Dong Hyun Kim successfully rebounded from his first career loss and scored a shutout unanimous-decision victory over Canadian welterweight Sean Pierson.
The bout was part of UFC 141, which took place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.
It was the final of three bouts that streamed on Facebook prior to the night's Spike TV and pay-per-view broadcasts.
The fight ultimately was decided in the second round with one big blow.
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"The Ultimate Fighter 8" winner Efrain Escudero recently fought his way back into the UFC and claimed a late-notice replacement slot.
Unfortunately, he ran into fast-rising lightweight Jacob Volkmann, who used takedowns and a dominant top game to largely cruise to a shutout unanimous-decision victory.
The preliminary-card fight was part of UFC 141, which took place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena. It streamed on Facebook prior to the night's Spike TV and pay-per-view broadcasts.
Escudero, who was released from the UFC in 2010 after missing weight and losing a fight, filled in for injured T.J. Grant. But most of the bout was simply frustrating for the Arizona-based fighter.
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A variety of kicks and solid takedown defense allowed Diego Nunes to scored a decision victory over the tough Manny Gamburyan.
The featherweight bout served as the curtain-jerker for UFC 141, which took place at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena.
It was one of three bouts that streamed on Facebook prior to the night's Spike TV and pay-per-view broadcasts.
The fighters traded strikes early with Nunes working a variety of kicks and Gamburyan some looping punches. After an initial struggle, Gamburyan got a takedown, but Nunes quickly returned to his feet and unloaded some crisp kicks to close out the round.
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Diego "The Gun" Nunes Vs. Manny Gamburyan
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
| Name |
Diego Nunes |
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| Height |
5′ 6″ (167.64 cm) |
| Weight |
145 (65.77 kg) |
| Record |
15-4-0 |
| Team |
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| Name |
Manny Gamburyan |
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| Height |
5′ 5″ (165.1 cm) |
| Weight |
155 (70.31 kg) |
| Record |
11-7-0 |
| Team |
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Diego Nunes def. Manny Gamburyan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Luis "Beicao" Ramos Do Nascimento Vs. Matt Riddle
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
| Name |
Matt Riddle |
 |
| Height |
6′ 1″ (185.42 cm) |
| Weight |
170 (77.11 kg) |
| Record |
5-3-0 |
| Team |
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Bout cancelled due to illness
Efrain Escudero Vs. Jacob Volkmann
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
| Name |
Efrain Escudero |
 |
| Height |
5′ 9″ (175.26 cm) |
| Weight |
155 (70.31 kg) |
| Record |
15-3-0 |
| Team |
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| Name |
Jacob Volkmann |
 |
| Height |
5′ 9″ (175.26 cm) |
| Weight |
170 (77.11 kg) |
| Record |
13-2-0 |
| Team |
Minnesota Martial Arts |
Jacob Volkmann def. Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Sean Pierson Vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
| Name |
Sean Pierson |
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| Height |
6′ 0″ (182.88 cm) |
| Weight |
175 (79.38 kg) |
| Record |
11-5-0 |
| Team |
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| Name |
Dong Hyun Kim |
 |
| Height |
6′ 1″ (185.42 cm) |
| Weight |
170 (77.11 kg) |
| Record |
18-6-3 |
| Team |
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Dong Hyun Kim def. Sean Pierson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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