411's UFC on Versus 5 Report 8.14.11

Posted by Mark Radulich on 08.14.2011

Chris Lytle submitted Dan Hardy in the third round of their back and forth war, Ben Henderson battered Jim Miller to earn a unanimous decision, Donald Cerrone got the TKO over Charles Oliveira, Duane Ludwig also earned a unanimous decision victory and more! Check out 411's full UFC on Versus 5 report For all of the details!

UFC on Versus 5
8.14.2011
Bradley Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
C.B. Dollaway (186lbs 12-4) vs. Jared Hamman (185lbs 12-3)
Joseph Benavidez (135.5lbs 14-1) vs. Eddie Wineland (136lbs 18-7-1)
Ed Herman (186lbs 18-7) vs. Kyle Noke (185lbs 19-4-1)
Ronny Markes (205lbs 11-1) vs. Karlos Vemola (205.5lbs 9-1)
Alex Caceres (146lbs 5-3) vs. Jim Hettes (145.5lbs 8-0)
Cole Miller (155lbs 17-5) vs. T.J. O'Brien (155.5lbs 16-4)
Danny Castillo (156lbs 11-3) vs. Jacob Volkmann (156lbs 12-2)
Edwin Figueroa (136lbs 7-1) vs. Jason Reinhardt (135lbs 20-2)

MAIN CARD (Versus)
Dan Hardy (170lbs 23-9-0, 1NC) vs. Chris Lytle (170.5lbs 40-18-4)
Ben Henderson (156lbs 13-2) vs. Jim Miller (155.5lbs 20-2)
Donald Cerrone (156lbs 15-3-0, 1NC) vs. Charles Oliveira (155lbs 14-1-0, 1NC)
Duane Ludwig (170.5lbs 28-11) vs. Amir Sadollah (170lbs 6-2)

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Night number 3 of MMA coverage. God help me, please let the action be fast and furious tonight. I don't have much more to add to the subject that I already didn't say this morning on the 411 Ground and Pound Radio show so let's just make with the fussin' and-a fightin'!

FACEBOOK.COM/UFC PRELIMINARY MATCHES

Bantamweight Bout: Edwin Figueroa (136lbs 7-1) vs. Jason Reinhardt (135lbs 20-2)

ROUND ONE: Figueroa takes the center of the cage while Rheinhardt circles away from him. After a vicious game of ring around the rosey, Figueroa smashes Rheinhardt and drops him. Figueroa follows through to pressure Rheinhardt and attempts a guillotine. Rheinhardt then reverses and takes Figueroa's back. Figeuroa defends against the choke and stands in Rheinhardt's guard. Figueroa allow Rheinhardt to stand back up. Figueroa drops Rheinhardt again and commences to drop bombs on him while standing in guard. Time expires just as Figueroa backs off of Rheinhardt.

SCORECARD: Figueroa 10-9

ROUND TWO: Figueroa moves forward throwing strikes while Rheinhardt attempts a takedown. Figueroa stuffs it so Rheinhardt tries again and Figueroa converts to full mount. He resumes smashing Rheinhardt to bits and finishes him off.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Edwin Figueroa by TKO (strikes) at 0:50 of Round 2.

Lightweight Bout: Danny Castillo (156lbs 11-3) vs. Jacob Volkmann (156lbs 12-2)

ROUND ONE: Volkmann rushes forward and Castillo punishes him for it. Castillo lands an inside leg kick. Castillo lands another. Volkmann is having difficulty finding a way inside. Volkmann gets a takedown. Volkmann locks in a Darce choke. Castillo tries to break free but Volkmann has a vice grip on him. Castillo struggles a little more and finally does break free ending up in top position. They stand clinched against the fence. Castillo gets free. Volkmann rushes forward again and gets shrugs off. Castillo lands a body kick before shooting on Volkmann. Volkmann attempts to sprawl. The round ends with Volkmann controlling Castillo.

SCORECARD: Volkmann 10-9

ROUND TWO: Castillo charges forward and nails Volkmann with an elbow shot. Castillo pressures Volkmann and forces him down but sacrifices his neck in the process. Castillo pulls his head free. They stand clinched against the fence. Volkmann forces Castillo back down and puts him in a crucifix. Castillo gets free but just as quickly Volkmann gets to half guard. Volkmann tries for an arm triangle. Castillo defends and Volkmann tries for another Darce choke. Castillo pulls free but Volkmann is relentless. Volkmann lets it go but remains in control until the horn sounds.

SCORECARD: Volkmann 10-9

ROUND THREE: Castillo starts off trying to land some power shots. Volkmann shoots for a takedown. Castillo scrambles and runs away for dear life. Volkmann gore's Castillo and drives him to the ground. Volkmann goes for the Darce choke once more. Volkmann adjusts his body to affect a deeper choke. Castillo eventually spins out but Volkmann is stuck to him like glue as he goes right back to the same choke. Volkmann lets it go and takes Castillo's back to end the round and the fight.

SCORECARD: Volkmann 10-9

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Jacob Volkmann by Unanimous Decision (29-28X3).

What round did Castillo win? Oh forget it, next please.

Lightweight Bout: Cole Miller (155lbs 17-5) vs. T.J. O'Brien (155.5lbs 16-4)

ROUND ONE: Both fighters are struggling to find their distance and land strikes. O'Brien lands a series of strikes. Miller counters but isn't throwing much of anything. Miller is starting to push forward and lands a hard right. Miller with a jab. Miller backs O'Brien into the cage but then let's off. O'Brien may have hurt his foot throwing kicks earlier in the fight. O'Brien tries for a Thai clinch but Miller remains elusive.

SCORECARD: Miller 10-9

ROUND TWO: Miller lands a hard leg kick. O'Brien tries a front kick to the face. Miller works his jab. The fighters exchange and Miller drops O'Brien. Miller kicks his legs while on he's on his back. Miller dives in as O'Brien tries to stand up and grabs a guillotine. Miller chokes out O'Brien!

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Cole Miller by submission (guillotine) at 2:38 of Round 2.

Featherweight Bout: Alex Caceres (146lbs 5-3) vs. Jim Hettes (145.5lbs 8-0)

ROUND ONE: This one starts off fast and furious. Hettes immediately tries for a KO with a series of punches. Caceres returns with a head kick. Hettes attempts a takedown and Caceres throws him off. Another exchange and Hettes is on his back. Caceres is standing in Hettes' guard attacking with strikes. Hettes recovers and puts Caceres on his back. Caceres sweeps and gets top position. Caceres is standing and punching. Hettes attacks Caceres' ankle and trips him down. Hettes attacking from the guard now. Caceres attempts an omaplata. Hettes reverses. They are both trying for leg submissions. Caceres has really been pushing and controlling the pace. Hettes ends the round with a final smack in Caceres' face.

SCORECARD: Caceres 10-9

ROUND TWO: Hettes comes out swinging and ends up judo throwing Caceres. Hettes attempts a Darce choke. Caceres escapes but Hettes takes his back. Caceres doesn't remain standing for long. Hettes tries for an arm triangle. Hettes switches position and attempts a guillotine. Hettes loses it and tries several more submission attempts from a kimura to a triangle and practically everything in between. Caceres tries to escape and Hettes drags him back to hell. Hettes finally finishes him off with a rear-naked choke. That is JIU JITSU folks. Well done!

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Jim Hettes by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:12 of Round 2.

Light Heavyweight Bout: Ronny Markes (205lbs 11-1) vs. Karlos Vemola (205.5lbs 9-1)

ROUND ONE: Vemola rushes forward throwing punches. Markes responds with knees and the series ends with Markes clinching Vemola against the fence. Markes smashes an elbow into Vemola's head. Vemola bull rushes Markes across the cage and then they release. Another exchange of strikes and Markes takes Vemola down. Markes controlling Vemola against the fence. Markes gets full mount. Vemola locks in a guillotine before time expires.

SCORECARD: Markes 10-9

ROUND TWO: Vemola shoots for a takedown and Markes tries for a standing guillotine. Vemola escapes and gets the takedown but Markes bounces back up. Vemola gives chase and lands some strikes before Markes takes Vemola back down again. Vemola stands back up and gets smashed in the face by Markes. Markes takes him back down and works from guard. Vemola stands again but is controlled against the fence. Markes peppers Vemola with knees. Markes tries for a single and converts to a trip. Markes has side control. Markes is going for an arm triangle. Vemola is fighting off an assault of knees and elbows. Markes ends the round dominating Vemola.

SCORECARD: Markes 10-9

ROUND THREE: Vemola bull rushes again. Markes recovers and slams Vemola against the fence. Markes knee's Vemola at will. Vemola tries to pummel Markes but Markes just drops Vemola on his back. Markes controls and works feverishly from half guard. Markes gets side control. Markes has his sights set on an arm triangle. Markes is tenderizing Vemola with elbows and hammer strikes.

SCORECARD: Markes 10-9

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Ronny Markes by Unanimous Decision (30-27X3).

Middleweight Bout: Ed Herman (186lbs 18-7) vs. Kyle Noke (185lbs 19-4-1)

ROUND ONE: Noke starts of with a fast series of kicks. Herman returns with punches. Noke goes for a takedown and ends up on the bottom. Noke reverses and gets top position. Herman attacks both of Noke's arms. Herman tries for a triangle, converts to an armbar and then loses the hold entirely. Noke smashes but Herman retries the triangle. Herman rolls him over and gets an armbar. Noke is in trouble. Noke defends and gets his arm out of danger and gets top position. Noke nearly sweeps but Herman grabs for a leg lock. Herman has a heel hook and wins the match!

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Ed Herman by submission (heel hook) at 4:15 of Round 1.

Bantamweight Bout: Joseph Benavidez (135.5lbs 14-1) vs. Eddie Wineland (136lbs 18-7-1)

ROUND ONE: Benavidez throwing a lot of kicks to start off but he doesn't quite have the reach he needs. Benavidez bounces into the pocket and lands a strike, cutting Wineland. Benavidez lands two hard shots that rock Wineland. Benavidez is finding a home for that leg kick. Wineland's nose is gushing blood. Overhand right grazes Wineland. Wineland lands a counter left but it doesn't do him much good.

SCORECARD: Benavidez 10-9

ROUND TWO: Uppercut from Wineland to start out. Benavidez returns with a leg kick. Wineland smashes Benavidez in the eye, but Benavidez claims poke. However, no stoppage and the action continues without stopping. Wineland catches Benavidez coming in again but there isn't a lot of power behind the punches. Benavidez tags Wineland. Benavidez ducks a punch and shoots for a takedown. Wineland stuffs and clinches. Benavidez in turn releases. Benavidez lands a head kick. They clinch again. They exchange knees in the clinch. Benavidez throws a hard shot that misses Wineland but dislodges him from Wineland's grip. Benavidez tags him again. Benavidez gets the takedown to end the round.

SCORECARD: Benavidez 10-9

ROUND THREE: Benavidez lands a vicious hook and slips, falling down. Benavidez desperately trying to find a home for his overhand right. Benavidez lands a flying knee. Another hook! Wineland just isn't responding to Benavidez. Benavidez kicks Wineland dead in the mush. Benavidez misses with a spinning back fist. Benavidez plants another hard punch. Benavidez feigns a takedown and Wineland sprawls hard. Wineland catches a Benavidez kick and nails him right in the face. Benavidez shoots and lands in Wineland's guillotine. Benavidez gets free. Wineland swings for the fences and Benavidez evades. That's the end.

SCORECARD: Benavidez 10-9

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Joseph Benavidez by Unanimous Decision (30-27X3).

Middleweight Bout: C.B. Dollaway (186lbs 12-4) vs. Jared Hamman (185lbs 12-3)

ROUND ONE: Hamman lands hard leg kick. Dollaway lands a pair of kicks. Dollaway takes Hamman down and gets side control. Dollaway switches and takes his back. Hamman tries to escape but Dollaway drags him down again and gets full mount. Dollaway gets an arm triangle. Hamman is able to defend but Dollaway gets back to full mount. Dollaway smashes Hamman in the face. Hamman defends and tries to get to his feet. Dollaway is relentless as he won't let Hamman go. Hamman shakes Dollaway loose enough to get into his guard. Hamman lands a few elbows. Hamman passes into side control. Hamman gets full mount. Dollaway gives up his back but gets free anyway. Dollaway nearly KO's Hamman but Hamman hangs tough!

SCORECARD: Dollaway 10-9

ROUND TWO: Hamman comes out jabbing. Hamman penetrates the guard of Dollaway and plants one right on the nose. Dollaway tries for a takedown but Hamman continues to pound on him. Hamman moves to side control. Hamman knees him in the body. Hamman postures up and punishes Dollaway. Hamman is all over Dollaway! Dollaway is just trying to survive. Hamman has Dollaway in a mounted crucifix. Hamman has full mount is going all Tito Ortiz on Dollaway. Dollaway spins out but Hamman takes his back. Dollaway rolls out but Hamman tucks right back under and finishes him off. That was one hell of a comeback!

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Jared Hamman by TKO (strikes) at 3:38 of Round 2.

UFC ON VERSUS MATCHES

INTRODUCTION:

Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle have their back and forth. Jim Miller and Ben Henderson have their back and forth before we go the Stemm/Gladiator opening.

We are live from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Announcing tonight is Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan.

Welterweight Bout: Duane Ludwig (170.5lbs 28-11) vs. Amir Sadollah (170lbs 6-2)

ROUND ONE: Both men start off feeling each other out. After a brief exchange Sadollah rushes forward and clinches with Ludwig against the cage. Ludwig switches and knee's Sadollah. Both men won' let go of the clinch and continue to exchange knee's. Sadollah attempts a takedown to no avail. Sadollah catches one on the chin coming out of the clinch. Ludwig with a kick. Ludwig lands a pair of knee's. Ludwig is landing punches, elbows, knees and kicks pretty much at will. Ludwig stuns Sadollah with a left hook. Ludwig clinches and elbows Sadollah. Ludwig is breaking Sadollah down.

SCORECARD: Ludwig 10-9

ROUND TWO: Both men are exchanging strikes again. Sadollah tries for a takedown but is shrugged off by Ludwig. It's a back and forth affair as both fighters exchange punches, kicks and knees. Sadollah plants a hard front kick directly into Ludwig's abdomen. Ludwig nails Sadollah with a left hook and Ludwig goes in for the kill. Sadollah clinches to save his life. Ludwig shoots for a takedown. Sadollah sprawls and keeps Ludwig from unleashing anymore offense. Ludwig lands a hard elbow. A few more shots a traded before the horn sounds.

SCORECARD: Ludwig 10-9

ROUND THREE: Sadollah shoots for a takedown and Ludwig denies him. Sadollah throwing some light kicks. Sadollah shoots again and is denied. Ludwig has slowed down. Ludwig lands an uppercut. Sadollah kicks him in the face. Straight right from Ludwig. Sadollah front kicks Ludwig in the chin. Straight right from Sadollah now. Another kick to the head from Ludwig. Sadollah is the one striking at will now. They are standing in the center of the cage walloping on one another. Ludwig shoots and runs Sadollah over. Ludwig ends the round on top of Sadollah.

SCORECARD: Sadollah 10-9

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Duane Ludwig by Unanimous Decision (29-28X3).

Lightweight Bout: Donald Cerrone (156lbs 15-3-0, 1NC) vs. Charles Oliveira (155lbs 14-1-0, 1NC)

ROUND ONE: Much like the last fight both fighters are taking it to one another and exchanging punches and kicks. Cerrone chases Oliveira and unfortunately kicks him square in the nuts. Cerrone lands a kick and tries to come forward to press the attack but Oliveira keeps back out of the pocket. Cerrone with another inside leg kick and Oliveira responds with a front kick. Cerrone lays out Oliveira with an uppercut in the chest and pounces on him to end the fight.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Donald Cerrone by TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of Round 1.

Lightweight Bout: Ben Henderson (156lbs 13-2) vs. Jim Miller (155.5lbs 20-2)

ROUND ONE: Henderson starts out jabbing. Miller counters Henderson. Henderson presses but gets tied up by Miller. Miller presses Henderson against the fence. Miller planting knees into Henderson's legs and torso. Miller attempts a standing arm triangle. Henderson spins and lands on top of Miller. Miller bucks out but Henderson control his head. Miller pushes up but Henderson presses him back against the fence. Miller attempts a kimura. Henderson gets free. Henderson locks up a front face lock and Miller switches, putting Henderson in a guillotine. Hender escapes hammers on Miller. Henderson drops a huge elbow nearly knocking Miller out.

SCORECARD: Miller 10-9

ROUND TWO: Henderson lands a hard leg kick. Miller presses forward throwing hooks. Henderson clinches and drives him to the mat. Miller is busted open. Henderson is punishing Miller with sharp elbows. Miller grabs a leg lock. Henderson pulls out. Miller looks for a guillotine. Miller attempts a heel hook. Henderson opens fire on Millers face. Henderson slams Miller to the canvas. Miller stands and Henderson slams him again. Miller meanwhile is trying for a kimura. Henderson is working over Miller's torso. Henderson is wailing on Miller to end the round.

SCORECARD: Henderson 10-9

ROUND THREE: Both men are throwing wild hooks. Henderson kicks out Millers leg and nearly floors him. Henderson kicks down on Millers leg. Miller drops Henderson and moves in for the kill. Henderson recovers and drives Miller into the fence. Henderson is smashing Miller to bits. Miller front flips and tries to get Henderson off of him but to no avail. Henderson gets mount but Miller flips over and now Henderson has his back again. Henderson is turning Miller's face into hash. Henderson smashes elbows in Jim Millers head. Miller is barely surviving in there. Henderson postures up and hammers on Miller. Henderson grabs a guillotine. These two are taking to the limit! Henderson came into this and made a statement with Jim Millers face.

SCORECARD: Henderson 10-9

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Ben Henderson by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-26).

MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Bout: Dan Hardy (170lbs 23-9-0, 1NC) vs. Chris Lytle (170.5lbs 40-18-4)

ROUND ONE: Lytle gets off with a right hand first. Hardy returns fire. Lytle with a shot to the body. There's a flurry that ends with Hardy tagging Lytle on the chin. Hardy with a knee to the face. Lytle kicks him in the body. Hardy plants a hard one on Lytle's temple. Lytle lands two on Hardy's jaw. Both men are standing in the pocket trading combinations. Hardy is momentarily stunned. Lytle is finding a home for his looping right hand. Lytle is lighting up Hardy's face.

SCORECARD: Lytle 10-9

ROUND TWO: Lytle continues to light up Hardy at will. Hardy starts to back up Lytle now. Hardy smashes Lytle and they end up clinching. Hardy knees him in the body. Hardy appears to have been poked in the eye. Lytle lands a number of hard shots to the face and Hardy responds by backing up and smiling. Hardy rocks Lytle and tries to take him down. Lytle sprawls and they are back on their feet. Hardy and Lytle continue to trade leather in the center of the octagon. Lytle is landing his overhand right whenever he darn well wants to. Hardy is absorbing a lot of strikes. Lytle ends the round with a direct shot to the nose.

SCORECARD: Lytle 10-9

ROUND THREE: Lylte and Hardy resume trading shots in the center of the cage. Hardy lands a leg kick (and Joe Rogan rejoices). Lytle and Hardy continue to trade looping hooks and overhand rights. Hardy takes a direct shot to the side of the head. Hardy with a knee. Lytle lands a body shot. These are slugging it out to the bitter end. Hardy presses forward. Hardy gets a takedown and promptly lands in a guillotine. Lylte submits the Brit.

OFFICIAL RESULT: WINNER – Chris Lytle by submission (guillotine) at 4:16 of Round 3.

Lots of luck to both men.

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