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UFC on ESPN 69 live results: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon returns to Atlanta, Georgia for the first time since April 2019 as the State Farm Arena hosts UFC On ESPN 69.

Headlining the card is the return of former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, who battles streaking contender Joaquin Buckley in a pivotal five-round clash. Usman is fighting for the first time since a loss to Khamzat Chimaev in October 2023, and is looking to end a three-fight losing skid. Buckley comes into the fight on the heels of six consecutive wins.

In the co-main event, former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas looks to get back into the title picture in the flyweight division as she takes on rising contender Miranda Maverick, winner of four straight fights.

Also on the main card is a middleweight bout between Edmen Shahbazyan and Andre Petroski; former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt returns against Raoni Barcelos; and Alonzo Menifield takes on Oumar Sy in light heavyweight action.

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> Women’s Flyweights- Jamey-Lyn Horth (7-2, 2-2 UFC) vs. Vanessa Demopoulos (11-7, 5-4 UFC)

Horth lands some early leg kicks. Demopoulos lands a right hand. Horth lands some more kicks, mixing to the body and legs. Demopoulos with a right hand to the body, but Horth counters with a body kick. They trade before Demopoulos pushes it to the fence. Horth lands a big right hand as they separate. Demopoulos is backing up and Horth lands some right hands. Horth with a body kick as she is pressuring. Horth continues to land with more volume as Demopoulos is having trouble closing distance. Horth lands a knee followed by a few right hands. Horth lands some big shots against the fence but Demopoulos grabs the clinch. Horth scores a takedown and works from the side. Demopoulos is able to survive the round. 10-9 Horth.

Horth lands a combination. Horth lands a liver kick then a leg kick. She lands another body kick. Demopoulos looks for the takedown and pushes it to the fence. Horth with a pair of knees and lands a left hand as they break. Horth lands a leg kick. Demopoulos rushes in and Horth lands a right hand. Horth lands a knee in a brief clinch. Horth with a pair of jabs and Demopoulos is able to connect with a head kick. Demopoulos lands a big right hand. They trade in close range as Horth lands some teet kicks. Horth lands two right hands. 10-9 Horth, 20-18 Horth.

They trade and Horth lands some body kicks. Horth gets a brief takedown but they scramble up. Demopoulos grabs the back and they roll to the mat. Horth is able to spin into inside the guard of Demopoulos. Horth lands a big right hand from the top. Horth with some hammerfists from the top. Demopoulos pushes Horth off and they get to their feet. Demopoulos lands a right hand. They trade punches and Horth lands some leg kicks. Demopoulos lands a right hand. Horth lands a combo then works the jab. Horth lands a big combination. They trade late and Demopoulos misses a takedown attempt. 10-9 Horth, 30-27 Horth.

Fight Result- Jamey-Lyn Horth def. Vanessa Demopoulos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Welterweights- Phil Rowe (10-5, 3-3 UFC) vs. Ange Loosa (10-4 1 NC, 2-2 1 NC UFC)

Loosa lands a pair of leg kicks and a right hand. They trade leg kicks and right hands. Loosa lands another right hand. Loosa lands a jab. Rowe lands a right hand. Loosa immediately shoots for a takedown and finishes it against the fence. Loosa landing to the body from inside the guard of Rowe. Rowe trying to escape but Loosa keeps him down and lands some elbows. Loosa remains on top and landing to end the first. 10-9 Loosa.

They’re trading to start the second as Loosa lands some leg kicks. Loosa lands a right hand. Loosa is trying for a takedown as he lands some knees. They separate. Rowe with a knee and a right hand. Rowe working the jab and lands a body kick, then lands an uppercut. Rowe lands a right hand. Loosa with a calf kick. Rowe lands a combo and Loosa gets a brief takedown, but Rowe is able to sprawl to his feet. They separate. Rowe pressuring and landing more punches and lands a knee. Rowe with a combination and lands some right hands. Rowe lands a knee up the middle. Loosa counters with some big right hands and then drops Rowe with a big punch. Loosa gets on top and lands some punches. 10-9 Loosa, 20-18 Loosa.

Both looking for openings in the first minute as Loosa lands a leg kick and a pair of right hands. Rowe with a leg kick and Loosa grabs the leg and pushes it to the fence. Loosa scores a takedown. They get to their feet. Rowe lands a jab. Rowe with a combo and a high kick. Rowe landing against the fence. Rowe with a knee to the body. Rowe lands a right hand and an uppercut. Rowe with a knee and wobbles Loosa with a combo. Rowe is teeing off looking for a late finish and he lands a big combination. Rowe landing big right hands and Loosa falls to the mat and it is all over! What a comeback from Rowe!

Fight Result- Phil Rowe def. Ange Loosa by TKO (punches) at 4:03 of Round 3

> Bantamweights- Ricky Simon (21-6, 9-5 UFC) vs. Cameron Smotherman (12-5, 1-1 UFC)

Smotherman with a leg kick as Simon lands a jab. Simon lands a pair of leg kicks then a high kick. Simon gets a big takedown. Simon working from the top and grabs the back and looks for a choke before going back to landing. Simon controlling from the top. They get to their feet and Simon continues to land. 10-9 Simon.

They’re trading jabs. Simon scores a takedown. Simon working from the top and looking for an arm-triangle. He lets go for the time being and lands an elbow. Simon rolls to the back as they get to their feet. Simon controls and lands a knee and they break apart. Simon lands a combo. Simon with a body shot. Smotherman with a combo. Simon with a jab. 10-9 Simon, 20-18 Simon.

Smotherman pressing forward and Simon lands. Simon with a right hand. Simon grabs the back and tries for the takedown, but Smotherman is keeping it up. Simon pressuring against the fence and trying for the takedown. Simon lands a combo and is able to get the takedown. They work to the feet and Simon keeps Smotherman against the fence before Smotherman is able to land an elbow to force a break. Smotherman lands to the body. Smotherman with a knee. Simon lands a jab. Simon with a right hand and then a big combination. Simon pushes it to the fence looking for the takedown. They separate. Simon with a stiff jab. Smotherman lands a right hand. Smotherman connects late. 10-9 Smotherman, 29-28 Simon.

Fight Result- Ricky Simon def. Cameron Smotherman by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Flyweights- Cody Durden (17-7-1, 6-5-1 UFC) vs. Jose Ochoa (7-1 1 NC, 0-1 UFC)

They trade leg kicks early and Ochoa starts mixing shots to the head and body. They trade leg kicks. Ochoa with a body kick. They clinch against the fence as Durden looks for a takedown. They separate and Ochoa mixes punches to the head and body. Durden looks for another takedown attempt but Ochoa defends. Ochoa lands a series of kicks, mixing to the legs, head and body. Ochoa lands a big left hand and Durden is backing up. Ochoa with a combo and Durden lands two big right hands. Durden scores a takedown. Durden ends the round on top. 10-9 Ochoa.

Ochoa rocks Durden with a huge uppercut to start the second and then drops Durden with a big combination and Durden is out as Ochoa lands some shots before it is stopped. What a finish from Ochoa!

Fight Result- Jose Ochoa def. Cody Durden by knockout (punches) at :11 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Malcolm Wellmaker (9-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Kris Moutinho (14-6, 0-2 UFC)

Wellmaker with some heavy calf kicks to start. He lands a right hook to the body then back to the leg kicks. They trade leg kicks. Wellmaker lands a big left hook then a right hand. Wellmaker landing big shots and Moutinho tries to clinch. Wellmaker lands to the body. They separate. Moutinho lands a combo. Wellmaker lands a big left hand. Moutinho with a leg kick. They trade. Wellmaker lands a front kick then lands a massive right hand and Moutinho face plants to the mat out cold! What a vicious knockout by Wellmaker!

Fight Result- Malcolm Wellmaker def. Kris Moutinho by knockout (punch) at 2:37 of Round 1

> Welterweights- Michael Chiesa (18-7, 13-7 UFC) vs. Court McGee (22-13, 11-12 UFC)

McGee rushes in but neither land their punch attempts. McGee with a quick combo. McGee lands a leg kick. Chiesa with a left hand. Chiesa throws and McGee dips under and they clinch but quickly break apart. Chiesa lands a right hook. Chiesa lands a jab and McGee lands a combination. McGee with a leg kick. They trade kicks. McGee lands a right hand to the body. Chiesa lands a body kick. 10-9 McGee.

McGee with a right hand and a kick that lands right to the cup of Chiesa and timeout is called. They get back to action and start trading. Chiesa lands a left hand. McGee presses forward and lands a combo. Chiesa lands a combination. Chiesa presses forward with a combo and lands a jab. McGee with a leg kick. Both still searching for openings. Chiesa lands a left hand. Chiesa landing slightly more this round. Chiesa with a combo. 10-9 Chiesa, 19-19.

They trade. Chiesa lands a high kick and a left hand and they clinch up against the fence. Chiesa has control and lands a knee as they reverse position several times. McGee with a pair of body shots. Chiesa tries for a takedown but McGee keeps it on the feet. They trade knees. McGee gets a brief takedown but Chiesa gets up and lands a knee and a combo on the break. Chiesa lands a combo. Chiesa lands a left hand as McGee lands a body kick. McGee lands a right hand. Chiesa lands a combo and McGee lands a counter combination. Chiesa with a body kick. 10-9 Chiesa, 29-28 Chiesa.

Fight Result- Michael Chiesa def. Court McGee by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Paul Craig (17-9-1, 9-9-1 UFC) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (12-2-1, 1-0-1 UFC)

Craig with a body kick. Bellato lands a pair of leg kicks. Bellato lands a right hand. Craig with a leg kick. Craig shoots for a takedown but Bellato defends, though Craig lands a knee on the break. Craig with a left hand and he lands a knee. Craig with a body kick. Craig with a big body kick. Craig looks for a single leg takedown and Bellato is defending. Craig gets a brief trip takedown and Bellato works up to his feet. Craig tries a takedown but Bellato ends up on top. Craig lands from the bottom. Bellato with short body punches and stands. Bellato with punches from the top and Craig lands an upkick and Bellato was knocked out cold. It may have been an illegal kick but Bellato was out cold and woke up and is still out and thinking the fight is going on and trying to fight the referee. Doctors are coming in and checking on Bellato. Replay shows Bellato was on one knee when Craig landed the upkick that knocked him out cold. They are reviewing everything to make the right decision. It was called that the kick was an accidental foul.

Fight Result- Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato ruled a no contest (accidental foul) at 4:59 of Round 1

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> Light Heavyweights- #15 Alonzo Menifield (16-5-1, 9-5-1 UFC) vs. Oumar Sy (11-0, 2-0 UFC)

Sy with a big body kick. Sy lands a leg kick as Menifield connects with a right hand. Sy lands a leg kick. Sy with a high kick. Sy with a leg kick. Menifield missing his punch attempts. Sy with a body kick and Menifield is able to land a quick flurry. Sy lands a jab. Menifield lands a right hand. Timeout is called for an eye poke. They get back to action and Menifield lands a right hand. Sy lands a head kick. Sy with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Sy lands a left hand. 10-9 Sy.

Sy with a body kick. He lands another. Sy lands another body kick. Sy looks for a takedown against the fence. Sy working hard for the takedown but Menifield is defending. Sy pressing against Menifield and nothing is happening. Menifield is landing elbows to defend as Sy is still working for the takedown. Sy gets Menifield to the mat. They get to their feet and Sy remains pressuring. 10-9 Sy, 20-18 Sy.

Sy lands a leg kick. Menifield with a leg kick. Menifield lands a jab. Sy with an inside leg kick. Menifield with a left hand. There is nothing happening. Menifield lands a jab. Menifield lands another jab. Sy with a leg kick. Sy lands a jab. Nothing happens. 10-9 Menifield, 29-28 Sy.

Fight Result- Alonzo Menifield def. Oumar Sy by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Mansur Abdul-Malik (8-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Cody Brundage (11-6 1 NC, 5-5 1 NC UFC)

Abdul-Malik with a low kick and Brundage fires two kicks back. Abdul-Malik with a leg kick. Brundage lands a leg kick. Abdul-Malik lands and Brundage lands a counter right hand. Abdul-Malik with a high kick and Brundage fires one back. Brundage with a leg kick. Abdul-Malik with a leg kick. Abdul-Malik just misses a quick combo. Abdul-Malik lands a body kick. Abdul-Malik with a flying knee attempt and Brundage lands in response. 10-9 Brundage.

They trade kicks and Brundage lands a right hand. Abdul-Malik lands a body kick. They trade leg kicks. Abdul-Malik lands a quick flurry. They both connect with right hands as both were swinging. Abdul-Malik lands a body kick. Brundage lands a right hand. Abdul-Malik lands a knee. Abdul-Malik with a body kick. They trade as Brundage lands a right hand. Brundage with some kicks. 10-9 Brundage, 20-18 Brundage.

They both come out swinging and both connect with some big punches before they break apart for a moment. There was a clash of heads as Abdul-Malik landed a knee and Brundage was hurt and Brundage goes down and Abdul-Malik starts teeing off and it is stopped. They are debating how to call this due to the clash of heads. They’re going to the scorecards.

Fight Result- Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Cody Brundage by technical unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

> Bantamweights- Cody Garbrandt (14-6, 9-6 UFC) vs. Raoni Barcelos (19-5, 8-4 UFC)

Garbrandt throwing quick combinations. He connects with a flurry. Garbrandt with a body kick. Garbrandt lands a right hand and Barcelos slips to the mat. Garbrandt looked for a leg but Barcelos defends. Barcelos lands a right hand. Barcelos lands a big knee. They break apart. Garbrandt lands a left hand. Barcelos with a heavy leg kick. Garbrandt lands a knee and a big left hook. Barcelos lands a right hand. Garbrandt with some quick counter punches. Barcelos looks for a takedown and they scramble to the mat. 10-9 Garbrandt.

Barcelos comes out looking for a takedown as he pushes Garbrandt against the fence. They separate. Garbrandt lands a combo. Barcelos lands a leg kick. Barcelos still looking for takedown openings and Garbrandt defends and lands an elbow. Barcelos with a leg kick. Garbrandt lands a right hand to the body. Barcelos with a right hand and a left hand. Barcelos lands an uppercut. Barcelos looks for a takedown but Garbrandt defends. Barcelos with a right hand. Garbrandt lands a quick combo. Barcelos lands a right hand and Garbrandt was on the retreat as the round ended. 10-9 Barcelos, 19-19.

Garbrandt lands a combination. Barcelos with a heavy leg kick. Garbrandt lands a leg kick. Barcelos with a heavy leg kick. Barcelos lands a right hand. Barcelos with a leg kick and Garbrandt is looking for a takedown as he pushes Barcelos to the fence. Barcelos is defending and takes the back of Garbrandt. Garbrandt with some backward punches. Garbrandt is able to use the fence to spin to the top and he lands before they stand. They trade against the fence. Garbrandt hurts Barcelos with a knee but he quickly recovered. 10-9 Barcelos, 29-28 Barcelos.

Fight Result- Raoni Barcelos def. Cody Garbrandt by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Middleweights- Edmen Shahbazyan (14-5, 7-5 UFC) vs. Andre Petroski (13-3, 8-2 UFC)

They trade several body kicks. Shahbazyan lands a left hand. Shahbazyan with a left hand. Shahbazyan works the jab after Petroski lands a leg kick. Petroski lands a right hand and goes for a takedown. They separate and Shahbazyan lands a left hook that wobbles Petroski for a moment. Petroski looks for a takedown but Shahbazyan defends. Shahbazyan lands a big left hand. Shahbazyan with a big body kick. 10-9 Shahbazyan.

Shahbazyan lands a leg kick. Shahbazyan with a stiff left hand. Petroski connects with a right hand. He lands another as they have a quick exchange. They have a timeout for an eye poke. They get back to action and both look for openings. Petroski gets the back as he looks for a takedown, but Shahbazyan defends and they separate. Petroski with a high kick. He lands a nice right hand. Shahbazyan lands a body kick. Shahbazyan with a head kick and a right hand to the body. Shahbazyan with a combo to the body then to the head. 10-9 Shahbazyan, 20-18 Shahbazyan.

They trade and a clash of heads occurs and timeout is called. They get back going. Petroski lands a leg kick. Shahbazyan lands several right hands. Petroski gets a brief takedown and Shahbazyan is able to quickly work his way up. They trade in close range. Shahbazyan lands a pair of body kicks. They trade punches. Shahbazyan with a body kick and then drops Petroski with another one. Shahbazyan gets on top and looks to land, but backs off and lets Petroski up. Shahbazyan with a high kick. Petroski looks for a takedown but Shahbazyan spins away. They trade kicks. 10-9 Shahbazyan, 30-27 Shahbazyan.

Fight Result- Edmen Shahbazyan def. Andre Petroski by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- #7 Rose Namajunas (13-7, 11-6 UFC) vs. #11 Miranda Maverick (15-5, 8-3 UFC)

They trade kicks. Namajunas with a pair of left hands. Namajunas lands some kicks. Maverick throws the jab and Namajunas connects with a right hand. Namajunas lands a combo after Maverick lands. Maverick with a leg kick. Namajunas lands a right hand. Maverick lands and makes Namajunas stumble for a moment. Namajunas looks for a takedown as she takes Maverick’s back. Maverick defends and they break apart. Maverick lands a body kick and Namajunas lands a right hand. 10-9 Namajunas.

Namajunas lands a big combination. She lands another quick combo. Maverick lands a body kick. Namajunas scores a takedown. Namajunas working from the top as Maverick is looking to throw her legs up. Namajunas gets the back of Maverick as they get to their feet. Namajunas jumps on the back and they go back to the mat. Namajunas is looking for a rear-naked choke. Maverick is able to escape and scrambles to the top and looks for an arm-triangle choke. She almost had it in but Namajunas is able to escape. Maverick has the back and lands some punches. Close round. 10-9 Namajunas, 20-18 Namajunas.

Maverick looking for a takedown against the fence. Namajunas defends and Maverick lets go and they separate to the middle. Namajunas connects with a left hook and Maverick goes down. Namajunas gets on top and lands before getting side control. Namajunas landing as she gets into the half-guard. Namajunas looking to set up an arm-triangle choke. Namajunas lets go and retains top control. Maverick is able to sweep to the top, but then Namajunas sweeps back into side control. Namajunas controlling from the top. 10-9 Namajunas, 30-27 Namajunas.

Fight Result- Rose Namajunas def. Miranda Maverick by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Welterweights- #5 Kamaru Usman (20-4, 15-3 UFC) vs. #7 Joaquin Buckley (21-6, 11-4 UFC)

Buckley comes out looking to land. Usman ducks under Buckley throwing and scores a takedown. Usman working from the half-guard landing shots and putting pressure onto Buckley. Buckley tries to get up, but Usman keeps him down and lands some elbows from the top. Usman with more shots and pressure from the top. Usman continues to land from the top. Usman has cut Buckley open with the elbows. Usman with more elbows and punches. 10-9 Usman.

Buckley rushes in and lands. Usman lands a body kick. Buckley lands a body kick. Usman lands to the body. Usman shoots from long range and scores the takedown. Usman landing from the top. Usman with smothering pressure from the top as he lands punches and elbows. Usman ends the round on top. 10-9 Usman, 20-18 Usman.

Buckley lands some leg kicks. Usman lands a body kick. Buckley looking to land but Usman is keeping a closed guard with good defense. Buckley lands a combo. Usman lands a body kick. Buckley lands a big combination. Usman scores a takedown. Usman landing punches from the top. Usman with some knees as Buckley is trying to get up but Usman is in total control. 10-9 Usman, 30-27 Usman.

Usman with a high kick. Buckley lands a left hand. Buckley with some short leg kicks as both are looking for openings. Buckley lands a combination. Usman lands a right hand. Usman shoots for a takedown as he pushes Buckley against the fence. Usman gets Buckley down to the mat. Usman with some right hands from top position as he has Buckley pinned down. 10-9 Usman, 40-36 Usman.

Buckley with a combination ending with a head kick. They trade as Usman lands a big jab. Usman looks for a takedown but Buckley is able to defend. Usman looks again but Buckley defends again and lands as they separate. Usman lands a jab as Buckley lands a small flurry. Usman pushes Buckley against the fence. They separate and Buckley lands some punches. Buckley lands another combination as he connects with an uppercut. Usman is having to circle away as he was hurt. They trade. 10-9 Buckley, 49-46 Usman.

Fight Result- Kamaru Usman def. Joaquin Buckley by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)

UFC on ESPN 63 live results: Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley

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It’s the final UFC event of 2024 as the Octagon visits Tampa, Florid, for the first time in five years for UFC on ESPN 63 at the Amalie Arena.

The main event will be five rounds of welterweight action as Colby Covington returns on short notice after a year-long layoff against rising contender Joaquin Buckley. Covington hasn’t fought since a decision loss to Leon Edwards in a title fight last December, while Buckley is looking to score his sixth straight win.

The co-main event is an exciting featherweight matchup as Cub Swanson looks to keep his career going with another win as he battles Billy Quarantillo.

Also on the main card is a battle of ranked flyweights as Manel Kape takes on Bruno Silva; a light heavyweight fight putting Vitor Petrino against Dustin Jacoby; and a bantamweight bout between knockout artist Adrian Yanez and undefeated Daniel Marcos.

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> Women’s Strawweights- Josefine Knutsson (8-0, 2-0 UFC) vs. Piera Rodriguez (9-2, 2-2 UFC)

Rodriguez connects with a pair of right hands that hurt Knutsson and she gets it down briefly before they stand and clinch against the fence. Knutsson now pressuring Rodriguez against the fence. Rodriguez gets a takedown but they get up and Knutsson lands a knee. They have a quick exchange and Rodriguez scores another takedown. They get up and Knutsson lands a combination as they separate. They trade and Rodriguez lands a head kick. Rodriguez with a knee and gets another takedown. Knutsson lands some elbows from the bottom that open a cut on Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets to side control. Rodriguez lands some big elbows from the top. 10-9 Rodriguez.

They have a quick exchange and Rodriguez lands a calf kick. Rodriguez lands and scores a takedown. They pop back up and trade, but Rodriguez scores another takedown and works inside the guard of Knutsson landing punches. Rodriguez gets the mount but Knutsson is able to force a scramble up and she pushes it to the fence. Rodriguez grabs the leg and works for a takedown. Knutsson lands an elbow. Rodriguez gets it back down to end the round. 10-9 Rodriguez, 20-18 Rodriguez.

Knutsson lands a right hand. Knutsson with a teet kick to the body. Rodriguez scores a takedown and Knutsson has the neck. Rodriguez landing to the body as Knutsson is holding the neck but doesn’t have a choke fully in. Rodriguez gets her neck out and is landing from the half-guard. Rodriguez lands an elbow then some right hands from the top. Rodriguez still working from the top as she is landing with Knutsson pinned down. Rodriguez gets the full mount and lands. Rodriguez lands from the top to end it. 10-9 Rodriguez, 30-27 Rodriguez.

Official Result- Piera Rodriguez def. Josefine Knutsson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Davey Grant (13-7, 6-6 UFC) vs. Ramon Tavares (10-2, 1-0 UFC)

Grant with an inside leg kick then two more leg kicks. Grant lands some more leg kicks as Tavares lands a counter left hand. Grant lands a right hand then a high kick. Grant lands to the body. Grant with a pair of body kicks then a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. Grant lands a body kick. Grant lands a big right hand as they trade in close range, then a low blow is landed by Grant and we have a timeout. They get back going and trade punches. Grant with a high kick. Grant lands a leg kick. Tavares pressing forward. Grant with a stiff right hand. 10-9 Grant.

Grant lands a series of kicks then a right hand. They trade in close range. Tavares drops Grant with a right hand but lets Grant up. Tavares pressing forward. Grant lands several kicks all over. Grant lands a body kick and a body combo. Grant just misses a spin kick and it allows Tavares to land a couple of punches. Grant lands to the body. Grant lands a few right hands. Grant with a good combination. They trade punches and Grant with a combo. Tavares with a right hand. Grant landing more. Grant with a body kick. 10-9 Grant, 20-18 Grant.

They trade to start the third. Grant with a leg kick as Tavares lands to the body. Grant lands a big combination. Grant with a body kick then lands a punch combo. Grant lands a right hand. Grant lands to the body and follows with a jab. Grant with a combo against the fence and comes back with leg kicks. Grant wobbles Tavares with a right hand. Grant lands a leg kick. Grant with a right hand as he continues to pour on the volume. Grant with a big right hand then a leg kick. Tavares lands and they start trading in a quick wild exchange. They trade at the end. 10-9 Grant, 30-27 Grant.

Official Result- Davey Grant def. Ramon Tavares by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

> Women’s Flyweights- Miranda Maverick (14-5, 7-3 UFC) vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth (7-1, 2-1 UFC)

They trade kicks. They trade punches as Maverick lands a left hand. Maverick lands a left hand. Maverick with a leg kick. Maverick grabs a leg and pushes it to the fence. Maverick has the body lock. Maverick pressuring for the takedown. Horth defending with some punches. Maverick still working to get the takedown. Maverick gets it to the mat but they scramble up. Maverick lands a knee on the way up. Maverick pressuring against the fence. 10-9 Maverick.

Horth throws a kick and Maverick grabs the leg, pushing it to the fence. Horth defends with an elbow. Maverick with pressure against the fence. Horth is able to get the back of Maverick but there isn’t much action happening. Horth jumps on the back. Horth drops back and they go to the mat with Horth on the back. Horth lands some body shots. Horth looks for a choke but it’s more of a crank right now. Maverick gets out and scrambles up, then scores a takedown. Horth is able to get into the guard of Maverick. Horth landing as they get to their feet as she has body control. 10-9 Horth, 19-19.

They’re feeling each other out to start the third. Maverick lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Maverick lands a left hand. Horth lands and Maverick counters into a takedown. Maverick lands to the body as Horth lands a couple of elbows. Maverick lands from the top as Horth is looking to scramble out from the bottom. Horth looks for a leg and Maverick lands a hammerfist. Maverick with a few more hammerfists. They get to their feet and Maverick lands some clean left hands. 10-9 Maverick, 29-28 Maverick.

Official Result- Miranda Maverick def. Jamey-Lyn Horth by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Featherweights- Miles Johns (15-2 1 NC, 6-2 1 NC UFC) vs. Felipe Lima (13-1, 1-0 UFC)

Lima with a leg kick. Johns lands a right hand. Lima with a body kick. Lima lands a jumping knee after Johns stumbles. Johns looks for a takedown against the fence. They separate. Johns is hurt briefly after a clash of heads. Johns lands a combination. Lima with a leg kick. Lima with a spin kick. They trade jabs. Lima lands a right hand. They trade inside the pocket. 10-9 Lima.

Lima lands as he switches position. Johns with a leg kick and Lima lands a counter leg kick. They trade in close range. Lima lands a big right hand. Lima with a jab. Lima with the jab again as Johns nods his head. Lima scores a takedown. Lima looked for a choke but Johns is able to squirrel his way out. They separate and Lima lands an uppercut. Lima with a snapping jab. Lima with a right hand and jumping head kick. Johns stumbles Lima with a right hand. Lima lands a left hand and a body kick. Johns with a right hand. 10-9 Lima, 20-18 Lima.

Lima lands a body kick. Johns lands a jab. Johns with a leg kick. Johns lands a combo. Lima jumps on the back. Lima drags it down to the mat. Lima looking for a choke. Johns is able to escape and they get to their feet. Johns jumps on the back but Lima is able to shake him to the ground. They get up and Johns throws but Lima looks for the takedown. They go to the mat with Lima on the back but Johns spins to the top and lands. They get to their feet and separate. 10-9 Lima, 30-27 Lima.

Official Result- Felipe Lima def. Miles Johns by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Sean Woodson (12-1-1, 6-1-1 UFC) vs. Fernando Padilla (16-5, 2-1 UFC)

Padilla lands some punches and a knee but slips to the mat and it allows Woodson to get on top. They scramble and Padilla looked for a side triangle choke but they end up back on the feet. Padilla lands as Woodson is against the fence. Woodson lands a combo. Padilla lands a combination. Woodson lands a right hand and Padilla goes down, but he gets right up. Woodson lands and Padilla again, but gets right up. Padilla lands a knee against the fence. Woodson with a combination. Woodson with a left hand. Padilla lands a right hand. Woodson with a big right hand and he drops Padilla and ends it with a follow-up shot from the top. Big finish from Woodson!

Official Result- Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla by TKO (punches) at 4:58 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Joel Alvarez (21-3, 6-2 UFC) vs. Drakkar Klose (15-2-1, 9-2 UFC)

Klose with a leg kick and another. Klose with a series of kicks. Alvarez lands a solid right hand. Alvarez lands and Klose scores a big slam takedown. They get to their feet and Alvarez lands a right hand and then stumbles Klose with a right hand. Alvarez with a flying knee and Klose is out as Alvarez lands several punches and it is stopped. An incredible finish from Alvarez.

Official Result- Joel Alvarez def. Drakkar Klose by knockout (knee) at 2:48 of Round 1

> Lightweights- Michael Johnson (22-19, 14-15 UFC) vs. Ottman Azaitar (13-2, 2-2 UFC)

Azaitar with a body kick. They trade punches. Azaitar with a right hand. Johnson with a left to the body followed by a leg kick. Azaitar lands a combo. Johnson lands a left hand. They trade punches as both are circling. They trade inside the pocket. Johnson with a jab. Johnson lands a right hand as he looks for a takedown, but Azaitar breaks it with a knee. Johnson lands a solid right hand. Johnson stumbles Azaitar with a straight left hand. 10-9 Johnson.

Johnson with a left hand. He lands another before they have a wild exchange in close range. They have a quick exchange. They start throwing in close range and Johnson lands a big right hand and Azaitar goes down out cold. Johnson gets a few extra shots in before it’s stopped. Brutal finish from Johnson.

Official Result- Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar by knockout (punch) at 2:03 of Round 2

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> Light Heavyweights- Navajo Stirling (5-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Tuco Tokkos (10-4, 0-1 UFC)

They trade kicks. Stirling with a teet kick to the body. Stirling with a heavy leg kick and Tokkos lands a leg kick. Stirling with a jab. They trade kicks. Stirling with a series of various kicks, then lands a right hand. Stirling with a left hook to the body. Stirling lands and Tokkos stumbles backwards. Stirling landing some punches and a big knee as Tokkos is hurt. Tokkos lands an uppercut in a brief clinch. Tokkos falls forward and Stirling has the neck but they stand and separate. Stirling lands to end it. 10-9 Stirling.

Tokkos lands a jab. Stirling lands and Tokkos goes for a takedown. He is able to briefly get it as they stand and Tokkos has the back. They stand and Stirling lands a flurry with a knee. Stirling lands some more as they separate. Stirling lands to the body but Tokkos is able to tie up and push it to the fence. Tokkos has the neck and drags it down to the mat. Tokkos moves to the back but isn’t landing. Stirling is able to roll it over and they stand and Tokkos connects. Stirling lands a right hand. 10-9 Stirling, 20-18 Stirling.

Stirling lands a big left hook. Tokkos lands a jab. Stirling with a jab. Tokkos looks for a takedown against the fence as he has the body. They break apart. Stirling lands and grabs the body lock against the fence. Tokkos reverses and looks to get it down but is mostly just holding on. They break apart and Stirling with an uppercut. Stirling lands a head kick. Stirling lands another head kick. Stirling lands to the body. Stirling landing more and Tokkos looks for a takedown late to no success. 10-9 Stirling, 30-27 Stirling.

Official Result- Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Adrian Yanez (17-5, 6-2 UFC) vs. Daniel Marcos (16-0 1 NC, 3-0 1 NC UFC)

They trade leg kicks as Yanez lands a pair of right hands. Marcos with a leg kick. Yanez with a double jab and a right hand. Marcos lands a big right hand and starts swinging as Yanez retreats. Marcos lands a leg kick. Marcos lands a groin strike and an eye poke at the same time so timeout is called. They get back to action. They trade right hands. Marcos with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks. Marcos connects with a right hand. Marcos with a leg kick. They both connect with hard right hands. Marcos with a leg kick. Yanez gets the body lock and pushes it to the fence. Marcos reverses and lands a knee. Marcos with an elbow. 10-9 Marcos.

They trade and Yanez lands a big left hook. They trade punches. Yanez with a heavy leg kick and lands to the body, but then Marcos connects with a combo. Marcos lands a right hand. Yanez with a calf kick. Yanez lands a big right hand. Marcos with a combo. Yanez with two calf kicks. Yanez with a right hand then another. Marcos lands a right hand. Marcos with a leg kick and they both land in close range. Marcos lands a right hand. Marcos looks for a leg but lets go. Yanez lands a right hand. Marcos lands a right hand. 10-9 Yanez, 19-19.

They trade inside the pocket to start the round as both land big punches. Yanez lands a big right hand and Marcos is able to score a takedown. Marcos is holding on from the top. They stand and are still tied up. Yanez is able to break away. Marcos lands a right hand and scores another takedown. Yanez looks for the neck but Marcos gets his head out. They get to their feet. Marcos walks away with his hands low and is tired. They trade. Marcos with short uppercuts. They swing late. Close fight. 10-9 Marcos, 29-28 Marcos.

Official Result- Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yanez by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Vitor Petrino (11-1, 4-1 UFC) vs. Dustin Jacoby (19-9-1, 7-6-1 UFC)

Jacoby lands a leg kick. Petrino lands a leg kick. Petrino lands a right hand and Jacoby stumbles a little. Petrino lands a hard jab. Petrino with a high kick. Jacoby lands a leg kick. Jacoby connects with some punches. They trade as a takedown was attempted but they separate. Jacoby with a leg kick. Petrino lands a leg kick. Jacoby with a leg kick. Jacoby with a solid jab. 10-9 Jacoby.

Petrino lands a stiff jab as he’s pressuring. Petrino with a big flurry of quick shots. Jacoby lands a leg kick. Petrino lands a right hand. Jacoby with a leg kick. Petrino lands two high body kicks. Petrino lands a big right hand that has Jacoby retreating. Petrino lands a right hand as Jacoby lands a body kick. 10-9 Petrino, 19-19.

They trade leg kicks. Petrino lands a left hand. Jacoby lands a right hand. Jacoby with a jab. Petrino gets a brief takedown and has the back as they stand. They separate. Petrino lands a big jumping knee. Jacoby then lands a massive right hand that knocks Petrino out cold as he goes down. What a punch out of nowhere!

Official Result- Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino by knockout (punch) at 3:44 of Round 3

> Flyweights- #9 Manel Kape (19-7, 4-3 UFC) vs. #12 Bruno Silva (14-5-2 1 NC, 4-2 1 NC UFC)

Silva lands a combo. Kape lands a left hand. Kape with another left hand. Kape lands another. Silva quickly lands and Kape counters with a left hand. Silva lands a right hand. Kape lands a leg kick followed by a right hand and a left hand. Silva with a big punch. Timeout for a groin strike by Silva but they get back going. Silva lands to the body. Kape with a pair of left hands. Kape with a combo and a knee to the body. Another groin strike by Silva and we are back on timeout. They get back going and trade in close range. Kape lands a right hand. 10-9 Kape.

Kape with an inside leg kick then lands another. Silva looks for a takedown but Kape wiggles him off. Kape lands a big combo and starts showing off. Silva lands then Kape lands a big flurry. Another groin strike by Silva and another timeout is called. Silva gets a point taken away. They get back to action and trade. Kape with a big combination. Kape lands a right hand. He lands a leg kick. Kape with a combination. Silva lands a right hand. Kape with more quick big punches. Silva connects with some. 10-8 Kape, 20-17 Kape.

Silva connects to start the third and is trying to find a finish but Kape gets away. Kape now landing lots of combinations and mixing in body kicks. Kape with a big flurry to the body and lands a right hand. Silva with a left hook. Kape lands low and it isn’t called and Silva is hurt as Kape lands big punches and he finishes Silva off. What a finish from Kape!

Official Result- Manel Kape def. Bruno Silva by TKO (punches) at 1:57 of Round 3

> Featherweights- Cub Swanson (29-14, 13-10 UFC) vs. Billy Quarantillo (18-6, 6-4 UFC)

Quarantillo with a body kick and Swanson lands a leg kick. Swanson with a right hand. They trade kicks. Swanson lands a right hand. Swanson with a body kick then lands a right hand. Swanson lands a leg kick. Quarantillo with a leg kick and backs Swanson up with a left hand. Swanson returns fire and lands a combination. Swanson with a big right hand. Swanson stumbles Quarantillo with a right hand. Quarantillo lands a leg kick. Quarantillo lands a right hand. Swanson with a right hand. Swanson lands a big combination. Quarantillo with a leg kick. Swanson lands a leg kick. Quarantillo with a combo. They trade right hands and Quarantillo wobbles Swanson. Quarantillo gets a late takedown. 10-9 Swanson.

Quarantillo with a leg kick and they trade right hands. Quarantillo lands a right hand. Swanson with a combo and they both land. Swanson lands a right hand. Swanson lands a quick flurry. They trade inside the pocket and Quarantillo lands a big knee. Quarantillo follows it up with a combination before pushing it against the fence. Quarantillo with an uppercut and lands as they break. They tie up against the fence and Quarantillo gets a takedown. He has Swanson’s back as they stand. They separate and both land. Swanson lands a combo ending with a head kick. Quarantillo lands a big knee and goes for the takedown as they go to the mat. They stand and trade while tied up. 10-9 Quarantillo, 19-19.

Swanson lands a jab. He lands a right hand. Swanson with another right hand and lands to the body. Quarantillo with a right hand. Quarantillo shoots for a takedown against the fence. Swanson is able to escape. Swanson lands a massive right hand and Quarantillo goes down out cold! What a finish by Swanson!

Official Result- Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo by knockout (punch) at 1:36 of Round 3

> Welterweights- #6 Colby Covington (17-4, 12-4 UFC) vs. #9 Joaquin Buckley (20-6, 10-4 UFC)

Covington lands a body kick. Buckley lands a jab. Buckley with a leg kick followed by a left hand. Covington shoots for a takedown but Buckley defends. Buckley with a pair of body kicks. Buckley lands a combination as Covington has a cut around his eye. Buckley with a head kick followed by a body kick. Buckley lands a left hand. Buckley lands a combo. Covington shoots for a takedown against the fence. Buckley defends and backs away. Buckley lands a big combination. Buckley drops Covington late with a right hand. 10-9 Buckley.

They trade to start the second. Covington shoots for a takedown but Buckley sprawls away and lands on Covington and to the body. Buckley with a right hook to the body. Buckley with a combination. Covington goes for a takedown against the fence and is able to get it down. Covington lands to the body from the half-guard. He gets to side control but they get to their feet and separate. Buckley with a high kick. Buckley with a combo. Buckley with a leg kick. Buckley with a double jab. Covington lands a left hand. Buckley with a jab. Buckley lands two left hands. 10-9 Buckley, 20-18 Buckley.

Covington goes right for the takedown but Buckley easily circles away. Buckley with a jab then a leg kick. Covington lands a spin kick. Buckley lands some big punches. Covington tries for the takedown but Buckley ends up on top in mount. Buckley lands as they stand and lands some more. Covington’s eye is a mess. Buckley with a combination. Covington tries to get it down but Buckley sprawls and lands from the top. Covington trying to scramble but Buckley looks for a triangle choke but Covington escapes. Covington is on top and lands some short punches. They get to their feet. Covington drops down to get it down but Buckley defends and they break. Timeout is called to check on Covington’s cut and the fight is stopped. Buckley picks up the win as he was dominant but in lackluster fashion.

Official Result- Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington by TKO (cut) at 4:42 of Round 3

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WON NEWSLETTER: October 12, 2020 Observer Newsletter: Florida reopens, Cartwright lawsuit

A look at how WWE & AEW are handling things like the reopening of Florida, and how Texas looks to be the place MMA companies will go to as far as putting fans in buildings is the lead story in the new issue of the Observer.

We look at the current planned date and place for WrestleMania, what sports are now allowed to do as far as live events in Florida,  AEW’s current plans going forward and the new regulations in Texas.

The new issue also covers:

The Samantha Tavel lawsuit against WWE, Matt Riddle, Evolve and Gabe Sapolsky.  We look at the claims and look at both sides of the story and stories that have changed.  We also look at the strategy of involving WWE i the case, WWE responds to the suit, and go through the time lines and how they differ and wording of the suit. We also go through the background of the case.

History of the non-relationship of NJPW and AEW.  We look at how it started, why there was heat, how the ouster of Howard Meij could change things, as well as why there were so many mentions of NJPW on this past week’s AEW show.  We look at what happened in January 2019 that caused issues between the two sides, the issues with how talent was handled on the way out, and what would be the first sign if relations started opening up.

WWE draft.

G-1 tournament. We go through what style of wrestlers have been helped and hurt by the current no-cheer, no-boo environment, who has been able to get a reaction, the standings, this week’s matches, plans for the rest of the year in New Japan, plus coverage with star ratings and poll results from every show.

NXT Takeover, the show background, match-by-match coverage and poll results on the show.

Updates on the sports rights fees business and where wrestling fits in, Paige’s tweet about unions, Stephanie McMahon gets major praise, new member of WWE Board of Directors, Drew McIntyre vs. Tyson Fury update, one year anniversary of Smackdown on FOX, more on John Cena’s debut in Fast & Furious, new season of Miz & Mrs. and the time slot, Angel Garza injury update, new A&E specials on pro wrestlers coming next year, more WWE injuries, WWE UK direction, wrestling placings in sports ratings and UK rating s for WWE & AEW, Jack Gallagher talks his being released, college heavyweight wants to be managed by Pual Heyman, Miz working on a new television show, WWE new developmental signings, WWE injury updates, WWE market value and the most-watched shows of the past week on the WWE Network.

This past Saturday’s UFC show.

Bushiroad’s attempt at a major Stardom show this past week.

Rundown of charting the place-winners in the key Observer awards and how it relates to the Hall of Fame.

A feature on the team of Penny Banner & Lorraine Johnson, who were known for decades as being the greatest women’s tag team in pro wrestling with the death this past week of Johnson.

What sports events did the best in viewers per home while talking about AEW setting its company record in that category this week.

Results of all the major pro wrestling events around the world over the past week. 

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SUNDAY NEWS UPDATE

Our weekend show covering the WWE draft and G-1 is up on the site right now. We’ve got a ton of inside stuff regarding the draft including some picks that were scheduled as of Friday and why.

Yesterday’s G-1 show in Osaka may have been the best wrestling card of the year.  For in-ring quality of matches it was.

The G-1 is back Tuesday in Shizuoka for its final week with an A card show with:

  • Yuya Uemura vs. Gabriel Kidd
  • Jeff Cobb vs. Will Ospreay
  • Kota Ibushi vs. Yujiro Takahashi
  • Shingo Takagi vs. Taichi
  • Minoru Suzuki vs Jay White
  • Kazuchika Okada vs. Tomohiro Ishii

After today’s show, Evil and Tetsuya Naito are tied for first in the B block at 5-2, with Hirooki Goto, Sanada and Zack Sabre Jr.  at 4-3.  We’re taking polls on the Thursday, Saturday and today’s G-1 shows, with thumbs up, down or middle, best & worst match to [email protected]

Also yesterday the Joaquin Buckley knockout of Impa Kasanganay is being talked about as one of the greatest in UFC history. There was another incredible knockout yesterday where 40-year-old Mamed Khalidov won the KSW middleweight title over Scott Ashkam in :36 in a show from Lodz, Poland.

Nothing that happened in combat sports this week had any real mainstream attention. The only thing all week from the Google search list was Buckley at No. 12 this morning but that was 20,000 searches.  Yesterday’s UFC show didn’t even make the top 20.  Nothing from boxing or pro wrestling did all week.

Katsuhiko Nakajima beat Kaito Kiyomiya today to win the N-1 tournament.  This leads to Nakajima getting a shot at GHC champion Go Shiozaki on 11/22 in Yokohama at the Budokan. 

Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport at 7 p.m. Eastern tonight on FITE TV:

  • Jon Moxley vs. Chris Dickinson
  • Homicide vs. Tom Lawlor
  • Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Josh Alexander
  • Simon Grimm vs. Matt Makowski
  • Alexander James vs. Calvin Tankman
  • Erk Hammer vs. Grizzly Kal Jak
  • Allysin Kay vs. Killer Kelly
  • Lindsay Snow vs. Leyla Hirsch

Chael Sonnen will manage Jak.

WWE

  • The Fox WWE year-in-review special (yes, we’re in October but they are doing a season-to-season thing where the year ends at the end of September) that aired today on FOX around NFL broadcasts, meaning it will get a giant rating, will be replayed Wednesday at 4 a.m. on FS1. 

MISCELLANEOUS

  • All Japan announced these teams for the tag team tournament that starts 11/18
    Shuji Ishikawa & Suwama
    Zeus & Shigehiro Irie
    Jake Lee & Koji Iwamoto
    Shotaro Ashino& Kuma Arashi
    Ryoji Sai & Yoshitatsu
    Masato Tanaka & Tajiri
    Daisuke Sekimoto & Abdullah Kobayashi
    Kento Miyahara & Yuma Aoyagi
  • Freelance Wrestling from yesterday in Indianapolis: Isaias Velasquez b Lee Moriarity, Danhausen & Warhorse b Ruffo & Yabbo-DQ, Robert Anthony b Effy to win the Legacy title, Blake Christian won over Storm Grayson, Elayna Black, Alex Zayne, August Matthews and Davey Bang, Laynie Luck b Faye Jackson, Shane Mercer won three-way over Ethan Page and Colby Corino, Kylie Rae b Josh Alexander to retain the Freelance title.
  • Joey Janela’s Spring Break from yesterday in Indianapolis:  Rickey Shane Page b Marcus Mathers, Orange Cassidy b Rickey Shane Page, KTB & Shane Mercer b Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz, Jonathan Gresham b Lee Moriarty, Chris Dickinson & Ortiz & Santana b Jordan Oliver & Alex Zayne & Blake Christian, Tony Deppen b Alex Shelley, Lio Rush b ACH, Ricky Morton b Joey Janela, Nate Webb won the Cluster, Alex Colon b Matt Tremont in a death match
  • Effy’s Big Gay Brunch from yesterday:  Ashley Vox & Delmi Exo b AC Mack & Ashton Starr, Still Life b Dark Starr, Manders & Levi Everett & Mance Warrner & Matthew Justice b Billy Dixon & MV Young & Josh Wavra & O’Shay Edwards, Jamie Senegal b Allie Kat, Devon Monroe won Twins gauntlet, Marko Stunt b Effy, Cassandro b Sonny Kiss
  • Game Changer Wrestling from yesterday in Indianapolis: Mike Outlaw won four-way over Timmy Lou Retton, Hoodfood and Zay Washington, JTG b Trey Miguel, PB Smooth & Tre Lamar won over Christian Casanova & Tasha Steelz and Angel Dorado & Air Wolf, Trish Adora b Suge D, Calvin Tankman b O’Shay Edwards, Willow Nightingale won over Marti Belle, Devon Monroe and Faye Jackson, AJ Gray b Dezmond Xavier, Lee Moriarty b ACH, AR Fox b 2 Cold Scorpio
  • AIW from yesterday in Indianapolis:  Daniel Rockingham over Zack Thomas, Derek Dillinger and Pretty Boy Smooth, Danhausen b Mordecai, Erick Stevens b Dominic Garrini, Eric Taylor & Mikey Montgomery b Allie Kat & Levi Everett, Tre Lamar won over Lee Moriarty and Alex Shelley, Mance Warner b Mr. Brickster, Tom Lawlor b Ethan Page, Philly Collins & Marino Tenaglia b Colin Delaney & Cheech 2/3 falls to win tag titles, Joshua Bishop b Matthew Justice in a no rope barbed wire match for Absolute & Intense titles
  • Jarochita & Lluvia won the B block in the Mexican national women’s tag title tournament and will face Amapola & Metalica in the tournament finals on Friday night at Arena Mexico.  The planned Volador Jr. vs. Bandido NWA welterweight title match from the anniversary show that was postponed when Bandido tested positive for COVID, takes place on Friday as well.
  • CWE announced that its 11/4 event in Oak Lake,Manitoba has been canceled due to the local health inspector not allowing the show, saying that he didn’t believe wrestling fans would follow the guidelines and ordered the promotion to hire government officials to make sure guidelines were kept that weren’t within the budget.  The next show is 10/17 in Gladstone, Manitoba and they have a 10/22 show in Calgary and 10/23 event in Red Deer, Alberta.  The Calgary main event is Johnny Devine vs Cody Mac.
  • A feature interview with Priscilla Kelly up at SlamWrestling.net.
  • Great story on Len Rossi’s death.

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