. Cowboy recovers quickly and lands a knee. Left hook from Eddie. Big leg kick from Cowboy. Eddie ducks into a knee. He’s hurt. Cowboy trying to finish as Eddie retreats. Cowboy being patient. Eats a right though. Leg kick from Cowboy. Eddie ducks into a head kick. Cowboy touching him up. Body kick, walking him down. Leg kick. Jab. Big leg kick, again, again, Eddie’s hurt and Cowboy gets on top as Eddie goes down. Cowboy on top in half guard. If he stood up right now Eddie may not even be able to walk. And with just under a minute to go… Cowboy trying to work the ground and pound but this seems like a big mistake if he wants the finish, which he always does. Very strange. PMN scores the round 10-9 for Cowboy and the fight 29-28 for Cowboy.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Donald Cerrone def. Eddie Alvarez by unanimous decision (29-28 x 3)

I wish I didn’t know this:

Other than he’s one of the most entertaining fighters on the planet, this is about all you need to know about Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone:

125 lbs Title Fight: Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Chris Cariaso

Round 1 – Leg kick from Johnson. Right hook. Leg kick from Cariaso. He appears to land a left and possibly a right. Takedown from Johnson on his first try. Johnson trying to pass to side mount, back to half guard. Cariaso gets full guard. Cariaso gets to his feet. Knee to body from Johnson. Underhooks and a knee to the body, another. Knee from Cariaso. More knees from Johnson, left and right. Cariaso drops levels for the takedown attempt. Stuffed. Cariaso backs out to the center. HUGE body kick from Johnson. Underhooks, presses Cariaso to the cage, lands a knee. Cariaso with a knee, and a right hook on the break. Leg kick from Cariaso. Huge right from Johnson hurts Cariaso, Johnson lands a big knee to the face then just misses a “fight ending” head kick. Round over. 10-9 Johnson.

Round 2 – I think Cariaso landed like three strikes in round one. Cariaso slips to the ground on a kick and Johnson gets on top. Johnson gets to side mount, traps Cariaso’s arms from defending and lands several punches to the face. Lands some elbows and continues the ground and pound, looking for the finish though. Johnson locks up a kimura, cranks it, it looks like Cariaso wants to tap, then he does. That’s all she wrote. Johnson’s 7th straight win, defends title for 5th time.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Demetrious Johnson def. Chris Cariaso by submission (kimura) Rd 2 (2:29)

If there was a fight between Bruce Lee and Demetrious Johnson, I’d pick DJ.

That’s all for tonight folks. The next UFC event is on Oct. 4th in Sweden with UFC Fight Night 53 featuring Gunnar Nelson vs. Rick Story in the main event. Now go watch the UFC 178 post-fight presser.
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