OFFICIAL BJPENN.COM UFC 88 round-by-round live updates and official results

Welcome to our live event coverage of "UFC 88: Breakthrough," which takes place tonight at Atlanta's Philips Arena.

Bjpenn.com will have full round-by-round results of both the preliminary and main cards beginning at approximately 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The televised pay-per-view main card begins at 10 p.m. ET.


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Enjoy the fights everyone.


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The first begins at approximately 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).


ROAN CARNEIRO VS. RYO CHONAN

Round 1 - Early body kick from Chonan. Carneiro sprawls to avoid a takedown but ends up on back anyway. Chonan works for position, but Carneiro ties him up. The action goes from the feet to the matt a few times with a few submission attempts by Carneiro. I score the round for Carneiro, 10-9.

Round 2 - After an exchange, Carneiro is tripped to the mat, and Chonan pounces. Working from inside guard, he lands some solid punches. Carneiro counters with some elbows from below. Chonan steals this round with good ground control. Chonan ties it up with his own 10-9 round.

Round 3 - Carneiro shoots for a single-leg takedown, but Chonan defends with his back against the fence. Carneiro quickly pulls guard but moves to his knees for an escape. Chonan shoves him into the fence, though. After a knee to the gut, Carneiro returns to his feet, and we start again. After alot of back and forth action I give the edge to Chonan.

Ryo Chonan def. Roan Carneiro by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

JASON LAMBERT VS. JASON MACDONALD

Round 1 - MacDonald lands an early combination, which sets up the early takedown. Lambert works for a guillotine from below. He doesn't have the position, but MacDonald is anxious to get free. A full minute into the hold, MacDonald is turning red but finally breaks free and takes over.... It's clearly 10-9 for MacDonald.

Round 2 - A wild exchange begins the second round before MacDonald hip-tosses his opponent to the mat. Like the first round, Lambert quickly ties him up, but MacDonald secures the mount and then takes Lambert's back. He sinks in the choke, and after securing a body lock, forced the tap-out from the rear-naked choke.

Jason MacDonald def. Jason Lambert via submission (rear-naked choke) -- Round 2, 1:20

TIM BOETSCH VS. MIKE PATT

Round 1 - A few wild punches early but nothing connects. However, Boetsch gets through a stiff jab to force Patt to shoot for a takedown. Boetsch avoids it, and the fighters clinch. Boetsch creates some distance, and the fighters trade leather. The fighters try to reclaim their form, and as Patt tries a lazy leg kick, Boetsch drops him with a stiff right punch. Boetch pounces for a dizzying barrage of punches.

Tim Boetsch def. Mike Patt via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 2:03

KURT PELLEGRINO VS. THIAGO TAVARES

Round 1 - Little action early before Pellegrino finally throws a combination that partially connects. He follows with another big blast that looks to temporarily knock Tavares out, but when Pellegrino follows up with a barrage of punches, Tavares comes to and defends. Tavares briefly escapes, but Pellegrino again sends him to the mat, secures the mount, and rains down half a dozen big punches and elbows. Pellegrino again stands and drops a big overhand blow that catches Tavares. While trying to get out of his opponent's guard, Pellegrino again pops him with an elbow. Tavares again clings to his opponent in hopes of avoiding damage. Tavares then somehow escapes and returns to his feet, but Pellegrino stuffs a shot and puts his opponent on his back. Pellegrino works from inside guard as Tavares' face swells and nearly forces his eyes shut. The round ends, and it's all Pellegrino, 10-8.

Round 2 - A loud crowd ushers in round two, and Tavares swings and misses with a wild head kick. Pellegrino lands a leg kick and then partially connects on a combination. However, Tavares catches his opponent with an eye poke, and the bout is temporarily halted so Pellegrino can get it checked. Tavares shows signs of life with a flurry of kicks and punches, but he does little damage. He shoots, but Pellegrino stuffs it and connects on a knee to the body. Tavares pushes his opponent against the cage, but Pellegrino breaks free and decides to stand and trade blows in the center of the cage. Tavares clinches and scores the trip takedown, and the crowd applauds the turn of events. Tavares connects on some short punches and elbows, but Pellegrino briefly secures an arm but he can't lock in the arm-bar. Tavares looks to improve his position while raining down some hammerfists. He follows with short elbows to the face, and Pellegrino is now the one in need of the bell. I score it as a 10-9 for Tavares.

Round 3 - Between rounds, a replay of the arm-bar shows that Tavares may have tapped, forcing boos from the crowd. But the third frame is underway,
both fighters look re-energized. There's little action in the first minute before Pellegrino sprawls to avoid a takedown. Back to their feet, and both fighters patiently await an opening. Tavares lands a nice body kick and just misses an uppercut from Pellegrino. The action stalls against the fence. After a wild scramble for position, Tavares again pins his opponent against the cage looking for a takedown, but the pace slows and forces restart from the referee. Pellegrino again sprawls to avoid a takedown and then forces Tavares to his back. With 20 second remaining, Pellegrino lands a few soft punches but does no real damage. I have it at 10-9 for Pellegrino in a close round. Kurt

Pellegrino def. Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28).


NOW WE WAIT TO GO LIVE... STAY TUNED.....

Alright guys, for the first time in UFC history a live broadcast from Atlanta's Phillips Arena has just clicked on...

Joe and Company are discussing the main event and what a victory means for Chuck Liddell ( Title Shot )

You can vote for the main event winner by going to ufc.com or text voting 1 for chuck or 2 for Rashad to 88222

Now its on guys.. The main card is starting.. Matt Brown is now making his way to the Octagon

MATT BROWN VS. DONG HYUN KIM

Round 1 - Brown looks to push the pace early, but a clinch and a trip leave Kim on top. Kim works to Brown's back as he stands. Kim wraps his legs around a standing Brown and sinks in the rear-naked choke. Brown defends, and Kim releases. Kim transitions to an arm, and falls to the mat. The lock isn't there, and Kim pulls guard. The fighters stand, and Brown lands a few kicks. Brown misses a big spinning back fist, and Kim ties him up. Brown misses with a trip, but then reverses a Kim attempt and winds up on Kim's back. Kim then rolls to Brown's back, and tries another choke as Brown stands. Kim tries for an arm as time expires. An Easy 10-9 round in Favor of Kim

Round 2 - Brown again moves forward, but Kim evades the majority of the strikes. Brown lands a few knees from the clinch, and Kim looks to slow the pace. Kim looks for a takedown, but Brown defends and winds up on top. The fighters stand, and Brown is controlling Kim against the fence. Kim drops and pulls guard. Brown stands, and eats an upkick. Brown moves with an exciting spinning guard pass, then stands again. Brown lands more strikes from a retreating Kim. Kim shoots and Brown again sprawls to top position. Brown lands elbows from the top as time expires. Brown wins it 10-9

Round 3 - Brown again starts as the aggressor. Kim repeatedly looking to catch a kick. Kim is trying to fire back, then shoots in and earns the takedown. Brown stands and lands more knees. Brown holds Kim against the cage. Action slows a bit. Kim looks for a trip, but winds up missing. Kim eventually works to Brown's guard. Both fighters trade elbows, but the action is erratic. Brown's face is bloodies from a cut, but he continues to control Kim from the bottom.

Dong Hyun Kim def. Matt Brown via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

MARTIN KAMPMANN VS. NATE MARQUARDT

Nate by Brutal KO at 1:22 of round 1. i dont even think he got touched..


DAN HENDERSON VS. ROUSIMAR PALHARES

Round 1 - A few strikes are exchanged, with neither fighter landing solid. Very cautious approach by Henderson, but Palhares is at a reach disadvantage. Palhares slips, and Henderson punishes with strikes from the top. Palhares stands and answers with counter strikes to the body. Palhares shoots and winds up on top of Henderson, though Henderson quickly reverses to side control, then half-guard. Palhares looks for a leg as time expires. Henderson earns a close f, 10-9.

Round 2 - Palhares shoots, and after a bit of a sloppy scramble earns a big slam. Henderson pulls guard underneath. Henderson rolls for an arm, but Palhares grabs a leg. Henderson punches and is able to pull out of the lock. Back on the feet, and Henderson earns the takedown. Back on the feet, and a few stiff punches are exchanged. A scramble finds Henderson on top, delivering a few short elbows. The action stalls as Palhares looks to control Henderson's arms. The stall forces a stand-up. Henderson lands a right. Both look slowed as time expires. Another close round, but Henderson gets the nod, 10-9

Round 3 - Cautious pace again to start. Palhares tries a round kick but is caught with a counter. Palhares shoots, but Henderson's sprawl is effective, and the fight remains standing. Palhares misses on several desperate strikes, while Henderson lands a few counters. Very slow pace at this point. Henderson agai sprawls on a Palhares shot. Henderson lands a glancing right, but Palhares grabs a leg when Henderson moves in. Henderson wants non of it and stands out of the hold. Henderson lands several heavy blows to a falling Palhares as time expires

Dan Henderson def. Rousimar Palhares via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).


Right now they are stalling time with the Boetsch undercard fight. Stay tuned


Alright guys, Franklin and Hamill are in the ring.. Stay tuned for the results...

RICH FRANKLIN VS. MATT HAMILL

Round 1 - Franklin scores with a few early leg kicks. Hamill looks to throw, but Franklin counters. Franklin continues to work the legs, and largely avoids Hamill's counters. Both fighters seem content to stand and trade. Franklin continues to earn the better of the strikes, focusing on the legs. Hamill earns a takedown, but Franklin locks in an armbar from bottom. Hamill escapes, and Franklin lands a knee as the fighters scramble back to their feet.I give the round to Franklin 10-9.

(This one is hard to keep my eyes away to type. Rich Franklins eye has a really nasty cut)

Round 2 - Hamill catches a kick, but can not capitalize. Franklin lands seberal blows, but none too heavy. Hamill shoots, but Franklin defends and peppers Hamill. Franklin again lands a solid kick to Hamill's body. Franklin catches Hamill low, and Hamill is given time to recover. Hamill shoots, but Franklin again stuffs the takedown and lands a few blows. A moderate pace as Franklin works from the outside. Hamill grabs Franklin's foot, but great balance from Franklin prevents the takedown. Franklin misses with a flying knee, and time expires. Another round for Franklin 10-9

Round 3 - Franklin again lands a kick to the body. A knee follows. A strong leg kick to the body LIVER of Hamill, and Franklin moves in to finish. Hamill taps out on the ground.

RICH FRANKLIN DEF.. MATT HAMILL via TKO in round 3

ITS TIME!!!!!!!!! FOR THE MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING!!!!!

RASHAD EVANS VS. CHUCK LIDDELL

Round 1 - Tentative start to the contest. Evans and Liddell both circle, and take turns throwing conservative shots. Liddell begins to stalk as Evans moves very defensively. Evans tries a leg kick. Liddell briedly corners Evans, but Evans escapes. Little meaningful offense shown by either fighter. cHUCK 10-9

Round 2 - Evans snaps a few jabs, but misses. Now some exchanges, and both land. The distance is closing, though Evans shuffles away. Avans scores a few shots ats Liddell continues to stalk. Evans throws a stiff right, and Liddell is dropped cold.

CHUCK WAS OUT COLD AND ON THE MAT FOR A FEW MINUTES.. ONE OF THE HARDEST ONE PUNCH KNOCKOUTS I HAVE EVER SEEN. WHAT AN AMAZING UPSET... SO MUCH FOR LIDDELL vs. SILVA OR LIDDELL FOR THE BELT AGAINST FOREST..



MAIN CARD:

Rashad Evans def. Chuck Liddell via KO - 1:51 of round 2

Rich Franklin def. Matt Hamill via TKO - 0:39 of round 3

Dan Henderson def. Rousimar Palhares via unanimous decision

Nate Marquardt def. Martin Kampmann via TKO - 1:21 of round 1

Dong Hyun Kim def. Matt Brown via split decision

UNDERCARD:

Kurt Pellegrino def. Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision.

Tim Boetsch def. Mike Patt via TKO - 2:03 of round 1.

Jason MacDonald def. Jason Lambert via submission - 1:20 of round 2.

Ryo Chonan def. Roan Carneiro via split decision.