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UFN 57: Brad Pickett vs Chico Camus

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Round 1 – Pickett takes the center, and Camus circles right. Camus shuffling his feet a bit, as Pickett holds his spot. They trade punches in a few quick exchanges. Camus misses a flying knee. Pickett shoots in on a takedown. He lifts Camus high in the air, but Camus somehow keeps his feet. Incredible balance. Pickett stalking, and he lands a big left hand. He shoots in right after and is able to bring the action to the floor. Camus with an open guard. Pickett posturing a bit and finding space to punch. He steps over the left leg. Camus works to regain guard, but he’s trapped on his back. Camus bleeding a bit, but he finally scrambles and works back to his feet. Camus wants to trade, and he works in a few big punches. Pickett, as usual, happy to return fire. Camus scoring a bit with his left hand in the final minute. Camus with a front kic to the body. He’s dropping his hands and trying to bait Pickett. He gets a takedown but can’t hold the position. Good work from both guys. Close round, but MMAjunkie leans toward Pickett, 10-9.

Round 2 – Pickett again the more stationary fighter. Camus moving well, but he’s letting Pickett thrown first. Camus’ speed is impressive, but he’s got to be first to fire. He is landing some nice hooks, as he attacks with his hands down. Left hand scores, and Camus defends a takedown. Camus with plenty of spring in his step. He kicks the legs. Pickett in with a big overhand right. Camus comes back with a two-punch combination. Pickett misses on a flying knee. Camus’ movement and timing really seem to be working right now. Camus with a front kick, and he’s brimming with confidence. Shuffling his feet, darting in and out, Camus looks sharp. Pickett drives in for a takedown and gets the fight to the floor. Camus grabs the neck and uses a guillotine to help him get to his feet. Pickett slips a punch and delivers a counter. He needs to get some momentum back. They move into the clinch. Camus pulls away, and they taunt each other a bit to close. MMAjunkie gives it to Camus, 10-9.

Round 3 – Camus wants some love from the crowd before the third. Pickett comes out and takes the center. Camus still very light on his feet. Pickett drops in for a takedown, but Camus defends and nearly takes the back in a smooth transition. Pickett able to work free and just miss on a big spinning elbow. Camus darting in and of range. He scores with a big lead left. Pickett just shakes it off. Low kicks for Pickett. Camus moving well, but he doesn’t have a stamp on this round jus yet. They trade punches, and Pickett tries again for a takedown. Camus defends well and moves back to the center. Pickett again chops the legs. Pickett pressing forward. Camus seems the fresher fighter, but Pickett is gutting it out right now. Less than two minutes. Camus with a nice front kick. Camus is really the sharper man, but he needs to score. Pickett with a turning kick to the body. Crowd getting restless. Pickett drives inside for a takedown. He can’t get it. Camus just misses on a big knee. Both men trade shots to close. Pickett lands a right just after the bell. Both men raise their hand at the end. It’s very, very close. MMAjunkie leans slightly toward Pickett, 10-9, giving him the fight 29-28.

Result: Chico Camus def. Brad Pickett via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/ufc-fight-night-57-play-by-play-and-live-results
 
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