From Sherdog.com

Round 1
Florian lands a left low kick on Huerta's lead leg. He goes back to the leg as Huerta loads up on a right hook. Huerta has control of the center of the Octagon as Florian circles. Florian rushes in and scores a single-leg takedown against the fencing. Florian passes quickly to the mount. Florian lands two right hands that prompts Huerta to give up his back. Huerta escapes the dangerous position and gets to his feet. A wild superman punch and head kick from Florian falls short. Huerta charges forward and glances a right hand. Huerta goes to the clinch against the fencing and hits the body. Florian knees the midsection twice and gets his back off the cage. Now back in the center of the Octagon, Huerta lands a low kick and eats a right hook. Florian lands a straight left before the horn sounds.

Round 2
Florian finds his range from long distance with a jab and a left-hand lead. Huerta shoots a single but Florian has none of it. Huerta goes to the right leg of Florian with a low kick. Florian drops levels for a single that is defended. Huerta secures a standing kimura and elbows the head with his right arm. Florian finishes the takedown and briefly ends up on his on his opponent's back. The fighters stand and Huerta checks a low kick but gets swept off his feet by a trip sweep. Huerta stands and has a low kick cracked off his lead leg. Huerta answers with a low kick and misses a "Superman" punch. Huerta lunges forward with a right hook than misses. A right hook and a body kick score for Florian as the round ends.



Round 3
Florian shows excellent footwork as he picks up the pace to start the final frame. He lands a punch followed by a jumping knee. Florian lands a kick and Huerta taunts him by spitting on the canvas. Florian gets a single-leg takedown, but tastes a grazing knee on the way in. Huerta gets to his feet and chases his opponent. Florian continues to show improved footwork as he circles from Huerta's lunging punches. A left-footed front kick from Florian slaps Huerta on the kisser. Huerta lands a left straight. Florian lands a counter left. Huerta again spits on the mat. Huerta follows with his best strike of the fight, a right hook on the chin. Huerta connects with a body kick and slips. The fighters both land leather and Florian gets a takedown. Florian stands and puts the stamp on his victory with a well executed punching combination.

All three official judges see the bout 30-27 for Kenny Florian.

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