UFC 54 - Boiling Point
Reported by: of MMAinsiders.com - 5/13/07
Results
Preliminary Card
Light Heavyweight Bout: James Irvin vs. Terry Martin
Irvin defeats Martin by knockout from a flying knee at :09 of round two. Irvin's strike left Martin unconscious in the ring, prompting medical officials to carry him out of the arena on a stretcher. [2] Martin sustained no debilitating injuries. The bout, although preliminary, was aired on the broadcast.
Middleweight Bout: Trevor Prangley vs. Travis Lutter
Prangley defeats Lutter by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the bout 30-27 for Prangley. During the bout, Prangley committed two accidental fouls (knee strikes to the groin); however, he was still able to win the judges' decision. This bout was preliminary, and was not aired on the broadcast.
Middleweight Bout: Matt Lindland vs. Joe Doerksen
Lindland defeats Doerksen by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, and 30-27 for Lindland. At the post-fight press conference, it was revealed that Matt Lindland had become the #1 contender for the championship title; however, shortly after this, the UFC released Lindland from their roster. [3] The bout, although preliminary, was aired on the broadcast.
Main Card
Welterweight Bout: Georges St. Pierre vs. Frank Trigg
St. Pierre defeats Trigg by submission (rear naked choke) at 4:09 of round one. St. Pierre completely dominates the fight and "runs a clinic" on Frank Trigg, according to Joe Rogan.
Welterweight Bout: Diego Sanchez vs Brian Gassaway
Sanchez defeats Gassaway by submission (strikes) at 1:56 of round two.
Light Heavyweight Bout: Randy Couture vs. Mike Van Arsdale
Couture defeats Van Arsdale by submission (anaconda choke) at :52 of round three. With this victory, Couture became the #1 contender for the championship title.
Heavyweight Bout: Tim Sylvia vs. Tra Telligman
In the evening's swing bout, Sylvia defeats Telligman by knockout (head kick) at 4:59 of round one.
Light Heavyweight Championship Bout: Champion Chuck Liddell vs. Jeremy Horn
In the main event of the evening, Light Heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell, successfully defends his title and defeats Jeremy Horn by technical knockout (referee stoppage) at 2:46 of round four. After repeated blows to the eyes, Horn complained to referee 'Big' John McCarthy that he could not see, prompting McCarthy to call the match.
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