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UFC Fight Night 275 live results: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon heads back down under this weekend as a busy stretch of UFC events continues with UFC Fight Night 275 from the RAC Arena in Perth.

The main event is a pivotal five-round bout in the welterweight division as former UFC Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on Carlos Prates. Della Maddalena fights for the first time since dropping the welterweight title to Islam Makhachev in November, and he’s eager to get back to a rematch. Prates comes into this fight on a two-fight win streak after knocking out former champion Leon Edwards in November.

In the co-main event, long-time lightweight contender Beneil Dariush looks to get back into the win column as he battles surging prospect Quillan Salkilld, winner of eleven straight fights, including four straight to start his UFC career.

Also on the main card is a battle between former flyweight title challengers as Tim Elliott takes on Steve Erceg; plus, a pair of heavyweight fights that sees Shamil Gaziev take on Brando Pericic, and fan favorite Tai Tuivasa looks to end a winless drought against Louie Sutherland.

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> Lightweights- Dom Mar Fan (9-2, 0-0 UFC) vs. Kody Steele (7-1, 0-1 UFC)

Mar Fan with a front kick. He lands a leg kick. Steele scores a takedown and starts pressuring with his shoulder from the top. Steele lands some body shots from the top. Steele hunting for the crucifix position. Steele now looking for an arm-triangle choke. Mar Fan is able to sweep and reverse to the top. They scramble and Mar Fan remains on top. Steele forces a scramble as he attacks the leg. Mar Fan lands a few punches as Steele locks in a kneebar. It is on tight and Mar Fan taps! Steele picks up his first UFC win.

Fight Result- Kody Steele def. Dom Mar Fan by submission (heel hook) at 3:56 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Jonathan Micallef (9-1, 2-0 UFC) vs. Themba Gorimbo (14-6, 4-3 UFC)

Gorimbo with a high kick. They trade and Micallef lands a right hand. Micallef with a body kick and Gorimbo counters with a pair of kicks. Gorimbo throws a right hand and looks for a takedown against the fence. Micallef defends and they separate. Gorimbo lands a calf kick. Micallef with an inside leg kick. Gorimbo lands a right hand as Micallef comes forward. Micallef lands a left hand as Gorimbo lands a leg kick. Gorimbo lands a clean right hand in an exchange. Micallef lands a pair of left hands and they tie up. Micallef is pressing Gorimbo against the fence. Micallef with a knee. Gorimbo with a few knees but Micallef is able to sweep a leg and score a takedown. Micallef lands some shots from the top. Micallef keeps control as they get to their feet. Gorimbo escapes and Micallef lands a body kick and left hand. 10-9 Micallef.

Gorimbo lands a leg kick and Micallef pushes it against the fence. They both battle for the takedown against the fence. Gorimbo briefly gets it down and they battle for control as they stand. Micallef grabs the single leg and looks for a takedown but Gorimbo defends. They go to the mat and Gorimbo ends up on top. Micallef looks for a triangle choke from the bottom, but Gorimbo escapes and remains on top. Micallef pushes Gorimbo off with his feet, but Gorimbo gets right back on top. They battle for position as Gorimbo has the body triangle on but Micallef is able to turn in and is on top landing some punches. Gorimbo with an upkick. 10-9 Gorimbo, 19-19.

Micallef lands a high kick. They trade punches. Gorimbo lands a few leg kicks and Micallef lands a body kick. Gorimbo lands a right hand. Micallef throws but Gorimbo ducks under and gets a takedown, but Micallef forces it to the feet almost immediately. They separate and Micallef lands a body kick. Gorimbo lands a few punches. They trade leg kicks. Both land in close range. Micallef lands a quick combo. Gorimbo gets the leg and looks for a takedown but Micallef defends it. They break apart and Micallef lands a flurry including a pair of body kicks. Micallef landing with more volume late. Gorimbo lands an inside leg kick. Gorimbo lands a couple of punches and looks for a takedown. Micallef defends against the fence and lands a spinning back fist on the break. Micallef lands a body kick as Gorimbo lands a right hand. Micallef with a pair of kicks. Micallef lands late. 10-9 Micallef, 29-28 Micallef.

Fight Result- Jonathan Micallef def. Themba Gorimbo by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Ben Johnston (5-1, 0-0 UFC) vs. Wes Schultz (8-3, 0-1 UFC)

Schultz immediately looks for a takedown, but it is Johnston who ends up scoring a takedown. Johnston with a big elbow from the top. Schultz looked for the neck but Johnston escaped and got in the full guard and lands from the top. Johnston lands more shots from the top. Schultz is able to force a scramble to the feet. Schultz looking for a takedown but Johnston ends up on top as they go to the mat. Johnston lands some from inside the guard. Schultz forces it up and Johnston lands a pair of knees. Schultz pulls guard and Johnston attacks the arm from the top. Johnston with more action from the top. 10-9 Johnston.

They tie up and Schultz lands a knee and gets on top on the mat. Schultz attacks for a guillotine choke but Johnston is able to get out. Schultz now looks for a D’Arce choke from the top. Johnston escapes and ends up on top. Johnston lands an elbow. They scramble up and back down and Schultz ends up in side control. Schultz tries to get the back but Johnston slips out and ends up on top. Schultz attacks the neck for a guillotine choke. Johnston escapes. Johnston lands a big shot from the top. Johnston with some short elbows from side control. Johnston ends the round on top. 10-9 Johnston, 20-18 Johnston.

Johnston gets a takedown and Schultz looks for a choke, but Johnston escapes and they get back on their feet. Both are landing and Johnston gets the body lock and Schultz just weasles out and goes to the ground. Johnston lands and gets on top. Schultz scrambles and looks for the guillotine choke again. Schultz has it locked in and Johnston taps! Schultz gets the finish out of nowhere.

Fight Result- Wes Schultz def. Ben Johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:50 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Colby Thicknesse (8-1, 1-1 UFC) vs. Vince Morales (16-10, 3-8 UFC)

Thicknesse lands a high kick and they trade punches. They both land leg kicks after Morales lands a few punches. Thicknesse with a body kick. They go to the mat as Thicknesse is attacking the neck for a guillotine choke, but he lets it go. They get to their feet and Thicknesse jumps on the back. Morales gets out and on top as they go the mat. Thicknesse attacks the arm and then locks in a triangle choke. Morales escapes the choke but Thicknesse has an armbar locked on. Thicknesse lets go and goes back for a triangle choke. Thicknesse landing elbows as Morales is trying to defend. Morales is able to escape and Thicknesse scrambles to side control. Thicknesse gets back control and is looking for a rear-naked choke. Morales escapes and sweeps to the top. 10-9 Thicknesse.

They trade inside the pocket. Morales lands a right hand after Thicknesse lands a leg kick. Morales with another right hand. Morales lands a counter right hand after Thicknesse throws. Thicknesse lands a leg kick. Morales with a leg kick. Thicknesse tries to grapple but Morales gets away. Thicknesse with a high kick. Thicknesse lands a few more kicks. Morales lands to the body. Thicknesse with a body kick followed by a spinning back elbow. Morales is controlling the Octagon and lands. Thicknesse looks for a takedown against the fence. Morales is able to break apart and Thicknesse lands a right hand. Thicknesse with a right hand. Morales lands a right hand. 10-9 Thicknesse, 20-18 Thicknesse.

Thicknesse with a pair of kicks and then he lands a high kick. Morales lands a right hand. They trade kicks. Thicknesse with a right hand. Morales lands a right hand. They trade and Morales lands a few shots. Morales with a knee. Thicknesse with a leg kick. Thicknesse tried a takedown but Morales keeps it up. Morales hurts Thicknesse with a pair of right hands and he is pressuring. Thicknesse is on shaky legs and circles away. Morales lands a right hand and Thicknesse shoots for a takedown. Morales defends and has the neck. Morales looks for a Peruvian neck tie but loses position. Morales ends up getting the back against the fence. They go the distance. 10-9 Morales, 29-28 Thicknesse.

Fight Result- Colby Thicknesse def. Vince Morales by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights*- Jacob Malkoun (9-3, 5-3 UFC) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (37-21, 12-13 UFC)

*Meerschaert missed weight by four pounds

Malkoun is pressuring early. Meerschaert lands a left hand to the body. Malkoun lands a combo and then a right hand. Malkoun gets the single leg and Meerschaert attacks the neck as they go to the mat. Meerschaert is able to get to the top. Meerschaert is controlling from the top with neck control. Malkoun gets Meerschaert inside his full guard and throws from the bottom. Meerschaert gets to the half-guard. Meerschaert throws from the top. Meerschaert lands a left hand. Meerschaert attacks the neck. 10-9 Meerschaert.

Malkoun lands a right hand. Malkoun works the jab and he is pressing forward. Malkoun with another right hand and he pushes Meerschaert away after a grappling attempt. Malkoun back working the jab. Meerschaert lands a left hand. Malkoun with a few jabs. They trade in close range. Meerschaert with a high kick. Malkoun lands a right hand. Meerschaert shoots for a takedown and ends up pulling guard. Malkoun with some left hands from the top. Malkoun stands and Meerschaert is ordered to his feet. Malkoun lands a combination. Meerschaert lands a left hand. 10-9 Malkoun, 19-19.

Malkoun lands a left hook. Meerschaert lands a jab. They trade in close range. Meerschaert lands a combination. Malkoun with a series of shots. Meerschaert with a left hand. Malkoun with a big right hand. He lands another right hand and Malkoun scores a takedown. He works from the top a little but loses position and they get to their feet. Meerschaert with a left hand. Malkoun gets a late takedown and Meerschaert grabs the neck. Malkoun defends the choke. 10-9 Malkoun, 29-28 Malkoun.

Fight Result- Jacob Malkoun def. Gerald Meerschaert by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Junior Tafa (6-5, 2-5 UFC) vs. Kevin Christian (9-3, 0-1 UFC)

Christian lands a leg kick. Tafa just misses a left hook. Tafa lands a combination. Christian with a leg kick and Tafa reacts big and is limping. Christian lands another leg kick as Tafa connects with a right hand. Tafa with a right hand and he connects again and Christian backs up. Christian lands a leg kick as Tafa lands a right hand. Tafa connects with some shots and gets on top and starts throwing elbows from the top and Christian ends up going out cold! Nasty elbows from Tafa end it.

Fight Result- Junior Tafa def. Kevin Christian by knockout (elbows) at 2:42 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Cam Rowston (14-3, 2-0 UFC) vs. Robert Bryczek (18-6, 1-1 UFC)

Rowston with a leg kick and a right hand. Rowston with a front kick. Rowston lands a right hand. Rowston with more leg kicks as Bryczek is unable to land. Rowston lands and Bryczek lands a body shot and a leg kick. Bryczek lands a big combo to the body inside the pocket. Rowston goes for the takedown and gets Bryczek down. They get to their feet and Rowston lands a front kick. Rowston gets a takedown against the fence. Rowston lands from the top. Rowston with a solid right hand from the top. Bryczek kicks Rowston off and tries to stand, but Rowston stays on top and lands a big elbow. 10-9 Rowston.

Rowston lands a right hand. He lands again and Bryczek loses his mouth piece. Rowston looks for a takedown against the fence. He abandons it but lands a combo. Rowston with a leg kick. Rowston lands an elbow. Bryczek with a pair of leg kicks. Rowston lands a stiff jab followed by a combination. Rowston looks for a takedown and gets it. Rowston gets side control and lands. Rowston lands lots of shots from the top and has Bryczek in trouble. Rowston with more shots from the top. 10-9 Rowston, 20-18 Rowston.

Rowston landing more punches to get the third started. Rowston lands a high kick. Rowston with a combination ending with a knee before he scores a takedown. Rowston gets to side control and is in total control. Rowston gets back inside the guard of Bryczek and is landing a lot of punches. Rowston gets into side control before Bryczek gives up his back. Rowston lands from the back and ends up back on top and keeps landing. Bryczek throws some hammerfists from the bottom and looks for a leg. Rowston spins out and gets the mount and reigns down with punches until the horn sounds. 10-9 Rowston, 30-27 Rowston.

Fight Result- Cam Rowston def. Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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> Heavyweights- Tai Tuivasa (14-9, 8-9 UFC) vs. Louie Sutherland (10-5, 0-2 UFC)

Sutherland lands a leg kick. Sutherland shoots for a takedown and Tuivasa has the neck but lets go and they separate. Sutherland scores a takedown but Tuivasa butt scoots to the fence. Tuivasa uses the neck to get to his feet and they are tied up against the fence. Tuivasa lands a big elbow on the break. Sutherland lands a spinning elbow and a knee up the middle. Sutherland shoots for a takedown but Tuivasa defends and lands from the back. They scramble and Sutherland ends up in the mount. Sutherland controlling from the top but not a ton of action from the top. Sutherland with some shots from the top. 10-9 Sutherland.

Sutherland lands a leg kick. He lands another. Sutherland shoots for a takedown but Tuivasa defends and lands a knee as he has the neck. They are tied up against the fence. Sutherland gets Tuivasa down, but they get to their feet. Sutherland throws Tuivasa down to the ground. Sutherland in side control. There is nothing happening here. Sutherland gets the mount as he controls from the top. Sutherland looks for an arm-triangle choke. He abandons it and lands from the half-guard. They get to their feet and Tuivasa lands a pair of hammerfists, but Sutherland gets him back down. Sutherland controls from the back. 10-9 Sutherland, 20-18 Sutherland.

Tuivasa lands a right hand. Sutherland with a leg kick. Sutherland looks for a takedown and Tuivasa sprawls, but Sutherland trips him to the mat. Sutherland is in side control and lands short punches. Tuivasa attacks the neck from the bottom and lands a weird knee that may have been illegal. Sutherland back in side control and lands short elbows. Sutherland lands some punches. Sutherland gets the half-guard and lands some small punches. They are stood up by the referee. Sutherland grabs Tuivasa and pulls guard. Tuivasa gets the back and lands some punches. Sutherland reverses to side control. Tuivasa landed an illegal knee and lost a point late. 10-8 Sutherland, 30-26 Sutherland.

Fight Result- Louie Sutherland def. Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

> Heavyweights- #14 Shamil Gaziev (14-2, 3-2 UFC) vs. Brando Pericic (6-1, 2-0 UFC)

Pericic lands a pair of kicks before they have a heavy exchange against the feet. Gaziev lands a solid right hand and scores a takedown. Pericic works to his feet as Gaziev has back control. Gaziev with some knees to the back of Pericic’s legs. They are separated by the referee. Pericic lands a quick combination. Gaziev with a right hand. Pericic lands a flurry of right hands and it snaps Gaziev’s head back. Pericic lands to the body and some uppercuts. Pericic with big punches and Gaziev is backing up. Gaziev forces a clinch. Gaziev lands a knee. They are separated again. They trade big punches. Gaziev rocks Pericic with a combo. Pericic lands a right hand. They tie back up. 10-9 Pericic.

They start slugging away to start the round. Gaziev lands a jab and Pericic lands some leg kicks. They trade and both land body kicks. Pericic with a double jab. Gaziev lands a big combination. Pericic lands a big right hand. Pericic lands a big flurry that has Gaziev backing up. They trade in close range. Pericic lands a massive right hand. Pericic with a quick flurry and lands a knee as Gaziev pushes it against the fence. They are separated again. They trade punches and Pericic rocks Gaziev with a right hand. Pericic then drops Gaziev with a right hand and it is all over! What a fight!

Fight Result- Brando Pericic def. Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 3:44 of Round 2

> Featherweights- Marwan Rahiki (8-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ollie Schmid (4-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Rahiki lands a body kick. Rahiki with a high kick. Schmid just misses a big right hand. Rahiki lands a combo and a leg kick. Rahiki continues to land kicks. Schmid rushes in but eats a right hand from Rahiki. Rahiki drops Schmid with a left hand and finishes it off with some shots from the top! What a performance from Rahiki!

Fight Result- Marwan Rahiki def. Ollie Schmid by TKO (punches) at 2:47 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #11 Tim Elliott (21-13-1, 10-11 UFC) vs. #12 Steve Erceg (13-4, 4-3 UFC)

Elliott with front side kicks to start, though he’s not landing many of them. Elliott lands a body kick. Elliott looked for a jumping knee but Erceg lands a right hand. Elliott with a leg kick. Elliott with a quick combination. Elliott with a left hand. They trade punches. Elliott lands a combination. They trade inside the pocket. Elliott with a double left hand. Elliott clips Erceg with a left hand. Erceg lands as Elliott misses a left hand. Elliott clips Erceg with a left hand. They both land and Elliott gets a brief takedown, but they get up and separate. Erceg lands a high kick. Elliott scores a takedown. 10-9 Elliott.

Elliott mixing some kicks to start the second. Erceg lands a right hand. He lands another as Elliott lands a leg kick. Erceg lands a left hook and a jab. Erceg lands a left hand. Erceg with some jabs and Elliott lands a combination. Erceg with a right hand. Erceg lands a combination. Elliott scores a takedown and has the back as they stand. They separate and Erceg lands a left hook. Elliott lands a body kick then a leg kick. Erceg gets a takedown and has the back, but Elliott escapes to his feet. Elliott gets a takedown, but Erceg gets to his feet. Erceg lands a combination. He lands another combo. Elliott gets a takedown and they scramble. They get to their feet and Erceg lands several punches late. 10-9 Erceg, 19-19.

Erceg with two left hands and he lands a right hand. Erceg with a few jabs. Erceg lands a head kick and is landing with more volume. Erceg lands a right hand. Erceg lands a combo after Elliott defends a takedown attempt. They trade in close range. Erceg lands a combination and a right hand. They trade but Erceg is landing more and landing cleaner. Erceg with a right hand. Erceg lands a combination. Erceg lands and Elliott lands a counter left hand. Elliott shoots for a takedown but Erceg defends. Erceg lands some good punches. 10-9 Erceg, 29-28 Erceg.

Fight Result- Steve Erceg def. Tim Elliott by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #12 Beneil Dariush (23-7-1, 16-7-1 UFC) vs. Quillan Salkilld (11-1, 4-0 UFC)

Dariush stuns Salkilld early with a punch and rushes in to score a takedown. Dariush working hard for the takedown against the fence. Salkilld is defending as Dariush has control of a leg. There isn’t much happening otherwise. They separate and both swing and land. Salkilld lands a right hand and Dariush goes down. Salkilld gets the back and is landing and it is stopped! Salkilld gets the big finish!

Fight Result- Quillan Salkilld def. Beneil Dariush by TKO (punches) at 3:29 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #1 Jack Della Maddalena (18-3, 8-1 UFC) vs. #5 Carlos Prates (23-7, 6-1 UFC)

Prates with a pair of leg kicks. Maddalena lands to the body. Maddalena lands a right hook. Maddalena works the jab and Prates lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. They land leg kicks at the same time. Prates lands a left hand. Prates with a leg kick followed by a combo. Maddalena lands a leg kick. Prates with a heavy calf kick then a body kick. Maddalena rushes in and both land. Prates with a leg kick. Prates scores with a body kick. Prates with a combo and a knee. Prates lands a combination. Maddalena gets a takedown. Maddalena ends the round on top. 10-9 Prates.

Prates lands a body kick. Maddalena lands a counter left hand. Prates lands a left hand and is scoring with his punches. Maddalena gets a brief takedown and tries to take the back, but Prates shakes him off and they stand. Prates with an elbow, then a knee and two left hands. Prates with a stiff left hand. Maddalena lands an uppercut then a left hand. Maddalena looks for a takedown against the fence but Prates defends. They separate and Maddalena lands to the body and Prates lands a left hand. Prates lands a knee and then stuns Maddalena with a kick and is landing a flurry looking for a finish. Prates with a knee and Maddalena fires back with an uppercut. Prates with a heavy calf kick and Maddalena is limping. Prates with a big knee. Prates lands a left hand. Big elbow against the fence by Prates. Prates lands a leg kick and Maddalena goes to the mat. 10-9 Prates, 20-18 Prates.

Prates lands to start the third. Maddalena looks for a takedown but Prates defends. Prates lands a big leg kick and more shots and Maddalena covers up. Prates with a knee. Maddalena is cut open. Prates lands two left hands and another kick and Maddalena goes down. Maddalena gets up and Prates unleashes a lot of shots. Prates lands from the top and backs off to let Maddalena up. Prates with a combo ending with a knee. Prates lands an elbow. Prates with two leg kicks and Maddalena goes down. Prates lands more leg kicks then starts landing punches from the top. Prates with hammerfists and it is stopped! Big finish from Prates!

Fight Result- Carlos Prates def. Jack Della Maddalena by TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 3

UFC 322 live results: Two title superfights from MSG

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The UFC’s yearly trip to the World’s Most Famous Arena is upon us as Madison Square Garden in New York City hosts UFC 322.

The main event is a superfight for the UFC welterweight championship as current champion Jack Della Maddalena defends for the first time against former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

Della Maddalena is coming off a win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in which he became the man to beat at 170 pounds while also extending his win streak to 17 straight. Makhachev vacates the lightweight title in order to move up and is looking to improve on a 15-fight win streak after submitting Renato Moicano at UFC 311.

The co-main event is another superfight as UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko defends against former UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili. Shevchenko is coming off a title defense over Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 while Weili vacates the 115-pound title following five straight wins.

The rest of the main card is stacked with ranked fighters as Sean Brady takes on Michael Morales in a welterweight bout; former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards battles Carlos Prates; and a lightweight fight between Beneil Dariush and Benoit Saint-Denis kicks off the main card.

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> Lightweights- Viacheslav Borshchev (8-6-1, 3-5-1 UFC) vs. Matheus Camilo (9-3, 0-1 UFC)

Camilo lands a left hook. Borshchev with a leg kick. They trade and Camilo gets a takedown, but Borshchev is able to force it to the feet. Camilo has body control against the fence, but Borshchev is able to cause a break. Camilo lands a jab that backs Borshchev up. Camilo lands a leg kick and they trade combos inside the pocket. Camilo scores a takedown. Camilo lands some body shots from inside the guard. Borshchev forces it to the feet. 10-9 Camilo.

They trade jabs and Camilo lands a leg kick. Borshchev lands a flurry as Camilo is circling around. Camilo lands a right hand and scores a takedown. Camilo gets the back but reverses to the top and is in the mount. Camilo is looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. They scramble to the feet and separate. Camilo scores a takedown but they quickly get to their feet. Borshchev lands a leg kick and a combo to the body. Borshchev lands more to the body and Camilo lands a left hand. Borshchev lands a left hand. 10-9 Camilo, 20-18 Camilo.

They trade jabs as Borshchev is pressing forward. They trade combinations in close range. Camilo lands a solid right hand. Camilo shoots for a takedown but Borshchev defends it. Borshchev with a combo and lands a body kick. Borshchev with front kicks. Borshchev lands a series of punches and a leg kick. Borshchev lands a left hand. Camilo rocks Borshchev with a right hand. Camilo with a heavy leg kick. Camilo scores a takedown. They roll and Borshchev ends up on top inside the guard of Camilo. Borshchev stands and lands leg kicks. Camilo gets up. Camilo lands a stiff right hand. Camilo with another right hand. Camilo with a brief late takedown. 10-9 Camilo, 30-27 Camilo.

Fight Result- Matheus Camilo def. Viacheslav Borshchev by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Baisangur Susurkaev (10-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Eric McConico (10-3-1, 1-1 UFC)

They immediately clinch against the fence and trade knees. They trade more knees with Susurkaev having control. McConico reverses and lands an elbow. They separate and McConico lands a short uppercut. Susurkaev lands a right hand. Susurkaev lands a leg kick as McConico lands a combo. McConico lands an elbow and a right hand as McConico forces Susurkaev against the fence. Susurkaev briefly gets a takedown and then scores another one. They keep going up and down as Susurkaev lands some knees to the thigh. McConico lands a left hand as they break. They trade late. 10-9 Susurkaev.

Susurkaev lands some big shots and a body kick early to start. Susurkaev lands a left hand. Susurkaev with a combo and a knee to the body. Susurkaev lands a right hand but McConico lands a groin strike and timeout is called. Susurkaev is able to continue. McConico with a short leg kick. Susurkaev lands a body kick and a right hand. They clinch as Susurkaev lands a knee to the body. McConico with some knees in the clinch. Susurkaev lands a body kick after a brief takedown. They clinch against the fence. They separate and Susurkaev is landing. McConico lands a big right hand. They tie up and hang onto each other. 10-9 Susurkaev, 20-18 Susurkaev.

Susurkaev lands a right hand as McConico lands a body kick. Susurkaev lands a pair of solid punches. Susurkaev lands a left hand and a front kick to the body. Susurkaev lands a groin strike and timeout is called. They get back going and they trade leg kicks. McConico with a jab. Susurkaev drops McConico with a massive right hand and it is all over! What a finish from Susurkaev!

Fight Result- Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric McConico by knockout (punch) at 1:38 of Round 3

> Women’s Strawweights- #12 Angela Hill (18-15, 13-15 UFC) vs. Fatima Kline (8-1, 2-1 UFC)

Kline lands a combo as Hill lands a leg kick. They trade before clinching and Kline scores a takedown and gets inside the full guard. Kline lands from the top as Hill throws some upkicks. They scramble to the feet but Kline maintains control. Kline lands a knee. They separate. Hill lands a calf kick. Kline lands a right hand. Kline lands a combination and a body kick. Kline lands a front kick and an uppercut. Kline scores a takedown and lands some elbows from the top. Kline lands from the top and Hill lands an upkick, but Kline gets into side control and looks for a kimura. 10-9 Kline.

Kline lands a knee and a body kick. Kline lands a solid right hand and another one as she is pouring it on with the punches. Kline with a body kick. Kline looks for a takedown as she pushes it against the fence. Kline lands a left hook as they separate. Kline landing with more volume as she’s mixing punches and kicks. Hill with a leg kick. They trade in close range as Hill is pressing forward. Kline lands a combo and they clinch. Hill with a knee. They trade knees. 10-9 Kline, 20-18 Kline.

Hill lands a right hand. Both working the jab and Kline lands a right hand. Kline with a combination. Kline working the jab. They trade inside the pocket. Kline with a front kick followed by a quick combo. Kline lands a jab as Hill lands a leg kick. Kline with some more jabs and a right hand. They trade as Hill forces a clinch against the fence. Kline scores a takedown. Kline working from the top and stands up. Kline trying to land as Hill is throwing upkicks. They get to their feet. Kline gets a takedown and lands a big flurry from the back. Kline has the body triangle on and is landing tons of punches. Kline hurts Hill with a right hand on the way up at the end. 10-9 Kline, 30-27 Kline.

Fight Result- Fatima Kline def. Angela Hill by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Pat Sabatini (20-5, 7-2 UFC) vs. Chepe Mariscal (18-6 1 NC, 5-0 UFC)

Sabatini lands a solid combination. Sabatini grabs a leg as Mariscal throws a kick and he gets Mariscal down to the ground. They scramble and Sabatini has the back as they stand. Sabatini drags it down and uses the butterfly to take full back control. Sabatini working for a choke from the back as he lands some short punches. Mariscal is able to reverse to the top. Mariscal gets to his feet and Sabatini stands. They both land before clinching. Sabatini misses a spin attack but lands a knee to the body. Mariscal lands a late head kick. 10-9 Sabatini.

They trade and Sabatini looks for a takedown against the fence as he has the back. Sabatini gets it down and has the back, but they get right up, though Sabatini keeps back control. Sabatini drags it back down. Mariscal scrambles but Sabatini is staying on offense. They scramble as Sabatini stays on top and Mariscal is throwing punches from the bottom. Sabatini is cut open, from the head kick at the end of the first. Sabatini with an elbow from the top. He lands another. They scramble to their feet. Sabatini looks for a takedown, but Mariscal defends and lands a knee. They trade and Sabatini lands a left hand. Sabatini gets a takedown and lands from the top to end the round. 10-9 Sabatini, 20-18 Sabatini.

Sabatini goes right for a takedown but Mariscal is able to escape. Sabatini drops down and scores a takedown. Sabatini takes the back and is landing as he has the hooks locked on. Sabatini is working for a choke but Mariscal is defending the hands. Sabatini keeping back control as he is landing and Mariscal has not found a way to escape. Mariscal is trying to roll out and Sabatini lands as they stand. 10-9 Sabatini, 30-27 Sabatini.

Fight Result- Pat Sabatini def. Chepe Mariscal by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights- Kyle Daukaus (16-4 1 NC, 3-4 1 NC UFC) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (37-20, 12-12 UFC)

Daukaus hurts Meerschaert with a left hand and then drops him with some follow-up shots. Daukaus looks for a D’Arce choke and has it locked in and Meerschaert taps! Daukaus picks up the big win.

Fight Result- Kyle Daukaus def. Gerald Meerschaert by submission (D’Arce choke) at :50 of Round 1

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> Featherweights- Malcolm Wellmaker (10-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Ethyn Ewing (8-2, 0-0 UFC)

Ewing with a high kick. Ewing lands a right hand. Ewing with an inside leg kick. Wellmaker lands a hard body kick. Wellmaker lands a right hand that hurts Ewing. They clinch and Wellmaker lands a knee. Ewing lands a right hand. They break apart. Ewing with a right hand. Wellmaker with a jab and a body kick. Wellmaker with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Wellmaker lands an elbow as they clinch. Ewing gets a takedown but they get right up. Ewing has the body lock. Wellmaker lands some knees in the clinch. Ewing lands a combo as they break. Wellmaker lands a body kick. Ewing with a flurry in close range. Ewing lands a pair of knees late. 10-9 Ewing.

They trade body kicks and then trade high kicks. Ewing works the jab. Wellmaker lands a right hand. Ewing pressuring and landing. Wellmaker lands a right hand and a leg kick then a right hook and another right hand. Ewing lands a combination against the fence. Ewing lands a right hand. Wellmaker with a left hand. Ewing lands a combo with a high kick. Wellmaker lands two big right hands. Ewing lands a right hand. Wellmaker lands a knee to the body and a right hand and Ewing is backing up. Ewing is running away as he is hurt. Ewing with a flurry inside the pocket. They trade in close range. Wellmaker pressing forward and lands to the body. Ewing with a brief takedown and lands a knee and a right hand. 10-9 Ewing, 20-18 Ewing.

Wellmaker lands a combination. They trade inside the pocket and Wellmaker lands a body kick. Wellmaker with a spin kick. Ewing lands a right hand. Wellmaker with a pair of jabs. Ewing lands a combination as they clinch up. Ewing has the back. They get back in front of each other and Wellmaker lands a knee. Wellmaker lands an uppercut. Wellmaker with a body kick as Ewing lands a right hand. Ewing with a flurry of shots. Wellmaker tries for a takedown but Ewing defends and lands an elbow. They trade in close range. Ewing gets a takedown but they scramble up and he has the back. Ewing with short right hands and they trade at the end. 10-9 Ewing, 30-27 Ewing.

Fight Result- Ethyn Ewing def. Malcolm Wellmaker by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- #4 Erin Blanchfield (13-2, 7-1 UFC) vs. #8 Tracy Cortez (12-2, 6-1 UFC)

Both work the jab early on as Blanchfield lands an inside leg kick. Cortez with a combination. Blanchfield lands a right hand. Cortez with a jab and a right hand. Blanchfield counters with a leg kick. Blanchfield lands a right hand and Cortez lands a counter left hand. Blanchfield with a high kick and lands a combo as Cortez lands a knee. Blanchfield with a body kick and a combo. Blanchfield lands a jab. Cortez with a right hand and a knee as Blanchfield was coming in. Blanchfield with two right hands as Cortez lands a knee. They trade jabs and Blanchfield with a high kick. Cortez lands a left hand. They trade inside the pocket. Cortez works the jab. Cortez with a stiff jab as Blanchfield lands. Blanchfield lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Cortez.

They both rush to the center and land. Cortez with a left hook. Cortez scores a takedown. Blanchfield is able to reverse to the top and has body control as they stand. Blanchfield with short left hands. Blanchfield looks for the takedown but Cortez showing good defense as they separate. They trade combinations. Both landing at the same time. Cortez lands a body kick. Blanchfield with a hard body kick. Blanchfield scores a takedown and is inside the guard of Cortez. Blanchfield looking for an arm-triangle choke. Blanchfield gets the back and lands a flurry, though Cortez gets to her feet. Blanchfield still pressuring against the fence. Blanchfield gets another takedown and takes the back as they scramble up. Blanchfield has a choke locked in and Cortez taps! Blanchfield picks up the big win.

Fight Result- Erin Blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:44 of Round 2

> Middleweights- Roman Kopylov (14-4, 6-4 UFC) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (17-6, 8-3 UFC)

Kopylov with a pair of leg kicks as Rodrigues lands a right hand. Rodrigues lands a jab. Rodrigues lands a right hand after Kopylov lands a leg kick. Rodrigues with a body kick. Rodrigues lands a combo. Rodrigues with a high kick. Rodrigues looks for a takedown but Kopylov defends. Rodrigues with some short punches as they separate. Kopylov lands a combination. Rodrigues lands a body kick. Rodrigues lands a solid right hand. Rodrigues lands a few punches mixed with a body kick. Rodrigues with an inside leg kick. Rodrigues with a knee to the body. Kopylov gets a big takedown but Rodrigues is able to push him off. Rodrigues with an upkick to the body. 10-9 Rodrigues.

Rodrigues lands and Kopylov scores a takedown. Rodrigues is attacking the leg but Kopylov is able to escape. Rodrigues shoots for a takedown as he pushes Kopylov against the fence. Rodrigues lands an uppercut and a combo after they’ve separated. Rodrigues with a right hand as Kopylov lands a jab. Kopylov grabs a Rodrigues kick and lands some right hands. Rodrigues lands a combo. Rodrigues lands to the body. They both land to the body. Rodrigues with some right hands and a knee to the body. Rodrigues with a jab and a body shot. Kopylov catches a Rodrigues kick and Rodrigues falls backwards and down but gets up and lands a right hand. They have a heavy exchange against the fence. Kopylov lands a head kick. 10-9 Rodrigues, 20-18 Rodrigues.

They both land in close range to start the third. Rodrigues with a right hand. He lands another. Kopylov tags Rodrigues with a left hand and Rodrigues was wobbly for a moment. Rodrigues lands a right hand. Rodrigues looked for a single leg but lets go. They trade as both are looking for openings. Kopylov lands a combo. They trade heavy punches. Kopylov lands a right hook. Kopylov lands a left hand. Rodrigues with a right hand. Rodrigues with a body kick and a right hand. Kopylov lands a high kick. Kopylov lands a combo and a high kick. 10-9 Kopylov, 29-28 Rodrigues.

Fight Result- Gregory Rodrigues def. Roman Kopylov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Bo Nickal (7-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. Rodolfo Vieira (11-3, 6-3 UFC)

Nickal lands a body kick and a leg kick. Nickal grabs the body and slams Vieira down and starts landing big shots as Vieira is covering up as he gets to his feet. Nickal with some knees against the fence. Nickal lands an elbow. Vieira reverses and lands a pair of knees. They break apart. Vieira shoots for a takedown but Nickal grabs the neck and gets on top as they roll to the mat. Nickal has control as they work to the feet. Nickal with a big elbow on the break. Vieira with a pair of leg kicks. Nickal lands a pair of left hands and a high kick, then another left hand. Nickal lands a left hand. 10-9 Nickal.

Vieira lands a right hand. Nickal lands a left hand and a body kick. Nickal lands a solid combination. Nickal with a jab and a right hand as Vieira lands a leg kick. Nickal with another left hand and a double jab. Vieira lands a right hand but eats a four-punch counter from Nickal. Nickal lands a stiff jab. Vieira lands a right hand. Vieira looks for a takedown as he pushes Nickal against the fence. They separate. Nickal stuns Vieira with a left hand. Vieira shoots for a takedown but Nickal sprawls and lands. 10-9 Nickal, 20-18 Nickal.

Nickal lands a kick as Vieira lands a right hand. Nickal lands a leg kick. Nickal looks for a takedown but is unable to grab Vieira. Vieira lands a right hand to the body. Nickal with a left hand and then lands a head kick and Vieira goes down and is out cold! What a finish by Nickal!

Fight Result- Bo Nickal def. Rodolfo Vieira by knockout (head kick) at 2:24 of Round 3

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> Lightweights*- #9 Beneil Dariush (23-6-1, 16-6-1 UFC) vs. #13 Benoit Saint-Denis (15-3 1 NC, 7-3 UFC)

*Dariush missed weight by 1.2 pounds

Dariush lands a leg kick but then Saint-Denis lands a right hand and Dariush goes down face first out cold! Brutal knockout from Saint-Denis.

Fight Result- Benoit Saint-Denis def. Beneil Dariush by knockout (punch) at :16 of Round 1

> Welterweights- #4 Leon Edwards (22-5 1 NC, 14-4 1 NC UFC) vs. #9 Carlos Prates (22-7, 5-1 UFC)

Edwards lands a leg kick. Prates lands a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Edwards lands a left hand. Prates with a leg kick. Edwards shoots for a takedown and has the body lock against the fence. Prates lands a knee. They are separated after no action. Prates lands a knee to the body and a left hand. Edwards lands a leg kick. Edwards scores a takedown and gets the back of Prates as they scramble. Prates stands with Edwards on his back. Edwards landing some punches. Edwards gets Prates back down. Prates grabs the fence. Edwards looks for a choke but time runs out on the round. 10-9 Edwards.

Prates lands a leg kick. He lands another as Edwards lands a left hand. Prates with another leg kick. They trade left hands and Prates lands another leg kick followed by a jab. Prates drops Edwards with a left hand and a follow-up shot ends it! What a knockout by Prates!

Fight Result- Carlos Prates def. Leon Edwards by knockout (punch) at 1:28 of Round 2

> Welterweights- #2 Sean Brady (18-1, 8-1 UFC) vs. #8 Michael Morales (18-0, 6-0 UFC)

They both throw kicks early. Brady with a leg kick as Morales works the jab. Morales lands a jab as Brady comes forward. Brady lands a leg kick. Morales hurts Brady with a combination. Morales landing as Brady is hurt. Brady may have recovered. Morales lands a right hand. Brady lands a left hook. Morales lands a right hand. Morales lands a right hand and Brady falls to the mat and Morales starts landing from the top and it is stopped! What a finish from Morales!

Fight Result- Michael Morales def. Sean Brady by TKO (punches) at 3:27 of Round 1

> UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship- C Valentina Shevchenko (25-4-1, 14-3-1 UFC) vs. #1 WSW Zhang Weili (26-3, 10-2 UFC)

Shevchenko with a short leg kick. Weili lands a right hand. Shevchenko lands a body kick. Weili lands a leg kick. Shevchenko with a left hand. Shevchenko lands a knee to the body and gets Weili down to the mat. They scramble up and Shevchenko lands a knee and Weili lands an elbow. Shevchenko lands a spinning back fist that hurts Weili as they clinch. Shevchenko gets a takedown into side control. They battle for position on the mat. Shevchenko ends the round on top. 10-9 Shevchenko.

Shevchenko lands a combination. They both land before Shevchenko grabs the body lock and scores a takedown. Shevchenko gets into side control and gets the crucifix position and lands. Shevchenko dominating from the top as she gets back inside the guard of Weili. Shevchenko lands from the top. Shevchenko ends the round landing from the top. 10-9 Shevchenko, 20-18 Shevchenko.

Shevchenko with a pair of body kicks. Weili lands a right hand. Shevchenko lands a jab as Weili was throwing. Shevchenko with a spin kick to the body. Weili lands a body kick and they tie up. They trade knees along the fence. Weili lands an elbow as they separate. Shevchenko lands a knee as Weili was coming forward. Weili throws a kick but Shevchenko grabs the body and gets a takedown. Shevchenko controlling and landing from the top. 10-9 Shevchenko, 30-27 Shevchenko.

Weili lands a body kick as Shevchenko lands a right hand. Shevchenko lands a body kick and Weili is backing up. Shevchenko lands another body kick. She lands a high kick now. Shevchenko grabs the Thai clinch and lands a knee to the body and head before letting go. Shevchenko lands a body kick and stuns Weili with a right hand. They clinch and Shevchenko gets it back down to the mat. Shevchenko lands from the top. 10-9 Shevchenko, 40-36 Shevchenko.

They tie up against the fence right away and trade position. Shevchenko lands a knee and Weili lands a right hand as they separate. Shevchenko lands a body kick. They tie back up. Weili lands an elbow but Shevchenko scores a takedown. Shevchenko lands from the top. Shevchenko controls from the top for the rest of the round and lands though Weili throws from the bottom. 10-9 Shevchenko, 50-45 Shevchenko.

Fight Result- Valentina Shevchenko def. Zhang Weili by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) to retain the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship

> UFC Welterweight Championship- C Jack Della Maddalena (18-2, 8-0 UFC) vs. #1 LW Islam Makhachev (27-1, 16-1 UFC)

Makhachev lands a low kick. Maddalena fires some punches. Maddalena with a jab to the body as Makhachev lands some calf kicks. Makhachev scores a takedown. Makhachev lands from the top as he’s trying to pin an arm. They scramble to their feet but Makhachev has back control. Maddalena gets on his feet as Makhachev is still on the back. They go back to the mat and Maddalena lets Makhachev get into his half-guard. Makhachev is looking to attack the neck. Makhachev lands from the top as Maddalena throws upkicks. 10-9 Makhachev.

Makhachev with a calf kick. Makhachev with another leg kick. He lands a high kick. Maddalena lands a right hand as they clinch and Makhachev pushes it to the fence. Maddalena tries for a takedown but ends up on the bottom. Makhachev working from the half-guard and doing enough to keep Maddalena pinned on the bottom as Makhachev lands some shots. Makhachev has an arm-triangle kind of position but Maddalena gets out of it. Makhachev lands some elbows as they get up. 10-9 Makhachev, 20-18 Makhachev.

Makhachev lands a quick combo. Maddalena with a right hand. Makhachev lands a calf kick. Makhachev with another calf kick. Makhachev lands a combination. They clinch and Maddalena lands lots of punches as Makhachev lands a pair of knees and they break. Makhachev scores a takedown. Makhachev is in control but Maddaelna is trying to force separation. Makhachev lands some elbows. Maddalena scrambles up late. 10-9 Makhachev, 30-27 Makhachev.

Maddalena lands a pair of kicks. Makhachev lands a body kick. Makhachev with an inside leg kick. Makhachev with a body kick. Makhachev with a pair of right hands and a leg kick. Makhachev lands a combination and then gets a takedown. Makhachev is able to take the back and has the body triangle locked on. Maddalena is able to get Makhachev into his half-guard. Makhachev in total control from the top. They almost scramble up as Makhachev has control. 10-9 Makhachev, 40-36 Makhachev.

Maddalena tries to land but Makhachev ducks under and scores a takedown. Makhachev is looking for a kimura but Maddaelna gets it free. Makhachev working in the half-guard and landing from the top. Maddalena gets Makhachev inside of his guard. Makhachev attacks the neck. Maddalena is grimacing on the bottom. Makhachev looks for a D’Arce choke but Maddalena escapes. Makhachev gets back inside the guard of Maddalena. 10-9 Makhachev, 50-45 Makhachev.

Fight Result- Islam Makhachev def. Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) to win the UFC Welterweight Championship

UFC 315 live results: Two title fights from Montreal

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

For the first time in ten years, the Octagon returns to Montreal for a big pay-per-view event with two title fights as UFC 315 takes place at the Bell Centre.

The main event sees UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad make his first title defense against challenger Jack Della Maddalena. Muhammad is coming off his title fight win over Leon Edwards in July 2024, but injuries have delayed his first defense. Della Maddalena gets the first shot coming off a 16-fight win streak which includes a 7-0 record with the UFC.

In the co-main event, UFC women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko makes her first title defense of her second reign against Manon Fiorot. Shevchenko is coming off a title fight win over Alexa Grasso in September 2024 while Fiorot is riding a 12-fight win streak including seven straight wins to start her UFC career.

Also on the main card is a featherweight bout between UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo and Aiemann Zahabi; a women’s flyweight bout between former champion Alexa Grasso and Natalia Silva; and a lightweight bout pitting Benoit Saint-Denis against the returning Kyle Prepolec.

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> Bantamweights- Brad Katona (14-4, 4-4 UFC) vs. Bekzat Almakhan (16-2, 0-1 UFC)

Almakhan lands a jab to the body and follows with a combination. Almakhan lands a right hand. Almakhan with an uppercut as Katona lands a right hand. Almakhan drops Katona with another uppercut and lands a hammerfist to finish it off. What a finish from Almakhan!

Fight Result- Bekzat Almakhan def. Brad Katona by knockout (punch) at 1:04 of Round 1

> Featherweights- Daniel Santos (11-2, 2-1 UFC) vs. JeongYeong Lee (11-2, 2-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks before trading punches inside the pocket. Lee lands a pair of leg kicks as Santos lands a right hand. Santos lands a pair of body kicks. Lee lands a body kick. They trade in close range. Lee pushing the pace and lands a right hand and then drops Santos with a right hand. Santos quickly stands as Lee lands an elbow and Santos chases the takedown. Lee defends but Santos takes his back. Santos drags Lee down for a moment but they separate. Santos lands a right hand. Lee lands a jab and they trade inside the pocket. Santos lands a calf kick. They trade jabs. Lee lands a left to the body. They both land flurries in close range. Lee lands a left hook. Santos lands a right hand and Lee stumbles, but he lands a counter right hand. Lee lands a right hand. Santos lands and looks for a takedown, but Lee defends against the fence. They break. 10-9 Lee.

Lee lands an uppercut and Santos lands to the body. They trade inside the pocket. Santos misses a spin attack but is able to score a takedown. Santos has back control as they’re on the mat. Santos lands a knee to the body as they stand. They trade leg kicks. They trade and Santos gets another takedown. They get up and both connect as Lee lands a left hook. Santos lands a jumping knee. They trade leg kicks and Santos lands a pair of them. Santos scores another takedown. Santos landing from inside the guard of Lee. Lee pushes Santos off and Santos grabs the back as they stand. They break and trade. Lee clips Santos with a right hand. Santos with a spinning elbow. They both land inside the pocket. 10-9 Santos, 19-19.

They trade as both solidly land. Santos scores a takedown and looked for an arm-triangle choke but went to side control. Santos lands a pair of short elbows. They stand and Santos gets a brief takedown but they get to their feet. Lee lands a few punches. Santos lands a leg kick. Lee working the jab. Santos pushes Lee against the fence but they break. Santos lands a big right hand. They trade combos. Santos scores a takedown. They get up and Santos lands a knee before they break. Santos grabs a leg and Lee lands to defend and Santos lands a head kick as they separate. 10-9 Santos, 29-28 Santos.

Fight Result- Daniel Santos def. JeongYeong Lee by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Middleweights*- Marc-Andre Barriault (16-9 1 NC, 5-8 1 NC UFC) vs. Bruno Silva (23-12, 4-6 UFC)

*Silva missed weight by one pound

Silva lands a jab and Barriault lands some uppercuts. Barriault lands a body kick and Silva grabs the leg and lands some right hands. Barriault grabs the clinch and lands an elbow and some knees. Barriault with some big punches and lands an elbow and Silva goes down and is out cold! A vicious finish from Barriault to pick up the win!

Fight Result- Marc-Andre Barriault def. Bruno Silva by knockout (elbow) at 1:27 of Round 1

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> Light Heavyweights- Navajo Stirling (6-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ivan Erslan (14-4 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)

Stirling throwing kicks early. Erslan lands a combination. Erslan lands a right hand then a left hook. Stirling lands a spin kick. Erslan lands a right hand. Stirling with a leg and body kick. Stirling lands a pair of leg kicks. Erslan with a right hand. He lands another. Erslan with a right hand then a left hook. Stirling with a leg kick as Erslan lands a right hand. Erslan lands a right hand. Stirling with a pair of kicks. Erslan with a combo. 10-9 Erslan.

They trade and Stirling pushes it to the fence, but Erslan takes the back and lands some knees. They separate for a moment and Stirling gets a takedown. Stirling lands some punches as he has Erslan’s back. Erslan is able to reverse and he has the back of Stirling as they stand. Erslan with some soft knees. Stirling with some back punches and they break apart. Stirling with some body kicks. He lands a leg kick then a combo to the body. Stirling just misses a knee but lands a pair of kicks. Erslan lands a right hand. Erslan lands to the body. Stirling with a body kick. Stirling lands a left hand then a leg kick followed by a high kick. 10-9 Stirling, 19-19.

Stirling lands a jab as Erslan lands a right hand. Erslan with an uppercut and a right hand. Erslan landing slightly more. They trade jabs and Stirling lands an uppercut. Stirling lands a leg kick. They clinch for a moment and Stirling lands knees before they separate and trade. Stirling lands a big right hand that stuns Erslan. Erslan tries for a desperation takedown and Stirling lands some punches as he’s defending. Stirling still landing as they stand. They trade inside the pocket. Stirling lands a big elbow and lands a big flurry and Erslan falls face first to the mat but he’s alert. Stirling landing and Erslan gets to his feet and Stirling has the back. Stirling drags it down and lands. Stirling with lots of punches as the fight ends. 10-8 Stirling, 29-27 Stirling.

Fight Result- Navajo Stirling def. Ivan Erslan by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

> Light Heavyweights- Modestas Bukauskas (17-6, 5-4 UFC) vs. Ion Cutelaba (19-10-1 1 NC, 8-9-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Bukauskas lands a jab as Cutelaba lands a leg kick. Cutelaba lands a heavy leg kick. Bukauskas lands a right hand. Bukauskas lands another right hand. Cutelaba lands a right hand. Cutelaba lands some kicks. Bukauskas lands a switch kick. Cutelaba lands a right hand. Bukauskas lands a right hand. Bukauskas lands a calf kick. Cutelaba with a leg kick. Bukauskas lands a combination and then follows with another. Bukauskas lands a spin kick. Cutelaba with a spin kick. Bukauskas lands a right hand. Bukauskas with a spin kick. 10-9 Bukauskas.

They trade in close range and Bukauskas lands a right hand. Cutelaba throws a spinning elbow and trips to the mat as he throws it. They clinch against the fence. There isn’t much action happening and they are separated. Cutelaba tries a spin kick and slips to the mat again but gets up. Bukauskas lands a right hand. Cutelaba with a right hand. They trade punches. Bukauskas lands a right hand and they trade late. 10-9 Cutelaba, 19-19.

Cutelaba shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. He lands an elbow. They trade knees while tied up. They separate and trade. Cutelaba lands a leg kick. Cutelaba with a right hand. Bukauskas with a high kick. They trade before clinching up. They trade knees. Cutelaba tries to trip it down but Bukauskas keeps it standing. Cutelaba lands to the body. They separate and Bukauskas lands a right hand before they tie back up. Cutelaba with short punches. Bukauskas lands and they separate. Both land some solid punches. Close fight. 10-9 Bukauskas, 29-28 Bukauskas.

Fight Result- Modestas Bukauskas def. Ion Cutelaba by split decision (27-30, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- #7 Jessica Andrade (26-13, 17-11 UFC) vs. #9 Jasmine Jasudavicius (13-3, 7-2 UFC)

They trade and both land leg kicks. They trade and Jasudavicius scores a big takedown. Jasudavicius gets the back and lands. Jasudavicius grabs the neck and locks in a rear-naked choke and Andrade taps! Big win for Jasudavicius as she establishes herself as a sure-fire title contender.

Fight Result- Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Jessica Andrade by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:40 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Mike Malott (11-2-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. Charles Radtke (10-4, 3-1 UFC)

Malott with a front side kick to the quad of Radtke. Malott lands a left hand. Malott with more side kicks. Malott lands a right hand. Radtke lands a jab then a right hand. Malott lands a combination. Malott lands another combo then a spin kick. Malott lands a left hand. Radtke lands a couple of left hands and Malott lands a counter left hand. Malott with a body kick. Malott with a pair of jabs. Radtke partially lands and Malott lands a knee. 10-9 Malott.

Malott lands a left hand as Radtke rushes in. Malott drops Radtke with a combination and starts landing from the top and it is all over! What a finish from Malott!

Fight Result- Mike Malott def. Charles Radtke by knockout (punches) at :26 of Round 2

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> Lightweights- #13 Benoit Saint-Denis (13-3 1 NC, 5-3 UFC) vs. Kyle Prepolec (18-8, 0-2 UFC)

They trade leg kicks and Saint-Denis scores a takedown. Prepolec attacks an arm from the bottom. Saint-Denis has back control but not much action is taking place. Saint-Denis lands some right hands and then some side elbows. Saint-Denis looking for a rear-naked choke but lets go to land some punches. Prepolec stands and Saint-Denis keeps back control and takes it back down. Saint-Denis with more punches from the back. Saint-Denis has the body triangle locked in. Saint-Denis lets go and starts landing lots of punches. He jumps back on the back as Prepolec is on his feet. Saint-Denis looks for the choke but doesn’t have it in. 10-9 Saint-Denis.

Prepolec lands a left hand and they trade. Both land left hands. Prepolec lands and Saint-Denis lands a flurry and a knee and timeout is called for an eye poke by Prepolec. They get back going and both connect with left hands. Saint-Denis grabs the clinch and lands some knees and vicious elbows. They separate and Saint-Denis lands some left hands. Saint-Denis with another knee and lands some elbows in the clinch and then lands some knees. Saint-Denis with more nasty elbows. Saint-Denis grabs the back and drags it down. Saint-Denis locks in an arm-triangle choke and gets Prepolec to tap!

Fight Result- Benoit Saint-Denis def. Kyle Prepolec by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 2:35 of Round 2

> Women’s Flyweights- #1 Alexa Grasso (16-4-1, 8-4-1 UFC) vs. #5 Natalia Silva (18-5-1, 6-0 UFC)

Silva lands two leg kicks. Grasso with a leg kick and Silva lands a combination. They trade leg kicks and Silva lands a combination. Silva with a leg kick. Grasso lands a double jab. Silva with a leg kick then a high kick. Grasso looks for a takedown but Silva is landing to defend. They both land as they separate from the clinch. Silva with a side kick to the face. Grasso with a double jab. Silva lands a leg kick. Silva with another leg kick. Grasso with a leg kick. Grasso lands a jab. 10-9 Silva.

Grasso with a leg kick. Silva with a head kick. Grasso with a left hook. Silva lands a side kick. They trade. Silva with a leg kick and a left hand. Grasso rushes in and Silva lands a left hook after a high kick. Silva lands a jab. Silva lands a combination as Grasso rushes in. Silva with a head kick that grazes. Grasso lands some big punches late and Silva returns fire as the round ends. 10-9 Silva, 20-18 Silva.

Silva lands a combo and they trade leg kicks. Grasso lands a right hand and shoots for a takedown but Silva defends against the fence. They separate and Silva circles around and lands a hard left hand. Grasso lands the double jab and then a combination. Silva with a combination and a front kick then she lands a side kick. Silva with a combination. Silva lands a head kick that Grasso eats. Grasso continues to press forward and has a cut under her eye from the kick. Silva with a leg kick then a spin kick. Silva lands a leg kick. 10-9 Silva, 30-27 Silva.

Fight Result- Natalia Silva def. Alexa Grasso by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- #11 BW Jose Aldo (32-9, 14-8 UFC) vs. #15 BW Aiemann Zahabi (12-2, 6-2 UFC)

Aldo lands a jab. Aldo lands a body kick. Aldo with a knee and follows with a left hook. Aldo lands a combination and Zahabi is backing away as Aldo rushes in and lands. Aldo lands a right hand and a body kick. Zahabi lands a combination. Aldo lands a right hand. Aldo with a front kick. Aldo lands a combo to the body. Zahabi lands a leg kick. Aldo lands a leg kick. Aldo with the teet kick and lands a right hand. Zahabi lands a left hand. Aldo rips to the body and lands a left hook. Aldo with a leg kick and a jab and a right hand. Zahabi with a left hook. Aldo lands to the body and Zahabi lands a counter right hand. Aldo lands a left hook. 10-9 Aldo.

Zahabi lands a knee to the body. Aldo lands a jab. Aldo with a left hook. Zahabi lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Aldo lands a combo. Zahabi with a left hand. Aldo works some left hands. Aldo with a right hand to the body. Zahabi with a pair of jabs. They trade in close range and timeout is called for a groin strike. They get back going. Zahabi lands a leg kick as Aldo lands some jabs. Zahabi lands a kick to Aldo’s groin and timeout is called. They get back going and trade leg kicks. Zahabi lands a right hand. Close round. 10-9 Aldo, 20-18 Aldo.

Zahabi lands a right hand. Zahabi with a jab. They trade in close range. Aldo with a left hand. Aldo working the jab. Zahabi lands a combination. Zahabi lands a knee to the body. Aldo drops Zahabi with a right hand and then lands a big head kick as Zahabi stands and he goes back down. Zahabi stands and Aldo is landing as Zahabi is running away. Zahabi recovers and he lands a right hand and a double jab. Zahabi landing some knees now as Aldo is gassed out. Aldo tries a takedown but Zahabi pushes him off and gets on top and lands. Zahabi lands to the body but Aldo gets control of the guard. Zahabi lands from the top. Zahabi lands some big elbows. Both are exhausted, but Aldo is way more. Zahabi with two more elbows and Aldo is cut open. Zahabi landing more elbows. Close fight. 10-9 Zahabi, 29-28 Aldo.

Fight Result- Aiemann Zahabi def. Jose Aldo by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship- C Valentina Shevchenko (24-4-1, 13-3-1 UFC) vs. #2 Manon Fiorot (12-1, 7-0 UFC)

Fiorot lands a leg kick. Shevchenko lands a left hand. Shevchenko lands a right hand. Fiorot with a high kick. They trade leg kicks. Shevchenko with a right hook. Shevchenko lands a right hand. Shevchenko misses a spin kick and Fiorot lands a right hand. Shevchenko lands a right hand. Fiorot with a high kick. Shevchenko lands a right hook that stuns Fiorot. Fiorot is bleeding badly from her nose. Fiorot throws a kick and Shevchenko catches it and scores a takedown. Shevchenko lands from the half-guard. 10-9 Shevchenko.

Shevchenko lands a right hand. Fiorot shoots for a takedown and pushes it against the fence. They separate. Shevchenko with a high kick. Fiorot missing the side kick and Shevchenko lands a right hand. Fiorot lands a right hand and they tie up. Shevchenko gets a brief trip to the mat but Fiorot reverses to the feet. Shevchenko with a pair of right hands. Shevchenko grabs the body and looks for a takedown but Fiorot defends. Fiorot looks for a takedown against the fence. Fiorot has the back and lands some knees. Fiorot lands an elbow on the break. Fiorot gets a takedown. Fiorot lands to the body. Fiorot stands and lands an illegal knee that the referee doesn’t call. 10-9 Fiorot, 19-19.

Fiorot with a high kick and Shevchenko lands an inside leg kick. Fiorot with another high kick as Shevchenko lands a leg kick. They tie up and Fiorot lands a knee and elbow on the break. Shevchenko looked for a takedown but lands a right hand. They clinch and Fiorot lands a series of knees then pushes Shevchenko away. They both land and separate. Shevchenko lands a spinning back fist and Fiorot shoots for a takedown. Fiorot has the back and looks to drag it down. Shevchenko lands as they break. Close round. 10-9 Fiorot, 29-28 Fiorot.

They trade kicks. Shevchenko lands a right hook. Shevchenko lands a high spin kick. Fiorot lands a high kick. They clinch but not much happens. Fiorot is pressing forward. Shevchenko lands a spin kick to the body. They tie up and Fiorot lands some knees. They break apart. Shevchenko scores a takedown. Fiorot is able to quickly get up and lands a knee in the clinch. They separate. Fiorot with a side kick. Shevchenko drops Fiorot with a right hand and lands to end the round. 10-9 Shevchenko, 38-38.

They tie up and Fiorot lands a knee. They both land as they separate. Shevchenko lands a left hand. They tie up for a brief moment but quickly break. Shevchenko lands a spinning back fist. Fiorot pushes it against the fence and lands a knee. They both battle for advantage before separating. Fiorot lands a right hand. Fiorot gets the clinch and lands a knee. Fiorot has the back and lands some knees. They break apart. Shevchenko with a leg kick. Shevchenko lands a spin attack. Fiorot with a knee and elbow. 10-9 Fiorot, 48-47 Fiorot.

Fight Result- Valentina Shevchenko def. Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) to retain the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship

> UFC Welterweight Championship- C Belal Muhammad (24-3 1 NC, 15-3 1 NC UFC) vs. #5 Jack Della Maddalena (17-2, 7-0 UFC)

Maddalena lands a right hand and Muhammad lands a body kick. Maddalena with a jab, a leg kick and a right hand. Muhammad lands a jab. Maddalena with a leg kick. Muhammad lands a jab. Muhammad lands a right hand. Muhammad with a left hand. Maddalena lands a head kick then a left hand. Maddalena with a right hand and a body kick. Maddalena with a leg kick. Maddalena lands a leg kick then a high kick. Maddalena connects with a left hand. Muhammad shoots for a takedown but Maddalena defends. Muhammad lands a body kick. Muhammad lands a right hand. Maddalena lands an uppercut and Muhammad lands an elbow. 10-9 Maddalena.

Maddalena lands two body kicks. Muhammad lands a right hand. Maddalena with another body kick. Muhammad lands a jab. Muhammad with a partially landed head kick. Maddalena lands a left hand. Maddalena with some teet kicks. Maddalena lands a right hand. He lands a big right hand. They trade body kicks. They trade right hands. Muhammad hunts for a takedown but Maddalena sniffs it out. They trade in close range. Muhammad looks for the takedown again but Maddalena defends. They trade in close range. Maddalena with a spin kick. 10-9 Maddalena, 20-18 Maddalena.

Maddalena lands a jab. Muhammad lands a combo. Maddalena lands to the body and ends it with a right hand. Maddalena lands a left hand and a body kick. They trade jabs. Muhammad lands a jab. He lands a right hand. Maddalena lands a right hand. Maddalena lands a pair of jabs and Muhammad lands a right hand. They trade in close range. Maddalena lands a left hand. Muhammad lands an elbow and some right hands against the fence as he has clinch control. Maddalena goes for a takedown as Muhammad lands some elbows. Close round. 10-9 Maddalena, 30-27 Maddalena.

They trade and Muhammad lands a jab and a right hand. Muhammad is pressing forward more now and lands. Maddalena lands a quick flurry. They trade jabs. Muhammad lands a combo. Maddalena lands a counter right hand as Muhammad was coming forward. Muhammad with an uppercut and he goes for a takedown but Maddalena defends. Maddalena lands some big punches. Muhammad presses Maddalena against the fence. Muhammad takes Maddalena’s back. Muhammad lands a knee. Muhammad lands more and they separate. Muhammad lands a high kick and a jab. They tie up against the fence. Muhammad has the back and lands a couple of head kicks. They break apart. Muhammad lands a right hand. 10-9 Muhammad, 39-37 Maddalena.

Maddalena lands to the body. Muhammad lands a right hand and a body kick. Maddalena lands two left hands. Maddalena lands a knee that cuts Muhammad open. Muhammad lands a right hand that briefly wobbles Maddalena. They trade and Muhammad is able to score a takedown. Muhammad lands from the top. Maddalena is able to explode to his feet. Maddalena lands a heavy left hand that makes Muhammad stumble a little. Maddalena teeing off with big punches. Muhammad is able to force a clinch. Maddalena lands to the body. Muhammad gets a takedown and is able to get on top. They stand but Muhammad still has control. They separate and Maddalena lands a right hand and a few big punches. Maddalena with some hard right hands. Maddalena with an uppercut. 10-9 Maddalena, 49-46 Maddalena.

Fight Result- Jack Della Maddalena def. Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to win the UFC Welterweight Championship