Our first match is done, and already it's upset city. #5 seed Joe Lauzon took out #4 seed Urijah Faber by the super close score of 78-72. In the end, it was Lauzon's wide array of submission tactics that took the victory over Faber's consistent guillotine-ing of top level contenders. First UFC 169, now this? The California Kid just can't catch a break this week. Sorry Faber fans.
On we go to another close match-up. Here, it's #3 seed Jacare Souza doing battle with #6 Nate Diaz in a classic jiu jitsu battle. Who makes the move to the next round? That is up to you.
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