Knight goes for a rear-naked choke attempt, but Menifield scrambles out and they end up clinched against the fence on the feet. Menifield stays heavy on top and holds the position, but ends up losing it and Knight scrambles to end up on the back of Menifield. Knight ducks under the second punch attempt for a takedown, but Menifield reverses and ends up on top in side control. Round 1 – After a touch of gloves, Menifield opens with a right hand. Judging: Mike Bell, Rick Winter, Adalaide Byrd Records: Chris Gruetzemacher (15-5 MMA, 3-4 UFC) vs. Photos: UFC on ESPN 31: Best photos from Las Vegas Recap: UFC on ESPN 31 video: Claudio Puelles taps Chris Gruetzemacher with late kneebar Chris Gruetzemacher via submission (kneebar) – Round 3, 3:25 What a finish by Puelles in the third round. This time Puelles finds it and locks in the kneebar to get the tap. Gruetzemacher stays calm and transitions to the back, but Puelles doesn’t stay there long and rolls through on another leg lock attempt. Gruetzemacher dumps Puelles and ends up on top, but Puelles instantly attacks a heel hook. In the clinch along the fence, Puelles keeps Gruetzemacher’s back against the cage. A takedown attempt sees Gruetzemacher end up on top, but they don’t stay on the mat. Another clinch along the fence and both look to land short strikes before separating. Puelles lands a head kick but Gruetzemacher is starting to ramp up the intensity. No point is taken and the action resumes. They clinch in the center of the cage and a hard low blow by Gruetzemacher lands on Puelles, causing a pause in the action. Round 3 – The third round starts with striking from both men. Puelles takes this one too, as MMA Junkie scores it 10-9. Puelles is able to land a nice elbow a few seconds before the round ends. Gruetzemacher defends again, but they end up clinched against the fence. Back in space, Puelles throws a few more kicks and shoots for another takedown from distance. After a striking exchange, Puelles goes in for the clinch against the fence, but nothing comes of it. Gruetzemacher remains calm and eventually transitions to half guard, but they return to the feet as Puelles escapes. Puelles does a good job at framing Gruetzemacher to keep him from getting comfortable on top and threatens with a triangle choke attempt. Another poor takedown attempt from Puelles follows but this time it is defended by Gruetzemacher, who ends up on top. Round 2 – Puelles starts the round with a series of kicks to the head that land flush on Gruetzemacher. A strong opening round for Puelles, who takes it with an easy 10-9 on the MMA Junkie scorecard. Puelles scrambles to side control for a second before standing up and landing a punch before the round ends. Big punches land and Gruetzemacher is able to scramble back to guard momentarily. Pulles is able to pull his opponent away from the fence and posture up to land strikes from full mount. Gruetzemacher opens his guard and attempts an armbar but it was a long shot and Puelles remains on top, pressing Gruetzemacher into the fence. Puelles is able to sneak a couple of punches in to the head and the body. They settle in guard with Puelles on top and Gruetzemacher just holds to prevent strikes. After another, Puelles shoots for a sloppy takedown but gets it after sticking with it. Round 1 – Gruetzemacher pressures early and Puelles checks his movement with a hard body kick.
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