UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin

Watch UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin

  • 2011
  • 1 Season

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin is an exciting and highly anticipated event from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The main event features two heavyweights, Junior Dos Santos and Shane Carwin, battling it out for a shot at the heavyweight championship. The stakes are high as this will be a highly contested match-up between two heavy-hitters.

The event takes place over several hours, with many other bouts happening before the main event. Each fight leading up to the main event is just as important, as the fighters are all looking for a win and a chance to move up in the rankings. The energy in the arena is electric, with fans cheering on each fighter as they step into the octagon.

The first bout is between two lightweights, Michihiro Omigawa and Darren Elkins. Both fighters come out swinging, with Omigawa landing a few significant strikes early on. However, Elkins quickly takes control of the fight with his wrestling skills, pinning Omigawa to the mat and landing ground-and-pound strikes. Despite a few moments of Omigawa being able to get back to his feet, Elkins dominates the fight and is declared the winner by unanimous decision.

The second bout features two featherweights, Dustin Poirier and Jason Young. Poirier is known for his striking abilities, while Young is considered an expert in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Both fighters display their skills throughout the fight, with Poirier landing several heavy strikes and Young attempting to take the fight to the ground. However, Poirier is ultimately able to maintain control and finishes Young with a D'Arce choke in the second round.

The third bout is between two welterweights, Nick Ring and James Head. The fight starts off slow, with both fighters being cautious of each other's striking ability. However, as the fight progresses, both fighters become more aggressive, landing several strikes and kicks. In the end, it is Ring who is declared the winner by unanimous decision.

The fourth bout is between two middleweights, Krzysztof Soszynski and Mike Massenzio. Both fighters come out strong and aggressive, with Soszynski getting the better of Massenzio early on with his striking ability. However, Massenzio is able to weather the storm and takes the fight to the ground. Soszynski is able to use his grappling skills to defend against Massenzio's ground and pound, and the fight eventually goes to the judges. Soszynski wins the fight by unanimous decision.

The fifth bout is a heavyweight match between Joey Beltran and Aaron Rosa. The two fighters come out swinging, with Beltran landing several significant strikes early on. Rosa is able to weather the storm and take the fight to the ground, where he attempts several submission attempts. However, Beltran is able to defend against each attempt and eventually lands a devastating knee to Rosa's body, ending the fight in the third round.

The co-main event is a lightweight match between Clay Guida and Anthony Pettis. Guida is known for his strong wrestling skills, while Pettis is known for his striking ability. The two fighters display their skills throughout the fight, with Guida attempting to take the fight to the ground and Pettis landing several significant strikes. In the end, it is Pettis who is able to finish Guida with a head-kick in the closing seconds of the third round.

The main event is between two heavyweights, Junior Dos Santos and Shane Carwin. Both fighters come out swinging, with Dos Santos landing several significant strikes early on. However, Carwin is able to weather the storm and take the fight to the ground, where he attempts to control Dos Santos. Dos Santos is able to defend against Carwin's ground and pound, eventually getting the fight back to his feet. From there, Dos Santos is able to land several significant strikes, eventually finishing Carwin in the second round with a combination of strikes to the head.

Overall, UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin is an electrifying event filled with exciting bouts and amazing performances from some of the best fighters in the world. The main event is a must-see for any fight fan, and the other bouts on the card are equally entertaining. UFC 131 is definitely one of the standout events of the year and a must-watch for any fan of the sport.

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Michihiro Omigawa vs. Darren Elkins
12. Michihiro Omigawa vs. Darren Elkins
August 23, 2011
After suffering a unanimous decision loss at UFC 126, Michihiro Omigawa looks to rebound in his bout with Darren Elkins. Elkins height and wrestling ability make this a very tough matchup for Omigawa.
Joey Beltran vs. Aaron Rosa
11. Joey Beltran vs. Aaron Rosa
August 23, 2011
Joey Beltran and Aaron Rosa will both try to prove they belong as they battle each other in this heavyweight matchup. Rosa will look to avoid the heavy hands of "The Mexicutioner" and come away with a win in his UFC Debut.
Dustin Poirier vs. Jason Young
10. Dustin Poirier vs. Jason Young
August 23, 2011
An impressive win at UFC 125 propelled Dustin Poirier into the UFC spotlight and now standing in his way is Jason Young. Young will be looking to make a name for himself while also preventing Poirier from climbing up the featherweight ranks.
Nick Ring vs. James Head
9. Nick Ring vs. James Head
August 23, 2011
A controversial win at UFC 127over Riki Fukuda has many people doubting the ability of Nick Ring. He looks to prove the doubters wrong as he takes on James Head, who will be making his UFC debut in this fight.
Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Mike Massenzio
8. Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Mike Massenzio
August 23, 2011
Krzysztof Soszynski's striking abilities matched up against the submission abilities that Mike Massenzio possesses makes this a can't miss fight. Massenzio normally competes at 185 pounds, but will be stepping up to the 205 pound division for this bout.
Jesse Bongfeldt vs. Chris Weidman
7. Jesse Bongfeldt vs. Chris Weidman
August 23, 2011
Chris Weidman enters this fight with a perfect 5-0 record in his professional career. Canadian Jesse Bongfeldt will look to hand Weidman his first loss and at the same time put on a good show for his fellow Canadians in Vancouver.
Sam Stout vs. Yves Edwards
6. Sam Stout vs. Yves Edwards
August 23, 2011
MMA veterans Sam Stout and Yves Edwards go head to head in this lightweight matchup. Stout comes into the fight winning three of his last four fights and the crowd in his native Canada will be expecting nothing less than another win.
Donald Cerrone vs. Vagner Rocha
5. Donald Cerrone vs. Vagner Rocha
August 23, 2011
One of the most exiting fighters in the lightweight division, Donald Cerrone, meets Vagner Rocha at UFC 131. Rocha, a grappling specialist will probably try to take the fight to the ground while Cerrone will try to avoid the takedown and remain standing.
John-Olav Einemo vs. Dave Herman
4. John-Olav Einemo vs. Dave Herman
August 23, 2011
John-Olav Einemo has not fought in over four years and his first fight back is against the dangerous Dave Herman. Einemo will have the advantage on the ground, but it will be hard to avoid the heavy hands of Herman and take this fight to the ground.
Demian Maia vs. Mark Munoz
3. Demian Maia vs. Mark Munoz
August 23, 2011
Mark Munoz and Demian Maia are both looking for their third straight win, but only one will succeed as they clash at UFC 131. Munoz's standup is constantly improving and his ground-and-pound game is solid, so Maia will definitely have his hands full.
Kenny Florian vs. Diego Nunes
2. Kenny Florian vs. Diego Nunes
August 23, 2011
Kenny Florian is making his debut at 145 pounds, and fans will be interested to see how well he handles the weight cut in his bout with Diego Nunes. Nunes enters the fight with three straight wins and a win over Florian could put him in title contention.
Junior Dos Santos vs. Shane Carwin
1. Junior Dos Santos vs. Shane Carwin
August 23, 2011
In what could be the most exciting and intense fight of the year, Junior Dos Santos and Shane Carwin face off to decide who is the number one contender in the heavyweight division. Both fighters have promised a KO, so fans should be glued to their seats.
Countdown to UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
101. Countdown to UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
August 23, 2011
Virtually no one has been able to withstand the crushing power of heavyweight contenders Junior dos Santos and Shane Carwin. As the Countdown to UFC 131 begins, find out how the most feared men in the division prepare for battle.
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