UFC 78 Recap.

Alot has happened this weekend in the UFC. Two of their rising stars have suffered defeats because of it. Winners of the Ultimate Fighter Seasons 2 and 3, Michael Bisping, and Rashad Evans squared off in the octagon, leaving the decision to the judges, who scored the bout to Evans, via split decision. While Michael Bisping did not really wake up until the second round, like he has been known to do in previous fights, he was taken down repeatedly by Rashad, though neither fighters were able to connect with big shots or cause much damage to each other at all.

Houston Alexander on the other hand, has now tasted defeat in the octagon, and must be bittersweet to someone who was simply running through the division until now. Thiago Silva managed to avoid the early storm by Houston by clinching him against the fence and tying him up, and then proceeded to take Houston down and finally expose his abilities on the mat, or lack there of, should I say. Silva established a full mount position which Houston could not escape, Silva soon rained down heavy punches which left the ref no choice but to step in and rescue Houston. If I was Houston Alexander at this time, i would be drilling mount escapes repeatedly until they are second nature.

Otherwise, Ryo Chonan fought a hard fight against Karo Parisyan and though lost via decision, definitely proved he belongs in the UFC and has looked better than other PRIDE fighters that had made the transition into the octagon. The fight was not exceptionally exciting but showcased the talent of the two competitors.

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