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Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis Fight Preview and Breakdown UFC 325

Posted on by Jake Skudder

Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis meet in the co main event of UFC 325, the penultimate fight on the main card. It is a classic lightweight style clash: Hooker’s long range kickboxing and pace against Saint Denis’ pressure, wrestling volume, and submission hunting.

Hooker vs Saint Denis Tale of the Tape

CategoryDan HookerBenoit Saint Denis
Record24-13-016-3-0 (1 NC)
Height6’0″5’11”
Reach75″73″
StanceSwitchSouthpaw
Age (DOB)35 (Feb 13, 1990)30 (Dec 18, 1995)

Striking style differences: range kickboxing vs forward pressure

Hooker’s best work comes when he controls space with jabs, kicks, and intercepting knees, forcing opponents to enter on his terms. Statistically, he is a steady volume striker (4.89 significant strikes landed per minute via UFC Stats) with solid defense (50 percent) and the kind of experience that tends to make good in longer fights.

Saint Denis, however, is built for chaos. His output is higher (5.07 SLpM) and his accuracy is sharper (55 percent to Hooker’s 48%), but the trade off is defensive risk: he absorbs 4.21 significant strikes per minute and his defensive rate is around 42 percent. If Hooker can keep the fight at long range, the cleaner looks and counters are there all night for the taking.

Grappling style differences: Hooker’s defense vs Saint Denis’ takedown volume

This is where the matchup tilts. Saint Denis averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes and couples that with 1.6 submission attempts per 15, which fits his reputation as a relentless grappler once he gets in close with his opponents.

Hooker is not a high frequency wrestler at all (0.71 takedowns per 15), so his grappling “win condition” is mostly defensive. If Hooker can stay upright, punish any entries that BSD tries, and make Saint Denis pay for failed shots, he’s got a real chance. Hooker’s takedown defense (77 percent) is a massively key number here, but it all depends on whether he can cope against Saint Denis’ relentless takedown attempts.

Metric (Career)HookerSaint Denis
SLpM4.895.07
SApM4.734.21
Str Acc48%55%
Str Def50%42%
TD Avg (per 15)0.714.33
TD Acc34%37%
TD Def77%70%
Sub Avg (per 15)0.51.6

Keys to victory

  • Hooker: The Hangman needs to win the first layer, own distance early, punish any attempts at level changes with knees and kicks, and force Saint Denis to shoot from too far out. If Hooker keeps his back off the fence, the striking efficiency gap can really start to show and he could control the fight.
  • Saint Denis: BSD needs to make the fight ‘ugly’ on purpose. Pressure to the cage, chain takedowns, and turn every clinch into a scramble that leads to back takes or front headlock attacks is how he gets the job done to move him further up the 155lb ranks.

UFC on ESPN+ 123 live results: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon heads to a brand new location as the UFC debuts in Qatar at the ABHA Arena in Doha for UFC On ESPN+ 123.

The main event is an exciting five-round bout in the lightweight division as top contender Arman Tsarukyan takes on Dan Hooker. Both are coming off long layoffs, as Tsarukyan hasn’t fought since April 2024 and Hooker has been out since August 2024. Tsarukyan comes into the fight riding a four-fight win streak, while Hooker has scored three consecutive wins.

The co-main event is a pivotal bout in the welterweight division that could decide the next title challenger as former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad takes on Ian Machado Garry. Muhammed fights for the first time since dropping the title in May, while Machado Garry looks to notch his second straight win.

Also on the main card is a light heavyweight bout pitting Volkan Oezdemir against Alonzo Menifield; a heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Shamil Gaziev; and a flyweight bout that sees Tagir Ulanbekov welcoming former flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi back to the UFC.

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> Heavyweights- Marek Bujlo (6-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Denzel Freeman (6-1, 0-0 UFC)

Bujlo lands a leg kick to start. They trade leg kicks before trading punches. Freeman connects with a left hand. Freeman throws a high kick that hits the arms of Bujlo. They trade kicks as Freeman lands a body kick. They both connect in a quick pocket exchange. Freeman with a left hand. Bujlo lands a leg kick. He lands a right hand. Freeman with a high kick. Freeman lands a spin kick and Bujlo lands a leg kick. 10-9 Freeman.

They trade more kicks to start the second. Bujlo lands a right hand and Freeman counters with a leg kick. Bujlo lands a leg kick and Freeman lands one in return, then Bujlo lands another. They trade more kicks. Freeman lands a high kick. Freeman lands a combination. Bujlo with a leg kick. Bujlo lands a right hand and they trade short leg kicks. 10-9 Freeman, 20-18 Freeman.

Bujlo lands and Freeman trips to the mat and Bujlo gets inside of his guard. They end up back on the feet and Freeman lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks and Bujlo misses a right hand. They trade more kicks. There isn’t much happening here. Freeman lands a left hand. Freeman lands a left hand. Bujlo lands a right hand. Bujlo with a body kick and Freeman lands a switch kick. This fight was awful. 10-9 Freeman, 30-27 Freeman.

Fight Result- Denzel Freeman def. Marek Bujlo by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Nurullo Aliev (10-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Shem Rock (12-1-1, 0-0 UFC)

Rock lands some leg kicks and Aliev grabs the leg looking for a takedown, but lets go. Aliev with a leg kick. Aliev hurts Rock with a right hand and they trade while clinched up. Rock lands a left hand. Aliev lands a combo. Aliev lands a left hand and Rock with a knee. Aliev with another short combo and hurts Rock with a right hand. Aliev lands a flush left hand. Aliev landing some big shots as they tie up. Rock shoots for a takedown but Aliev sprawls away. They trade in close range. Aliev lands a big combo. Rock lands a body kick. 10-9 Aliev.

Aliev lands a right hand. Rock lands a pair of switch kicks. Aliev lands a combo with a body kick. Rock lands a pair of leg kicks. Aliev looks for a takedown against the fence. They break apart and Aliev lands a combination. Aliev lands a right hand before connecting with a flurry. Rock with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Aliev rocks Rock with a punch. Rock looks for a takedown but Aliev scores a takedown of his own. They get to their feet as Aliev has body control, and he lands as they break. Rock with a head kick that Aliev blocks. They trade and timeout is called for an eye poke. They get back going and Rock lands a kick. 10-9 Aliev, 20-18 Aliev.

They trade and Aliev grabs Rock and pushes him against the fence. They battle in the clinch and timeout is called for a groin strike. They get back to action. Rock shoots for a takedown but Aliev defends and lands a left hand. Rock is able to score a takedown and has body control as they scramble. Rock gets Aliev down and gets into full mount. Aliev is able to push off the fence with his feet and they stand. They trade and Rock shoots for a takedown, but Aliev defends and grabs the neck, though they get up and break apart. They trade inside the pocket. Aliev gets the back and drags Rock down and keeps back control as they stand. Rock lands a head kick. Rock with a leg kick. 10-9 Rock, 29-28 Aliev.

Fight Result- Nurullo Aliev def. Shem Rock by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Ismail Naurdiev (24-8, 3-3 UFC) vs. Ryan Loder (7-2, 1-1 UFC)

They trade body kicks. Both land a punch. Naurdiev with a high kick. Naurdiev lands a massive right hand and Loder goes down out cold! What a finish from Naurdiev!

Fight Result- Ismail Naurdiev def. Ryan Loder by knockout (punch) at 1:26 of Round 1

> Bantamweights- Bekzat Almakhan (17-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Aleksandre Topuria (6-1, 1-0 UFC)

Topuria works the jab. Almakhan lands a combo. Topuria lands a leg kick as Almakhan connects with a combination. Almakhan lands a left hook. Almakhan lands a big leg kick that trips Topuria down to the mat. Almakhan lands a combo ending with a heavy knee. Topuria lands a right hand. They trade in close quarters and Topuria grabs the head and scores a hip toss takedown. Topuria inside the guard of Almakhan and lands. Topuria transitions to the mount position. They scramble to the feet and separate. Topuria with a jab. Topuria lands a big right hand. Topuria is pressuring and lands late. 10-9 Topuria.

They trade jabs. Topuria ducks under and scores a takedown. Topuria controls but they scramble up. Almakhan lands a right hand. Almakhan with a short uppercut. Topuria lands a right hand. Almakhan lands a leg kick. Topuria with a jab. Almakhan lands to the body. Topuria shoots for a takedown but Almakhan defends it. Topuria lands two big right hands. Almakhan is busted up. Almakhan lands a combo. Almakhan with a right hand. 10-9 Topuria, 20-18 Topuria.

Topuria pressuring and lands before looking for a takedown against the fence. Almakhan defends. Topuria lands a big right hand that hurts Almakhan. Topuria is pressuring Almakhan around. Topuria throws and Almakhan ducks under and gets a brief takedown as they get right back to their feet. Topuria working the jab as Almakhan is circling around. Topuria shoots for a takedown and presses Almakhan against the fence. They separate. Almakhan lands a right hand and a quick flurry. 10-9 Topuria, 30-27 Topuria.

Fight Result- Aleksandre Topuria def. Bezkat Almakhan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (7-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Rafael Cerqueira (11-3, 0-3 UFC)

Yakhyaev drops Cerqueira with a head kick right away and starts landing from the top. They get up but Yakhyaev gets a big takeodwn and locks in a rear-naked choke and Cerqueira taps! What a debut from Yakhyaev!

Fight Result- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev def. Rafael Cerqueira by submission (rear-naked choke) at :33 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #7 Alex Perez (25-9, 7-5 UFC) vs. #8 Asu Almabayev (22-3, 5-1 UFC)

Perez lands a leg kick. Almabayev with a calf kick. They trade as Perez rushes forward. Almabayev lands a high kick. Perez lands a calf kick. He lands another and then another leg kick. Almabayev shoots for a single leg but Perez defends and lands some elbows. Almabayev briefly got it down but they tie up against the fence. Perez with some hammerfists to the thigh and they break apart. They trade kicks. They trade as Perez lands a combo and Almabayev lands a knee. Perez lands a combo and a leg kick. They trade and Perez keeps pressuring with leg kicks. Almabayev scores a takedown and Perez is landing elbows. 10-9 Perez.

Perez rushes in with a flurry and Almabayev lands a knee. They trade leg kicks. Almabayev lands a leg kick and Perez scores a takedown and lands from the top, and lands a big right hand before they stand. Perez scores another takedown and lands from the top before they get back up. They trade as Almabayev lands a flush uppercut. Almabayev lands a right hand. Almabayev lands a spin kick to the body. Perez scores a takedown. Perez is working and landing from the top, though Almabayev is staying active on the bottom and throwing elbows. Perez grabs the neck as they stand and lands some knees before they separate. Almabayev shoots for a takedown but Perez defends and Almabayev pushes it against the fence. Perez lands an elbow on the break. Almabayev lands an uppercut and scores a late takedown. 10-9 Perez, 20-18 Perez.

Almabayev lands a spin kick and Perez looks for a takedown. Almabayev jumps on the neck and locks in a guillotine choke and Perez taps! Almabayev gets a submission when he might have needed a finish in order to win.

Fight Result- Asu Almabayev def. Alex Perez by submission (guillotine choke) at :22 of Round 3

> Welterweights- Nicolas Dalby (23-6-1 2 NC, 7-6-1 1 NC UFC) vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev (22-2, 0-0 UFC)

Dalby grabs the body lock right away and pushes it against the fence. Izagakhmaev lands some knees. They both start landing knees now. Dalby keeping the pressure on against the fence. Izagakhmaev lands some more knees to the body. They are separated. Dalby lands a couple of leg kicks. Izagakhmaev with a leg kick. Izagakhmaev looks for a takedown but Dalby defends and Dalby pushes it against the fence. Izagakhmaev with a couple more knees. Izagakhmaev scores a takedown. Izagakhmaev with a knee to the body before they stand. Close round. 10-9 Izagakhmaev.

Dalby lands a head kick and Izagakhmaev scores a takedown. Izagakhmaev gets the back as they start to scramble up. They are clinched up against the fence with Dalby pressuring but Izagakhmaev lands some knees. Dalby keeps pressuring but he’s not landing and Izagakhmaev is landing more while defending. Dalby lands as they break. Dalby looks for a takedown but Izagakhmaev reverses and takes the back. Dalby is able to reverse into the guard and lands a couple of elbows. Another close round. 10-9 Izagakhmaev, 20-18 Izagakhmaev.

Dalby pushes it against the fence in a clinch and they reverse position a couple of times. Dalby lands a couple of elbows on a brief separation, but they tie right back up. Dalby with an uppercut as they get to the center and break. Izagakhmaev with a jab and Dalby lands a right hand and a high kick. They clinch back up as Dalby pushes it against the fence. Dalby keeps pressuring and Izagakhmaev looks for a takedown as Dalby is defending. Dalby continues to pressure and lands some dirty shots before they break. Dalby lands a jab. Dalby with a body kick. Weird fight. 10-9 Dalby, 29-28 Izagakhmaev.

Fight Result- Nicolas Dalby def. Saygid Izagakhmaev by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Bogdan Grad (15-3, 1-1 UFC) vs. Luke Riley (11-0, 0-0 UFC)

Grad shoots for a takedown after a feeling out process and is able to complete it. He gets inside the guard of Riley. Grad lands a little but Riley is able to scramble up. Grad keeps the back and drags it back down. They stand and Grad keeps pressure against the fence as they both land. They separate and Grad lands on the break. Grad shoots for a takedown but Riley defends. Grad gets it down late and lands heavy shots to end the round. 10-9 Grad.

They come out swinging and Riley drops Grad with a big left hand. Riley gets on top and starts landing and a big right hand puts Grad out! Riley gets the big finish in his debut!

Fight Result- Luke Riley def. Bogdan Grad by knockout (punches) at :30 of Round 2

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> Flyweights- #11 Tagir Ulanbekov (17-2, 6-1 UFC) vs. Kyoji Horiguchi (34-5 1 NC, 7-1 UFC)

Horiguchi with a pair of leg kicks. They trade some punches as both are still looking to establish their range. Horiguchi lands a leg kick. Ulanbekov with a high kick. Ulanbekov pushes it against the fence. Ulanbekov scores a takedown from the back. They end up back on the feet and separating. Horiguchi lands a right hand. Horiguchi with a side kick. Horiguchi lands a leg kick and a right hand. 10-9 Horiguchi.

Horiguchi lands a jab and then a right hand against the fence. Horiguchi lands a leg kick and Ulanbekov goes to his knees. Horiguchi jumps on top and lands from inside the guard of Ulanbekov. Horiguchi with some short elbows. Ulanbekov looks for a guillotine choke from the bottom. Horiguchi is able to escape and stays on top and lands several punches. Ulanbekov tries to scramble, but Horiguchi gets his back and lands. Horiguchi keeps back control and lands some left hands. They stand and Horiguchi lands a pair of elbows before they separate to the center. Horiguchi lands a heavy leg kick that hurts Ulanbekov. Horiguchi then lands a big body kick and a right hand. Ulanbekov tries for a takedown but Horiguchi defends. Horiguchi with a right hand and he gets on top as they go to the mat. Horiguchi lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Horiguchi, 20-18 Horiguchi.

Horiguchi gets an early takedown and lands lots from the top before they stand. Horiguchi then lands a massive head kick followed by a right hand and they go to the mat. Horiguchi lands and then locks in a rear-naked choke and Ulanbekov taps! What a big return win for Horiguchi!

Fight Result- Kyoji Horiguchi def. Tagir Ulanbekov by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:18 of Round 3

> Heavyweights- #6 Waldo Cortes-Acosta (15-2, 8-2 UFC) vs. #11 Shamil Gaziev (14-1, 3-1 UFC)

Gaziev lands a quick flurry of right hands. Gaziev lands. Cortes-Acosta with a jab. Gaziev with a left hook but Cortes-Acosta drops him with a counter right hand and lands, but Gaziev stands. Cortes-Acosta lands the jab. Cortes-Acosta drops Gaziev with a massive right hand and one follow-up shot ends it! Wow, Cortes-Acosta gets the win on just a few days’ notice.

Fight Result- Waldo Cortes-Acosta def. Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 1:22 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Jack Hermansson (24-9, 11-7 UFC) vs. Myktybek Orolbai (14-2-1, 3-1 UFC)

Orolbai with a right hand and a leg kick. Hermansson throws a combination ending with a calf kick. Hermansson lands a left hand as Orolbai throws a right hand. Orolbai pressing forward and throwing but not really connecting. Orolbai looks for a takedown but lets it go. Orolbai lands a leg kick that Hermansson checks. They clinch and Hermansson lands a knee to the body before they separate. Orolbai lands a right hand. Orolbai lands to the body and then lands a vicious right hand that puts Hermansson out cold! What a brutal knockout by Orolbai!

Fight Result- Myktybek Orolbai def. Jack Hermansson by knockout (punch) at 2:46 of Round 1

> Light Heavyweights- #9 Volkan Oezdemir (20-8, 8-7 UFC) vs. #14 Alonzo Menifield (17-5-1, 10-5-1 UFC)

Oezdemir lands a check hook. Oezdemir lands a flurry against the fence. Oezdemir with a left hand. Oezdemir lands a step-in knee followed by a leg kick. Oezdemir with a left hand then a knee and he’s landing big shots against the fence and drops Menifield with a massive left hand and it is all over! What a finish from Oezdemir!

Fight Result- Volkan Oezdemir def. Alonzo Menifield by knockout (punches) at 1:27 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #2 Belal Muhammad (24-4 1 NC, 15-4 1 NC UFC) vs. #6 Ian Machado Garry (16-1, 9-1 UFC)

They trade and both land leg kicks as Garry pokes Muhammad in the eye. Timeout is called. Muhammad already has a big cut open under his other eye. Muhammad is able to continue. Garry with a front kick to the lead leg of Muhammad. Muhammad lands a right hand. Garry working the jab as Muhammad lands another right hand. Muhammad lands a right hand. Garry lands a leg kick. Muhammad with a left hook. Garry trips Muhammad up with a hard calf kick. Garry with a jab. Muhammad shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. They end up separating and Muhammad scores with a right hand. Garry with another hard calf kick. Garry with another leg kick as Muhammad lands a left hand. Muhammad looks for a takedown but Garry defends. They trade late. Close round. 10-9 Machado Garry.

Garry lands a quick combo after Muhammad lands a leg kick. Muhammad lands a right hand. Muhammad with a body kick. Garry works the jab. Garry lands a solid right hand. They clinch up for a moment but separate after no action. Muhammad lands a right hand. Muhammad pushes Garry against the fence, but not much happens again before they separate. Muhammad looks for a takedown but Garry defends. Garry has the back but lets go. Garry pokes Muhammad again in the eye and timeout is called. They get back going and Garry lands a body kick. Muhammad looks for a takedown against the fence but Garry is defending. Garry lands an elbow on the break. 10-9 Machado Garry, 20-18 Machado Garry.

Muhammad lands a right hand as Garry is working the jab. Muhammad lands a solid right hand. Garry working the calf kicks. They tie up against the fence but quickly separate. Garry hurts Muhammad with a right hand. Garry lands a spinning back fist and two front kicks. Muhammad gets a clinch but they break apart quickly. Muhammad shoots big for a takedown but Garry defends and lands a leg kick. Garry lands a right hand. Garry with more low kicks. Muhammad gets the clinch against the fence. They break apart and Garry lands the jab. Garry with two right hands. Muhammad looks for a takedown against the fence but Garry defends. They have a wild exchange late. 10-9 Machado Garry, 30-27 Machado Garry.

Fight Result- Ian Machado Garry def. Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #1 Arman Tsarukyan (22-3, 9-2 UFC) vs. #6 Dan Hooker (24-12, 14-8 UFC)

Hooker lands a leg kick. They trade kicks. Hooker with some body kicks. Tsarukyan looks for a takedown and almost trips Hooker down to the ground but they remain tied up against the fence. They separate and Tsarukyan lands a knee. Tsarukyan with a big combination. Tsarukyan lands some big shots and they clinch. Both land knees to the body. Hooker looks for a guillotine as they go to the mat, but Tsarukyan rolls through and gets into side control. Tsarukyan looks for the crucifix position as he lands a couple of elbows. Tsarukyan with some shots from the top. Tsarukyan lands a hammerfist. 10-9 Tsarukyan.

They trade kicks. Hooker with a body kick. They trade as Hooker lands a body kick. Tsarukyan scores a takedown and is inside the guard of Hooker. Tsarukyan landing lots of shots from the top and looks for a finish. Tsarukyan gets into the mount and is smothering Hooker. Tsarukyan looking for an arm-triangle choke. It is in tight and Hooker taps! Big finish from Tsarukyan!

Fight Result- Arman Tsarukyan def. Dan Hooker by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:34 of Round 2

UFC on ESPN+ 26 live results: Paul Felder vs. Dan Hooker

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC on ESPN+ 26: Felder vs. Hooker, emanating from the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.

The Octagon returns to New Zealand for the first time since 2017 with an exciting lightweight main event featuring two fighters looking to put themselves in the title picture.

Top-ten ranked 155-pounders headline in the five-round main event as sixth-ranked Paul Felder takes on seventh-ranked Dan Hooker in each of the man’s first UFC headline bout. Both men have won two straight fights and are looking to make a push into the top five with a win here.

The rest of the card features a mix of fighters from New Zealand and Australia as well as a few UFC veterans. Among those competing are former title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Australian Jake Matthews, flyweight Kai Kara-France, and Angela Hill, who fights for the sixth time in eleven months.

Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 4 PM eastern time with preliminary action all the way thru the main card.

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> Priscila Cachoeira (8-3, 0-3 UFC) vs. Shana Dobson (3-3, 1-2 UFC)
Women’s Flyweights

They start trading right away and Cachoeira rocks Dobson for a moment. Cachoeira then drops Dobson with a straight uppercut and it is stopped after two follow-up finishes. That was a real impressive stoppage by Cachoeira.

Official Result- Priscila Cachoeira def. Shana Dobson by knockout (punch) at :40 of Round 1

> Loma Lookboonmee (4-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Angela Hill (11-7, 6-7 UFC)
Women’s Strawweights

Hill coming forward to start. Lookboonmee landing more early and landing some good leg kicks. Hill lands a straight right hand and then another as Lookboonmee was landing some leg kicks. They clinch and Lookboonmee lands a body kick on the break. Lookboonmee lands a leg kick. Hill lands a right hand and they clinch against the fence. Hill gets a late takedown into side control. Hill lands some good ground-and-pound as the round ends. 10-9 Hill.

Lookboonmee comes out aggressive with kicks to start the second. Hill lands a right hand and they clinch against the fence. Hill lands an elbow as they break. Hill with a stiff jab and then lands a right hook. They clinch and Hill pushes Lookboonmee against the fence. They separate and Hill lands a right hand. Hill with a jab as Lookboonmee lands a leg kick. Lookboonmee gets a takedown and Hill looks for an armbar and now looks for a triangle choke. Hill lets go of the position and the scramble up. Lookboonmee with a teet kick to the midsection and Hill stumbles back. They clinch at the end. 10-9 Hill, 20-18 Hill.

Hill lands a right hand. Lookboonmee with a leg kick and Hill counters with an overhand right. They clinch for a moment and Hill lands a knee to the body. They are both throwing punches but nothing is landing. They trade and clinch and Hill pushes Lookboonmee against the fence. They break and Lookboonmee lands a right hand as they clinch. They break. Lookboonmee lands a combo as Hill was coming forward. Hill looks for a takedown and pushes Lookboonmee against the fence. Hill lands a hard elbow. They clinch late and Hill pushes Lookboonmee against the fence and lands some body shots. 10-9 Hill, 30-27 Hill.

Official Result- Angela Hill def. Loma Lookboonmee by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Kai Kara-France (#8, 20-8 1 NC, 3-1 UFC) vs. Tyson Nam (18-10-1, 0-1 UFC)
Flyweights

They come out swinging and Kara-France is landing some good punches early on. Kara-France with some kicks as Nam is unable to land any punches. Kara-France lands a nice right hand. Kara-France lands the jab and Nam’s head snaps back. Kara-France lands a left hook and Nam lands a right hand that stuns Kara-France for a second. Nam lands some good punches. Nam lands a knee and Kara-France lands a big right hand at the end. 10-9 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a good combo to start the second round. Kara-France with a big combination and Nam is covering up and Kara-France still coming forward landing punches. Kara-France’s nose is bleeding a little. Nam lands a right hand to the body. Nam lands a right hand. Kara-France lands a right hand. Kara-France with an uppercut as Nam is coming forward. Kara-France with an inside leg kick and ducks under a punch attack from Nam. Nam with a leg kick. They trade late. 10-9 Kara-France, 20-18 Kara-France.

Kara-France throwing punches and they trade leg kicks. Kara-France with a right hand. Kara-France lands a right hand and Nam is retreating. Kara-France lands a hard left hook. Nam with a leg kick and Kara-France lands a right hand in response. Kara-France with a kick that hits Nam’s forearm. Kara-France with a powerful leg kick. Kara-France keeping Nam at distance with the jab. Kara-France gets a brief throw on Nam to reset. Nam gets a brief takedown but they get up. Nam gets Kara-France’s back late but Kara-France breaks free. 10-9 Kara-France, 30-27 Kara-France.

Official Result- Kai Kara-France def. Tyson Nam by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Callan Potter (18-8, 1-1 UFC) vs. Song Kenan (15-5, 3-1 UFC)
Welterweights

They trade early and Potter gets a takedown but Kenan scrambles to his back as they get to their feet and break. They trade and Kenan lands a right hand. Kenan with some shoulder strikes in a clinch before they break. Kenan lands a right hand. Kenan lands a combo and drops Potter and finishes it. Great finish by Kenan.

Official Result- Song Kenan def. Callan Potter by knockout (punches) at 2:20 of Round 1

> Jake Matthews (14-4, 8-4 UFC) vs. Emil Meek (9-4-1 1 NC, 1-2 UFC)
Welterweights

Matthews with a hard leg kick. Matthews with the jab. Matthews gets a big takedown into the half-guard. Matthews with some left hands to the body from the top. They get to their feet and Matthews lands an elbow as they break. Matthews drops Meek with an uppercut and Matthews gets right into the half-guard. Meek throwing elbows from the bottom. Matthews with an elbow from the top and Meek has a small cut open. Matthews with some body punches from the top. 10-9 Matthews.

Matthews with an uppercut and follows it with a right hand. Matthews lands a knee right to the chin and follows it with a takedown. Matthews takes the back of Meek and is trying to set up a choke. Matthews controlling the wrist of Meek and lands some punches from the back. They get up and Meek lands some good knees and then some elbows and Matthews was in trouble. Matthews then lands a spinning elbow and they exchange in a flurry before Matthews gets a takedown. They get up and Matthews is looking for the back. They break and exchange late. 10-9 Matthews, 20-18 Matthews.

Meek with a leg kick to start the third. Matthews is looking a little tired. They are trading as the pace has slowed down. Matthews shoots for a takedown but Meek sprawls and they get up. Meek lands some good punches. Meek with a strong leg kick. Matthews grabs a single leg and Meek lands some elbows. Matthews working for the takedown against the fence. Meek with some elbows and punches as Matthews still works for the takedown. Meek with a knee before they break. They trade punches in a tie-up. Meek with a late flying knee. 10-9 Meek, 29-28 Matthews.

Official Result- Jake Matthews def. Emil Meek by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Jalin Turner (8-5, 1-2 UFC) vs. Joshua Culibao (8-0, 0-0 UFC)
Lightweights

Turner landing early and Culibao lands a combo. Culibao tries a takedown but Turner ends up on top and lands some elbows. Turner back on top and lands some more elbows. They get up and clinch against the fence and Turner lands a knee to the body. Turner with another knee and elbow and then locks a guillotine choke in. Turner looking to get it locked in better but he’s in a bad position. Culibao is able to escape to his feet. They trade and Turner with a knee to the body. Turner with a spin kick to the body. 10-9 Turner.

They come out trading to start the second and Turner is pressuring Culibao around the Octagon. Culibao was circling around and injured himself during it. Turner then locks in a guillotine as they scramble. He lets go and is in mount. Turner gets the back and has the hooks in and is landing punches. This should be stopped as Turner is landing lots of punches and elbows. He’s landing more and the referee finally stops it. That was a solid performance from Turner.

Official Result- Jalin Turner def. Joshua Culibao by TKO (punches) at 3:01 of Round 2

> Kevin Aguilar (17-2, 2-1 UFC) vs. Zubaira Tukhugov (18-4-1, 3-1-1 UFC)
Featherweights

They feel each other out inside the first minute. They trade right hands. Aguilar is throwing a lot but not landing much. Tukhugov with a combo. They trade right hands. Tukhugov lands a big left hook that drops Aguilar and Tukhugov starts throwing punches. Tukhugov drops Aguilar again and swamrs with punches as Aguilar is down and the fight is stopped. That was a big finish by Tukhugov.

Official Result- Zubaira Tukhugov def. Kevin Aguilar by TKO (punches) at 3:21 of Round 1

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> Brad Riddell (7-1, 1-0 UFC) vs. Magomed Mustafaev (15-2, 3-1 UFC)
Lightweights

Mustafaev with a high kick early. Mustafaev with a body kick. Riddell then drops Mustafaev with a straight right hand and is landing from the top as Mustafaev scrambles for an ankle. Riddell scrambles out to his feet. Mustafaev with a takedown and then takes the back as they start to get to their feet. Mustafaev with a knee. Mustafaev gets another takedown but they get up and Mustafaev has the back. He lands two knees. Riddell trying to escape. Riddell explodes out and they break. 10-9 Riddell.

Riddell lands a big right hand to start and follows it with a leg kick. Riddell rushes forward and lands a combo. Riddell with a leg kick. Mustafaev tries a right hand but Riddell ducks under and lands a right hand and then lands a body kick. They trade punches. Mustafaev lands a hard right hand. Riddell with a body kick. Riddell just misses a head kick. They trade in close range. Riddell with a kick and Mustafaev takes him down and has the back. They get up but Mustafaev gets another takedown but he isn’t doing much with them. Mustafaev gets another takedown and Riddell gives his back as they stand. 10-9 Riddell, 20-18 Riddell.

They trade to start the third and Riddell is controlling the range. Mustafaev tries a flying knee but Riddell knocks him down with a right hand but Mustafaev gets right up and tries for a takedown. Riddell escapes. Riddell with a leg kick. Riddell gets a takedown and is now landing from the top. Riddell with some punches from the top. Riddell is cut open as they scramble up. They break and Riddell with a body kick. Mustafaev grabs a single leg and gets Riddell down but Riddell landing some elbows. Riddell stands up. Riddell throws Mustafaev to the mat and lands some and is landing body punches. Riddell ends the fight on top landing. 10-9 Riddell, 30-27 Riddell.

Official Result- Brad Riddell def. Magomed Mustafaev by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Ben Sosoli (7-2 2 NC, 0-0 1 NC UFC) vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (16-6-1, 5-4 UFC)
Heavyweights

They are throwing big punches early and both are landing. They both land punches. de Lima with a head kick. de Lima throwing lots of punches and some landing. de Lima knocks Sosoli down with a left hand and it is stopped as Sosoli did a faceplant. Big knockout by de Lima.

Official Result- Marcos Rogerio de Lima def. Ben Sosoli by TKO (punches) at 1:28 of Round 1

> Karolina Kowalkiewicz (#14, 12-5, 5-5 UFC) vs. Yan Xiaonan (11-1 1 NC, 4-0 UFC)
Women’s Strawweights

They are trading early and Kowalkiewicz lands a nice right hand. Xiaonan landing the jab. They trade in close range. They trade again and Xiaonan lands some good punches. Xiaonan with a combo. They tie up and Kowalkiewicz pushes Xiaonan against the fence. Xiaonan with a takedown. Kowalkiewicz gets her guard back. Xiaonan lands a right hand and backs off and Kowalkiewicz gets up. They tie back up against the fence. They separate. Kowalkiewicz is having trouble with her right eye. Xiaonan with a side kick. They tie up and Xiaonan with a hip toss takedown. Xiaonan with some kicks as she stands. 10-9 Xiaonan.

The doctors check on Kowalkiewicz’s eye but let her fight. They come out swinging and Xiaonan is landing lots of punches. Xiaonan with a combo as she keeps coming forward. Xiaonan with a leg kick and then lands a flurry against the fence and Kowalkiewicz initiates a clinch. Xiaonan gets Kowalkiewicz down but lets her back up. Kowalkiewicz is still covering up her eye. Xiaonan gets her back and gets a suplex but they get up. They trade and Xiaonan lands some good punches and kicks. Xiaonan with a combo. 10-9 Xiaonan, 20-18 Xiaonan.

Xiaonan coming out firing to start the third as Kowalkiewicz is still having trouble with her eye. Kowalkiewicz tries a spinning back fist but Xiaonan lands a right hand and then gets a takedown and is working from the top. Kowalkiewicz looking for a leg lock. Xiaonan landing punches as Kowalkiewicz is still looking for an ankle lock. Xiaonan escapes and is in the guard of Kowalkiewicz and landing punches. Xiaonan landed some illegal kicks but they weren’t called. 10-9 Xiaonan, 30-27 Xiaonan.

Official Result- Yan Xiaonan def. Karolina Kowalkiewicz by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

> Jimmy Crute (10-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (14-3 1 NC, 2-1 1 NC UFC)
Light Heavyweights

Crute gets an immediate takedown and flattens Oleksiejczuk out. Crute gets the back and lands some punches and keeps the fight down. Oleksiejczuk gets to his feet. Crute gets another takedown and still has the back. They get up and Crute gets another takedown. They get up and Oleksiejczuk escapes the clinch after he grabbed the fence to block a takedown. Oleksiejczuk with a right hand and then Crute gets a big takedown and is into side control and then moves to mount. Crute looking for the kimura and Oleksiejczuk taps. Crute with the dominant first-round win.

Official Result- Jimmy Crute def. Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (kimura) at 3:29 of Round 1

> Paul Felder (#6, 17-4, 9-4 UFC) vs. Dan Hooker (#7, 19-8, 9-4 UFC)
Lightweights

Hooker with some early leg kicks. Felder slips on a spinning back fist attempt. Hooker with a right hand and Felder counters with a left hook. Hooker with another leg kick. Felder with a combo. Hooker with a snapping jab. They both land some good punches and kicks. Felder with a body kick and Hooker counters with a left hand. They trade left hands. Felder with a spin kick. Hooker trips on a leg kick and they clinch as he stands. Hooker doing a good job of circling around. Felder with a solid late combo. Close, tense round. 10-9 Hooker.

Felder’s right eye is badly swollen. They are trading punches and kicks. They trade hard punches and Hooker gets Felder’s back standing. Hooker trying to get the hooks in standing. They separate and trade calf kicks. Felder with a right hand. Felder with a spin kick to the body. Felder is turning up the volume during this round. Felder with a combo to the body in close range and just misses a spinning back fist. Felder lands a flurry and Hooker lands a combo. They trade in close and Felder with a spinning elbow. 10-9 Felder, 19-19.

Hooker with a teet kick to start the third. They trade leg kicks. Felder with a nice jab. Felder with a right hand to the body. They trade leg kicks. Felder with a left hook and follows it with an uppercut. Hooker lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks and Felder’s landed a little harder. They trade punches. Both land a jab in close. They trade leg kicks. Felder with a power leg kick and then eats a snapping jab from Hooker. Hooker with a right hand. They trade hard leg kicks. Hooker with a left hand. Hooker with a nice combo. Felder with a spin kick to the body. Hooker with a body kick. Felder looks for a takeown and they clinch against the fence. 10-9 Hooker, 29-28 Hooker.

Felder with two hard leg kicks. Felder now on the offensive as he is landing some hard punches. Hooker with a calf kick but Felder counters with a right hand. Felder lands a combo. Felder with another combo. Felder lands a left that stuns Hooker. Hooker with some leg kicks and left hands and Felder rocks Hooker with a right hand. Hooker tries a takedown and they clinch against the fence. Felder lands an elbow as they break. Hooker tries another takedown and takes the back standing. Felder lands a hard right hand after they break. Felder lands another right hand as they have a close exchange. Hooker tries again for a takedown but Felder defends. Felder with an inside elbow. 10-9 Felder, 38-38.

Both mens’ faces are a mess heading into the final round. Hooker with the jab and Felder lands a leg kick. Felder with an inside leg kick. Felder lands a right hand as Hooker circled away. They trade and Felder lands the right hand hard. Felder with another right hand that connects. Felder with another right hand. Hooker tries another takedown but Felder defends as they are clinched against the fence but they break. Hooker lands a nice combo. Felder lands a right hand. Felder with the snap jab. Hooker with the jab. Felder just misses the spinning back fist but lands a snapping jab. Felder with a hard right hand. Hooker tries a takedown and completes it with a minute left. Hooker holding Felder down and both are landing on the ground. Felder gets up but Hooker takes the back and they scramble and Hooker on top but they get up. Felder with some back elbows. Incredible fight. 10-9 Felder, 48-47 Felder.

Official Result- Dan Hooker def. Paul Felder by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)