Round One: Leben takes command of the center of the cage and Munoz throws a weak leg kick. Leben throws a left hook and Munoz immediately drops for a takedown and scores a takedown, passing to half guard. Leben throws an elbow off his back and Munoz throws some punches.

Round Two: Munoz closes the distance with a right hook and backs off. Leben presses forward with a combination of winging hooks but Munoz takes inside position in the clinch. Leben fends off an inside trip but Munoz turns the corner and takes him down.

Final Result: Mark Munoz defeats Chris Leben via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of round two.

Brad Pickett vs. Renan Barao

Round One: Barao opens with a leg kick and Pickett swings wildly, they both trade punches with reckless abandon. Wow, this is wild already. Pickett backs off and Barao throws a spinning back fist. They both stand in the pocket and blast each other with bombs, Pickett gets the better of them.

Final Result: Renan Barao defeats Brad Pickett via submission (rear naked choke) at 4:09 of round one.

Thiago Alves vs. Papy Abedi

Round One: Alves opens with a big inside leg kick and a body kick. Abedi has his hands high and Alves backs him off with a punching combination. Abedi backs Alves into the cage with a combination and he clinches, throwing a knee. Alves breaks free but Abedi is stalking him so Alves lands a nasty body kick. Head kick from Alves is blocked but he follows it up with an inside leg kick as Abedi comes forward. Abedi presses forward but Alves circles away when he's about to be pinned against the fence. Alves lands a right punch and he hurts Abedi, he lands a combination and Abedi goes down! The ref almost stops the fight but Alves mounts Abedi, pounds on him with punches and then takes his back when Abedi turns away. Alves secures a rear naked choke and forces a tap! "The Pitbull" celebrates by brushing off his shoulder! Huge victory to get back on track for Thiago Alves.

Final Result: Thiago Alves defeats Papy Abedi via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:32 of round one.

UFC 138 Preliminary Card

135 lbs: Chris Cariaso defeated Vaughan Lee by Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

170 lbs: Che Mills defeated Chris Cope by 1st rd. TKO

145 lbs: Michihiro Omigawa defeated Jason Young by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

265 lbs: Philip De Fries defeat Rob Broughton by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

170 lbs: John Maguire defeated Justin Edwards by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

UFC 138 Main Card

155 lbs: Terry Etim defeated Eddie Faaloloto by 1st rd. Submission (guillotine)

205 lbs: Anthony Perosh defeated Cyrille Diabaté by 2nd rd Submission (Rear Naked Choke)

170 lbs: Thiago Alves defeated Papy Abedi by 1st rd. Submission (Rear Naked Chaoke)

135 lbs: Renan Barão defeated Brad Pickett 1st rd Submission (Rear naked Choke)

185 lbs: Mark Muñoz defeated Chris Leben by 2nd rd. TKO (Doctor Stoppage)