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Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra.com live coverage of the UFC 171 Preliminary Card, live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Fight #1 - UFC Featherweight Division Fight
Daniel Pineda (18-10-0) vs. Robert Whiteford (10-2-0)
Referee: Don Turnage
Round One
The round begins with Whiteford attacking Pineda with some leg kicks, Pineda responds by kicking Whiteford in the midsection. Whiteford attacks Pineda with a few wild punching combinations, Whiteford forces Pineda against the cage wall while attacking him with some knee strikes. Whiteford scores a takedown on Pineda and they both quickly get back to their feet, Whiteford quickly drags Pineda back to the ground. Pineda stands up and he eats a knee from Whiteford while doing so, the referee separates the fighters after inactivity and Pineda attacks Whiteford with more kicks to the rib cage. Pineda also starts attacking Whiteford with leg kicks of his own, both fighters attempt head kicks as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Whiteford instantly scoring a takedown on Pineda and he gets the full guard, Whiteford starts attacking Pineda with some ground and pound. Whiteford purposely allows Pineda to get back to his feet, Pineda scores a takedown on Whiteford and they both get right back to their feet. Pineda goes back to attacking Whiteford with some leg kicks, Whiteford responds by rocking Pineda with a head kick. Whiteford continuously attacks Pineda with head kicks, Whiteford grabs a hold of Pineda and he attacks him with knee strikes to the thighs. Pineda rolls for the knee bar and Whiteford winds up on top of him after escaping, Whiteford nails Pineda with a knee to the midsection as he sat up. Pineda uses the wall walk to get the fight to his feet, Pineda hits Whiteford with a spinning back kick as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Whiteford scoring a quick takedown on Pineda after eating a knee strike, Pineda tries attacking Whiteford with strikes while on his back. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Whiteford hits Pineda with a four punch combination. Pineda rolls for a knee bar on Whiteford and Whiteford escapes before scoring another takedown, Whiteford advances to side control on Pineda after avoiding a triangle choke. Pineda quickly forces Whiteford into the full guard, the referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Pineda quickly gets a takedown on Whiteford. Pineda hits Whiteford with elbow strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Robert Whiteford def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Fight #2 - UFC Middleweight Division Fight
Bubba McDaniel (21-7-0) vs. Sean Strickland (13-0-0)
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Round One
The round begins with Strickland nailing a kicking McDaniel with a two punch combination, McDaniel charges at Strickland and he eats a few counter strikes. McDaniel scores a takedown on Strickland and they both get right back up, Strickland scores a takedown on McDaniel and he gets the half guard. Strickland postures up before cracking McDaniel with a right, Strickland starts attacking McDaniel with some ground and pound. Strickland transitions to the side control and then back control position on McDaniel, Strickland locks McDaniel in the rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Fight Result: Sean Strickland def. Bubba McDaniel by submission via rear naked choke (4:33, R1)
Fight #3 - UFC Flyweight Division Fight
Will Campuzano (13-5-0) vs. Justin Scoggins (8-0-0)
Referee: Jacob Montalvo
Round One
The round begins with Scoggins attacking Campuzano with a plethora of kicks, Scoggins scores a takedown on Campuzano and he gets back control. Campuzano tries to stand and Scoggins drags him back to the ground, Campuzano scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing. Scoggins then hits Campuzano with a kick to the rib cage followed by two punches, Scoggins follows that up by nailing Campuzano with a spinning back kick to the midsection. Scoggins scores another takedown on Campuzano and he gets the open guard, Campuzano uses the wall walk to get the fight standing. Both fighters have a wild kicking exchange with each other, Scoggins gains another takedown on Campuzano and he gets leg control. Scoggins transitions to back control on Campuzano. Campuzano scrambles at the right time to get the fight standing as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Campuzano attacking Scoggins with some leg kicks, Scoggins barely connects with a head kick on Campuzano. Scoggins charges forward on Campuzano while landing some strikes, Scoggins scores a takedown on Campuzano and he almost gets caught in a guillotine choke. Scoggins starts attacking Campuzano with some ground and pound, Scoggins advances to back control on Campuzano. Campuzano scrambles to get Scoggins back in the half guard position, Scoggins quickly regains back control on Campuzano before returning to the half guard. Campuzano scrambles again and both fighters go back to their feet, Scoggins hits Campuzano with a three punch combo as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Scoggins scoring a takedown on Campuzano after eating a few strikes, Scoggins transitions to the full mount on Campuzano. Campuzano quickly forces Scoggins back into his full guard, Campuzano advances to side control while nailing Campuzano with ground and pound. Scoggins hits Campuzano with more strikes while looking for back control, Campuzano tries getting to his feet and Scoggins drags him back to the ground. Scoggins maintains his ground and pound attack on Campuzano, Scoggins attacks Campuzano with knee strikes as Campuzano scrambles to his feet. Scoggins quickly brings Campuzano back to the ground and he gets the half guard, Scoggins goes back to his ground striking assault on Campuzano as the round ends.
Fight Result: Justin Scoggins def. Will Campuzano by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Fight #4 - UFC Lightweight Division Fight
Renee Forte (8-3-0) vs. Frank Trevino (11-0-0)
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
Round One
The round begins with Trevino attacking Forte with a few high kicks, Forte cracks Trevino with a right before scoring a takedown. Forte quickly gains back control on Trevino, Forte starts hunting for the submission of Trevino while landing some short range strikes. Trevino scrambles to shake Forte off of his back and he gets the fight standing, Forte quickly scores another takedown on Trevino and he gets the open guard. Trevino scrambles again and that causes the fighters to stand up, Trevino then hits Forte with a kick to the midsection as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Forte cracking Trevino with a two punch combination, Trevino begins to attack Forte with some leg kicks. Forte scores a takedown on Trevino and they both pop right back up, Trevino backs up Forte by nailing him with a few rights. Trevino follows that up by nailing Forte with a kick to the rib cage, Forte occasionally pops Trevino with a counter right. Forte scores a takedown on Trevino and he gets the open guard, Trevino waits for the right time and he scrambles to his feet. Trevino scores a takedown on Forte and he gets leg control, Trevino attacks Forte with a few knee strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Trevino quickly nailing Forte with a right, Forte eats a kick to the rib cage before charging at Trevino while landing strikes. Trevino scores a pair of takedowns on Forte while allowing him to stand up each time, Forte briefly puts Trevino on the ground with a takedown. Trevino grabs a hold of Forte while nailing him with knee strikes to the thighs, Trevino follows that up by cracking Forte with an elbow strike. Forte looks for a takedown and Trevino makes him pay with a few rights, Forte responds by landing a right of his own on Trevino. Forte scores a takedown on Trevino and he gets back control, Trevino finds a way to stand up and shake Forte off of his back. Forte then cracks Trevino with a knee strike that is followed by a right, Trevino hits Forte with a few more rights as the round ends.
Fight Result: Francisco Trevino def. Renee Forte by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Fight #5 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Alex Garcia (11-1-0) vs. Sean Spencer (11-2-0)
Referee: Don Turnage
Round One
The round begins with Spencer attacking Garcia with a plethora of jabs, Garcia pops an incoming Spencer with an uppercut. Garcia scores a takedown on Spencer and he gets the half guard, Spencer uses the wall walk to get the fight standing. Garcia starts cracking Spencer with a bunch of uppercuts, Spencer begins to attack Garcia with some leg kicks. Garcia catches Spencer with a left before scoring another takedown, Spencer again uses the wall walk to get the fight standing. Spencer then pops Garcia with a kick to the midsection, Spencer attempts a flying knee strike on Garcia as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Garcia nailing Spencer with a two punch combination, Spencer attacks Garcia with a plethora of kicks. Garcia again starts connects with a lot of rights on Spencer, Garcia scores a takedown on Spencer and they both get right back up. Spencer rocks Garcia badly with a big right followed by a head kick, Spencer grabs a hold of Garcia before nailing him with a left hook. Garcia makes a huge comeback by nailing Spencer with a ton of strikes before scoring a takedown, Spencer scrambles to get the fight standing again. Spencer cracks Garcia with a few rights to back him up a little, Garcia returns the favor by cracking Spencer with an uppercut. Garcia then scores another takedown on Spencer and he gets the half guard, Spencer again scrambles to get the fight standing. Spencer hits Garcia with a flying knee strike as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Spencer charging forward on Garcia while throwing strikes, Garcia starts swinging back at Spencer as well. Spencer begins to attack Garcia with some leg kicks, Spencer then hits Garcia with an overhand right. Garcia scores a takedown on Spencer and he gets the full guard, Garcia starts attacking Spencer with some ground and pound. Spencer uses the wall walk to get the fight standing again, Spencer rocks Garcia by nailing him with a left hook. Garcia quickly scores another takedown on Spencer and he gets back control, Garcia transitions to the full mount on Spencer. Spencer scrambles to get the fight standing once more, Spencer then cracks Garcia with a knee strike to the midsection as the round ends.
Fight Result: Alex Garcia def. Sean Spencer by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Fight #6 - UFC Featherweight Division Fight
Dennis Bermudez (13-3-0) vs. Jim Hettes (11-1-0)
Referee: Kerry Hatley
Round One
The round begins with Bermudez cracking Hettes with a wild right, Bermudez also starts attacking Hettes with leg kicks. Bermudez scores a takedown on Hettes and they both pop right up to their feet, Bermudez scores another takedown on Hettes and they again get back up quickly. Hettes then catches a kicking Bermudez with a left hook, Bermudez picks up Hettes and just tosses him to the ground. Bermudez also starts attacking Hettes with some leg kicks while landing a few rights, Bermudez starts assaulting Hettes with a ton of rights and uppercuts, Bermudez gains another takedown on Hettes and he gets the open guard. Bermudez begins to attack Hettes with some ground and pound, Hettes scrambles to get the fight standing. Bermudez attempts a guillotine choke on Hettes as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Bermudez catching Hettes with a push kick, Bermudez swings wildly at Hettes before landing a knee strike. Bermudez holds Hettes up against the cage wall while nailing him with a few knee strikes, the fighters battle along the cage wall while exchanging a bunch of knee strikes. Bermudez eventually drags Hettes to the ground and they both pop back up, Bermudez drops Hettes with a plethora of punches and he pounces on him when he hits the ground. Bermudez settles in the side control position on Hettes, Hettes eventually forces Bermudez into his full guard. Hettes finds a way to stand up with Bermudez attacking him with strikes, Bermudez quickly scores another takedown on Hettes and they get back up quickly once again. Hettes quickly scores a takedown on Bermudez and he gets back control, Hettes attacks Bermudez with some strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Bermudez quickly nailing Hettes with some kicks to the midsection, Hettes chases Bermudez around the octagon while throwing strikes. Bermudez then drops a swinging Hettes with a right before pouncing on him with a few more strikes, Bermudez starts attacking Hettes with a lot of ground and pound. Bermudez purposely allows Hettes to stand up after assaulting him with strikes, Bermudez drops Hettes with a knee strike and the referee jumps in.
Fight Result: Dennis Bermudez def. Jim Hettes by KO via knee strike (2:57, R3)
Fight #7 - UFC Women's Bantamweight Division Fight
Jessica Andrade (10-3-0) vs. Raquel Pennington (4-4-0)
Referee: Don Turnage
Round One
The round begins with Andrade charging at Pennington while throwing strikes, Pennington cracks Andrade with knee strikes to avoid the takedown. Andrade grabs a hold of Pennington and she forces her against the cage wall, Pennington continues attacking Andrade with knee strikes. Andrade scores a takedown on Pennington and she gets the half guard, Andrade picks up Pennington and slams her against the cage wall. Pennington uses the wall walk to get the fight standing, Andrade responds by scoring another takedown on Pennington. Andrade postures up and she nails Pennington with a few strikes, Pennington goes for an arm bar and Andrade escapes. Andrade rolls for a guillotine choke and Pennington escapes to get the fight standing, Andrade gets another takedown on Pennington as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Pennington attacking Andrade with some leg kicks, Andrade backs up Pennington by cracking her with a few rights. Pennington responds by cracking Andrade with a few knee strikes, Pennington starts popping Andrade with some punching combos. Andrade scores a takedown on Pennington and she gets the full guard, Pennington scrambles to get the fight standing again. Andrade swarms Pennington with strikes while she is against the cage wall. The women have a wild striking exchange near the cage wall, Pennington continuously cracks Andrade with knee strikes. Andrade charges forward on Pennington while instigating a slugfest, Pennington nearly catches Andrade with a standing guillotine as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with the women just swinging wildly at each other, Andrade backs Pennington into the cage wall while assaulting her with strikes. Pennington begins to use her range by peppering Andrade with jabs, Pennington follows those up by popping Andrade with a knee strike. Andrade responds by landing a kick to the midsection of Pennington, Andrade catches Pennington with a flurry of strikes. Andrade chases Pennington around the cage while throwing a ton of strikes as her, Pennington blocks an Andrade takedown by nailing her with some knee strikes. Andrade continues to just swinging wildly at Pennington, Pennington scores a takedown on Andrade and they immediately get back to their feet. Pennington scores another takedown on Andrade and they pop back up again, Pennington assaults Andrade with strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Jessica Andrade def. Raquel Pennington by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Fight #8 - UFC Welterweight Division Fight
Kelvin Gastelum (8-0-0) vs. Rick Story (16-7-0)
Referee: Jacob Montalvo
Round One
The round begins with Story swarming Gastelum with some strikes, Story also starts attacking Gastelum with some leg kicks. Story starts catching Gastelum with a few rights to the midsection, Gastelum continues nailing Story with a plethora of jabs. Story tags Gastelum with a few rights during a wild exchnage, Gastelum drops Story with a head kick and Gastelum settles on top of Story. Gastelum quickly transitions to side control and then a scramble causes both fighters to stand up, Gastelum then cracks Story with some knee strikes and a punching combination as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Story attacking Gastelum with a punching combination, Story sends Gastelum backwards after landing a left. Gastelum starts to attack Story with some leg kicks, Gastelum rocks Story with a two punch combo that is followed by an uppercut. Story also starts attacking Gastelum with some kicks to the midsection, Gastelum then cracks Story with a straight left. Story rocks Gastelum badly with a left and he drops him with a wild series of strikes as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Story nailing Gastelum with a few leg kicks, Story follows that up by catching Gastelum with a kick to the midsection. Gastelum tries to establish the range by working over Story with jabs, Story looks for a takedown as Gastelum pummels him with elbow strikes. Gastelum rocks Story with a left before scoring a takedown, Story scrambles and he gets himself on top of Gastelum. Story transitions to the back control position on Gastelum, Story hunts for the rear naked choke on Gastelum. Gastelum scrambles to get the fight standing once more, Gastelum again rocks Story with a left as the round ends.
Fight Result: Kelvin Gastelum def. Rick Story by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
