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UFC 317 live results: Two title fights in Las Vegas

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

It’s UFC International Fight Week as the promotion celebrates with all sorts of events in their home city of Las Vegas, capped off by UFC 317 taking place at the T-Mobile Arena.

The main event sees the vacant UFC lightweight championship on the line as former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. The title became vacant following Islam Makhachev’s decision to move up a weight class to challenge for the welterweight title.

Topuria is moving up a weight class after vacating a title himself, dropping the featherweight title in his quest to add his name to the list of fighters to hold UFC titles in two different divisions. Oliveira is looking to regain a title he’s previously held and is coming off a November win over Michael Chandler.

The co-main event will see UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defend against Kai Kara-France. Pantoja is making his fourth title defense while Kara-France gets his second chance to hold UFC gold following an August win over Steve Erceg.

Also on the main card is a potential flyweight title eliminator between Brandon Royval and Joshua Van; a lightweight fight pitting Beneil Dariush against Renato Moicano; and an exciting bantamweight bout between prospects Payton Talbott and Felipe Lima.

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> Heavyweights- Jhonata Diniz (8-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Alvin Hines (7-0, 0-0 UFC)

Hines lands a right hand. Hines rushes in but Diniz tosses him aside. Diniz connects with a jab and then a leg kick. Hines with a right hand to the body as Diniz lands a left hook. Hines lands a right hand. Hines gets a takedown and lands a knee as they were getting up and separating. Diniz with a high kick and a jab. Hines lands a right hand as Diniz is landing with damage. Diniz with a left hook. Hines shoots for a takedown but Diniz defends and lands as they separate. Diniz lands a leg kick and stumbles and lands a right hand as Hines was rushing in. Diniz with a solid left hook. Hines is busted up. Hines lands a combination. Diniz lands a flurry late. 10-9 Diniz.

Hines looks for a takedown but Diniz shakes him off. Diniz lands a body kick. Diniz lands a calf kick. Hines with a leg kick. Diniz lands a left hook then a high kick. Diniz with a big left hook. Hines looks for a takedown but Diniz defends. Diniz hurts Hines with a left hook. Hines lands a big right hand. They trade in close range. Diniz lands a big left hook. Hines with a right hand. Diniz lands a left hand. They trade late. 10-9 Diniz, 20-18 Diniz.

Hines lands a right hand. He lands another as Diniz blocks a clinch attempt. Diniz with a short left hand. Hines with a left hand. Hines shoots for a takedown but Diniz defends. Diniz looks tired and Hines lands a right hand and a leg kick. Time out is called for an eye poke by Hines. They get back going after the doctor checks on Diniz. Hines lands a right hand. Diniz with a left hand. Hines with a right hand as Diniz lands a leg kick. Diniz with a left hand and a leg kick. Hines with a jab. Hines lands a right hand and a jab. Hines with a big right hand. Hines with a high kick. Diniz with a combo. Diniz with a head kick. He lands a combo. 10-9 Hines, 29-28 Diniz.

Fight Result- Jhonata Diniz def. Alvin Hines by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Welterweights- Niko Price (16-8 2 NC, 8-8 2 NC UFC) vs. Jacobe Smith (10-0, 1-0 UFC)

Price lands a leg kick as Smith connects. Smith is landing and hurting Price. Smith slams Price to the mat and starts landing elbows. Price is warned for grabbing the fence twice. Smith smothering Price from the top. Smith passes guard and lands some punches. Price is attacking an arm. Smith lands some shots that cut Price open. Price gives up his back. They get to their feet. They scramble and separate. Price lands a right hand and an inside leg kick. Smith with a nasty jab. Smith lands a left hand. Smith lands a right hand. Price with a combo. Smith stuns Price with a left hand and lands a head kick. 10-9 Smith.

Smith lands a left hand. Price lands a leg kick. They trade in close range. Smith lands a knee to the body. Smith lands a right hand as Price lands a leg kick. Smith gets Price down and lands two right hands. Smith with a couple of hammerfists from the top. Smith smothering and landing from the top. Smith with more punches from the top. Smith gets Price’s back. He is landing and takes full back control. Smith quickly locks in a rear-naked choke that is in deep and Price taps! Smith with an impressive submission to stay undefeated.

Fight Result- Jacobe Smith def. Niko Price by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:03 of Round 2

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> Lightweights- Terrance McKinney (16-7, 6-4 UFC) vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (8-5-1, 3-4-1 UFC)

Borshchev lands a leg kick. McKinney gets a takedown and locks in an anaconda choke that is in deep. Borshchev tries to roll out but McKinney has a guillotine choke locked in deep. Borshchev is trying to fight out of it but he taps! Big finish from McKinney!

Fight Result- Terrance McKinney def. Viacheslav Borshchev by submission (guillotine choke) at :55 of Round 1

> Women’s Flyweights- #8 Viviane Araujo (13-6, 7-5 UFC) vs. #10 Tracy Cortez (11-2, 5-1 UFC)

Cortez lands a leg kick. Araujo lands a combination. Cortez scores a takedown. Araujo has the neck but Cortez is able to take the back. Araujo reverses and gets the back of Cortez as she gets to her feet. Araujo gets full back control. Araujo has the body triangle. Cortez is trying to escape as Araujo lands. Cortez is able to reverse to top position. Cortez with some punches from the top. Cortez with some punches and elbows to the body of Araujo. Cortez is attacking the neck. Cortez with some hammerfists from the top. Cortez looks for a guillotine choke as they get to their feet. Cortez drops down with it and it’s in tight but Araujo survives the round. 10-9 Cortez.

Araujo lands a jab. Cortez lands a right hand. Cortez with a pair of jabs. She lands another pair of jabs. Araujo lands a combination. Cortez fakes a takedown attempt and lands a right hand. Cortez with a body kick and a right hand. Araujo lands a right hand. Cortez grabs ahold of Araujo and pushes it to the fence. Cortez lands a right hand and looks for a takedown. Araujo looks for a guillotine choke but Cortez ends up on top and lands a left hand. Cortez lands to end the round. 10-9 Cortez, 20-18 Cortez.

Cortez lands a combination. Cortez lands a right hand and Araujo lands a front kick to the chin of Cortez. Cortez scores a takedown. Cortez working from the half-guard and smothering from the top. Cortez continuing to land from the top as Araujo is stuck on the bottom. Cortez with some elbows and follows with some hammerfists. Cortez with a flurry from the top. Cortez looking for an arm-triangle choke. Araujo defended and Cortez lets go and lands some more punches and elbows. 10-9 Cortez, 30-27 Cortez.

Fight Result- Tracy Cortez def. Viviane Araujo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

> Featherweights- Hyder Amil (11-0, 3-0 UFC) vs. Jose Delgado (9-1, 1-0 UFC)

Amil with some leg kicks. They clinch up and Delgado looks for a takedown but Amil reverses and they scramble to their feet. Delgado lands a big knee that drops Amil and some follow-up punches lead to the finish. Amil gets up and has no clue what happened. Massive knockout by Delgado!

Fight Result- Jose Delgado def. Hyder Amil (strikes) at :26 of Round 1

> Middleweights- Jack Hermansson (24-8, 11-6 UFC) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (16-6, 7-3 UFC)

Rodrigues lands a combination. Hermansson with a jab. Rodrigues backs Hermansson up with a flurry. Rodrigues lands a right hand then an uppercut. Hermansson with a leg kick. Hermansson lands a leg kick. He lands another. Hermansson lands a right hand and presses forward throwing. Hermansson lands a left hook. Hermansson lands a jab and a right hand. Rodrigues lands a massive left hook and Hermansson goes down out cold! What a knockout by Rodrigues!

Fight Result- Gregory Rodrigues def. Jack Hermansson by knockout (punch) at 4:21 of Round 1

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> Bantamweights- Payton Talbott (9-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Felipe Lima (14-1, 2-0 UFC)

Lima lands a leg kick after both throw. Lima with a left hand and a knee. Talbott pushes Lima against the fence looking to get it down, but they break to the center. Lima lands a kick and scores a takedown, but Talbott gets up. Lima tries for a takedown, but Talbott rolls and ends up on top. Talbott lands a right hand and takes the back of Lima. Lima rolls for a leg but Talbott is able to scramble out. Talbott with some elbows from the top. They scramble up and Talbott has body control. Talbott makes a mistake and Lima ends up on top inside the guard of Talbott. Lima lands. They scramble up and Talbott lands an elbow. Close round. 10-9 Talbott.

Talbott lands a jab. Lima with a solid combination. Lima misses a right hand and looks for a takedown. They scramble and Talbott ends up on top. They continue to scramble and get to their feet. Lima barely misses a spinning back fist. Lima with a right hand to the body. Lima shoots for a takedown, but Talbott defends and gets on top. Talbott with some punches from the top before he backs off and they stand. Talbott with a spin kick. He lands another to the body. Talbott lands a right hand and Lima lands to the body. Lima drags it down as he has the back. Talbott shakes Lima off of his back and is now in side control. Talbott gets the mount late and lands. 10-9 Talbott, 20-18 Talbott.

Talbott pressing forward and they trade as Lima circles away. Talbott with a body kick then a leg kick. Lima with a right hand followed by a knee. They clinch against the fence. Lima scores a takedown. They scramble to their feet as Lima holds onto the body of Talbott. They break apart. They trade. Talbott lands a spin kick to the head of Lima. Lima throws a high kick and slips. Talbott ends up on top and lands. Talbott gets the mount but Lima is able to slide out. Talbott landing from the top and lands a big right hand before getting the back of Lima. Talbott with lots of punches as they stand. 10-9 Talbott, 30-27 Talbott.

Fight Result- Payton Talbott def. Felipe Lima by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- #9 Beneil Dariush (22-6-1, 15-6-1 UFC) vs. #11 Renato Moicano (20-6-1, 12-6 UFC)

Dariush with a high kick. Dariush lands a body kick and a left hand. Dariush with a leg kick. They trade kicks and Moicano lands a left hand. They trade leg kicks. Dariush with another inside leg kick. Moicano closes the distance and lands a right hand. Dariush with an inside leg kick. Dariush lands a left hand and a leg kick and then another. Dariush lands a kick but stumbles back a little. They trade in close range before clinching up. Dariush lands a body kick after they separate. Dariush with a pair of kicks. They have an exchange in close range. Moicano lands a high kick. Moicano lands a right hand that drops Dariush. Dariush tries to get it down but Moicano scrambles to the back and lands some punches. They get up and Moicano lands a knee and a right hand. Dariush with a leg kick. 10-9 Moicano.

Dariush comes out looking to land and they tie up. They scramble for a moment and Dariush has the back of Moicano. They both battle on the feet for position. Dariush gets the back of Moicano and jumps on it for a moment. Dariush briefly gets Moicano down as he’s pressuring. They stand and Dariush keeps pressuring against the fence and gets it back down. Dariush working from the half-guard and keeping Moicano pinned on the bottom. Dariush with some punches from the top. Dariush looking to set up a choke but gave it up and lands some short elbows. Dariush with some punches from the top. 10-9 Dariush, 19-19.

Dariush with a pair of kicks. Dariush with a Superman punch and then scores a takedown. He looks to take the back but Moicano reverses and is on top. Dariush is attacking the leg and they stand. Dariush lands a body kick then two more. Moicano grabs the back on the feet but they break apart. Dariush lands a left hand and a knee to the body. Dariush with a pair of leg kicks. Dariush with more kicks and Moicano looks for a takedown. Dariush lands two big left hands as they break. Dariush scores a takedown. Dariush has the back and jumps up on it as they stand. Dariush gets it down. They stand and Dariush lands a pair of knees. Dariush pushes it to the fence and lands a knee before they separate. Moicano looks gassed. They tie up against the fence. They break apart. Moicano lands a jab and Dariush lands a left hand. Moicano looks for a takedown but Dariush defends. 10-9 Dariush, 29-28 Dariush.

Fight Result- Beneil Dariush def. Renato Moicano by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #1 Brandon Royval (17-7, 7-3 UFC) vs. #12 Joshua Van (14-2, 7-1 UFC)

Royval with a leg kick. Royval with some more kicks. Royval with more leg kicks as he’s keeping Van from attacking. Van lands a left hook followed by a right hand. Van lands another right hand. Royval with a body kick and Van lands a right hand. They trade in close range as Van lands a combination. Van with another stiff right hand. Royval lands a left hand. Van lands a right hand and Royval stumbles. Royval with a jab. Royval lands a leg kick. Van lands a right hand. Van with another right hand. Van lands a leg kick and some punches. Royval lands a combo. Van attacks the body. 10-9 Van.

They’re exchanging punches early on as Van lands a combination. Royval lands a knee. Royval with a straight left hand. Van lands a right hand. Royval with a combination. Van lands a combination. Royval lands a left hand. Van lands a body kick. Van with a knee to the body. Both are landing in close range. Van with a big combination. Royval works the jab. Van lands a leg kick. Van with a combination to the body. Royval pressing forward and Van lands inside the pocket. Royval with a right hand. Van lands a big combination. They trade big punches. Fantastic round. 10-9 Royval, 19-19.

They trade in close range. Van lands a combination. Royval working the jab. Van lands a combo. Royval with a left hand but eats a right hand from Van. Van with some body shots but Royval is pressing forward and landing. Van with a big right hand and then a combination. Royval lands a body kick. Van lands a combo and Royval counters with a flurry of punches. Van lands to the body as they clinch but quickly break. They trade in close range. Royval throwing more but Van connecting better. Royval retreats a little to reset. Van lands a combo. They trade and Van lands a big right hand. Van with a left hook. Royval with some leg kicks. Royval with a nice combination. Van lands a right hand. Van with another right hand. Van with a combo and a knee. Van with a stiff jab. Van lands a big left hand. They are both swinging for it inside the pocket and Van drops Royval! Van is landing from the top and Royval survives! 10-9 Van, 29-28 Van.

Fight Result- Joshua Van def. Brandon Royval by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> UFC Flyweight Championship- C Alexandre Pantoja (29-5, 13-3 UFC) vs. #4 Kai Kara-France (25-11 1 NC, 8-4 UFC)

Pantoja lands a right hand and a leg kick. Pantoja is pressing forward and landing. Kara-France swings and Pantoja scores a takedown. Pantoja gets the back and has the body triangle locked on. Pantoja lands some punches from the back. Pantoja is able to get to the top and looks for an arm-triangle choke. He lets go but has the mount though he goes to the half-guard. Pantoja with some shoulder strikes from the top. Pantoja with a knee to the body. Pantoja takes the back and has a choke while landing. 10-9 Pantoja.

Pantoja lands a combo. Pantoja with a heavy body kick. Pantoja with a combo. Kara-France lands. Pantoja lands a leg kick and scores a takedown. They scramble up but Pantoja keeps pressuring, but Kara-France is able to force separation. Kara-France swinging big. He lands a right hand. Pantoja with a jab. Pantoja landing with more volume but it’s a slow-paced round. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Pantoja with a leg kick and a right hand. 10-9 Pantoja, 20-18 Pantoja.

Pantoja comes out swinging and connects and lands a body kick. Kara-France is throwing but Pantoja is able to grab him after Kara-France lands a right hand. Pantoja has the back against the fence. Pantoja drags it to the mat. Pantoja has the back and locks in the body triangle. Pantoja locks in a rear-naked choke. Kara-France is trying to fight it off but it’s locked in and Kara-France taps! Complete domination from the champion as he retains.

Fight Result- Alexandre Pantoja def. Kai Kara-France by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:55 of Round 3 to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship

> UFC Lightweight Championship- #3 P4P Ilia Topuria (16-0, 8-0 UFC) vs. #2 Charles Oliveira (35-10 1 NC, 23-10 1 NC UFC)

Oliveira with a quick leg kick. Topuria lands a jab. They swing inside the pocket as both connect. Oliveira is cut open. Oliveira shoots for a takedown and pushes it to the fence. Oliveira tries a takedown but Topuria ends up on top. Topuria gets to side control and has the crucifix position. Oliveira looking for a leg. Topuria scrambles out. Topuria stands and lands a leg kick. Oliveira is ordered up. Topuria lands a right hand. Oliveira with a short uppercut. Topuria lands a massive right hand followed by a left hook and Oliveira goes down and is out cold! A big knockout by Topuria!

Fight Result- Ilia Topuria def. Charles Oliveira by knockout (punch) at 2:27 of Round 1 to win the UFC Lightweight Championship

UFC on ESPN 46 live results: Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi

Posted on by Ryan Frederick

The Octagon is back inside Las Vegas’ UFC Apex this weekend with UFC on ESPN 46, kicking off a busy summer stretch which will see events every Saturday through August as of now.

Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi headlines in a five-round clash of top ten flyweights — the first non-title flyweight bout to headline a UFC card since 2017. Kara-France is fighting for the first time since July as he looks to get back into the win column after suffering a loss to Brendan Moreno in an interim title fight. Albazi looks to remain undefeated in the UFC and extend his five-fight win streak.

Also on the main card is a featherweight clash between Alex Caceres and Daniel Pineda, a lightweight bout that sees Jim Miller add to his all-timer record of most UFC fights when he takes on newcomer Jesse Butler, a flyweight battle between Tim Elliott and Victor Altamirano, as well as a welterweight bout pitting Abubakar Nurmagomedov against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.

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> Light Heavyweights- Philipe Lins (16-5, 2-2 UFC) vs. Maxim Grishin (32-9-2, 2-2 UFC)

Lins throwing the left hand and calf kick right away. Lins lands a left hand and they clinch back to the fence. They separate. Grishin lands a leg kick. Lins lands before they tie up and push to the fence. Grishin with a few foot stomps. They reverse position and Lins lands an uppercut. Lins is dropping down and looking for a takedown. They break and Lins lands a leg kick. They trade inside the pocket. They clinch back up against the fence. Lins backs away and lands some big punches including a big uppercut that stunned Grishin. Grishin lands a body kick. Grishin lands a spinning elbow and Lins lands some big shots at the end. 10-9 Lins.

They’re trading big shots to start the second. They’re clinched against the fence and Lins tries for a takedown but Grishin defends and is attacking the arm for a kimura. Lins gets them down to their knees. They get up and Grishin lands a big elbow as they separate. They both land big right hands. Grishin lands a body kick. Lins tries a takedown but they break and clinch once again at the fence. Lins lands a knee and Grishin lands more foot stomps. Lins lands a right hand as they break. Lins lands a body kick. 10-9 Lins, 20-18 Lins.

They trade to start the third and Grishin lands some leg kicks. Lins lands a big punch. Grishin lands an elbow as they’re in close range and they tie up. They’re leaning on each other and not a lot is happening. They break and Lins lands some big punches before they clinch back up. They separate. They clinch back up as Lins is attacking the leg. They end the fight there. 10-9 Lins, 30-27 Lins.

Official Result- Philipe Lins def. Maxim Grishin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

> Bantamweights- Da’Mon Blackshear (12-5-1, 0-1-1 UFC) vs. Luan Lacerda (12-2, 0-1 UFC)

They’re trading to start before tying up against the fence. They sprawl to the ground as Lacerda is attacking the leg. They get to their feet and Blackshear lands a flurry. They trade right hands. Blackshear landing a lot more as they’re on the feet. They go to the mat late. 10-9 Blackshear.

Blackshear landing several punches to start the second. They trade kicks. They’re trading in close range. Lacerda tries a takedown but Blackshear ends up on top. Lacerda attacking the leg and looking for a foot lock. Blackshear landing big punches from the back and he keeps landing and it is stopped. Big finish from Blackshear.

Official Result- Da’Mon Blackshear def. Luan Lacerda by TKO (punches) at 3:54 of Round 2

> Women’s Strawweights- Elise Reed (6-3, 2-3 UFC) vs. Jinh Yu Frey (11-8, 2-4 UFC)

They tie up early and push against the fence. Frey gets a takedown and is landing from the top in the half-guard. They get to their feet. They trade and Frey gets a brief takedown. Frey lands a left hand. Frey lands a left hand. They trade punches late as Frey lands some leg kicks. 10-9 Frey.

Reed lands some leg kicks early. Reed lands a right hand. Frey lands a leg kick and follows it with a combo. Frey grabs the single leg and finishes the takedown. Frey working from the top but Reed is staying active on the bottom landing some punches and elbows. They get to their feet and Reed lands a body kick. They clinch and Frey lands a left hand as they break. 10-9 Reed, 19-19.

They’re trading to start the third. Frey pushes it against the fence but they separate. Reed lands a leg kick after Frey lands a combo. They trade before clinching against the fence, but they quickly break. They trade high kicks. Frey lands a right hand. Reed lands a right hand. Reed lands a quick combo. Frey looks for a takedown but Reed defends. Reed lands a right hand. Close fight. 10-9 Reed, 29-28 Reed.

Official Result- Elise Reed def. Jinh Yu Frey by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Jamie Mullarkey (16-5, 4-3 UFC) vs. Muhammad Naimov (8-2, 0-0 UFC)

They trade leg kicks. Mullarkey lands a left hook to the body and follows it with a body kick. They clinch and Mullarkey gets the back against the fence. They separate. Naimov lands a leg kick and Mullarkey gets it down briefly but they get right up. Mullarkey lands a right hand. They’re tied up and Mullarkey is landing while trying to get it down. Mullarkey lands some right hands after they break. Naimov lands a front kick. Mullarkey gets a brief takedown but Naimov is able to scramble up. They separate and both land. Mullarkey lands to the body before they clinch. They trade knees and Mullarkey lands as they break. 10-9 Mullarkey.

Mullarkey lands a right hand. Naimov lands a leg kick as Mullarkey lands the jab. Mullarkey lands a nice right hand. Naimov lands a leg kick and Mullarkey gets the clinch and scores a takedown against the fence. They get to their feet and Naimov lands a spin kick. Naimov then drops Mullarkey with a right hand and finishes it off with some follow-up shots. Big debut win for Naimov.

Official Result- Muhammad Naimov def. Jamie Mullarkey by TKO (punches) at 2:59 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- John Castaneda (19-6, 2-2 UFC) vs. Muin Gafurov (18-4, 0-0 UFC)

Castaneda lands a body kick after they both miss punches. Gafurov looks for the takedown but Castaneda is defending. Castaneda lands a leg kick. Castaneda lands a body kick but Gafurov grabs it, though they separate. Gafurov lands a leg kick. Castaneda lands a head kick and then a right hand and Gafurov goes to the mat. Castaneda gets on top and is landing to the body. They get to their feet and Gafurov gets it down but they scramble up and separate. 10-9 Castaneda.

They trade body kicks. Gafurov lands a high kick. They trade left hands. Gafurov lands a leg kick that trips Castaneda up. They get to their feet and Gafurov is landing a lot of big punches and has Castaneda hurt. Castaneda then starts firing back and lands some good shots. Timeout is called after a clash of heads. Gafurov gets a point taken away as he was leading with his head, which caused the clash of heads. They get back to action and both are throwing. Castaneda lands a head kick. Gafurov gets a brief takedown and has the back as they get to their feet. Gafurov with some knees and foot stomps. Castaneda rolls but Gafurov is able to grab the neck. They get to their feet. Gafurov lands a couple of big punches. They trade left hands but Castaneda’s landed harder. Castaneda gets the back standing. 9-9, 19-18 Castaneda.

Gafurov lands a right hand. Gafurov lands as he rushes in and looks for the takedown. Castaneda lands a knee then a right hand. Both are swinging wildly and missing more than they land. Castaneda gets it down and is working from the top. Gafurov gives up his back and they get to their feet. Castaneda has his hands locked with control. Castaneda gets the back standing. Gafurov grabbed the fence to block a takedown, but Castaneda is able to end up getting one. Castaneda has the back and looks for a choke late. 10-9 Castaneda, 29-27 Castaneda.

Official Result- John Castaneda def. Muin Gafurov by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

> Heavyweights- Andrei Arlovski (34-21 2 NC, 23-15 1 NC UFC) vs. Don’Tale Mayes (9-5 1 NC, 2-3 1 NC UFC)

Mayes lands first. Arlovski lands a right hand after ducking under a Mayes punch. Arlovski lands a leg kick after landing a couple of punches. Arlovski landing with slightly more volume but not a ton of action going on. Arlovski lands two right hands. Mayes tries a big knee but misses and Arlovski lands some punches. Mayes tried a takedown but Arlovski got away. Mayes lands an elbow and a left hand. 10-9 Arlovski.

Mayes lands a leg kick. Mayes lands a knee and then a punch and we have a timeout for a clash of heads. They get back to action and Arlovski lands a body kick. Mayes lands a short uppercut and Arlovski eats it and lands a right hand at the same time. Arlovski lands a right hand. Mayes drops Arlovski with a right hand and it is stopped. Big finish from Mayes there.

Official Result- Don’Tale Mayes def. Andrei Arlovski by TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 2

> Bantamweights- Daniel Santos (10-2, 1-1 UFC) vs. Johnny Munoz (12-2, 2-2 UFC)

Santos lands an immediate kick to the groin of Munoz and we have a timeout. They get back to action and trade before clinching against the fence. Munoz pulls guard and has the body triangle locked in from the bottom. Munoz gets the arm and is looking for an armbar but Santos is able to escape to his feet. Santos lands as Munoz lands a step-in knee. Santos with a spin kick to the body then a leg kick. We have another timeout for a groin strike, this time by Munoz. They get back to action and Santos lands a body kick. Munoz lands a knee to the body then they break. Santos gets a brief takedown and they get to their feet. They scramble to the mat and Santos gets on top as he lands a right hand. 10-9 Santos.

Santos lands a leg kick then a body kick then a left hook before they clinch up. Santos gets on top as Munoz pulls guard and is landing from inside the guard of Munoz. Santos continues to land from the top then stands and lands some leg kicks. Santos gets back into the guard of Munoz. Santos with a flurry of punches. Santos with body punches. He stands and Munoz remains on his back. Munoz is ordered up and tries for a takedown but Santos defends. They go back to the mat and Santos ends the round on top. 10-9 Santos, 20-18 Santos.

We have an immediate groin strike by Santos and another timeout. Santos gets a point taken away. They get back to action and Santos lands a head kick and gets a big takedown as he just threw Munoz to the ground. Santos works from the top and gets to the feet and lands leg kicks. Munoz stands and Santos is being flashy. Munoz jumps up for a standing guillotine. Santos gets out of it and gets Munoz to the mat. Santos is working inside the guard of Munoz and landing punches. Santos stands and Munoz is ordered up. Munoz gets a takedown and is inside the guard of Santos. Santos lands an upkick that allows him to reverse position. Santos stands and lands some leg kicks. 9-9, 29-27 Santos.

Official Result- Daniel Santos def. Johnny Munoz by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)

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> Welterweights- Abubakar Nurmagomedov (17-3-1, 2-1 UFC) vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (23-7, 9-3 UFC)

Nurmagomedov rocks Zaleski early with a combo and Zaleski was covering up. They trade knees in the clinch. They trade knees once again as both are battling for position against the fence. Zaleski lands some punches as Nurmagomedov drops down looking for the takedown. They are separated by Dan Miragliotta. Zaleski lands a couple of leg kicks. He lands a right hand then a body kick. Zaleski with a high kick followed by a right hand. They both land in close range. 10-9 Nurmagomedov.

They’re trading to start the second and Zaleski lands an uppercut. Zaleski lands a leg kick. Nurmagomedov rushes in and grabs the back of Zaleski against the fence. Nurmagomedov landing knees from the back. They break and Zaleski lands some leg kicks and a couple of right hands. Nurmagomedov gets a late takedown. 10-9 Zaleski, 19-19.

Zaleski lands a body kick and then trips Nurmagomedov up with a leg kick. Zaleski lands a couple of heavy leg kicks then a right hand. Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick but Zaleski fires back with a couple of leg kicks. They clinch and Nurmagomedov pushes it against the fence. They quickly break. Nurmagomedov lands a side kick. Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown and they were tied up in the center and break, and Zaleski lands a right hand. Zaleski lands a big right hand. Nurmagomedov gets the back after a failed takedown attempt. They break as Zaleski defends. Zaleski lands a big body kick then some follow-up punches. Nurmagomedov shoots for a takedown but Zaleski sprawls. Nurmagomedov has the back as they’re on the feet but Zaleski defends and they’re tied up against the fence. Zaleski lands a late flurry. Close fight. 10-9 Zaleski, 29-28 Zaleski dos Santos.

Official Result- Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Abubakar Nurmagomedov by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

> Women’s Flyweights- Karine Silva (15-4, 1-0 UFC) vs. Ketlen Souza (13-3, 0-0 UFC)

Silva rushes in and they clinch against the fence. Silva scores the takedown. Silva working from the top and lands an elbow. Silva with a big right hand from the top. Silva grabs the leg and locks in an ankle lock and Souza quickly taps! It was a kneebar and Souza’s knee popped out of place, what a brutal finish by Silva.

Official Result- Karine Silva def. Ketlen Souza by submission (kneebar) at 1:45 of Round 1

> Flyweights- #11 Tim Elliott (18-12-1, 7-10 UFC) vs. Victor Altamirano (12-2, 2-1 UFC)

Altamirano throws some high kicks right away. Elliott gets it down and is in the half-guard of Altamirano. Both landing punches on the mat. They both land more before getting to the feet. Altamirano lands a kick but Elliott catches it and gets it back down. Elliott working from the top. Elliott lands an elbow from the top. Elliott landing punches from the top as Altamirano is looking for a submission from the bottom. Elliott landing from the top as the round ends. 10-9 Elliott.

They scramble and go to the mat and Elliott ends up on top. Elliott landing punches from the top and Altamirano has no answer. They get to their feet and Altamirano lands a big head kick that rocks Elliott. They go back to the mat and Altamirano is now on top. Elliott being active on his back but Altamirano lands a couple of elbows. They scramble to their feet. Elliott lands a left hand. They scramble back to the mat and Elliott is in the guard and landing from the top. Wild rounds. 10-9 Elliott, 20-18 Elliott.

Elliott coming forward with his front leg pushed out and is landing. They trade punches and Elliott scores a takedown. Elliott landing punches from the top as he remains active inside the guard of Altamirano. Altamirano is also keeping busy from the bottom but not scoring a lot of offense. Elliott lands a knee that may have been illegal as they were getting up, and they separate. Altamirano lands a combo. Altamirano lands a combo and a leg kick but Elliott is able to score a takedown. Elliott working from the top and landing a lot of punches as the fight ends. 10-9 Elliott, 30-27 Elliott.

Official Result- Tim Elliott def. Victor Altamirano by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Jim Miller (35-17 1 NC, 24-16 1 NC UFC) vs. Jesse Butler (12-4, 0-0 UFC)

Butler comes forward and lands a body kick. Miller throwing big punches and lands a massive left hand that knocks Butler out cold. What a finish by the UFC’s all-time wins leader.

Official Result- Jim Miller def. Jesse Butler by knockout (punch) at :23 of Round 1

> Featherweights- #15 Alex Caceres (20-13 1 NC, 15-11 1 NC UFC) vs. Daniel Pineda (28-14 3 NC, 5-5 1 NC UFC)

Pineda lands some leg kicks. Pineda tries for a takedown but Caceres grabs the neck and ends up in the half-guard of Pineda. They get to their feet. Pineda with a heavy leg kick. Pineda tries a takedown but Caceres steps over and takes the back. They go to the ground and Caceres has the mount for a moment but Pineda gets out. They get to their feet. Pineda shoots for the single leg but Caceres is defending. They go back to the mat and Caceres is on top. Pineda scrambles and locks in an armbar but Caceres is able to escape. Caceres gets to his feet. Pineda with a leg kick. Caceres lands a right hand to the body and they clinch against the fence. Caceres lands an elbow as they break. Caceres rocks Pineda with a left hand. They scramble to the mat at the end. Crazy round. 10-9 Caceres.

Pineda lands a big right hand and both land some big punches. Pineda scores a takedown but they get up. Pineda has the back of Caceres. Pineda reverses and they battle for underhooks against the fence. Pineda lands a big elbow then a right hand. Caceres lands a combo as they break. They scramble to the mat and Pineda is in side control. Caceres tries for a triangle choke but Pineda remains in side control. Pineda has the back and gets the hooks locked in. Pineda now has the mount position. He lands a couple of elbows. Pineda ends up in the guard of Caceres and lands a big elbow. 10-9 Pineda, 19-19.

Caceres lands a body kick and Pineda is holding his ribs. Caceres lands a leg kick and Pineda is having trouble staying on the feet. Caceres with some big punches to the body and Pineda is clearly hurt. Pineda still pressing forward. Caceres with a big body kick. Pineda lands a body kick. Caceres landing big shots and Pineda is still hurting but keeps coming forward. Caceres lands a left hand. They roll to the mat and Caceres has the back. Caceres gets the hooks locked in. They get to their feet. Caceres lands to the body. Pineda drops Caceres with a right hand but Caceres gets right up and the fight ends. Great fight. 10-9 Caceres, 29-28 Caceres.

Official Result- Alex Caceres def. Daniel Pineda by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Flyweights- #3 Kai Kara-France (24-10 1 NC, 7-3 UFC) vs. #7 Amir Albazi (16-1, 4-0 UFC)

Albazi lands a left hand. Kara-France lands a right hand. Albazi lands a right hand and goes for the takedown. They break and Albazi lands a combo. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi lands a leg kick. Kara-France lands a right hand. Kara-France landing the jab. Kara-France lands a combo. Kara-France lands a left hook. Albazi scores with a right hand as Kara-France landed the left. Kara-France lands a right hand. 10-9 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi lands a right hand. Both throwing but neither really lands. Kara-France lands a combo. Albazi scores with a jab. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi shoots for the takedown but Kara-France is defending against the fence, and they break. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi lands a jab. Kara-France lands a right hand. Albazi lands a left hand. Kara-France landing a combination. Albazi lands a left hand. Kara-France lands a left hook. They trade shots at the end. 10-9 Kara-France, 20-18 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a leg kick. Albazi gets a takedown off the fence. Albazi working from the top and landing right hands as he takes the back. Albazi has the hooks in and is landing from the back. Kara-France lands some backward punches but Albazi has full control. Albazi has the choke locked in but it’s not quite fully in and Kara-France is able to escape. Kara-France stands and Albazi is on his back in the backpack. Kara-France gets him down and is in the guard of Albazi. Kara-France lands an elbow. Kara-France lands some big shots at the end. 10-9 Albazi, 29-28 Kara-France.

Kara-France lands a leg kick. Kara-France with a high kick. Albazi lands a right hand. Kara-France lands a leg kick. Kara-France with a body kick as Albazi lands a right hand. Albazi lands a body kick. Albazi shoots for the takedown and briefly had it down but Kara-France scrambles up and they separate. Kara-France lands a combo. Albazi lands a leg kick but Kara-France is able to get it down. They scramble to their feet and separate. 10-9 Kara-France, 39-37 Kara-France.

Kara-France landing the jab early on. Albazi lands a leg kick. Kara-France lands a right hand. Albazi grabs the back and gets it down for a brief moment. Albazi has back control but lets go. Kara-France lands a combo. Kara-France landing with more volume but Albazi lands an uppercut and then a right hand. They trade in close range. Kara-France lands a big combo. Kara-France with a big flurry at the end. Good fight. 10-9 Kara-France, 49-46 Kara-France.

Official Result- Amir Albazi def. Kai Kara-France by split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47)

UFC 277 live results: Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 2

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Welcome to F4WOnline.com’s live coverage of UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2, emanating from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

The Octagon is back in Dallas for the first time in nearly four years with two title fights including one of the biggest rematches in women’s MMA history as the greatest female fighter of all-time looks to avenge a historic loss.

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Julianna Pena makes her first title defense against the woman she defeated for the title, former champion Amanda Nunes, in the main event. Pena scored the massive upset at UFC 269 in December, submitting Nunes in the second round. The two coached the most recent edition of The Ultimate Fighter to lead to the rematch as Nunes looks to regain the title and once again become a two-division champion.

In the co-main event, an Interim UFC Flyweight Championship will be on the line as former UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno takes on Kai Kara-France. This is also a rematch as Moreno scored a decision win over Kara-France at UFC 245 in December 2019. The interim title came about after Deiveson Figueiredo claimed he was injured and unable to fight on this card while also saying he didn’t want to defend against Moreno, who is the top contender.

The rest of the main card sees a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Sergei Pavlovich, a flyweight bout pitting Alexandre Pantoja against Alex Perez, and the main card kicks off with a light heavyweight opener as Magomed Ankalaev takes on Anthony Smith. The featured prelims return to ABC with four fights, capped off with a welterweight bout pitting Alex Morono against Matthew Semelsberger.

Follow along with our live coverage of the event beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern time with preliminary action all the way through the main card.

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> Welterweights*- Orion Cosce (7-1, 0-1 UFC) vs. Blood Diamond (3-1, 0-1 UFC)

*Cosce missed weight by 1.5 pounds

They trade kicks to start. Diamond with a combo ending with a head kick. Cosce with a right hand as Diamond lands a body kick. They trade in close range and Cosce shoots for the takedown. They remain tied up against the fence and Diamond landing some knees. They reverse positions but not a whole lot going on. Cosce gets the takedown and is in side control. They get to their feet and Cosce still has the back. Cosce gets it back down for a moment but they get up and are clinched against the fence. They separate. Diamond with a late right hand and head kick. 10-9 Cosce.

They trade to start the second round. They clinch and Cosce lands some knees but not a whole lot is going on. Cosce trying hard for the takedown but Diamond is doing well to keep it on the feet as he lands a couple of side elbows. They break. Diamond with a leg kick. He lands a body kick. Diamond landing some punches and knees and has Cosce hurt. Cosce slips back and Diamond is swarming with some shots and some knees and Cosce grabs him for the clinch to recover. They break and Diamond landing some knees and big punches looking for the finish. Diamond with some side elbows. Diamond with a knee and he slips to the mat and Cosce lands some right hands. 10-9 Diamond, 19-19.

Cosce with a body kick to start the third. They trade kicks. Diamond lands a knee as Cosce initiates a tie up. Cosce gets a takedown. They try to work to their feet and do as Cosce has the back and pushes it back down. Cosce has the hooks in and is working for a choke. Cosce with some right hands. Cosce gets the mount. Cosce is working for an arm-triangle choke. He lets go to land some elbows. Diamond gives up his back. He ends the fight landing from the top. 10-9 Cosce, 29-28 Cosce.

Official Result- Orion Cosce def. Blood Diamond by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Light Heavyweights- Nicolae Negumereanu (12-1, 3-1 UFC) vs. Ihor Potieria (20-2, 0-0 UFC)

Negumereanu lands in close range. Potieira with some leg kicks. They trade in close range. Negumereanu shoots for the takedown. They clinch against the fence and not much is going on. Negumereanu gets the takedown and is in the half-guard working from there. They scramble up to their feet and Negumereanu retains the body lock and pressure. Negumereanu gets the takedown and is trying to get in the guard but Potieira pushing him off with kicks. Negumereanu with some leg kicks and Potieira is ordered to his feet. Negumereanu with a right hand. 10-9 Negumereanu.

Potieira lands a combo and they trade leg kicks. Negumereanu with a right hand. Potieira with a right hook. Potieira connects with a left hand. They trade in close range. Negumereanu lands a right hand that rocks Potieira after an exchange and they clinch against the fence. They break and trade leg kicks. They clinch and Negumereanu lands a few good knees. Negumereanu looking for a finish as he attacks with a flurry. Negumereanu with big punches and knees and they’re swinging against the fence. Negumereanu with more punches and knees. Two big knees and it is stopped. What a flurry to finish by Negumereanu.

Official Result- Nicolae Negumereanu def. Ihor Potieira by TKO (knees) at 3:33 of Round 2

> Women’s Bantamweights*- Joselyne Edwards (11-4, 2-2 UFC) vs. Ji Yeon Kim (9-5-2, 3-5 UFC)

*Edwards missed weight by 1.5 pounds

Kim with a leg kick then they both throw in close range and land. Kim with a leg kick. Edwards with a quick combo and a leg kick. Not a lot going as Edwards is throwing kicks but Kim is backing up from them. Kim with a right hand. Kim lands a jab as Edwards lands a couple of body kicks. Neither really doing a ton in this round. Edwards lands in close range and now they start to trade some shots. They clinch late. 10-9 Edwards.

Edwards pressing forward to start the second and they both land a punch. They trade punches in close rage. Edwards lands a nice combination. Kim now lands a combination. Edwards with a body kick. Kim with the double jab ending with a leg kick. They trade and Kim lands a big right hand that snaps Edwards’ head back. They trade kicks and Edwards lands a side kick. They clinch and trade knees late. 10-9 Kim, 19-19.

Kim lands a right hand. They trade in close range and both land some shots. Kim with a leg kick and lands a right hand. Edwards grabs the body lock and pushes it against the fence searching for the takedown. Edwards is able to get the takedown and is in side control. Edwards with some left hands as she looks to get the arm. Kim escapes to her feet. They tie up against the fence. They break as Edwards lands a shot. Edwards with a body kick. Kim lands a leg kick. Edwards with a leg kick. They both land inside the pocket and are teeing off on each other late. Nice flurry from both to end. 10-9 Edwards, 29-28 Edwards.

Official Result- Joselyne Edwards def. Ji Yeon Kim by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)

> Welterweights- Michael Morales (13-0, 1-0 UFC) vs. Adam Fugitt (8-2, 0-0 UFC)

Fugitt with a body kick. He lands another. Morales with a jab. Morales lands a right hand. They trade in close range. Morales with a nice right hand. They tie up and Fugitt scores the takedown. Fugitt working from the top and trying to improve his position as Morales is fighting him off. They scramble. Fugitt lands a nice left hand then Morales lands some solid shots. They trade some punches inside the pocket. 10-9 Fugitt.

Fugitt with a body kick. Morales with a right hand. Fugitt tries to land a side kick but Morales grabs it and takes the back but lets go. Morales lands a combo. Both are landing in close and Morales lands a knee. Morales with a nice combo and Fugitt is having trouble on his feet but eating the shots. Morales with the jab. Morales lands some hard shots that stunned Fugitt. Fugitt tries for the takedown but Morales lands a right hand to break it up. Morales with a right hand. 10-9 Morales, 19-19.

They trade to start the third and Fugitt shoots for the takedown but Morales defends and they both land as they break. Morales drops Fugitt with a right hand and starts teeing off and Fugitt gets to his feet. Morales drops him again with a right hand and Herb Dean rushes in to stop it. Great finish by Morales.

Official Result- Michael Morales def. Adam Fugitt by TKO (punches) at 1:09 of Round 3

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> Lightweights- Drakkar Klose (12-2-1, 6-2 UFC) vs. Rafa Garcia (14-2, 2-2 UFC)

Klose with a body kick. He lands another. Garcia tries a takedown and Klose slips to the mat but gets up. They clinch and both land body shots. Klose with a leg kick. Garcia lands a left hook. Garcia with a leg kick. They clinch and Klose with a knee as Garcia lands some body punches and lands an overhand right on the break. Klose grabs the back against the fence and looks for the takedown. He gets it down and has back pressure. They get up and Klose still has control. Klose drags it down and lands some left hands. Garcia goes for the leg late but eats left hands from Klose. 10-9 Klose.

Klose with a right hand and he shoots for the takedown against the fence. They break. Klose with a body kick. Garcia with a leg kick. Garcia gets a takedown. There really isn’t a whole lot going on down on the mat as Garcia is keeping Klose pinned down but not doing much. They are finally stood up. Klose with a leg kick and Garcia grabs the neck. Klose lands a flurry as Garcia retreats and looks for the takedown. They clinch against the fence and Garcia with a takedown and lands punches from the back to end the second. 10-9 Garcia, 19-19.

Garcia looks for a takedown at the start of the third but Klose defends. Garcia spamming for takedowns and is able to get one but Klose has the neck. Garcia pops out and they get to their feet. The separate. Klose the one pressing forward. Klose with a right hand. They clinch and both land some uppercuts. They break and both land in close range. Klose with a leg kick. Klose continues to press forward and both land. They tie up late with both landing body shots. 10-9 Klose, 29-28 Klose.

Official Result- Drakkar Klose def. Rafa Garcia by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

> Heavyweights- Don’Tale Mayes (9-4, 2-2 UFC) vs. Hamdy Abdelwahab (3-0, 0-0 UFC)

Both looking to land early as Mayes lands a leg kick and eats a left from Abdelwahab. Abdelwahab lands a right hand that backs Mayes up. Mayes with a body kick. Mayes lands a left hand. Abdelwahab lands a flurry that has Mayes hurt as they go down and Abdelwahab is landing. They get up and Abdelwahab gets a takedown and lands some left hands before they stand. Abdelwahab has the body and lands some short knees. Not a lot of action going on here. They are separated by the referee. Mayes with a big right hand and tries a flying knee but eats a left from Abdelwahab. 10-9 Abdelwahab.

Abdelwahab lands a big left hand to start the second. Mayes lands a right hand. Mayes lands a nice left had. He looks to have hurt Abdelwahab and now Mayes swarms on him and starts landing big shots and Abdelwahab lands a couple. Abdelwahab is still hurt against the fence and Mayes lands some more. Mayes with a body kick. Mayes with another body kick as Abdelwahab lands a left hand. We have a time out for a groin strike but they get back to action. Abdelwahab lands a left hand. Mayes tries rushing in for something and slips to the mat and Abdelwahab gets on top. Abdelwahab with an elbow from the top at the end. 10-9 Mayes, 19-19.

Mayes with a body kick. Abdelwahab clinches against the fence and scores the takedown. Abdelwahab lands some right hands and they try to scramble up but Abdelwahab keeps it down. They’re just laying on the mat and absolutely nothing is happening. There is still nothing going on outside of Abdelwahab landing one elbow. They trade some body shots. They are finally stood up. Mayes with a high kick. Mayes with a left hand. They trade hard shots. Mayes with a big left hand. Mayes with a big combo at the end. Close fight. 10-9 Abdelwahab, 29-28 Abdelwahab.

Official Result- Hamdy Abdelwahab def. Don’Tale Mayes by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

> Lightweights- Drew Dober (24-11 1 NC, 10-7 1 NC UFC) vs. Rafael Alves (20-10, 1-1 UFC)

They don’t get going and Alves has to stop and check his toe but they get to going. Dober lands a flush head kick. Dober with a leg kick. They trade and Alves gets it to the mat. There isn’t a lot happening on the mat. Alves with some short punches. Alves lands some more and stands and lands some big leg kicks before Dober gets up. They trade punches and Alves just misses a knee. Dober lands a combo against the fence. They trade late. 10-9 Alves.

Dober lands a big body kick. Dober with a flurry against the fence. He lands a left hand as Alves circles away. Dober with a leg kick. They trade in close range. Alves with a step-in knee. Dober with a combo. Alves with a body kick. Dober with a combo against the fence. Alves with a hard body kick. They continue to trade and Dober is landing with more volume. Dober with a nice body kick. We have a time out for an eye poke. They get back to action and Alves with a body kick and they are both fighting crazy. They trade big blows against the fence. Dober with a head kick and Alves shows crazy head movement and starts to dance. Alves shoots for the takedown but Dober defends in a crazy end to the second. 10-9 Dober, 19-19.

They get right back to action and Alves throws a spin kick that misses. Alves goes for a takedown but Dober defends. Dober with a body combo. Alves lands a right hand. Dober with a left hand. Alves with a body kick. Dober drops Alves with a punch to the liver and looks to land but it is stopped. Fun fight and solid finish by Dober.

Official Result- Drew Dober def. Rafael Alves by knockout (punch) at 1:30 of Round 3

> Welterweights- Alex Morono (21-7 1 NC, 10-4 1 NC UFC) vs. Matthew Semelsberger (10-3, 4-1 UFC)

Semelsberger with a leg kick. Morono with a combo. They trade in close range. Morono with a right hand as Semelsberger lands a leg kick. Morono with a right hand. He lands another. Morono with a spin kick. Semelsberger with a leg kick. They trade in close range and Morono with a solid right hand. They’re both throwing but Morono with the slight edge on volume. Morono lands a solid right hand. Semelsberger with a body kick. We have a timeout for an eye poke. They quickly get back to work. They clinch and battle for position. They break and trade at the end. 10-9 Morono.

Morono lands a nice right hand. They both land in close range. Both still landing in range but there isn’t tons happening. Morono finding a home for the jab. Semelsberger with a leg kick and Morono lands a right hand. Semelsberger lands a right hand. They clinch against the fence and both are looking for underhooks. Semelsberger gets it to the mat. Morono looking for an armbar from the bottom but Semelsberger lands a flurry of punches. Semelsberger with some elbows from the top late. Semelsberger has a big cut opened up. 10-9 Morono, 20-18 Morono.

Semelsberger gets checked by the doctor because his eye looks bad and is basically closed but they let him go on. They both come out swinging and Semelsberger drops Morono with a flying knee and looks to finish. They scramble up but Semelsberger gets it back down. They get up and are tied up against the fence. Morono with some short punches. They break. Morono lands a right hand. Semelsberger with some body kicks but Morono landing some punches. They continue to trade right hands. They tie up as both look for a takedown. They break and both land before the end. 10-9 Semelsberger, 29-28 Morono.

Official Result- Alex Morono def. Matthew Semelsberger by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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> Light Heavyweights- #4 Magomed Ankalaev (17-1, 8-1 UFC) vs. #5 Anthony Smith (35-16, 11-6 UFC)

Smith with a high kick as not much happens in the first minute. Ankalaev with a body kick. They trade leg kicks. They’re still mostly feeling each other out but exchange leg kicks. Ankalaev lands a combo ending with a head kick. Smith lands a right hand and Ankalaev counters with a left hand and a leg kick. Smith misses a right hand and stumbles to the mat trying to get his feet under him and Ankalaev lands some leg kicks and is letting him stay down. 10-9 Ankalaev.

They trading to start the second and trade leg kicks. Smith looks for the takedown against the fence. Ankalaev landing some body punches to defend as they fall to the mat with Smith holding onto the body. Ankalaev landing from the top and continues to land until the fight is stopped. Smith had looked like he hurt his ankle or leg earlier and Ankalaev just kept landing until it was over.

Official Result- Magomed Ankalaev def. Anthony Smith by TKO (punches) at 3:09 of Round 2

> Flyweights- #4 Alexandre Pantoja (24-5, 8-3 UFC) vs. #6 Alex Perez (24-6, 6-2 UFC)

They are swinging for the fences early and Perez goes for a takedown but Pantoja defends. They scramble and Pantoja gets the back and has the backpack on as they stand. Pantoja working for the choke from this position as Perez is fighting it. He has it in and Perez taps! What a finish by Pantoja!

Official Result- Alexandre Pantoja def. Alex Perez by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:31 of Round 1

> Heavyweights- #5 Derrick Lewis (26-9 1 NC, 17-7 UFC) vs. #11 Sergei Pavlovich (15-1, 3-1 UFC)

Lewis with a leg kick. Pavlovich lands the jab. They’re throwing bombs in close range and Pavlovich has Lewis rocked. Pavlovich drops Lewis to his knees and lands a few punches and Dan Miragliotta stops it and Lewis immediately gets up and protests. It was a flurry and Lewis was hurt but this looks like a questionable stoppage. Pavlovich gets the win regardless.

Official Result- Sergei Pavlovich def. Derrick Lewis by TKO (punches) at :55 of Round 1

> Interim UFC Flyweight Championship- #1 Brandon Moreno (19-6-2, 7-3-2 UFC) vs. #2 Kai Kara-France (24-9 1 NC, 7-2 UFC)

They’re feeling each other out a bit in the first minute then we have a groin strike. They get back to action and Moreno with a body kick. Kara-France with a leg kick. They’re both being patient half-way thru the first. Kara-France misses a big right hand and Moreno drops down for a single leg against the fence. He lets go and they go back to the center and Kara-France with a leg kick. Moreno with a body kick. Moreno presses forward at the end. 10-9 Moreno.

Kara-France throws a right but Moreno ducks under and looks for a takedown but they break. Moreno with a leg kick. Moreno with a body kick. They both look to land in close. Kara-France throws a high kick but Moreno ducks under and grabs the back against the fence. They break. Moreno with a right hand. Moreno almost got a takedown and almost head kicked Kara-France into oblivion. Moreno lands a right hand. They trade leg kicks. Kara-France lands a right hand and a leg kick. Moreno tries a head kick and Kara-France kicks his legs out from under him and almost lands a right hand as Moreno gets to his feet. Kara-France with a leg kick and Moreno lands a right hand. Moreno with a body kick. They trade lefts late. 10-9 Moreno, 20-18 Moreno.

The crowd is doing the wave. Moreno lands a leg kick and Kara-France sweeps him to the mat and is in the guard of Moreno. Moreno with an elbow from the bottom. Kara-France gets up and starts landing on Moreno as he was trying to get up and had him hurt for a moment. Moreno lands the jab as Kara-France lands a leg kick. Kara-France with a nice combo. Kara-France lands a right hand. Moreno lands a left hand and his face is showing some battle scars. Kara-France with a leg kick. They trade leg kicks and Kara-France stumbles a little. Moreno lands a left hook. Kara-France tries to grab a single leg but Moreno escapes and lands a spinning backfist. Moreno then drops Kara-France with a body kick and starts unloading with a huge flurry of punches and keeps them coming until Herb Dean steps in and stops it! What a finish by Moreno!

Official Result- Brandon Moreno def. Kai Kara-France by TKO (strikes) at 4:34 of Round 3 to win the Interim UFC Flyweight Championship

> UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship- C Julianna Pena (11-4, 7-2 UFC) vs. #1 Amanda Nunes (21-5, 14-2 UFC)

Nunes with a body kick. There’s not much happening in the first minute. Pena just misses a right hand. They each land a punch. Nunes lands a nice jab. They trade punches. Nunes lands a right hand right as Pena slipped to her knees on the mat, but she gets up. Nunes lands a right hand and Pena falls for a moment. Pena lands a right hand. They trade and Nunes with the jab. Pena lands a right hand. Nunes shoots for a takedown but Pena defends and Nunes lands some punches late. Nunes rocks Pena at the end. 10-9 Nunes.

Nunes drops Pena with a right hook and lands a shot as Pena is down but lets Pena up. Pena tries to rush in and land punches and Nunes drops her again with a right hand and lets her up. Nunes with a leg kick. Pena lands as she rushes in. They both land as Pena rushes in. Pena with a body kick. They both land right hands. Nunes with a right hand. She lands another. Nunes drops Pena again and lets her back up. They both land and Pena looked hurt from the Nunes right hand. They clinch at the end. 10-8 Nunes, 20-17 Nunes.

Nunes with a leg kick and just misses a spinning elbow. They clinch but quickly break. Pena rushes in and lands some. She tries again and lands but Nunes with a right hand. Pena lands a right hand and Nunes grabs the body lock and scores a takedown. Nunes with an elbow from the top. Pena trying to throw her legs up and Nunes lands from the top. Both are landing on the mat and Nunes gets a slicing elbow in. Pena looking for the arm but Nunes slips out and is in the half-guard. Nunes with big shots from the top at the end. Pena has a big cut open over her right eye. 10-9 Nunes, 30-26 Nunes.

Nunes gets an immediate takedown and is working in the guard. Pena tries to grab the arm again but Nunes gets back into her full guard. Pena tries for the arm again but Nunes slips out and lands a left hand. Pena has the arm and an armbar in but Nunes gets out. They get to their feet and Nunes pressing forward. Pena’s face is a mess. Nunes gets another takedown. Nunes stands and eventually Pena is ordered up. Pena lands a right hand and Nunes scores another takedown off a trip. She ends the round on top. Pena’s face is an absolute mess. 10-9 Nunes, 40-35 Nunes.

Nunes with a leg kick. Pena lands a combo and Nunes goes for the takedown and gets it. Pena tries to find the arm again but Nunes slips out and has the neck before they get up. Nunes gets another takedown and is in side control. Nunes trying to trap an arm. They try a scramble but Nunes keeps it down and is in the half-guard as Pena is gassed out. Nunes with some elbows from the top. Nunes stands and lands a big right hand as she goes back to side control. Nunes gets the back and is looking for the rear-naked choke. Pena kicks her legs off and Nunes gets back to the half-guard. They get up near the end. Dominant performance from Nunes. 10-9 Nunes, 50-44 Nunes.

Official Result- Amanda Nunes def. Julianna Pena by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-43) to win the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship