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UFC 152 takes place in Toronto, one of the world's top hotbeds for MMA. The event features three marquee bouts. The pay-per-view is headlined by a UFC light heavyweight title contest pitting champion Jon Jones and challenger Vitor Belfort. The first ever UFC flyweight champion will be crowned when Demetrius Johnson battles Joseph Benavidez. And in middleweight action, two of the division's most high profile stars square off: Michael Bis ping vs. Brian Stann.

Cub Swanson vs. Charles Oliveira

Swanson was once a top featherweight contender before a 4-4 stretch from 2007-2011. Swanson then turned his career around with a pair of impressive wins over George Roop and Ross Pearson, setting up this important bout. Oliveira is considered one of the top prospects in the 145 pound division, with his only losses coming at 155 pounds to highly regarded contenders Jim Miller and Donald Cerrone.

Round 1. Swanson lands a nice left hook early but Oliveira responds by taking Swanson to the ground. He lands a few elbows from inside Swanson's guard. Swanson scrambles out and gets back to his feet. Oliveira lands a nice knee and attempts to take Swanson back down but Swanson defends without trouble. Swanson lands a hard body punch and then an overhand punch to the head. Oliveira backs up a few steps and then collapses. The fight is called off. That was a strange finishing sequence following the hard blows by Swanson.

Winner: Cub Swanson, TKO, round 1.

Roger Hollett vs. Matt Hamill

Matt Hamill is a well known light heavyweight star with a wrestling background. His background as a deaf competitor led to a movie being made about his life. He retired following a loss to Alexander Gustafsson a year ago but came back for this fight. Hollett is a Canadian veteran making his UFC debut.

Round 1. Hamill aggressively crosses the cage right into Hollett's range. Hamill immediately begins throwing lead punches from close range. Hollett answers with an overhand right that makes Hamill back away. Hamill returns into close distance, throwing mostly one punch at a time. Hollett is throwing very little in his own right. The crowd begins to boo the slow pacing of the round. Hamill is landing the better shots almost by default. Hamill grabs a single leg and takes Hollett down. Hamill lands a series of punches and Hollett just covers up. Hamill keeps punching to the side of the head with Hollett doing nothing but defending. Hollett finally stands back up with 10 seconds left in the round. Hollett lands a punch that cuts Hamill's face and then a hard shot to the body to conclude the round. Up until then, it was a completely listless performance by Hollett. 10-9 Hamill.

Round 2. The fight resumes at a similar pace to the first round. Hamill throws sporadic punches with Hollett answering even more sporadically. Hamill then takes Hollett down 90 seconds in. Hamill lands a few punches and Hollett stands up a minute later. The crowd boos the rather glacial pace of the affair. Hamill is doing next to nothing but Hollett won't answer back. Hamill takes down Hollett to close the round. 10-9 Hamill.

Round 3. Hollett brushes off a takedown attempt at the start of the round. Hamill goes for another takedown and gets Hollett down. Hamill holds Hollett down and lands some punches from the same position as round 1, with Hollett on all fours. Hollett rolls to his back and Hamill goes back to work from half guard. Hollett gets back up with two minutes left in the round but Hamill takes him right back down. They are stood up by the referee a minute later but Hamill takes Hollett back down and continues to land punches until the end of the round. 10-9 Hamill, 30-27 Hamill.

Winner: Hatt Hamill, unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).

Michael Bisping vs. Brian Stann

Bisping is one of the UFC's most colorful characters and best quotes. The Brit has been chasing a middleweight title shot for years and could be very close with a win in this bout. Stann is a former US Marine and war hero with strong standup and excellent knockout power.

Round 1. Stann immediately closes the distance and begins throwing power punches. The fighters clinch and end up against the cage where Bisping lands some knees to the body. They separate. Stann walks down Bisping with Bisping mixing in counters and circling away. Stann connects with a good straight right punch. Bisping throws a few jabs and goes for a takedown halfway through the round. Stann successfully blocks it and they end up back against the cage. They exchange heavy blows and separate. They trade hooks from close range with each man landing solid punches. Stann throws a few leg kicks and Bisping answers with a body kick. Stann is bleeding from the face. Bisping goes for a takedown. Stann blocks it and lands a heavy right punch that staggers Bisping. Luckily, it's late in the round and Bisping holds on for the remaining few seconds. 10-9 Bisping.

Round 2. Bisping peppers Stann with jabs early and then goes for another takedown. He slams Stann down and is immediately in side control. Stann uses a beautiful sweep to take top position. Stann lands a few punches before Bisping gets back up. Bisping looks for a guillotine choke and then lands some punches and knees from very close range. Bisping backs away and starts working his jab again. He mixes in a few power punches as well while Stann throws a series of leg kicks. Stann keeps loading up power punches but Bisping moves out of the way. Bisping slams Stann down with another impressive takedown late in the round. Bisping works for an Americana as the round runs out. 10-9 Bisping.

Round 3. Bisping goes back to work with his jab and takes Stann down again. Bisping looks for a guillotine but Stann gets right back up.  Bisping continues to pepper Stann with the jab, while Stann relies heavily on his leg kicks. Bisping goes for another takedown but has it blocked. Stann blocks another and they clinch against the cage. Bisping goes for another takedown and gets it with 30 seconds left in the fight. Stann gets back up and they exchange punches to close the fight. 10-9 Bisping, 30-27 Bisping.

Winner: Michael Bisping, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

UFC Flyweight Title: Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson

Johnson and Benavidez were considered upper echelon but undersized 135 pound fighters, making them naturals for the establishment of a 125 pound weight class. Benavidez has defeated every opponent he has faced except bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and possesses excellent all around skills. Johnson is one of the quickest fighters in the sport and uses that speed and his wrestling to control fighters and win fights.

Round 1. The fighters start at a quick pace, but neither man is able to land anything of note. Johnson repeatedly ducks out of the way of Benavidez's combinations and avoids his takedown attempts. Benavidez is pushing the action but Johnson is completely negating anything he attempts. Johnson connects with a nice leg kick late in the round. Benavidez keeps lunging in and Johnson is able to counter well. Benavidez looks for a knee bar at the close of the round but doesn't come close. Nobody accomplished anything that round. 10-9 Johnson.