UFC Fight Night 31: ‘Fight for the Troops 3’ – Kennedy KO’s Natal

UFC Fight Night 31: “Fight for the Troops 3″ took place tonight (November, 6, 2013) from Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. The fight was headlined by a main-event battle between former U.S. army member Tim Kennedy and Rafael Natal.  Kennedy was off to a slow start but it was a leaping left hook that caught then chin of Natal and forcing him crashing into the mat.

Loud cheers were heard throughout the night by the many U.S. troops that were win attendance.  When Kennedy knocked out Natal, loud chants of ” USA   USA   USA” could be heard.

In the co-main event Canadian Alexis Davis earned the decision-victory over former top contender Liz Carmouche.

Official results are as follows:

185 lbs.: Tim Kennedy def. Rafael Natal by KO (punches) at 4:40 R1
135 lbs.: Alexis Davis def. Liz Carmouche by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
185 lbs.: Yoel Romero def. Ronny Markes by KO (punches) at 1:39 R3
155 lbs.: Rustam Khabilov def. Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
155 lbs.: Michael Chiesa def. Colton Smith by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:40 R2
155 lbs.: Bobby Green def. James Krause by TKO (body kick) at 3:50 R3
135 lbs.: Francisco Rivera Def. George Roop by TKO (strikes) at 2:20 R2
145 lbs.: Dennis Bermudez Def. Steven Siler by unanimous decision (30-27×3)
135 lbs.: Amanda Nunes Def. Germaine de Randamie by TKO (elbows) at 3:56 R1
185 lbs.: Lorenz Larkin Def. Chris Camozzi by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27×2)
155 lbs.: Yancy Medeiros Def. Yves Edwards by knockout at 2:41 R1
170 lbs.: Seth Baczynski Def. Neil Magny via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
185 lbs.: Derek Brunson Def. Brian Houston by submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:48 R1