WILSON GOUVEIA vs. NATE MARQUARDT
Round 1 - Marquardt throws an early leg kick as Gouveia takes the center of the cage. Gouveia paws with a jab, feeling the distance. Marquardt snaps a low kick, then a high kick, though neither score. The two trade low kicks. Gouveia keeps his left hand low and Marquardt tries a pair of kicks on different levels. Marquardt charges forward with a Superman punch and Gouveia backs away. Halfway through the round and Gouveia scores with his hands before Marquardt retreats. Marquardt scores again with low kicks, then goes high. Marquardt circling around Gouveia. The Brazilian scores with a straight and Marquardt again backs away, refusing to trade in the pocket. Marquardt scores with a front kick then misses up high. Marquardt misses with a Superman punch and Gouveia retaliates. Marquardt shoots in with a minute remaining. Gouveia grabs a guillotine choke with his left arm, but Marquardt remains calm and pops his head out. Gouveia pulls closed guard, then switches to a body triangle. Marquardt lands a few punches from top and a knee as Gouveia rolls. The round ends and MMAjunkie.com sees a close round for Marquardt, 10-9.
Round 2 - Gouveia breathing a bit heavier than his opponent. Marquardt again opens with a low kick. Gouveia's trying to land with reaching straight hands, but Marquardt evades. Gouveia scores with a leg kick. One minute has passed and the crowd is a bit restless. Gouveia scores with a right hand, but Marquardt answers with a knee. Gouveia against the cage and Marquardt engages. The two trade, but Marquardt gets the best of it. Marquardt scores and works in a clinch to the rear-naked choke attempt. Gouveia rolls out of the hold after a few tense moments, and Marquardt works from inside the Brazilian's guard. Marquardt lands several elbows from the top while Gouveia's head is trapped against the cage. Gouveia works to secure Marquardt's arms, then pushes out. and stands. Marquardt grabs an arm-in guillotine, then scores with a knee before releasing the hold. Gouveia continues to move forward, but Marquardt lands a few knees and a counter-right hand. Marquardt scores with a stiff right hand and Gouveia is wobbling as time is running down. Marquardt follows with more strikes but there's not enough time to earn the finish. MMAjunkie.com sees it for Marquardt, 10-9.
Round 3 - Gouveia starts with a jab, but Marquardt backs away and scores with a series of pushing kicks. Gouveia stationary as he holds his left hand low. Gouveia pushes straight forward behind a punch, but Marquardt proves elusive. Slow pace from both fighters. Gouveia lunges with a punch and Marquardt moves to grab his back. Marquardt clinches with a body lock and looks for a suplex. Gouveia resists but offers little in return as precious seconds wind off the clock. Gouveia tries for a guillotine choke, but Marquardt pushes away. Gouveia throwing slower, loopier punches as time winds down. Marquardt lands a flying knee and cuts Gouveia open over his left eye. The offense comes rushing forward with a series of high kicks and a knee. Gouveia collapses to the floor and the referee rushes in to halt the bout. Nate Marquardt def. Wilson Gouveia via TKO (strikes) -- Round 3, 3:10
