Event UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2 [Results]

My brother keeps calling John Dodson, Antoine and now I can't get that out of my head.

 

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

• Champ Demetrious Johnson (124.5) vs. John Dodson (125) – for flyweight title
• Andrei Arlovski (237.5) vs. Frank Mir (266)
• Anthony Johnson (205) vs. Jimi Manuwa (204)
• Corey Anderson (205) vs. Jan Blachowicz (205)
• Alex Chambers (11) vs. Paige VanZant (116)

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

• Paul Felder (155.5) vs. Ross Pearson (155.5)
• John Lineker (135.5) vs. Francisco Rivera (136)
• Jessica Andrade (134.5) vs. Raquel Pennington (136)
• Clay Collard (146) vs. Tiago Trator (146)

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

• Joe Riggs (185.5)* vs. Ron Stallings (184)
• Nazareno Malegarie (156) vs. Joaquim Silva (154.5)

* Riggs was 187.5 on his first attempt, but hit 185.5 on his second try.

 

This PPV is putting me to sleep.

 

Would've preferred to see Mir/Arlovski finish in a draw. Miserable fight.

 

Results

Demetrious Johnson def. John Dodson via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45)
Andrei Arlovski def. Frank Mir via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Anthony Johnson def. Jimi Manuwa via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:28
Corey Anderson def. Jan Blachowicz via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 29-26)
Paige VanZant def. Alex Chambers via submission (armbar) – Round 3, 1:01
Ross Pearson def. Paul Felder via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
John Lineker def. Francisco Rivera via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:08
Raquel Pennington def. Jessica Andrade via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:58
Tiago Trator def. Clay Collard via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Joe Riggs def. Ron Stallings via disqualification (illegal upkick) – Round 2, 2:28
Joaquim Silva def. Nazareno Malegarie via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)

 

Few thoughts...

Great fights between Pennington/Andrade, Lineker/Rivera, and Pearson/Felder led into dull ones on the PPV.

PVZ/Chambers played out as the UFC had hoped. Showcase fights on PPV makes it feel like pro wrestling. Chambers is almost twice PVZ's age.

Anderson/Blachowicz had no business being on PPV.

Anthony Johnson was taking shit from people online this week for cropping his puppy's ears. Didn't seem to be a distraction for him. Between that and the domestic abuse allegations he seems to be less than the public image he attempts. Not a fan of his but holy fuck does he hit hard.

Arlovski/Mir was surprisingly horrible with neither fighter willing to take a risk. Wasn't hoping to see another Mir/CroCop. Frank's body looks like he's going back to being out of shape again like he was against Brandon Vera. Arlovski couldn't pull the pin. A draw would've been preferable since neither fighter deserved the W.

DJ/Dodson played out as expected I guess. Dodson looked for power shots but faded quickly. DJ's pace is incredible. Fans hated it.

Overall not a great show. Not surprising to hear DFW was outside giving tickets out. The buyrate should be dismal compared to the last two shows.

 

I don't think DJ will ever headline another card again unless its free. He's a PPV killer and not a fan draw.

He's a great fighter, but the little dudes don't sell.

 

Easy to say now I guess but I think I said it prior--booking Mir vs. Arlovski was stupid. Instead of making one of them a contender you got a controversial decision that makes them both look like shit.